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Deb LaJeunesse
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Karole, We've had company and been out of town and when I'm finally back to the usual schedule, I don't see you anywhere... and as I feared, you are retiring. I'm thrilled for you, but sad for all of us viewers and your co-workers.
You always did an amazing job and I know that some of the news you had to report was hard, extremely hard to report, but you somehow always managed to power through. Why am I remembering all the awful stories now, well, I'm sure you have lots of stories for your kids and grand kids and I hope you have a wonderful retirement.
Thanks for a caring, but professional, job - and sharing a little of yourself with all us viewers,
Ed Montgomery and Deb LaJeunesse |
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Don Bellamy
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Congrats Karole! Job and career well done! As the new kid that first day at Gooding High School in the spring of 1973 you were the first student that I met and you were so nice and made me feel welcome when I was an anxious and sad teenager that had just moved from his lifelong home and school. Best to you always! |
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Katie Kress
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You’re a classy lady. I enjoyed our visit together one afternoon several years ago working with you as we tried several times to pass the D 93 high school bond. I respect you and think you’re fabulous. |
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Pam Bissegger
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We have enjoyed watching the news with you for so many years. You will definitely be missed.
Your dedication to journalism has been an example for so many people. You have shared so many great stories, some special and happy stories and some heart breaking stories, but everything you did was with true professionalism.
Enjoy your retirement and time spent with your family and grandkids.
You will be missed Karole. |
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Nancy
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This is like saying good bye to a member of my family. I have always watched channel 8 news when you were on. Sad to see you go but wishing you many great things in your future. |
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Diana Zinzer
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Thank you for all you have done for our community. It was like inviting a friend into our livingroom every night. You will be missed. |
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Sherri Murray
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The news will not be the same without you. Your style of reporting the facts in an interesting, informative way without pronouncing your take on it for everyone to agree with is fast going out of style.
Thanks for the impact you’ve had on our community! |
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Claude & Jane Garbet
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We are surely going to miss you. You are the reason that we watch Channel 8 News. You are always so accurate and yet very genuinely nice. Enjoy your retirement. |
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Jo
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Hey dear friend,
you have been welcome in my home for thirty years and I do think of you as a friend. I will miss you so very much. I never wondered how you felt about a story because your face, your eyes, or the tilt of your head, would give you away. You are the best at what you did because you made those of us, who were your audience, comfortable. Along with all of that you have the best sense of humor.
I appreciated your personal comments about stories, such as when the streets of shelly had such ginormous pot holes. I was often concerned about you leaving the channel 8 studio alone at 10:35 at night and I hoped that you would be safe on your journey home. I have loved who you are and what you have added to my life.There will be an emptiness in my heart and in my schedule at 5:00,6:00 and 10:00 pm. You are the best. I hope you enjoy many wonderful hours with Ken, the boys and the GRANDKIDS. Thanks Karole.
Just Jo
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Sharon
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The news will never be the same for me without you and your positive personality.
Blessings to you for a wonderful retirement!
Know we have loved having you In our homes all these years!
You are very loved!! |
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LaPreal Henman
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We are going to miss you but we wish Good Luck and have a GREAT retirement!! With both you and Jay gone it is going to be different watching the news!!
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Brandi Bullock
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When I was in college about 15yrs ago. I saw Karen give a speech to a room full of women. I was so impressed with her speech and she showed me that women are amazing. I have never forgotten her standing up there speaking. It really stuck with me. Thank you being such a wonderful influence to women. Happy Retirment!!! |
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Ronda Eskelson
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Wishing you all the good that life has to offer. You will be missed. |
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Kathy Barkdull
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Our family have looked forward to getting our local news from you for all your 30 years. Our 3 grown daughters always looked forward to seeing you when they came home to visit every summer. They said it always brought back great memories of their childhood and loved sharing it with their children. Best wishes and happy retirement. |
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John Brocker
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We will sure miss you Karole ! I moved here from Sacramento 27 years ago and have always enjoyed your newscasts - An old HS classmate of mine Mark Lewis who now lives in AZ always asks about you - I think he said he worked with you at KPVI in the late 70s early 80s - his first job in the business - wishing you a happy healthy retirement |
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Donna Avery
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Retirement is fantastic.
