The Daily Press http://am-news.com http://am-news.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-05-22T00:48:57-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73272013-05-22T00:48:57-04:002013-05-22T00:48:57-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning News·        In Blackfoot School District Zone 5, Mary Jo Marlow garnered 146 votes to Lori Kitzmiller’s 66 votes.The breakdown by voting precinct follows:Blackfoot 1—Kitzmiller 14; Marlow 27Wapello 19—Kitzmiller 14; Marlow 58Blackfoot 23—Kitzmiller 13; Marlow 22Absentee 31—Kitzmiller 25; Marlow 39·        In Shelley School District Zone 5, newcomer Sharlene Jolley defeated incumbent Vicki Johnson. It was Jolley 133; Johnson 29.By voting precincts, the count was:Shelley 13—Johnson 3; Jolley 12Shelley 14—Johnson 14; Jolley 87Absentee 31—Johnson 12; Jolley 24·        In Snake River School District Zone 4, Kent Miller with 97 votes defeated Robert Wright who garnered 22 votes.The vote totals by precinct were:Riverside 17—Wright 17; Miller 50Riverside 24—Wright 2; Miller 27Absentee 31—Wright 3; Miller 20·        In the Moreland Water & Sewer District, LuJean Warnick defeated Robert E. Lee Baker. It was Warnick 44; Baker 4.The votes by precinct were:Moreland 11—Warnick 44; Baker 1Absentee 31—Warnick 0; Baker 4“The election was good,” said Marlene Jensen, the Bingham County Clerk’s Election Director. “It went really slow because there were not a lot of voters but the election officials did well.”The election office received voting totals by 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Blackfoot, IDLESLIE MIELKEElection results decisive in each raceBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7327Change0Usable2013-05-22T00:48:57-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73242013-05-20T23:47:01-04:002013-05-20T23:47:01-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsTo bring the study of the kidney into real life, SRHS junior Taylor Crumley, a student in the class, arranged the visit of nephrologist Dr. Michael Haderlie, M.D., and kidney recipient Peggy Hansen.In a question and answer session with the students, Dr. Haderlie spoke about his education—13 years after high school—and his school debt--$300,000.“Did your school debt have an impact on your decisions?” asked Asmus. “Money is very intimidating to my students.”“I was raised in Star Valley, Wyo., said Haderlie. “At one point I thought of being a country doctor but decided I couldn’t pay loans back on a country doctor’s salary.“To go to medical school, you need a bachelor’s degree,” the doctor said. “You don’t need a science degree.“I’d say half my classmates had science degrees; the other half had degrees in English literature, Civil War history or whatever,” he said. “I would say about 10 to 15 percent of my class were geniuses; the rest of us were not afraid to work hard.”  Haderlie is a partner with Naeem Rahim, M.D., and Fahim Rahim, M.D., in the Idaho Kidney Institute. The three doctors have offices in Idaho Falls, Blackfoot and Pocatello.Week one in Haderlie’s rotation begins with office hours in Idaho Falls. During week two, he is in Blackfoot with a week’s worth of hospital calls. During week three, he has office hours in Pocatello.Haderlie said he sees patients mainly for one of these reasons:  ·         poorly functioning kidneys·         the kidney is secreting hormones.·         proximal ducts—electrolytes, like sodium, potassium chloride and potassium, are out of balance.·         control blood pressure.·         kidney transplants.“There are 500,000 to 600,000 patients on dialysis in the nation,” said Haderlie. “In Idaho, 250 people are on dialysis."Speaking to the students, the doctor said, “Now is the time to get healthy choices."When asked what difficulties he sees in his practice, Haderlie said, “It’s tough to look people in the eye as they are sabotaging their health.”Hansen, better known as Miss Peggy, is the Storytime lady in the Snake River School Community Library.Hansen was diagnosed with kidney disease when she was 17 years old. In 1975, she was going to be put on the list for a kidney transplant.In much pain, Hansen was hospitalized.