On Monday, June 19, the group “Patriots for Liberty & Constitution” will continue their discussion of Mattias Desmet’s The Psychology of Totalitarianism. The discussion will be led by Art da Rosa.
According to the event notes, “We will be discussing two chapters, 9 and 10. Chapter 9 talks about Chaos Theory. Chapter 10 talks about the relationship between matter and spirit, a simple concept but deep in its teachings. So, read, read, read, and be prepared for a discussion.”
The group meets at Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 202 S. 7th Avenue in Pocatello, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) announces [that] Delta Air Lines is launching a second nonstop flight from PIH to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) beginning September 5, 2023. The new schedule will see an upgrade of aircraft to the Embraer E175, which provides a total of 70 seats with First Class, Comfort+, and Main cabin seating, and will continue to be operated by Delta partner SkyWest Airlines.
The PIH-SLC schedule will operate as follows:
Flight Departure Arrival
DL3671 Pocatello at 7:58 a.m. Salt Lake City at 8:55 a.m.
DL3670 Salt Lake City at 11:30 a.m. Pocatello at 12:30 p.m.
Flight Departure Arrival
DL3669 Pocatello at 1:25 p.m. Salt Lake City at 2:23 p.m.
DL3667 Salt Lake City at 9:00 p.m. Pocatello at 9:57 p.m.
The new schedule begins Tuesday, September 5. Tickets go on sale starting Saturday, June 17 at www.delta.com. The current once-daily flight schedule aboard the Mitsubishi CRJ200, operated by SkyWest, will continue until the launch of the new service.
Pocatello Regional Airport is accessible to persons with disabilities. Program access accommodations may be provided with three (3) days advance notice by contacting Skyler Beebe at sbeebe@pocatello.gov, 208.234.6248, or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
Trump Indictment Is Latest Blow to Americans’ Faith in Government
By: Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chairwoman
Dorothy Moon, Chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party
In our society, the trust and confidence of the people in government institutions is vital. The misuse of law enforcement to target political rivals has deeply eroded Americans’ faith in our institutions.
Conservative Republicans have always emphasized the need to preserve the delicate balance of power outlined in our Constitution. Misusing law enforcement to target political rivals undermines this balance and is antithetical to the American way. We need only look at the experiences of citizens in troubled countries such as Cuba, Russia, and Nicaragua, where dictators routinely persecute their political opponents, to see how dangerous of a precedent this sets.
The American public has been inundated for 6+ years with endless allegations of criminal activity by President Donald Trump. The media and our government agencies worked hand-in-hand to spin a web of alleged Russian collusion by our President. These allegations were subject to extensive investigation, which concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish any criminal conspiracy, but not before the media and partisan politicos used it as a bludgeon to attack their key political rival. Not surprising, when Russian collusion fell apart, new allegations of criminal activity quickly followed.
The recent indictment of President Donald Trump by Biden’s Department of Justice has a chilling effect on political discourse. It not only undermines the principles of fairness and justice, but also stifles the political process when a candidate for President is indicted by the justice department of the incumbent. When citizens fear retribution for their political alignment, the foundation of democratic debate crumbles. Americans must be able to freely engage in political discussion, without the risk of retribution. The dangers associated with a sitting US President misusing the Department of Justice to indict and arrest a top political rival cannot be ignored.
It is essential to consider this context when evaluating the misuse of the DOJ and intelligence agencies and its impact on public trust. Transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law should be the cornerstones of our efforts. Implementing rigorous oversight mechanisms, promoting ethical conduct, and reinforcing the impartiality of our justice system are critical steps toward restoring public confidence.
This week, the House of Representatives had an opportunity to exhibit such rigorous oversight and promote ethical conduct, when a resolution to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D) was presented. The resolution alleged unethical behavior when he was Chair of the House Intelligence Committee; that he “purposely deceived his Committee, Congress, and the American people” and “used his position and access to sensitive information to instigate a fraudulently based investigation, which he then used to amass political gain and fundraising dollars.” The vote to censure Rep. Schiff failed, with 20 Republicans voting with Democrats to block the censure. This is yet another disappointing failure by our government to hold accountable the actions of our elected officials.