We will miss you every night. Have lots of fun! |
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Robert Torgerson
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Enjoyed watching you on the News, and your fun personality. |
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Rod and Suz Johnson
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Welcome to the next phase of life! We love that every day is a Saturday! You’ve done so well and can walk away leaving the news in good hands!
Enjoy!!! |
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Jan
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Gosh i started to watch you when i first moved here 1996. My husband always had you on before he passed. I continued till now. I will miss you on the Evening news, I have seen you in Fred Meyer about 3 times, you always had a big smile. |
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Dawn Ann Bradley
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I have enjoyed watching the news with you as a broadcaster for many years. I love to watch your reactions to some of the things you have had to report. Although you tried to keep neutral to some things it just didn't happen and I loved it. You were very real. I hope you enjoy your retirement. Thanks for your service. |
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Donna case
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You will be missed have a great retirement |
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Jaysten Chavez
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Congratulations Karole, I grew up watching you with Jay Hildebrant, Micheal Coats, Dylan Carter, and Steve Cannon, I always liked seeing you on television, I hope you have a great time off set. |
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DAVID BLACK
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Good luck with your future. You will be missed but I hope you enjoy some free time. |
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Wheeler's
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We have enjoyed watching your coverage of Local/State and National news for the past 20 years that we have lived in Idaho Falls.
May your home be blessed with good health and may you be blessed to Enjoy Life to the Fullest - Chase your Dreams and fulfill your Bucket List.
Continue to spread kindness in our Communities and where ever life's road takes you.
We will miss you and are anxious to see who the replacement is. Channel 8 is where it's at for us!
God Bless,
Jarad and Naomi Wheeler |
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Cindy Bunderson
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Thanks for being there for Danny over the years! We have enjoyed watching you on the news and will be sad to see you go. Good luck in the future! Enjoy yourself and have fun! |
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Natalie Felt
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Congratulations on your retirement. I enjoyed watching you through the years, and your passion for the news. You and Jay were the best to watch when it came to the news. I hope you have a great retirement |
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Ramon Bailey
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Karole,
It was a pleasure working with you at the station. You were very good as an anchor, reporter, Story teller. I hope that you enjoy your retirement. you were a huge part of east Idaho. I will miss seeing you on the evening news. You are very talented.
sincerely,
Ramon bailey |
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Gary M Rawlings
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Enjoyed your reporting and anchoring. Even though you editorized a little at time, I didn't seem to mind, you were always on the conservative side. Good luck and blessings in your retirement. |
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Carla Backlund Beckm
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Haven't talked to you for quite a while but wanted to congratulate you on your successful career and hope you enjoy retirement. Always enjoyed your news casts. It was fun to watch you through the years. Congratulations from one U of I grad to another.
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Jennifer Muir
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You have been a calming presence in my home for most of my life. No matter how grim the news was, you always kept a positive attitude about it and kept things in perspective. And you were cheerful and entertaining. Best wishes going forward, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. |
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Lyle Shank
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Thanks for the memories Karole, I'll enjoy a 40oz of Schlitz and a Swanson Salisbury Steak TV dinner in honor. |
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Rebecca Ririe
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Congratulations on your retirement!
I don’t know of anyone in the industry who is more likeable than you! You have always come accross professional and lovely.-/like a favorite Aunt. Bless you in your future endeavors!
