Pocatello life magazine 2013

Lifestyle Magazine & Local business directory

Feeling the Burn—

Recovering after the Charlotte Fire

pg. 88

Two Cities; One Community—

Pocatello and Chubbuck are incredible places to live, work and play pg. 44

208-233-1050 Auto, Commerical & Residential

Glass Act pg. 94

PortMed.org

Judy Searched For 20 Years To Find Back Pain Relief

Judy Lida Liday – Retired Teacher/Line Dancer,Pocatello

Twenty years ago Judy lifted up a file cabinet that was too heavy. Boy did she ever pay the price for her miscalculation.

After three unsuccessful operations, including a trip to the Mayo Clinic, Judy was resigned to live her life with pain that was so intense at times that it brought her to tears.

Recently, Judy was treated by Dr. Harrison at Portneuf Brain & Spine. Today her pain is gone and Judy is back, enjoying all the things that she loves to do including line dancing with her friends.

Judy found relief right here at home. You can too.

BRAIN & SPINE CENTER

If you suffer from chronic back pain, call 1-877-721- 6673 for a physician referral today!

JONATHAN MORGAN, DO

GREGORY HARRISON, MD

777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID (208) 239-2260

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Contents BUSINESS PROFILES Section A 16 Tucker’s Appliances Parts & ServiCenter - More than the

Maytag Repairman 18 Avery Law - Benefits of Bankruptcy 22 Cooper and Larsen - Good Times Gone Bad? 24 May, Rammel and Thompson - Probate Panic 30 Phil Meador Toyota - Stellar Service 34 Cole Chevrolet - Generations of Customer Care Section B 40 Callidora Day Spa - The Gift of Beauty Section D 50 SmileMakers of Pocatello - Contagious Smiles 52 Center for Dental Excellence - Smile!

56 Comfort Care Dental - You Dream While We Work Section F 76 Facial & Oral Surgery - Building a Family 82 L & K Carpet One Home & Floor - Floored 86 Downard Funeral Home - Celebrating Life Section G 94 John’s Paint & Glass - Glass Act Section H 98 Allen Collins Agency - No Snoopy, Geckos or Ducks 102 Centrium Hearing & Audiology - Aiding the Community 104 Orthopedic Institute - Mending Knees 108 Portneuf Medical Center - On the Cutting Edge 110 East Idaho Home Decor - Unique Decor Plus So Much More

Pocatello Life Idaho Life Publications Publisher Karleigh Deeds Managing Editor IdahoLifeEditor@gmail.com Janie Budell Creative Director Hollie Hemenway Photographer Contributors Alisa Clickenger Amber Daley Fred Davis Jennifer Erchul Karen Hall Lisa Jensen Mary Keating Peter Kelsch Jodi Price Special Thanks To: City of Pocatello City of Chubbuck Shoshone Bannock Tribe Photography provided by Capture Photography unless otherwise stated.

Cover photo courtesy of Craig Sorenson We welcome your story ideas! Please submit your ideas to idaholifeeditor@gmail.com.

Section I 112 Digis Idaho - Cutting the Cord

For advertising inquiries, please call 208.680.6713.

Section N 114 Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services - Revitalizing Pocatello 116 Pocatello Animal Shelter- Pals for Paws 118 CW HOG - HOGs Gone Wild

Pocatello Life is published annually by IDAHO LIFE PUBLICATIONS, LLC 3270 East 17th St., Suite 213 Idaho Falls, ID 83406 208.680.6713

Section P 124 Dentistry for Kids Pocatello - Dentist Visit? Yippee!!

130 Ed Snell’s Pharmacy - Behind the Counter 132 Eastern Idaho Interventional Pain Center - The Pain Stops Here 136 Capture Photography Section R 142 Park-A-Way RV & Marine - Your Ultimate Recreation Solution 144 Brass Rail Steakhouse - A Restaurant that Shines Section S 148 Health & Wellness Sleep Institute - Healthy Sleep for Healthy Living

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editor’s

note

Dear Readers,

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elcome to the first edition of Pocatello LIFE magazine! We are excited to bring you some incredible stories about our community that we hope will entertain you all year long.

Pocatello and Chubbuck are charming cities, filled with giving hearts, amazing people and a diverse and unique business sector.

A community is more than just a group of people living in the same area. A community is a shared feeling of fellowship, common attitudes, goals, and interests. The municipalities of Pocatello and Chubbuck have truly defined community with their shared vision for a better life for everyone in the Portneuf Valley. Read how they are connecting with each other in Two Cities; One Community by Mary Keating.

You can also read how our community responded to disaster when the Charlotte Fire broke out in 2012. We’ll take you on one man’s personal journey around the fire and how the community has rallied to help him and others rebuild what nature destroyed in Lisa Jensen’s commanding piece, Feeling the Burn.

But to get a sense of a community, you must connect with the people that make it up. Throughout this publication you will find story after story about the people who live here and how they are impacting our cities and neighborhoods. Our goal was to give you a better sense of connection with some people you may not have met yet and hopefully inspire you to reach out, too.

There are a lot of opportunities to express your Pocatello pride!

A lof of our content is made up of Business Profiles. These stories are designed to help you better connect with local businesses by learning something unexpected about them, and giving you inside information about their services and employees.

If you like what you read in the following pages, please consider supporting the businesses that have supported this publication. While they may seem just like brick and mortar buildings, they employ our family, friends, and neighbors. Their struggles and successes are a reflection of our commitment to each other and our community as a whole. Your support and patronage will only continue to keep Pocatello and Chubbuck as unique Idaho towns.

Happy Reading!

SHARE YOUR STORY: Karleigh Deeds Managing Editor

If you have a compelling story that you’d like to share, I’d love to hear it. Please send all of your questions, comments and suggestions for improvements to IdahoLifeEditor@gmail.com.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am lucky enough to have a really fun job sharing your stories, but I couldn’t do it without an incredible team. I want to thank all of my writers for flushing out the stories, my photographer for capturing the images, and my designer for going above and beyond to bring you this beautiful publication. The following pages are due to their creativity and dedication. I also want to thank my publishers at Idaho Life Publications for believing in us and giving us this opportunity to create Pocatello LIFE. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we’ve enjoyed making it.

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FEATURES 12

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Don’t P.A.S.S. on School - Phil Meador Toyota reward perfect attendance

Two Cities; One Community - Pocatello and Chubbuck are incredible places to live, work and play

Awaken the Spirit - Shoshone Bannock Tribes have a lot to be proud about

Feeling the Burn - Recovering after the Charlotte Fire

your donations

largest wrestling tournament

takes hold of you

all about connectivity

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DEPARTMENTS 5 7 8 10 60 145 156

The Rail Life - Pocatello was built one train at a time

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Editor’s Note Letter from the Mayor

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Out & About

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Calendar of Events Old Town Pocatello Downtown District Restaurant Guide

120 Thrifty Business - What happens to

126 Pumped Up - Pocatello is home to the West’s

Business Listings

138 The Balance Revolution - Walking a slackline 150 Connecting a Community - The Greenway is

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CONTENTS

138 74

A Vision of Commitment

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Ties that Bind

80

Fun Fireplace Facts

84

Meet Kim Quick

96

Drawn to Pocatello Say What?

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Bringing Order to the Courtroom

32

Cash for Chrome

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Banking Wild West Style

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Backcountry Beauty Tips

100

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Secrets of Clean Living

106 GOAL-Orientated

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Grin and Bear It

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Sluder the Cancer Slayer

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Easy Dwelling

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Why I Love Pocatello

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Letter

f r o m t h e M ay o r

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he greater Pocatello area has a vibrant and resilient economy with tremendous future potential. Our history of entrepreneurship and enterprising industry are assets that can help make this region an economic powerhouse. We have long been the commercial and transportation hub in the region and Pocatello is the gateway to some of the nation’s top outdoor recreational hotspots.

The region has made great progress over the past three years. We have benefited tremendously by working closely with our partner and neighboring city, Chubbuck.

Together we have forged a new and brighter future for Southeast Idaho. Through active and committed involvement and by merging self-interest with a higher common purpose, I am proud to say that we have built new partnerships that focus on joint growth, shared retail and teamwork. With a pro-active economic development team and access to local government, both doing everything they can to assist, the sky is the limit with opportunity for your success.

Whether you’re a resident, a visitor or just interested in our community, you will find a wealth of information about our city and local government in the pages of Pocatello Life magazine. With a population of over 50,000, Pocatello is the fifth largest city in Idaho, yet we have a friendly, small town attitude. We take pride in our community and encourage both civic and government participation from all citizens. Our history is very rich and varied and has earned us designations as the “Gateway to the Northwest” and the “U. S. Smile Capital.”

Pocatello also offers a variety of recreational opportunities in our surrounding natural environment, through our Parks & Recreation Department and Idaho State University, as well as quick access to regional recreation. In other words, Pocatello is the perfect place for you, your family and your business.

Brian Blad Mayor City of Pocatello

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ver the past three years, we have witnessed progress in many different ways and brought new businesses into the region by working hand-in-hand with Pocatello’s city government. We may be two cities but we have one destiny— and we are growing and prospering together.

In order for our economies to prosper, we have aligned our focus on the priority areas that have proven to be instrumental in accelerating progress, creating economic growth and offering people the skills they need to compete in the 21st century workplace.

It is important for cities to create a new league to foster cooperation and define a set of common objectives. We are honored to be able to partner with the City of Pocatello. They have played a unique and important role in focusing on the politics of cooperation and a common future.

In addition to what we do on a governmental level, much of what also makes a city successful is the small seemingly unnoticed acts of neighborly awareness and kindness that happen daily between and among our citizens. Whether your contribution to our success has been large or small, I express appreciation for your acts of good citizenship.

Our collective future seems bright. I continue to be aware of things that are done within the City that are very beneficial but mostly go unrecognized. This kind of service means a great deal to the general well-being of our city and to our region. It is the goal of city government to work with and for you so that our residents continue to be proud of the city in which you live.

Chubbuck truly is a great place to live and do business.

Steven England Mayor City of Chubbuck

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calendar of

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2013

OCTOBER 4

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First Friday Art Walk—Old Town No School K-12 Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion Haunted History Walking Tour Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion Haunted History Walking Tour Greenway Gala—PGF Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion Zoo Boo—Pocatello Zoo Haunted History Walking Tour Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion Idaho State Civic Symphony Concert—Stephens Performing Arts Center Trick-or-Treat Old Town Streets—Old Town

NOVEMBER 1 First Friday Art Walk—Old Town 5 Project Linus—First Presbyterian Church 15 No School K-12 27 - 19 Thanksgiving Holiday, No School K-12 28 - 12/1 Festival of the Trees—School District #25 29 Night of 1,000 Santas and Night Light Parade—Old Town DECEMBER 6 First Friday Art Walk—Old Town 7 Breakfast with Mrs. Claws—Pocatello Zoo Shop Till You Drop—Old Town 21 23 - 31 Winter Holiday, No School K-12

Special Needs Christmas Dinner—Chubbuck Lions

2014 JANUARY 1 - 3 Winter Holiday, No School K-12 3 First Friday Art Walk—Old Town 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School K-12 FEBRUARY 7 First Friday Art Walk—Old Town 17 President’s Day, No School K-12 21 No School K - 12

Simplot Games—ISU, Holt Arena MARCH 7 24 - 28

First Friday Art Walk—Old Town Spring Break, No School K-12 Celebrate Idaho State—ISU, Pond Student Union Building Chrome in the Dome—ISU, Holt Arena

APRIL 4 10

First Friday Art Walk—Old Town Kindergarten Registration Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair

MAY 2 21

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First Friday Art Walk—Old Town Revive at Five—Old Town Pavillion Last Day of School Graduation Day Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion (every Sat.) Mom & Me Fun Run—Southern Idaho Public Health Paint the Town Purple—Old Town

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First Friday Art Walk—Old Town Grapes & Hops—PGF Race Day—Pocatello Raceway A Beary Happy Birthday—Pocatello Zoo Idaho High School Rodeo Finals—Bannock County Fairgrounds West Kids & Cadet Regional Wrestling Championship—Holt Arena P.A.S.S. Bike Giveaway—Phil Meador Toyota Revive at Five—Old Town Pavillion (every Wednesday)

Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion (every Wed. & Sat.) Race Day—Pocatello Raceway (every other Saturday)

JULY 4

First Friday Art Walk—Old Town

Greenway Grind Color Run—PGF

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A Midsummer’s Night for the Zoo—Pocatello Zoo

Biggest Show in Idaho—Bannock County Fairgrounds

Revive at Five—Old Town Pavillion (every Wednesday)

Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion (every Wed. & Sat.)

Race Day—Pocatello Raceway (every other Saturday)

AUGUST 1 16

First Friday Art Walk—Old Town RiverFest—PGF Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival—Fort Hall Indian Reservation Chubbuck Days Ice Cream Zoofari—Pocatello Zoo Hometown Heroes Gala Revive at Five—Old Town Pavillion (every Wednesday) Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion (every Wed. & Sat.) Race Day—Pocatello Raceway (every other Saturday)

SEPTEMBER 3 Revive at Five—Old Town Pavillion

Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion 5 First Friday Art Walk—Old Town

PAS Run with the Big Dogs Fun Run—Lower Ross Park

Sagebrush Arts Fest—Pocatello Art Center

“Welcome Back Orange & Black”—Old Town Pocatello Pavilion

CW HOG Annual Pig Out

Tour De Vins—Family Services Alliance of SE Idaho

Portneuf Valley Farmers Market—Old Town Pavillion

(every Saturday)

Race Day—Pocatello Raceway (every other Saturday)

Indian Days—Fort Hall Indian Reservation

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& About Out

Getting ready for the first day of school.

From top right: Brogan & Hayden; Tyler & Vivian.

From bottom left: Bridger & Kannon; Colton & Nicholas

Fourth of July Parade

Runners get sprinkled with color at the Greenway Grind Color Run

Enjoying the horse races at Pocatello Downs.

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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair.

The Pocatello Police Department team and the Rileys Hotshots team at the Urban Invasion Race

Tail-gating with Donny and Jennifer JackmanFlores, Kayaking and climbing courtesy Parks and Recreation

Hometown Heroes celebration

We want your pictures! Send us your images of you and your friends attending events throughout Pocatello. Submit an electronic version of your picture to idaholifeeditor@gmail.com by September 1, 2014.

The annual ShoshoneBannock Indian Festival features several events including a traditional Pow-wow and the exciting horse relay races.

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The Rail Life

The presence of the railroad made Pocatello the Gate City.

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By Peter Kelsch Photos Hollie Hemenway and courtesy of Union Pacific

rom the time the first rails were laid in the Portneuf Valley in 1878, the railroad has served a central and decisive role in Pocatello’s extended development.

Seated ideally as a gateway through the mountains, Pocatello’s choice location on the Oregon Trail route to the Pacific Northwest grants easy access to the vast Snake River Plain and towards the west coast. Pocatello’s colorful history revolves around the railroad’s influence.

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To access the lucrative mines in Montana and Idaho, the narrow gauge Utah & Northern Railway put down the first tracks in Portneuf Valley. The rail passed through Fort Hall Indian Reservation on a 200-foot easement.

Within this narrow strip of land were erected the first tents and settlements of Pocatello. Joseph E. Edson served as chief dispatcher and settled in a boxcar placed beside the tracks. This boxcar served as Pocatello’s first train depot. The standard gauge Oregon Short Line reached Pocatello in 1881 and merged with Union Pacific in 1889.

BUILDING A CITY AND A REPUTATION The railroad brought passengers and freight into Pocatello like never before, and the area grew dramatically. Pocatello acquired new land from the Shoshone and Bannock tribes and wasted no time constructing new facilities. Very much a company town, the railroad’s many buildings were painted a standard tawny red. The Pacific Hotel opened in 1883 and served as the town’s second depot. The railroad constructed a water tank, coal bin, and complex Ramsay transfer device, all in the name of efficiency. In 1885, the rail yard handled 750 tons of freight each day. By the time Pocatello incorporated as a city in 1893, the town was on its third train depot, a wood-framed building next to the Pacific Hotel. Businesses opened to meet the increasing demand of a growing population, including establishments such as Joe Mumbert’s Restaurant and Saloon, James MacTucker’s Meat Market, Dr. Cook’s Drug Store, Mr. Ward’s Barber Shop, a peanut stand, and gambling joints.

Pocatello’s early years were rowdy and wild as all sorts of travelers passed through. With formal lodging within walking distance of the tracks, red curtains sprang up and, most notoriously, a gruff damsel called “Pocatello Salt Chunk Mary” emerged. Known for always providing meat and comestibles for her men, she gained a spicy repute. Pocatello earned a salty reputation too and it was not unheard of for drunken cowboys to use trains as target practice. The Utah & Northern even hired a man, Bill Hopkins, in 1880 to serve as “shotgun messenger” in Pocatello to look after the railroad’s interests.

As Pocatello’s population boomed from the influx of rail travel, so did local establishments. The town’s first YMCA was built in 1888 to accommodate more travelers and a newer building was constructed in 1907. The Oregon Short Line opened Pocatello’s first hospital in 1910. The Academy of Idaho was inaugurated in 1902 for the instruction of the town’s growing number of youth.

Over the years, the academy morphed and grew into what is now Idaho State University.

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Pocatello Relay Office, 1908.

A PROFITABLE PASSAGE POINT The railroad expanded exponentially in the years leading up to World War II. A fourth depot, the building still used today by Union Pacific, opened in 1915 to a massive parade and fanfare. The three-story brick and stone building stayed open 24 hours a day to accommodate all passengers. This modern facility provided dining services, a ticket office, newsstand, baggage office, telegraph offices, and mail. Chandeliers and oak waiting benches decorated the waiting room.

Pocatello secured its place as a major passenger train junction in the early 20th century. Famous-name passenger trains including Portland Rose, Yellowstone Special, and Butte Express passed through Pocatello on a regular basis. Steam locomotives, and later diesel-powered engines, transported people from Pocatello in all cardinal directions, to Ogden and Salt Lake City, Victor, Ashton, and Yellowstone, and westward to Portland. The passenger services were gradually discontinued after 1950.

When Amtrak took over the nation’s passenger rail service in 1971, its new Pioneer train restored passenger access to Pocatello and ran through town until 1997 on its way to and from Chicago, Portland, and Seattle.

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The bulk of the railroad’s profits have always come from freight. The Pacific Fruit Express Company constructed a state-of-the-art refrigeration facility in Pocatello in 1922. Churning out 125 tons of ice each day in standard 300-pound blocks, the facility made Pocatello a key stop for re-icing refrigerated cars. After WWII, Union Pacific spent $2.6 million to construct a stateof-the-art gravity switching yard, dubbed the hump yard because of the hill used to switch cars. The new yard opened in 1947 with 35 miles of track. It was the first train yard in the nation to use retarders to slow cars during the switching process. These retarders made the process safer, but pitched a brittle screeching noise throughout the city. The hump yard remained busy until the 1990s, when the 40-track yard was reduced back to 28 tracks. The yard closed in 2002 and the hump was removed in 2011.

Dispatching trains in all directions, the rail yard has always employed a significant portion of Pocatello’s residents. After WWII, 3,000 men and women worked

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on Pocatello’s rails. That number has waned since the phasing out of passenger trains. Union Pacific now employs 470 people in Pocatello.

The life of Pocatello and the Union Pacific Railroad are intrinsically linked. Since its founding, Pocatello has been first and foremost a railroad town. The city is literally divided by the train tracks, and their clamor is part of daily life here in the Gate City. Pocatello remains a crucial hub for freight trains as a gateway to the west coast and continues to live up to its name, the Gate City.

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• INDOOR AIR QUALITY SYSTEMS

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Sources

Beal, Merril D. Intermountain Railroads: Standard and Narrow Gauge. Caldwell, Idaho: The Caxton Printers, LTD., 1962.

Waite, Thornton. Images of Rail: The Railroad at Pocatello. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2012.

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More than the Maytag Repairman At Tucker’s Appliance Parts and ServiCenter customers can expect a friendly, honest solution.

By Peter Kelsch Photos Hollie Hemenway

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very appliance’s life ends in failure. Pieces wear, springs fly, parts break, but Doug Tucker, owner of Tucker’s Appliance Parts and ServiCenter, looks beyond the failure and sees opportunity. There’s always the easy solution of throwing a chunk of money into a new device, or there’s the practical solution of fixing the problem for a fraction of the cost. “Things are things, and it’s the people that really matter,” says Doug. This attitude may be why Tucker’s has had a long and happy history of making things work here in Pocatello.

Doug’s father began the appliance repair business in the 1930s, originally traveling the states in a trailer.

In 1939 he traded in his life on the road for brick and mortar, establishing Tucker’s in Pocatello. Doug bought the operation in 1984 and has been busily involved ever since, making house calls to repair items and dealing directly with customers. Now with Doug’s daughter, Jordan as executive office manager, Tucker’s is now a third-generation family business. But don’t let her title deceive you. In addition to office duties, Jordan helps with repairs and troubleshoots customers’ problems over the phone. “It’s a small business,” Jordan explains, smiling, “We have huge job titles and we all wear several hats.”

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Tucker’s Appliance Parts and ServiCenter The business philosophy at Tucker’s values man over machine. Doug’s care for each customer reflects in how he does business. “Our whole focus is what’s best for you,” he says. Doug will help you figure out what’s wrong with your appliance and determine whether it’s worth fixing. “We’re more inclined to have people fix it if they can. It makes sense to repair something for a fraction of the cost of a new machine and have it last another five, ten years.”

Doug’s dedication to service shines through in his hard work, too. Tucker’s provides professional home repairs of appliances, which account for about half of their business, and much of Doug’s time. He typically performs six to ten home repairs a day, and he enjoys each one. “It’s fun getting to visit and to know your customers better while you’re helping them out,” Doug says. Tucker’s home repair service extends to Aberdeen, Blackfoot, American Falls, and the surrounding areas. They will also install new appliances, regardless of where they were purchased.

If you don’t know who we are, you should!

In-store repairs and parts account for the rest of Doug’s business. Their location on Jefferson Avenue is stacked to the ceiling with necessary parts and tools. If your appliance is broken, Tucker’s likely has the needed part in stock; otherwise, they can have it shipped in one

322 Jefferson, Pocatello, ID 208.233.1608 tuckersapplianceid.com to two days. “We try to keep it so people can shop local,” says Jordan, “so they can get all the parts they need right here.”

The folks at Tucker’s can repair anything. Whether it’s an antique gadget, obscure popcorn maker, or decades-old washing machine, Tucker’s can fix it.

They also refurbish old appliances, reselling the resurrected machines with a 90-day warranty. If you want to diagnose a problem without lugging a heavy appliance into town, Jordan or Doug will spend time on the phone with you determining the problem, and, if possible, guide you through the repair process. “Our business is all about attitude,” maintains Doug. “We’re trying to find a solution instead of making a buck.”

Doug’s personable business philosophy makes him the friendliest repairman in southeastern Idaho. Not only will Tucker’s get your machine back into working shape, they’ll do it with your best interest in mind. “We want to make your appliance last as long as it can,” Doug says. So next time your appliance goes on the fritz, choose the friendly solution and visit Tucker’s Appliance Parts and ServiCenter.

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Benefits of Bankruptcy

Avery Law is helping others with a fresh start.

By Alisa Clickenger

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he American Dream. Most Americans grow up believing in working hard to be prosperous and achieve success in life. This idea is such a part of our culture that very often we take it for granted; then we find ourselves completely surprised when life takes an unexpected turn. Sometimes life’s twists catch us in a stressful financial situation with immense pressure from creditors and seemingly nowhere to turn. Yet there is a pressure release valve, and it’s called bankruptcy.

Our forefathers had the good sense to know that occasionally any American might need a fresh start, and that’s what declaring bankruptcy is all about.

“Most people are good, hard-working Americans that need a second chance. And that’s what bankruptcy does for them,” says Bankruptcy Attorney John Avery.

“That’s why it’s written into the Constitution.”

Photo Hollie Hemenway

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“We are fallible people and things happen to us. We get sick, we have relationship problems, someone who is supporting us dies, or technology changes. There are all sorts of reasons why people may owe money that they can’t pay back.

It’s usually that the world went a different direction than we expected,” Avery says. Bankruptcy clears your debts, stops the creditors from calling, and helps save your home.

Avery Law helps people get a fresh start.

Avery is a bankruptcy specialist, and an expert at giving people a new beginning. He has been practicing law for 28 years, and has been specializing in bankruptcy for the last five. And just like a surgeon that takes one skill and hones it to perfection, John Avery has done just that with bankruptcy law. He has met rigorous, objective standards to become the first Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney in Southern Idaho.

Even with the distinction of a busy and successful practice, Avery still manages to keep the firm’s small-town-community feeling. “People think of us on a first-name basis. We hire staff who are interested in others, and we train them well so

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that they are very professional in what they do,” says Avery. “We are community-minded, yet we are very high-tech. We have a central computer server that we can access from anywhere.”

The community feeling is quite natural for Avery.

He was raised on a country farm here in Idaho Falls, graduated from Bonneville High School and attended Brigham Young University, first studying business, and then law. He’s been very active in his church, and has been a Boy Scout and an Explorer Scout Leader.

Avery also served on the District 93 school board for six years, and then another three years as Chairman of the same school board.

Avery Law has offices in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello. “We like to help people,” says Avery. And it’s obvious that indeed they do. In 2011, Avery received a humbling Christmas card from a client that read, “We’re so grateful for the change you’ve made in our family’s life and the opportunities you’ve brought about.” That is just the reason Avery went into practice.

So if life hands you an unexpected twist and you find yourself in need of a fresh start, call on Avery Law, they are there to help you out.

208-524-3020 Idaho Falls 770 S. Woodruff Ave Idaho Falls, ID 83401

208-232-3020 Pocatello 410 Yellowstone Pocatello, ID 83201

208-733-3030 Twin Falls 808 Eastland Dr. Ste B Twin Falls, ID 83301

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Bringing Order to the Court Room Being a county deputy clerk is an important part of our judicial system

by Jennifer Erchul Photos Hollie Hemenway

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s one of the county deputy clerks, Paula Larsen has seen and heard it all. In her many years of service, she’s seen staffing changes, technological advances and more. She holds an integral position as part of the judicial system, helping make everyday proceedings in the courtroom go as smoothly as possible. Without the dedication of people like Larsen, our court system would be backlogged and potentially, disorderly. Just like a successful CEO needs support staff, our judges do too and it’s people like Larsen that are there in the shadows. We’d like to shine some light on this dedicated and committed Bannock County deputy clerk.

Q: How long have you worked for Bannock County?

A: I have been working for Bannock County for over

40 years. In December 2013, it will be 41 years and 9 months, if my math can be trusted. There have been many, many changes during that time. My employment with the county started as a Court Transcriber right out of high school. In fact, we had to wait a couple of months for me to actually turn 18 before my employment could actually commence. I sat in a corner of the law library with my manual typewriter/ several sheets of carbon paper and the transcribing machine, transcribing preliminary hearings on felony proceedings. Did I ever get an education! The recordings were made on red, floppy plastic (45 record-looking plastic). Some of you might be old enough to actually remember those silly things in magazines and such.

Q: What is your favorite part of the job?

A: I get to meet and interact with some of the most

interesting people. It’s never boring.

Q: What is the hardest part?

A: Seeing people get on that merry-go-round that they

can’t seem to get off of. Their struggles. Sometimes bad things happen to good people.

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Q: How did you get into this line of work?

A: I started out typing transcripts of preliminary

hearings on felonies. When I had down time between transcripts, I would help the judge’s secretaries with their paperwork and go into the courtroom for them, preparing their paperwork, etc. The judges hired me as a deputy clerk and I’ve been here ever since.

Q: What is a typical day for you?

A: There are no typical days! Procedure wise, first thing

in the morning check to see if there are any persons in jail on warrants signed by my judge. Prepare arraignment procedures-recording equipment/paperwork/new court dates, etc; enter that information into the computer; clerk for the judge’s hearings; make his appointments/set variety of hearings on judge’s schedule; type up what we refer to as “Minute Entry & Order” documents for the Court’s review and signature.

Minute Entry & Orders are legal documents indicating what happened during the proceedings in the courtroom and must be prepared for each and every case file that is handled through the courtroom and meetings in the judges’ chambers.

Q: What is your dream vacation?

