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By Ben Botkin Ridge High School. Times-News writer “I’m a senior and I Magicvalley.com For a student issue, school board should be able to play var- Seventeen-year-old sity — at least have a Watch a video about the issue. meets behind closed doors Chelsey Haszier wants to chance,”she said. play varsity soccer during The school district in ed in moving to Canyon letter from the school By Ben Botkin him play varsity football at her senior year at Twin October gave juniors who Ridge. As a result, Haszier telling her that she can Times-News writer Canyon Ridge High School. Falls High School. will be seniors this fall the put in her application for attend classes at the old Powell, who has played Soccer is a sport she’s opportunity to list the new school. Later, the school. But she can’t play Richard Powell isn’t sure football at Twin Falls High played all through high whether they wanted to rest of her team decided to varsity sports there why, exactly, the Twin Falls School, has been told he’s school. But she may attend TFHS or Canyon remain Bruins and never because she would be School Board wanted to ineligible to play at Canyon have to sit out her last sea- Ridge. filed to change schools. transferring from Canyon meet in a closed session to Ridge under the district’s son, because she changed Haszier’s soccer team- She then filed more forms Ridge, even though that talk with him and his son, a policy dealing with trans- her mind about whether mates were mulling where to be placed back at TFHS school has yet to see a day high school student. fers. to attend Twin Falls to spend their senior year, and to stay with her team. Powell’s son, Dylan, High or the new Canyon and initially were interest- Last month, she got a See TRANSFER, Main 2 wants the school board to let See MEETING, Main 2

Gambling case The Blue Lakes blues defendant Merchants must still sound off pay fine to state, T.F. police: illegal slot machines set contractor for demolition By Jared S. Hopkins By Andrea Jackson Times-News writer Times-News writer

The road outside was still Almost two years after to be paved,but it was inside police seized his gambling where state officials hoped machines, a local busi- to smooth things over. nessman still needs to pay For more than an hour up, according to Twin Falls Wednesday, representatives 5th District Court records. of Twin Falls businesses Dale Black has a hearing aired grievances over the set for today in Twin Falls progress of work on Blue 5th District Court on an Lakes Boulevard to state alleged probation viola- officials and the project’s tion for not paying the private contractor. court fines, fees and costs Idaho Transportation connected to his Department officials simply November conviction for said they understand there Photos by ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News illegally possessing a gam- are frustrations but that Vehicles negotiate their way onto Blue Lakes Boulevard North during a rainy Wednesday afternoon in Twin Falls. bling machine. limited funds and a tight According to court schedule mean they’ve done records, Black still owes all they can between “If the state’s approach to Twin Falls and a $500 in court fines, $75.50 Bridgeview Boulevard and major street is that, ‘well, we can potentially in court costs and another Falls Avenue. $200 for a probation fee. “In trying to do the whole close the whole thing for a period of time,’a The debt went to collec- corridor, and in trying to do different perspective needs to be had.” tions, after Black was sup- it with the budgets you have posed to pay by Feb. 28, — that’s really the balancing — Brent White court records show. act, I think, that led us to Black was placed on a this point,” said Kimbol “The evidence out there is by now. The rumblings are year of supervised proba- Allen, the ITD engineer very little is being done to yet another example of ITD tion, and authorities overseeing the project. protect the interests of these coming under fire, which assert he failed to meet Brent White, a represen- business owners,”he said.