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Haunted Mill Haunted Mill
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Anchor: For only ten dollars students and community members have been having a blast this Halloween season at the Haunted Mill in Teton. Reporter Kayla Gilbert decided to check out this popular attraction and see what the hype is really all about.
8 miles out of Rexburg stands a run down mill in the heart of Teton.
Some describe this place as chilling and others describe it as the best place to be on Halloween. But what really makes this place so haunted? I decided to take the risk and see for myself, to see what really makes this mill a popular Halloween favorite.
Daniel Hidalgo, an employee at the Haunted Mill photo booth, says that it’s a definite Halloween treat.
“Every year there’s a new thing that’ll scare you. And I don’t want to give away too much but I’ve worked here and I’ve gone through it a bunch of times and even I get scared,” said Hidalgo.
From the blood river falls to the fields surrounded by high voltage wire, the creative genius of this place is profound and seems to attract people of all ages.
“So I was in the Haunted Mill and I started to go through this little crawl space and I started freaking out and I almost cried,” said a girl who had just gone through.
“There were places where you couldn’t see and you didn’t want to move forward, and you get wet!” said Lacey Brewer, a BYU-I student who had gone inside.
What began as a flour mill is now the haunted house that has attracted crowds every Halloween season for thirteen years and still continues to do so.
But the warning has remained the same: Enter at your own risk.
From the Haunted Mill, I’m Kayla Gilbert. I News.
Anchor: The Haunted Mill hours run from 7:30 to midnight Monday through Saturday and also offers food at the Scone Silo outside of the Mill and a great photo booth. To learn more about the Haunted Mill and some of it’s chilling folklore, visit www.thehauntedmillinteton.com.
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Girls and Boys Girls and Boys
- From: paigeploghoft
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Once upon a time, there were boys. They made up fifty percent of the Earth’s population, and everywhere you looked, they would appear. Boys roamed the planet with girls, and if there were women around, the amount of men nearby could, and almost always would, triple.
But, this tale isn’t about girls; it’s about the boys in their lives. This is the untold story of how girls truly feel about boyfriends, relationships with guys in general, and the qualities that separate the men from the boys. Follow as we take a trip through the confusing forests of relationships, and just through that other end is the castle, where your Prince Charming or Princess awaits.
When it comes to determining the knights in shining armor among the stable hands, one thing sets them apart – personal hygiene. Women would like boys in general to be clean. After all, cleanliness is next to godliness. Please shower on a regular basis - thanks, we’d really appreciate it. And when it comes to wardrobe, girls don’t expect your clothes to be expensive and fancy, because they aren’t shallow. But, we would appreciate it if your armor actually fit you, instead of hanging halfway off of your rear end. It’s nice to see a man who can take care of himself. Of course, we love you for what’s on the inside, but we also love it when you take some extra effort to look your best for us.
We as princesses would also request that you take care of your bodies in the physical sense. Being healthy is important, and if you show us you care about your bodies, it means that you have your priorities straight – not caring about yourself shows you don’t care about anything else, either. You don’t have to be the next barbarian, but it impresses us when you implement exercise into your life. And what impresses us even more? Include us in your workouts! Staying healthy together is a good way to bond and strengthen (no pun intended) our relationship.
When it comes to physical appearance, ladies as a generalization prefer a prince who is clean-shaven. There are times when it’s appropriate (if you’re trying to start a career as a mountain man or you just returned from a weekend hunt) but for the most part women don’t like cuddling with a porcupine. Unless you’re Brad Pitt, you probably can’t pull it off anyways. We as future queens know that it’s a pride thing – you grow your beard to show dominance and to prove that you are manly enough to have facial hair to begin with. But we also like you to be presentable in society, and dating Sir Scruffy is not ideal.
Along with physical appearance, women have this general rule: when it comes to your behavior, please PLEASE don’t share with us what you had to eat for lunch by belching repeatedly. Once or twice is excusable, but fifty times is toxic. Your bodily functions are less and less amusing the more we have to endure them. The same goes for farting, but less. The less princesses know about that, the better. They are just not interested. These sorts of things are appropriate when you’re just hanging with the other knights, but we are your female counterparts and we would just like to imagine that your life is gas-free.
Your hobbies and interests are things that we are interested in, however. We might not be die-hard jousting fans, but we don’t mind watching with you once in a while without complaining. You shouldn’t expect your significant other to start liking everything that you do, though, because it will NOT happen. And we feel the same way - we have our interests, and you have yours. It’s okay to be different and have different tastes, just as long as there are some similarities in there too. After all, opposites attract!
Quality time together allows knights and ladies-in-waiting to develop their hobbies together, and to see what sorts of things they have in common with each other. So, let’s spend some time together. Please? We love being with you. If we didn’t we wouldn’t be dating you. Courting is like hanging out with your best friend but with more romance involved. So take us out to do something, because we like to get out and try new things. We might be deathly afraid of that giant spider in the corner, but we definitely have a sense of adventure.
Don’t worry about impressing us, because we’re already with you. Going on dates doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, and we don’t expect you to whip out your scepter or bag of gold coins every time we want to do something. As long as we’re together us ladies don’t care what we’re doing. Stargazing, picnics, taking a walk, and just relaxing with friends…it’s the simple things that matter.
We like being with you all the time, but we need time for our ladies maid’s, and you need to be with the Knights of the Round Table, too. Hanging out with your guy friends is encouraged, and as long as you let us know ahead of time that you have plans with the guys, we don’t care. Women love seeing their boyfriend with their family and friends, because it means that they have their priorities straight. Friends are important - don’t forget about them! They’ve been there for everything, from that time you got food poisoning on the trip to Camelot, or when your pet snake ‘slithered off’ while you were away at jousting camp. Try to balance the time you spend with them and us, otherwise you’ll have some unhappy best buddies.
Including us in your plans with the other knights will win you big-time brownie points. Women want to know how you interact in your friend circles while in a relationship. Approval from both ends is very important. It’s crucial to us to have our girlfriends like you, so you should be on your best behavior because the approval of them can heavily influence our decision on whether to behead you around or not. The same goes with your friends. We want your buddies to like us, so we can stick around.