A: To travel anywhere and everywhere my family or I

wanted for an extended period of time. Soak up the culture, learn new things and if I’m lucky enough, make someone feel happy enough that they have met me to consider me as a friend.

Q: Do you have a story or moment that sticks out through your years of working with Bannock County?

A: Several years ago we had a custody battle of a young boy, 8-10 years old. His mother had custody of the child and moved back East. The mother had left him in the care of his grandmother (who was in her ‘80’s) and took off for a couple of months, with no contact. This had happened a couple of times when finally the grandmother said she just couldn’t do it anymore and called the child’s father who traveled back East and took

County Deputy Clerk, Paula Larsen has been serving Idaho for over 40 years

custody of the young boy. The father filed a petition to modify the divorce decree to give him legal custody of the boy. The mother contested. A trial was held. At the conclusion of the trial, the judge gave custody back to the mother. (From the demeanor of the mother and the stepfather during the course of the trial and the testimony entered at trial, this was the one and only trial decision made by this particular judge that I just did not understand.)

The child’s father told the boy in the hallway that he was going to have to go back with his mother. The boy was sobbing, broke from his father’s grasp and ran into my office demanding to talk to the judge. I told him that request was not possible and I was sorry he was hurting so bad. He then wrapped his arms around my waist and sobbed–hard–his whole body shaking. All I could do was hold him and tell him that I couldn’t let him inside to speak with the judge but that I hoped that everything would turn out okay. His father came into the office and took him back out into the hallway to say his goodbyes to the other members of the family. I was still wiping

tears away half an hour later.

About six to nine months later, we received a call from the boy’s father. The mother had “taken off” again and left the child with the grandmother again. The boy’s father stated that he wasn’t going to go all the way back and get him just to give him up again in a couple of months. To make a long story short-the dad went back East again, obtained the child from the grandmother and custody paperwork was signed by the judge, giving the father custody of the boy. About three months after the new custody paperwork was signed, our office received a phone call from an F.B.I. agent.

The mother had turned in the father for custodial kidnapping. Needless to say, the F.B.I. agent was informed of what had actually happened and immediately closed the matter out. I truly hope that young man has had a wonderful life.

And bless the child’s grandmother for her actions and having the best interest of her grandchild at heart.

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Good Times Gone Bad? With help from this local litigation firm, consider your legal needs in good hands.

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he light turned yellow but the road was slick and there was no way to stop before getting to the intersection. You maintained your speed and carefully navigated your way through the yellow light. However, oncoming traffic also had difficulty stopping and they ran their red light, smashing the back side of your family vehicle. Thankfully most of the injuries were minor and only one person required medical attention, but there was quite a bit of damage done to your van. If this truly happened, would you know what to do or who to turn to for legal help? What if the other party’s insurance claimed it was all your fault and they tried to refuse paying for medical costs and repair expenses?

Cooper and Larsen Chartered, a firm right here in Pocatello, would be a great place to start. With their litigation experience, knowledge of local laws and passion for their practice, you could confidently discuss your needs with them, knowing they would work hard for the best possible outcome.

Idaho natives, Gary L. Cooper and Reed W. Larsen have practiced law at Cooper and Larsen Chartered for 15 years but have known each other much longer than that. Both graduated from the University of Idaho Law School (though not at the same time) and have been practicing law in Pocatello since 1975 and 1985, respectively. They bring different talents to the firm which allows them to provide high-level legal services to clients with various needs. “We both knew we wanted to continue helping people resolve their issues and our practice does just that,” says Larsen. He also believes that the “great thing about having a practice with such variety is, it’s exciting!”

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This partnership seems as though it were destined to happen. “Gary and I were both raised on farms so we both have that background,” says Reed Larsen. “I went to law school as a pioneer because nobody in my family, and I don’t think anyone in Gary’s family, had ever done anything like that. We both like trying lawsuits.

We see our firm as an opportunity to help people resolve their disputes. We’re both pretty good at it, and there is a lot of satisfaction in helping people solve their problems.”

While their office is in Pocatello, Cooper and Larsen is licensed to practice in the States of Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. Having such a widespread reach and owning the practice definitely keeps the men on their toes.

“We both do plaintiff work and defense work,” says Larsen. “We represent people who get hurt and represent the insurance companies with clients who get sued. We represent employees of the railroad and other injured workers! There will be periods of time we don’t see each other too often, because of our busy schedule, but it works out just fine. We really enjoy this practice.”

The experience both bring to the courtroom is vast.

Cooper’s litigation experience includes insurance defense, worker’s compensation defense, insurance coverage issues, insurance bad faith defense, personal injury, product liability, and professional malpractice, RICO, ERISA and Indian Law. Larsen’s portfolio is just as impressive. He often represents his clients in mediation and other forms of ADR while his litigation experience involves auto accident cases, repetitive trauma injuries in the workplace, Federal Employer Liability Act (FELA) litigation, railroad crossing cases, personal injury insurance defense, agricultural litigation and Indian law.

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It’s not just Cooper and Larsen who hang their shingles here. They’ve got a support staff of eight, which sometimes reaches up to 10 depending on the level of need. Two other attorneys are also involved in the practice: Javier L. Gabiola, Associate, focuses on litigation, personal injury and insurance defense and railroad cases, and Ron Kerl, Of Counsel, focuses on commercial litigation, bankruptcy reorganizations under Chapters 11 and 12 and bankruptcy liquidations under Chapter 7 (creditor representation), contracts and real estate.

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When they aren’t practicing law, all members of this firm can be found outdoors, enjoying the western lifestyle of fly fishing, skiing, golfing, hunting and even team roping and horseback riding. This group understands what it means to live and play in Pocatello and they take none of it for granted. Pocatello is home for them, and they want to make sure their neighbors have the best representation available. Who better to go to than people who know you?

Cooper and Larsen Chartered 151 North 3rd Ave., Suite 210 Pocatello, ID.

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Probate Panic?

May, Rammel, and Thompson can help with the legal challenges of losing a loved one.

By Mary Keating Photos Hollie Hemenway

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he passing of someone who held a special place in your life can be a very difficult time. Amidst the grief, family members are often tasked with handling the many details involved in the departure of someone near and dear, including fulfilling the directives outlined in their last will and testament.

When it comes to distributing and finalizing an estate, there are many questions. What is probate? Do I have to go through probate? What and where does one start? How does life insurance affect the probate process? While probate often is a new and mysterious term for many, it is not necessarily a scary process, especially with a visit to May, Rammell, and Thompson.

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Where does one start: The qualified legal representatives from May, Rammell & Thompson, including Gregory May, Bron Rammell, Aaron Thompson, Peter Wells and Bryan Henrie, are here to help you protect the interest of your estate and your surviving family members. We are experts in writing and administering last wills and testaments. With care, compassion and knowledge, we gladly work with individuals to form a last will and testament. Thereafter, we work one-on-one with your personal representative to ensure that your wishes and goals are carried forth. We also work with heirs to ensure that they are getting everything he or she is entitled to under either the last will and testament or the intestate succession laws.

What is Probate?

Put simply, probate is the legal process used to transfer a person’s assets after they die. It is a legal transfer whereby the court is there to oversee your personal representative’s role and ensure that the directives of the will are followed, or when there is no will, that the decedent’s property is distributed according to intestate succession statutes found in the Idaho Code.The overall process includes resolving all issues of or relating to probate matters such as taxes, insurance, title, and paying creditors for any outstanding money owed by the deceased.

The probate process normally works like this: after death, a person is appointed by a judge to act as the personal representative. The probate can be either an informal probate or formal probate. Essentially, the difference between an informal and formal probate is that the formal probate requires the judge’s permission before any action is taken by the personal representative to pay creditors or administer the assets to the heirs. The personal representative files the necessary documents with the court to prove the validity of the will, if there is a will, and presents the court with a list of property, debts and heirs to the estate. Depending on the contents of the will, and on the amount of debt, the personal representative may have to decide whether to sell the decedent’s real estate, securities or other property. The process commonly takes a few months to a year to complete depending on the complexity of the matter.

Is Probate Necessary: There is a common misconception that having a last will and testament can help avoid probate. This is not necessarily the case. As a general rule, in Idaho, a will carries no legal effect until it is probated. Further, Idaho laws outline whether a particular estate must go through the probate process.

Except for a few narrow exceptions, the Idaho Code requires probate to occur any time the person who died either 1.) had assets with a total value in excess of $100,000 or 2.) owned any real estate, regardless of value. So, if the person did not own any real estate and had total assets worth less than $100,000, probate is not required. Even though not legally required, a family might still opt to go through the process if there are significant creditor claims or if there are substantial disputes between family members.

The above information has been provided for informational purposes only. Each individual situation is unique, for a personal consult please contact Pete Wells at 208-233-0132.

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Don’t PASS on School The Phil Meador Toyota bike giveaway program has students and schools staying focused.

By Jodi Price

Photos courtesy Ford Pass Program

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eep! Beep! Beep! Slap! The clock strikes 7:00 a.m. and it’s time for you to get a move on. You slowly roll out of bed, put on your slippers and head down the hall to your kid’s room. It’s the first day of 5th grade for your little one, which makes this morning all the more draining because you know it will be the first of many. It’s time to start the long, grueling process of dragging your child out from the covers. When you crack open the door you are confused to find your child not in bed. Honk! Honk! The car horn blasts and you hear the front door fly open within seconds. “Hurry up!” your child yells to you, “we can’t be late!” Just then a smile creeps to your face. “Aw, yes,” you think, “this year is going to be grand; this year is the bike giveaway.” You shake your head and mouth the words, “Thank you Jason Meador.”

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The 2013-14 school year is the fourth consecutive year the PASS program of Phil Meador Toyota, Subaru and Courtesy Ford-Lincoln is in effect. PASS, an acronym for Perfect Attendance Spells Success, is a program implemented by Jason Meador, son of Phil Meador, to help kids become more positive and successful in school. Attendance actually plays a major role in a school’s funding, and when students choose to skip class, or not go at all, it hurts the school’s finances. The idea of rewarding children who get perfect attendance and subsequently keeping money in schools was a winning combination for the local car dealership.

“We just figured it would be a great program for the community and for the kids in our community,” says Jason.

The PASS program has been a hit since it was first implement in 2009/2010, with 275 bikes given away, and the program continues to gain in popularity and success. Last school year 387 bikes were awarded to some very happy and hard-working kids. That’s a

combined value of over $80,000 worth of free bikes!

The Diamondback mountain bike is equipped with 21 speeds and comes with a helmet and water bottle to match. Every fifth or sixth-grader (depending on the school) in Pocatello/Chubbuck District 25, Blackfoot District 55 and American Falls District 381, has a chance at winning a bike. But winning this bike is a lot harder than many of the kids anticipate.

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The rules of the PASS program are very clear with no room for mistakes. Not only do the children need to attend school every day, but they also aren’t allowed to be tardy or leave early for any reason, whatsoever. No sick days can be given; no funerals or weddings can be attended during school hours; not even a trip to the hospital can be used as an excuse in order to win this bike.

Jason recalls a story of a young boy that thought he had sprained his ankle during recess but refused to leave school to get it checked out. The parents agreed it was OK for him to stay and after school they took him to the doctor, only to find out his ankle was actually broken. “The kid didn’t care one bit, his only goal was to make sure he stayed in school,” Jason says, “and he earned a bike at the end of the year.”

Kodee Jensen was one dedicated student who was also focused on earning a bike. As a 5th grader at Ellis Elementary, he enjoyed the program, even though it was pretty hard sometimes. Kodee broke his tooth during class but stayed the rest of the day at school anyway. “I had to call my mom to bring me medicine because I wouldn’t leave,” says Kodee. But would he do it again? “Yes,” without any hesitation.

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Despite there being a few obstacles in the process for the kids, the majority of parents and teachers love the PASS program. Tamme Mullett, a teacher for over 20 years, taught a handful of winners in the 6th grade at Greenacres Elementary. She’s noticed that some students struggle with attendance, but the program

has really made an impact on kids and has inspired them to be more diligent about their attendance. “It’s a wonderful program,” say Mullett. “I personally think it’s great.”

For Jason Meador, seeing the children succeed of their own volition is extremely rewarding. He understands that some families may not be able to buy a brand new bike for their child and this program helps those parents as well. “Seeing some of the looks on those parents’ faces when their kids are receiving this bike, knowing that they probably couldn’t have bought them one, is worth every cent that we spend on the program,” Jason says.

There are countless other stories of struggling students who fight at school, are suspended, or are just too lazy to make it through the full day. But when 5th or 6th grade comes around, these students often turn themselves around and start competing for the bike giving their parents and teachers the shock they’ve been waiting for. “Kids are a lot smarter than what we take them for sometimes,” Jason says. “They definitely understand right from wrong, and they know what they’re doing. When they want something, they will work hard to get it.”

Jason Meador and Phil Meador Toyota have every intention to keep the PASS program going as long as possible. For them to introduce this program with the goal of improving the school funding system and the success of our children is truly inspirational and profoundly heartwarming. “We want kids and everybody to know that school is important,” Jason says. “Kids need to be in school every single day; money going back to the school or not.”

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Phil Meador Toyota

is Pocatello’s community car dealership.

By Peter Kelsch Photos Hollie Hemenway

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hil Meador Toyota has a long and deep connection to Pocatello, serving Southeastern Idaho in many more ways than by simply selling cars. Since the business started in 1977, Phil Meador has worked diligently with the community of Pocatello, especially with Idaho State University, to benefit and support the vibrant people of Pocatello. A shining example of a local business, Phil Meador Toyota cares about its community.

Now run and managed by Jason, Phil’s son, it’s still a family business. Jason’s mother does the books and his father drops in regularly to see the cars and buildings shine. The enterprise employs 115 people between three different dealerships. The Toyota, Subaru, and Ford/ Lincoln dealerships are within blocks of each other on Yellowstone Avenue; just look for the shiny cars.

Jason wants to give each customer the easiest car-buying experience possible. The radiant showrooms are staffed with willing service associates willing to answer any of your questions. “We’re going to go above and beyond to exceed a customer’s expectations,” says Jason confidently, “we view it that we’re in the customer service business and happen to sell cars.”

Purchasing a car is a important investment, so the finance department works meticulously with each customer to discuss financing options, lease and finance specials, and car loans. Whether it’s your first or fifth time buying a car, the staff will make sure you have all the necessary knowledge to make an informed, safe decision.

Phil Meador Toyota also provides all the services to keep your car, new or old, in top shape. The service department and parts center offers full-range car service to all of Pocatello in a workshop clean enough to eat off every surface! Stop in for a fast oil change and get a free alignment check. The professional mechanics offer full brake service, battery maintenance, and transmission repair.

When you buy a car at Phil Meador Toyota, you’re buying more than just a car. You’re buying into Pocatello, supporting a business that genuinely cares about its city. The Meador family has been giving back to Pocatello since the business’s early days. They organize and sponsor Pocatello’s Fourth of July jubilations each year. The company also supports the MIA/POW rally, the annual Gate City Grind bike race, and numerous other local events. “We appreciate people buying from us,” explains Jason, “and we want to make sure we’re giving back everything we can to the community.”

Pocatello’s schools are bolstered each year by the auspices of Phil Meador. From elementary to university, Phil Meador realizes

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the value of education. They continuously support the high schools’ sports teams and donated money recently to revamp Pocatello High’s weight room. Phil Meador has partnered with ISU for decades, sponsoring most of the sports tournaments, cheerleading and dance teams, as well as the performing arts center and the symphony.

Jason also provides cars for five of the University’s coaches. “We value education,” Jason says, “it builds a stronger community.”

When it comes to community business, Pocatellans would be hard pressed to find a business that gives back as much as Phil Meador Toyota. If it’s just expert customer service, wide selection, and low prices you’re looking for, Phil Meador is sure to exceed your expectations. And if you’re looking beyond the car business and at the benefit of the community, Phil Meador Toyota is no doubt the dealership for you.

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Cash for Chrome Dedicated students use their creativity to create a car competition with regional notoriety.

By Fred Davis Photos courtesy ISU

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n 2007, the Idaho State University College of Technology was faced with a major financial problem.

Declining financial support from the University and the Associated Student Body was forcing fewer opportunities for students in the College of Technology to participate in activities off campus and a new revenue stream was desperately needed.

As a result, Chrome in the Dome was born. A first time ever car show and exhibition, complete with competing classes and awards, was scheduled, promoted and took place in Holt Arena (commonly called ‘The Mini Dome’) and the result has led the show to a prominent position in the car show circuit in the Northwest.

“The students had a need, and most of them had cars or projects of their own, so it seemed a natural thing to do,” says David Harrington, local car “guru” and Installer Specialist at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.

Harrington, who knows just about everything there is to know about cars was excited to support the event.

“I put together a group of friends and we entered a chopped bike in the show and tried to show our support for what the kids were trying to do.”

The result was nothing short of amazing. Over 100 entries the first year, many more in the years since, and now a waiting list to get into some of the show’s divisions.

“I entered my 1969 Cobra Special the first year, and was fortunate enough to win an award for “Best Under Construction,” said Bart Hennefer of Blackfoot, Idaho. “What amazed me was the huge turnout and the increase each year in participation.”

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The students undertook the project wholeheartedly and did everything, from organizing the event, to creating the different classes, and doing the actual judging.

The students even went so far as to design and build the trophies awarded at show’s end.

“The trophies are what people are after now,” says Hennefer. “It is amazing the designs and actual work that goes into the creation of the awards and how really

Chrome in the Dome is held annually in March. Check out their website for details chromeinthedome.com

terrific they turn out. The few trophies that I have been lucky enough to win each hold a prized place in my trophy room and will always hold a special place in my heart.”

The students proposed building the trophies the first year as an added way to save money on the production cost of the show. What then transpired was sheer genius.

The restrictions placed on the students were that the trophies had to be built from old or new car parts and accessories. The trophies have actually evolved into a competition amongst the students to see who can be the most creative and build the best trophy.

“When we were fortunate enough to win ‘Best in Show’ that first year, it was the trophy that really caught our attention,” says Harrington. “That trophy, though not the biggest or brightest in our trophy room, is the one we point to with the most pride and the fact that it was built by the students, only adds to the mystique and pride that we have in that accomplishment.”

Chrome in the Dome continues to grow annually and now occupies a prominent place in the ‘Muscle Car Show’ circuit in the area and the entire Northwest. In 2013, the show kicked off the car show circuit and cars representing 20 states were entered.

All proceeds from the show, including entry fees and admission fees, go towards support of the students of the College of Technology and their endeavors throughout the year. The revenues generated have helped to send students to other competitions, seminars and shows, enhancing their educational experience.

The trophies they build only add to the legacy of the Chrome in the Dome show and what the students are bringing to the table as well.

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Generations of Customer Care Cole Chevrolet is a one-stop-shop for automotive needs.

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he average American will buy between nine and 13 cars in a lifetime. That’s not a lot of opportunity for a dealership to make an impression. Though it’s only been known as Cole Chevrolet since 1995, this Chevy dealership has been a mainstay in Pocatello for decades. Chances are generations of your family have purchased a vehicle from this dealership, and the way things are going, future generations will too.

The longevity of this local business flows through more than just the dealership. Since as far back as the 1930’s there has been a Chevrolet business in Pocatello.

The Bogert family ran the business for two generations.

When they sold the business to Glen Huff in 1972, the business was known as Glen’s Chevrolet. Glen hired Jerry McCormick to be his General Manager in 1972. When Greg Cole purchased the business in 1995, he renamed it Cole Chevrolet and moved it to its current location in 1999. Greg kept Jerry McCormick on board as the general manager, to provide continuity of care through the transition. Jerry retired in 1996, and in 1998 his oldest son, John McCormick took over the reins as General Manager and remains in that position today.

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“Long before I ever started selling cars I came down to the lot and pulled weeds,” recalls John. “As I got older I helped wash the vehicles. I washed them all through high school and then put myself through college selling cars. I enjoyed what I was doing and hadn’t really considered working outside the auto industry.”

Back when John was growing up there used to be Chevy dealers in American Falls, Soda Springs, Blackfoot and Montpelier. “Now we are the only regional (southeastern Idaho) Chevrolet dealership,” says New Vehicle Manager, David Service. “We are committed to our community.”

Commitment seems to be a theme at Cole Chevrolet.

They are a customer oriented business with family values and strive to make every experience for their customers a positive one. Purchasing a car can seem demanding, but the staff at Cole Chevrolet tries to ease the process by being a one-stop-shop for automotive needs. Not only do they work with financial institutions to get their customers the best deal possible on that new or used vehicle, they also provide repairs for any make or model vehicle. The dealership layout consists of five

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“My dad was a good role model for me and gave me some good advice. He said, ‘Treat your customers with respect and always be fair.’ This stuck with me and works well.” —John McCormick, General Manager

Service Manager, Joe Osterman. Cole Chevrolet also recommends and provides preventative maintenance.

“And, at any major change of season we offer a complimentary full check-over for the upcoming season,” adds John. “We’ve also invested in some equipment that

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sets us apart from other service shops. We have a nitrogen machine to fill your tires, and improve tire life and fuel economy. And when we started in the tire business, we invested in a Road Force Balancer. This high-tech machine diagnoses vibration problems and determines whether the cause is a tire issue or mechanical.”

Cole Chevrolet is the only area dealership that still boasts a Collision Center. Investment in a technologically advanced frame rack and an environmentally friendly paint booth, as well as certified technicians, assures quality work here as well. The dealership is truly a one-stop-shop.

Jerry McCormick still stops by the dealership every now and then to see how things are going, chat for a while, and look at the new cars. You can tell that he’s proud he worked here, and prouder still of his son. He knows the importance of family and the importance of honesty, especially when it comes to selling cars. He also likes stopping in for the free popcorn!

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Banking, Wild West Style In early Idaho, stashing money under the mattress was probably a safe bet.

By Jennifer Erchul

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anking in the West, in Idaho, wasn’t always as easy and convenient as entering your pin number and scanning deposits with your smart phone. Though today’s technologies make banking fairly simple and routine, imagine what it was like during the 1860’s, when Idaho’s first town, Franklin, was built and gold and silver were discovered in our hills. Follow this brief Idaho banking history to truly appreciate the financial conveniences modern-day Pocatello provides.

Pocatello was founded in 1889, two years before the first bank in southeastern Idaho was even built. Imagine trying to keep all your gold dust in a safe place when the west was really wild. Though things were much cheaper, no one had the security of knowing their funds were federally insured or even vaulted.

As much as the public grumbles about banks and federal impositions, Pocatello residents should be grateful and proud of their long-standing, reputable banks. With as many as 46 different insured financial institutions in or around Pocatello, it’s safe to say we’re much better off than the original settlers.

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• 1n 1867, Christopher W. Moore and B.M.

DuRel founded the first chartered national bank west of the Rockies. It was called the First National Bank of Idaho and was located in Boise.

• The first bank in southeastern Idaho was

established in 1891, called the Bank of Montpelier. That alone should have made it famous, but what landed it in the history books is the fact that Butch Cassidy, Elza Lay and Bob Meeks robbed it on August 13, 1896.

• On September 15th, 1904, history was in the

making. Capitalized with $25,000, D.L. Evans Bank opened its doors in Albion, Idaho.

Its first branch was Cassia County’s first bank.

• The fourth private bank established in Idaho was built in 1865 in Idaho Falls, though it was Eagle Rock back then.

• The Bannock National Bank of Pocatello, Bannock County was granted a charter in 1902.

• In April of 1995, Pocatello did not have a

community bank until the arrival of Idaho Falls-based Bank of Idaho. As larger banks continued to merge and consolidate, the hometown customer service of a community bank was welcomed in Pocatello.

• Today there are over 10 different banks and nine credit unions in Pocatello, making mattress banking basically obsolete.

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Backcountry Just because you’re getting into the wild doesn’t

By PL Staff mean your ‘look’ has to.

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ost people feel a little disheveled when they first wake up in the morning. With hair looking like a mouse was trying to make a nest in it, dry drool caked on the corner of your mouth, wrinkles on your chest (you know what I’m talking about about, all of you over 30)*, mascara around your eyes, you get the picture. Not pretty. At least you have a nice clean bathroom to head into to make yourself presentable. No so much when you’re camping.

Whether you have a trailer with hook-ups, heated water, mirrors, etc.,or you backpack into Idaho’s beautiful backcountry, we have a few tips to help make your inner beauty shine on the outside when you’re, well, outside.

HYDRATE One of the best things you can do for your skin while camping (or any day, really) is to stay hydrated. Your body tends to lose a lot of moisture when you’re outside, so replenish regularly with lots of water. It will help you skin stay soft and moisturized as well.

CLEAN Cleaning your face is still important when you’re away from home, but don’t be afraid to shake up your cleaning routine. Here are three ways to keep your skin looking its best.

Old Fashioned hot water and washcloth.

If you have heat source, bring a small pot of water to just about a boil, dip in a washcloth (we like baby washcloths when backpacking—they’re small, dry-quickly and don’t weigh much) and scrub the dirt off your face. No soap necessary, though baby shampoo is a great one to bring along—not only does it take make-up off, it’s really gentle and non-drying on your skin.

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B Beauty Korres Milk Protein 3 in 1 Cleansing Toning and Eye make-up removing Emulsion No water required, just apply like moisturizer and wipe off with a cotton-ball or washcloth. Your skin will feel hydrated and refreshed. This product is great wherever you go. Available online.

Face Cleaning Towelettes There are a ton of different brands available to fit every budget and skin-type.

The best thing about this product is the ease-of-use. Just wipe and toss (in the fire, so you don’t have to pack-it-out).

MOISTURIZE Do not leave home without your moisturizer! I don’t care if it weighs an extra 3 oz in your already overflowing pack, your skin needs it! Try to use a moisturizer with SPF in it, too. If you did happen to forget your moisturizer, olive oil works in a pinch, just be sure to wipe off the excess so you don’t ‘cook’ your skin.

MAKE-UP Some people won’t be caught dead without make-up on. While I’m all for flaunting your freckles, sometimes, even when I’m camping, I want to have a little colour so I don’t look like Edgar Winter. I’m not saying pack up your Caboodle full of make-up and throw it in your pack, but a few select items can go a long way. No mirror required.

Waterproof MascarA it stays on for a few days and doesn’t flake off. We like Dramatically Different Waterproof Mascara from Clinique.

Tinted moisturize.

This product is actually a 3-for-1: moisturizer, color, and sunscreen.

Don’t leave home without it.

HAIR The most simple solution to bedhead is to comb out your rat’s nest and put a hat or do-rag on. The hat will help protect your face from the sun and shade your eyes too.

Braids are another great solution, especially if you have long hair. I like to get my hair wet about three hours before the sun sets (so it has a little time to dry) and braid away. If my braid is dry when I get up the next morning, I let the braid out and viola, soft, lovely curls. No brushing, no fussing. *For those of you who know what I mean about waking up with wrinkles on your chest—here are a few tips to help with that: 1. Don’t sleep on your side—that is what’s causing the lines. 2.

Moisturize not just your face, but your neck too.

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The Gift of Beauty For Kaylee Davis of Callidora Day Spa,

life is beauty.

“My favorite part of the job here at Callidora Day Spa is the relationships we build with our clients. Its very rewarding!”

—Kaylee Davis, owner

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By Jennifer Erchul

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aylee Davis, owner of Callidora Day Spa and Cabana Tanning, knew for years that this would be her career. “From the time I was in junior high I wanted to open a salon,” says Davis. “When I first started I wanted to just open a tanning salon. It just grew from there.”

Callidora, which means “the gift of beauty” in Greek, opened in 2005 and moved to its current Pocatello location in 2007. With roughly 6,000 square feet of space, there’s more than enough room for all the services Callidora provides, such as tanning, skin care, massages, make-up, eyelash extensions, hair treatments, full day spa and tanning, pedicures, and more. It’s important to note that Callidora is the first local retailer within the region to carry the Bare Minerals product line. It also carries lines from Smash Box, Beauty Blender, Philosophy, Too Faced Cosmetics and Clarisonic, to name a few.

If you’re looking for the perfect outfit to go along with your new look, you just have to head upstairs to Couture Closet, a clothing/accessory boutique that carries the latest trends in jeans, tops, purses, jewelry and more.

With all the success Davis has found in Pocatello, she opened a second location in Idaho Falls in 2012.