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hilary Kimbro
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good luck |
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Chip Wood
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We have a mutual friend,Ron Smith. I have enjoyed for your entire career, thanks for your honesty and service to our communities! |
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Sherry Randolph
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I have looked forward to watching you deliver our news for the past 30 years and 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 pm will just not be the same. Your sincere love of this area is one thing I'll miss amongst many. I first met you in person when you did a news story, many years ago, about women in unconventional careers. My husband and I were custom home builders and I was a carpenter working on the job. It was so exciting to actually meet a star! You were so professional yet made us both feel like we'd known you forever. While you could easily have moved on to any news anchor position I love that you were loyal to us here in Southeast Idaho. Best wishes for a fun filled retirement! I will truly miss seeing you daily. |
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Casey Wakefield
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I first saw Karlole 18 years ago... Moving here from another state, and not knowing anyone, very lonely feeling.. Then I found the perfect News channel, and saw Karloe, and felt like I was visiting with an old family friend... I looked forward to seeing she, and Jay every night... Can't thank you enough ......I have ran into her a number of years at the fair, and feel like I am seeing a very good friend..... You will be missed Sweet Lady, but I know you will be having a wonderful time with your hubby ,and family... Stay safe my friend..... |
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Pam Tangbakken
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When we first moved to Idaho Falls in 2005 your smiling face and calm demeanor drew me in immediately. I trusted you from the start and your down-to-earth approach to the news of the day. When we moved back to Illinois in 2016 I missed the News show greatly. I hope retirement will be filled with all the things you've been wanting to do! God bless! Pam Tangbakken (former Shelley resident and employee at Idaho Falls Clinic for 15 years) |
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Sheryl Morton
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Karole, My very best wishes to you as you embarke on your next great adventure. Thank you for your many years of excellence in news reporting, community service, and self and family sacrifice to make our community a better place. We will truly miss your smiling face at 6 p.m. |
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Justina
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We will miss ive watched local news 8 since I was 10 years old I'm now 32 I wish you the best in your journey. I put a picture of your biggest fan |
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Carol Gunter
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I have followed you since you were on channel 6 when it was on Main Street in Pocatello. Two of my children were on romper room back in the early ‘70’s.
Best wishes on your retirement. |
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Sharon Kennedy
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Nine years ago, I was interviewed by Karole at the EISF. I was there with my cat, Midnight, who was the new mascot for Snake River Animal Shelter. Over the years, I've helped Karole at my job, too. She always has a smile and a kind word. Congratulations on your retirement! Local News 8 will not be the same without you and Jay. |
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Mariel Morgan
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Thanks to you I was able to find nice clothes at Dressbarn. Thanks. I have watch you since moving back to Idaho in 1995. |
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Carol Harvey
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What a privilege it’s been to watch you bring the news to this area for years. I’ve watched you for 20 yrs & it’s been such a blessing. You deserve to retire but it won’t be the same without you. First Jay now you. Should have guessed you’d go soon after a Jay. What a team you two have been. So there’s no one that can replace you but maybe we can say that person will “fill in”. You are unreplaceable. No way Jose. Geez, that’s not even a word. Oh my. Just know Karole you will be missed. You are loved by this community & it will not be the same without you but enjoy your retirement & get to know that hubby of yours. What memories you have but oh what memories you’ll make. Good luck Karole & Ken. Enjoy life, stay safe & well. ?????? |
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Aimee Kauer Smith
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Wishing you the best in your retirement. You will be missed. Have watched you for many years. You have done a great job reporting and anchoring the news . Good luck in your next journey. |
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Eve Erwin
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I moved here in 1992 from Los Angeles and your laid back Idaho presence was a welcome change from big city news. Thank you for being in my life even if is via the tv! Enjoy all that camping and Razoring! |
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Karen O'Connor
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Karole, you've been a part of my life for the past 30 years, like a trusted friend.
I'm a viewer from Jackson, and though I've always affectionately referred to Channel 8 as "Spud News", I've always been impressed with your professionalism and sense of humor (always a light touch and just enough). I'm still getting over Jay's retirement and now here you go too!
Congratulations - I wish you well! Have fun with those grand-babies and your family.
I'm sure going to miss you!
Karen O'Connor
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Pat Lute
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Just wanted to say thank you for your level of professionalism always. And everything that you’ve done for your community and surrounding areas you will be missed. |
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Kortny Arbon
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My dad is Elzo White who is a retired school superintendent. My dad said you were the best reporter and always fair. When situations came up and his school district or his name was brought up, he felt like you’d always report the facts and be fair with your reporting and platform. He loves you!! He talks about interviews with you he did every so often.