Meeting your friends is nothing in comparison to meeting the King and Queen for the first time. This is the part that makes all girls nervous. It’s like meeting the friends, only ten times worse because it’s really the family’s opinion that can make your relationship sink or swim. If the family hates the princess, then your relationship is almost always in deep trouble. So, be supportive and sympathetic. Help us to relax by telling us stories about your family, and giving us hints on how to fit in. If Duke Jerry likes pineapples, let us know so we can get him one as a gift. If Lady Susie had a bad experience with the color red, warn us so we don’t wear it. By helping us to know the ins and outs of your family, we’ll feel much more at ease when the time comes to meet them.
We’ll do the same for you, as well, because we want our relationship to work. If you’re meeting each other’s families, it’s kind of a big deal. Princesses love their family, they love watching you with your family, and they would do anything to fit in with them. Meeting the family is similar to a job interview, except it lasts for hours with people you potentially could be related to for the rest of your life.
After you made it through all the twists and turns of the forest of relationships, you’ve finally arrived at the castle where the beautiful princess or handsome prince awaits. With these helpful ideas and informative facts about how women felt, the knights were able to leave their tool days behind to form healthy relationships without hurting their chances with the ladies in the future, and the princesses were capable of giving them that chance. And they all lived happily ever after.
The End
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Destruction spreads throughout Destruction spreads throughout campus, ninja style
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There has been a ninja invasion at BYU–Idaho.
Ninja Destruction, a pastime growing in popularity, has taken the campus by a storm — of nunchucks.
Sophomore Duncan Anderson an original Ninja Destruction player, said the game originated when a former student taught the game to his friends at a potluck.
“We started playing, and we played for five straight hours,” Anderson said.
Sightings of this game have been noted around town. Sophomore Derek Kerr has spotted people playing the game in parking lots, the BYU–I stadium, parks and apartment complexes.
Kerr said he learned about Ninja Destruction from his friend Stephanie Stevens, who brought the game from California. Kerr and his friends began playing a few weeks before the end of last semester. They started playing in their apartment, but as the group grew in numbers they moved the game outside. They now usually play at the stadium.
Kerr said Ninja Destruction is popular because it is a fun, active game that a large number of people can play.“[You] just need quick reflexes and [to] be on your guard. That’s all it takes,” Kerr said.
Anderson was surprised to see people playing Ninja Destruction at the park, and played a few rounds with them. Anderson said some skill is important to have.
“They weren’t very good at it, so I won a few games,” Anderson said.
Hannah Smith
scroll staffRules of the game
1. Start in a circle standing within touching distance.
2. The game moves clockwise starting with the Ninja Master
3. Ninja Master says, “Ninja Destruction” and the whole circle strikes a pose.
4. Ninja Master starts by attempting to “strike” (must be hand-to-hand contact) another player.
5. The target gets one swift movement to miss the strike. If the target is hit then he or she is out. If not, the player stays in and the player clockwise from the Ninja Master has a turn.
6. The game continues like this until all players are out.Photo by Hannah Smith
Originally Published 05/05/09
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Love Story: History in the Mak Love Story: History in the Making
- From: timng108
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Love Story: History in the Making
By Tim and Rebecca Ng(Please feel free to edit if too long)
Love at First Sight?
Right before I really started getting to know Tim, I was one of those tragic “Love isn’t for me- my last boyfriend broke me for good” types of girl. I wasn’t interested in love at all, in fact, I would categorize myself as being pessimistic towards it. The fist day I met Tim in Math 108, I purposefully put my backpack in the seat next to me so that no one would sit by me. When the teacher sent around the assigned seating chart to fill out, I practically rejoiced for being the lucky girl with the extra space around her. Then Tim came rushing in, and of course spotted and made his way towards the one chair I was praying he would miss. He had no idea, but he already had hit strike one. Strike two was when he started talking to the teacher like they were best friends (I had no idea at the time they worked together developing an online class). And strike three was that he had an English accent. I knew the girls must just go crazy for that, which would mean he HAD to let it get to his head, and if there was one thing I didn’t like- it was boys who thought too much of themselves (the prideful do always think it’s everyone else besides them). I could already tell this was going to be a long first block class.
I was taking 23 credits and working the 4 am campus janitorial job at the time. So it shouldn’t be a surprise when I say—there were a few Math classes I just could NOT wake up for. After I missed two in a row (of a first block class) I knew I needed help catching up. So, I knew I would have to talk to the boy beside me in class. Luckily, he was nice about helping out, so I invited him over for food (I’m Southern- that’s what I do!)
Love at First Sight?
Yep, this is BYU Idaho; strange things happen here. It was my first day of school for over 4 years and my first day of school in the USA. My sister had registered my classes and enrolled me in the Math 108 block class… ughh!!!! I’d been home from my mission for a year and girls were just not on the agenda; I was in a new country, a new school and a totally new environment. We all sat down in random seats and Bro. Goodwin made a seating chart – we were locked in our places for the next 7 weeks! So, yes you’ve guessed it, Rebecca and I were sat next to each other… and it was not love at first sight… it probably tilted the other way in fact! We didn’t speak much the first few weeks but towards the end of the block we’d reached a more jovial conversation. We were both busy and even dating was not on our minds, but She did invite me and another classmate to hers one day for some food and to help her with some work she’d missed out on. I was quietly impressed with her Southern hospitality and cooking skills!
Destiny: not in chance but in choice
After the block ended, I think Tim started stalking me—looking for free handouts for more food no doubt. After “randomly bumping” into each other and going to President Eyring’s Devotional together, I think we both realized we had a lot more in common than taking Math 108 in the same block. Then, the e-mails started. He was exactly what a girl who was too scared to get involved again needed. He e-mailed me in the mornings, telling me to have a good day and to ask what I was going to do. After I would tell him my plans, he would e-mail asking me what I had done so far and if he could come over after he went to work that evening (but always adding in he didn’t want to bother me and I should say no if I wanted). Then he would stop by for a couple hours and we would just talk for a couple hours. He was everything I said I was looking for. He never forgot to open a door, he got to know me before he even tried to hold my hand, he brought my roommates presents (ones from the heart, not just ones he bought), he played board games and sports with me instead of just sitting on the couch. And most of all- he always was standing up for what he thought was right and knew more about the gospel better than any other 22 year old I had ever met.