“My little sister Jordan Scott manages the store in Idaho Falls and my other sister Kasey Marcum is a makeup artist,” says Davis. “We do a lot of makeup application classes with our clients. We also have reps and out of state makeup artists come in for makeup classes and open houses.”

Davis and her staff of 28 employees are also about learning the latest techniques and providing the most recent trends. They contacted Scott Barnes, a makeup artist to celebrities like Kate Hudson, Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez. Barnes responded and invited them out to Los Angeles to attend a makeup class! “We’re excited to bring back everything we learned and share it with our clients”.

Callidora Day Spa and Cabana Tanning is open Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While they are typically able to take walk-ins, appointments are preferred. They also provide service to bridal parties, birthday parties, princess parties and more. This talented team will even go off-site to do hair and makeup for your special event.

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Secrets of Clean Living

The experts at Idaho’s most visited museum share some tips on how to live a clean life.

By Mary Keating, Photos courtesy of Don Aslett’s Museum of Clean

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ighty percent of the dust, dirt and dander in our homes come right in through the front door. Between June and September, the three Ds dance in through open screen doors, saunter in on the soles of shoes and set up residence while we are outside tending to the garden and barbecuing on the grill.

“The old tradition of spring cleaning is an example of our expectations not aligning with our present domestic realities,” says Don Aslett, owner of the Museum of Clean and America’s leading cleaning expert. “If you clean in the spring, you may have a clean house for a month or two, but the prime time to do a deep clean is in the fall.”

The annual ritual of spring cleaning dates back to a an era when the domestic sphere was a full-time job for most women and the old fashioned, smoky heating sources triggered the necessity to wash down walls, pound rugs and transform the house from winter dress to summer dress. Now that gas lighting and coalfired furnaces no longer fill houses with sooty marks, we too, should transition to modern day cleaning practices.

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The Secret to Modern Day Cleaning While deep cleaning in the fall is one secret to a clean home, the most important, lifelong secret is “do it now!” Aslett contends that 40 percent of cleaning is really dejunking the uncontrolled clutter, or to be more precise, the task of putting away all the unidentified lying objects (ULOs). ULOs come from three general sources: it could be that your family just owns too much junk; or perhaps your house lacks adequate storage space; or rather, the adults in the family have simply accepted the position of family janitor, responsible for cleaning the mess others leave behind.

A more modernist approach to cleaning is truly one that involved the whole family including spouses and children. It is the do it now and pick-up after yourself each and every day philosophy. Clean living is maintaining a well-functioning house through a daily process of cleaning, dejunking, picking up stuff and organizing.

“If there is one thing to learn from cleaning, it is this: ‘I am responsible for my own outcome,’” Aslett says. “If there is a goal of the Museum of Clean it is to impress on each visitor that they are, indeed, ultimately and personally responsible for clean living, clean habits and a clean mind. We all need to dejunk and rid ourselves of extra weight that is in you, on you and around you each day.”

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“Deep cleaning in the fall can ensure that your house will stay cleaner for a greater length of time,” Aslett says. “If you clean in mid-fall, say before hunting season, your house will be cleaner for the majority of holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter - from October through April.”

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“Mind the areas frequently touched; they are some of the dirtiest places in our homes,” Aslett says. “Hands scratch rumps, pick noses and collect coughs and sneezes. Those areas we touch with germ riddled hands always need a good cleaning.”

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Two Cities;

One Community

The cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck define the “Gateway to the Northwest”.

By Mary Keating Photos courtesy Lon Crowell, Parks and Recreation

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n today’s environment, it is vibrant regional areas, rather than individual cities, that drive economic growth in the United States. Residents of Pocatello and Chubbuck are fortunate to have two city governments that work closely and leverage their individual strengths for the betterment of all the residents who live, work and play in Southeast Idaho. The area leaders understand that American cities, who take advantage of their ‘regional identity’, are better positioned to promote growth and economic development. A prime example of the cities’ collaborative efforts is the new Allstate Call Center.

Teamwork and vision were instrumental in bringing this vital business to the area.

“What is good for one city is good for the whole community,” says Pocatello mayor, Brian Blad. “While we have two cities, we are keenly aware that there is one community, one vision for our future.”

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Bridging the Gap

The greater Pocatello area has emerged as a real player in the nation’s business economy. It features a thriving collection of mature industries based around manufacturing, mining, transportation, medical products, processing of agricultural products as well as agriculture. In addition, the region is seeing an emerging presence of new industries centered on high technology, research and development, backoffice operations, recreation, and tourism. Forbes Magazine recently included Pocatello among the “top 10 best places for business and careers among small metro areas.”

Simplot Square

While Pocatello is the fifth largest city in Idaho, it is home to several corporate and multinational headquarters. Regional industry includes the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the flagship research facility for nuclear technology; Allstate, Heinz Frozen Food, Simplot, the Great Western Malting Plant and ON Semiconductor. Milken Institute recently ranked the Pocatello metropolitan area third in growth rate of high-tech manufacturing companies and for the past six years, Pocatello has been recognized by Forbes as a “Best Small Place for Business.”

Portneuf Valley has a long and proud tradition of delivering quality healthcare. With a recently completed and highly advanced medical center at Portneuf Valley Medical Center, ISU’s prominence as Idaho’s medical university, as well as myriad health care facilities throughout the valley, the region continues to attract world class physicians to the area.

Steuart Park in Chubbuck

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Hidden Gem in the Gem State

Nicknamed the gem state, almost every gem discovered can be found in Idaho. But the one gem that cannot be found anywhere else is our own residents and businesses. Pocatello and Chubbuck residents are rare jewels who genuinely care about each other and their community.

With a combined population of over 66,000, the quality of life here is second to none. Residents enjoy lower than average crime rates and higher than average volunteerism—Idaho is second in the nation of residents who volunteer and serve their neighbors.

According to Kiplinger.com, Pocatello is one of 10 Great Cities for Raising Families (2010).

The AARP rated Pocatello as one of the top 10 places in the U.S. to retire, and according to Primary Relocation and World ERC, our area is ranked as one of the top 10 small places to move and raise a family. Forbes Magazine ranked Pocatello sixth on their list for best places to live inexp ensively, “these locations boast some of the lowest living costs in the nation. They also have highly rated schools and low unemployment and crime rates.”

Planes, Trains and Transportation

The area is commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the Northwest” and Pocatello as the “Gate City”. With a historically solid, maintained and well planned multimodal transportation infrastructure including commercial and private air services, rail giant Union Pacific and a unique intersection of I-15 and I-86, the Southeast Idaho region is in a prime gateway to transport goods and services throughout the entire northwest region of the United States.

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Education

Education is a defining factor in determining the health of the economy, and we strive to produce the most competitive workforce possible. We offer quality charter, public and private academic options and Pocatello is home to Idaho State University. Founded in 1901, Idaho State University is a Carnegieclassified doctoral research and teaching institution. As the designated lead institution in the state for health professions and medical education, it houses the college of nursing and pharmacy. With over 14,000 students and 280 plus programs ISU attracts students from around the world.

World Class Recreation

Whatever your passion, Southeast Idaho is conveniently located. Residents and visitors of Pocatello/Chubbuck can traverse trails, fish the streams, climb the rocks, swing a club, ski down slopes or spin their wheels. Outdoor enthusiasts love that we are within minutes of world class outdoor recreation. In addition, we are within a three hour drive to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Craters of the Moon National Park, Frank Church Wilderness Area encompassing 11 National Forests as well as the Bridger National Forest. Our unique four-season climate and predominantly sunny skies allow for both summer and winter recreation opportunities.

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Arts and Events

While eastern Idaho is an outdoor recreation paradise, Southeast Idahoans are also passionate about the arts. The area boasts a rich history of live theatre, symphonies, dinner theatres, kid and adult theatre options, art exhibits, museums, and other art entertainment. The L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, located on the ISU campus, is a multimillion dollar facility that hosts everything from grand to intimate productions, from symphony to theatre and from ISU sponsored to community organized events.

Beyond the lively university based activities and events, many small theater companies call Pocatello home. Art galleries and antiques can be found in the historical downtown district. Old Town Pocatello is alive with crowds and music for visitors on the First Friday Art Walk, the Revive at 5 summer concert series and the weekly Farmers Market.

Photo courtesy ISU Photographic Services

Local and national restaurants offer everything from subs to fine international cuisine. Residents also enjoy many local coffee shops, yogurt and ice cream parlors as well as fine bakeries.

The annual Night Lights of Christmas Parade, Festival of Trees, Chubbuck Days, the area wide block party; Sagebrush Arts Festival, Brew fest, along with numerous other seasonal and cultural activities provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Greater Pocatello Proud

It is not hard to understand why the greater Pocatello area is the hotspot for business development, community and family. It boasts a highly educated workforce, low cost of living, affordable land, access to multimodal transportation services, first-rate healthcare, highly dedicated community, and government support. All that and it is surrounded by outdoor opportunities and located in close proximity to world class outdoor recreation. Locals find they can easily leave work by 5 p.m., change and gear up at home and be on the slopes (or fairway, favorite local river or city-accessed mountain trail) by 6 p.m.

The greater Pocatello area has welcomed visitors, tourists, new residents and new businesses to the area for over 100 years. We are proud of our positive and progressive governance, our thinking and insightful business leaders, our healthcare and our healthy schools and the thousands of friendly residents. From urban to rural living and everything in between, Southeast Idaho has a place where you can find your pace and settle in.

Come live, work and play in Southeast Idaho.

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Dentist

Contagious Smiles

Greg Romriell

DMD MAGD

The expert care at SmileMakers is virtually unmatched in the Portneuf Valley.

Errol Ormond

DDS

By Karen Hall Photos by Hollie Hemenway

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miles are spreading throughout Pocatello due to the expert dentistry available at SmileMakers.

Doctors Errol Ormond, DDS and Greg Romriell, DMD, MAGD have a combined 65 years experience in caring for the best smiles in Southeast Idaho. Treating a broad spectrum of dental problems, the doctors at SmileMakers can craft a smile for even the seemingly hopeless mouth.

Doctors Ormond and Romriell have been partners in the dental business for over 30 years, and their witty humor and caring attitudes have spread smiles from the team to the patients. They provide a variety of dental procedures, including root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, bridges, dentures, implants and sedation dentistry for the fearful patient.

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675 Yellowstone, Suite E Pocatello, ID 83201

208-478-5700

Dr. Romriell stands apart as one of a very few dentists in Idaho who are master dentists. Dr. Romriell explains that this means he can work on his patients at a higher level of competency. With this knowledge, he can perform complex procedures such as cosmetic dentistry and surgical implants, and all from the comfort of SmileMaker’s massage chairs.

Treating the fourth generation of some families, Dr. Romriell enjoys the connections he makes with his patients. “I love being a dentist,” he states. “I love coming to work.” His fulfillment comes from his primary goal of alleviating pain for his patients.

“I enjoy doing good and helping others. Watching their lives change as their mouths become healthy and beautiful. It makes it possible for my friends to smile again, eat again and enjoy a beautiful smile and a pain free mouth.”

For the little children, Dr. Romriell emphasizes the importance of the parents’ attitude toward dentistry. “I tell parents not to express any fear to the child about the dentist.” In this way a child doesn’t develop a fear of the dentist. He encourages parents to bring children in as soon as possible to get them comfortable with the dentist and help promote a positive experience.

Dr. Ormond has practiced dentistry for three decades and remains deeply engaged in the practice. With up-to-date technology and a sharp mind, Dr. Ormond can bring his patients the best in modern dentistry. Emphasizing the evolution of technology in his field, Dr. Ormond works to “present the patients the best, most recent aspects of dentistry.” Dr. Ormond finds a great sense of satisfaction in giving the best that technology can offer.

“It’s extremely rewarding to do something for patients that they like and they appreciate,” he says.

The smiles are mutual here at SmileMakers.

SmileMakers ensures the most pain-free dental experience possible. The friendly staff and expert dentists, along with modern technologies, line up to be the best dental experience around. Whether you’re looking for dental surgery or a simple cleaning, the team at SmileMakers will bring a smile to your face!

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The whole family is welcome at the

By Jennifer Erchul Center for Dental Excellence.

Photos Hollie Hemenway

How many times have you had to schedule your dental appointment with one provider, your children’s appointments with another, and specialty dental services with yet another provider? Not anymore! The Center for Dental Excellence and Dr. Stoddard make all that wasted energy and time a thing of the past.

Because the Center provides full-service dentistry for all ages there’s no reason to schedule multiple appointments with multiple providers. Dr. Stoddard sees patients of all ages, from 18 months on up. “I truly believe that early dental visits are important, not only to prevent future dental complications, but to ensure that we avoid those ‘traumatic’ dental visits that many individuals must overcome later in life,” says Dr. Stoddard. For adults, remember, it is never too late to get the smile you want and deserve. “We can help with that too,” explains Dr. Stoddard.

With a patient-first attitude, the Center for Dental Excellence sets itself apart from other local providers. “So much of healthcare now emphasizes the bottom-line first. We put you first,” says Dr. Stoddard.

“This is evident in our use of the latest technology to provide comfortable, quality, affordable dental care.”

From Lasers, to CEREC Same-Day crowns and restorations, from dental implants, to digital X-rays meeting the highest safety standards available, the Center for Dental Excellence always thinks of the patient first.

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1525 Baldy Ave. Pocatello | 208-238-0011 www.pocatellodentalexcellence.com “Even the location of our office was selected with you in mind,” says Dr. Stoddard. Located near the Pocatello Creek exit on the hill at the corner of Olympus Drive and Baldy Avenue, each dental suite features a relaxing view of the Pocatello Valley below.

Even though his practice is fairly new to the area, Dr. Stoddard isn’t. He grew up in southeastern Idaho and earned his B.S. in Biology at ISU. After practicing for four years in Mountain Home, he returned to Pocatello with his wife and three children. “Pocatello is a beautiful place to live,” says Dr. Stoddard.

The Center for Dental Excellence is a smaller, personal practice. With one dentist, two hygienists, two dental assistants and two office coordinators you’re guaranteed individual attention with custom care every time you stop in. Because of the size of the practice, Dr. Stoddard is able to give his undivided attention to each patient he sees. After all, Stoddard got into the profession because, “Few things have as much of an impact on your quality of life as your teeth. Every smile! Every word! Every bite! Every kiss!

Our teeth impact them all. I truly believe what our credo states ‘Confidence begins with a Smile!’. It is the opportunity to help you restore, increase, or simply maintain that confidence that makes me love my job.”

His enthusiasm for your smile is contagious. Stop by today or call for an appointment. The Center for Dental Excellence welcomes new patients.

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Pocatello law is no laughing matter.

By Mary Keating

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t is not illegal to frown in Pocatello today, but in another century, a law on the books did require a smile.

In 1948, the Mayor of Pocatello, George Phillips, passed an ordinance making it illegal not to smile in the friendly city. While the law was passed, somewhat tongue in cheek during an exceptionally severe winter that dampened the spirit of city employees and citizens, the ordinance unintentionally remained on the books.

Those convicted of a smiling offense were required to go to the nearest “smileage station” and surrender a sufficient amount of smiles “and/or broad grins as are commensurate with his or her offence,” the law reads. “These actions reflect unfavorably upon the reputation of Pocatello, the friendly city, and are hereby declared illegal … and will be replaced immediately with happy, beaming, smiling countenances.”

The law went unnoticed for nearly four decades before it was rediscovered by staff and then by a local reporter. In 1987, the forgotten ordinance hit the national stage and was made public in a full-page advertisement in Money Magazine. At the time, Pocatello received a great deal of national and international attention and was subsequently dubbed the U.S. Smile Capital.

According to the November 1987 Los Angeles Times article, Mayor Phillips is noted as saying that the city had just endured one of its worst winters ever, snow piled to the top of stop signs, with frowns, scowls and grimaces being the predominant expression all winter long. In the past 25 years, ‘Pocatello’s Smile, or you’re under arrest law’ has often been mentioned on the national level. Most recently Pocatello was highlighted in the September edition of National Geographic Kids, “It was once a crime to look gloomy in Pocatello, Idaho.”

Residents in the city of smiles have been noted as having an abundance of hospitality, common courtesy, friendliness and helpfulness. These adjectives have long become the trademarks of the community.

In the spirit of fun, Smile Pocatello has occasionally been recognized the first week in December and has been celebrated throughout the community. Previously, different organizations have held poster contests for elementary school children, smile contests; ‘arrested’ those who were in violation of the ordinance along with numerous other events. The events always generate grins and foster hometown spirit.

Interestingly enough, many Idaho cities and a number of states have laws on the books that make us smile and even chuckle, but Pocatello is still the only city that has truly frowned upon a grimace.

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Verb:

Noun:

Form one’s features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up: “smiling faces”.

A pleased, kind or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.

Ten Fun Facts About Smiling

• Smiling fights stress. When you smile (fake ones

work too) your body releases endorphins which relieves stress.

• Smiling

makes you look more attractive. A research study by Orbit Complete revealed that 69 percent of people find women who smile more attractive than women who wear a lot of makeup.

• All newborn babies smile..

• 53 muscles are used when you smile.

• There are 19 different types of smiles expressing •

different emotions.

Gelotologists are people who study laughter and its effect on the body.

• Smiling is medicine. Due to its stress-relieving properties, smiling can help strengthen your immune system and prevent colds.

• Smiling is contagious. Based on a Swedish study,

people had difficulties frowning when observing other people who smiled.

• Smiles show confidence. Employers tend to pro-

mote people who smile more often than people who don’t at the workplace.

• Smiling

can reduce your blood pressure.

Researchers have monitored blood pressures of different subjects after smiling continuously for a minute and noticed a decrease in BP in those whole smiled than those who didn’t.

*source: MSN.com

Synonyms: Grin Smile in a different language: Glimlag—Afrikaans lächeln—German sonreír—Spanish

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“You Dream While We Work” Comfort Care Dental is living up to their motto, helping high-fear patients get the dental work they desperately need.

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omfort Care Dental is the area’s #1 leader in sedation dentistry. Dr. Chris Hansen and Dr. Nathan George along with their friendly and talented staff in Pocatello are extensively trained in sedation dentistry.

Comfort Care Dental caters to high-fear patients and patients who struggle with anxiety during routine dental visits. No matter the procedure, Comfort Care Dental aims to make your visit just that … comfortable.

While at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Hansen received training and knowledge of preventative and restorative dentistry, crown and bridge, endodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics. Dr. Hansen has also received extra training in cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry.

He incorporates the methods and materials that modern dentistry has to offer allowing him to serve a wide variety of people.

Dr. Hansen and Dr. George’s dental staff is recognized by DOCS, the national group of oral conscious sedation. This recognition means you can choose your level of sedation. Dr. Hansen provides multiple types of sedation to meet the needs of every patient, including oral sedation, IV sedation, and nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. Comfort Care Dental is an ideal place for any dental patient, but particularly those who don’t want to remember their time in the dental chair.

Born and raised in Rigby, ID, Dr. George is honored to be back in Southeast Idaho serving the Pocatello area.

Dr. George graduated from the University of Missouri— Kansas City School of Dentistry. Prior to dental school, Dr. George attended Brigham Young University where he met his wife, Kate. They have three beautiful children, one boy and two girls who keep them on their toes. He enjoys golfing, water and snow skiing, and working in the yard.

He’s also fluent in Spanish

Dr. Hansen has been caring for high fear and anxious patients in the Pocatello area for over four years.

He was born and raised in Idaho Falls and is very excited to serve his hometown community. Dr Hansen graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to dental school he attended Utah State University where he met his beautiful wife, Christina. They have three sweet little girls and one handsome little boy that keep them very busy. He enjoys golfing, basketball, volleyball, and spending time outdoors.

After dental school, Dr. George completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry certificate.

This program provided training in implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and full mouth reconstruction dentistry. Dr. George has also received extra training in sedation and endodontic dentistry. He is dedicated to the newest advancements and keeps up-to-date with the latest technologies.

Focused on GIVING BACK

Dr. Nathan George

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The desire to help others isn’t just limited to their dental office. Dr. Hansen and Dr. George and their staff are focused giving back to the local community. Whether it’s visiting schools to teach children about the importance of good oral hygiene, proudly participating with Give Kids a Smile program, or volunteering numerous hours of dentistry to free clinics, both dentists have a strong desire to give back.

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Dr. Chris Hansen

Comfort Care Dental focused on people who had nothing, yet needed so much. Dr. Hansen was a co-founder of “Smiles From Santa”, a free day of dentistry to anyone in the community who is in need of emergency dental work. Dr Hansen’s goal is to help individuals and families in need, including the growing population of under-insured Americans. Over 100 million Americans lack dental insurance and over 50 percent of adults have untreated cavities. Without events like this, dental care simply isn’t an option for many of the uninsured. To date, Comfort Care Dental has provided over www.mycomfortdental.com $190,000 in free emergency dental care to the local community. The 9th Annual Smiles 485 E. Alameda Road | Pocatello, ID from Santa 2013 promises to be the largest one yet.

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In addition to providing free dental work to the less fortunate, Dr. Hansen and Dr. George are strong supporters of our troops, participating in the ‘Halloween Candy Buy Back Program’. They personally pay children for their excess Win a $10,000 Smile!

Halloween candy, and then send the candy to our military troops overseas.

Dr. Hansen and Dr. George announced Dr Hansen and Dr. George also donate generously to local charities, particuthat they are giving away a $10,000.00 Smile larly to the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society, as well as to someone in need. Men and women, ages sponsoring local youth sports teams and more.

18 years and older, can submit a video of themselves explaining why they want or need a new smile. The winner will be gifted a new smile worth $10,000.00!

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The Pocatello staff will be the first ones to tell you that their doctors truly care about each and every employee.

Dr. Hansen and Dr. George are constantly teaching the staff how to become ‘individuals of increase’ in their own lives through service. Their positive attitude emanates through a comforting energy that almost bounces off the walls as you walk through the practice— certainly not words generally used to describe a dental office!

Comfort Care Dental realizes that dental care can be expensive. After seeing a need for more affordable care for the uninsured, they came up with an in-house savings plan.

Comfort Care wants to help patients and people in the community take care of their teeth, and their in-house savings plan makes it possible and affordable.

While a patient may dream through their appointment, Comfort Care Dental is no fantasy. From creating the perfect smile to taking care of your entire family’s dental needs , with a savings plan to fund it all, Comfort Care Dental makes your dental dreams a reality.

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John Phillipp, a life-long resident of southeastern Idaho, crafted himself a man cave out of his garage.

With ample space to fit a truck and shelves covered in parts and a variety of recreational gear, the man cave makes for easy sanctuary. Phillipp maintains a

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peaceful spot here, focused on life and enjoyment rather than the pressures from the outside world. “You don’t bring a phone out here,” Phillipp says, pulling a chair up to his wood-burning stove in the corner. “It’s important to have a place where you can just sit, chill, and tinker.”

But a man cave isn’t only about comfort; it doubles as a practical workspace. Phillipp wouldn’t be able to do as much recreating or focus on so many projects without this convenient space. “I’ll

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work on my trucks in here, and everyone else’s car, it seems like,” laughs Phillipp, looking at a chain hoist dangling from the ceiling. The walls are lined with equipment for countless activities: rafting paddles and camping equipment, tools and parts, bows and rifles; the fun goes on.

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rom specialty shops to fine dining, Old Town is a magnet for people looking for a unique experience.

Clothing, antiques, housewares, sporting goods, art galleries and other stores make Historic Old Town a destination for shoppers.

Places to eat serving everything from subs to fine international dishes stand side-by-side with bars, coffee shops and bakeries. For those who want to be pampered, there are day spas, beauty salons and candy treats to ease the hustle-and-bustle of 21st century life. Banks, architects, lawyers, accountants, and doctors round-out Old Town’s business community. All this amongst the beautiful historic buildings that speak of the past and create the perfect ambiance for a unique experience.

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A Place with History Judy Garland sang about Pocatello in A Star Is Born. We’re mentioned in Sam Peckinpah’s Ride the High Country. And Ken Maynard played dual roles in The Pocatello Kid! But, Pocatello wasn’t born in the movies. Pocatello was the real west. After all, the real Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid robbed their first bank not far from here.

Pocatello began its life at the crossroads of the Oregon and California Trails. With its share of saloons, opium dens, houses of ill repute and a complex network of tunnels with underground escape routes, the town attracted more than a few colorful people. Names like Hattie Dell, Colonel Steptoe, Dare Devil Dick and Montana Charlie frequently made news on the front page of The Pocatello Tribune, usually on the wrong side of the law.

Pocatello also supported its fair-share of culture. Many opera houses opened, including The Princess Theater where Judy Garland’s character in A Star Is Born was “born in a trunk.” A substantial high school was built, which still stands as Pocatello High School today. And, in 1903 residents saw the beginnings of what would become Idaho State University. As the city grew boarding houses gave way to magnificent hotels including the Bannock, Yellowstone and Whitman. Today, the later two stand as testimony to a town that wanted to greet its visitors in style.

Come Take A Stroll Look at the roof lines of many of the buildings along Main and Center Streets and you’ll see dates: 1892, 1900, 1903, 1905... You will see names like Franklin, Carlyle, Lewis and Sonnenkalb, and you’ll see relics of social groups long gone and some still in existence: WOW (Woodworkers of the World), IOOF (Odd Fellows). This city was built by folks who proudly left their mark on the buildings they constructed.

These buildings still live, not as museums, or as homage to the past; but as a working marriage of historic beauty and modern functionality.

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Downtown District

Muse 501 N. Main St. 208.251.4406 M – F 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m; Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you love unusual urban glamor, you’ll love the trendiest boutique in Idaho. Owned and managed by a Design Guru, Muse offers high-end style and exclusive, trend setting fashions. Accessories, shoes, boots, shoe bling, handbags and hats are also available. Voted “Southeast Idaho’s #1 Clothing Boutique” and “Best Stop on Art Walk”.

Pocatello Electric Appliance & Mattress Center 258 N. Main St. 208.232.1981 www.pocatelloelectric.com M – F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pocatello Electric Appliance started in 1902 and may be the oldest appliance store in America. We sell exclusively Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchenaid, JennAir, and Amana appliances and sell Serta mattresses. Proud to be in Old Town with the best clientele in Idaho.

La Laraine Gallery of Fine Arts & Paris Antiques & Consignments 102 N. Main St. 208.223.0373 M – Th 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; F – Sat. 1 to 6 p.m.

Built in 1892 the Paris was named the Hub and housed many different businesses. Today, it still has antiques and collectables, a gallery of fine art, art lessons, a jewelry store, and a baby shop. Once a year world famous artist Greg Olsen conducts for a five day workshop here, too.

Mind Your Own Beadness 103 S. Main St. 208.241.9162 www.mindyourownbeadness.com Tu - F 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We feature handmade beaded jewelry using only natural stones. These are unique designs for any occasion. Bead Master Modika has gathered beads from all around the world to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Silver pieces are also available as well as a bead store downstairs. Not only are the beads beautiful, but some claim they have healing properties that border on the magical.

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Gate City Fine Arts Gallery 315 W. Center St. 208.380.3166 W – Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or by appointment Located in Old Town’s charming, historic Kane Building, the gallery offers high quality, affordable art for visitors looking for an intimate experience in viewing and purchasing the finest art available locally. From whimsical sculptures to watercolor and oil paintings, the gallery showcases art that connects to us in a meaningful way.

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Comfort Keepers 275 South 5th Avenue, Suite 280 208.234.9825 M – F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After Hours by appointment For more than a decade, Pocatello area seniors and their families have entrusted Comfort Keepers caregivers for their Personal Care, Dementia Care & Homemaker needs. Call Today to schedule a FREE in-home consultation, and learn how Comfort Keepers will help your loved one remain independent in the comfort of their own home.

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Southeast Idaho’s Most Amazing Women’s Clothier Teel Collision Center 252 N. 3rd Ave. 208.232.2068 www.TeelCollisionCenter.com M – F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With over 25 years of autobody experience, Tell Collision Center is the right place for all your auto body needs.

Tell Collision can handle all kinds of auto body repair.

We specialize in collision repair, custom paint jobs and airbrushing on cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, enclosed trailers, as well as small commercial vehicles.

