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Keep it LocalJuly 2011

Find out inside what’s available in local goods & services throughout the upper valley.

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3 . . . . . . . Ashton: More purchasing options than first meets the eye4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Experience the very best of the Rexburg area7 . . . Sugar City: Reap the convenient rewards of shopping in town8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community-wide efforts keep Island Park running10 . . . . . . . Rexburg: City officials encourage residents to think local12 . . . . . . . . St. Anthony Chamber urges residents to shop at home14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keep it local at the farmers market

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More purchasing options than first meets the eyeRACHEL HATTONSpecial to the Standard Journal

Here in Ashton the phrase “keep it local” means a whole lot. Especially when you hear tour-

ists say, “Yes, we drove through Ashton, but didn’t see many businesses. There wasn’t even a bank!”

Well, our goal as the Ashton Area Chamber of Commerce is to get peo-ple to EXIT off U.S. Highway 20 into Ashton, and enjoy our many wonder-ful businesses.

As you exit you are greeted by the newly remodeled Angler’s Inn, Dr. Toenjes, our local dentist who keeps us all smiling bright, our Ashton Laundromat and a wonderful Lil’ taste of Idaho at the Chriswell’s Trail’s Inn. Following our welcoming com-mittee, you are immediately greeted by Reinke Grain and their iconic graineries. After the railroad tracks, on your left you are met by Tri State Tire, which will rent tubes to those wishing to float the river in the summer and make sure we are all “studded” in the winter. On the right, you see Stronks and Sons Do It Best Homecenter, and farther down is HG Lumber, where all our appliance, lumber and hardware needs are met.

Yes, this is in Ashton! On your way down Main Street, there are many establishments on your left and right waiting for your business. You will see Dan’s Plumbing and Heating, KeyBank, Bank of Idaho… yes we have two banks in Ashton. These two banks keep many of us locals happy and content knowing the tellers and managers are looking out for us, and ready to assist us with all our financial needs.

As you continue down Main Street you mustn’t pass up Parts Service, a visit to our old-fashioned soda foun-tain at Five 11 Main or a nice gift or flower arrangement at the Flower Barn! You’ll notice on your drag down Main that we offer many hairstylists and beauticians; Hair Fair is one of the many talented beauticians the locals enjoy.

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you can also stop on the corner and check out Arrowhead Realty. Maybe you’d like to become a local. Then there’s Wynn’s Furniture and Flooring to help make your home comfy and cozy.

Also, we have Baxter’s Funeral Home, Precision Chiropractic, our own pharmacy and a medical clinic for all your health needs. Then there are many wonderful denominations of churches we all respect here in Ashton. You can depend on hearing the Zion Lutheran church bells ring every day at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. Something many of us would miss and depend on to know the hour. The United Methodist’s Groundhog Supper is anticipated in the winter, and the friendly acquaintances at the Berean Baptist, Ashton Christian Fellowship and the Ashton LDS Stake are what keep us in the know of our neighbors and their needs.

On down U.S. Highway 47/Main Street and around the bend into Warm River, you can pull off and check out Three Rivers Ranch for some rec-reational fun. We also have some nice bed and breakfasts along the way, including Carter’s Cabin Rental, Yellowstone Bed & Breakfast and Quiet Cabin Rental and Reception Center. And we can’t forget our little secret of paradise out at Aspen Acres Golf Course.

So, as you come to Ashton on your way to Yellowstone, try to make some time to experience Ashton and see what we have to offer. If you don’t, then enjoy our businesses on Highway 20, including Fall River Electric, Swiss Precision Nursery and Landscaping, Dave’s Jubilee (our grocery store with all the groceries and more) or Frostop Drive-In with their yummy root beer freezes. Or check out Performance Motor Sports and rent a dune buggy for the sand dunes, or check out the Valley Wide Travel Plaza’s Idaho sou-venirs and Big Jud’s famous 1-pound burger. And if you’re just plum tired, there is the Rankin Motel or Ashton Inn & R.V. for a rest. While there, take a stroll across the street and see our incredible Ashton Living Center.