Many Americans are left wondering if there is any hope for restoring faith in our government institutions. It would require a commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that our law enforcement agencies and our elected officials operate independently and impartially, devoid of political influence. It is imperative that we champion the restoration of trust in our justice system. Only when we begin to uphold these principles of transparency, accountability, and impartiality, can we begin to rebuild the faith of the American people in our institutions and ensure a stronger, more resilient democracy for our children and grandchildren.
Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued the above guest column that first published in the Times-News, and now will be published in other media outlets around Idaho.
Pocatello–Tickets are now on sale for country star Chris Young’s appearance at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 17. Prices range from $25 to $75. To order, click on the image below:
Idaho Falls–Stand Up For Idaho, an Idaho Falls-based nonpartisan citizens’ organization that peacefully and actively advocates for the rights and liberties of all Idaho citizens, is hosting a presentation by Idaho Representative Julianne Young at their next Wednesday meeting on June 21.
SUFI’s announcement reads:
Believe it or not, there’s a water war going on and Idaho’s waters are involved. Representative Julianne Young will tell us a bit about what is happening and what actions she believes need to be taken to protect Idaho’s waters.
Representative Julianne Young, from Blackfoot, loves the U.S. Constitution and serving the people of the great state of Idaho. She and her husband, Kevin, have 10 children, a couple of daughter-in-laws, and one grandbaby. Their family loves working on their small hobby farm, hiking and camping, and making beautiful music together.
The class will be held at the Snake River Event Center (Shilo Inn), located at 780 Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the class begins at 6:30 p.m.
The City of Pocatello Water Department will conduct its annual system flushing program beginning June 20, 2023, and will take approximately three weeks to complete. The flushing program is essential to the maintenance of the City’s water system and serves the following purposes:
Enhances water quality by clearing any sediment from distribution pipes
Verifies the condition and proper operation of fire hydrants and valves
Verifies sufficient water flow for fire suppression
Tips during system flushing:
There may be a temporary drop in water pressure during system flushing
Water may be rusty or cloudy (discolored water is not harmful and will clear up in a few hours)
If you see a City crew flushing a hydrant on your street, avoid using tap water, the washing machine, and the dishwasher until the flushing is completed. Also, if you see crews working in the area, please drive carefully and treat them like any other road construction crew.
If you have any questions, please call Alex Rice at 208-234-6182.
Pocatello–In the lead-up to tomorrow’s “Pride in the Park” event at Caldwell Park, a group of concerned citizens is trying to raise awareness of their concerns about drag shows being performed where children are present.
Several members of the group conducted a “standout” at two of Pocatello’s busiest intersections on Wednesday evening, holding large red-and-yellow signs that read “SAY NO! to Kids at Drag Shows in IDAHO”. They said that the responses of passing motorists were mostly positive: “a LOT of horn honks and just a few flip offs.”
Local grandmother Lynda Eggiman explained what motivates her and the other participants: “While parents work to raise good children and take their children to wholesome activities other people are filling their heads with pornography. So we’re on the street corners with signs hoping parents will find out for themselves what is happening. Not everyone is asleep–we get a lot more horns honking in support than we do shouts of the left’s favorite word.”
Another group brought the signs to last night’s Pocatello City Council meeting, using them to express the comments that Mayor Blad and the Council will no longer allow to be voiced.
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Scholarships. Fundraising from last year’s Governor’s Cup brought in enough money for 39 scholarships to be awarded this year.
Recipients were chosen from among more than 3,000 applicants by the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship Fund Inc.’s 13-member board of directors. Selections were made based on each applicant’s commitment to public service, academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Recipients must attend an Idaho college or university.
The Academic Scholarship award is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. The Career-Technical Education award is $3,000 per year for two to three years, contingent upon the length of the program.