Cynthia Louise Boutique 122 S. Main St., Ste. 2 208.232.2848 or 208.716.0010 www.CynthiaLouiseBoutique.com W – F 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cynthia Louise Boutique features stylish clothing from casual to gowns, sizes x-small to plus. Whether you are looking for a whole new look or just a few pieces to update your wardrobe, you can find top name designers at great prices here. With a wide variety of accessories, silver jewelry, hand-tooled leather cowgirl boots by CORRAL, handbags, scarves, and much more to fit any occasion, you’re sure to find the latest styles in our casual chic atmosphere.

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Smoke This 119 S. Main St. 208.252.7894 M – Th. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. 12 to 5 p.m.

We are Southeastern Idaho’s premiere vaping shop! We’re helping people quit smoking one vape at a time, just like we did, so come in and experience the vaping revolution today!

We have over 80 different flavors including zero nicotine flavors, all made professionally in the USA. Come on in today and try them all for free! Quitting just got a lot easier.

Brambila Motors 1625 N. Arthur Ave. 208.339.5780 M – F. 8 a.m. to noon With a new location on Arthur Ave., Brambila Motors is now more convenient for your used car needs. We have a variety of good, used cars at great prices. While our regular hours are from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, we’re available anytime of day by appointment.

Call us today and get in a new-to-you quality vehicle.

East Fork Bikes 346 N. Main St. 208.220.3419 M – F 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We are a full service bike shop selling mountain bikes, road bikes, kids bikes, and BMX bikes. We carry several brands including Schwinn, GT Bicycles, Intense USA, Norco and much more. We also offer repairs, servicing and parts. Visit us in the winter time to get all your ski and snowboarding gear, too. Waxing and tuning available as well.

Del Monte Meats 808 W. Center St. 208.234.2061 www.delmontemeats.com M – F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Del Monte Meats has all the charm and service of an old-fashioned meat market and has been providing up-to-date wholesale and retail services since 1943. Our meats are custom wrapped for your family’s needs. Our teriyaki-flavored beef jerky has been sent to the far reaches of the world. We are well known for our catering and were voted Best Caterer, by Reader’s Choice in 2012 & 2013. We cater any event, any size, in and around Southeast Idaho.

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Tough Guy Lanes 403 E. Lewis St. 208.233.2930 www.toughguylanes.com M – Th. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m to 10 p.m.

We offer 24 high-quality lanes with easy automatic scoring for family, friends, and league bowling. Join a league, have a party, or just bowl for fun. Check out the King Pin Lounge for Karaoke Thursday to Saturday 9 p.m. to closing. Bowl for just $1.25 per game on Wednesdays.

Hot Hair 200 N. Main St. 208.233.8456 Hot Hair is here to rock your ‘do! We bring 17 years of recreating hairstyles and an ability for great conversation to the table. We love to connect with people and we love, love, love to create cuts and colours with beautiful flow and definition. With a warm, inviting salon and talented stylists who like to express themselves and have fun, you’re sure feel your best.

The Pit Stop Auto Repair 255 S. Arthur Ave. 208.478.1003 M – F 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. By appointment Family owned and operated, The Pit Stop Auto Repair provides Pocatello and the surrounding area with fast and reliable service. As a full service repair shop, we’re able to fulfill all of your automotive needs. We provide foreign and domestic repair, diesel repair, as well as work on brakes, wheels and tires, AC service, transmission, detailing, windshields, lock outs and more.

Mustard Seed Dreams 362 N. Main St. 208.233.1697 www.mustardseeddreams.com M - W, F 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Th 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We welcome all yarn lovers whether you come to shop, work on projects, or enjoy visiting with friends. We offer beginning, refresher and advanced classes. We’d love to help you get your next project started or finished. Whether it’s needles, yarn, a pattern, notions, or just some encouragement, we can provide it all.

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Linda Sharp, LCSW 150 N. Main St., Ste. E 208.251.9779 M – F 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For the past 25 years Linda Sharp has been serving the community as a Clinical Social Worker. She offers assistance to adolescents and seniors, and does counseling for families, marriages and adults. Parenting education also available. Employee assistance, Medicare, private pay, sliding fee and insurance accepted.

Pocatello.net 540 N. Main St. 208.406.3005 www.pocatello.net M – F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Developing an internet community to promote and market the business, recreation, and shopping resources in Pocatello and Southeast Idaho. These great resources include people, businesses, organizations, natural resources and established institutions. Learn about our community and surrounding area, Pocatello attractions, planning your trip or meeting, outdoor life, playing & shopping.

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Master Mechanix 625 N. Main St. 208.478.8878 M – F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.mastermechanixauto.com Master Mechanix is a full-service preventative maintenance and auto repair center in the Pocatello area. Our experts have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We guarantee all of our work.

Falling Rock Productions 348 N. 3rd Ave. 208.251.2005 www.fallingrockproductions.com M – F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Officially licensed by the C.L.C, we are proud to be the screen printer for Idaho State University. Serving Southeast Idaho for 20 years, we specialize in high detail, original art designs on t-shirts. We provide screen printing, embroidery, and promotional products, as well as custom designs, logos and graphic design services.

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B & G Plumbing 625 W. Center St. 208.232.5632 M – F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We do all phases of plumbing including new construction, remodels, home repairs, water lines, and boilers. We have been in business since 1949 and are third generation owned. Licensed, bonded, and insured.

Main Street Music, Inc. 401 Main St. 208.234.7040 M – F 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We are a discounted, full-line music store with a huge inventory. We carry Dean, Ibanez, Washburn, Jay Turser, JBL, Samson, Crown, Tama, Ddrum, Roland, Boss, Digitech, MXR, Kala, Alesis, Akai, Casio, Yamaha, Marshall, Ampeg, Hartke, Tycoon, Mein J, Zildjian, Sabian, and much, much more.

Union Pacific 300 S. Harrison 208.236.5655 www.uprr.com One of America’s most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad links 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. UP has invested $18 billion in its network and operations to support America’s transportation infrastructure and provides value to its customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

Rocky Mountain Auto Care Center 422 E. Clark St. 208.233.3328 Whether it’s an oil change, factory recommended maintenance, brakes, shocks, struts, wheel alignment, check engine light or electrical diagnosis—we offer the most professional and dependable service at a reasonable price. All work is guaranteed and our technicians are certified to perform recommended maintenance and repairs on your vehicle.

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CULTURAL traditions

The traditional lands of the Shoshone and Bannock people were vast and encompassed areas that extended into what are now Canada and Mexico. They were hunters and gatherers who moved with the seasons to gather various foods and resources. Today, the Tribes continue the tradition of harvesting roots and berries from camas, wild carrots and chokecherries and medicinal herbs like sagebrush and cedar. Just as their ancestors did, today’s harvesters utilize a digging stick to prevent killing the roots. The Shoshone-Bannock people honor the balance of life and understand the importance of taking only what is needed. Traditional ceremonies are held to celebrate the harvest.

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INDIAN RELAY HORSE RACING

Horses are an integral part of Native American life—they are as much a part of the culture as drumming, dancing and singing. For centuries, tribes have competed with each other in horse games like Indian Relay Racing, which originated in Fort Hall. In a thrilling display of athleticism, horsemanship, and teamwork a rider must race others around a track three times, exchanging horses on each lap. A holder grabs the incoming horse, as the rider jumps off (a still moving horse) and leaps onto the bare back of another being held by a mugger, and then off he races down the track. Much like a rodeo circuit, teams train and compete year round winning money, trophies, horse blankets, and bragging rights. The season culminates at the National Championship held each year at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.

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THE SHOSHONE-BANNOCK INDIAN FESTIVAL

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have roamed the West for hundreds years and while times have changed since their early days on the Fort Hall Reservation, many of their traditions have not. To celebrate life and remember their ancestors, the Shoshone-Bannock Festival was created in 1964. The Festival draws crowds— both Native American and non-native—from across the continent to dance, sing, compete and participate in the festivities. From traditional hand-games, Indian relay horse racing, and a community buffalo and salmon feed, to an impressive pow-wow with drumming, dancing and singing competitions, the Shoshone-Bannock Festival is a unique opportunity to get to know more about this culture. Held the second week in August in Fort Hall the festival is open to the public. More information can be found at www.sbtribes.com/festival.

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SUPPORTING A WAY OF LIFE

The Fort Hall Reservation is home to over 5,500 tribal members. And while the casino may be one of the more popular reasons for visitors to stop in, there are many other ways in which you can contribute to the economy of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Stop at one of the Fort Hall gas stations to try a famous buffalo burger, check out the Trading Post grocery store, or purchase a piece of intricate beadwork. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are considered to be the producers of the finest beadwork in North America. Designs are passed down from one generation to the next and many pieces are museum-quality. Their unique items can be seen (and purchased) at the Donzia Gift Shop inside the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center. The store features a complete line of handcrafted items including beaded moccasins, purses, bolo ties, medallions, belt buckles, credit card holders, wallets and hat bands, just to name a few. They also offer traditional brain-tanned white and smoked deer hides, and porcupine quill work.

For more information on the Tribal government, community events and links to the Tribal Enterprises, Fort Hall Casino and Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event center visit them online at www.sbtribes.com.

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A Vision of Commitment The Chubbuck Lions reach beyond business issues.

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By Jennifer Erchul Photos courtesy Chubbuck Lions

ith over 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members, the Lions Club is “the largest service organization in the world,” says Fred Parrish, president of the Chubbuck Lions. The organization was founded in 1917, when Melvin Jones, a young Chicago business leader suggested to his peers and associates that they should “reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world.” Three years later the Lions was recognized as an international organization. The Chubbuck Lions Club was chartered in 1960. Many of the current members are second and third generation Lions.

The vision statement: To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

The mission statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

The Chubbuck Lions Club works to better our community, serve our people, and assist those in need, whether locally or internationally. The Chubbuck Lions have annual commitments, some of which include staffing the Sight and Hearing mobile screening unit at the State Fair and at the Homeless Stand-down in Pocatello.

They also host the Special Needs Christmas dinner and program scheduled this year for December 21, 2013 at 12:00 noon at the Red Lion Hotel.

“The Christmas dinner is always a great time,” says Parrish. “We provide a great holiday feast for about 400 people, sing Christmas songs, and Santa shows up to deliver a gift to each special needs individual. It’s real

Santa Visits the Annual Special Needs Christmas dinner

touching and so much fun. We’re still looking for sponsors to help us with this event, because it is such a grand production.

“We also help with the Secret Santa Christmas Trees.

After they are purchased and decorated they get put on display at the Pine Ridge Mall. Then the Chubbuck Lions deliver them to individual homes so everyone has the opportunity to have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.”

The Idaho Lions Eye Bank is another effort the Chubbuck Lions supports. This effort helps restore eyesight to people afflicted with corneal blindness. They also participate in the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation. This humanitarian organization serves as worldwide provider of sight and hearing assistance. One way the local Lions assist with this is by operating the Mobile Screening Unit.

It screens for vision and hearing problems, as well as diabetes and high blood pressure. This unit travels the state and averages 18,000 screenings per year.

If you are interested in joining the Chubbuck Lions, contact Fred Parrish at 208-406-3502 and request joining one of the meetings to learn more about the club and its service projects. Ask about becoming a member and then get ready to have some service-oriented fun!

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Building a Family

Patients become family when they go to Facial and Oral Surgery Associates.

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amily—they are there when you need them.

They support, listen, empathize and share the gift of compassion. For the physicians and staff at Facial and Oral Surgery, family is an ever expanding network of individuals.

Mark Baker, DDS and Shawn Jepsen, DMD place a high value on family. After completing his Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Dr. Baker sought a community as well as a practice that embraced and accommodated the raising of his family. In the past 21 years, he and his wife, Carolyn, have actively raised their 10 children.

He coached youth baseball, football and soccer and she attended to their musical and academic accomplishments. In addition, the family cares for a duck, three bunnies, two cats, two dogs, and a horse named Angelina.

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While both physicians have big families and certainly plenty of pets, both doctors embrace an even greater extended family both regionally and internationally.

In the central coastal part of the Peru, smiles abound thanks to the care and humanitarian spirits of Dr. Baker and Dr. Jepsen. In partnership with the Idaho Condor Humanitarian Mission, the doctors at Facial and Oral Surgery have a long tradition of serving those who are less fortunate. Each year, they team up with a group of about 80 dental and medical professionals and serve a two week mission in a poor, rural village in Peru.

“Volunteering and serving others is personally rewarding, not to mention life-changing,” Dr. Jepsen says. “Through helping others, I am continually reminded that true service goes beyond medical expertise. It also includes being friendly, available and deeply invested.”

Without a doubt, the practice embraces the philosophy that family takes care of family and people take care of people. It is a commitment that the whole staff honors both in the breadth of services they provide and in the quality care they deliver. To find out more, visit www.facialandoralsurgery.com.

“It is a humbling experience, one that brings reflection and a sense of gratitude,” Dr. Baker says. “It is sad to see how little medical attention the villagers receive.

Often, care only comes when humanitarians visit.”

The people, along with their stories, are preserved in the hearts of the physicians much like photos are pasted into a family album—protected and cherished.

“This year, there was this young girl, about 4 or 5 years old who clamped on to me like human super glue,” Dr. Baker recalls with a thoughtful smile. “She was in the clinic every day, never interfering, just watching, learning and extremely curious. She was quite the assistant.”

At Facial and Oral Surgery, this same warmth, generosity and understanding does not just occur once a year, but is found and fostered daily. Once in their care, you are part of their family.

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Ties that Bind How NYC Wall Street affects Pocatello’s Main Street.

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ocatello Main Street is a long way from Wall Street, but the two are inextricably tied together when it comes to the finances of the households in the Portneuf Valley. When the recession hit in 2008, many Pocatelloans saw 40 percent or more of their 401-K’s and retirement funds drain away. Some who planned on being retired by now are still in the workforce, trying to build their nest eggs back up—and that’s if their jobs weren’t also affected by the recession.

Jobs are just as significant an issue linked to the stock market as investment. Even those who didn’t have interests in the stock market felt the effects of one of the worst recessions in American history through lay-offs and job elimination. Now that a recovery is underway, however, the employment outlook in Southeast Idaho is improving. The Idaho 78 | P o c at e l lo l i f e

by Lisa Jensen

Department of Labor reports that the unemployment rate for Pocatello was only 6.9 percent in June of 2013, down almost an entire percent from 7.6 in June of 2010, though not quite the 2.6 percent Pocatello enjoyed back in 2006.

Dan Cravens of the Pocatello office of the Idaho Department of Labor says that diversity in the workforce is what has sustained Pocatello, and kept the unemployment numbers comparatively low.

“Our base is Idaho State University, the INL, and we have a strong technology and manufacturing base with companies like ON Semiconductor and Petersen’s,” explains Cravens.

It’s understandable that manufacturing and technology jobs are directly affected by Wall Street.

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does well it trickles down to local manufacturers like Petersen Inc. There are a good number of local employers hiring now. Dan Cravens reports that Allstate, Atco, the city, the school district and Convergys all have openings, and they’re hiring big numbers for permanent jobs. Although it’s not new business coming to Pocatello, existing employers expanding is still a positive indicator that suggests things are looking up.

“As a department we’re pretty optimistic,” says Cravens. “We’re still cautious, of course, but the nice increase we’re seeing in the workforce and the number of hires anecdotally is good news.”

Cautious optimism is the wise attitude to take in any market. For those who lost faith in the job situation after the recession, though, being able to get back out there and secure employment opens the door for leaning more toward the optimistic side.

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(Come On, Baby) Light My Fire Consider heating your home with a woodburning stove this year.

By PL Staff

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he unmistakable sound of a fire crackling in a fireplace can conjure up a memory for almost anyone. There is something so comforting, welcoming and enticing about a fire. Even the heat feels different than that of forced air. And with new models of wood burning stoves burning cleaner now than ever before, maybe it’s time you consider making wood your primary heat source. Here are a few things to know before making the switch.

WOOD IN A NUTSHELL

Not all wood is created equal. Softwood typically catches fire more easily but burns more quickly and isn’t as hot. Use softwood as your fire starter or in the spring and fall when you need less heat. Hardwood might be harder to ignite but will burn hotter and a lot longer, perfect for our cold Idaho winters.

The ideal woodpile has a mix of soft and hard woods.

Softwood examples: pine, spruce, cedar, fir, larch, douglasfir, hemlock, cypress, redwood, and yew Hardwood examples: mahogany, teak, walnut, oak, ash, elm, aspen, poplar, birch, maple More importantly than species is the condition of your wood. Make sure your wood is dry. Cut your firewood to length (to fit your fireplace or wood stove) and let it sit out for six months or more, covering your woodpile during wetter months. Dry, seasoned firewood generally has darkened ends with cracks or splits visible, it is relatively lightweight, and makes a clear “clunk” when two pieces are beat together.

Green wood (wet, freshly cut wood) on the other hand is very heavy, the ends look fresher, and it tends to make a dull “thud” when struck.

The best way to be sure you have good wood when you need it is to buy your wood the spring before you intend to burn it and store it properly.

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GATHERING WOOD

Depending on who you talk to, gathering firewood could be considered the biggest downfall to heating with wood. It is labor-intensive, but it can be fun (just the smell of freshly cut pine is delightful). Consider buying a permit from the forest service to access the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. There is a four cord minimum purchase for the personal use firewood permits. The minimum permit is $25.00 ($6.25 per cord). You can buy up to eight cords per household per year at $6.25 per cord.

What is a Cord of Wood?

One cord of firewood measures 4 feet x 4 feet x 8 feet which equals 128 cubic feet and weighs approximately 2,662 lbs. The average half-ton pickup can carry 1/2 cord of dry wood without overloading the vehicle. Remember to validate your firewood with load tickets before you leave the area where you cut.

Where to Get a Permit You can get personal use firewood permits at all Ranger District Offices or at CAL Ranch in Pocatello, Bob’s True Value Hardware in Preston, True Value Hardware in Malad City, or Soda Springs True Value Hardware in Soda Springs.

When to Go Firewood gathering begins as early as May in some districts and as a late as July in others, with the season closing in November. Check out www.fs.usda.gov for more details.

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For most southeastern Idahoans who live in a 2,000 square foot home less than 20 years old, and use a secondary source of heat, will likely go through two to five cords of pine (softwood) per season.

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Floored L & K Carpet One knows customer service, flooring and the importance of family.

By Jennifer Erchul Photos by Hollie Heminway

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hether you’re a contractor working with new builds or a homeowner working on a remodel, you don’t have to go far to fulfill all your flooring, lighting and home décor needs. Ken and Renae Bernt, owners of L & K Carpet One Floor and Home in Pocatello can help you determine what materials might work best for your needs and your budget.

Ken grew up in Pocatello. He married Renae, who is from Rockland, in 1975. They went into business with Ken’s dad, Leonard, that same year. What began as L & K Distributing (Leonard & Ken) on East Bonneville was a far cry from where the store is now. They began their enterprise as a local paint store. Renae was the bookkeeper and Leonard’s wife/Ken’s mother was the face and the voice of the store. They all worked closely together and Renee remembers the first showroom as being “surrounded by paint cans with just one style of carpet sample set in the middle of the floor. There may have been eight to ten sample pieces on the floor and now we’ve got so, so many! Things have really changed.”

“We lived in an apartment above the business when it was on 1st Street,” remembers Renae. “We lived there for 12 years with our four kids: Treg, Stephanie, Kimberly and Jared. They all grew up in the store and each of them worked in it at some point.”

Jared is the only Bernt child who works at L & K Carpet One. He’s been out on the floor since 2003 and is the third Bernt generation to do so.

While the sales people often get the most credit, he honors his mother for the longevity of this shop. “Renae is the most important person at L & K Carpet,” says Jared. “If there was no Renae there would be no Carpet One in Pocatello.”

After L & K Distributing grew and added more flooring products and dropped the painting services, there was a name change in 1992 to L & K Carpet One. In 1994, someone offered to purchase their 1st Street location. They sold, and opened up their current location 60 days from the time they received an offer on their previous shop!

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As their product lines continue to grow and they provide more home décor and furnishings, plus an expanded line of lighting and unique flooring options, L & K will continue to thrive and adapt to their clientele’s needs. “We’re here to stay,” says Renae, and after 38 years in business, they know a thing or two about longevity.

L & K Carpet One is your one-stop-shop to many of your home’s interior needs. Not only do they have a vast array of flooring options to fit any budget or style preference, they added a lighting department in 2007, now the largest in the Gate City, and have since brought in home décor and furniture. “Our lighting consultant, Trissa Cameron, does an incredible job of going out and working with a customer with a new home or remodel,” says Renae. “We get a lot of requests for her to help people. She’s only been with us since the first of the year, but she’s a great addition to our team, as is Julie Pahl, who works with our home décor part of the business.”

L & K Carpet One understands the importance of the individual. “Our customers get a personalized response. We don’t have a one-fit solution for everyone,” says Ken. Instead of using a blanket approach, L & K will examine what the client needs, their budget, usage plans and style preferences. “No two people are alike and every customer brings a new set of challenges that must be met,” says Ken.

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How well do you know the Bannock County coroner?

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t’s 1999 and an 8-year-old boy is curled up in his bed trembling under a pink blanket. He has been experiencing something no one could possibly comprehend; he is scared and not sure who to trust.

The boy’s psychologist sits next to him and attempts to tell the young child a bedtime story. Having no experience, the doctor ends up telling the boy a short story of his own life. When it ends the boy takes a deep breath and says to his doctor, “I’m ready to tell you my secret now.” The doctor, staying calm, replies, “OK.” With the room silent and still, the boy looks into his doctor’s eyes and whispers, “I see dead people.”

by Jodi Price Photo Hollie Hemenway

for 14 years prior, sometimes filling in when the coroner was unavailable. According to the state law of Idaho, as long as you are a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age, have lived in the county for a year and have a GED, you can run for county coroner—that’s right, no medical experience necessary. But luckily for Bannock County, that isn’t the case with Quick.

To this day, people everywhere still recognize that famous quote spoken in the movie The Sixth Sense.

Obviously someone seeing ghosts walking around is a bit doubtful, but seeing dead people every day may not be; in fact, it’s absolutely possible; just ask the Coroner of Bannock County, Kim Quick.

Prior to being Coroner, Quick spent 25 years working in the EMS industry in both Pocatello city and Bannock County. He started out as a firefighter, worked his way to becoming a paramedic and eventually took an additional 10 years with Life Flight. “Since I’d been a medic for a lot of years; it was just a little bit different aspect of the job,” Quick says, regarding his coroner tasks. “I was used to doing everything up until they died, and now I just kind of picked up from that and went a little further on it. So I just broadened my scope of the living and dying process.”

It may sound gruesome to some, but examining deceased bodies is the sole purpose of Quick’s profession. Quick has served as Bannock County Coroner for over six years and was appointed as deputy coroner

In Idaho the prosecuting attorney and coroner are the only ones allowed to arrest the sheriff if ever need be, but they typically work alongside the police. Quick is the one providing pertinent information regarding the

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cause and manner of death. If a person is under the care of a physician the coroner isn’t usually called, unless the death is suspected to be a suicide, homicide, unexplained death or an accident, then Quick’s services are needed. “It’s time consuming because I’m on call 24/7,” states Quick. This job also requires being able to deal with people in crisis, mostly the families of the deceased. “It’s a delicate situation you know, people died and you want to be sympathetic and you want to be able to get as much information as you can without

upsetting people.” As for keeping your head on straight after seeing such dreadful situations, Quick describes himself as lucky. “Some people can deal with it, and some people can’t and I guess I’m the lucky one that can deal with it. It’s about putting it into the proper perspective.”

Quick’s job may not be the most glamorous elected position, but his dedication to discovering how and why someone died is something we should all appreciate. He approaches his job with sensitivity to living, thoroughness with the dead, and gentleness with the each case. “Life is short and fragile,” says Quick. “We don’t know when our time is up either.”

Fact or Fiction

In several TV crime shows a medical examiner or coroner plays a flashy role of explaining the unexplained. While much is done to accurately portray these hard working men and women, much of it is glamorized. Can you tell what’s realistic?

1. Getting DNA results can be done within one week.

2. Coroners carry guns to crime scenes.

3. Autopsies are performed solely by the coroner or medical examiner.

4. One of the most accurate ways to identify the remains of a burn victim is through dental records.

1. In Idaho getting DNA results that fast would be false.

There are only a few places that could get it that quickly. The same is true for results for a comprehensive toxicology. It takes on average four to six weeks.

2. In Idaho all elected officials can carry a concealed weapon per Idaho statute. That includes coroners.

3. False. Any licensed surgeon that has been commissioned to perform an autopsy can do so according to Idaho code. However, it is better to have a pathologist or, even better, a forensic pathologist conduct the autopsy.

4. True

5. Bodies must be stored at a temperature of 14 °F to prevent decomposition.

5. False. After they are embalmed a body can be kept longer if refrigerated. The lower the temperature the slower the decomposition.

6. Each body in the morgue has a tag attached to the toe with the name of the deceased.

6. False. Though all body bags come with tags they aren’t always used. All bodies have some form of paper work accompanying the body to identify it.

7. Pregnancy must be determined in all female bodies over the age of 12 in cases where the coroner is involved.

8. Time of death, cause of death, and age of victim are all key findings of a coroner’s inquiry.

9. Coroners do not need to identify next kin before conducting an autopsy.

10. All death certificates must be signed by the coroner.

7. False.

8. True. Those are all on the death certificate along with the manner of death.

9. True.

10. False. Those that die under the care of an attending physician from natural cause don’t, but all cremations have to be signed by the coroner. Also all other coroner cases which include accidental, suicide, homocide, unattended deaths and undetermined deaths should be signed by the coroner.

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Celebrating Life When a family experiences a loss, Downard Funeral Home is there to help.

By Peter Kelsch Photos Hollie Hemenway

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athered at Downard Funeral Home, friends and families memorialize the life of a loved one. Many feel a deep sense of loss. Smiles can be seen as they remember something special about the person they are here to remember. In each of their hands is a small box. Their gazes are filled with anticipation.

Following a message of hope, the boxes are opened and out flutters Monarch butterflies. It’s a sight of inspiration, a moment for reflection, and just another gesture by the good people at Downard Funeral Home to help grieving families.

It can be difficult and confusing to make funeral arrangements during a period of emotional grieving. Caught up in the complicated emotions that accompany a love one’s passing, some families are not prepared to plan all the nuances of a funeral service. Thankfully, Pocatello has the folks at Downard Funeral Home to turn funeral services into meaningful celebrations of life.

The dedicated staff at Downard Funeral Home works compassionately with the family to provide the best possible service. Their deep concern for the family’s well-being is clear in the individual attention they give each family member. Lance Peck, Owner and Funeral Director, has noticed that families who celebrate life continue on

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in a healthier and happier way. Steve Pearce, Family Services Counselor, has genuine empathy and concern for the families he works with. “We find joy and honor in assisting families to celebrate and remember the life of their loved one,” says Pearce.

Downard Funeral Home has been serving families for 85 years. The staff’s palpable compassion eases families through the most difficult times and onward. Their serene chapel provides a calm environment for families of all faiths, denominations, and beliefs. They offer caskets and urns that are customized to each person’s personality, interests, and accomplishments. Peck encourages families to insert life and vivacity into the service by personalizing it with poems, music, and memories.

Grieving does not end when the funeral is over.

Both Peck and Pearce understand this better than anyone. It’s often overwhelming for families to set affairs in order after death. To help alleviate this stress, they help with settling financial matters, check in on families, and make sure they are progressing well. By providing an after-care guide, they ensure that each family has the tools to move

forward. This additional help is provided free of charge.

Making funeral decisions is often difficult, so the staff at Downard urge for people to plan ahead. Planning a funeral ahead of time makes the process much easier for the grieving family. To save families time, money, and stress, the staff offers a complimentary Final Wishes Organizer, allowing people to put their final wishes in writing. Visit whypreplan.org to learn more about the advantages of pre-planning.

Downard Funeral Home ventures to make each family’s grieving process manageable. The understanding staff will work closely with each family to set all affairs in order.

Downard Funeral Home 241 N. Garfield, Pocatello

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Feeling the Burn The effects of the 2012 Charlotte Fire are a part of our history.

By Lisa Jensen, Introduction by Jennifer Erchul Photos Hollie Hemenway

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eople’s lives changed on June 28, 2012. The most devastating and damaging wildfire in Pocatello’s history broke out in the Mink Creek area just south of the city. People lost homes; animals lost lives; the Charlotte Fire destroyed a cherished part of our community. But in the wake of devastation, there was hope. The fire brought us together as community: neighbors and strangers alike reached out to help those in need, providing food, shelter, or even just a shoulder to cry on. Even though the scars are still visible, Pocatello is healing.

