The word "Iditarod" comes from the Indian word haiditarod that means "far distant place."  Traditionally, the Idtiatrod Race begins the first Saturday in March, in downtown Anchorage.  Anchorage isn't even on the official Iditarod Trail (20 miles off) , but is more the race's ceremonial start than actual start since it's Alaska's largest city and so logistically makes good sense.

On this day in 1973

"Killing Me Softly With His Song" by Roberta Flack was the #1 song.

1973 Average U.S. Prices
 Bread: $0.27/loaf
Milk: $1.36/gal
Eggs: $1.22/doz
Car: $4,052
Gasoline: $0.39/gal
House: $35,500
Stamp: $0.08/ea
Average Income: $13,622/yr
Minimum Wage: $1.60/hr
 

Today's Celebrity Birthdays 

Apple Creek Bulk Food Company at 875 N. Main, Highway 89 in Willard is owned by Greg and Rachelle Arlint.  Their small business is unique in that it specializes in Amish goods.  A walk around the store is a treat as you will find such things as Amish made rockers, quilts, bulk foods, seasonings, candy, canned foods and a deli that serves meats, cheeses, ice cream and sandwiches.   There are many other items of interest and you will find value in the visit to this great little store.

America’s 2002 Utah Pride

Thirteen years ago tens of thousands of Utahns began preparation for an event that would bring the world to their proud state. Preliminary work had begun on venues but now the actual work to hold the event moved forward. There were 30.000 volunteers to be identified, classified by skills and availability, trained and coordinated with the venue requirements; security would require 6000 people. It was a massive task but the people of Utah were more than eager to be part of the 2002 International Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

March 1, 2014

On this day in 1963

"Walk Like a Man" by the 4 Seasons was the #1 song.
 

                                                                                        2014 Bizarre, Crazy, Silly, Unknown Holidays & Observances

March Stone= Aquamarine        Flower= Daffodil

March Monthly Observances

March  Full Month

NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Honors women as significant agents of historical change.

March 2–March 20  Sunday–Thursday

NINETEEN-DAY FAST • Bahá’í

Baha'is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation.

March 3 Monday

CLEAN MONDAY • Eastern Christian

The beginning of Great Lent for Eastern Christian churches, which starts 40 days before Orthodox Easter (Pascha), counting Sundays.

March 4 Tuesday

THE MUSEUM OF IDAHO IS 1 OF ONLY 3 MUSEUMS IN THE U.S. TO HOST RACE TO THE END OF THE EARTH DURING ITS INTERNATIONAL TOUR

IDAHO FALLS – The Museum of Idaho is proud to be the 3rd museum in the U.S. to host Race to the End of the Earth.  This is a remarkable opportunity for visitors to become part of the epic journey between competing teams in their quest to be the first to reach the South Pole.  Two teams left.  Only one returned. 

Today In History. What Happened This Day In History

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.

February 17

1454   At a grand feast, Philip the Good of Burgundy takes the "vow of the pheasant," by which he swears to fight the Turks. 

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 11, 2014

LGBT protesters arrested at the Capitol. The LDS Church and other groups jump into the Amendment 3 appeal. Bill to fund schools by making big families pay more taxes moves forward.

Countdown:

•30 days until the final day of the 2014 Legislature

•133 days until Utah's 2014 primary elections

•266 days to the 2014 midterm elections

•629 days to the 2015 elections

•694 days until the 2016 Iowa Caucuses