“My faith is very important to me,” she said. “My father and bishop prayed for me.“After that prayer, I slept and my kidneys began functioning again,” Hansen said. Hansen’s kidney transplant was delayed 33 years. It took place five years ago.       Blackfoot, IDLESLIE MIELKESnake River science students learn about kidneys from doctorBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7324Change0Usable2013-05-20T23:47:01-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73222013-05-20T20:02:59-04:002013-05-20T20:02:59-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsBingham County SheriffBUSH MAN: April 21, 7:05 p.m.: A caller at the Porterville Boat Dock reported that there is a man laying in the bushes.CHILD ABUSE: April 22, 12:37 p.m.: A woman reported finding five cigarette burns on her two-year-old son. She said she left the boy with her boyfriend and there are other people that live at the residence.Blackfoot PoliceDYING TREES: April 18, 11:02 a.m.: A man said he just realized that someone has drilled holes into the trunks of several of his trees and they are beginning to die.TABLET TAKEN: April 19, 1:38 p.m.: A woman said her sons friend stole a tablet from their residence and is now denying having it.FIREWORKS: April 19, 4:08 p.m.: A caller reported three juveniles who appear to be playing with firecrackers.PROWLER: April 20, 2:22 a.m.: A man said someone was trying to get in his mother's house. An arrest was made.PULLED A GUN: April 20, 11:29 a.m.: A woman said two salesman pulled a gun on a dog while it was in her yard.NO TOYS: April 20, 4:42 p.m.: A caller said his mother took all of his toys.BAD MOTHER: April 21, 5:11 p.m.: A woman said her daughter is endangering her fetus by smoking narcotics and drinking.SHOTS FIRED: April 22, 9:19 a.m.: A woman said she heard a gun shot last night and witnessed the exchange of a gun from hand to hand. She is now out walking and located a bullet hold in one of the apartment buildings on Lansing St.IPOD: April 22, 1:19 p.m.: A woman said someone stole her IPOD out of her car.THAT'S MY BUSH: April 22, 11:45 p.m.: A caller said a female was trying to dig up their bush and left in a Jeep.WALKING WITH A BACKPACK: April 23, 7:07 p.m.: A caller reported seeing a male wearing a backpack wandering in the wooded area near Anytime Fitness. They said there is now another male walking down from the interstate.THEFT: April 23, 8:48 p.m.: A caller said there was a theft at the Blackfoot Swimming Pool and there is video of the incident.MAN WITH A SWORD: April 24, 7:07 a.m.: A caller said a man is walking in all black with a hood over his head and face paint and he appears to be carrying a sword.Aberdeen PoliceFULL MOON: April 17, 4:47 p.m.: A caller said two girls and a boy are yelling at traffic and mooning them. They said one of the girls is doing most of the mooning.Shelley PoliceBlackfoot, IDMORNING NEWSPolice LogBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7322Change0Usable2013-05-20T20:02:59-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73162013-05-19T22:36:31-04:002013-05-19T22:36:31-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsDefending champion John Taberna repeated his marathon victory while Kohl Bingham won the half marathon."There was a headwind the whole way," Taberna said of his race, which he completed in 3 hours, 11 minutes and 5 seconds. "But the volunteers did great and the officers were great."I liked the course, but the wind took all the fun out of it," Taberna said. The course was different from last year's. It was more on country roads and less on heavily travelled ones. "It was well-laid out. I hope it grows," Taberna