Several buildings in Pocatello’s Old Town Neighborhood exist because of fraternal organizations and secret societies. Such organizations (Elks, Masons, Eagles, Moose, and many others) were popular during the late 1800s and well into the twentieth century.

At Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT), we appoint instructors with insightful work experience in their respective fields. Having experienced instructors provides current industry practices that inform students more fully. Faces of CEWT highlights some of our finest instructors and staff to give you insight into the ‘sweet’ people who work here.

On Feb. 4, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) will be hosting an open house at 89 W. Agency Rd., Fort Hall, ID, to recognize the opening of a new TERO Training Center.

There is a lot that could be said about the 2010’s. Above all else, though, this decade has shown the way technology has become so inter-woven in our society that it is near impossible to separate the two.

Tired of cooking the same thing over and over again? Want to get some variety to your weekly meals? Consider spicing things up a little. Variety is the spice of life, after all, and Indian food takes this philosophy to heart.

As the population increased in Pocatello due to the centralization of the railroad shops, the need for housing brought about an early use of prefabricated houses in the city. By 1890, the population had increased from about 200 people in 1888 to 500 people in 1889, then to 2,330 people in 1890.

Ah, the new year: that inevitable time of the year where your jeans are fitting tighter than usual after the abundance of rich holiday food. Whether you prefer the sweet or savory foods that fill holiday gatherings, you may just find yourself craving more after you have sworn you’ve had the last bite.

Thanks to all of you wrote in with your great feedback on CEWT's end-of-year and holiday video. We have passed your comments and recognition to the entire team.

'Twas the night before CEWTmas, when all through the office

Not a creature was stirring, not even the bosses;

The stockings were hung by the computers with care,

In hopes that St. Gary soon would be there;

CEWT wants to thank you and wish everyone a very Happy Holidays! We bring you Gary's Glorious Gifts.