One time a few years back, my son was about first grade age, and we ran into you at the cupcake shop in Blackfoot. My son was star-struck and kept starring at you. You noticed and talked to him and said you were impressed a young kid even watched the news. He was thrilled and couldn’t wait to call my dad to report he’d just seen a celebrity and you’d talked to him!!
I’ve watched you on tv most of life! Congratulations on retirement and good luck in your next adventure! |
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Maridel Severson
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Congratulations on your retirement! I remember meeting you thru a mutual friend at U of I when we were all undergrads. As I listened to your interview with East Idaho News today, your love for your community shown through. We need more journalists with your “folksy ways.” The young reporter “Kids” you’ve taken under your wings over the years have been blessed to work with you. Wishing you and your family all the best with your retirement. Sincerely, Maridel Severson Merritt |
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Idaho State Police
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Thank you Karole for being a strong voice and supporter of law enforcement. You will truly be missed but have set the bar and a great example for those following in your footsteps.
We hope you have fun times in your retirement.
We wish you the best and as always remember to wear your seatbelt.
Good Luck from your friends at ISP District 6. |
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Cindy Tauscher Foste
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Well cousin I am going to miss watching you anchor the news; however I wish you well <3 Forever keep that beautiful smile xx |
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Dennis Patterson
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Karole, I’ve always respected your honesty and integrity in reporting the news. I also thank you for emceeing the Dr, King Banquet. You always had such passion. You will be greatly missed. |
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Brett
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Karole, I wish you best of luck and enjoy retirement. Its not the same without having you or Jay on. Now we lose you, we all have to adjust. I have met you few times at the fair. Thanks for everything you have sacrificed with community of Idaho Falls and surrounding areas. |
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Chris Adolfson
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Have enjoyed watching you from the beginning at KPVI to the end at Local news 8. You have been like one of the family. Enjoy retirement and your grandchildren!
Enjoy!!!!! |
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Tina L Bell
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I hate change.I truly will miss you over the years you and Jay are the reason I watched the news and all the live news you did out in the field.I had the pleasure of meeting you at a farewell bbq with my Nephew Wes Wisdom he thinks the world of your family...I wish you the best in your retirement.The news will never be the same |
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Pam Kantack
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You are a ROCKSTAR! I really enjoyed watching the news because you made it interesting. I thought it was so cool to always see you in person at the fair! You will be missed! |
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We been watching the local news 8 with you for years! We will surely miss you at the 5 o’clock news hour! Have a happy, blessed retirement!! Many blessings to you! |
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Cindy Smith
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Karole,
You will missed each evening when I watch the news. You have been a delight to watch. Enjoy your retirement.
Thanks,
Cindy Smith |
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Sharon Wright
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Merlin and I moved back to this area 21 years ago. You and Jay became our favorite news team right away. Our personal association with you began when Merlin was Executive Director of the Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce. We always enjoyed seeing you whenever the occasion presented. Our favorite memory is the night you received the Modern Pioneer award from the Grove City Sons of Utah Pioneers. Hearing your experiences in the early days certainly showed that you deserved to be recognized as a pioneer in your field! (By the way, Merlin was the one who nominated you.) We want to wish you well in your retirement and hope you and Ken adjust to the 24/7 thing! We look forward to seeing you around town now and then. If you venture out to Moreland, look us up! |
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Roberta Jordan
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I’ll miss seeing you on TV, but hope to see you out and about.
Thanks for being an advocate for diversity in the community!!! |
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Leroy & Jackie Johns
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We have so enjoyed watching your throughout your career and Leroy has loved telling people that he taught and coached you in high school. We will genuinely miss seeing you every night. You have done a tremendous job. We wish you all the best in your retirement. You will have made such an impact for good in our lives! |
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Rosey Erickson
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Thank you Karole for all the time and professionalism you have given in providing news in southeast Idaho.