My roommate and I had a hard time believing that Tim was genuine. From past experience, no one was this great. After our first official date, I thought it was for sure over. We hadn’t really talked much like we did when we were at my apartment- that had to be a sign we would only work as friends. Oh well- I knew that love wasn’t for me anyways.
Destiny: not in chance but in choice
After the block class was over we started bumping into each other frequently in random places; at the Romney, Porter Park, in the halls and on the way to see Elder Eyring at Devotional. We had no one else to go with so sat next to each other for an hour before devotional started. From my perspective we had a great conversation and I started to take a heightened interest in this Tennessean cowgirl. By this time we’d started a casual e-mail correspondence and started playing walleyball together a couple times a week. If nothing else, I was happy to have a fun friend to spend a couple hours with instead of just doing study and work.
The Courting Journey
A couple of days later, Tim told me how much he truly liked me. Since I didn’t really want to like him- I had a hard time admitting out loud that I liked him too. So while I was trying to get comfortable with liking him, he thought I was rejecting him. For the next week we stayed in contact, but a whole lot less. It was the day he came over and asked my roommate for a bike ride I was about to call him out on being a player. And so that night I wrote him an e-mail asking for an explanation. He wrote back apologizing for hurting my feelings and came over that day. After talking it through, I realized there had just been difficulty in both of us expressing our feelings out loud. We started dating.
For a girl who thought love isn’t a fairytale, Timothy sure swept me off my feet. Every girl wants a man like mine- even if she doesn’t know it. I didn’t know men like Tim were still around to be honest. He picked me a flower everyday when he walked over to my apartment. He said prayers with me at night. He cut out stories from the Church News and found small quotes everywhere and would tape them to my door so I could always find them and smile. He felt the same way on the important subjects of life as I did, and when we didn’t agree we always talked about it and found a way to see eye to eye. He always built everyone up around him and really didn’t think he ever did enough for me- yet every night he left I was awestruck he saw something in me he liked. I still am today. I’ve come to the realization that yes, he’s far from perfect—but he sure is perfect for me.
The Courting Journey
Not surprisingly we felt comfortable together and every so often something we said would strike in the other’s mind. I hadn’t taken a girl out on a date since before my mission but finally had the desire to formally plan and ask Rebecca out on a double date… she said yes of course and the next Friday we enjoyed an “Amazing Race” scavenger hunt with one of my work colleagues and his date. We had a great time but I was still not interested in any relationship; I was just enjoying Becca’s jovial company, and continued with our weekly walleyball sessions.
Eventually one Thursday evening I was sent an email telling me I needed to decide the direction of the relationship – the next day we had a “DTR” and we started our journey together; this was my first “girlfriend” so it was fun to start something new and be shown the ropes of how to be a good boyfriend. We were both working in Rexburg for the Summer and enjoyed spending time with friends and each other. I think most guys take a cautious position when dating… questions of commitment; preparation and ability to provide are strong factors in the strength of continuity in a relationship headed towards marriage. I had my nerves and doubts and Becca made me choose whether to continue or back out forever – I think girls nearly always know quicker than us guys what the score is! She knew what she wanted and talked to me pretty straight… I didn’t want to make a decision but realized that if I was to continue I would have to choose to be in love. And that’s what I chose.
Engagement
The engagement story was amazing. But the engagement process—not so much. After the difficulties of finding a place to live, getting a car, completing your schoolwork, going to your job, fitting in the extra activities we had dedicated ourselves to prior to the engagement for school, and doing all the necessary checklist item---- we started to realize we couldn’t do it all. We both found ourselves emotionally drained before we could even say hello at nights. So, we did what we had to do in order to stay sane. We eloped (as much as you can with a temple wedding anyways). We decided we would just get married in 3 weeks and whoever could make it was welcome to come—we’d be there and that’s all that matters.
Engagement
The new semester started and I settled in more to the mindset of marriage. We both knew we would get married but didn’t know when or how. It was hard finding time to be together to make arrangements and things; finding a ring wasn’t too hard but thinking how to propose was quite the ordeal. I’ve always believed proposals should be well thought out and special… after all, it only happens once! A few ideas failed to blossom but I eventually found opportunity at the weekend of General Conference. We’d never been before and so we went down with my family for the weekend. On the Saturday evening I took Rebecca out to the Melting Pot fondue restaurant; on previous trips to SLC she’d always said she’d love to eat there… after the meal I arranged to have a horse and carriage pick us up and take us around the city before we ended up in County Creek Park where we’d taken a walk a few months earlier. I’m pretty sure by now she knew what was going on. I produced a scrapbook Id made of our courtship so far and did the manly thing, got down on one knee with a diamond ring and asked her to marry me. I’d say it went rather well!
Eternal Love
The wedding day I was completely fine- until I got to the Bountiful temple and couldn’t find Tim. I went to the underground parking while he went to the parking in front. When I found myself in alone in the lobby with all these other brides beside me with their groom, I practically started hyperventilating. The nervousness every other bride feels on the day finally hit. I almost started bawling right there at the welcome desk. Eventually, Tim & I found each other. And after about a half hour, I was completely at peace again. I had found my eternal love.
Eternal Love
We originally planned to get married in our off-track in January but due to complications and stress in planning we brought the date forward and planned a simple wedding in three weeks. We always wanted to ensure we concentrated on the marriage and not the wedding, and were sealed for time and all eternity on 21st November, 2009 in the Bountiful Utah Temple. After the sealing we exchanged rings and engraved on the inside of mine were the beautiful words “Eternal Love.”
It was quite the journey to get there but I’m elated to be able to start a new one now with the one I truly love. Now every day is a whole new love story in itself.
P.S. - Ben Betts is to thank for making our marriage possible :)
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- 3 months ago
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Zions Bank Robbery in Rexburg Zions Bank Robbery in Rexburg
- From: BrianJohnson
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Rexburg's Zion's Bank located at 149 west Main Street was robbed today around 3:45pm. Police reported that the man walked into the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The suspect did not show any weapons. After receiving an undisclosed amount, he left the bank and was last seen headed on foot to the northwest.
If you have any information about this bank robbery, the Rexburg Police Department request that you contact them at 359-3020 extension 2351 or 359-3008.