We as the community members and locals love Ashton because of the many commodities our little town has to offer. We at the Ashton Area

Chamber of Commerce encourage everyone to shop Ashton… our busi-nesses depend on us and we need them!

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Top: Customers crowd aisle 5 as they search for their favorite products at dave’s Jubilee grocery store in ashton. Bottom: the exxon gas station in ashton is constantly busy as it offers gas, snacks, souvenirs, groceries and much more.


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Welcome to eastern Idaho — gateway to Yellowstone and Teton National Parks. More

specifically, welcome to Rexburg, Idaho! As your local tourist informa-tion center and chamber of commerce, we are excited to supply information and assistance every day to you and people everywhere!

One of the highlights of our job is letting people know of the many things there are to do in the area, and the awesome places we have for them to stay for a few days or a lifetime. Letting them know about the number and wide variety of restaurants, places to shop, campgrounds, bed and break-fasts, and other points of interest is a joy for each and every one of us. Our area is second to none when it comes to outdoor recreation! Golf courses abound, hiking, biking, sports com-petitions almost every weekend and world-class fly fishing are all available within minutes of our beautiful city.

Nothing makes it more fun for us than to realize all of the dollars taken in, whether tourism dollars or local dollars — it’s all good for our com-munity. Each time a tax is collected, whether it be a bed tax at the local motels, or sales tax at local retail busi-nesses, our community receives help to grow. Places you see tax dollars at work include police, fire, ambulance, roads, water and sewer. Did you ever stop to think when you are purchasing local that you are assuring icey roads will be cleared in the winter and help will arrive within seconds after dialing 911.

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fancy, stop by the Legacy Flight Museum for an outstanding tour of flight-worthy aircraft. Rexburg also remembers the Teton Dam Disaster with films and memorabilia at the Teton Dam Museum on Center Street.

While relaxing at the local Porter Park, take a ride on the historic carou-sel, which has been totally renovated. Twenty seven holes of golf are await-ing you at Teton Lakes and another nine holes at the Municipal course. Be sure to stop by the Chamber of Commerce office and pick up one the Golf Discount Cards available,

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Reap the convenient rewards of shopping in townBRADY DAVIESSpecial Sections Editor

It doesn’t get much more local than Sugar City Mayor Glen Dalling. Born and raised in the community, Dalling

has spent the majority of his life in Sugar. With a long career in public education, primarily spent at Rick ’s College (BYU-Idaho) as the men’s basketball coach and

athletic director, Dalling’s ties to the com-munity run deep. These ties delve even further when his time spent as mayor of Sugar City is a lso factored in.

Dalling’s current mayoral stint began in 2004, but this is not his f irst time in off ice. More than 40 years ago Dalling served as the mayor from 1968 to 1972. A unique experience that gives this man a truly unique outlook on his hometown.

Dalling, as well as any long time resident of Sugar, has experienced tremendous change over the years, and the mayor recognizes one important concept that has remained constant — local spending.

“Money spent here, stays here,” said Dalling, “If I take my money and get groceries at the Sugar City Market, the employees get paid with that money. Then, if they get gasoline at the local

pump, those employees might take that money and go across the street to the hard-ware store. I don’t know how many times money spent locally in the community is respent, but potentially it can be used to support the entire community one way or another.”

Dalling’s hope of money circulating within Sugar City over and over is one shared by local businesses, and is one that needs to be shared by the entire commu-nity he said.

“You can probably f ind a slightly better deal on specialty items at bigger grocery stores, and you might be able to beat our gas pump by a penny,” said Dalling. “But in the long run the convenience of having these types of services in our community has to be worth something. If we want that, then we ought to support our local businesses.”

True, those who live in Sugar City must spend their money elsewhere from time to time. The community just doesn’t have the business to support everyone’s needs. In fact, the large majority of Sugar City residents work outside of city limits.

However, every dollar spent in Utah, Montana or even Bonneville County is lost. That dollar will never return to Sugar. But when local restaurants, retail and ser-vices are patronized that money spends a lot more time in the local economy.

Keeping local dollars in the community not only keeps businesses conveniently close, but has a way of coming back to the spender.

