Just a quick reminder that the Burley High School Play Issun Boshi is hitting the Stage tonight and for the rest of the week. You can read more about Burley HIgh’s Issun Boshi Here

Mike Ramsey

Talk about a lot of “talent on the stage” hitting Burley over this upcoming few weeks! This show is something that is seriously larger than life. When we were backstage for Joseph and the blah blah blah Dreamcoat, we were surrounding by these puppets that were towering 20 ft. above us. They really got me interested in what Mr. Call was doing with this upcoming production and with opening night right around the corner, it’s time to get the word out to the community so that you can show your support.

Burley High School Drama Department’s Children Production of Issun Boshi (“Little One Inch”) is the Japanese tale of Tom Thumb and opens February 23rd 2010.  Directed by Richard B. Call, the production will run Feb. 23, 24, 25, 26 in the KFAC at BHS.  Curtain time is 7:00PM for all performances with additional 1:00PM matinee performances for our local elementary schools on Feb. 23rd and 24th.

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Do you wear your seat belt?  Statistics show that nearly 10,000 lives are saved each year by seat belts.   The Burley High School Student Council recently presented videos and statistics to all Burley High  Students about the importance of seat belt safety.  The videos they created can be seen here.  Enjoy!

-Brae Beck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I67tDqOkahk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vz6wvYK6Xs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzKFuxlN5kU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5KED5yA8H8

Well, Burley officially made it to the map when the Fab Five found their way into the heart of the nation on America’s Got Talent. I am pretty sure that when they clogged across the stage that many of our local TV’s were tuned in with our phones and computers close by so that we could cast our votes.

The sisters are returning the favor by bringing a “behind the scenes”  show to the King Fine Arts Center on February 27th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Personally, I think they were amazing and I was extremely excited that the sisters made their way to the final rounds. So, expect to see me front and center when the Fab Five put on an extended program in which they will show some new dances, and also explain the “in’s and out’s” of what it was like to compete on the hit TV show.

We were able to sit down with Shandalee Morgan for a little interview about the upcoming show that you can watch below…

Also, I was able to find one of their performances online and have included that for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy…

Remember, Saturday February 27th @ 7:30 p.m. at the KFAC

You can buy tickets at the door, or at the Book Plaza in good ol Burley, Idaho.

Prices are $10 preferred seating, and $8 for economy. For any more information call 208-312-0316. I hope to see you at the show.

Three years ago at Burley High School the “Every 15 Minutes Program” was done at the High School to raise awareness of teens drinking underage. For those who don’t know, the program gathers the community together where they fake an accident. They make it as real as possible with actual victims lying on the ground outside an already smashed car. The students watch from the sidelines and witness police, ambulance crews, Jaws of Life and the life-flight attendants perform their work as if it were real. It makes the students realize what could really happen. This year Student Council will be sponsoring this same program on April 27th-28th at the High School around 1 pm and will continue with an assembly the next day. Now, last time this was done we had countless phone calls from worried parents who thought that it WAS real. We are happy to announce it is NOT really happening…so please…Don’t Have A Cow. It’s actually good for your kids. So no phone calls that day. Thanks!

-Emily Silva

For those of you who don’t know much about me… I really enjoy theater. In high school I went through the Burley High School Drama program with Mr. Call and found myself involved in everything from musicals to state competitions. As I look back those are some of the funnest memories of my time in Burley.

One thing I have always been amazed at is how the “arts” thrive in this area. The high school puts on amazing plays (the have one coming up that will literally blow your socks off, so stay tuned for more info). We have OVAC, the newly renovated Wilson Theater, and the King Fine Arts center that all pull local talent willing to share with the community.

Every once in a while a play comes along where everything comes together. The costumes, cast, and choreography team up to create a play that is remembered and talked about in our community for years to come.Well, I am going to go out on a limb and say that Julene Thurston and Cheri Hamilton have done just that with Joseph and the Amazing Techni-Colored Dreamcoat. The cast is packed full of amazing dancers and singers (No, I am neither, but the others are). A few of the costumes are the ORIGINALS THAT WERE WORE BY DONNY OSMOND HIMSELF (that is sure to bring a few out) and the set  is breath taking. I am gong to include a few pictures to give you an idea.

Our opening show was Friday Night and the house was nearly packed. My guess is that there wasn’t a single person that went home feeling that the ticket price could have been better spent else where.

So, I am including the information for the remaining performances and I hope to see you there!

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

January 22, 23, 25, 28, 29 & 30 (matinee only)
at the King Fine Arts Center
Show Time: 7:30 and 2:00 for Matinee

For Tickets call
678-6868 or you can purchase them at:

• The Book Plaza
• The Book Store (in Rupert)
• Welch Music in Burley and Twin Falls

and you can purchase at the door.

Reserved – $10.00
General – $8.00
Economy – $5.00

so when i say dance shoes...these should come to mind

There are 3 types of guys at a school dance. Those that come wearing their dancing shoes ready to party, those that are to “cool” to dance and just stand there with their hands in their pockets, and then those that like to get “dirty” with the ladies.

For those of you that come with your dance shoes.. kudos to you! You know whats up! Not only are you having fun, but you are helping those around you have fun!

Ok…so about you fellows you don’t “know how” to dance. Whats there to know? Just move around or something, and by the way jumping up and down for 6 songs straight isn’t considered dancing. But yeah just go with the flow, and if you can’t find the flow ask someone who has their dancing shoes on and tag along with them.

