Did you know that the first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861 (Hawkins, 2019)? You may be one of those people who shower their loved ones with chocolates and flowers on Valentine’s Day or you may be the one who consciously avoids all things red during February. Regardless, most people can agree that Valentine's Day is the one day of the year dedicated to showering people with love.

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.

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.

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.

Since the rise of arcades in the 70’s, video games have become an important cornerstone of popular culture. While the modern concept of playing video games probably includes sitting in front of a large TV screen alone in your living room, 40 years ago it was a completely different experience.