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Pocatello Man Recovers from Triple Loss

Even those who don’t know Steve Leaman personally know his place. The entrance to his 22 acre Gibson Jack property was distinguished by a charming covered bridge. Over the years, it was the focal point of many pictures taken for weddings and other celebrations, and during the holidays Steve would decorate it with lights and dress up as Santa to greet sight-seers. The ground held three homes, too: his mother, Donna Leaman’s house, his sister in-law’s modular home, and near the hilltop overlooking it all was Steve’s beautiful log cabin.

Leaman was looking forward to semi-retirement after a lifetime of hard work as part-owner of John’s Paint and Glass, and sole-proprietor of a one-man landscaping business. But one spark on a parched day in late June of 2012 irreversibly changed everything.

Charlotte Takes it All On the afternoon of June 28 Leaman was driving along Bannock Highway when he noticed smoke coming from the direction of his house.

“Everyone knew my cabin was out there,” he remembers, “and my phone started going crazy. So I ran up Mink Creek to see what was going on.”

There was smoke and some flames, but Leaman also saw a crew fighting the blaze. Confident that it would be put out quickly, he started back into town. A few miles down the road, though, he turned around.

The second time he arrived home, smoke was getting closer to the cabin. As he opened the door, he heard a rumbling noise that he thought was fire planes. But the deep, echoing roar wasn’t from airplanes dumping retardant, it was the fire itself as it consumed the landscape, heading straight for Leaman’s home.

“I’d always said if there ever was a fire, I’d jump in the cabin and go with it,” he recalls sadly. “But when it came down to it, I just got out of there.”

Leaman ran to the closest house and got his sister in-law, her dog and cat safely on their way, then he got his mother out. Everyone including his dog Charlie escaped unharmed, but all three homes were a total loss.

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After the Burn

Leaman talks of a picture of a log cabin that he drew in grade school. He held onto it over the years as an incentive.

“That picture was my proof that if you have a dream and you never forget that dream, you can achieve it,” Leaman says. “I framed that drawing, and it was hanging in the cabin. Now they’re both gone.”

Before the tragedy, Leaman had done everything from cutting the trees back around the cabin to rototilling an 8 foot dirt space encircling the home.

However, in the end nothing he’d done diverted disaster. Heat from the fire was so intense, the cabin burst into flame before the actual fire reached it.

“If a tree blows over in your yard it still has roots. That’s how we feel up here.”

—Steve Leaman

In addition to three houses, the fire took Leaman’s large collection of antiques including a wooden mailbox from a U.S. Mail coach, a number of family heirloom rifles, 15 covered wagons—two of which came over on the Mormon Trail—and a 1952 Jeep that he’d just had restored. The cabin itself, though, is his ultimate loss.

“The cabin was my whole life. I built it by hand. It was my home. It held all my memories. And now that’s all gone,” he laments.

Though the area was restricted for close to a week after the fire, Leaman was allowed onto his property.

Initially he stayed in a tent, but when the weather grew colder, an acquaintance offered him a camp trailer.

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“Everyone said ‘You’re crazy—just have the insurance put you up in a hotel’,” he says. “Some people didn’t have a choice, but we had options. My mother stayed at my sister’s in town, and I love my place. I had to be there.”

Rebuilding

Leaman began with rebuilding his mother’s house, an overwhelming task made more difficult by calamities like broken lumber from a tipped trailer, a forklift falling resulting in broken axles and several mishaps with the sewer line. His mother’s house was finally completed earlier this summer, and construction of the second house was scheduled to begin in September 2013. Steve’s sister in-law moved to Seattle after the fire, so he’ll live in the second home when it’s completed. He’s still dealing with the insurance on the cabin and suspects the settlement may not be enough to rebuild. Even if there were ample funds, though, he doesn’t feel up to tackling the cabin.

“The second house is going to be difficult enough,” Leaman says. “Even if [the cabin] turned out beautiful, it wouldn’t be the same. None of the memories would be within those new walls.”

Leaman does have plans for the charred hilltop site that was once the location of his dream home, however. He’ll eventually clear the debris away, landscape the area and put up a memorial plaque to create a quiet place to go and think.

Life Goes On

After the fire, the wildlife were displaced, stunned and in shock. Leaman can relate. He draws strength from a doe and her fawns who were the first to return, the monarch butterflies and other wildlife who have now come back.

Leaman recalls: “It was the fourth or fifth night (after the fire). About 5:30, 6 o’clock in the morning, I heard this robin singing so loud, so loud. I opened my tent door and looked at the American flags I’d put up all around, and it was all just a mess, but so beautiful, and that robin singing, like he was saying ‘You gotta get going!’”

The uncertain results of the investigation into the cause of the Charlotte fire keep Leaman from having the closure he needs. As difficult as this hardship has been, though, he sees the positive things that have come out of it.

“You really learn who your friends are, but there are so many good people here,” he marvels. “Everything from tractors to trucks was donated. People came out to help. A guy even donated a covered wagon to help rebuild my collection. It was amazing because it was one that I’d been looking for forever.”

“People I didn’t know came in to help and clean.

It’s amazing, amazing the help that people gave. The Winters brothers from Bill and Mike’s Amco and their continued on pg. 92

FIRE BY THE NUMBERS: •

66 homes burned down, countless others were damaged

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29 outbuildings were burned down

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Roughly $7.2 million in damages

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$600,000—approximate cost to the city to fight the fire

• Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center claims an estimated 1,038 acres burned, though state and federal fire agencies report that figure is only 450 acres burned •

130 responders coordinated evacuation efforts for 5,688 residents and stopped the advance of the fire within four hours

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2,000 homes and $472 million in property/land—the amount of property saved

• The fire was considered 50 percent contained on June 30, but most residents were not allowed back in their homes due to concerns of flare-ups and downed power lines.

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BEAVER CREEK COMPARISON

Though Pocatello’s been spared large, extremely damaging fires this summer, not every Idaho region was as fortunate. With heavy hearts and a startling reminder of our recent history, we watched the Sun Valley region deal with wild fires in the summer of 2013.

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Homes burned: 1 $25 million, cost to fight and control the fire 170 square miles, or nearly 115,000 acres burned 1,750 responders managed this wild fire 27 days to be considered 100 percent contained

A GIVING COMMUNITY

The People of Pocatello have supported the victims and the rebuilding of the Mink Creek area. On June 29, 2013 various community efforts were already in place to aid the victims.Fundraisers were still being held in January of 2013 to help re-establish the land and vegetation. Here are a few examples of how Pocatello helped: • Calvary Chapel Pocatello hosted a benefit concert, featuring Hilary Watson, Christian pop/folk recording artist, from Calvary Chapel Riverside, California. There was no entry fee but attendees were encouraged to bring canned food items, new clothing, toiletries, or financial donations.

• Store bought food items and clothing were donated at SEICAA, the Salvation Army, Aid for Friends, St. Vincent de Paul, Deseret Industries and the Red Lion in Pocatello for victims of the fire.

• A fundraiser occurred in Inkom to benefit families affected by the fire. It included a clothing drive, bake sale, and monetary donations that were turned into visa gift cards for the families.

• The Community Animal Hospital collected donations for animals as well as humans. Bannock Humane Society also accepted donations for the animals housed for victims of the fire.

• Phil Meador Subaru, along with over 40 local business sponsors and private volunteers, raised money to help reseed and replant the damaged Mink Creek area.

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families were wonderful and still are very involved in helping me in every little way. It’s so hard to thank people for all they’ve done. Words just aren’t enough.”

It was with donated materials—everything from old, weathered barn wood to a supply of aged tin—that Leaman was able to rebuild the covered bridge that meant so much to him and the community. Rebuilding the bridge helped Leaman start to heal, but he also did it to give something back. The bridge, coupled with his heartfelt gratitude and some advice are the most valuable things he feels he can offer.

“Have a plan,” he says earnestly. “I have one plus a backup plan. If anything happens, my mom and my dog will be out in plenty of time. Fire, flood, whatever.

You gotta know how you, your family, your animals will get out. Then talk to your insurance agent faceto-face. Make sure you understand everything that’s required to replace your home, from clean-up to rebuilding and refurnishing, so there are no questions if the time ever comes.”

A year later, evidence of the fire lingers. The black skeletons of burned trees intermingle with lush, green sod and new saplings all across the hillside, obvious signs that the land is healing. And slowly, so is Steve Leaman.

“An experience like this makes you see past money and material things. There are three important things in my life now: my mother, my girlfriend and my dog. I lost my ‘stuff’ once, and I could lose it again.

But I still have what’s important.”

“I worked at Portneuf Medical Center during the fire. When I left work, the sky was filled with brown clouds of smoke. The air was thick. It was eerie. The hospital called code black in anticipation of injuries from the fire right after I left, and I had to return to the hospital.

I remember how quiet the hallways were as we waited, listening to news reports of the damages and waiting for injured people. The end of the hallway has a window pointed toward the fire. It was dismal to watch the smoke, the glow of the orange, and the trail of emergency responders rushing up the hill. What amazed me the most was the speed the fire traveled.

We waited until the early hours of the morning, and no one came [to the medical/ surgical floor]. The next morning, several physicians reported damages to their homes, some even lost them entirely. Our director of nurses’ home had been damaged as well. The initial impact lasted weeks as we watched co-workers attempt to pick up the pieces, literally, of what was left of their homes. It was awful.”

—Kendra Elliot

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Glass Act

Quality, service, and value are defining characteristics of one local business.

By Amber Daley Photos courtesy John’s Paint & Glass

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t’s happened to all of us: While driving along the freeway or mountain road, a small airborne rock appears, smacks the windshield, and leaves a nasty chip that has the potential to spread quickly.

Auto-related glass damage is common, especially during the winter months. But when selecting a glass repair company, consider one that doesn’t just do the job, but also provides high quality materials, great service, and value.

John’s Paint and Glass, a full service glass shop in business for 23 years, is a mainstay in the Pocatello community. (They even stock and wholesale glass for several body shops and smaller independent installers.) With over 50+ years in combined experience, owners Matt Barrett and Steve Leaman lead a team of 11 glass experts. Technicians and glaziers (those who cut and install glass) have the expertise and the materials to solve just about any glass-related dilemma—affordably.

“Many of the companies we represent offer lifetime warranties on their products,” says Barrett.

“So, because our suppliers are able to stand behind their materials, we’re able to stand behind them, and we pass that high quality guarantee on to our customers.”

When it comes to automotive glass repairs, Johns’ technicians are available where and when customers need them. A mobile service is available for windshield replacements and rock chip repairs.

They even service farm and construction equipment; technicians just cut and install the glass right in the field.

While John’s Paint and Glass is the go-to for automotive glass repair, they are prepared to remedy commercial and residential emergencies, too. If you own a business, imagine arriving at work, only to discover that vandals have damaged the glass in your storefront. Or, while the kids are playing catch in the backyard, one wayward baseball smashes through a dining room window, leaving a nasty mess of glass in its wake.

In our area, this summer’s heavy rains filled several residents’ window wells with water. In several cases, this water pressure broke window glass and flooded basements, wreaking much havoc.

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Barrett acknowledges the stress these situations cause. “When windows break out, people tend to get a bit distraught, but it’s rewarding to work with our customers to make things right,” he says. “We can try to comfort them and say, ‘It’s just glass’ but we work with it every day. To them it’s a big deal, and we understand that. That’s why we try to make our repairs as quickly as possible.”

Because John’s stocks such a wide variety of flat glass (in addition to shower doors and mirrors), this responsiveness is possible. Take last winter, when high temperatures often dropped well below freezing. One family’s single-pane picture window shattered, leaving a gaping hole in the front of the home. A temporary fix would have been to board up the window while awaiting the glass order and delivery. When the glass was finally in stock, repairs would be made in one or two days. But in this instance, the homeowner was greatly concerned about the safety and warmth of her small children.

“In the wintertime when it’s cold, and a window gets broken out, it’s a distressing situation. So we fixed the window that day, long after business hours.”

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And the professionals at John’s Paint and Glass have a reputation for going the extra mile for their customers. “We appreciate the people in our community and their patronage,” says Leaman.

“They’ve trusted us, which has allowed us to grow our company and to build relationships that last a long time.”

John’s Paint and Glass services Southeastern Idaho from its Pocatello and Montpelier locations.

For more information, visit johnspaintandglass.com, or call (208) 233-1050 for an estimate.

John’s Paint & Glass 1060 S. Main, Pocatello

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Drawn to

Pocatello

Nationally recognized artist is proud to call Pocatello “home”.

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By Lisa Jensen Photos courtesy Debbie Lewis

t may not be the Idaho city you’d think most likely to be home to one of the nation’s most famous painters, yet Pocatello is the place where Ron Lewis began honing his artistic skills while still in college. It’s the place he’s come back to throughout a long and successful career, and it’s where he is today.

But for a college football injury, Lewis may have taken an entirely different road. He counts it as a blessing though, because not having sports as an option allowed him to uncover and cultivate an interest in illustration and painting that ended up being his true calling.

Ron Lewis is best known for his sports-themed paintings, works that have been transformed into sports cards, plates and lithographs, but Lewis started out in advertising. After attending art schools in Washington state, he took the advice of an instructor and went to New York where he found work at an ad agency, worked on magazine cover illustrations and did a few paperback book covers.

Just six months after moving to New York, however, Lewis came back to Pocatello to be with his mother after his father passed away.

Though in the mid 1970s to early 1980s Pocatello wasn’t a place where many artists could earn a living, Ron kept busy doing illustrations and artwork for a local ad agency. It would be another seven years before he would feel the lure of the larger market again, but in 1982 he attended a workshop in New York and ended up staying for 12 years.

It was during that time that Lewis slid into the specialized niche which he became known for. He began doing cover illustrations for Bill Hongach, a businessman who published the Baseball Hobby Card Report. Soon the two began collaborating on card sets and lithographs focusing on subjects such as the 1927 Yankees, NFL Hall of Fame legends and all-time greats like Reggie Jackson. Sportsthemed artwork kept Lewis busy for nearly two decades, but around 2003, the demand for Jewish Baseball Players, 30” x 40”, Oil on Canvas sports artwork began to fade.

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Anthony’s Two Muses,16” x 20”, Oil on Linen

Original Absinthe European Competition Winner

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Star Trek, 20” x 30”, Oil on Canvas

competitions. He also spends time exploring other projects and mediums like sculpting polymer clay.

Currently, Lewis is working on taking his art large-scale, multi-dimensional and outdoors, creating pieces that can be up to 13 feet tall or taller with elements of color and motion that Lewis envisions will bring a street performance atmosphere to the streets of Pocatello.

When asked if Pocatello is still a difficult market, Lewis points to how technological advances have made geography a non-issue for working artists. “Most things done now are done with email and fax,” Lewis says. “I don’t have to show [clients] the actual artwork.” He can simply email everything and work anywhere in the world he wants—and for now that place is Pocatello.

“It’s better for the family for me to be here. Our kids are here. My mother lives here,” Lewis says of moving back to Pocatello. “Most of the friends I grew up with are still here, too. It’s home.”

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No Snoopy, Geckos, or Ducks.

When it comes to insurance, Allen Collins Agency prides themselves on putting their clients first.

By Jennifer Erchul Photos by Hollie Hemenway

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hen Chuck Buerstatte graduated from ISU with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry he had no idea he’d end up working in the insurance industry with his father. “I had hospital experience and a strong desire to stay in Pocatello.

This is where my friends and family are. This is the community I’m involved in,” says Buerstatte. He joined his father at the Allen Collins Agency 15 years ago, though the business has been around for nearly 50 years. “My father created an integrity-based, clientfirst culture here and I intend to continue building this agency on that reputation,” says a proud Buerstatte.

Getting to know the customers on a personal level is important to everyone who works at Allen Collins Agency. When a potential or current client calls the office, the support staff is extremely knowledgeable and personable. Buerstatte believes that “creating and building those personal relationships is vital to providing the best coverage.”

Because it’s a smaller agency, every client gets individualized attention. Whether someone just has questions regarding the insurance changes that are coming due to the Affordable Care Act or need to add an employee to their policy, Allen Collins Agency is happy to help. “People are going to need an advisor at some point, and if we can help them by answering some questions or finding a policy that best protects them and their employees we’re doing our job.”

carriers available. From health care insurance to 401k’s and annuities, the knowledgeable folks at Allen Collins Agency can help clients figure it all out. This guarantees their clients full coverage for their needs and total satisfaction in service.

If you’ve got questions about the upcoming insurance changes, need to add to your current coverage or just want to see what types of coverage is available, simply call and schedule an appointment with Chuck Buerstatte. He’ll answer all your questions, share his expertise and knowledge of the insurance industry and find coverage that is suitable for all your needs and, if necessary, all the needs of your employees, too.

Office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although Buerstatte is extremely flexible when it comes to his clients. “We’re happy to make out-of-the-office calls and go to our clients. For a lot of businesses we go to them,” explains Buerstatte. “We are also available any time by appointment. We understand people are busy and have more going on in their lives than insurance concerns. We make it easy to have the best coverage possible.”

Most insurance companies have a niche or particular group they cater to, but Allen Collins Agency helps clients navigate all the choices and different

For more information visit their website at allencollinsagency.com or stop in and talk with Buerstatte. He’s familiar with all the various insurance issues and concerns you face in Southeast Idaho and will provide you with the most current information, most appropriate policies and personal attention you won’t get elsewhere.

Though group and individual health insurance plans are Allen Collins’ primary products, as a local, independent agency they also help clients with:

Medicare supplements Life insurance plans Annuities IRA’s

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401 K’s Profit sharing plans So much more

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Say What?

Technology is making communication easier to those

By Lisa Jensen who are hearing impaired.

Photos Hollie Hemenway

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he Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of hearing estimates there are approximately 150,000 individuals with varying levels of hearing disabilities in Idaho. A significant number are senior citizens, but there’s a growing trend of young people—as young as 9 to 16 years old— experiencing hearing loss. This phenomenon is chalked up to the increased use of earbuds to listen to music and other audio.

It’s not always loud audio that causes deafness.

Cassie Greenwood of Pocatello believes her 3 year old son Wyatt’s profound deafness was caused by medications administered to him after he was born a micro-preemie baby.

Wyatt was taught American Sign Language early on, but he also developed some gestures of his own to get his point across. “He still uses signs, even now that he’s starting to talk,” says Cassie of her son. “Usually when he really wants something.”

Wyatt is learning to talk thanks to cochlear implants, the first having been inserted when he was just 2 years old. Even though they improve his hearing, Wyatt doesn’t hear like others do and he cannot hear anything if the outer pieces of the implants aren’t in place.

A common challenge for most deaf people is communication, and it’s one that Cassie sees Wyatt face regularly. “Eye contact is important,” Cassie notes. “Wyatt communicates well if he sees the other person’s face.”

Steven Snow, Executive Director of the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, was born completely deaf. Fourth generation deaf, his hearing impairment is genetic. Snow says that technology, including the cochlear implants that make it possible for Wyatt Greenwood to hear, has made the biggest difference in facilitating communication.

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Deaf in Gooding has outreach services and resources for home and local schools for hearing impaired children across the state. State and national groups like the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Hearing Loss Association of America and the Alexander Graham Bell Association provide resources for the deaf. Although not Pocatello-based, these organizations have a wealth of information, such as guidance on surgical procedures, technology and rehabilitation programs.

“Just six years ago, a phone conversation between two deaf people or a deaf person and a hearing person couldn’t have happened,” Snow says excitedly through an interpreter over the telephone. “But now there are video phones and systems that allow for sign language interpreters.

The world of communication has become accessible. (Technology has) opened doors and closed gaps. It’s a great equalizer.”

Steven Snow will be hosting a series of townhall meetings this fall throughout the state to give parents and professionals who work with the deaf a platform to talk about their experiences, concerns and needs. Snow will take the feedback he gathers at these meetings to the Idaho legislature with the goal of improving local services and resources for those with a hearing disability throughout the state.

No dates have been set, but those who are interested in attending the Pocatello meeting can contact the Council at (208) 334-0879 for more information, or check their Facebook page for updates.

It’s true. Just take a look at all the advantages modern technology has made available: Newly manufactured televisions are federally required to have closed captioning capabilities, and services like Netflix and Hulu offer captions on movies and television shows. Most hearing people are familiar with texting, Skype and iPhone’s Face Time, but there are more advanced options available to people with a hearing disability. NTouch apps, for instance, equip smart phones to enable the deaf to call hearing or non-hearing friends, family and colleagues.

Specialized mobile communications service providers have sprung up, too. Companies like Sorensen Communications, Purple Communications and Convo provide solutions like video calls, point to point communication for the deaf and deaf to hearing calls through interpreters.

Support resources such as deaf clubs and associations exist, but, unfortunately, there aren’t any in the Pocatello area. The Idaho School for the

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Aiding the Community Centrum Hearing and Audiology is committed to improving the quality of life with better hearing.

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he sound of silence is something that a lot of people welcome, that is, unless you’ve got a hearing problem. For people with impaired hearing, everyday situations can become frustrating, from asking people to repeat themselves to missing out or misunderstanding important information. But a good hearing aid and a caring audiologist can help improve the lives of those with hearing loss.

Southeast Idaho is lucky to have Pocatello native, Ron Conlin, M.S., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist and owner of Centrum Hearing and Audiology Services on the job. “Hearing is critical for communicating. That’s why hearing aids, though not perfect, can really improve people’s lives,” explains Conlin.

He is excited about the ongoing opportunities to provide care and improve peoples’ lives with better technologies, education and empathy for hearing impairment. “I care about each patient I work with. Each case is different so as we work together to determine the cause and best solution I feel true success is achieved. Building and maintaining those relationships is vital to providing quality services.”

Conlin’s goal is to help others communicate better and enjoy a higher quality of life “Even though hearing aids and hearing impairment can be frustrating for everyone affected, I love what I do. I love the people I meet and get to assist. I really enjoy working with the people in my community and so appreciate their loyalty to local owner/operator establishments.”

Ron Conlin custom makes hearing aids to best suit his patients’ hearing needs.

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Centrum Hearing & Audiology Services uses only the most advanced technology for testing and fitting. “We understand the negative stigma that is often associated with hearing aids and hearing loss, however, with the many digital products available, we’re often able to fit a client with an aid that is almost undetectable,” says Conlin.

“Even if the individual solution does not include something extremely subtle, after a fitting, clients frequently overcome their negative perspective and enjoy a clarity and understanding they have been missing for years.”

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Ron Conlin along with his wife Krissy (right) and office manager, Dianne Balls (left) are here to hear you out.

“Even though hearing aids and hearing impairment can be frustrating for everyone affected, I love what I do. I love the people I meet and get to assist. I really enjoy working with the people in my community and appreciate their loyalty to local owner/operator establishments.”

—Ron Conlin, owner Centrum Audiology provides not only a complimentary hearing screening, but fittings and follow-up visits in the local office, as well as in the American Falls and Soda Springs areas, too. “It’s very important for me to understand the cause of hearing loss because there’s not one hearing aid that covers all issues,” says Conlin.

He allows his patients to use a demo hearing aid for up to 2 weeks before committing to any sale, to see if it is suitable and wanted. (However, many times hearing aids need to be custom-made). He also provides follow-up to teach listening strategies, rehabilitation and counseling, all at no cost to the patients.

“Mr. Conlin is truly here for the people,” says business manager and receptionist for Centrum, Dianne Balls. “He finds a way to help everyone, even if it takes trying several options. I appreciate that about him. He is so caring and devoted to improving the lives of others. He’s a very generous person.”

Hearing loss affects the whole gamut of age range and lifestyles, but with today’s technology and support from Centrum Audiology, those with a hearing impairment can enjoy an engaging conversation, and their favorite TV program—without waking the neighbors— and fully participate in life again.

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208-232-3131 Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. www.centrumaudiology.com

Hearing By the Numbers • About 20 percent of adults in the United States, 48 million, report some degree of hearing loss.

• At age 65, one out of three people has a hearing loss.

• 60 percent of the people with hearing loss are either in the workforce or in educational settings.

• Nearly 3 out of every 1,000 children are hard of hearing or deaf • Estimated that 30 school children per 1,000 have a hearing loss.

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Mending knees

From degenerative diseases to sports injuries, damaged knees are getting help from surgical advances

by Nathan Richardson, MD Dr. Richardson is an orthopedic surgeon with the Orthopedic Institute. The Orthopedic Institute offers an innovative and comprehensive approach to orthopedic and sports medicine care in east Idaho. Their team of world-class physicians is second to none.

e start out crawling on them. Scuff them with scrapes and cover them in grass stains as kids.

Then we spend decades bending, kneeling, running, squatting and twisting. From scrubbing floors to proposing marriage to plain-old getting old, our knees take a beating, and it’s no wonder that sometimes they suffer.

In the past decade, the knee has benefited from advances in technology and techniques. Here are three surgical procedures helping patients get back on their feet faster.

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement When the surfaces of the knee joint wear out from arthritis, injury or general wear and tear, the grinding of bone on bone causes pain, swelling and difficulty with simple tasks like going up or down stairs.

In this procedure, the damaged bone and cartilage are removed and replaced with metal and plastic prosthetics.

Why is it better today than 10 years ago?

Materials technology has changed our success rates. We’re now able to better replicate the normal rotation of the knee.

The way it was done before did not take a single flexion axis of rotation into account; this caused instability while the knee was flexing and caused materials to wear out faster.

Surgeons use more precise instruments to cut bone and place implants. This can help the knee replacement last longer.

What’s so great about it?

Because of minimal tissue damage and a smaller incision, patients typically go home faster, recover more quickly and get back to normal activity sooner. But it’s not just making a small incision. It’s about respecting the tissue. If you’re gentle and respect the tissue in the knee, patients will heal faster and feel better sooner.

Meniscal Repair Weekend warriors and others who twist, tweak or somehow injure their knees often experience a tear in the meniscus, the knee’s shock absorber. A rip of this moon-shaped piece of cartilage can cause pain, swelling, instability and

Dr. Nathan Richardson, Orthopedic Surgeon A graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dr. Richardson completed a prestigious shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the Center for Orthopedic Research and Educa101375

tion (CORE) Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.

Throughout the past decade, Dr. Richardson has been involved in research, publications and presentations on a variety of orthopedic topics, including rotator cuff repair, tibia, femoral and finger fractures, dislocations, tendonitis, and building resilience through exercise.

He has been awarded prestigious honors in the course of his education and practice.

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Approximately 16% of Americans suffer from some form of degenerative joint disease, which is the leading cause of joint replacement surgery. †

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Joint replacements have one of the highest success rates in the medical field today.

The majority of joint replacement patients state that their joint replacement feels normal or natural. Overall, they express an improvement in quality of life and participation in activities since joint replacement. ††

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64% of hip replacement and 64% of knee replacement patients are women, this is due to the higher occurrence of osteoporosis cases in female patients. † † US Census Bureau, 2010.

locking.

Why is it better today than 10 years ago?

Just 10 to 15 years ago, surgeons would take out the whole meniscus. Without that cushion, the patient was almost guaranteed to develop osteoarthritis of the knee in less than a decade.

Today, a torn meniscus can be repaired arthroscopically, a technique that requires only a buttonhole-sized incision, to completely restore those shock absorbers.

What’s so great about it?

Meniscal repair allows you to keep that cushion and protect your joint, which is particularly beneficial if you’re younger than 55. If you go in and take out the ripped piece of cartilage, you can get the athlete back to their sport faster. But long term, patients benefit from saving the meniscus.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction The ACL is one of four main ligaments in your knee. Its

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main job is to prevent the tibia from sliding in front of the femur, but it also provides stability for your knee as it rotates. That’s why ACL injuries are common among soccer players and skiers.

In the surgery, the ACL is replaced with a tendon.

Why is it better today than 10 years ago?

ACL reconstruction used to be a two-plus-hour surgery and the patient spent four days in the hospital with the knee immobilized.

Today, the surgery is typically done arthroscopically, meaning patients usually go home the same day. A newer procedure called a double-bundle graft is more closely replicating the original anatomy of the knee.

What’s so great about it?