Now dirty dancing has become a national sensation… and a national problem. Schools around the country are banning it for many reasons. One, it is totally disrespectful towards the female gender. It makes you treat girls like an object instead of a person. Two, it can lead to “other” things, and I’m not talking about a nice game of Uno either. And Three, there are those of us who don’t want to have that image burned onto the back of our retinas for days to come!

So, remember when you come to dances bring your dancing shoes and be ready to party! and if you start to “dirty” dance just be prepared to get kicked out (just a fair warning).
Your fellow bro…

Kolby Beck

There are a few days that hold traditions. Days like Super Bowl Sunday, where people gather to watch commercials. Even days like Monday, where every one wakes up grumpy becuase they have to go back to work/school. In my opinion, there is one day that seems to trump the others for traditions…and that is Christmas Eve. Some always open one gift (most likely pajama’s), some go caroling, some watch that move about shooting your eye out, but most everyone does something.  I have even heard that one local family buys Pizza Hut and Cherry 7UP every Cristmas eve.

So, if you haven’t got your traditions started, then I have a few ideas for you…

1. Drive around Burley and check out the Christmas lights…If you can find this house your the winner!

2. Watch your favorite Christmas Movie

3. Go Caroling

4. Plan a Snowball fight, If it isn’t snowing, use marshmallows.

5. Take gifts to people in need.

6. Contact your local church and see if they are planning anything

7. Read the Nativity Story in the bible

8. Write Letters to People you care about

9. Go to Walmart and watch the frantic shoppers as they realize they are out of time

10. Go sledding

11. Track Santa on Google Maps (only if you are a computer geek like me)

Whatever you decided to do, just make this holiday season the start of something that you will look forward to year after year.

Mike Ramsey

The 5 top things to do during the Christmas season in Burley, Idaho are the following:

1. Holiday Shopping!!

Christmas is only 3 weeks away!! It’s time to star shopping.  Here are a few shopping tips to help you this Christmas:

• Make a shopping list- write down everything you plan to buy.
• Be patient- take your time to look for better deals.
• Use cash- if you can’t control yourself swiping your card, take cash only, it will help tone down your spending.
• Wear comfortable shoes- it’s going to be a long day, the last thing you need is sore feet!

2. Pomerelle

It’s snowing outside! Now is the perfect time to take your family skiing or snowboarding at Pomerelle. Pomerelle is located in Albion, near Burley.

3. A Christmas Carol

Walt Disney’s A Chritmas Carol is a  fun, animated adventure for the whole family. It is showing at the Century Stadium 5 nightly at 7:15 & 9:15.

4. “The Nutcracker”

Centre Stage Studio presents the 21st performance of “The Nutcracker.” It will take place at the King Fine Arts Center on Friday December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

General Seating $10.00

Senior Citizens $8.00

Tickets available at Premier Dancewear.

5.  Christmas Doe

Our Burley Area Merchants Association presents Christmas Doe. Exchange your receipts for Christmas money! Use the money to bid on Auction items. Go to the Burley Inn on January 9th at 6 p.m. The auction starts at 7 p.m.

Also:

The Twin Falls Magic Valley Mall is having a Santa to take pictures with from December 1st to December 24th in the center of the mall. Go and take pictures with Santa!! He will be there from 2:00 p.m- 9:oo p.m. Kings in Burley is also having a Santa at the store for the next week!

By: Angelica Rios

When one is asked, “Is Santa Claus real?”, the first thing that comes to mind is, “How old are you?” Many people believe that Santa Claus is a fictional character created to excite children for Christmas.  Contrary to popular belief, Santa Claus was a real person; or rather persons, who evolved into the legendary one-and-only Santa Claus.

The American version of Santa Claus is a combination of two legendary people.  Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinter Klaas, was the Dutch and Myran, patron and saint of children in the fourth century.  Legend has it that he wore a long red cape, carried a golden staff, and rode upon a flying gray horse.  He carried a big book that told whether each individual child had been good or naughty over the past year.   Children adored him because he delivered presents to underprivileged children everywhere.  In the early United States, Dutch settlements in New York celebrated “Sinterklaas”, a holiday celebrating Saint Nicholas.

In the early 1800′s, a mysterious man who went by Saint A. Claus delivered gifts to children living in poverty throughout the New York area.  He was said to ride a white pony and wear a red robe, like Sinter Klaas.  He did this every Christmas until his death.  He not only led children to believe that Saint Nicholas lived on and delivered gifts every year, but he inspired many other men to dress up like Sinter Klaas and deliver presents to children.  This led to modern day Santa Claus “impersonators”.

The modern-day American image of Santa Claus was influenced by Americans like Washington Irving, Thomas Nast, and Clement Clarke Moore.  Washington Irving wrote stories about the Dutch “Sinter Klass” that Americans loved.  Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem, “The Night Before Christmas” which included fantasy details like flying reindeer, elves, and Santa’s red cheeks, winks, laughs, and nods.  Thomas Nast elaborated further on the American image of Santa Claus through his magazine illustrations.  He depicted Santa as a plump man with a white beard.  He also added such details as Santa’s elves and workshop at the North Pole.  In 1939, Ruldolph, the ninth reindeer, was introduced by an advertising company to lead Santa’s sleigh. Everyone remembers the excitement they had as a child for Santa Claus to come and leave them goodies on Christmas.

Now, when someone asks, “Is Santa Claus real?”, you can truthfully reply, “Well of course he is!”

By: Brae Beck