Archive for February, 2007
Fred Ochi Tribute in Idaho Falls
I propose we create a tribute to the recently departed Fred Ochi. He has been one of the most positive forces in Idaho Falls for decades, and Idaho Falls should honor that.
Would it be a statue of him on the greenbelt?
An outdoor studio scene?
A small park designed as Fred Ochi would have wanted, […]
Frank Vandersloot Will Launch News Organization and Website
This is one of those posts where I will be a champion or a fool. Better to live than regret, ehh?
Frank Vandersloot is reportedly about to launch his own news organization.
I have twice heard this information in the past seven months, the more recent and firmer information just seven weeks ago.
Based on who […]
New Comment Policies for Productive Idaho Falls Discussions
Per numerous informal discussions and a recent discussion thread, IdahoFallz.com is rolling out and enforcing new comment guidelines:
1. Do not use profanity or euphemisms for profanity.
2. Do not personally attack, name-call, put-down, or bait other guests, races, genders, or religions.
3. Express opinions, facts, logic, and reasoning; just don’t argue for argument’s sake.
5. No commercial links […]
Taxed to Death in Idaho
It’s ironic that Idaho, as one of the most densely-Republican states in the union, still employs oppressive, burdening taxes - especially when one considers that the Republican Party has traditionally been anti-taxation and advocates a minimum of government interference in individual lives.
So, if Idaho is allegedly so “red”, why are we one of the only […]
Idaho Falls Natural Food COOP, anyone?
My husband and I are very interested in helping to start a Natural Foods Coop in the IF area. We understand that a group of people have started some work on a coop, including a website. We have not been able to get in touch with anyone associated with this start-up however. […]
Idaho Falls People Respond to River Accident!
It was not only astonishing to see how our now local celebrity (the lady who drove off the street, across the greenbelt, through the bushes, onto the ice of the Snake River here in town, across the river, and over the falls(!), got in her wreck, but also how fast and how many Idaho Falls […]
‘Ink and Blood’ Exhibit at Museum of Idaho is Spectacular!
This year, I have had the opportunity to volunteer as a docent at the Museum of Idaho, and their latest exhibit, entitled ‘Ink and blood: From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the King James Bible’ is utterly amazing and should be experienced by everyone who lives in the area!
For those who don’t know, the recent […]
Proposed Comment Policy Changes
I must give credit to IdahoBusiness.net for the inspiration to redo the IdahoFallz.com comment policy.
It is unfortunate that lately some comments posted here have gone beyond spirited debate into raucous territory. Healthy debate is awesome, but comments that are unpleasantly loud and harsh just disturb the public peace. I have heard from too many people […]
Why must creationists and evolutionists fight?
After following the ongoing debate in the letter to the editor pages of the PR about the teaching of evolution in schools, I am left with these thoughts.
Why is it so hard for religious people to accept that evolution is what should be taught in school? Why can’t parents see that to teach creationism or […]
Building a Family of Sister Cities with Idaho Falls
I always thought it was cool that Idaho Falls has a Japanese sister city, Tokai-Mura. I never really understood what it did for either of us beyond the annual official visits. It is really nice that they gave us those sculptures on the greenbelt, and the samurai suit in the Mayor’s office is an amazing […]
Discipline Debate: Should spanking be outlawed?
I saw this article today in MSNBC Health section and thought it’d be a great debate here.
California has passed a law that has now outlawed the spanking of children under 4 y/o as a form of discipline. What are you views on this? Where you spanked as a child? Did it […]
Do You Want a 13-14 Story Marriott Residence Inn Hotel/Condo at Taylor’s Crossing?
Last summer we were introduced to photos and story regarding the 13 story Marriott Residence Inn to be built at Taylor’s Crossing. As you have probably noticed, there aren’t cranes and workers building what would be the tallest building in Idaho Falls. I’ve added the “14th” floor, as I’ve never stayed in a […]
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