I recall a discussion about being a news anchor and looking very pregnant ! You were a leader as a woman in the field. You liberated woman in your field as you have shared your life through pregnancy, motherhood and grand motherhood! As well as being a professional throughout!
I’ll miss seeing you every evening on the news! So glad you will have time with your family and enjoying freedom to do all the things you love. Wishing you the best! Hope to see you out and about! |
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Lucille T Collette
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Karole, congratulations on your retirement! We will miss seeing you on the news and throughout the community as part of the news team! We've really enjoyed seeing you at the state fairs, on the trails, and mc-ing at the cooking shows. No one deserves this more than you and we hope you get to enjoy more time with your hubby and grown boys. You're right, being grandma is the best hobby of all, and we wish you all the best in your retirement! |
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Vera Gillespie
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Congratulations on your awesome career! As an account executive for over 30 years at Channel 8, I was so proud of our terrific news anchor team. It was great to offer clients the opportunity to advertise during Channel 8 news- the very best in the market. I've always admired how you handled any story that came your way- what a pro! Your enthusiasm and optimism will be missed. All the best to you and Ken. Enjoy your retirement! |
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Julia Hanson
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You have been apart of our dinner hour viewing for so many years. We always could trust your reporting and actions in our home with 5 children and now just 2 old retired people. Your going to be dearly missed here. Thanks, Enjoy your retirement! |
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ELRAE GOODY
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Dear Karole...where do I begin, I’m going to miss u dearly. We do have something in common and that’s the weather ??, And cold water creek .I have laughed with you and loved you. Ran into one of your good friends one day from Blackfoot, when I found out she was from Blackfoot, I immediately ask her, do u know Kaole Honas, she said I’m her good friend , her name Cricket. I said : oh please tell her I just love her and gave her my name. My grand kids think I look like you, and there grandpa looks like Jay haha. I meant you at the fair, had a shirt on you have, from cold water creek. You are absolutely adorable, it won’t be the same without you, seriously I’m truly going into depression cause of you and of course covid lol. A few years back when my son got his Purple Heart ?? as an ISP trooper , my sister and I took a pic. With you , I don’t have it with me, it was an honor. Take care in years to come and enjoy your retirement. My Love to you always and forever. Your friend ELRAE GOODY ?? |
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Connie Bates
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I was shopping for some new clothes for a new job and noticed Karole was watching me as I tried on a few items.
What she did next just proves she is an honest reporter on everything.
She came up to me and said “I don’t think you should get that blouse it really doesn’t look good on you at all.”
We chatted a bit, I didn’t get the blouse.
That was the time before cell phone cameras or I would have gotten a photo with her.
I’m going to miss watching Karole on the news but wish her all the best that retirement can bring. Good luck on your next chapter. |
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Ed and Jane Simmons
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We have certainly enjoyed watching you for many years. We have also enjoyed visiting with you at the fair. We also enjoyed getting acquainted with you when your parents were at Fairwinds.
Best wishes as you retire. The broadcast will never be the same without you.
Sincerely,
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Nita Weber
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I am a physician in Soda Springs and only get Wednesdays off so I usually see you and Jay greeting people at the State Fair in Blackfoot. I have always enjoyed your broadcasts and special coverage of health topics. You have always presented information in a professional manner with no rumor mill stories and everything is well research. I have never had the courage to say Hi to you at the Fair gates until last year and then I blurted out something about you being so TALL ! So sorry but I am an admirer of all your major achievements through the years. Carry on with having fun in life. I may do the same retirement in a few years but I hope to see the end of COVID before I do. |
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Kay Mink
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Love you sis! I moved to the big SF bay area and you decided to stay in Idaho and be a big fish in a small pond. Well you became a big fish and I am so proud of you. You have served your community well. So proud of you, Karole. |
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Roxi
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Karole,
We will miss you every week from September 2020 forward.
You have been with us most nights since I moved to Idaho in 1978.
You and Jay were the best news team EVER!