The man is described as:
Between 6’0” and 6”1”
20-30 years of age
Light brown to brown hair
Sunglasses
Light facial hair
Wearing a jacket, thigh length, dark grey with black
Carrying a green bag, possibly a business recycling type bag
Brown hiking boots
Blue jeans
Sunglasses
Blue beanie hat with blue stripe through it
Visit the Rexburg Police Dept. Website
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“Settling” on a board game for “Settling” on a board game for the group just got easier
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Settlers of Catan, a building game that entails dice, pawns and miniature buildings, has its players randomly place hexagon-shaped pieces to make a playing field. Because of this, the game’s board is always different.
“I guess it could throw off your grove,” said freshman James Olney. “It is rearranged every time so it’s harder to pick up on any one strategy.”
The basic concept of the game is to collect cards that represent wheat, ore, wood, bricks and sheep. Then players use these cards to build settlements and cities. With the Cities and Knights expansion set, players need to protect themselves from barbarian invaders.
The expansion set called Knights and Cities, released in 2000, creates more twists to the game. Instead of just rolling dice and collecting wheat, ore, sheep, bricks and wood to build towns, cities and roads, the players can also get special cards. These cards tell players to take more wheat or place a robber on hexagons that are controlled by other players.
“My favorite part is when I have tons of stuff, and I don’t know what to do with it,” Olney said. “I like it when someone else is losing, and I have everything.”
There are a lot of pieces to Settlers of Catan. Beyond the hexagons that make up the game board, there are three dice, several tiny houses and cities for each player, as well as the commodity cards and roads that add to the pieces in the game. There are flip charts in the expansion set, which add more twists to the game.
Olney said Settlers of Catan is more complex than more traditional games such as Monopoly and Life.
The game also allows players to trade goods. A player can trade his wheat for sheep, bricks or coins.
“It feels like you’re actually doing something. It’s not like your just throwing the dice,” Olney said. “It feels like you’re winning at first even if you’re going to lose. But you can do pretty well and not win.”
Settlers of Catan, even with all its complexities, received a rating of 8.5 from Olney
The downside isn’t losing, but losing when the end is coming.
“When it gets close to the end it gets long for the people losing,” said Olney. “You get to the point where you know you’re going to lose, and you don’t want to play anymore.”
Settlers of Catan, which takes about an hour and a half to play, according www.boardgamegeek.com, can be purchased online for less than $20 at www.amazon.com. Expect to pay a little more for an expansion set.
Expansion sets are Alexander the Great, Cities and Knights and Traders and Barbarians.
Harris Lunt
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Originally Published 05/05/09
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The BOX, a new business in tow The BOX, a new business in town
- From: BrianJohnson
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Unemployment is just over 5% in Rexburg, but despite the poor economy there are new businesses opening. One young entrepreneur used money earned from summer sales to start his own business. Reporter Brian Johnson has more on he story.
The Box is a brand new business in downtown Rexburg thanks to Nathan Lowe, a local resident who is fulfilling his dream. Just a few weeks ago he started a music club designed to entertain families and college students.
“I love it, I love it. I have had businesses before, but this is something I really love doing. I love music and comedy and karaoke is one of my favorite things to do in life.
Not only is Nathan the owner, he is also the only employee. But The Box is not the only new business in town. There has been an average of 8 ribbon cuttings each month in Rexburg.
“When you deal with entrepreneurs you get a real variety of businesses. That’s what made the country great you know, so we are glad to have any of them come in.
Success is the dream of every American, and in a down economy that dream is much harder to achieve. But this is not stopping Nathan.
“In a poor economy it’s difficult. People are always very cautious with their money, but it’s a good challenge.
But despite the economic challenges Nathan is glad to be doing what he loves.
“Sometimes you will see me if you drive past at 2 in the morning I will be in here doing karaoke.”
In downtown Rexburg, I’m Brian Johnson INEWS, Local news 8.
The Box has various entertainment groups Tuesday through Saturday nights including Live bands, karaoke, and jazz performances. The entry fee varies but is about $3. And for more information visit there website theboxrexburg.com - Video blog post
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MS 5K Run Successful MS 5K Run Successful
- From: BrianJohnson
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43 local runners gathered at the Rexburg Golf Course early Saturday moring to support a local community member whose sister-in-law suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.
After watching the story, if you would like to help support the Sullivans you can contact them at: jewelsgrimm@yahoo.com.
Thanks to the following for their contributions, making the MS 5K possible.
Broulim’s (donated a lot of money for gifted T-shirts)
Joe’s Filling Station
Craigos
The Rex
Jamba Juice
Madison High School Cross Country Coach BarrusIt's 21 degrees. "Oh my gosh!" shouted Drew Morin as he bobbed to keep from freezing.
Rexburg roads were empty early Saturday morning, most people were just getting up, but not these runners. The 21-degree weather could not stop them from supporting their cause.
"It's really cold, but it's for a really good cause so we are all really excited." said
Heather Gygi Rexburg Resident
They combat the cold for Lauren Sullivan, a mother of three young children, who was diagnosed with MS six months earlier.
"I think that it is a great cause to raise money for people that need some help paying medical bills, and things like that. So I decided to come and help out. " Said Josh Munnz a BYU-Idaho Student from Menan, ID.
Organized by Julianne Grimm a family member, runners in the 5 K were invited to donate $5 to help support the family.
"The family has just been struggling, and I live far away from her, so this is a way for me to help her without actually having to be there. She can't walk. She has to always have help. Even to do a lot of stuff, it is really hard for her. She doesn’t feel like she can really be a mom to her three kids.” Said Julianne Grimm, Lauren's sister-in-law.
After hearing their story community members were inspired to take action.
"I was just touched because I’m a mom, I have a three year old and then I am pregnant with my second and so I just read their story a little bit and was kind of touched." Said Jamie Hilton a pregnant mother.
Grimm was glad to see so many people participate in the run and support her family.
"It was good. I appreciate everyone for coming out! No one was obligated to but they just came out for a good run and a good time." Said Julianne Grimm Lauren's sister-in-law
At the Rexburg Golf Course, I'm Brian Johnson, I-NEWS - Video blog post
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Don't Tase me bro Don't Tase me bro
- From: zeezrom82
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The i-Comm Web site is nothing less than revolutionary. In its rough phase, it's a prototype of how citizen and professional journalism ought to coexist. The current backlash against "media" is most certainly a result of an appearance of bias. News media stories about President Obama, abortion, gun control, gay marriage and others have caused consumers to turn away from many reputable news outlets.