“All the businesses you support when you spend your money locally pay taxes,” said Dalling. “It’s a circle of benef its with no end to what it can accomplish when money stays here.”


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Community-wide efforts keep Island Park runningBRADY DAVIESSpecial Sections Editor

Island Park boasts the largest main street in the continental United States, offering a variety of services along the 33 mile stretch of U.S. Highway 20. From hotels to campgrounds and

restaurants to gas stations, the Island Park community provides several options for residents to spend their money locally both along its “main street” and for miles inward on either side of the highway.

“It’s not just a stop-and-go place anymore,” said former Island Park Chamber of Commerce President Cathy Funkhouser. “Whether it’s grocery shopping, auto repairs or entertainment, we really offer it all.”

Being a tourism-based economy, a lot of the money made in Island Park comes from outside sources. However, even though many businesses rely on out-of-towners to stay in business, the same concept of local spending applies.

Wherever money is made in the Island Park community it is important that it is respent (at least part of it) in the local economy said Bailey. The respending of local dollars helps stimulate other businesses within the community. As everyone practices the same habits, there is no telling how many times dollars will circulate within the community. On the other hand, by choosing to spend money outside of Island Park dollars earned in the community leave it for good.

“You have to patronize the local businesses because it is a small community,” said Jay Bailey, current president of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce. “In order for our businesses to survive, everybody has to support one another, and they do. People realize that you have to support the local economy to make things fit.”

Although many residents of the Island Park community choose to spend their money locally when they can, sometimes small economies still struggle.

“If the tax dollars don’t return to us, then this community pulls together to help one another,” said Funkhouser. “We constantly have different fundraisers here in order to help keep the money here and help improve our area.”

Some of the Island Park community fundraisers include a bridge improvement project, a plan for a new visitor’s center, a campaign to keep Mt. Jefferson open and even charitable fundrais-ers for Island Park residents in need.

For information about Island Park fundraisers and how to get involved visit, www.islandparkchamber.org.


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Rexburg is a wonderful place to live and work, and a great place to shop. Locally owned

and operated businesses are the lifeblood of our community. The city of Rexburg encourages resi-dents to shop and buy local.

There are many benefits to buy-ing and shopping local, as it cre-

ates jobs for the community, helps our community retain its distinc-tiveness and saves you time and money.

There have been many stud-ies conducted over the years which prove the benefit of shop-ping local. One such study is the Andersonville Study, conduct-ed by Civic Economics in con-junction with the merchants of Andersonville.

This study showed that local business keeps more money in local economies. This was shown in Civic Economics Austin and Andersonville Studies. The Andersonville Study found that for every $100 spent at a local business, $45 is retained in the local economy. This local eco-nomic impact includes wages earned, supplies bought and con-tracted in the local area, and

money spent on business services such as bookkeeping.

These results have been repli-cated in two additional communi-ties studied, The Institute for Local Self-Reliance found nearly identi-cal results in a study of retail activ-ity in Mid-Coast Maine, and the University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center found comparable results in a study of bookstores in Lucas County, Ohio. It should be noted

City officials encourage residents to think local

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that Civic Economics has repeatedly cautioned against assuming the Livable City findings were universal, given the unique attributes of the local merchant studied (The Andersonville Study of Retail Economics).

The Andersonville Study showed that the local economic impact of retail and service businesses is attrib-utable to four factors: labor, profit, procurement, and charity.

Spending on local labor comprises the largest share of operating costs for a locally owned establishment: locally-owned firms in the study spent 28 percent of revenue on labor. In addi-tion, administrative functions such as bookkeeping and marketing are car-ried out in-house or outsource within the community.

Secondly, the Andersonville Study that local businesses generated $263 of revenue per square foot of retail space.

Thirdly, a larger portion of prof-its earned by local businesses will remain in our local economy, as shown below.