said.Carley Horrocks was the women's marathon winner in 3:59:17.Bingham said of his race, which he completed in 1 one 24 minutes and 43 seconds, "I thought it would be fun and it was."Bingham will graduate from Blackfoot High School later this year. He will begin an LDS Church mission in July.Crystal Steed of Burley was the women's winner in the half-marathon."I liked it," she said of her race. "It was nice and pretty."Aram Sloan won the men's 10K in 45:50.7 while Joy Anderson was the women's champion in 48:19.6.Anita Hart of Idaho Falls, who was among the top women finishers in the 10K, signed up and she and a friend at work discussed the race. Her friend failed to follow through. "This is a nice start of my race year," Hart said. "It was a great race. I'm impressed."Hart said she was also impressed that the competitions were a fundraiser for The Community Dinner Table.Winners in the 5-kilometer were Andy Nelson in 18:23 and Elizabeth Murray in 23:19.Mike Brickert of Wise River, Mont., won the Challenger Marathon, which included handcyclists and wheelchair competitors in a time of 1:42.17."This course was awesome," Brickert said. "It was well-done. I love it when they're well-organized."Adrian Castro of Mexico, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, was second in 1:49.13.Speaking through an LDS missionary who translated for him, said this was his second marathon. He was first in one in Salt Lake City.Place NAME Age Division Time1 JOHN TABERNA M50-99 3:11:052 TERRY FREEMAN M50-99 3:19:533 TONY PARSONS M18-39 3:28:174 DIRK MARTIN M18-39 3:31:405 MATTHEW ALLRED M18-39 3:38:136 KENDALL MURDOCK M18-39 3:39:097 CARY POPE M50-99 3:43:218 RHETT BINGHAM M18-39 3:53:049 DALE PRICE M18-39 3:57:2110 JAKE WILLIAMS M18-39 3:58:3211 CARLIE HORROCKS F18-39 3:59:1712 EMILY PETERSON F18-39 4:19:5813 LACEY HOKANSON F18-39 4:21:0014 LUCAS PATRICK M18-39 4:47:2315 TODD PERKES M40-49 4:55:2916 KALLIE MATSON F18-39 4:55:4817 CHELSIE HAWKER F18-39 5:16:4618 HOLLY FOX F18-39 5:16:46HALF-MARATHONPlace NAME Age Division Time1 KOHL BINGHAM 18-39 1:24:432 CRYSTAL STEED 18-39 1:32:003 WILL RICKS 18-39 1:33:184 CHRIS WERNERT 40-59 1:37:045 DOUG PACKER 18-39 1:38:386 DAVID GREGORY 40-59 1:39:107 MICHAEL POPE 18-39 1:45:078 TONI ESPINOZA 18-39 1:45:189 PAUL ESPINOZA 40-59 1:45:2210 WILLIAM SKERJANC 18-39 1:45:5111 MICHELLE YOUNG 18-39 1:46:1112 EDWARD TIERNEY 40-59 1:48:2713 MARLIEE PARKER 18-39 1:48:3114 JAMAL LYKSETT 18-39 1:49:3115 ANDREA ANDERSON 18-39 1:51:0016 ABBY HURST 0-17 1:51:3617 SHIRA JORGENSEN 18-39 1:52:3318 DAWNETTE HUNTER 18-39 1:54:1819 KEITH BENJAMIN 18-39 1:55:1120 REBECCA GREENWOOD 18-39 1:55:4721 JASON SMITH 18-39 1:56:0222 SCOTT NASH 40-59 1:57:1123 JESSICA HOLLAND 18-39 1:57:2624 AARON HOOKER 18-39 1:57:2625 ERIC JACKSON 40-59 1:57:3226 SIDNEY HOSKINS 18-39 1:58:0627 STEVEN HAYES 40-59 1:58:1228 ELAINA SMITH 40-59 1:58:1429 ELISHA LEE 18-39 1:58:2430 ALISA GARNER 18-39 1:58:5031 DALON ESPLIN Male 1:59:1732 KURT KAUSE 40-59 1:59:4033 CARRIE SKERJANC 18-39 2:01:1034 MELISSA MARSHALL 18-39 2:01:2235 CODY HYDE 40-59 2:03:0436 HEIDI SCHOFIELD 40-59 2:03:3637 BRAD CHILTON 40-59 2:04:0838 RYAN ESPLIN 18-39 2:04:3239 HEATHER ANN MIHLFEITH 18-39 2:04:5540 BAILLIE STOCK 18-39 2:05:4241 CHERYL HURLEY 18-39 2:05:4342 PAIGE HYDE 18-39 2:06:5243 LUKRENA SCHOONOVER 18-39 2:08:0744 DEBRA ST. JOHN 40-59 2:08:1845 KAROLYN TABERNA 40-59 2:08:1846 MICHELLE PETERSON 18-39 2:08:3647 KIM JOHNSON 18-39 2:09:0148 KIMBERLY WYNN 18-39 2:09:2349 PETER NEUMAN 40-59 2:09:5650 RIAN CHATTERTON 18-39 2:09:5951 MICHAEL WOLSTEN 18-39 2:11:5052 TONY COURVILLE 18-39 2:12:2453 TODD KILLPACK 40-59 2:12:4854 LIZ KILLPACK 18-39 2:12:4955 JENNIFER ROUND-WELLS 18-39 2:14:3556 BEN HAYES 17-Jan 2:15:4557 JULIE NEF 18-39 2:16:4958 ERIKA BRIGHTON 18-39 2:16:4959 JOLEIN HIGH 18-39 2:17:0860 ALLYSSE BINGHAM 18-39 2:18:4061 MARCUS MATSON 18-39 2:19:2562 JON HOGGE 40-59 2:19:2863 SUSAN FRAME 18-39 