Bloodmobile collects 51 units

Fullerton Bloodmobile was held Oct. 14th. Our awesome donors gave 51 units, which was only 2 short of our quota. We are so grateful. Those giving doubles were Pat Larsen and Tom Bialas. Walk-ins were Anne Wemhoff and Julie Riewer.

One Great Pumpkin

Valley View Residents got to see “The Great Pumpkin” last week. Carolyn Chlopek brought out the pumpkin that she had entered in the pumpkin contest at the Fall Festival! Pictured are Dick Strong, Arnie Newquist, and Tommy Wrobleski.

Representing You

Statistics show that across the nation 69 percent of students entering college believe socialism is a positive economic framework. By the time they graduate that number will have grown to 75 percent who view socialism positively.

Representing You

It’s been nearly three weeks since Democrats voted to shut down the federal government. The frustration across the country is real — and I share it. But when moments like this arise, I remind myself why I came to Washington in the first place.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago October 21, 2015Cornhusker and Loup Power remind customers that there are a lot of phone scams going around. Sometimes the phone calls look real, but they are not. Be careful before handing over your private information to bad actors.

The Bible Says . . .

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do?

Fran’s Corner

A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High School won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. His project was to discover how many people would ban a “dangerous” chemical if only given partial (but accurate) information about its characteristics.

Club News Briefs

On October 17, 2025 the Flowerbelles met at South View for their monthly meeting.Twelve members were present, several having fall flowers from their gardens to show yet.The Christmas luncheon was brought up to verify some of the details.

The Prairie Doc

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.

Community Builders met in St. Edward on October 8

St. Edward welcomed Community Builders on October 8, 2025. Tours included Beaver CreekSmokehousebyownerBrent Werts, Valley Creek Chiropractic, LLC by owner Hailey Eckstein Stock, 307 Designs by owner Ashley Jones, St.