Fourthly, local businesses procure a wider array of goods and services in the local marketplace. These include goods for resale, business supplies and professional services among others. For the local firms studied in the Andersonville Study, local procure-ment was roughly 6 percent of total

revenue.Finally, a smaller yet significant

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St. Anthony Chamber urges residents to shop at homeSpecial to the Standard Journal

The St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce has long encouraged St. Anthony residents to patronize their

local businesses in order to stimulate the local economy.

Even events sponsored annually by the St. Anthony business organization are intended to bring people into town

where businesses can entice them into their stores and offices to do business, according to Chamber President Cathy Koon, for-mer economic development specialist for Fremont County.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is to our local businesses that our own resi-dents shop at home instead of going down the line to make their purchases,” Koon said.

“A healthy business com-munity is nec-essary for a healthy com-munity where people want to live, raise their children and open b u s i n e s s e s . It provides a solid tax base and ensures good schools, health care services, arts p r o g r a m s , parks and rec-reation pro-grams and the other ameni-ties people want.”

Koon says she once heard Don Aslett, the nationally known clean-ing guru, say that if the state of Idaho would spend its business

recruitment funds on improving the bot-tom line of existing businesses by just 2 percent, it wouldn’t need to bring new businesses to Idaho. Existing businesses would generate more jobs and tax revenue than the new businesses, according to Aslett.

“Economic development experts recog-nize the importance of shopping locally and offer strategies and programs to help businesses attract and keep local custom-ers, and to educate people on how they benefit by shopping in their own commu-nities,” Koon said.

“A strong business community pro-vides better goods and services, pays taxes, supports charities and school projects, and turns around its profits by hiring more people and shopping within the community,” she said. “It also results in community pride and spirit which reaps rewards in attracting new businesses and new residents.”

Koon also mentioned that when people are looking for a place to do business or to raise a family, they look for good schools, health care, shopping opportunities, parks, recreation, low crime rates and beautiful surroundings.

“So much of that in a small community depends on having thriving businesses and friendly people.” said Koon. “In a town the size of St. Anthony, it begins with people supporting their local businesses.”

The Greater St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce has limited marketing and education funds, so it concentrates on calling attention to the community and its amenities.

The St. Anthony Chamber promotes its members and other local businesses through its website (www.stanthonycham-ber.com), brochures, special events, and

direct contact with tourists and other inter-ested parties. The chamber has its own Facebook page and maintains a Visitor Center at the City Building. In addition, the chamber works with the Yellowstone-Teton Territory, Idaho Department of Commerce and other chambers and agen-cies to promote the St. Anthony region.

The chamber started what is now called the Henry’s Fork Farmers Market five years ago as a way of bringing local buyers and sellers together. The market is now oper-ated by an independent board of directors that funds and markets the weekly event. It is held in conjunction with St. Anthony Alive, a concert series featuring music, food and fun. Both events are held every other Friday at Clyde Keefer Memorial Park in St. Anthony from June to September.

“The farmers market is another way of keeping people in town to shop, and provides an outlet for people to make extra money on garden produce, home-made crafts and food items,” Koon says. “It puts money into the pockets of local entrepreneurs, which recycles through the local economy. It may seem like a small thing, but it continues to grow each year and can eventually generate large sums of money for vendors.”

More information about the chamber and its members are featured on the chamber’s website and are promoted first at the Visitor Center. They are listed on an insert in the “Welcome to St. Anthony” brochures printed last year. Those brochures are circulated at special events, at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, and at area businesses and tour-ist centers.

“We are trying to get the message to our residents and the outside world that St. Anthony is a great place to work, live

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305 East 5th North, St. Anthony • 624-3757

204 Main Street, Ashton • 652-7868

110 W 7 South • St. Anthony ID • 208.624.3170

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Windshield Repair & ReplacementExpert Collision Repair

St. AnthonySupporting Local Businesses

Standard Journal/Brady davieS Above: an unknown patient gets her teeth cleaned by dr. ryan Smith and his assistant, Kena ricks, of St. anthony dental Center. Left: Justin allen browses through beef jerky at Falls drug in St. anthony.

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Keep it local at the Rexburg Farmers Market

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Climbing Wall!

Lazy River!

Water Slides!

Lap Pool!

Rexburg Rapids group deals! Bring a group... get discounts!

