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Grand Teton Ancient Grains: Preserving the Legacy of Einkorn Wheat By Brian Howard for Rexburg Commons Teton, Idaho — In a small town nestled at the base of the Grand Teton mountains, Jade Koyle, the president of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, is on a mission to preserve the legacy of einkorn wheat. Einkorn, the most primitive form of wheat, has caught the attention of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals due to its unique properties compared to modern wheat. The journey began when Jade's friend, Stan, introduced him to einkorn wheat, a rare and scarcely available grain. Intrigued by the grain's history and potential, Jade decided to explore further. With Stan's collaboration, they started a blog dedicated to einkorn, which quickly garnered attention from people worldwide who shared their enthusiasm for this ancient wheat. "We were contacted by people from all over the world—individuals like us who had discovered einkorn and were eager to get thei...

  By Brian Howard for Rexburg Commons   Teton, Idaho — In a small town nestled at the base of the Grand Teton mountains, Jade Koyle, the president of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, is on a mission to preserve the legacy of einkorn wheat. Einkorn, the most primitive form of wheat, has caught the attention of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals due to its unique properties compared to modern wheat. The journey began when Jade’s friend, Stan, introduced him to einkorn wheat, a rare and scarcely available grain. Intrigued by the grain’s history and potential, Jade decided to explore further. With Stan’s collaboration, they started a blog dedicated to einkorn, which quickly garnered attention from people worldwide who shared their enthusiasm for this ancient wheat. “We were contacted by people from all over the world—individuals like us who had discovered einkorn and were eager to get their hands on it,” said Jade Koyle. The Koyles decided to relocate fro...

SUGAR CITY, Idaho — The average person will have 12 jobs during their lifetime, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. However, there are those who find the perfect job, and stick with it their whole career. Fortunately, for the Sugar-Salem School District, Mark Seare found his perfect fit when he accepted a job as the band director back in 1993. “To be honest, when, I was in college I didn’t want to be a band teacher,” said Seare.  “I thought, 50 kids with noisemakers in their hands—I don’t want any part of that.”  “I was a computer science major in college. I found myself doing my homework as fast as I could so I could go do music, compose, and practice. I couldn’t run away. So I decided to go back and get a teaching certificate,” said Seare. Retired Sugar-Salem Choir Director Joe Cherrington was the assistant principal responsible for hiring Seare. “I was the one that hired him,” said Cherrington. “I’m sure glad we found him and brought him up here. One of the things...

  REXBURG — At first glance, the Family Fun Fireworks stand at 545 North Second East in Rexburg is just like all the others you see on the 4th of July. But this one becomes a bit more unique when patrons learn it has been operated by the same family for 22 years. Nadine and Walter Bell operate the firework stand, and they say it’s been a fun venture for their family to be involved in. “A family member that owns Family Fun Fireworks asked us if they brought a stand up here to Rexburg if we would run it for them,” Walter tells EastIdahoNews.com. “We love fireworks. We love being together as a family, so we decided we’d do it.” The stand is part of a larger franchise of Family Fun Fireworks. Brooke Taylor, who owns the business with her four brothers, says her parents, Don and Brenda Pollard, started Family Fun Fireworks more than 40 years ago in Pocatello. There are now 17 locations throughout the state, stretching from the Boise-Nampa area to Pocatello, Blackfoot and Rexburg. Walt...

    ST. ANTHONY – A 90-year tradition in St. Anthony made a rousing comeback Saturday as thousands attended the Pioneer Day celebration. After last year’s event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Volunteer Parade Coordinator Mari Ann Birch wanted this year’s parade to be the best one ever.   “After COVID, we need it,” Birch tells EastIdahoNews.com.  The exact amount of people who attended isn’t clear, but organizers were anticipating a crowd of at least 20,000 throughout the day. Former mayor and city councilman Neils Thueson served as the parade marshal for this year’s event. He explains the significance of Pioneer Day and why it’s celebrated in eastern Idaho.  “Pioneer Day celebrates the (Latter-day Saint) pioneers who settled this whole western area from Salt Lake all this way. We’re just really glad to be able to do this in St. Anthony,” Thueson says.   Back in 1929, leaders from St. Anthony and Rexburg met to decide what to do for th...

REXBURG – If you could go back in time 45 years, Rexburg would look very different. Many people have clear memories of the landscape and businesses that are now long gone. But the events of one day, in particular, have never been forgotten. On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam broke. “I remember those days well,” Rick Davis of Rexburg tells EastIdahoNews.com. “There were friends everywhere whose businesses were ruined that day.” Davis got word of the dam’s collapse and had about four hours to help family and friends move belongings and equipment to higher ground where it would be safe. Despite the panic from the unknown, Davis thought it was important to document the day with pictures. Read the entire story at:  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/06/rexburg-man-sharing-photos-and-memories-of-teton-dam-flood-on-its-45th-anniversary/