In the past, an ACL injury could signal the end of competitive sports-or any sports for that matter. But these new techniques can help restore strength and stability. With proper rehabilitation many athletes can return to normal activities.

Southeast Idaho’s largest and most experienced Orthopedic Group The Orthopedic Institute was created to offer a complete approach to orthopedic and sports medicine care in Southeast Idaho. Our world-class physicians are second to none, and offer exceptional service, advanced medical procedures and a patient-centered philosophy of care. With offices in Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello and Soda Springs we are able to offer comprehensive and convenient orthopedic care to patients throughout East Idaho.

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GOAL-Oriented ISU doctor travels half way around the world

By Lisa Jensen to improve health care.

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iving in the U.S., it’s easy to forget that not all countries have health care conveniences like “immediate care”. But in several parts of the world hospitals can be a two-hour walk away—not exactly convenient circumstances if you happen to be in labor or just fell off your roof.

The need for access to health care in remote areas overseas is the reason that doctors like Dylan Cole, D.O. a resident in Family Medicine at Idaho State University, travel abroad to help with health care in remote villages. In August of 2013 Dr. Cole went to Naivasha, Kenya for a month to work at a clinic and offer support for Kenyan interns. Dr. Cole spoke with Pocatello Life about his time in clinics overseas and an exciting fellowship opportunity he’s working on that would provide on-going health care support in lesser-developed countries.

Pocatello Life: What sparked your interest in helping with health care overseas?

Dylan Cole: I went to Mexico, Ecuador and trav-

eled the western coast of South America before I got into medicine. That exposed me to the need that’s out there and planted the seed for the interest to work in areas that have limited resources or no health care at all.

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PL: Your field is obstetrics. Is that the focus of the Kenya clinic?

DC: The focus is two-fold: Providing care to accom-

modate the 180-bed hospital, with 80 additional beds in maternity, and to improve the local capacity for health care. The University of Washington Global Health Department sends adult medicine doctors to Kenya, but neonatal and pediatrics need to be addressed. Plus the staff is limited, and they have limited experience.

The hope is for on-going staffing of the clinic so local people can get the obstetric and general health care they don’t have access to now. A long term goal is to try to develop Kenyan residency program, too.

PL: What has it meant for you personally to go on these trips abroad and lend your skills?

DC: I would say, for me, the opportunity to work in

diverse medical settings in developing countries is both fulfilling and invigorating. Sometimes in the busy day-to-day reality of medical practice it’s easy to forget why one wanted to practice medicine in the first place. These experiences bring me back to the realization that when you take away all the layers of complexity that surround modern medicine, at the core it’s about doing your best to help someone in need. When you put that notion in the context of a completely different medical system and realities of life, it stands out as really the only thing that matters.

Here in Naivasha I have been working and teaching in obstetrics primarily. During a recent resuscitation of a newborn baby I felt like I was practicing “MacGyver medicine;” figuring out how to innovate a rubber glove into an airtight seal for our broken oxygen compressor, for example. The other side of that is that I feel in order to make a long-term impact on the health of these communities, the bottom line goal is to teach and train local health care providers. The projects that I believe will have the longest impact are partnerships that increase the level of knowledge of everyone involved.

PL: What is the reception the doctors get from local people? Do the cultural differences in these other countries provide a challenge?

DC: Yes, because you have to be sensitive to the ways the locals perceive the medical conditions and their beliefs around health and wellness. Asking people to change their lifestyles can be a sensitive issue. You want to motivate them to change how they do things instead of demanding they change. For example, many times the people keep their water supply in open storage that their animals drink from. It’s not enough to say, “You can’t share your water with your animals.”

You have to give them the information on bacteria and disease and let them decide that changes need to be made. If the idea comes from within the community, it is more accepted.

PL: Does your future include continuing work overseas?

DC: I would like to pursue a career in this country with academic family medicine in a structure that would permit me to spend a month or two a year working on long-term overseas projects. I’m working on designing a fellowship that would include time abroad at these clinics. The working name is the GOAL (Global-health, Obstetrics And Leadership) Family Medicine Fellowship at ISU. It would provide time in obstetrics training, a Masters in public health through ISU, as well as time spent in Kenya, Peru and South

America at established clinics. It’s designed to appeal to promising residents in the U.S. interested in doing this type of work so we can draw them to ISU.

PL: Do you have any plans to return to Kenya after this trip?

DC: If the GOAL fellowship is approved, I’ll be going back to Kenya for six months in 2014 because it will provide the funds to have fellows and U.S. residents rotating through to serve as a teaching structure to augment the local capacity for health care. It’s the ideal setting to usher in improved health care overseas and long-term, ongoing collaborations with universities in the U.S. and Europe to amplify the long-term impact.

PL: Your trips generally last about month each.

What’s been the most difficult part about leaving for these trips?

DC: Without a doubt the hardest thing has been to leave my wife back home. In the future she plans to join me in these travels. She is a Physician Assistant and also holds an MPH degree. She also is interested in global health. But for reasons of work responsibilities she hasn’t been able to join me on these adventures yet.

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On The Cutting Edge

Portneuf Medical Center

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oday’s unprecedented rate of technological advancement is

transforming the practice of medicine. We can now do more for patients than any group of healers in human history. The more breakthroughs in technology, the more important it is to continue to invest and to provide the latest, high quality medicine.

Physicians who practice at Portneuf Medical Center are able to test, diagnose and treat patients with the best technology available in the medical field. Our philosophy remains enterprising, open and eager to accept new and innovative advancements.

“We are dedicated to providing our patients excellence in medical care and access to the latest technology,” said John Abreu, Interim CO-CEO, PMC. “As we continue to invest in the latest technologies, physicians can be confident they will be able to provide the highest level of care to their patients.”

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Listed below are just a few examples of the recent investments Portneuf Medical Center has made to ensure cutting-edge modern medicine is available to members of our communities.

21st Centuryy Hospital: Hospita tal:l: At Portneuf Medical Center, we recognize that to be a part of an integrated

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health-care system, which includes a strong prevention component and high quality, patient-centered care, we have to be here from the beginning of life to the end. As a center for ongoing health and wellness, our focus is on developing community-based programs, investing in continuous improvement and integrating technology in the care-delivery process. To that end, PMC built a 21st century health center not just through bricks and mortar, but by also orchestrating a true consumer-focused organization with a genuine, core focus on the patient’s experience and well-being.

PMC delivers more choices of greater quality. We value individual health over sickness and we encourage all to become healthier.

Heart Hospital within a Hospital:: PMC knows hearts – so well, in fact, that one of the nations’ foremost health care ratings company, awarded PMC a five-star rating for coronary bypass surgery for three consecutive years, making us the only facility in Idaho to receive the distinction three years running. From diagnostic angiograms to lifesaving surgery, Portneuf Heart and Vascular Center offers patients state-of-the-art care and the first hybrid cardiovascular interventional operating room in the region. PMC is now, one of just a handful of hospitals in the country with what is known as a hybrid operating room. The revolutionary room is a cross between a traditional operating room and an actual cardiac catheterization lab. Fusing together an operating room with the advances of radiology, Portneuf Heart and Vascular Center is farther ahead of the curve than most places in the country.

Su Sur rgical Sol olutions: Robotic surgery offers many benefits for patients and represents a significant Surgical Solutions: step up in surgical accuracy and patient comfort. The precision of the da Vinci system offers desired results without the long-term recovery that often accompanies traditional surgery. The use of robotic technique in surgery is expanding all the time. Physicians and their patients have the latest in surgical solution here in southeastern Idaho.

State-of-the-Art Cancer Center: At the new Portneuf Cancer Center we have Southeast Idaho’s most advanced radiation therapy system. Additionally, by investing in the latest CT scanning equipment we have fulfilled our mission to provide the best and most comprehensive cancer care for the community. From our state-of-the-art new cancer facility to our educational programs, from our support services to our committed team, Portneuf Cancer Center was built with patients in mind. By pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer, we strive to continue the advancement of human care.

Telemedicine Solutions for Rural Communities: Many specialists ‘see' patients in their own communities by using high-speed telecommunication systems, computer technology and specialized medical cameras. PMC’s use of sophisticated telehealth equipment makes specialty health care convenient, cost-effective and accessible for those living in remote and underserved areas.

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Unique Décor plus so Much More East Idaho Home Interiors has that one-of-a-kind piece you’re looking for.

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hat started out as a hobby turned into a passion and evolved into East Idaho Home Interiors. “Before I moved back to Pocatello where I attended graduate school, I used to help people decorate their homes in Idaho Falls,” says Jen Putnam, owner of East Idaho Home Interiors, Store and Showroom. “It just grew into something so much bigger and I knew that Pocatello could handle and appreciate a fresh design room with lots of options.”

While the store is filled with unique décor and quality items, not all of it is brand new, which lends to the charm. “Eighty percent of the inventory is brand new while the rest is refurbished and repainted. Some of our items are on consignment as we work with multiple local vendors, and we’re always looking for more,” explains Putnam. New shipments arrive weekly from over 30 different retail and wholesale vendors and distributors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for all you need to do is ask for it. Putnam will try to find it or something similar the next time she places an order.

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dilemmas, questions and concerns,” says Putnam. “We often tell people to bring in pictures on their phone of rooms or spaces they need help with and we’ll create a grouping for them to look at. There’s never any commitment to buy. You can buy nothing, one piece or all the pieces. We love working so closely with our clients and are always happy when we can help them feel good about their choices.”

Putnam says there’s an emphasis on local in her store. “I appreciate all the people who think and shop local first. They tend to enjoy quality, unique pieces and really support their small business owners. It really does make a difference and helps provide great variety within our community.”

When you stop in to browse or ask decorating questions, keep a lookout for unique jewelry, purses, hair accessories, baked goods and more. Though this is an interior design store, it’s also a great place

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Owner Profile Jen Putnam, Owner to shop for small, personal gifts, housewarming presents, handmade items, prom gowns and wedding dresses. Yes, wedding dresses and wedding décor rentals. “We do a lot of wedding and reception rentals,” says Putnam. “People end up with beautiful, unique weddings that are economical and fit most budgets.”

East Idaho Home Interiors provides local residents the opportunity to see the latest decorating trends, find one-of-a kind decorating items and furniture or decorate an entire house! Get inspired when you shop at EIHI and transform your living space today.

Jen Putnam is no stranger to hard work. After spending a year fixing up a rental building, she purchased the store’s current location and transformed the building into specially designed vignettes to showcase the store’s products and provide decorating ideas. In addition to owning/ managing East Idaho Home Interiors, she’s a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

Opening East Idaho Home Interiors not only provided an opportunity to share her passion and talents, but Putnam is also using it as a way to teach her children about responsibility and hard work. They join her at the store when they’re not in school or busy with extracurricular activities.

Locally owned and operated 237 E Center Street in Pocatello, ID 208-242-8443 | Fax: 208-232-2766 http://eihi.net Hours: Thursday 11-5, Friday 11-7, Saturday 11-5.

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Cutting the Cord Digis Idaho is bringing internet connectivity to Southeastern Idaho.

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igis Idaho and its support staff of nearly 100 employees has arrived with a flourish in southeastern Idaho.

With the acquisition of Big Dog Internet services, Digis Idaho announced their presence and began upgrading internet and VOIP phone service in many rural and mountainous areas common to the southern Idaho area.

“We offer services, good solid services to areas that may not have been able to receive such service in the past,” says Jared Dunn, one of the many network engineers employed by Digis Idaho. “We are providing fixed broadband service at high speeds.”

With a strong technical staff, Digis is taking internet service to a whole new level and reaching clients by using a non-traditional method.

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“Fixed broadband internet service is where we are able to use radio signals to provide internet and VOIP phone signals to our customers rather than the traditional method of using buried cables to support the technology,” says another network engineer, Graham Castleton. “We provide service to areas where fiber may not have been buried yet, or where fiber cannot be utilized to reach customers.”

Focusing on building lasting and pleasant relationships with their customer base is a priority for Digis Idaho. Their motto of putting the customer first is evident in every conversation with every team member from their company.

“We know that we have to put the customer first in this business,” says Dunn. “We offer competitive pricing and superior customer service. That is our edge in a very competitive business and will allow us to continue to grow and offer even more services to our customers.”

Digis Idaho boasts an expanding and consistent coverage area since moving into Idaho and Northern Nevada. Strong signal strength is available throughout Southern Idaho, from the Utah and Nevada borders to areas that include Pocatello, Idaho Falls and even as far west as the Boise area.

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“We continue to build our clientele and we are expanding into other markets on a continuous basis,” explains Castleton.

“We have coverage throughout the southern part of the state, including the Boise area. We are working on total coverage, but have not yet moved into the panhandle part yet.”

With a parent company that is focusing on growth within the industry, Digis Idaho has been on the receiving end of nearly $200 million of investment in improving the available technology which is essential in keeping the company competitive.

Building a network that is scalable and able to meet the ever changing demands of their customer base is also a priority for the rapidly growing company. This allows for Digis Idaho to continue to offer good value with everyday low pricing for their customers.

“We offer 24 hour per day customer service and send out technicians on a minute’s notice to handle customer’s concerns,” explains Dunn. “We are well trained, motivated and educated and continually reminded that our customers have to come first.”

Offering comparable speeds to what is available with DSL, Cable, Ethernet and Fiber and doing so in areas not serviceable by those technologies will surely keep Digis Idaho at the forefront of the Internet provider companies currently in place.

And with a company-wide customer base approaching 165,000, Digis Idaho is making a difference in internet availability for many residents of a mountainous state.

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Revitalizing Pocatello Homeowners, neighborhoods, and the economy benefit with help from the Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services.

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ocatello Neighborhood Housing Services is celebrating 20 years of helping the Pocatello community prosper. A progressive alliance between residents, business, and government, PNHS labors to revitalize target neighborhoods, advance affordable housing, and establish community pride through the promotion of healthy neighborhoods.

zeroes in on old houses, removes abandoned and unsightly properties, and constructs lively, vibrant new homes. Since its inception, PNHS has constructed more than 130 new homes and rehabilitated over 330 old properties. Houses along Washington, Garfield, Grant, and numerous other streets are more energetic and accommodating thanks to PNHS.

PNHS is a dynamic, multi-faceted alliance supporting an abundance of community housing initiatives.

The nine employees are busily involved in overseeing the development of six of Pocatello’s most cherished neighborhoods: Alameda, Bonneville, College, Lewis & Clark, Old Town, and Whittier.

Revitalizing Pocatello’s older neighborhoods involves much more than physically rebuilding old properties. A healthy community is built from knowledgeable individuals. To educate Pocatellans about the nuances of home ownership, PNHS offers extensive homeowner resources. Granting loans to families for home improvement, down payments, and closing costs, PNHS wants to help families move toward a

Neighborhood rejuvenation is just one major aspect of what PNHS offers the community. PNHS

Infill home buyers, the Bennett family, are happy with their purchase.

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Donations help keep PNHS running. If you’d like to give, visit their website at www.pnhs.org. You’ll also find a link to their services, tool library and homeowner/buyer resources.

208-232-9468 | 206 North Arthur Ave. better home. Their homebuyer education classes, an 8-hour seminar held monthly, teaches people how to stay afloat when buying a new house. The goal is clear, according to Executive Director Mark Dahlquist: “People should be armed with knowledge. We add stability to the community by educating new homeowners. It’s going to be the biggest purchase of your life. We want to guide people through that.”

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PNHS provides further financial assistance with a fully-certified foreclosure mitigation counselor, reverse mortgage counseling, finance fitness education, and credit counseling. The results are staggering. “People who take our classes are a third less likely to go into foreclosure,” notes Dahlquist. Any financial problems can be cleared up with a little help from the friendly staff at PNHS.

For yard work and clean up, PNHS offers a tool-lending program. With an enclosed trailer to transport their vast library of tools, PNHS provides this popular service for the smallest charge possible. The tool-lending program grows each year and supports any type of rental, from scheduled to drop-ins.

The benefits of Pocatello Neighborhood Services are deeply ingrained in Pocatello’s neighborhoods. After 20 years of service, PNHS has lent millions of dollars to revitalize hundreds of homes. By helping families secure a happy habitat, PNHS strengthens Pocatello. For every dollar spent by the program, roughly five dollars are pumped into the local economy. “We help transform the look, attitude, and feel of an old neighborhood,” says Dahlquist. The alliance hopes to extend to further neighborhoods in the coming years and is busy preparing a pavilion for Caldwell Park.

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Every year the staff at PNHS organizes a Neighbor Works week project to help clean up selected neighborhoods.

PNHS provides a tool trailer so residents don’t have to purchase or rent equipment just to keep their yard looking nice.

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Dogs like Murdoch need great homes. If you are considering a pet, consider adopting from the Pocatello Animal Shelter.

Pals for Paws For animals in the Pocatello Animal Shelter, life is a game of chance—but you can change that.

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This is why animal shelters are so important. Facilities like the Pocatello Animal Shelter have made it their mission to care for these unwanted animals, and hopefully find them new, loving homes. “So often we hear that a pet has behavioral problems, or the family doesn’t have time or the financial resources,” says Mary Remer, Department Head at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. “While our main role is to shelter animals and provide adoption opportunities ... we strive to promote responsible pet ownership through public education and support programs to reduce pet overpopulation.”

In 2012, PAS took in nearly 4,000 animals, about 60 percent were adopted, transfered to rescues, or claimed by their owners. “Shelter dogs are good dogs,” says Kristen DaviBatya, Volunteer Coordinator at PAS. “If you’re looking for a family dog, this is a great place to start your search.” If the shelter doesn’t have the type or breed of animal you’re looking for, you can get on a waiting list until that animal arrives. But if adoption isn’t the right thing for you and your family, there are other ways to help the shelter reach their goal of increasing adoption numbers.

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION In November 2012, the residents of Pocatello overwhelmingly passed a bond to help re-

build the Pocatello Animal Shelter. The facility broke ground in 2013 and they hope to have a grand opening ceremony in December of 2014. With the current shelter in disrepair, the bond was absolutely necessary for the shelter to build a new facility.

Unfortunately, the amount of money approved by the bond was less than the shelter required for the construction. The economy is improving, which is fantastic, but it’s also driving up the cost of goods for building. Your donation can help offset these costs.

Financial contributions can be made directly to the City of Pocatello specifically for the new animal shelter or you can donate to the Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter by visiting their website: www.friendsofthepocatelloanimalshelter.org.

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Just like babies, most animals need love and interaction. They need to be exercised, petted, and cared for in general. If you have a soft spot for animals and an extra hour to spare each week, contact PAS to learn about what’s available for you. You do have to be 18 years old or older, but PAS will train you and provide you with all the necessary tools to be a safe and effective volunteer. Responsibilities range from office work to cleaning kennels; socializing the animals to working at events around the community, and even options to help right from your home. To sign up for volunteer work call the shelter at 208.234.6157 or visit their website www.pocatello.us/animal.

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During the month of June you can support the “Adopt-A Shelter Cat” event. Throughout the entire month, cat adoption prices are discounted. Each cat adopted goes home with a special gift and you can purchase tickets to win a raffle prize at the end of the month, plus all proceeds raised through the sale of the raffle tickets goes to support the shelter.

You can also get your pet involved in the giving and join in the annual fun run, Run With the Big Dogs.

Participants can choose from a 2.5K walk, 5K walk, or a 5K run with our without a dog. Held annually in September, each “team” will receive a t-shirt, bandana for your dog and a “doggy” bag with special treats and information. All proceeds benefit the Pocatello Animal Shelter.

Donations made to the Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter are used to fund the following programs.

Donors may choose to designate their donation to one of the following funds or have their donation be used where it is most needed.

PETS FOR VETS

Another way PAS is helping animals find good homes is through the program Pets for Vets. This program is their way of saying “Thank You” to all the brave men and women who fight or have served our country through military service. The program pays a portion of the regular adoption fee at the Pocatello Animal Shelter for any current or past military personnel (I.D required). However, the discounted adoption rates are based on available funding (hint: consider donating to this cause).

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Older pets have a harder time dealing with the stress in the shelter environment and often experience longer stays at the shelter before adoption. Therefore, this fund was created in hopes of getting them adopted and in homes more quickly. The fund helps reduce the adoption fee for shelter dogs that are 6 years old or older.

SECOND CHANCE FUND

While the Pocatello Animal Shelter budget takes care of a majority of the shelter expenses, it often times does not stretch to cover care for animals that come in with injuries, may be in need of a medical exam, needs medication or special veterinary care while staying at PAS. The second chance fund is used to help cover those expenses.

CELL DOG PROGRAM

The Pocatello Cell Dog Program is a collaborative effort between the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center, K-5 Kennels and the Pocatello Animal Shelter to allow inmates a chance to give back to the community through training and socialization of dogs at the animal shelter. The program is based on a nationwide model that unites inmates and homeless dogs for the purpose of socializing the dogs to make them more adoptable for families in the community. The dog learns basic obedience and qualifications for Canine Good Citizenship status. The inmates benefit from the chance to serve the community and contribute to a project that modifies their behavior by learning patience, responsibility, delayed gratification, consistency and other basic parenting skills. This is truly a program where everyone wins.

You can help reduce the number of stray and relinquished pets in need of a home. Either through responsible pet ownership, adopting a pet from the shelter, volunteering your time, or donating your money (even contributions of a $1 are appreciated) you can change the fate of an animal and the life of a person for years to come.

You can help reduce the number of stray and relinquished pets in need of a home. Either through responsible pet adoption, volunteering your time, or donating your money (even contributions of a $1 are appreciated) you can change the fate of an animal and the life of a person for years to come.

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HOGs Gone Wild Local program helps integrate the disabled (and able-bodied individuals) with an active lifestyle.

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he Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group, or CW HOG first surfaced on the campus of Idaho State University in 1981.

The intent was to provide opportunities for people of all abilities and skill levels to enjoy any and all outdoor activities in a safe and enjoyable manner.

The CW HOG program has grown into so much more in its 32nd year of existence.

Under the leadership and tutelage of Ron Waters, Dana Olson and Bob Ellis, the program has mentored thousands of interested individuals and provided opportunities to many more to be involved on a volunteer basis.

“I first became involved in the CW HOG program in the early 1990’s,” says Tom McCurdey. “I had suffered a spinal cord injury and was aided by family and friends in learning a more active and productive lifestyle through the programs being offered.”

Interested in skiing and whitewater rafting, the CW HOG program quickly became a mainstay in McCurdy’s life.

“I was amazed that there were so many programs being offered, that not only taught you the basics of many outdoor activities, but also taught you how to do them safely and appropriately,” says McCurdey.

“To have so many experienced and educated individuals with so many reference materials at hand was really great and opened my eyes to the outdoors once again.”

Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, rock climbing, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and survival techniques are but a few of the many activities offered by the CW HOG program and the list continues to grow with each passing season and year.

Dana Olson, Outdoor Activities Center Director, has been instrumental in the growth of the program over the years, following her first love, whitewater rafting.

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“Being part of the Outdoor Program, and as a result, a part of the CW HOG program, has given me a dream-come-true-life and lifestyle,” says Dana Olson.

“I was allowed to work my way into the program from the time that I was a student, to when I became the assistant director in 1989, until I was asked to be the director in 1998. I have met many, many wonderful people and had some extraordinary experiences along the way. I wouldn’t trade any of those opportunities for anything in the world.”

Peter Joyce, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, came aboard in the 1990’s as a rock climbing enthusiast extraordinaire with a willingness to share his wealth of knowledge to others. The Outdoor Program continued to grow and blossom under his guidance.

“I can’t express in words how much it has meant to me to be allowed to be associated with people as talented and knowledgeable as those in the Outdoor Program and the CW HOG program,” says McCurdey.

“It has definitely meant the world to me and has expanded my lifestyle immeasurably.”

An offshoot of the CW HOG program is the annual “Pig Out”, a fundraiser that brings the community together. Scheduled for each fall, the “Pig Out” allows everyone in the community to dine with those in the CW HOG program. Dinner includes barbeque pork, Idaho Baked potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, Dutch oven vegetarian dishes and ice cold beverages. All proceeds go the CW HOG organization, providing additional outdoor recreation and social activities for individuals of all abilities.

The CW HOG program and Outdoor program also built, operate and oversee the Alpine Tower, located on the corner of Barton Road and Alvin Ricken Road.

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Thrifty Business Cleaning out your closets benefits more than just thrift store bargain hunters.

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he brisk business that thrift stores make of selling second-hand merchandise at yard sale prices serves multiple purposes. First, they take the used items you can’t quite bring yourself to throw away off your hands and out of your garage or attic. Second, by selling donations at a significant discount, people who can’t afford to pay retail prices for new merchandise can buy the items they need at a price they can afford. Finally, since many thrift stores are run by charitable organizations, the proceeds from the sales gives those organizations a source of income, freeing them up from reliance on donated money.

Most people have donated used items to a local thrift store at least once in their lifetime. Whether it’s a sofa sporting outdated upholstery or a box of baby clothes, once the articles are donated, no further thought is given to them. But the journey your cast-off items take is an interesting one. And maybe in the back of your mind you know you are contributing to a worthy cause, but it’s reassuring to know just how far your donation goes to help the community around you.

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Idaho Youth Ranch The Idaho Youth Ranch has been helping at-risk Idaho youth since 1952. Those in Pocatello recognize the Youth Ranch as a thrift store, but Tracy Rowe, Vice President of Development, Marketing and Communications says that the organization is undergoing a re-branding.

“The Idaho Youth Ranch is more than a thrift store,” Rowe says. “It exists to help kids.”

The Pocatello store has secured a new location and will be moving to the Fred Meyer Plaza on Yellowstone in November, 2013. For now, donations of gently used items are accepted at the current location on Main Street between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Tracey Rowe credits the success of the thrift stores with keeping Idaho Youth Ranch stable and allowing it to grow in a difficult economy. After administrative and fundraising costs, 86.5 percent of the proceeds goes into the Youth Ranch programs.

If you have a donation for the Idaho Youth Ranch, you can drop it off at the store, but they pick up donations, too. Pick-ups for the Pocatello area are coordinated through the Twin Falls office and can be scheduled by calling 208-732-0292. Visit the Idaho Youth Ranch website at youthranch.org to read their donation guidelines and find out more about the programs, or call the local store at 208-478-8141 for more information.

As donated items arrive, they are sorted into groups. Clean, saleable merchandise can be priced and on the shelf in as little as 30 minutes. Other goods may need basic, superficial repairs before being placed on the floor.

The Idaho Youth Ranch strives to maximize every donor’s gift. Excess items and those to be recycled are shipped to the distribution center in Boise. That allows stores across the state to re-purpose surplus goods and ones that don’t sell, and request items they need.

The proceeds of the sales made at the Pocatello store benefit local at-risk youth through Idaho Youth Ranch programs including family counseling, adoptions, animal-assisted therapy and YOUTHWORKS!, a 16 month program developed to prepare Idaho youth for the workforce through mentoring and on-the-job training.

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Deseret Industries Deseret Industries has been a fixture in Pocatello for over 75 years, aiding people with disabilities.

When you donate items to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints-sponsored thrift store, they go through two sorting processes. The first separates unusable items from the as-is ones. Unsaleable items are recycled, while the usable ones are separated into more specific categories like clothing, electronics, books, house wares and sporting goods. Then donations are priced and placed on the floor where they are given two to four weeks to sell.

While an item is on the sales floor, the price may be decreased if it doesn’t sell immediately. After about a month, it is removed from the floor to make room for newer merchandise. Goods that don’t sell are recycled, either by sending them to various humanitarian efforts around the world or by selling them to clothing brokers, with the proceeds going to the training program.

Deseret Industries doesn’t hold seasonal items back such as Christmas, Easter or Halloween decorations until the appropriate season. They’ve found that, for them, those things sell year round. That eliminates the need to warehouse them and means that, regardless of the time of year, you can find any type of costume, ornament or decorations at the D.I. The thrift stores generate the funds to provide training for those who need help in the job market.

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“The program focuses on people who have a disability or other issue that has kept them from finding or keeping employment. All of the revenue generated goes to the training program for employing associates with a physical or other disability,” says Ron Turnbow Regional Manager of Deseret Industries.

Employees acquire valuable skills, both in-house and through jobs outsourced to other businesses, giving them the abilities and confidence they need in the public workforce. Professional social workers and counselors are on-site to assist associates in the program with issues that may arise.