The i–Comm Web site appears to be different in a couple of ways. First, it's a traditional news outlet in the sense that there is an official staff of contributers who provide regular content. These contributers are BYU–Idaho students who are of different levels of experience when it comes to producing professional level news media.
What makes the site different though is that any BYU–Idaho student can register and also submit stories. In this way, both semi-professional and citizen perspectives can take place.
The problem is with who censors and approves the submitted content. While still in its infancy, the site was launched without a clear set of guidelines governing content moderation. As a result, everything is highly moderated — and the process is very slow.Before I continue, there are some basic premises I have to establish:
1. BYU–I is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a result, any content that is overtly contrary to that organization will not, and ought not to be "published."
2. One of the principles inherent in successful social mediums lies with the concept that consumers can self-censor. Successful media outlets will allow consumers a method to filter content or to reward content that pleases them.
These two ideas are in conflict with each other. The i–Comm site is under intense scrutiny by the BYU–I administration. Rightfully so. Under the current political climate, the Church is being watched with a very powerful microscope. It would be against the university's interest to allow careless students to convey ideas that are grossly out of line with the mission of the university.
On the other hand, why would students submit themselves to be moderated when they could easily go to Facebook and more easily reach an audience of their peers without the stern hand of the i–Comm moderator hovering over them.
A recent post by my friend, Chris Kirkham, shows some flaws in the current progression of the site:
1. Chris says that posts without images will be rare. This restriction alone will limit the number of submissions to the site. While there should be no doubt that images can enhance text, students will not always have the time, talent, resources or taste to provide original images that are pertinent to the subject.
2. Chris says that "your story has to be relevant to BYU-Idaho." I agree completely. But then he goes on to say that he's received malicious rants about politics, dating and religion. While I don't doubt Chris' judgement about what is malicious (like I said he's my friend), it seems as though if one is following the first rule in his post about adhering to Church standards and following the Honor Code than the rest is just the arbitrary whims of a human censor. If the site falls into the trap of censoring too much than it's no different than outdated traditional media models.
3. While I'm no legal expert by any means, I think that Chris could be mistaken about what Fair Use Doctrine is and how it's used. All one has to do is check out the recentWebby Awards to see all kinds of crazy images being used for commercial purposes. While I don't personally know those site's ethical standards or their business practices when it comes to licenses, I'm willing to bet their invoking "fair use" for their lighting quick updates.
4. He is just plain wrong when it comes to how people use the Internet. They don't just scan. They scan for good content, and then they read it. It's an insult to good journalism to imply that it should just be a series of bulleted lists and photos.
I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I do have one suggestion:
Censor as little as possible. Let the marketplace do its job. The site already has tons of methods built in to filter what stories consumers like and what they don't. The one thing they could add to the front Home page is a "Top Stories" section. This section would be based upon how many hits a story gets and how consumers rate it. The market will do it's job. If a story is interesting and people rate it well, than it will be placed higher on the list. Trust BYU–I students to do the right thing.
I know the site is under intense scrutiny from the university administration, luckily it's not my hide on the line. I'm sensitive to the fact that an amazing social news site of this nature has to set the example for the rest of the industry. However, I'm certain that by allowing the BYU–I marketplace of values to filter stories, the site will attract more users, more readers and more advertisers.
-Peter Nguyen
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- 9 months ago
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VOTE an I-NEWS Special Part 2 VOTE an I-NEWS Special Part 2
- From: BrianJohnson
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Part 2. Meet the SRC presidency candidates for winter 2010. Who are they and what do they stand for? This is part 2 of a special 2 part series of I-NEWS.
In the second half, candidates answer the following:
Some students say that in professional work places Facebook is not blocked and can be used as a tool and resource. If elected president how would you address this issue?
Some students view the SRC as a propaganda machine for the school administration? What is your opinion, explain?
Junior Ashley McKenna says "I feel the food [at the crossroads] is overpriced. They need to better accommodate the students. If the prices were lower, I think more students would eat [t]here" If elected how would you address this issue?
Some students complain that they don't know what the SRC is working on. If elected would you consider some type of a "State of the University or stewardship report"?Many students feel that the campus video network needs improvement. They come from high schools that have functioning video networks. Students would like to see TVs featuring students on campus. If elected would you address this issue? How?
BYU-Idaho students come from across the nation, many from home towns that highly emphasize recycling. If elected how would you address this concern?
The Laptop initiative is a major part of student life, and so is internet access. Many student feel that internet service on and off campus is not adequate. Would you fix this? How?
Each candidate gives some closing remarks.To see the first half of this show click on:
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In Defense of the Internet: Wh In Defense of the Internet: Why Latter-day Saints Should Use the Web
- From: elkirkmo
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Photo courtesy of Intellectual ReserveA lot of people had an “A-ha!” moment on Sunday. I managed to have an “Uh-oh” moment. It was at during Elder Bednar’s CES fireside as I smugly ate a quesadilla from the comfort of my sofa. As I prepared for quesadilla round two, the apostle said the following:
”Please be careful of becoming so immersed and engrossed in pixels, texting, earbuds, twittering, online social networking and potential uses of media and the internet that you fail to recognize the importance of your physical body.”
My first thought was, “I need to tweet this.”
I imagined the hyperbolic. In my mind’s eye, the initial response for some would be to go home and immediately delete their Facebook profiles. Gone would be the useless social networking, the ipod, the internet. Ushering in a new era, these students would be an example to all those sinners who remained on the internet, mocking a prophet’s words to scorn.
I imagined the worst, mostly because I live a fair portion of my life on the internet. Aside from being one of the managers of this web site, I manage my own web site and three others. I have a YouTube channel and several blogs. I have a Facebook page and a twitter account. I manage my band’s music on MySpace and PureVolume. I’m an active participant in the CouchSurfing project. I have an active presence on 10 social-networking sites.
Certainly, all this evidence should confirm Elder Bednar’s prophetic warning. However, I spend less than half an hour a day (outside of my job) managing my social presence on the web. I strongly believe that if anyone on earth should have a strong web presence, it should be the members of this church.
Elder Bednar is correct when he warns against wasting time on the internet, but when the web is used correctly it is arguably the most powerful tool we have in the latter days.