Here are this year’s recipients, along with their high schools and the schools they will attend in the fall:
Academic Scholarships – Four Year Programs
Hannah Amick – Timberline High School-Boise – Attending University of Idaho
Levi Armichardy – Council Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending College of Idaho
Maia Cuddy – Lewiston High School – Attending University of Idaho
Grayden DeVries – Kimberly High School – Attending College of Idaho
Joseph Doumit – Troy Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending University of Idaho
Isabelle Eppich – Council Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Idaho State University
Lafe Gammett – Mackay Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Olivia House – Middleton High School – Attending Idaho State University
Connor Johnson – Firth High School – Attending Idaho State University
Colette Larsen – West Side Senior High School – Attending Idaho State University
Macy Maloney – Weiser High School – Attending University of Idaho
Ava Mendoza – Gem Prep Online – Attending University of Idaho
Kamille Mirkin – Jerome High School – Attending University of Idaho
Madison Myers – Wendell High School – Attending University of Idaho
Franco Ocampo – Carey Public School – Attending Idaho State University
Asher Pirvu – Victory Charter School – Attending Idaho State University
Connor Potratz – Orofino High School – Attending University of Idaho
Tara Schlader – Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Boise State University
Mary Schwartz – Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending University of Idaho
Mattie Shirts – Weiser High School – Attending College of Idaho
Haley Sprague – McCall-Donnelly High School – Attending University of Idaho
Elizabeth Tarbet – Burley Senior High School – Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Carter Woodland– Notus Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Idaho State University
Cecil D. Andrus Excellence in Education Scholarship
Kambree Broadhead – Preston High School – Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Career-Technical – Two- or Three-year Programs
Alina Anderson – Hillcrest High School – Attending College of Eastern Idaho
Brianna Askew – Kimberly High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Peace Belfield – Thunder Ridge High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Gracie Duncan – Timberlake High School – Attending North Idaho College
Ryan Garnier – Watersprings High School – Attending College of Eastern Idaho
Clayton Isaac – Bonners Ferry High School – Attending North Idaho College
Jiaxin Liu – Centennial High School – Attending University of Idaho
Jocelin Pelayo-Cardona – Blackfoot High School – Attending Idaho State University
Rocio Perez Osorino – Emmett High School – Attending College of Western Idaho
William Praegitzer – Oakley Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Ethan Randklev – Burley Senior High School – Attending Idaho State University
Braelyn Scott – Melba High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Cooper Shaffer – Rigby High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Luke St Michell – Meridian High School – Attending Idaho State University
Wiley Turek – Challis Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Idaho State University
“We are so impressed with the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Scholarship. These students have demonstrated their commitment to their neighbors, communities, and the state, and we are proud to have them become the next generation of Idaho leaders,” Governor Little said. “Additionally, we would like to express appreciation for the generous sponsors and donors who contributed to the scholarship program last year. Providing opportunities for these students has always been at the heart of the Governor’s Cup, and our ability to continue that legacy is important.”
The Governor and First Lady will host a reception honoring the recipients on June 20 at the Capitol in Boise.
The 2023 Idaho Governor’s Cup annual fundraising event will return to Sun Valley Sept. 7-9, 2023, where the continued support from numerous donors will allow the scholarship fund to continue serving students next year.
(City of Pocatello News Flash, June 15, 2023; Photo Credit: City of Pocatello)
Pocatello–We are looking for some great photos across the city to build our library of images. It’s all part of the “Love Where You Live” campaign.
Please send us photos from your walk, a local concert, hanging out with friends, or kayaking with your pet. We want you to send us your best shots. Each month, we’ll pick a winner. The winner will receive City of Pocatello swag! The winning images may also be used on our website, across social media platforms, or printed for City use.
To submit a photo, visit pocatello.gov and click the “SHARE A PHOTOGRAPH” icon.
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announced today the availability of the fair, factual American history resource for Idaho schools called “The Story of America.”
“The Story of America” is an American history curriculum for middle school and high school students that tells the factual story of our nation’s history while reinforcing writing and critical thinking skills.
“This curriculum presents a picture of America that aligns with our Idaho values of embracing patriotism and a sense of pride about the success of our great country, and it teaches American history in a fair and factual way,” Governor Little said.
“Not only does this curriculum support a students’ knowledge of America, but it offers literacy skills like writing, analyzing, evaluating and presenting as part of these lessons,”Superintendent Critchfield said. “These skills will help prepare our students to be strong American citizens, capable of self-government at the local, state, and national level.”
Governor Little and Superintendent Critchfield cited declining history and civics scores for students across the country as part of the reason to ramp up efforts to increase students’ understanding of American history.
“The Story of America” curriculum was created by leading experts in the field of American history and will be available to all school districts in Idaho to use for teaching in 8th grade and beyond. It is designed to supplement curricula already in use by Idaho educators.
The curriculum has been vetted and tested by the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE), which will facilitate its use in Idaho schools.
School districts across Idaho are encouraged to take advantage of the resource for their students and teachers and contact SDE for more information.