I will miss your smile, style, sense of humor, and your selection of earrings.
Never gonna be the same....never gonna be as good.
R |
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Sandra Harris
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Hi Karole, I hope your retirement is a wonderful as the many years that our family has enjoyed watching you each evening.
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Vickie Mendenhall
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Thank you for loving our little part of the world and for serving us with your smiling face each day/night while delivering the news of the day. Thank you too for the many many other projects you have contributed your time and energy to. We will miss having you in our tv home. May this next phase of your life be the best ever. |
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Marilynn Smith
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Nooooooooo! In a sea of conservatism, I loved your take on things. Sometimes you would speak out, other times your face said it all. Thank you. You will be missed. |
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Oh no! You and Jay have been the brightest and best spot in each newscast for decades, Karole! I've lived in over 30 places between the west coast and the Mississippi during the past 50 years, and you are by far my favorite newsperson.
Thank you for adding your genuiness and positivity to the news during even the darkest times. May you and your loved ones have 40 years of the joy you have given others. We will definitely miss you. |
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Eric Egan
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Karole,
I can honestly say, that I enjoyed every day that I was able to work with you at KIFI. You are an inspirational individual, and I have always considered you a friend, and it was awesome to have you in my work family. Your integrity is ever present, one of the traits that I have admired through the years. I wish you the very best!
Supporting the news from the Blackfoot Fair was always a challenge for us all. I distinctly remember repairing your microphone while laying on the floor between you and Jay while on the air. Good memories for sure!
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Debbie Layman
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Karole!
First Jay & now you! You have been awesome! I have always loved how personable you are! I called the station several years ago about something that I wasn't happy about....you were the one that answered the phone! I was so surprised! You are an anchor, why would you be answering a phone call!!?? You were very kind & understanding & actually took the time to listen to what I was saying. I have not had any other anchor on TV ever do that before! I was very impressed with the patience & kindness that you showed me on the phone. You are a natural & I have always enjoyed watching you...you report like you are actually talking to me....I will miss you! I wish you all the best & hope retirement treats you perfectly well! Best wishes always! |
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ro Butcher
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we moved to Bancroft, in 2013 have enjoyed watching you from that day on, Sure gonna miss your reports, No One can take your place, BIG Shoes to fill, Have a wonderful retirement. GOOD LUCK MAX & RO BUTCHER. |
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Margene (Becker) Wil
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Wishing you the best of luck on your retirement! My advice is to have fun and enjoy all those grand babies! |
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Rex Anderson
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Karole, I've lived here since 1991 and have enjoyed watching you broadcast the news since. I hope you have a healthy and blessed retirement. Will miss seeing your lovely face every night. Take care and enjoy your retirement and may God watch over you.......Rex Anderson |
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A viewer
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You're a "class act" as a news anchor & a person. Enjoy retirement! |
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Rosie Luce
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Oh my, but I'm going to miss you so much. Hopefully, we'll be able to see you at the Hyde Ranch yearly picnic. Such a shame it won't happen this year but we always have another one to look forward to. I hope you have a wonderful retirement. I'll bet you'll find there's not enough hours in the days ahead. Good luck. I'll miss you.
Rosie Luce
Salmon and California
my grandson won another emmy and now works in West Palm Beach Fla at channel 5. |
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DeWayne Clark
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It was so nice seeing you there,with your wonderful smile, you will be greatly missed. Enjoy your retirement . |
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Donna Boe
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Karole, say it isn't so! I thought you could do TV forever.
I recall that you first started your career when I was on the Pocatello City Council. Through the years, you have been helpful to me as a legislator -especially in helping people learn about human trafficking. (You even helped track two victims by announcing their disappearance on your show.)
You have always been the one I turned to to raise an issue or to find out more about an issue. Thanks so much for your dedication, hard work, and friendly demeanor.
Donna |
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Kelly Bass Brown
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Congrats on retiring. My hubby and I will miss you espcially since Jay just retired. I was wondring if something was going on as on Monday I had not seen you on the news for a bit at 10 so checked the web site to make sure you were still there and yes you were but then heard your announcement. Guess my antenna was up.