2:22:0664 ERIC PAPAIOANNOU 40-59 2:25:2065 CASSIE PAREDES 18-39 2:33:5966 DORAN JORGENSEN 18-39 2:36:3867 LAREE WRAY 40-59 2:37:2868 LYLA WOLFENBARGER 60-99 2:37:5769 DEBRA PATRICK 40-59 2:42:5070 KATHY MCBRIDE 40-59 2:42:5071 ARIENE ESPLIN 18-39 2:43:4672 PAMELA WIXOM-CORNETT 40-59 2:47:0473 MEGAN INFANGER 18-39 3:13:1974 MARGO HAWKER 40-59 3:17:0875 MADISON HAWKER 0-17 3:17:0876 KEVEN CREASEY 18-39 3:18:1210-KILOMETER Place NAME Age Division Time1 ARAM SLOAN 18-39 45:50.72 SCOTT BRISCOE 18-39 46:04.33 PAUL SMITH 18-39 48:12.24 JOY ANDERSON 18-39 48:19.65 PAUL BINGHAM 40-59 49:54.26 MELANIE VASQUEZ 18-39 49:57.57 JARED WILLIAMS 18-39 50:27.78 MARCHELLE JENSEN 18-39 50:37.69 BRYON HOWELL 40-59 50:50.010 SAUL LUNA 18-39 51:57.411 AMY PEARSON 40-59 52:05.412 JENNIFER HANSON 18-39 53:07.613 TYLER RUPE 18-39 53:41.914 KEN WIXOM 60-99 53:51.715 HOUSTON BRISCOE 0-17 54:10.416 BOB JENKS 40-59 54:13.717 TROY PARKINSON 40-59 54:22.918 ANITA HART 60-99 55:04.519 MARLEE KOFOED 0-17 55:19.020 ARTURO SANTILLAN 18-39 55:36.621 ADRIANNA SMITH 18-39 56:14.322 LIZ JOHN 18-39 56:24.723 LEXIE ADAMS 18-39 56:47.324 JOSH ROSS 18-39 57:56.225 BRITTANY COOK 18-39 58:03.426 RILEY NASH 18-39 58:20.527 DANNY GEORGE 18-39 58:22.728 MCKENZIE TAYLOR 18-39 58:35.129 CAROLYN SHOEMAKER 18-39 58:39.930 AMANDA ANDERSON 18-39 59:12.931 SCOT WHITE 40-59 59:54.432 CLAY MECHAM 18-39 00:21.233 LAUNA WALQUIST 40-59 00:41.234 DEENA BEACH 40-59 02:14.835 REBECCA ULSHAFER 18-39 03:14.236 DIANA DIAZ 18-39 03:16.437 SHERRIE LEE 18-39 04:04.938 BRANDON LEE 18-39 04:05.039 SUSAN BURNSIDE 60-99 04:24.140 TARA KREHBIEL 18-39 04:49.640 TAYLOR MILLER 18-39 04:49.642 DAWNETT ARROWOOD 18-39 07:28.643 DEBBIE BENNETT 40-59 08:05.644 BREEAN MCKINNEY 18-39 08:42.545 MOLLI GILCHRIST 18-39 09:15.146 GARY WINTHERS 40-59 11:22.347 MISTY CHENEY 18-39 11:54.448 DIANE FISHER 40-59 15:58.949 LISA SCOTT 40-59 17:40.750 GAYLE ARROWOOD 40-59 18:16.751 TIFFANY BRADFORD 18-39 21:35.652 RONNA PARK 40-59 25:54.453 JAMI LUNA 18-39 40:35.354 PAUL LOOMIS 40-59 47:00.955 JUDY LOOMIS 40-59 47:00.95-KILOMETER Place NAME Age Group Time1 ANDY NELSON 0-17 0:18:232 RAY BASSETT 18-39 0:19:303 DENNIS WRIGHT 0-17 0:19:514 ZACHARY ARTERBURN 18-39 0:22:055 LUIS MADRIGAL 40-59 0:22:256 ELIZABETH MURRAY 18-39 0:23:197 SERGIO DE LOERA 18-39 0:23:588 AUSTIN HUNTER 0-17 0:24:069 JESSE PETERSON 18-39 0:24:1710 LEXI FERRIN 0-17 0:24:1911 ADAN GARCIA 40-59 0:24:3012 JULIE GARCIA 0-17 0:24:4313 DAVE HUNTER 18-39 0:25:1914 MICHELLE PRATT 0-17 0:25:5715 LANCE WHITTEN 40-59 0:26:0916 GEROLD PRATT 40-59 0:26:2217 VAUGHN JENSEN 18-39 0:26:2618 DANIELLE HENESH 18-39 0:26:3919 KASEY KOYLE 18-39 0:26:4820 JESSICA BRIGHAM 18-39 0:27:5021 RAYMOND COLLIER 18-39 0:28:1122 ARIAUNA DE LOERA 18-39 0:28:1823 GEORGINA MARSHALL 18-39 0:28:4124 MEGHAN WHITTAKER 18-39 0:28:4125 JUSTIN MARTIN 0-17 0:28:4226 MARIA DE LOERA 18-39 0:28:4427 GARTH CROUCH 40-59 0:28:4428 CASEY BEARD 18-39 0:28:4629 ZACHARY TALBOT 18-39 0:29:0030 ALLISON BENEDICT 40-59 0:29:0531 JACKSON PETERS 0-17 0:29:0732 TAYLOR SHEEPSKIN 18-39 0:30:2833 CHANTAYA WHITTEN 0-17 0:30:5534 NICOLE MARTIN 18-39 0:30:5935 JOAN TWITCHELL 40-59 0:30:5936 SHANE FREDRICKSON 18-39 0:31:0037 MICKIE PETERSON 40-59 0:31:0138 JESSICA STANFIELD 18-39 0:31:0539 SHELBY PHILLIPS 18-39 0:31:0540 SHELBY BERGEN 18-39 0:31:0641 ZAHNIVE GEORGE 0-17 0:31:1742 MAKENZIE RUPE 18-39 0:31:3443 PAUL ROGERS 18-39 0:31:3644 LESLIE ROGERS 18-39 0:31:3745 SUMMER JACKMAN 18-39 0:31:4646 ALICIA POPEJOY 18-39 0:31:4747 STEPHANIE PADILLA-BORCHERT 18-39 0:31:5048 RACHAEL COOK 18-39 0:31:5549 HEIDI ZAROBAN 18-39 0:31:5950 SCOTT AXLINE 40-59 0:31:5951 BRIDGETT HANEY 18-39 0:32:0152 MARK ASHMENT 40-59 0:32:1453 TAMMY FLETCHER 40-59 0:32:1854 BECKY TALBOT 18-39 0:32:2055 STEPHANIE WILLOUGHBY 18-39 0:32:4056 TAELOR LOPEZ 18-39 0:32:4357 JUSTIN READER 18-39 0:32:4958 ROSIE SUECHTING 18-39 0:33:0359 KRIS BOWCUTT 40-59 0:33:5260 NICOLE CLAYTON 18-39 0:34:0761 