“I has become a common with his probation officer tative of the Woodbury don’t see a proactive effort theme across the state. at least once in February, Corporation, was the most by the ITD to provide acces- On Wednesday, White according to court records. vocal at the regularly sched- sibility that the ITD prom- said the local issues demon- Brent White, a representative of Woodbury Corporation, talks about Idaho State Police will uled monthly summit for ised the business owners.” strate a lack of planning and the challenges construction is placing on businesses along Blue destroy the seized the ITD and the business The $4.7 million project disregard for south-central Lakes Boulevard North during a meeting Wednesday in Twin Falls. machines next month at reps. He pointed to reduced had been planned for sever- Idaho’s largest city. He an area landfill, ISP Det. access to parking lots; thou- al years, but some business questioned why Treasure Gary Kauffman told the sands of dollars businesses owners remain critical of Valley projects seem to Magicvalley.com Times-News Wednesday. say they are losing; and the ITD’s handling of things like move quicker. READ Capitol Confidential, a political blog by Jared He said the machines state’s inability to say if a the intermittent access “If the state’s approach to S. Hopkins and WATCH local businesses and state will probably be laid down second phase of paving will points and whether paving officials discuss the Blue Lakes roadwork be on schedule. should have been completed See BLUE LAKES, Main 2 See GAMBLING, Main 2 U of I investigating researcher over bighorn study

The Associated Press on the open range. ly concerns raised by those us to be fair, diligent and candid, The center’s leader, Marie reports. and we place the utmost impor- MOSCOW — The University Bulgin, is a past president of the “A complete understanding of tance on that responsibility. The of Idaho has opened an investi- Idaho Wool Growers Association the facts is imperative and the university will take appropriate gation into whether the head who has testified before Idaho university is investigating the steps to ensure the integrity of its of its Caine Veterinary lawmakers and in federal court matter thoroughly. Our scholarly research.’’ Teaching and Research that there is no evidence of such and creative activity, which Disease transmission between Center suppressed disease transmission. includes research, seeks to gener- bighorns and domestic sheep is a information from a In a statement issued Monday, ate knowledge to strengthen the sore subject in Idaho, where 1994 study that the university said it “is aware of scientific, economic, cultural, Payette National Forest managers appears to show media reports about professor of social and legal foundations of an are considering reducing domes- bighorn sheep can get veterinary medicine Marie open, diverse and democratic tic sheep grazing allotments near deadly diseases direct- Bulgin’s comments on bighorn society. ly from domestic sheep sheep research and takes serious- “The people of Idaho count on See SHEEP, Main 5

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Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Pat Marcantonio Book reading, author Brady Udall reads from John Guare’s soon-to-be-published novel “The Miracle Life of play • See nature at its best p.m. at 446 N. State St., Edgar Mint,”7 p.m., Sun Valley Center for the “Six Degrees of during a wildflower guided Hagerman. Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, free admission, Separation” hike. Walks leave the • Brady Udall, author of sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491, ext. 10. Sawtooth Botanical Garden “The Miracle Life of Edgar John Guare’s play “Six Degrees of Separation,” at 9 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Cost Mint,”reads from his soon- a tragedy and comedy presented by Laughing is $8 for members or $12 if to-be-published novel at 7 Stock Theatre, 7 p.m., nexStage Theatre, 120 S. you’re not a member. The p.m. at Sun Valley Center Main St., Ketchum, $10, 726-4857. garden is located at Idaho for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E. Twin Falls Municipal Band Concert, western- Highway 75 and Gimlet It’s free. themed selections, 8 to 9:30 p.m., historic Road south of Ketchum. The band shell,Twin Falls City Park, no cost, 735- walks continue through Have your own pick you 2500, ext. 3654. June 25. want to share? Something • Visit St. Catherine’s that is unique to the area BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS Catholic Church annual and that may take people by Indoor Yard Sale for bar- surprise? E-mail me at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church annual Indoor gains. It goes from 5 to 7 [email protected]. Yard Sale, 5 to 7 p.m., 446 N. State St., Hagerman, 837-4670. American Legion Bingo, 7:20 p.m. bonanza bingo and 7:30 p.m. regular bingo, 610 W. Main Main St., 862-3313. Celebrate Recovery, Christian-based, 12-step St.,Wendell, $500 and $1,195 black outs, 536- Twin Falls County Planning and Zoning program to assist people with life issues, 7 6358. Commission, 7 p.m., 246 Third Ave., 734-9490. p.m.,Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene, 1231 Transfer Minidoka