The internet allows us to share our message in countries that forbid us to proselytize. Muslim nations, mainland China, India and Southeast Asia (more than half of the world population) can learn about our church in their native tongues from our web site. Where missionaries cannot go, access is still granted.
I use Facebook to maintain contact with friends on four continents and in a dozen countries. I am able to keep in touch with the members I served in Ukraine, friends I made in Israel, my cousins in Korea, and my brother and his wife in New Zealand. Maintaing contact with them without the aid of the internet could cost me thousands of dollars a month (I can Skype-to-Skype video chat with them for free).
The whole purpose of this site is to promote more unity in the student body. It provides a forum for us to share our creativity, our ideas, our knowledge and our testimonies with the world. It shouldn’t be shunted and ignored, it should be utilized and explored.
We shouldn’t waste the precious resources that the we’ve been given. This includes our physical bodies, our social relationships and our spiritual lives. But this should also include using the modern technologies and means that have been provided for us. Forsaking the internet as a worldly vice would be a tragic waste.
Chris Kirkham
I-Comm Online Conductor
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- 9 months ago
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The Crossroads The Crossroads
- From: RandyLybbert
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The Crossroads opened at the beginning of the semester, and the newest edition to BYU-Idaho is attracting quite a crowd.
The Manwaring Center has seen many phases of construction when it comes to dining; first the Galley, then the Nordic, and finally the Crossroads. Located at the center of the university, it holds up to its name, as thousands of student pass through it daily.
The new cafeteria here on campus opened only three weeks ago and already it's become one of the major hubs here on campus.
The new dining hall can serve up to 800 in a 30 minute period, and features 9 different stations with almost every type of food; from Mexican dishes to Gourmet Chinese.
"I like the fact that it's really relaxed, and I can just sit here and do my homework. It's really great in the morning."
-Lauren Lane; Student from Dallas, TX
But some students are concerned about the cost.
"Some of the food here is maybe more expensive than it should be. Like for how much I'm getting I think it could be priced a bit lower."
-Clint Webb; Freshman from Declo, ID
While price may be an issue, most people are excited about the new element that it brings to BYU-Idaho.
"This is absolutely beautiful, it's spacious, and it looks like my choices have gone up even from the good old days of the all-you-can-eat salad bar."
-President Eyring; Advancement Vice President
Even if you're not interested in eating the food, there's always 1200 seats available to sit and chat with friends.
The Crossroads is open Monday-Friday, 6am-8pm. And on Saturday, 6am-4pm. The average meal price is about $6.
For more information you can visit: http://www.byui.edu/FoodServices/The%20Crossroads%20Fall%202009.htm
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Student Loses Mother in Haiti Student Loses Mother in Haiti
- From: Kassijw
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As death continues rise in Haiti one BYU Idaho student explains that losing her mother has altered her life dramatically. Lets take a look at how she is coping, and what students around campus are doing to help.
Farah Jn Baptiste with the help of her close friends remains hopeful as she continues school just one week after losing her mother.“They say that I am strong, and I don’t know maybe I am. But I am just doing things that I don’t even think that I could. Cause I lost my mom anyway. But I know that I still have to go to class,” said Baptiste.
Farah continues to focus on school because it was her mothers wish that she gain an education.
“Sometimes I am kind of scared of myself. It’s just not me. I got to class and I do my test and I take notes but it’s not me. I think it’s just muscles memory,” said Baptiste.Farah showed many family photos as she explained how she is coping.
Farah’s ward has been fasting, praying, and providing meals regularly. Tracy Robbins in particular identified with Farah.
“I couldn’t take it away. I realized that this scripture just came to me was you know, mourn with those that mourn and comfort those that stand in need of comfort’. That my responsibility was to mourn with her and comfort her,” said Robbins.In Response Farah stated, “The fact that they believe in me makes me want to do more. Makes me want to keep on trying. Keep on going forward that it happened it had my Heavenly Father knows my needs.”
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How's Married Life? How's Married Life?
- From: BrianJohnson
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Have you ever wondered where comics get their story ideas? Stephen Gygi is the author of “How’s Married Life?” along with the technical support from his wife Heather. The comic is based on their real lives, and each week is published in the Scroll.
“It’s a full time job, you know, and more than that because you always have to be writing and thinking about it. “
The Comic strip is now more than 300 editions strong. But started out simply by merging two people’s passions; drawing and counseling.
“I started to do it because my wife wanted to be a marriage counselor. We had the idea to make a comic strip because it is a hobby that I have.“ Said Stephen. “We wanted to prove to people that married life is fun.”
Fun indeed, the Gygi’s are well on their way toward achieving their goal of making a calendar with a different comic for every day. And it gives them something to work on together, strengthening their marriage.
“I think coming up with the ideas together is really fun because that is what we can do together." Said Heather. "It has also helped our marriage a lot because we don’t really get irritated with each other.
Instead of getting frustrated at life’s challenges, they see them as a clever and funny comic strip. But it can still be a challenge to put those ideas down on paper.
“The writing process is continues, and the more that we write the better ideas that we seem to draw from them, and so we just keep on writing.” Said Stephen.
Sometimes taking between 3-5 hours to finish a final draft, the comic can take a lot of time. “It’s like having a homework assignment due every day.”Said Stephen. But it is more than worth the effort for the Gygi’s.
“The funnest part of doing the comic strip, seeing people laugh and being entertained." Said Stephen.
In Rexburg, I’m Brian Johnson, I-NEWS.
You can see more of “How’s Married Life?” by picking up your weekly addition of the Scroll or by visiting their website. http://howsmarriedlife.com/
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President's Mother Baptized fo President's Mother Baptized for the Dead
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President’s Mother Baptized for the Dead
By Tyler Andersen, Scroll News Staff
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed reports that President Barack Obama’s mother has been posthumously baptized.
Earlier this month liberal blogger John Aravosis made headlines after authoring a railing report against the Church, criticizing the practice as being “disturbing,” and “forcing souls from one faith to another without the knowledge or consent of their living families.” Sparking interest among critics and believers alike, ABC News investigated and confirmed the reports using the Church’s genealogical database FamilySearch.org
The database records indicate that Obama’s mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, who died in 1995, was posthumously baptized June 4 of last year in the Provo, Utah Temple, and subsequently received her endowment a week later.