“We see to it that the associates get the personalized help they need,” Turnbow says. “So the length of time a person spends in the program is determined on a case-by-case basis. It can be anywhere from one day to two years.”

Shopping at and donating to Deseret Industries supports this specialized training program. If you have items to donate, take a look at the donation guidelines posted on the website at deseretindustries.lds.org, or give Store Manager Ron Francis a call at 208-232-5171. When you drop off donations at the dock at 580 Roosevelt Avenue, bring them between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Mondays or between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and a store associate will be happy to help you unload the articles.

Goodwill Goodwill has always endeavored to help Pocatello individuals and families reach their highest potential.

Community Relations Officer Chelle Feist says that people who donate items to Goodwill not only support the employment, training and other Goodwill-sponsored programs, but they’re also serving the community by keeping their used items out of the landfill.

When goods arrive at the store, saleable merchandise is separated from items to be recycled. The recycling is bundled and sold to companies that recycle all types of items, making the most of every donation that comes in. The useable goods are priced and put on the floor where they remain until sold, or for a maximum of five weeks. During that time, merchandise is rotated to give everything the best possible chance to sell before it’s taken off the floor. Items that might sell better during a specific season or holiday are stored until the appropriate time, but most unsold items join the non-salable ones for recycling.

Feist points out that Goodwill reaches beyond employment and training courses that help those on welfare gain the skills to get jobs. They also have programs for early intervention for children with disabilities, home care, home health and home hospice services and, of course, Easter Seals.

“Ninety-two percent of the store’s proceeds go to supporting all these programs and helping people right in Pocatello,” Feist says.

If you have a donation for the Pocatello Goodwill store at 441 Yellowstone Avenue, just take it in anytime between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The store accepts a wide range of usable items from clothing to house wares, furniture, sporting goods and books. If you have a question about items you’d like to donate, call the store at 208-233-1445.

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Dentist Visit? Yippee!

Once kids experience Dr. McWhorter’s office, they’ll be asking to go to the dentist.

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f asked to describe your dentist’s office, would you say it has bright green walls with spaceships soaring overhead, yellow puffy clouds and giant purple trees? Would you call it “Tooth Town” and mention that your friend “Mr. Slurrpy” is a regular visitor and “happy air” is what you breathe instead of regular air? If you answered “yes,” then people might think you are full of laughing gas, unless of course, you’re a patient at Dentistry for Kids in Pocatello.

For 14 years Dr. Robert McWhorter’s practice, Dentistry For Kids in Pocatello, has been treating everything from simple check-ups to in-house sedation and surgeries. He sees patients from the time they get their first tooth to 18 years old.

Although he and his staff specialize in teeth, kids are actually their true forte. “Everybody loves our office,” says Debi Swanson, office manager, “we are very kid-friendly, yet professional and patient.”

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P It was during Dr. McWhorter’s third year of dental school when he had his first encounter with the pediatrics department. “Most of my classmates hated it,” Dr. McWhorter remembers. “I did my three week rotation and loved it! I thought, ‘this is what I want to do.’” Though dental school edified primarily about adults, Dr. McWhorter says, “Kids were just so much more fun.” Seeing a child’s beaming smile when they’re done with an appointment and knowing that the experience was great for the kids is affirmation that Dr. McWhorter chose the right kind of practice.

The office is designed to cater directly to children and the staff is specially trained to work with kids so that each experience is a special one.

Parents are permitted to accompany their young ones back to the dentist’s chair and observe how positive a dentist visit can be for their child. From the ceiling mounted TV’s to the kid-friendly verbiage (remember “Mr. Slurrpy”?), every effort is made to relax your child so they have an enjoyable experience. Longtime customer and mom of five, Katie H., says, “They always treat my kids very well and make sure they are comfortable.”

While going to the dentist for the first time can be a very emotional experience, the staff at Dentistry for Kids knows how to minimize fear and recognize when enough is enough. “We won’t push kids beyond what they can handle,” says Dr. McWhorter. “We want to make sure each visit is a positive one and if things aren’t going smoothly, we’ll reschedule.” This approach to dentistry takes away a lot of the anxiety generally associated with a dentist visit. It also helps that whether or not a patient has made it through the visit, all kids get a chance to take something from the toy box. Raffles happen too so patients can win prizes.

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Maintaining a calm demeanor and encouraging a positive experience are just part of everyday life for Dr. McWhorter and staff. Dentistry For Kids is not just another office visit; it’s a playful, learning experience for your children and a helpful environment for parents. So the next time your kids need to get the sugar bugs off their teeth, take them to “Tooth Town” and let them experience clean teeth the fun way.

“It’s just fun to see kids come in who are just a little apprehensive their very first time, and then they come back the second time and are cool like they’ve been doing it for years,” says Swanson. “The kids really seem to enjoy it here.”

Having four kids of his own, Dr. McWhorter already shares a remarkable bond with children. His kids are able to keep him on his toes and to think creatively.

When his oldest son lost his first tooth, Dr. McWhorter actually misplaced the tooth. “In the process of wiping the counter down I lost it,” says the doctor. A momentary panic for any parent, but Dr. McWhorter didn’t lose his cool. “I’ll call the Tooth Fairy tonight and make sure she knows you lost a tooth,” he told his son, (a perk of being a dentist, of course).

“So the next morning there was money under his pillow.”

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Pumped Up Wrestling in Pocatello takes other regional events to the mat.

By Peter Kelsch Photos courtesy Bell Photography

Making kid’s wrestling dreams come true and producing a handful of Olympic wrestlers, the USA Wrestling West Kids & Cadet Regional Tournament is the largest USA Wrestling Tournament in the United States. Held for the past six years in Pocatello, this tournament brings thousands of passionate wrestlers to southeastern Idaho. According to Ned Zollinger, Western State Chair and organizer of the annual event, the tournament is “a goldmine for East Idaho, and most people don’t even know about it.” The tournament draws families from the entire West Coast and offers a variety of events for wrestlers to throw down in and enjoy.

The West Region of USA Wrestling is by and far the largest region, and Pocatello has the privilege of hosting its annual tournament. Held the third week of June at Holt Arena, the 2013 tournament had over 2,000 participants in 3,744 different entries. “It’s the largest kids’ tournament in the United States,” boasts Zollinger. For the six-day event, Holt Arena is filled with 20 wrestling mats and thousands of wrestling fanatics. Specifically for wrestlers five to sixteen years old, boy or girl, this is the biggest tournament most of these kids have seen.

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Zollinger is a self-described wrestling junkie and has been actively involved in the tournament community since the mid-1980s. “Wrestling is in the family,” he says. His three boys wrestled and now all six of his grandsons and one of his granddaughters take part in the sport. It has become a family activity. “Now when we have a Saturday tournament, it’s a family reunion,” Zollinger says. His son, Brock now coaches wrestling locally, interacting with regional wrestlers and spreading the joys of the sport to a new generation. Wrestling has brought Zollinger’s family closer together, giving the children a goal to strive towards and the parents an event to bond with and encourage their children in.

By hosting tournaments, Zollinger hopes to bring more families together through wrestling in the same way his family has been strengthened. Families travel from as far away as California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Arizona, and that trip often becomes a full-fledged family vacation. The positive impact the tournament has on the youngsters extends beyond the tournament itself. “The kids get to travel with their family, so it’s a full family vacation. The parents’ interest is put on the kids. The focus is all on them and their competition. It’s great for the kids, and in their spare time they may get to see Yellowstone.” Zollinger loves the sport of wrestling and wants to share it with as many people as possible.

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Caleb Call 120 pounds 14 years old Hobbs Middle School, Shelley, Idaho At West Regionals 2013- 2nd in Freestyle, 3rd in Greco-Roman At Nationals in Orem, UT 2013- 5th in Freestyle Caleb started wrestling because he wanted to be just like his older brother, Chase, who also wrestles. He felt it was meant to be when his dad brought him his first pair of wrestling shoes; they were blue. Caleb’s goals are to be a four-time State wrestling champion and to wrestle in college like his brother. “I love the sport of wrestling. It teaches me so much I need to deal with in everyday life.”

If any wrestling tournament is going to pump up these young wrestlers, it’s the West Kids & Cadet Regional. The tournament was the first in the United States to offer all three styles of competitive wrestling: folk, freestyle, and Greco-Roman. Zollinger realizes how important this tournament can be for young kids, and works meticulously to put it on each year. “This is big time for the wrestlers,” he says, “they think they’re as big as the big guys.” And a good amount of the participants will go on to become the big guys. Zollinger has had many future Olympians pass through his tournaments: Henry Cejudo (gold medal 2008), Cael Sanderson (gold medal), Jake Herbert (silver medal), and Tervel Diagnev (bronze medal) all wrestled in West Regional in their youth.

With such a successful history, Zollinger continues to inspire the wrestling youth of the West Coast with each consecutive year.

The West Regional Tournament is a bonanza for people of Pocatello as well.

Zollinger touts his tournament as “the largest single tourist event in Idaho.”

With over 1,100 families spending a week in Pocatello, the benefit to the community is massive. The tournament sells out hotels and campgrounds in Pocatello and overflows to hotels in Idaho Falls, even though 300 dorm rooms are also used to house participants. Drawing so many families to Pocatello is a huge boon to local businesses. Visiting families have bought new cars, patronized downtown businesses, and explored the attractions of Yellowstone, Bear World, and Idaho’s vast outdoors. Not only do the participants experience some of the most intense wrestling of their lives, they also learn a bit more about our great state.

Zollinger plans to keep his tournament going here in Pocatello for as many years as he can. The West Kids & Cadet Regional Tournament is building a strong wrestling tradition in Southeastern Idaho by churning out future Olympians, strengthening families, and expanding the experience of thousands of young wrestlers. Next year’s tournament starts on June 15 and registration information is available at www.themat.com.

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Zach Belnap 144 pounds 14 years old Sugar Salem Middle School, Sugar City Western Regionals 2013- 1st in Greco-Roman Zach wants to be Western Regionals Greco Champion next year. “Wrestling makes me feel accomplished,� he says. Zach and Caleb are both coached by Brock Zollinger and spend hours each week honing their skills and becoming better athletes.

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Behind the Counter

Ed Snell’s Pharmacy isn’t just about pushing pills.

By Peter Kelch Photos Hollie Hemenway

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appy and healthy. That’s what the staff at Ed Snell’s Pharmacy wants for every person that walks through their doors. With a friendly, knowledgeable staff and breadth of services above and beyond pharmaceuticals, Ed Snell’s is different from every other pharmacy in town. The walls are lined with all sorts of beneficial devices to make life easier: therapeutic mattresses, bathroom furniture, clothing, baby needs, walkers, and lotions. This isn’t a national, impersonal chain.

It’s a family-owned, homegrown pharmacy dedicated to making a difference in the lives of their customers. A visit to Ed Snell’s will ease your life in many ways.

Ed Snell, an alumnus of Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy opened his business in 1988. Since then, he has expanded in size and scope. Over the years, he has helped young pharmacists in Hailey, Jerome, and Blackfoot to start their own pharmacies. He knows a thing or two about what customers want and he genuinely wants the pharmaceutical practice as a whole to succeed.

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Ed Snell’s Pharmacy also provides medical equipment suited to the personal needs of each patient. For those struggling with sleep apnea, Ed Snell’s offers the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine to help restore deep sleep. They also provide lift chairs, walkers, home IV supplies, and home oxygen to help improve personal lives. Ed Snell’s offers My Dose Alert, an internet-based prescription reminder system, free of charge as a service to the community. Anyone in the community can register for prescription dose alerts by contacting the pharmacy.

Dear Customers,

HOLISTIC APPROACH

Ed Snell’s offers a wide range of holistic medicines.

Snell focuses on “functional medicine,” a unique health concept aimed at treating the entire individual, rather than a specific malady. “The goal is to hopefully help them get off the medication,” says Snell. Ed Snell’s pharmacy realizes that a straight pharmaceutical approach may not always be the best course of action. As a board-certified clinical nutritionist (in addition to being a pharmacist), Snell is readily available to provide nutritional counsel to patients.

His group of professional and caring pharmacists are willing to go the extra mile, too. Each staff member engages in conversations with the clientele at a personal level and truly cares about their health and well-being. Individual employees have been known to personally help patients pay for medication, check in on elderly clients, and in one case, even deliver movies to a shut-in customer to make her life a little better. The staff also does everything possible to keep healthcare costs low for each customer. They strive for health through functional medicine and realize that there’s much more to each person’s well-being than what a traditional pharmacy provides.

You have seen us through many trials including my daughter Ambie’s brush with death. You have been there to celebrate the marriage of our kids and the birth of 26 grandkids—21 of Ed’s and five of Roger’s. Wow, look what happens in 23 years! We have truly been blessed to share all this with so many of you.

Many of you were there when we opened the store on 8th Street, a small energy-efficient store where we offered only prescriptions. We now occupy five times more space than that first store and pretty much have anything you need for your health. If we don’t have it, we can get it.

We look forward to decades of service yet to come.

—Ed Snell

HORMONE BALANCING THERAPY

One important service Ed Snell’s offers the community is Targeted Hormone Balancing Therapy. The friendly staff at Ed Snell’s will evaluate individual hormone levels, and then create a personalized, bio-identical hormone therapy to help restore hormones to healthy levels.

Each treatment plan is fit to the individual and takes into consideration aspects such as age, lifestyle, and family history. Ed Snell’s has been offering hormone therapy since 1988 and stresses the importance of hormone balance in reaching a healthy outcome. More information on hormone therapy is available online at edsnellspharmacy.com.

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“Having been on medications for years, I decided it was time for a change but didn’t know what to do! Dr. Zoe was able to diagnose me correctly, cut down my meds safely, and do a back injection that had completely ridden me of pain! Not only that, but she was also hilarious!

Thanks Dr. Zoe!”- Brian S.

The Pain Stops Here Dr. Holly Zoë, of East Idaho Interventional Pain Center believes pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

By Jennifer Erchul

Photos Hollie Hemenway

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man walks into a doctor’s office with debilitating chronic pain. Desperate for relief, he begs the physician for help, but gets only minor assistance. The pain continues, and the man seeks out multiple doctors to see if anyone has a solution, but always ends up empty-handed. It gets to the point where the man has so many issues that nobody would see him, and no insurance would authorize treatment, even though there were massive issues that needed attention. What could he do?

Enter East Idaho Interventional Pain Center. “This patient was not turned away from our office but was treated,” says Colby Jenson, CEO of EIIPC. “The complication was authorized by insurance and done right away in order to correct the issue for the patient. There is nothing more rewarding than not only helping a patient, but changing their life for the better almost immediately.”

Nearly 80 percent of physician visits are prompted by pain. It happens to be the most common reason people seek medical attention, and because it is such a personal, complex and subjective issue, many times the treatment is not the most effective.

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208-523-7246 Even though pain is so prevalent, Pocatello lacked interventional pain physicians until EIIPC opened in 2010.

With three primary care providers, EIIPC is able to provide individualized, custom treatments for each of their clients, regardless of the cause or symptoms. Some common causes of pain for patients who visit EIIPC include joint disease, headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and more. “When pain strikes we feel bad physically and emotionally,” explains Jed Willardson, PA. “Pain can interrupt our work, our recreation and our relationships, but we’re here to help.”

Patients can utilize EIIPC with or without a referral.

Unlike most specialists who tend to rely on referrals, the EIIPC welcomes patients who feel their regular physician hasn’t addressed their pain. “There’s nothing typical about any pain patient other than suffering and the need for a treatment plan that will effectively affect the outcome of the patient’s well-being in the resolution of their pain,” says Jenson. “Each patient is individual and has different needs, prognoses, and potential treatment options. Our patients differ demographically, socioeconomically and even culturally but they share one thing in common: pain.”

With energy, experience and compassion like that of Jenson, Zoë, Willardson, and Richardson, along with all the other staff, there’s no reason to not go to East Idaho Interventional Pain Center for your pain concerns.

Stop your suffering and start living again. Call today to schedule a consultation with the experts who care.

Pain Scale

Everyone feels pain differently. Some people have conditions that should cause great pain, but don’t.

Others have no sign of a physical problem, but are in great pain. Pain can be acute or chronic, mild or severe.

Common terms used to describe pain include: numbness, tightness, aching, burning.

One way in which physicians get an idea of how much pain a patient is in is to use a pain scale (pictured here). While it’s still subjective, it is a good starting point for describing discomfort. Another way you might consider talking about pain with your doctor is to think of relief as a bargaining chip. What would you give up to feel better? Ten years off your life?

No internet access for a week?

When you see a pain expert, go in prepared. Be ready to describe your pain, as specifically as you can, along with details about when the pain started. The more information you have, the easier it will be for your doctor to help treat your pain.

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f you met Jay Sluder on the golf course or the ski hill, you’d be struck by the active 59-year-old’s energy and friendly demeanor. What you wouldn’t guess is that he is a cancer survivor who beat the odds twice in the past 24 years.

The first incident of cancer appeared in the fall of 1989 while Sluder, an electrician, was wiring a vacation home in Island Park.

“My left shoulder was weak, and before the job was done it collapsed,” he recalls.

An acquaintance who was a doctor of orthopedics with experience in oncology recognized the previously undetected lump on Jay’s shoulder to be osteogenic sarcoma. By December, he was admitted to the hospital at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City to have the mass removed. Within a month, he started an experimental protocol of drugs and chemotherapy. At the time, osteogenic sarcoma only had a 2 percent survival rate.

“We didn’t know that then,” says Jay’s wife, Sheryl Sluder. “But the survival rate didn’t matter.

Recovery was the only option we ever considered.”

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After spending a year in and out of the hospital for rounds of chemotherapy treatment, Jay was pronounced cancer-free.

In 2008, however, a routine test for prostate-specific antigen levels (PSA) came back elevated, indicating prostate cancer. Because of his age and previous bout with the disease, Jay opted for surgery without treatment.

“If I had the radiation seeds implanted and they didn’t work, then surgery wouldn’t be an option later,” he explains.

December of 2008 was a replay of December 1989, with Jay undergoing another surgery. Like the one before it, this operation was successful.

“The doctor came out to tell me it had gone well and he asked me if I realized the previous cancer only had a 2 percent survival rate at the time,” Sheryl remembers. “I told him we’d found out since then, but I said, ‘Here it is Dr. Norman: that [osteogenic sarcoma] had a 2 percent survival rate, prostate cancer has a 98 percent survival rate—he’s 100 percent!’”

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The Sluders’ sense of humor together with a stellar support group is what Jay credits with the score being Sluder-2, cancer-0.

“The doctors, the nurses, my friends— everyone around me made it possible, everyone here,” Jay says as he points around the room, indicating his wife along with family photos.

“There were people ahead of me and behind me in that experimental treatment group in 1990 who didn’t make it. This is why I’m here.” That, and the lure of summertime camping, the annual 4th of July golf tournament plus another season spent on the Idaho ski hills he loves.

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The Balance Revolution Slackers all over are embracing the fun and challenge of slacklining.

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by Peter Kelsch

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stare across the desert abyss at the white one-inch wide webbing flickering in the wind and disappearing into the distant cliff face. I focus on the opposite side of the highline, envisioning walking each section, hoping for mental calm the entire way across, and fearing every terrifying step to come. I place my right foot on the line, just over the 400-foot vertical drop. My leg is shaking and twitching, instinctively resisting what I’m willing it to do. I raise my arms, check that my leash knots are correct for the fifth time, and take a deep breath out.

I step into space and the abyss attacks every muscle in my body. The line moves erratically side to side under my weight as I try to correct it. The force of the movement only intensifies my own uncertainty. A deep breath in and the line calms for a moment. I take a step. Breath out. Another step. With my left foot to the side for balance, I post on one leg and stare at the anchor a hundred feet away, trying to breath, waiting for my body to calm. I blink and the highline flashes out of sight. I stop breathing, tense up, and the line works up a growing vibration under my feet. I tilt further to the right, my left leg dangling out, trying to regain balance. One degree too far and the world collapses around me. I lose sight of the anchor. My eyes shoot to the webbing in front of me. I look at where I want to grab the line as I fall past it. I make an effort to catch with my hands, but the line is above me before I can even get a finger on it. Grabbing at air, I tumble breathlessly into space. My leash catches me with a snap, violently twisting me around.

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“I’m safe, I’m okay,” I tell myself, though my quivering body tells me otherwise. I hang from my leash long enough for the swaying to stop. I glance under me to see the ground hundreds of feet below. Still trembling, I climb up my leash and grab hold of the line. The one-inch of tensioned webbing feels reassuring in my fingers. I work my way back to the edge, shamble up onto the rock, and sit down. My heartbeat is vibrating through my whole body. I look out at the desert mesas and distant mountains and, laughing, contemplate how absurd slacklining is.

Highlining is the extreme end of an obscure sport called slacklining. Slacklining is growing in popularity and is becoming commonplace in Pocatello’s parks.

This balance sport involves walking flat, one-inch wide webbing strung taut between trees. Slacklining is distinct from tightrope walking due to the dynamic, stretchy nature of the webbing used. Polyester and nylon webbings provide a powerful bounce, so the line is more like a stretched rubber band than a static tightrope. An offshoot of climbing, slacklining has been around since the late 1970s. This balance discipline is steadily gaining support as more and more people join the balance revolution.

The appeals of slacklining are diverse. When first starting, the challenge of simply walking across a line drives you on. Though it feels foreign and shaky at first, slacklining becomes much easier with practice. With enough time, anyone can overcome the initial wobbles and walk a short line. After that, walking a slackline becomes a meditative experience. The mind must be blank for the primitive instincts of balance to keep the walker upright. Slacklining makes for an excellent workout, especially when walking longer lines or performing hard tricks. It is ideal cross-training for other balance-related sports such as skiing, gymnastics, and skateboarding.

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Over time, variations of slacklining have taken hold, including tricklining, longlining and highlining. Here is a guide to what each of those disciplines are.

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SLACKER

No, this is NOT a lazy person who doesn’t turn their assignment in on time. A “slacker” is a person who performs slacklining.

TRICKLINING

The line’s dynamic nature allows for bounce and tricks on the line. Tricklining revolves around landing complex tricks. Tricklines use high tension to produce massive bounces. From butt-bounces to backflips, tricklining gets more extreme each day as harder tricks are landed. Simple tricks like kneeling and lying down have progressed to extreme knee- and back-bounces. Tricklining is much more fast-paced than other aspects of slacklining but demands the same intense precision.

LONGLINING As a slacker masters walking shorter lines, the challenge of walking longer lines becomes alluring. Longlining demands intense mental and physical focus for the entire length of the line. As wobbles are kicked into the line, the slacker must relax and calm the line down, which becomes more difficult as the line gets longer and heavier.

With longer slacklines, the anchor points must be placed higher up. A handful of the world’s best slackliners have battled across lines longer than 1,000 feet.

HIGHLINING

The most extreme form of slacklining is called highlining. This involves setting a slackline up high. The slacker is tethered to the line by means of a leash and climbing harness in case of falls, though untethered, free-solo walks are performed by a few elite individuals.

Highlines can be rigged between cliff walls, tall trees, buildings, or other structures. On a highline, the mental aspects of slacklining become acutely intensified. The body and mind panic because of the exposure and the challenge becomes calming away every thought to balance and walk the line. When highlining, deliberate rigging is necessary to keep the slackliners safe. Two lines are used instead of one, one line as a main line and one as a backup.

As long as a highline is carefully rigged, it is very safe. Each component of the system is redundant so that a single failure will not result in injury. Highlining can be extremely dangerous and must not be attempted unless under the guidance of professionals.

The first highline is the epic Lost Arrow Spire highline in Yosemite National Park, first crossed in 1985 by Scott Balcom, the founder of highlining. This highline remains the most classic in the world, at 55 feet long and 3,000 feet high. Other extreme highlines have since been established all over the world. Highlining continues to be pushed further each day; the current record highline is 492 feet long.

Slacklining is an engaging balance sport that anyone can learn to do. It is ideal mental and physical exercise for all ages. It trains muscles all over the body and improves the slacker’s balance and mental clarity. A basic slackline can be assembled from carabiners and webbing; information on how to get started and rig your own slackline is available all over the Internet.

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Your Ultimate Recreation Solution

Upgrade your outdoor experience with a visit to Park-A-Way RV & Marine

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hh, the great outdoors! There’s nothing quite like leaving your day-to-day behind to enjoy some fresh air, get your feet wet and your hands a little dirty. And Park-A-Way RV & Marine can make “roughing it” a little less rough. With an enormous array of RVs, boats, trailers, ATVs and more, they have the inventory, know-how and experience to make your next camping or boating trip more comfortable.

Since 1963, Park-A-Way RV has been helping Idahoans elevate their outdoor adventures. What started as a one-bay backyard repair shop, has expanded into a 10 acre, 50,000-square-foot facility where customers can buy new recreational crafts, repair or touch up their existing item, or stock up on parts and accessories.

They continue to provide all the service a customer needs in one convenient spot.

With their large location, Park-A-Way has revolutionized the idea of a full-service RV shop. They have

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enough technology on site to build an RV from scratch! “We’ve taken full service to an entirely new level,” says owner, Ryan Smith. Customers save time and money by having everything available to get vehicles into top shape.

Does your RV need a little paint or touch up? Solved.

Park-A-Way’s 66 foot long paint booth and specialized upholstery division will have your camper fresh and new in a matter of hours. Need some metal work done?

Not a problem; the detail shop’s professional welders will fix all your metal needs and the tire shop can fit tires to any sort of vehicle. Do you need your boat patched up? Park-A-Way will fix that too. Their enclosed test pond allows the boat mechanics to test your craft before you’re out on the water, keeping you safe, dry, and happy. “There’s nothing we can’t do,” says Smith.

Park-A-Way even rolls its own aluminum for RVs. With all this action in one location, Park-A-Way’s full service

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model will easily eliminate any obstacles between you and the outdoors.

When you visit Park-A-Way, expect to spend some quality time with the friendly staff. Take a stroll through the many lines of vehicles and let Ryan Smith fit the perfect recreational vehicle to your family’s outdoor goals. Smith’s business goal here is clear: “We want to help you have fun.” The knowledgeable sales and service staff strive to send you back out into open air with a grin on your face. All the information you need to find the perfect boat or RV is just a friendly conversation away.

So if you’re looking to get out on the water, camp in the woods, and explore the world this season, ParkA-Way RV & Marine Supercenter is your one-stop shop for fun. Let nothing stand between you and your family’s enjoyment. Visit Park-AWay RV to get your family back outdoors!

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A Restaurant that Shines The Brass Rail Restaurant is a hidden jewel for Pocatello.

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ucked away in a cozy corner of the main lobby of Pocatello’s Clarion Inn, lies one of the best kept culinary secrets of the Gem State. The Brass Rail Restaurant isn’t just your typical hotel restaurant serving mediocre food. Instead, diners can expect to experience some of the most pleasurable fare Pocatello has to offer.

The Brass Rail Restaurant offers a complete dining experience for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The ambiance is suitable for a business lunch, a celebratory dinner or an intimate, romantic rendezvous for two. “It’s not a traditional hotel-type restaurant,” says executive chef and food and beverage manager, Jerry Dietz. “It’s upper scale, but also family dining and casual combined.”

The Brass Rail provides something for everyone, not just the weary traveler looking for something quick and easy. With excellent service, great menus, and a variety of specials, hotel guests and Pocatello residents alike, will be pleased with the selection.

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tional fare with Dietz’s own special touch, like the Pepper Jack Steak Salad or Smoked Brisket Sliders. The soups and dressing are made fresh daily, too.

But the specialty here is dinner, which is apparent by the impressive menu. From succulent sirloin steaks to freshly caught Idaho trout, tender Waikiki chicken to gourmet mac n’ cheese, diners might find it difficult to make a selection. “Our hand-cut steaks have always been a big hit, though” says Dietz. They also have an all-youcan-eat Prime Rib special on Friday evenings, which costs just $19.99 per person or $35 per couple and includes a side dish and salad or soup.

And it’s not that the menus are simply impressive, but everything on them is fresh, homemade and perfectly executed. “We have the best food in Pocatello for the money, value and quality of the food and service we provide,” says Dietz. Round it all out with an excellent wine list, and you can see why The Brass Rail Restaurant is a diamond of the Gem State, and a jewel of a place in Pocatello.