Anyway, our TV antenna only gets Local News 8 Idaho news (my satellite gets SLC) so we will miss your loving professionalism. Good Luck and pop in from time to time.
Kelly |
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Jerry Phillips
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Congratulations on your retirement. While living in Rexburg, we always enjoy watching your news-cast. I did meet you once in person at the Dance Festival. Thank You, for all you have done over the years. |
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Jim Nebeker
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Congratulations Karole on a successful career and your pending retirement! You deserve it. Although my time working with you was brief, I appreciated your encouragement in my news writing abilities and ways I could improve in videography shooting and editing. While I did not pursue a career in broadcasting, my work at KIDK and KIFI taught me a great deal about critically evaluating the news and the need for balanced reporting.
Wishing you all the best!
Jim Nebeker |
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Erna
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If I was to ask you a question, it would be how did you report every day good or bad news? I appreciate how you would report and then let the viewers sort it out. Thank you for your service to mankind. If someone needs to keep us informed, there is not a better person than you. |
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Charles Hopkins
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Karol, welcome to the everyday is Saturday crew! I am very excited for you. Debbie and I wish you and Ken the very best. I do miss the call from Carole asking me to pick up and announce an event you were over-scheduled for. The times I did were always fun and different. Again our very best and do stop by when you are in beautiful downtown Treasure Valley. We’ll find a steak for the grill and help you enjoy your well earned retirement. Deb and Charley Hopkins |
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Kent Marboe "Marbs"
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Karole...Thank You for 29 great years ....Thank you for always supporting the local athletes ....always giving them a positive each and every night after the Sports person is done with his/her time..( And thank you for always being a person who respected officials at the Sporting Events you attended while your boys played at Blackfoot ...( : ) You are a true VANDAL....And Bengal...haaa. We will miss you at 10 pm. We will miss your laugh ...we will miss your fun and the way you could keep all in there place in a nice way..... We will miss your emotions whenever a sad or happy story was on your program.... You are a true professional . Enjoy Retirement. Channel 8 will never be the same. Good Luck...PEACE. GO VANDALS! Go Kappa.... |
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Dallin Walker
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Karole, I am so sad to see you retire. I am your number one fan. You are always the highlight of my day. It has been a true joy to watch you my whole life. I always appreciated your professionalism and hear your opinion on the day’s topics. I will truly miss seeing you on the screen every day. Best of luck to you. |
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Sharon Johnson
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You will be missed more than you know! Have watched you for many years and always looked forward to seeing your face for our news. Congratulations and enjoy your retirement as you deserve it!! |
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Carlene
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We have enjoyed you on the news each week night for all those years.
My niece, Jill Hodson is your morning news producer. You will be remembered well and greatly missed. |
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Norm & Donna
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It will certainly be strange not seeing you on the news but we wish you the very best in your retirement! You certainly deserve it! Go forward and enjoy! |
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Jerry Freeburne
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Dear Karole; You will be missed!! You have always been there!! Enjoy your well deserved retirement!! |
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Uta Brooks
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Karole I wish you the best after retiring you will be missed like we miss Jay it was a pleasure to watch your news I always thought omg Karole never ages take care Sincerely Uta |
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David and Carolyn
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Congratulations! We hope you have a blessed and awesome retirement. Thank you so much for your positive influence on the community. |
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Mary Frances Callaha
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Karole I was unhappy but not surprised to see the announcement of your retirement. My family & I have watched you since you started. You present the news in a professional manner from the perspective of a “real” person & that is a rare combination. No matter the news you always manage to sneak in a smile when we need it the most. You will be sorely missed & impossible to replace. Enjoy the days ahead. God bless & stay well?? |
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Larry Lightner
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I have watched you for years and have always considered you one of hte best announcers I have seen. You will be missed by myself and many others. Enjoy retirement. |
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Willis Isle
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Retirement is great. I'm Brandon's grandpa |
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