DARVEL ANDERSEN 40-59 0:34:0962 BRENT JACKSON 40-59 0:34:1063 DORIS SANDOW 40-59 0:34:2664 CATHY SOUTHERN 40-59 0:34:2765 HEATHER VANORDEN 18-39 0:34:3866 LORALEE BISHOP 18-39 0:34:4067 CLAUDIA MADRIGAL 18-39 0:34:4368 MISTY MCLAUGHLAN 18-39 0:34:5169 JULIE BIXBY 18-39 0:35:1070 JENNIFER BRUNSON 18-39 0:35:1271 JIM PASLEY 40-59 0:35:1772 KATHY PASLEY 40-59 0:35:1873 ASHLYN JONES 40-59 0:35:2674 NICOLE PLESNER 40-59 0:35:2675 LINDA PIERCE 40-59 0:35:3376 MARTY CAVAZOS 40-59 0:35:3577 SOREN PIERCE 40-59 0:35:4778 SARAH MCNABB 18-39 0:35:5679 MARK ARROWOOD 40-59 0:35:5880 SYDNEY SORENSEN 0-17 0:36:0481 CHRISTIE OLESON 40-59 0:36:1682 JILL SMITH 40-59 0:36:2983 ROGER RIGBY 40-59 0:36:3584 JENNIFER FREDRICKSON 18-39 0:36:3985 SAM SORENSEN 0-17 0:36:4186 JOSH SORENSEN 18-39 0:36:4387 AMY SORENSEN 18-39 0:36:4488 LOGAN CROUCH 0-17 0:36:5289 JENNIFER PUGMIRE 18-39 0:37:1090 HOLLY PARSONS 18-39 0:37:2191 CHRISTINE DANIELS 40-59 0:37:3092 APRIL HUGHES 40-59 0:38:0593 LEXIE VANORDEN 18-39 0:38:5094 JULIE KERSHAW 40-59 0:38:5195 SHAWNA DANCE 18-39 0:39:1896 MICHELE JACKMAN 18-39 0:39:3597 KIMBERLY GEORGE 18-39 0:39:3698 KATHY BEHREND 40-59 0:39:5599 DAVID KEARSLEY 18-39 0:40:19100 ROB WRAY 40-59 0:40:31101 KAREN SEELY 40-59 0:40:48102 KAYLA PINKERTON 40-59 0:41:48103 LAURA CUTLER 18-39 0:42:18104 ELAINE ASMUS 40-59 0:42:57105 MERREDITH REDDEN 60-99 0:43:06106 STACI JOHNSON 18-39 0:43:31107 SUE BRYAN 40-59 0:43:57108 CHARLES BRYAN 60-99 0:44:01109 JESSICA HOGAN 0-17 0:44:42110 JENNIFER HANSON 18-39 0:44:44111 MELISSA BRYAN-MARTIN 40-59 0:46:05112 ROCHELLE RAMSEY 40-59 0:46:25113 CATHY MILES 40-59 0:46:25114 REBECCA HOCKING 18-39 0:48:09115 AMANDA BRYAN 18-39 0:48:41116 PAM ROSSI 40-59 0:49:03117 JULENE PARSONS 60-99 0:49:39118 MARLA RICH 40-59 0:49:53119 DOUG PETERSON 18-39 0:50:02120 LYNN PARSONS 60-99 0:50:15121 BRIAN CORNETT 60-99 0:51:17122 CHANTEL BAME 18-39 0:52:57123 JESSICA LEWIS 18-39 0:53:18124 BILL DIXON 18-39 0:53:29125 LARUE MAUGER 60-99 0:53:36126 LAURIE KEARSLEY 40-59 0:56:42127 BRENDA HESS 40-59 1:00:57127 MYRNA RUFFELL 60-99 1:00:57CHALLENGER MARATHON Place NAME Gender Time1 MICHAEL BRICKERT Male 1:42:172 ADRIAN CASTRO Male 1:49:133 RICHARD HARRIS Male 2:12:154 LIZ ANN KUDRNA Female 2:14:315 JOSE RAMIREZ Male 2:35:026 BRIAN TELFORD Male 2:40:207 TROY OGDEN Male 2:44:40Blackfoot, IDBOB HUDSONTaberna repeats as Tommy Vaughn's Marathon and More championBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7316Change0Usable2013-05-19T22:36:31-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73122013-05-18T00:10:13-04:002013-05-18T00:10:13-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsThe students said they particularly enjoyed making the hardtack - a hard, thick flat cracker, described as "an edible rock" often eaten by sailors out at sea. The crackers are supposed to keep indefinitely and not become spoiled or infested by weevils or grubs.The 'pirate feast,' prepared and served by the students in the food classroom, was one of the many activities held throughout that week as part of the Follett Challenge and celebrating the classic tale "Treasure Island." Follett, the company that provides the school's textbooks and circulation system for the library, helps prepare the students for the 21st Century by offering the challenge and encouraging them to read classics and participate in activities that encourage critical thinking and group participation. English teacher Kendra Cox, director of the school's English as a Second Language (ESL) program, coordinated the challenge by having the kids read "Treasure Island" and participating in nautical and pirate-themed activities. Besides studying pirates and the foods they ate, the students studied islands and had a treasure hunt throughout the school. The band created some nautical music and the school's shop class even made some small boats used for a race, while the school's drama department created a documentary