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Aberdeen DYW showcase is Saturday

The showcase for the Distinguished Young Women of Aberdeen will begin at 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 21, in the Aberdeen Middle School gymnasium. The theme this year is a 50s theme entitled "Rock Around the Clock."

SR students learn 'It's not hard to help someone'

For his senior project, Snake River High School senior Conner Poulter invited Hank Smith, Ph.D., of BYU to speak about respecting each other. Smith travels across the country consulting with schools and companies. He and his wife, Sarah, have five children.

Blackfoot Elks and Does give to Patriot Field

Elks and Does donated to Patriot Field on Wednesday to help pay for the statue that will be placed there. The Veterans' Program of the Blackfoot Elks #1416 gave $1,000 to the Patriot Field project. The Blackfoot Drove #190 gave $100 to the project.

Friends of pool float plan of action

The "Friends of the Pool" group met for the third time on Wednesday evening at City Hall. The three committees that were formalized last week worked individually and then together. They firmed up a strategy of how to help the pool and took concrete steps to move forward on multiple action items.

Holly gets grants

Holly Polly wears two hats for the City of Blackfoot. She is the City Treasurer and its grants manager. While she oversees the City's books, her role in administrating grants is much more complex.

Basic American Foods gives grant for well at Lillian Vallely Elementary

Basic American Foods gave a check for $8,287 to the Lillian Vallely Elementary School (LVS) on Tuesday to help the school build a well.

Snake River HOSA wins state

The four-member team from the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) at Snake River High School won first place for their pre-diabetes video at the state convention that took place last week in Boise. The team heads to nationals in June with help from fundraisers.

Double fire alarms at Blackfoot High School

Blackfoot High School was the site of two different fire alarms on Tuesday.
Both events are still under investigation but some preliminary information was released by the Blackfoot School District and the Fire Department.

Volunteers Recognized

The Bingham County Volunteer Council (BCVC) held its annual volunteer recognition event on Tuesday afternoon. It was hosted at City Hall in Blackfoot and 15 volunteers were acknowledged for their service to the community.

Castle built at BCCLC Middle School

Every knight needs a castle and students at the Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center Middle School built that very item on Monday.