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JULY 10, 2012

EDITOR: KATIE ARDMORE | SCROLLNEWS@BYUI.EDU

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WASTE DAY

Wildfires
FIRES SPREAD ACROSS WESTERN STATES, PAGE 12

Demolition Derby
REXBURG HOLDS DEMOLITION DERBY, PAGE 10

REXBURG HOSTS WASTE COLLECTION DAY, PAGE 12

Residents celebrate July 4th at parades

LIZZY PETHERBRIDGE & AINSLEY DESPAIN Scroll Staff

he 83rd Rexburg Fourth of July parade started at 10 a.m. in Smith Park. The community gathered along Main Street at S. Second West to cheer on the floats. I liked the old cars and tractors, said Lynn Durrant, a senior studying business management. They were really cool, bright red and green and blue. The cars, which dated back to 1924, 1947 and 1953, were driven by their owners. These drivers were followed by the Jefferson County Teen Queen, the Idaho Ballroom ScrollDigital Academy and a dance routine by A related video the Madison High is available at School cheerleaders. byuicomm.net. The Sons of Utah Pioneers and Daughters of Utah Pioneers won the Mayors Choice Award. The crowd cheered as a group of LDS missionaries walked on the street, stopping for a moment to have their picture taken. We love seeing the culture of Rexburg, said Rachel Oberholzer, a senior studying English education. Its a different place, and you can tell from whats included in the parade. Local businesses tossed free samples into the crowd, and the Madison High School cheerleaders handed out Otter Pops. Fourth of July blows my socks off, said Tyler Minetto, a junior studying business management. Theres nothing like an Otter Pop on a hot day. The BYU-Idaho float featured a giant,

KRISTIN PLANER | Scroll Photography

KRISTIN PLANER | Scroll Photography

KRISTIN PLANER | Scroll Photography

LEFT: BYU-Idaho students march alongside the schools float during the Rexburg July Fourth parade. TOP RIGHT: Craze Fun Zone employees, who are dressed patriotically, ride their float down the street. BOTTOM RIGHT: Residents ride a tractor carrying an American flag in the parade. This was the 83rd annual Independence Day parade.

orange sun sporting black sunglasses. The quote underneath said, Another Great Day at BYU-I. More students followed behind the float, carrying an American flag. As long as Ive been here in Idaho, Ive come to the Fourth of July parade, and every year it gets better, said Taylor Jensen, a senior studying humanities. I love the sense of community at the parade. Its nice to come together with people other than students. I heard they used to hand out chocolate milk. I think they should bring that back. Idaho Falls also held an Independence Day parade with the theme Pride in Patriotism.

The parade went from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There were 106 floats and over 150,000 spectators. Patty Lardone, of Seattle, flew into Idaho Falls with her family to meet up with friends and spend the day together. We come to Idaho Falls every year, not just to see friends, but for the parade and the fireworks; theyre the best, Laronde said. Local businesses, high school bands, dance teams and youth groups represented their organizations and shared their talents with their floats. A group of girls from Jill Searles School of Dance performed a patriotic dance routine with American flag

potato sack skirts, making a tribute to Idaho. The designer took potato sacks, cut them into skirts and painted American flags onto them, in an attempt to add some local culture to the celebration. Mountain River Ranch, a westernthemed diner and show restaurant had a pretend showdown. Many parade watchers said that this year was just as good as in the past and that they enjoyed their experience. My favorite part of the Fourth of July is getting together with family and friends and having the freedom to enjoy the day and our great country, said Jackie Knutson, of Idaho Falls.

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Cars collide at city demolition derby

ALICIA MIHU Scroll Staff Drivers smashed into each other with old, modified cars at the Demolition Derby on July 7 at the Madison County Fairgrounds. This event, which had a total of 21 cars, was put on by Search and Rescue. Six awards were given throughout the derby: best paint job, most aggressive driver and first through fourth place in the overall driving. This is a big fundraiser for Search and Rescue, said Robert Wylie, a Search and Rescue volunteer. Wylie said he and his wife have been volunteers for eight or nine years and that there are about seven or eight people from Madison County that volunteer for Search and Rescue. One driver was a BYU-Idaho student, Brock Goff, a junior studying psychology. The preparation for this is really time consuming. It takes hours, Goff said. Luckily this car was already running. Its not as quick as some of the other cars, but it works. To keep the derby safe, drivers and passengers wear protective gear, including helmets. This is a pretty safe derby. We put padding in the doors, Goff said. [Being in the derby] didnt hurt at all. Before the derby began, there was a small competition for the crowds favorite car based on their paint job. Dan Daniels, of Driggs, won that competition.