on the project.Cox said she was pleased that nearly every department in the school got involved in the challenge, adding, "We also had an 'island-themed' door decorating contest. The kids have had so much fun with this and they have learned so much."Follett offers a challenge to schools each year with some of the schools receiving award money for their participation.Blackfoot, IDLISA LETEMVMS students enjoy pirate mealBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7312Change0Usable2013-05-18T00:10:13-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73032013-05-16T23:31:55-04:002013-05-16T23:31:55-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsBingham County Commissioner Ladd Carter, who saw the bees from his office, called his son, Chase, a novice beekeeper. Chase brought a honey box to catch the bees.Chase estimates that there were probably 30 to 40 thousand bees in the swarm, explaining that this time of the year it is natural for honeybees to multiply their hives by producing new queens. The old queen will leave the hive with about two-thirds of the colony following her to find a new home, which is likely what was going on with this swarm of bees.Roger Porter, an experienced beekeeper from Chubbuck, expanded on the phenomenon, saying, "The hives get crowded and begin producing a new queen (or queens). Sometimes [a colony] will produce up to four or five 'virgin queens.' The 'old mother queen' goes with her followers to find a new home. Once the queen finds a new home the bees begin to release a scent into the air, attracting the rest of the followers to 'come and set up residence.'"While some spectators watching the bees were a little squeamish and frightened of them, Chase assured them that the bees are "quite tame this time of the year.""If you approach them slowly, even if you stick your hand in them, they probably won't sting you," he said. "They will get a little more aggressive in the fall when they are protecting their honey." Chase said such swarms are not uncommon and that he has witnessed 4 or 5 of them in the five years that he has been tending bees. Katie Harris of Blackfoot also had a swarm of bees outside of her home in Pheasant Hollow last Saturday afternoon. Harris called local beekeeper Bryce Moser to come and get the bees.Blackfoot, IDLISA LETEHoneybees swarm BlackfootBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7303Change0Usable2013-05-16T23:31:55-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:73022013-05-16T23:25:09-04:002013-05-16T23:25:09-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsBingham County Commissioner Ladd Carter, who saw the bees from his office, called his son, Chase, a novice beekeeper. Chase brought a honey box to catch the bees.Chase estimates that there were probably 30 to 40 thousand bees in the swarm, explaining that this time of the year it is natural for honeybees to multiply their hives by producing new queens. The old queen will leave the hive with about two-thirds of the colony following her to find a new home, which is likely what was going on with this swarm of bees.Roger Porter, an experienced beekeeper from Chubbuck, expanded on the phenomenon, saying, "The hives get crowded and begin producing a new queen (or queens). Sometimes [a colony] will produce up to four or five 'virgin queens.' The 'old mother queen' goes with her followers to find a new home. Once the queen finds a new home the bees begin to release a scent into the air, attracting the rest of the followers to 'come and set up residence.' "While some spectators watching the bees were a little squeamish and frightened of them, Chase assured them that the bees are "quite tame this time of the year.""If you approach them slowly, even if you stick your hand in them, they probably won't sting you," he said. "They will get a little more aggressive in the fall when they are protecting their honey." Chase said