Comments for Blackfoot Journal

Comment on State Hospital South places 120 headstones in cemetery by kevensen

kevensen — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:54:02 +0000

You can call Lauren Watts at 208-785-8405. She has helped other families track down the information they were looking for and is involved in the headstone project.

Comment on Remembering the past, celebrating the future by Helen J Brattain

Helen J Brattain — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:10:36 +0000

This was very interesting. My g-granfather was a patient there for at least 15 years. He died there in 1935. His name was Andrew Jackson Ashcraft. He was born 1854 in Greene County, IN. I am writing me family history after many years of research. Andrew Jackspn is still a mystery to me,

Comment on State Hospital South places 120 headstones in cemetery by Robyn Bulen

Robyn Bulen — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:44:18 +0000

I’ve been looking for James Buchanan Bowlin (He is my Great Great Grandfather) …he was sent to the Mental Hospital in 1903 and died there Dec 5th 1905 at the hospital….I would love to pay for his head stone if you can find him…Is there any way I can get any info on why he was there and how he died? Do i need a court order for any info on him? Whom do I send the money? Thanks Robyn Bulen

Comment on Homesteader in Sterling area dealt with many challenges by Victoria Claypool Montemayor

Victoria Claypool Montemayor — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:34:46 +0000

I would like to get in touch with Vee Ann in regards to James Claypool. He was my great-great uncle and would like to learn more about him and his family. I am doing research and would greatly appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Victoria Claypool Montemayor

Comment on Cravens confirms run for Blackfoot mayor by Steven Park

Steven Park — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:52:13 +0000

I don’t think Cravens will be running unopposed. What Blackfoot needs is a blue collar individual who can inject excitement and encourage participation in our local government. We need someone to relate to.

Comment on Two injured in area accidents by Renee Ockerman

Renee Ockerman — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:30:24 +0000

I was the driver of this car that had the whole back end torn off and tossed over the canal, through a wood fence and against their house, denting their siding. Thanks to the speedy work of Max and Dixie Fink, who called 911, I was helped very quickly. You have the story wrong. The girl who went into the canal couldn’t get her door open and was pounding on the window she couldn’t get open. Thanks to the speedy work of Max, he pushed her car up onto the bank and got her out through the back. She was about 5 to 10 min. away from drowning. This was on May 14th and I just got out of the hospital on May 23rd. The accident dislodged a big kidney stone I had no idea I had so I had to have that blasted and then operated on to take out the most of them. Keep in mind that driving is the most dangerous thing most of us do on a daily basis. Be a defensive driver and stay alert to any possible danger. I was driving under the speed limit and doing everything right and I may still end up with lingering problems. Talk to you teen drivers and help them be aware of what can happen if they do not stay alert. Show them this picture and pray that they listen to you.

Comment on Dell Mangum and the Oregon Trail by Ruth Mangum Lords

Ruth Mangum Lords — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:44:54 +0000

Thank you for the great write up about my brother, Dell and his knowledge of Idaho. We learned much of it from our parents and Dell got his interest in horses at a very young age.
We have pictures of him sitting on the family horse almost before he could walk. My sister, who lives in Utah and I were privileged to ride on Dell’s wagon train across the Fort Hall bottoms. What a fun day talking of old times at home; memories of our parents, singing old songs as we rode along with him and enjoyed the beautiful scenes. We get in a big hurry going here and there and forget to enjoy the ride.

Comment on The story of Alma Smith & Elder Snow by Bonny Earl

Bonny Earl — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:37:35 +0000

I am a descendant of Amanda Barnes Smith (Lavira) and I have never heard the story of Alma and Elder Snow. Where did you find this reference?

Comment on Dell Mangum and the Oregon Trail by Tony Sorenson

Tony Sorenson — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:00:30 +0000

Dell Mangum has been a best friend of mine for 27 years & will be forever! This is a fine article on a GREAT man! Blackfoot, Idaho & the West can be proud of him! He epitomizes everything good out pioneer fore fathers stood for! Way to go Dell!

Comment on Making music by Ronda Roo

Ronda Roo — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:09:50 +0000

They don’t belong on the nasty Howard stern show Luke but I bet you do! I like their music..you sound like you are the one needing attention or else why even make these harsh comments here,not saying anymore..who cares what you think.