THE MAN BEHIND THE MENU Meet Jerry Dietz, Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Manager

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Pepper Jack Steak Salad Blackened Chicken Sandwich Idaho Ruby Red Trout Grizzly Cut Rib Eye

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Chef Dietz cut his culinary chops right here at The Brass Rail Steakhouse. Some 38 years ago, when The Brass Rail was known as the Holiday Cafe & Steakhouse, Dietz worked in the dishroom.

Over time he worked his way around the restaurant from dishwasher to line cook, and all the way up to food and beverage manager. But his love has always been working in the kitchen.

“When the opportunity presented itself to become an executive chef, I couldn’t resist,” says Dietz. And The Brass Rail has benefitted from it. Dietz has designed and developed a wonderful menu with a wide variety of entrees, certain to satisfy even the most critical of palates.

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Pier 49 Pizza

815 So. First Ave. 208.234.7000 thebridgewinebarandrestaurant.com

1000 Pocatello Creek Road 208.234.1414

We offer fine dining experience and atmosphere with menus that will please even the most sophisticated palate. Choose from our delicious fine dining menu or, for a more casual experience, select something from our Bistro or Pub menus. Much of our food is local and fresh—no microwaves here, our food is made-to-order!

We offer a wide selection of wines, 16 taps of beer, and have a full bar so you can enjoy a cocktail before dinner, or just relax with a nice beverage and appetizer.

Since 1991, creating the gourmet pizzas you experience exclusively at Pier 49 Pizza has been a quest for perfection the ultimate fusion of premium ingredients and culinary art. Fall in love with recipes refined to the perfect taste, texture and appeal. It is your chance to “Fall in Love with Pizza, Again.”

www.pier49.com M - Th. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; F - Sat. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tu. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Menu Highlights: Flank and Ribeye Steaks Fried Pickles Ruben Sandwich Custom Burgers

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Lombard Street Nob Hill 49er Alcatrez

MEXICAN

El Herradero 123 Jefferson 208.233.6747 455 N. Arthur St. 208.232.2200

M - Sa. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

El Herradero serves only the finest authentic Mexican cuisine. Our affordably priced menu offers a la carte items, dinners, and combos to satisfy your craving and your wallet. The friendly and efficient staff will have your food out in no time. So if you’re in the mood for a real Mexican meal, El Herradero is the place to be.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Fajitas Carne Asada Enchiladas Burritos

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Bar and Grillg

Steak

Chalk Horse

Texas Roadhouse

655 N. 5th Ave. 208.233.1841 www.chalkhorsebar.com

560 Bullock St. 208.238.7427 www.texasroadhouse.com

M - Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m. to midnight

Mon. - Thurs. 4 to 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. noon to 11 p.m.; Sun. noon to 9 p.m.

Pure liquid pleasure is served up at the Tiki Bar located outside the Chalk Horse, a smoke-free bar and grill where the vibe is as chilled as the drinks. With a variety of entertainment choices, the Chalk Horse is the perfect place for enjoying the company of good friends.

Everything we do goes into making our hearty meals stand out. We handcraft almost everything we serve. We provide larger portions so you get more food for your dollar. Our food’s not the only thing that’s Legendary at the Roadhouse — our fun is too! From our line dancers to our jukebox to our friendly servers, you’ll enjoy every second you spend in a Texas Roadhouse.

MENU HIGHLIGHT Pocket Nachos Pocket Burger Sunday Ribs

Menu Highlights: Hand-Cut Steaks Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs Made-From-Scratch Sides Fresh-Baked Bread

Asian

Chang’s Garden 1000 Pocatello Creek Rd. 208.234.1475

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T - Th. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; F - Sa. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. 11: 30 a.m. to 9 p.m

Since 1995, family owned and operated Chang’s Garden has been serving delicious Chinese food to Eastern Idaho. With lunch specials, combinations, chef ’s specialities, and family style dinners, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. We also have imported beer and special spicy dishes for those who like it hot. Delivery and take-out available.

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A guide to some of Pocatellos’ best places to eat.

ITALIAN

Greek Cuisine

PV’s Pasta & Vino

Grecian Key Restaurant

138 N. Main St. 208.233.1322 www.pvspastavino.com T - Th. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; F 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sa. 5 to 10 p.m.

314 N. Main St. 208.235.3922 www.greciankeyrestaurant.com M 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; T - Th, Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; F 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PV’s pasta & Vino brings the Italian flare to Old Town! Being able to provide our customers with great appetizers, entrees, decadent desserts, wonderful wine and a superb night out in Pocatello is our desire and love for the business. Being voted one of Pocatello’s favorite caterers we can provide you and your guests with a great event!

Located in the heart of downtown, we serve authentic Greek cuisine in a casual setting. Our carefully crafted menu, extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and elegant, yet cozy, atmosphere brings the best of Greece to your dining experience. Since 1981, our family has been dedicated to serving only the freshest ingredients. Come taste the Mediterranean!

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Stuffed Portobello Mushroom PV’s Signature Lasagna Ribeye Portobello Vino 5 Course Wine pairings the 3rd Thursday of every month

MENU HIGHLIGHTS Gyro Sandwich Philly Sandwich Sophie’s Choice

Mexican

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant 612 Yellowstone Ave. 208.233.9933 M - Sun. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

At El Caporal Mexican Restaurant, we are committed to satisfying our customers with great food and excellent service. We offer a wide variety of Mexican- American dishes for lunch and dinner including combinations, specialty dinners, burritos, enchiladas and all your favorites. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you can find it here!

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Healthy Sleep for Healthy Living If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s rest, it’s

By Peter Kelsch time to visit Health & Wellness Sleep Institute.

Photos Hollie Hemenway

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egular sleep is crucial to leading a healthy life. Insufficient nightly rest will not only make you cranky, but may also wreak havoc on your health, increasing your blood pressure and risk for cancer.

If you’re not getting the restful sleep you need to power through each day, Pocatello’s Health & Wellness Sleep Institute will help lay your nightly obstacles to rest. The doctors and staff at The Sleep Institute have rejuvenated the lives of thousands of Pcatello’s citizens through the convenience of their one-stop sleep center. Whether you’re suffering from sleep apnea, insomnia, or one of any numerous sleeping disorders, The Sleep Institute will assess your health and lifestyle to tailor an individual solution for you.

Pocatello Sleep Institute’s location on the corner of Carter and 15th Avenue provides all the somniferous necessities in one location. Eliminating the hassle of dealing with an outside doctor, hospital, sleep specialist, and equipment provider, The Sleep Institute has all these services in one professional building. Zac Rice, The Sleep Institute’s office administrator, proclaims, “We have all the sleep you need without the run around.” Consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and equipment are all available here for the patient’s convenience.

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Dr. Daron Scherr is The Sleep Institute’s director and has been treating sleep disorders for 15 years. Board-certified by the prestigious American Board of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Scherr employs all the latest technology and knowledge to help you regain the comfort you deserve. Together with his friendly team of nurse-practitioners and certified technicians, Dr. Scherr will

S consult with clients in-depth to treat all aspects of the sleep disorder.

Sleep is crucial for overall health. Insufficient rest slows the metabolism and can cause weight gain. By focusing on a whole-body approach to sleep medicine, the staff at The Sleep Institute takes into account every aspect that may be interfering with a peaceful night.

Health problems, stress, and lifestyle factors can all throw Helene Poulos-Edmo, DNP, FNP-C off sleep. Problems such as obstructive sleep apnea can increase one’s risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart attacks, and 20 different types of cancer. To alleviate all these factors, the staff’s solutions range from equipment such as the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine, medication, herbal remedies, lifestyle changes, and an increased overall awareness of sleep.

The Sleep Institute provides all the knowledge and expertise you need to return to rest. To get the most from sleep, Zac Rice advocates that people practice “consistent sleep hygiene.” The process of going to bed and waking at the same time each day maintains a regular circadian rhythm that can solve many health issues. For a deeper understanding of your individual sleep, schedule a relaxing sleep study.

By spending a night at The Sleep Institute, clients will see digital analyses of each stage of sleep and gain insight into any disturbances throughout the night. The clinic’s hotel-like accommodations provide large, comfortable beds, soft pillows, and private bathrooms for a warm, tranquil atmosphere and an effective sleep study.

Sleep

Interesting Facts about Sleep • The record for the longest period without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes during a rocking chair marathon. The record holder reported hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision, slurred speech and memory and concentration lapses.

• Anything less than five minutes to fall asleep at night means you’re sleep deprived. The ideal is between 10 and 15 minutes, meaning you’re still tired enough to sleep deeply, but not so exhausted you feel sleepy by day.

• A new baby typically results in 400-750 hours lost sleep for parents in the first year.

• Exposure to noise at night can suppress immune function even if the sleeper doesn’t wake. Unfamiliar noise, and noise during the first and last two hours of sleep, has the greatest disruptive effect on the sleep cycle.

• The “natural alarm clock” which enables some people to wake up more or less when they want to is caused by a burst of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin.

Researchers say this reflects an unconscious anticipation of the stress of waking up.

• Tiny luminous rays from a digital alarm clock can be enough to disrupt the sleep cycle even if you do not fully wake. The light turns off a “neural switch” in the brain, causing levels of a key sleep chemical to decline within minutes.

• To drop off we must cool off; body temperature and the brain’s sleep-wake cycle are closely linked. That’s why hot summer nights can cause a restless sleep. The blood flow mechanism that transfers core body heat to the skin works best between 18 and 30 degrees. But later in life, the comfort zone shrinks to between 23 and 25 degrees - one reason why older people have more sleep disorders.

• Teenagers need as much sleep as small children (about 10 hrs) while those over 65 need the least of all (about six hours). For the average adult aged 25-55, eight hours is considered optimal.

• Some studies suggest women need up to an hour’s extra sleep a night compared to men, and not getting it may be one reason women are much more susceptible to depression than men.

Source: ABC News Australia and The National Sleep Research Project

Take back those restful nights by making a trip to the Pocatello Health & Wellness Sleep Institute. A normal sleeping pattern can boost your health tremendously, lowering cancer risk, easing stress, and re-energizing the body. The Sleep Institute’s staff wants to share the joy that comes from a rejuvenated life. Get your groove back and visit The Sleep Institute tonight.

www.pocatellosleep.com

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Connecting a Community From nature’s beauty to social events, the Portneuf Greenway has it all.

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By Lisa Jensen Photos Hollie Hemenway

he natural beauty surrounding Pocatello is undeniable. The scenic environs include mountains, native vegetation and wildlife... and besides, a river runs through it. Though not the fabled Blackfoot River of the movie, the Portneuf River is yet another naturally charming feature of the southeastern Idaho town. One with enough appeal, in fact, that it is the centerpiece of Pocatello’s Portneuf Greenway, even lending its name to the trail that crisscrosses and parallels the waterway for over nine miles running through the southwest part of Pocatello. New paved walking and biking paths are planned for the underserved Highland area as well.

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Initiated in 1992, the Greenway has developed in leaps and bounds throughout the years. Benefactors from local businesses and generous individuals are responsible for the development of various sections of the Greenway, not only donating money, but time as well, clearing away undergrowth and helping to improve pathways. While the the Greenway does shine as a jewel in the city, you might be surprised that its development is not a result of county or city taxes or monies.

Created to facilitate outdoor activities, any section of the Portneuf Greenway is the ideal place for a nature walk, a bike ride or a jog. The paved sections are popular with rollerbladers, cyclists and all segments attract dogs walking their humans. Most of the trails are complete, though there are areas where

the trails are not connected but the foundation continues to try and access the land to build trails. Parks dot the Greenway from one end to the other, so choose a spot anywhere along the trail for an afternoon of picnicking and play, or make a day of it by starting at one end of the trail and working your way to the other.

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The Edson Fichter section of the Greenway, with its swimming hole, fishing pond and walking trail that winds through 40 acres of natural gardens, is typically a busy area, drawing those who enjoy fishing as well as those who don’t. If you don’t happen to be a fisherman, you’re still likely to catch glimpses of native wildlife like ducks, geese, deer, an occasional coyote or even a moose.

Thanks to generous donations and memberships, building the Greenway in Pocatello has not only provided a place for biking and jogging, it’s become a gathering spot for fun events and fund-raising affairs.

Although the trail is available for use year round, most of the events take place during the summer months: • Moms and kids of any age can celebrate Mother’s Day at the Mom and Me 5K Fun Run/Walk starting at the Centennial Park point of the Greenway.

All the moms are honored with a flower, and there are t-shirts and refreshments for all plus a raffle for locally donated prizes. Proceeds benefit Southern Idaho Public Health • Grapes and Hops is the wine and beer tasting event of the summer season. Held at the picturesque Rosewood Reception Center next to Taysom Rotary Park right on the Greenway, this annual event a fun way to help raise money for the Greenway. There is an appetizer contest that’s sure to satisfy drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

Planners are replacing the wine pull however, with a more community-friendly balloon burst where participants purchase numbered balloons for $10. The person with the last un-popped balloon at the end of the night wins $250.

• Walk With a Doc takes residents on trips along the Greenway with a different local physician each week all summer long and into early fall. It’s a great way to get some exercise and discuss medicine in a healthy, casual environment.

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• RiverFest is almost as old as the Greenway itself.

The annual event takes place every year, rain or shine, at Raymond Park to celebrate the Greenway and Pocatello’s support. Live bands play music throughout the day and food and beverage vendors feed the masses. If you’re feeling both generous and lucky, you can buy a raffle ticket to support the Greenway and for a chance to win a new bike and other prizes.

• The Greenway Grind in Living Colour, a 5K run held during the week of July 4th, promises a kaleidoscope of color as all the runners dress boldly, a spectacular sight to see. It’s also a great way to raise money for the Greenway.

• The Greenway Gala is the height of the social season in Pocatello with the bonus of supporting the Greenway as a nice little additional benefit. The evening’s events take place at the country club and includes a cocktail social hour, a formal dinner, and a dessert auction afterward. Don’t worry about getting in the door without a tux or an evening gown. It is formal, but it is, after all, Pocatello.

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Whether you’re a local, or you’re in town for a visit, the Portneuf Greenway is a destination worth visiting. The friendly people at the Greenway office are always happy to answer any questions you have. Just give them a call at (208) 234-4929. If all you need is a map of the Greenway, they are available at the Pocatello Chamber of Commerce or the Community Recreation Building. These comprehensive trail maps are always updated to point out interesting features and help you find your way along the Portneuf Greenway. You’ll find it’s a place where visitors can enjoy the relaxing, natural setting that Pocatelloans get to live in every day, and for the home-towners it’s a striking reminder of how fortunate we are.

Advanced Water Systems The Greenway is now accepting donations online. The Greenway Foundation relies on your tax-deductible donations in order to improve the Portneuf Greenway trail system each year. Please consider donating today!

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Why I Love Pocatello The Pocatello Life staff took to the streets to find out why people love living in Pocatello. Turns out a lot of Pocatello residents are bit camera shy—but we did find some willing participants.

What’s your favorite reason for living here? Send your response and photo for our next issue of Pocatello Life to idaholifeeditor@gmail.com

David Louden: “I love Pocatello because of the vast array of out-of-the-house activities without the big city environment that usually accompanies the broader variety.”

Aaron Hooker: “Pocatello is great because of all the outdoor activities. If you love to get outside there are so many opportunities.

Summer is filled with mountain biking, camping, hiking, and fishing. There are also fun runs for the community as well as many other events. Pocatello is a great place to enjoy yourself and the outdoors.”

Liz Piva: ”Pocatello is such a diverse community and has a lot to offer any age. I love that it is a college town, it keeps Pocatello young. I love the community support that all the business people put forth to make Pocatello a wonderful town. Pocatello has a lot to offer someone to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

Skiing, mountain bike and hiking trails, and a green belt. I love that Pocatello is always striving to be better and bring businesses to our town to offer more for the people who live here and the ones looking to move here.“

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Teresa James: “I love Pocatello because it’s a great place to raise my kids.”

Kaci Jachim: “I love Pocatello because of all the fun my little boy has at Ross Park!”

Zac Rice: “I love Pocatello because of the people, and the wide variety of things to do here.”

Tiffany Olsen: I love Pocatello because of its proximity to the great outdoors; you can camp, bike, boat, fish, snow ski, and snowmobile within 20 minutes of your front door.

Shane Smiddy: “I love Pocatello because it is surrounded by beautiful mountains and it is a safe place for me to raise my children”.

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Air Conditioning - Automotive Dealers

Business Listings AIR CONDITIONING Vogt’s Heating & Air Conditioning 653 W. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.2504 www.vogtsheatingandair.com Please see our ad on page 15 APPLIANCE SERVICES Tucker’s Appliance Parts & ServiCenter 322 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1608 www.tuckersapplianceid.com Learn more on page 16 APPLIANCES Pocatello Electric Appliance & Services 258 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.232.1981 www.pocatelloelectric.com Please see our ad on page 62 ART Gate City Art Gallery 315 W. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.380.3166 Please see our ad on page 63 La Laraine Gallery & Paris Boutique 102 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.223.0373 Please see our ad on page 62 ASSISTED LIVING Quail Ridge Retirement 797 Hospital Way Pocatello, ID 208.233.8875 www.quailridgeretirement.com Please see our ad on page 15

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ATTORNEYS Avery Law 410 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.232.3020 www.averybankruptcylaw.com Learn more on page 18 Cooper & Larsen Chartered 151 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.235.1145 www.cooper-larsen.com Learn more on page 22 Gary L. Cooper, Attorney 151 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.235.1145 www.cooper-larsen.com Javier L. Gabiola, Attorney 151 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.235.1145 www.cooper-larsen.com www.willowcreekdental.com Gregory C. May, Attorney 216 W. Whitman St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.0132 mayrammellthompsonlaw.com May, Rammel & Thompson 216 W. Whitman St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.0132 mayrammellthompsonlaw.com Learn more on page 24 Bryan Henrie, Attorney 216 W. Whitman St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.0132 mayrammellthompsonlaw.com

Bron Rammell, Attorney 216 W. Whitman St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.0132 mayrammellthompsonlaw.com Aaron N. Thompson, Attorney 216 W. Whitman St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.0132 mayrammellthompsonlaw.com Peter Wells, Attorney 216 W. Whitman St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.0132 mayrammellthompsonlaw.com

Automotive Brambila Motors Brambila Motors 1625 N. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.339.5780 Please see our ad on page 64 Master Mechanix 625 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.478.8878 www.mastermechanixauto.com Please see our ad on page 64 Rocky Mountain Auto Care 422 E. Clark St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.2238 Please see our ad on page 67

Reed W. Larsen, Attorney 151 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.235.1145 www.cooper-larsen.com

Teel Collision Center 252 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.232.2068 www.TeelCollisonCenter.com Please see our ad on page 63

Ron Kerl, Attorney 151 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.235.1145 www.cooper-larsen.com

The Pit Stop Auto 255 S. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.478.1003 Please see our ad on page 65

Automotive Dealers- Day Spa

Business Listings AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS Cole Chevrolet 1325 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.2438 www.colechevrolet.com Learn more on page 34 Phil Meador Courtesy Ford Lincoln 1600 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.238.1600 www.philmeadortoyotas.com Phil Meador Toyota 1437 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.2700 www.philmeadortoyotas.com Learn more on page 30 Phil Meador Subaru 1540 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.7800 www.philmeadortoyotas.com BANKS Bank of Idaho 2300 Via Caporatti Drive Pocatello, ID 208.232.1700 811 E. Clark St. Pocatello, ID 208.234.6596 804 E. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.239.7748 www.bankofidaho.com Please see our ad on page 37 BEAUTY Callidora Day Spa 136 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.478.2520 Learn more on page 40 Couture Closet 136 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.478.2520

Hot Hair 200 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.8456 Please see our ad on page 65

Muse 501 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.251.4406 Please see our ad on page 62

BIKES East Fork Bikes 346 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.220.3419 Please see our ad on page 64

CRAFTS Mind Your Own Beadness 103 S. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.241.9162 Mindyourownbeadness.com Please see our ad on page 62

Carpet Cleaning

Mustard Seed Dreams 362 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1697 www.mustardseeddreams.com Please see our ad on page 65

AAA Giles Cleaning 627 E. 1500 North Shelley, ID 208.681.5595 gilescleaning.com Please see our ad on page 43 Catering Del Monte Meats 808 W. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.234.2061 www.delmontemeats.com Please see our ad on page 64 Cleaning AAA Giles Cleaning 627 E. 1500 North Shelley, ID 208.681.5595 gilescleaning.com Please see our ad on page 43 CLOTHING Couture Closet 136 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.478.2520

CREDIT UNIONS Idaho Central Credit Union 544 E. Benton St. Pocatello, ID 4537 Yellowstone Ave. Chubbuck, ID 498 N. Meridian Blackfoot, ID 208.478.3300 www.iccu.com Please see our ad on page 3

Day Spa Callidora Day Spa 136 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.478.2520

Cynthia Louise Boutique 122 S. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.232.2848 www.CynthiaLouiseBoutique.com Please see our ad on page 63

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Business Listings DENTISTS Center for Dental Excellence 1525 Baldy Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.238.0011 www.pocatellodentalexcellence.com Learn more on page 52 Comfort Care Dental 333 W. Cedar St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.5362 www.mycomfortcaredental.com Learn more on page 56 SmileMakers of Pocatello 675 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.478.5700 www.smilemakerspocatello.com Learn more on page 50 DOORS Quality Overhead Doors & Glass 915 S. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.3667 www.pocatellodoor.com Please see our ad on page 59 ENTERTAINMENT Pocatello.net 540 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.478.2137 www.pocatello.net Please see our ad on page 66 Fort Hall Casino Simplot Road Fort Hall, ID 208.237.8778 www.shobangaming.com Please see our ad on page 68 Tough Guy Lanes 403 E. Lewis St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.2930 www.toughguyslanes.com Please see our ad on page 65

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EVENT CENTER Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center 777 Bannock Trail Fort Hall, ID 208.238.4800 www.shobanhotel.com Please see our ad on page 73 EYE CARE 20/20 Family Eye Care 301 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.637.0841 Please see our ad on page 75

FIREPLACES Doug’s Fireplace Sales & Services 750 W. Quinn Rd. Pocatello, ID 208.237.4052 www.dougsfireplace.com Please see our ad on page 81 Mr. Mower 4500 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.9150 Mrmoweriii.com Please see our ad on page 81

Facial & ORAL SURGEON Facial & Oral Surgery 165 N. 14th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.232.2808 www.facialandoralsurgery.com Learn more on page 76 FINANCIAL Advisers Edward Jones 1177 Call Place Pocatello, ID 208.234.7400 www.edwardjones.com Please see our ad on page 79 Edward Jones 445 W. Chubbuck Road Chubbuck, ID 208.637.8232 www.edwardjones.com

FLOORING L & K Carpet One Floor & Home 129 N. 2nd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.6190 Learn more on page 82 FUNERAL HOMES Downard Funeral Home & Crematory 241 N. Garfield Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1050 Learn more on page 86 FURNITURE Paris Antiques & Consignment 102 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.223.0373 Please see our ad on page 62 GLASS John’s Paint & Glass 1060 S. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1050 Learn more on page 94

Health Care Insurance - Pet Boarding

Business Listings HEALTH CARE INSURANCE

NON-PROFITS CW HOG 921 S. 8th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.282.2730 Learn more on page 118

Allen Collins Agency 1219 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.9183 www.allencollinsagency.com Learn more on page 98 HEARING Centrum Hearing & Audiology 804 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.232.3131 www.centrumhearing.com Learn more on page 102 HOME DÉCOR East Idaho Home Interiors 237 E. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.242.8443 www.eihi.com Learn more on page 110 HOME HEALTH Comfort Keepers 357 W. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.234.9825 www.comfortkeepers.com Please see our ad on page 63 HOME SERVICES Tucker’s Appliance Parts & ServiCenter 322 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1608 www.tuckersapplianceid.com HOSPITALS Bingham Memorial Hospital 98 Poplar St. Blackfoot, ID 208.785.4100 www.binghammemorial.org Learn more on page 104 Portneuf Medical Center 777 Hospital Way Pocatello, ID 208.239.1000 www.portmed.org Learn more on page 108

INTERNET SERVICES Digis Computer Services 4978 Rainbow Lane Chubbuck, ID 208.235.5200 www.digis.net Learn more on 112

JANITORIAL SERVICES AAA Giles Cleaning 627 E. 1500 North Shelley, ID 208.681.5595 gilescleaning.com LAWN Equipment & Repair Mr. Mower 4500 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.9150 Mrmoweriii.com

Pocatello Animal Shelter 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs Pocatello, ID 208.234.6156 www.pocatello.us/animal Learn more on page 116 Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services 206 N. Arthur Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.232.9468 Pnhs.org Learn more on page 114 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Dentistry for Kids Pocatello 625 E. Alameda Road Pocatello, ID 208.237.1567 www.dentistryforkidsdocmcwhorter.com Learn more on page 124 PET BOARDING Pocatello Pet Lodge 4000 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.237.7387PHARMACY

MEDIA Falling Rock Productions 348 N. 3rd Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.251.2005 www.fallingrockproductions.com Please see our ad on page 66 MUSIC Main Street Music 401 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.234.7040 Please see our ad on page 67 P o c at e l lo l i f e | 159

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PHARMACY Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop 1015 E. Young St. Pocatello, ID 208.232.0049 www.edsnellspharmacy.com Learn more on page 130 PHOTOGRAPHY Capture Photography Hollie Hemenway 208.390.7911 www.capturephoto.org Learn more on page 136 Visions by Sorenson Craig Sorenson 208-380-1857 www.​visionsbysorenson.​com Please see our ad on page 162 PHYSICIANS

Idaho Kidney Institute 444 Hospital Way, PocatelloP ocatello, ID 208.904-4780 www.idahokidney.com 2381 E Sunnyside Road Idaho Falls, ID 208.904.4780 www.idahokidney.com See our ad on page 135 Pocatello Family Medicine Dr. Dylan Cole, DO 465 Memorial Dr Pocatello, ID 208-282-4700 www.isu.edu/healthmission

Physicians East Idaho Interventional Pain Center 1352 E. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.234.2345 2060 S. Woodruff Ave. Idaho Falls, ID 208.523.7246 www.eastidahopain.com Learn more on page 132

The Bridge Wine Bar & Restaurant 815 S. First Ave. Pocatello, ID 2067478.234.7000 www.thebridgewinebarandrestaurant.com Please see our ad on page 145

PLUMBING B & G Plumbing 625 W. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.232.5632 Please see our ad on page 67 RAILROAD Union Pacific 300 S. Harrison Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.236.5655 www.uprr.com Please see our ad on page67 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Park-A-Way RV & Marine 170 E. Siphon Road Chubbuck, ID 208.238.5857 www.parkaway.com Learn more on page 142

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Brass Rail Steakhouse 1399 Bench Road Pocatello, ID 208.637.6591 www.brassrailsteakhouse.com Learn more on page 144

Chalk Horse 655 N. 5th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1841 www.chalkhorsebar.com Please see our ad on page 146

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Business Listings Chang’s Garden 1000 Pocatello Creek Road Pocatello, ID 208.234.1475 Please see our ad on page 146

SLEEP Health & Wellness Sleep Institute 1553 E. Center St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.9355 www.pocatellosleep.com Learn more on page 148

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant 612 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.9933 Please see our ad on page 147 Pier 49 Pizza 1000 Pocatello Creek Road Pocatello, ID 208.234.1414 www.pier49.com Please see our ad on page 145 PV’s Pasta & Vino 138 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.233.1322 www.pvspastavino.com Please see our ad on page 147

El Herradero 123 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.6747 455 N. Arthur St. Pocatello, ID 208.232.2000 Please see our ad on page 145 Grecian Key Restaurant 314 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.235.3922 www.greciankeyrestaurant.com Please see our ad on page 147

Texas Roadhouse 560 Bullock St. Pocatello, ID 208.238.7427 www.texasroadhouse.com Please see our ad on page 146

SMOKING Smoke This 119 S. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.252.7894 Please see our ad on page 64 SOCIAL WORKER Linda Sharp, LCSW 150 N. Main St. Pocatello, ID 208.251.9779 Please see our ad on page 66 TIRES Quigley’s Tire Towne 246 S. 5th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208.233.5466 www.quigleystiretowne.com

WATER Advanced Water Systems 4751 Yellowstone Ave. Chubbuck, ID 208.237.2111 Please see our ad on page 153

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