City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 402 Washington St. N.,Twin Falls, 733-6610. Cherry St., 431-4101. ACTS Program, a 12-week, ongoing course Continued from Main 1 trict said students attend- CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS based on self-help, recovery and education, of classes. At least one ed meetings on Sept. 24 Twin Falls Kiwanis weekly meeting and lunch, a HEALTH AND WELLNESS 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bethel Temple Apostolic other student is in a simi- that included a volunteer organization serving the community Church, 929 Hankins Road (behind D&B lar bind. PowerPoint presentation and children, noon,Turf Club, 734 Falls Ave., vis- SilverSneakers Fitness Program at Curves of Supply),Twin Falls, no cost, 731-3210. Dylan Powell, a football and handouts stating that itors welcome, [email protected]. Twin Falls, complete cardio and circuit training player, initially signed a the forms they filled out Twin Falls Optimist Club, open to interested with resistance, state-of-the-art equipment and HOBBIES AND CRAFTS declaration to stay at would establish their members of the community, noon, Mandarin “Curves Smart”personalized coaching, 5:30 TFHS, but later changed home school for athletic House, 324-3333 or chris@southernida- a.m. to 7 p.m.,Twin Falls Curves, 690 Blue Pinochle, 1 p.m.,Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 his mind and put in for a eligibility. hofreightliner.com. Lakes Blvd. N., no cost for Humana Gold- Shoshone St.W., 50 cents, open to the public, transfer to Canyon Ridge, Superintendent Wiley Magic Valley Quilters Guild meeting, quilters of insured or AARP provided by Secure Horizons, 734-5084. said his father, Richard Dobbs said that reconfig- all levels of expertise welcome, 1 p.m., 734-7300. Powell. uring the district for two Southside Electric, Declo, 673-5577. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) ID No. 48 LIBRARY Powell said the school major high schools is a Sons of the American Legion, for any sons, Chapter of Jerome, a weight-loss support district could have done a mammoth project that Daycare Storytime, 10 a.m., for children of day- grandsons, stepsons or adopted sons of group, 10 a.m.,Jerome Public Library, 100 First better job of communicat- needs advanced planning. cares and homeschools,Jerome Public Library, Veterans, 6 p.m., prior to American Legion Ave. E., 420-3823. ing, adding that the dis- At the same time, the dis- 100 First Ave. E., 208-324-5427. Riders meeting, American Legion Post Home, Senior Health Insurance Benefit Advisory trict gave students forms trict wanted to give “Food, Fit and Fun in the Park” summer reading 447 Seastrom St.,Twin Falls, $7 annual dues, (SHIBA), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Minidoka County to take home instead of incoming seniors a choice, program, open to all children, with activities, 280-0678. Senior Center, 436-9107 for appointment. mailing them to parents. he said. games and stories followed by free lunch spon- Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8 p.m.,VFW Hall, 554 Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10 to 11 a.m., “My son’s 16 years old “We really didn’t have sored by Burley Public Library, Cassia Regional Hiland Ave., Burley, 679-1506. Living Waters Presbyterian Church, 821 E. Main and something as critical the luxury of being able to St.,Wendell, no cost, 737-5988. Medical Center and Cassia County schools, as this particular situation formulate our plans at that GOVERNMENT Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Story Book Park, Burley, no cost, — why was it given to the time and open it up for First Segregation Fire Station, Eden, no cost, (lunch by Cassia County School Lunch student and not sent home students to change back Twin Falls County commissioners, 8:30 a.m., 737-5988. Program for children age 18 and under), 878- to the parents?” Powell and forth,”he said. courthouse, 425 Shoshone St. N., 736-4068. Ongoing exercise program for people with 7708 or 878-6600. said. While it’s the district’s Sun Valley Planning and Zoning Commission, 9 Parkinson’s disease, offered by Magic Valley Powell and his son policy, it’s not one man- a.m., City Hall, 81 Elkhorn Road, 622-4438. Regional Medical Center, 11 a.m. to noon, MUSEUMS AND PARKS appealed the sports ban in dated by the Idaho High Minidoka Soil & Water Conservation District Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 371 Faulkner Planetarium “WSKY: Radio a closed-door meeting School Activities Associ- monthly board meeting, review of annual and Eastland Drive N.,Twin Falls, no cost, 737-2977. Station of the Stars/Live Sky Tour,” 2 p.m., with the Twin Falls school ation guidelines, said five-year plans, noon, Rupert N.R.C.S. office, 98 SilverSneakers Fitness Program, innovative Herrett Center for Arts and Science, north end board Monday.Wednesday IHSAA executive director B South 200 West, Rupert, open to the public, exercise program designed specifically for of College of Southern Idaho campus,Twin he said he’s unsure of the John Billetz. 