such swarms are not uncommon and that he has witnessed 4 or 5 of them in the five years that he has been tending bees. Katie Harris of Blackfoot also had a swarm of bees outside of her home in Pheasant Hollow last Saturday afternoon. Harris called local beekeeper Bryce Moser to come and get the bees.Chase, who dabbles in jarring honey for his family and friends, said he will take the bees home and tend them. Blackfoot, IDLISA LETESwarm of honeybees converges on BlackfootBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7302Change0Usable2013-05-16T23:25:09-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:72962013-05-15T22:49:49-04:002013-05-15T22:49:49-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsThe Bingham County D.A.R.E program started with a grant in 1990 and was spearheaded by two sheriff's deputies who started teaching the program in the schools in an effort to steer kids away from violence, drugs and alcohol.In 1993, the deputies decided to incorporate an end of the year activities party where all of the D.A.R.E. graduates could meet and celebrate their commitment to stay drug free.The day's events started with a group photo of all of the D.A.R.E graduates. From there the students participated in various games and activities and a picnic lunch provided by local law enforcement agencies, teachers and high school volunteers who served as student role models throughout the school year.Stoddard Elementary students Austin Meng and Ricardo Coronado couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they played in the spray of water shooting down from a fire truck, courtesy of the Blackfoot Fire Department. "We are having so much fun," Meng exclaimed. "This is way cool."Fort Hall Elementary student Jesus Apodaca agreed, saying that "he plans to stay drug and alcohol free because of what he learned in D.A.R.E." Sgt. Craig Luker of the Bingham County Sheriff's Department, who coordinated the event, thanked the teachers, principals, student role models and parents within the school districts for supporting the D.A.R.E program and the deputies who took the time to go into the schools and teach the program.Luker also praised local businesses McDonalds, Bingham County Implement, Lee's Service, Riverside Boot and Saddle, C-A-L Ranch Stores, Rupe's Burgers and the county's law enforcement agencies and fire departments for their support of D.A.R.E. "It would not be possible without the sustained funding and equipment usage this program receives from our great businesses and individuals," Luker said.For more information about D.A.R.E, call Luker at 208-782-3040.Blackfoot, IDLISA LETED.A.R.E. graduates celebrate at fairgroundsBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7296Change0Usable2013-05-15T22:49:49-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:72932013-05-15T13:05:25-04:002013-05-15T13:05:25-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsAlthough customer service was important, Rockymountain often took three to four business days to receive a requested part. Now that it's the Bingham County Implement, it only takes a mere two hours to receive a part because it's part of a large corporation. This change has proven to be especially positive for Tracy Hillman, who was delighted to accept his appointment as the new service manager at Bingham County Implement, the local John Deere dealership. Tracy was raised on a 1,000-acre farm in the Shelley- Firth area where his family raised potatoes, wheat, barley, alfalfa, and managed 170 head on a cow-calf operation. He also has a bachelor of science degree in Ag Business/Ag Economy with a dual minor in Animal Science and Japanese from Utah State University.Among Hillman's achievements is the American Farmer Degree Award in National FFA. He is an Idaho State certified crop advisor and an Eagle Scout. In 1991, he served an LDS Church mission in Fukuoka, Japan.He has been self-employed