Group Size Rate* Discount0-19 4.50$ 31%20-49 4.25$ 35%50-99 4.00$ 38%100-199 3.50$ 46%200-299 2.75$ 58%300 Plus 2.25$ 65%

*Rate Includes Slides

Evening Group Discount Rates For More Info Call (208) 359-3020 Visit www.rexburgrapids.com Check out our Facebook Page facebook.com/RexburgRapids

Rexburg Rapids located At:50 West 2nd NorthRexburg, ID 83440

Keep it local at the Henry’s Fork Farmers Market

Courtesy photo/Brittany Bergquist

Courtesy photo/Brittany Bergquist

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Top Left: there’s something for everyone at the farmers market. no matter what your breed. Left: a family enjoys the nice weather during st. anthony’s week to host the henry’s Fork Farmers Market. Top Right: an ashton women examines what each vendor has to offer.

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Passenger Car Tires LighT TruCk & suV Tires

A low cost radial that delivers a

comfortable ride and excellent

performance. The Pegasus is a great value.

Your size in stock, call for size & Price

Pegasus

tread design may vary

sMOOTh hanDLing

FREERoad HazaRd • Flat RepaiR

Mounting • RotationsaiR CHeCKs

starting at

9999P235/75sr-15

PerFOrManCe Tires sPOrT TruCk Tires

Advances in technology yield shorter braking

distances, enhanced handling character-istics and increased driving performance

on wet roads.


FD-1




Offers high performance styling

for suVs, sport trucks and select crossovers.

Designed for plus sizing and performance enhancement. A great all season performer.


Proxes sT ii




6522starting at

185/60Hr-14

suPerB riDe& COnTrOL

OuTsTanDing PerFOrManCe

reDuCeshYDrOPLaning

QuieT riDing

16975starting at

255/60vr-17

$0.01 - $10.00. . . . . . . . . . BaLanCe$10.01 - $50.00. . . . . . . . . . . $10.00$50.01 - $100.00 . . . . . . . . . . $15.00$100.01 - $250.00 . . . . . . . . . $25.00$250.01 - $500.00. . . . . . . . . $50.00$500.01 - $1,500.00 . . . . . . . $75.00$1,500.01 - $2,500.00 . . . . . $150.00Over $2,500.00 . . . 1/3 OF BaLanCe

ending mOntHLy BaLanCe

minimUm Payment dUe

*revOLving aCCOUntPayment sCHedULe

**Payment is 5% of the original purchase price or 5% of the highest monthly statement balance,

whichever is greater. Ask store for details. Payment programs on approved credit.

Daily finance charge rate of 0.04931%, 18% Annum.

CreDiT is easY aT Les sChWaB

Les Schwab’s Revolving Credit Plan*

90 Days Same as Cash

Equal Payment Plan**

Visa • Master Card American Express • Discover

four Different Plans are aVailaBle:

free Brake insPections • free estimates • same DaY serVice(on Most VeHiCles)

Professionally trained technicians

Premium Quality Parts

Best Brake Warranty

WE DO BRAKES!Brake exPerTs - OVer 30 Years

1

2

3

4

This is an excellent value on highway

and all season radials. Offers a

smooth quiet ride and tough steel belt

construction.


great Buy!


exCeLLenTVaLue



starting at

3999155/80tr-13

A quality all season tire that features the

latest in radial design and performance. its modern tread pattern

provides quality handling for increased vehicle safety. 70,000

mile warranty.

eclipse

suPeriOr sTaBiLiTY

sMOOTh QuieT riDeFREE

Road HazaRd • Flat RepaiRMounting • Rotations

aiR CHeCKs

7699starting at

P155/80sr-13


Attractive outlined white letters.

Features a deep tread design for longer mileage.

Wildcat a/T

50,000 MiLe WarranTY

sMOOTh QuieT riDe FREE

Road HazaRd • Flat RepaiRMounting • Rotations

aiR CHeCKs

13955starting at

P205/75sr-15


Rexburg 407 S. 5th W.356-4606

St. Anthony 205 S. Bridge624-3747

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