The Church maintains a policy that discourages individuals from submitting names of non-relatives for temple work, but in the case of Ms. Dunham, the policy was ignored. According to USA Today, Church spokeswoman Kim Farah spoke to the press offering this response.
“Well-meaning Church members sometimes bypass this instruction and submit the names of non-relatives for temple baptism. Others -- perhaps pranksters or careless persons -- have submitted the names of unrelated famous or infamous people, or even wholly fictitious names. These rare acts are contrary to Church policy and sometimes cause pain and embarrassment. They are also extremely difficult to prevent because the temple baptism process depends on voluntary compliance by millions of Church members around the world. The Church nearly always learns about problems after the fact.”
Farah continued stating that the Church was taking the matter seriously and did not currently have all the information surrounding the events. Highly contrary to the claims raised by critics of the practice that the dead are somehow “forced into Mormonism,” the Church’s official website www.lds.org has defined what baptism for the dead entails.
The practice of baptism for the dead is a fundamental teaching of the New Testament as found in 1 Corinthians 15:29. Also citing other biblical references indicating the essentiality of baptism for salvation, the ancient and modern Saints have offered this rite by proxy to deceased ancestors who had not received the ordinance while living. The Church maintains that deceased individuals as spirits can freely choose to accept or reject the baptism done on their behalf.
ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper said the White House had no comment on the matter.
The Church has a history of baptizing a number of notable figures by proxy. While serving as President of the St. George, Utah Temple, Wilford Woodruff received a number of visitations by deceased persons, indicating their desire to have their temple work done on their behalf. These individuals include the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and all the Presidents of the United States up until that time excluding Van Buren, Buchanan and Grant. President Woodruff maintained that “when their cause was just, someone would do their work for them.” During President Heber J. Grant’s tenure of Church service, the ordinances were done for these three men also.
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Friendship After Marriage Friendship After Marriage
- From: TempeMabe
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Most people have heard the saying, “You marry your best friend.” While couples are given a clear message about friendship within marriage, friendship outside of marriage is a source of confusion. Spouses are often wary of even speaking to single friends, male or female. They want to maintain friendships, but don’t know how to do it appropriately. Through understanding marriage better and creating guidelines — finding where the “line” between a healthy and unhealthy relationship is drawn — couples can maintain friendships safely and appropriately.
Married students at BYU–Idaho seem vastly different than the “older” couples that students see in their home wards. Yet, in both cases, the couples have made the same covenants and life-changing commitments.
“It’s going to be different [your friendship after marriage with a non-spouse], it’s supposed to be,” said Scott Gardner, a professor in the Department of Home and Family.
One of the changes is social interaction. While friendship outside your marriage isn’t wrong, Gardner said that married couples need to protect their marriages and be respectful to their spouses.
There are many subtle threats that ensnare single and married alike. Anything from social outings to e-mails, Facebook chats or phone calls can potentially cause problems.
“We don’t have enough time and interest to go around,” said Byron Webster, Chair of the Department of Home and Family. “I like to know about [my wife] Joanne; what she’s thinking, what she’s doing. If I’m talking to other people about their interests, it’s not enough time to spend with Joanne.” Webster said couples should set apart and guard their family building time, which begins even before children come along.
Taking precautions is part of having respect and reverence for one’s spouse.
“It’s not about being afraid that something is going to happen; it’s part of having an appropriate relationship,” Webster said.
There are certain standards that lead to this ideal, appropriate relationship. Gardner said that the root of it is healthy communication with one’s spouse. He said to put spouse’s feelings first, and be sensitive. Go through the minute details. Determine what is going to change and what is going to stay the same. Talk, listen, compromise.
Singles also have an important role in protecting marriage: understanding and cooperation.
“We should maintain a wall between us and those who are not friends to our marriage,” said Shirley Glass, author of Not Just Friends. “We may open a window to those who are friends of our marriage.” Singles should strive to support friends’ marriages 100 percent. They need to be aware of the sacredness of marriage. Singles should also be sensitive to both spouses’ feelings, Gardner said.
Relationships after marriage can be confusing, the “line” blurred often beyond recognition. Yet with cooperation, understanding and guidance from the Spirit, couples can determine solid protective guidelines. As singles comply with these guidelines, couples are able to open a window.
Tempe Mabe Copy Editing Staff
Tips for married couples:
Have an honest, detailed conversation about where to draw the line. Talk openly about concerns, thoughts and fears about outside relationships.
Be sensitive and respectful to each other’s feelings. Put your spouse’s feelings above your own.
Create appropriate guidelines and boundaries for specific scenarios.
If you have a friendship outside your marriage, include your spouse in that relationship. Make sure that friend is aware of your spouse’s involvement.
Maintain contact with friends through scheduled outings. Don’t drop everything to hang out with friends; make sure to prioritize family time above all else.
Do not be alone with someone of the opposite sex, single or married. (What does alone mean? Consult a dictionary, and talk to your spouse.)
If it is appropriate to spend time with a friend of the opposite sex in a group, you usually should bring your spouse with you.
Be aware of where you spend your time and energy. Don’t let things like Facebook chatting, phone calls or video gaming take away from your spouse.
Tips for singles
Understand that things will change. Welcome and cooperate with this change. Read the marriage tips list because it does apply to you.
Be a friend of the marriage. Be 100 percent supportive.
Be aware of both spouses’ feelings.
Understand the sacredness of marriage.
You can continue to have contact with married friends as long as it is not detrimental to the marriage.
Schedule ahead for outings. Be considerate and flexible with friends’ schedules.
Tempe Mabe
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- 9 months ago
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Best Kept Secrets of Rexburg- Best Kept Secrets of Rexburg- BJ's Bayou
- From: mbellows
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When you're a student at BYU-Idaho it can be a struggle to find something to do around Rexburg. Today we are unveiling one the best-kept secrets of Rexburg's surrounding area!
Here at BJ's Bayou, the Berlin family is working very hard to bring a little bit good ol' Louisiana to Eastern Idaho.
The history of this building gives BJ's Bayou a unique character. The 117-year-old building has been everything from an emergency hospital to a cathouse.