for most of his life, and has successfully owned and operated his own business in the construction industry. Hillman claims that it truly had to take something worthwhile for him to get out of the construction business, and C Because he grew up on a farm, he claims that John Deere is truly the "Dream Team" to work for. He also said that it's the perfect place because, "[John Deere] has never been broke, bought, or bankrupt." When asked what his plans and hopes for the business are, he replied, "I see (Bingham County Implement) growing tenfold." He also said he sees working for Bingham County Implement as a solid long-term commitment. "I think he is a great guy, and we are more than happy to have him" says store manager Brian Harrington. Hillman's family still farms in the local area and have been great supporters of the John Deere line of equipment. Blackfoot, IDSamantha RichardsonNew Service Manager at Bingham County ImplementBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7293Change0Usable2013-05-15T13:05:25-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:72912013-05-15T11:40:59-04:002013-05-15T11:40:59-04:00Copyright 2010 Blackfoot Morning NewsBingham County SheriffREPOSSESSION ATTEMPT: April 15, 5:56 p.m.: A man said he was attempting a repossession and the woman fled in the vehicle and hit a real estate sign with her vehicle.ACTING STRANGE: April 16, 9:52 a.m.: A caller said a man is standing next to the interstate with his hands by his face and acting strange.FIRE: April 17, 8:27 a.m.: Dispatch received as report of a motorhome on fire on Highway 26.TRAMPOLINE PARTS: April 17, 2:22 p.m.: A woman said the net and springs of her trampoline have been stolen.PROWLER: April 19, 2:47 a.m.: A woman said someone tried to open the front door to her residence on Rich Lane.TRAILER TAKEN: April 19, 2:04 p.m.: A woman said she just noticed that her trailer has been stolen from her property.TRASH CAN: April 19, 2:34 p.m.: A woman said someone stole the Grandpa's Trash Service from her property.POTATO SLIME: April 19, 3:59 p.m.: A caller reported that potato slime has been spilled on the road and is causing a hazard on Highway 91.GRAND THEFT AUTO: April 20, 7:24 a.m.: A woman said her Jeep Cherokee was stolen during the night. She said the keys were left inside the vehicle.GRAND THEFT MOTOR: April 20, 3:10 p.m.: A man said he is missing 20 electric motors and two pump motors.RECOVERED PROPERTY: April 20, 5 p.m.: A caller said they located a stolen vehicle in a field.Blackfoot PoliceSTALKING: April 14, 9:50 p.m.: A woman said a man has called her 43 times in the last 24 hours and has threatened to burn her house down.BAD BREAK-UP: April 15, 4:28 p.m.: A woman said her ex-boyfriend has stolen her cell phone and will not return it.BROKEN GLASS: April 15, 6:02 p.m.: A man said he heard glass breaking at the Blackfoot Museum. He ran over and a male was in the area and said he did not do it. An arrest was made.GAS THEFT: April 15, 7:49 p.m.: A caller at Maverik reported a vehicle leaving without paying for $20 in gas.ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN: April 16, 11:15 a.m.: A woman said she thinks someone tried to break into her residence. She said when she came home her kitchen window was slightly open and he dog was injured.BURGLARY: April 16, 4:36 p.m.: A caller reported the theft of $21,000 that happened about a year ago. They said they think it was a family member who committed the theft.GAS THEFT: April 16, 7:13 p.m.: A caller at Maverik reported a vehicle leaving without paying for $19 in fuel.BAD BREAK-UP II: April 16, 8:27 p.m.: A woman said her ex-boyfriend broke in and stole her TV and damaged her door.STOLEN PILLS: April 17, 8:16 p.m.: A man said someone broke into his residence and took his medication.Blackfoot, IDMORNING NEWSPolice LogBlackfoot Morning Newsurn:publicid:dailypress.com:7291Change0Usable2013-05-15T11:40:59-04:00