CALI BLODGETT | Scroll Photography

CALI BLODGETT | Scroll Photography

CALI BLODGETT | Scroll Photography

LEFT: Two participants in the Demolition Derby try to avoid being hit. TOP RIGHT: Jessie Sandoval, a resident of Idaho Falls, attempts to hit one of his opponents. BOTTOM RIGHT: Two cars collide during one of the last round of the derby. The Demolition Derby is an annual event in Madison County but was the first time it was held in Rexburg.

Next, the cars drove through the mud to their positions next to the logs that surrounded the arena so the cars wouldnt smash into the gates. The best part is just the strategy, Goff said. We were doing good until we got stuck on the log. Bumpers caved in and the cars had deep scratches along their sides. Engines smoked as the cars pushed through the

mud at damaging speeds. I like that its kind of insane. I didnt expect it to be like this, said Mandy Abramson, a senior studying English. I would definitely come back. I would bring my little brother along because he would love it. During the third round, one car smashed into another, and the engine exploded, covering both cars in smoke.

Firefighters grabbed fire extinguishers and went to help put out the fire. The smoke cleared, revealing that no one had been injured, and the competition continued. Staci Taylor, a senior studying English education, said she and her friends enjoyed the derby. Its kind of fun seeing cars crash and no one getting hurt, Taylor said.

NEWS IN BRIEF
Ex-convict arrested for battery
A Rexburg man was arrested for felony complaints of strangulation and unauthorized possession of firearms as well as a misdemeanor of battery, said Rexburg Police Captain Randy Lewis. Lewis said a 20-year-old woman came into the Rexburg Police Department on July 6 and reported being beaten by her boyfriend. He allegedly slapped, strangled and threatened her with a gun. Police then chased her boyfriend, Carlos Salinas, 35, to Idaho Falls and then back to Rexburg. Officers tracked him back to his apartment where a tactical team forced him out by shooting pepper spray balls into his apartment. Salinas was detained by authorities and is being held in jail with $200,000 bond.

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County to collect hazardous waste

BRETT EVANS Scroll Staff Madison County will collect household hazardous waste for disposal July 14 at the Madison County Fairgrounds. e countys Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place at the west entrance of the fairgrounds. e Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the City of Rexburg and BYU-Idaho are collaborating on the project. According to a press release on Madison Countys Solid Waste Department website, these organizations partnered to host a household hazardous collection day to help residents safely and conveniently dispose of household hazardous waste. e press release also urged residents not to dispose of their household hazardous waste in the garbage or to do with. Itll be nice to get all that taken care of before I go home for the summer. Hazardous materials accepted will include common household cleaners like bleach, detergent, products containing ammonia, chemistry supplies, photo development chemicals, uorescent lights and batteries. Some of the items that will not be accepted are televisions, explosives, ammunition, latex paint and nonhazardous garbage. e events date was chosen to coincide with the time when many people move away from Rexburg. Weve timed it so that students who are leaving at the end of the semester can dispose of their hazardous products before they go, said Maxine Berger of the Madison County Solid Waste Department. is is an easy way for them to do it. A complete list of accepted and unaccepted materials is available at www.co.madison.id.us.

JORDAN HINCKLEY | Scroll Photography

Batteries are among acceptable items to bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This event will be held at the Madison County Fairgrounds on July 14.

dump it in the sewer or on the ground. e collection, which will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will give BYU-I students and other residents of Madison County an opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials that might

otherwise cause pollution or damage. I think its an awesome idea, said Kevin Kopsa, a freshman studying electrical engineering. I have some automotive uids and an old battery from my truck that I didnt know what to

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BLM addresses the causes of wildfires

HANNAH DAVIS Scroll Staff In the past weeks, fire prevention officers at popular southeast Idaho campsites south of the Snake River have found many unattended campfires, which can cause wild land fires. These fires must then be extinguished by employees. Most of the wildfires this year have been caused by people. Wild fires typically increase during the summer months, due to dryer grasses and stronger winds. Wyoming, Colorado and Utah have also been experiencing large wildfires within the past weeks. There is no official fire season, but southeast Idaho typically has more fires during July and August. Sarah Wheeler, the public affairs officer for the Bureau of Land Management, said that this years fire season has started a bit early. This year its been starting relatively earlier, Wheeler said. Were about four to six weeks ahead of schedule. Although there tends to be an increase in wildfires during the summer months, Wheeler said that the BLM faces these problems year-round. It happens a lot throughout the year in general, Wheeler said. A lot of people camp on national forest lands. It becomes more dangerous when we get into these higher temperatures, and with the wind. It doesnt take much for that fire to reignite if its not put out all the way. When we have these temperatures and wind, a fire can take off very quickly. Wheeler said that there are more wildfire causes besides unattended campfires. Some causes have been shooting, Wheeler said. If you are shooting and a