“I always thought it was just the coolest old building and then when we had the opportunity to buy it, we bought it for pretty cheap but we put a lot of work and a lot of love into it, “ said BJ Berlin, the owner of BJ’s Bayou
But it's not just the history of the building that sets them apart. The Berlin family pride themselves in a comfortable atmosphere filled with authentic Cajun cuisine, live music, live alligators, and if you ask you just might hear about some of their ghostly patrons.
“We do have 15 ghosts. I don't like it when they talk. I can deal with anything else just no vocals I don’t like vocals,” said Cherril Berlin, BJ’s wife and co-owner
“I loved it. I've been down to New Orleans or New Orleans and it had the feel. I have been taken people there ever since just because it's so different and you don't feel like your in Idaho or Rexburg and you get to get out and see some gators and have food that your can't find any where else.
When you go be sure to ask them to tell you ghost stories,” said Anna Pew, a BYU-Idaho student
To get to Roberts, Idaho from Rexburg, take the u.s.-20 south and turn right at the east Menan Lorenzo highway.
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Rated R movie shown at plasma Rated R movie shown at plasma center
- From: RobGraham
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Complaint about the plasma center. I feel many in the community would like to know that this took place.
On June 11 2009, around 10:30 am. I was treated to the horrific spectacle while at the plasma center. It was the first few minutes of the movie “The Kingdom”. When the movie started, it warned the audience before it got to far into the film that it was indeed rated R. Then the “fun” starts. A group of men begin gunning down innocent men, women, and children in graphic detail. Quickly followed by a suicide bombing where more people get torn to pieces by shrapnel from the blast. I approached the counter and confront them about the rating of the film, and publicly showing it in an mainly LDS community. The girl at the counter assures me that it’s the “Clean Flicks” version, and that its safe to show. Assuming that I was being told the truth, I allowed them to plug me into the machine, at that point I would be forced to stay for the duration of the procedure.
Clean flicks boasts “No Graphic Violence, No Graphic Sexuality, and No Harsh Profanity” (taken from the clean flicks website). After being plugged in, the movie hit a slow point, and I began to relax. About 20 minutes later, the action picks up, and it becomes very obvious that this is not the Clean flicks version ( I later went online and discovered, that there never was a clean flicks version of the movie made). With more blood, violence, and cussing then I ever saw or heard in my two years as an EMT.
So here I am, plugged into a machine that’s attached to my circulatory system, so I cant just get up and leave. With a rated R movie on display on close to a dozen TV‘s. I would think that in a mainly LDS community, a company would have enough respect for the company’s patrons and the community to refrain from such behavior. It is also my understanding that the majority of those employed there are also LDS. Why was this movie being shown? Was it just to sate an employs sick idea of entertainment? So there I was, getting paid to watch a rated R movie. If a friend offered my $50 to watch a similar movie, I would out right refuse. Wouldn’t most of us refuse as well? Why was no one saying anything? When the machine had finished. I demanded to see the movies case, to determine its version and rating. Even if it was the clean flicks version (which to my knowledge and the clean flicks web site, there is none) that kind of movie should not have been shown publicly in this community. With little money in hand and my peace of mind in the trash. I left feeling insulted and betrayed. Its not worth my morals and virtues for $50 a week, or any monetary value for that matter. I will never support a company that treats me and others in such a manner where we have to sell our moral values.
-Robert Graham - Blog post
- 8 months ago
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Frozen Yogurt for a Frozen Tow Frozen Yogurt for a Frozen Town
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It was a sight to behold. As temperatures began dropping below zero, more and more customers began trickling in to Rexburg’s new frozen yogurt shop.
“It’s cold, and you’re in a warm place, so if you’re in here for a long time you’re warm. So, I think it will be pretty successful. It’s really good so it should be successful” -Joy Cooper
People just don’t seem to mind the cold. Twizzl Berry is the first self-serve frozen yogurt shop in South Eastern Idaho. With Temperatures dropping below zero, and the economy in the shape it’s in, just what was it that drove Sharla and Eddie Pincock to open up a frozen yogurt shop in the middle of Rexburg Idaho?
“You know, we thought about the recession, and we decided we just weren’t going to participate. We were just gonna go for it and do what we wanted to do. We know Rexburg is cold, but everybody still loves ice cream, everybody loves frozen yogurt. We’ve looked into franchising it. We have already trademarked it. We would definitely our next venture we’d like to go into Idaho Falls. We’d love to go further, we hope this goes over well.” –Sharla and Eddie Pincock
“I think this business in particular has a good location, it’s right next to Little Caesar’s so, I think they’ll do well. I think a lot of businesses that fail tend to pick locations farther away, and that makes it harder for students to get there.” –Eric Smith
Although it may be sweet, only time will tell if Rexburg can support any more cold.
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Biggest loser competition is c Biggest loser competition is coming to Rexburg
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Rebekah Whetten is holding Rexburg’s Biggest Loser competition to help locals with nutrition and health.
The nine-week challenge for Rexburg’s Biggest Loser starts October 13 and goes to December 15. Every participant pays $35 to enter the competition. All of the money goes into a jackpot that will be awarded to the top three winners of the weight loss challenge.
Whetten has been doing this competition for about a year and a half. She first started out small, but now she is branching out into the community. Her training in nutrition goes toward helping those who are in the competition.
“I have received my information and background through being involved with a nutrition company. I have learned a lot about health and losing weight through working for this company,” Whetten said.
In the challenge, the participants are involved with classes about nutrition that help them in their weight loss.
“I limit the classes to 25 people. This way, the group is big enough to support each other. Also, I am not overwhelmed by lots of people. I can contact all of them to check up and see how the participants are doing. However, I am open to making another class if there are more people who are interested in being involved,” Whetten said.
Some participants have thought about what they would do with the prize money if they were to win.
“In the last class, I won third place. I used the money to buy a bike. If I were to win this time, since I would have lost a lot of weight, I would use the money to buy a new wardrobe,” said competitor Rhonda Munns.
In addition to prize money and weight loss, there are more aspects to the competition.
“I just feel so much better. Before I was tired and achy and now I have more energy,” Munns said.
To some, motivation is a key factor to losing weight.
“I enjoy working with Rebekah. For such a young lady, she really knows her stuff. She is a big motivation for me. I would really recommend this competition. It is great motivation to those who want to lose weight. It really works,” said competitor Kim Johnson.
For further information, contact Rebekah at (208) 475-4661 or go to http://www.rexcc.com/calendar.html.
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