It becomes more dangerous when we get into these higher temperatures, and with the wind. It doesnt take much for that fire to reignited if its not put out alll the way.
SARAH WHEELER
BLM PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

NEWS IN BRIEF
Island Park construction
RIGBY - Construction on U.S. 20 in Island Park started July 9. The project is scheduled for completion in late August. Crews will resurface eight miles of U.S. 20 between Sheep Falls Road and Pine Haven Drive in Island Park. Travel will be reduced to one lane, with flaggers directing traffic through the work zone. Motorists can expect delays. Drivers should watch for construction workers and equipment. The transportation department awarded the $4.4 million contract to Western Construction Inc., of Boise.

bullet ricochets, it can sometimes cause sparks. Some have been vehicle use, for example if someone gets a flat tire and they keep driving down the road, sparks might shoot off into the dry grass. When you go off-roading using your ATV or vehicle, be aware that the undercarriage of the vehicles gets incredibly hot, which starts a lot of fires. Wheeler said that people who plan to light campfires should be aware of the risks and dangers.

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Crisis center advocates abuse awareness

AINSLEY DESPAIN Scroll Staff The Rexburg Family Crisis Center held the first Domestic Violence Awareness Week July 2 to 7. Volunteers handed out flyers at the Rexburg Fourth of July parade to promote the event. Awareness week is really to increase the communication between the [Family Crisis] Center and the community, said Garrett Sherwood, a senior studying political science. This week should help everyone become more educated about domestic violence. Sherwood is one of a handful of the students who worked this semester as an intern at the Family Crisis Center at 16 E. Main St. The Family Crisis Center currently operates with government grants and community donations. Sherwood hopes the center will become more self-reliant. Generally speaking, students simply dont know where we are and what we stand for. Thats what we are trying to get out this week, Sherwood said. The majority of advertising is done through social media, including a highlight on the FCCs Facebook page. Sherwood wants the entire community to become a part of this effort but he believes that more university students will pay attention to advertising than other age groups because of the nature of Facebook. Most of the clients at the Family Crisis Center are women. One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to www.ncadv.org. For this reason, the presentations we have are often times geared toward what you can do as a friend to help someone

Generally speaking, students simply dont know what we stand for. Thats what we are trying to get out this week.
GARRETT SHERWOOD
SENIOR, POLITICAL SCIENCE

RACHEL BROWN | Scroll Photography

The Family Crisis Center held the Domestic Violence Awareness Week July 27. The purpose of The Family Crisis Center is to provide a safe environment for families and to eliminate violence.

who is going through that (abuse), Sherwood said. Sherwood will leave the center after this semester, but before leaving he plans to develop ideas for more workshops in the future. Students are always welcome to

come down and help out, Sherwood said. Anyone that wants to volunteer can come to the food bank and do work there. Typically we can handle groups anywhere between five and 10. The food pantry is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Main Street building. Those who may not have the time required for a project can also donate to Second Helpings, the thrift store partnering with the Family Crisis Center. Community members can donate food, clothing and book.

SELECTIONS FROM REXBURG POLICE LOG:

JULY 2-3
Editors note: All information contained in this section is public record and is accessible to anyone through the Rexburg Police Department. Malicious injury. Vehicle egged, causing the paint to come off. Numerous noise complaints on Relay for Life marathon. Music too loud. Alarm 1120 Stocks Avenue. Owner in Boise requested a door check. Various traffic complaints. Complaint of foul language at the Craze. Trespass. Complaints of kids on the roof College Ave. Deli. Complaint of skateboarders on BYU-I football field area. Firework complaints. Complaint of a subject throwing water balloons at The Pines Apartments. Operating a vehicle without a license. Fraud. Victim credit card has been accessed seven times by unknown person. Victim noticed the fraudulent charges on the credit card. Theft. 1971 Honda Scooter stolen from Woodshed Apartments parking lot. Fire. Kmart storage area on the south side of building. Fire was outside of building, crates and plastic plant holder were burnt. Some smoke damage and fire damage to the outside of the building. Cause of fire is still under investigation. Fire department was able to put out the fire. No injuries were reported and no information has been released to indicate foul play. Complaint of a 1-year-old and a 2-year-old left unattended. Parents contacted along with health and welfare department. Two parking curfew violations. Complaint of a moose in the BYU-I football field. Moose headed to the south. Wallet theft. Broken 2inch gas line. Seventh South and South Fifth West.