436-4777,ext. 3. Medicare beneficiaries’unique health and Falls, $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, outcome, and is still wait- The IHSAA sets mini- Sun Valley City Council, 3 p.m., City Hall, 81 physical needs, 11:15 a.m. to noon,Twin Falls $2.50 for students, no cost for children under ing for an answer. mum guidelines for trans- Elkhorn Road, 622-4438. YMCA, 1751 Elizabeth Blvd., no cost for age 2 and a special price package for families School district officials fer students, but school Jackpot Advisory Board, 6 p.m.,Jackpot Humana-insured or YMCA members and $5 with five children or less, 732-6655. said they would not com- districts can have stricter Library, 2301 Progressive Drive, 775-755-2356. per class for non-insured, 733-4384. ment on specific cases standards, he said. Bellevue City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 115 E. TOPS Weight Support Group Chapter No. 256, To have an event listed, please submit the involving individual stu- As for Haszier, she’s just Poplar St., 788-2128. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.weigh-in and 6 p.m. meeting, name of the event, a brief description, time, dents, but said they took hoping she can play soc- Fairfield City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 407 Snake River Bowling Alley, 725 Minidoka Ave., place, cost and contact number to Suzanne multiple steps to inform cer. She’s waiting to see Soldier Road, 764-2333. Burley, 208-678-2622 or 678-5959. Browne by e-mail at sbrowne@magicvalley. parents and students. what will happen with Murtaugh Highway District, 7 p.m., district Overeater’s Anonymous, 6 p.m., 109 Seventh com; by fax, 734-5538; or by mail,Times- For example, there were Powell’s case, and has not office, 108 W.Archer St., 432-5469. Ave. E., (red log building with cannon),Jerome, News, P.O.Box 548,Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. advertised meetings for yet approached the school Oakley City Council, 7 p.m., city office, 200 W. 324-5019. Deadline is noon, four days in advance of event. parents, and a newsletter board. covering the policy was “I think it’s pretty dumb mailed to the community, because I signed up for my said Beth Pendergrass, the classes at Twin Falls High district’s spokeswoman. School with no problem,” Charges filed after Rupert road rage incident In a statement, the dis- she said. By Laurie Welch Douglas, 30, of Rupert will pushed her. with her vehicle and Garner Times-News writer each face a single count of Ward, Douglas, and did not have a phone to call battery. Jeffrey Scott Peterson, 18, the police. So she started Meeting RUPERT — A fight that According to a Minidoka of Paul were all passengers chasing their car in her Continued from Main 1 appeal of a particular policy, allegedly broke out between County Sheriff’s office in Allen’s vehicle. Toyota. “I don’t understand why it so our attorney’s advice was two sets of motorists report, deputies responded According to the report, Garner said she pulled would have been closed to this would be an executive Sunday resulted in charges to 88 E. 400 S. in Rupert at Garner disputed Allen’s alongside Allen’s vehicle to the public,” the father said. session item,” Dobbs said. being filed against three 11:41 p.m. in reference to a story that she ran them off make the vehicle pull over. “It shouldn’t have been.” “It was an individual stu- people. fight in progress. the road. Garner told But she said Allen swerved The elder Powell had a dent appeal.” Minidoka County Allen and Westen Lane deputies that Ward, who and hit her vehicle so she meeting on Monday with When asked how a stu- Prosecutor Lance Ward, 35, of Almo both she claimed was her swerved to hit them back, the school board to discuss dent appeal fits into the Stevenson said Wednesday signed battery citations boyfriend, was coming over the report said. his son’s appeal after failing law’s language for executive that the state would be against Garner alleging that to her house that night. But In the report, Allen said to persuade the district session, Dobbs said that the charging Christie Jean Garner had punched them when he arrived in Allen’s she thought Garner’s vehi- administration to give his attorney, Steve Meade, Garner, 24, of Rupert, with after she ran Allen’s Ford car along with the other cle was going to pass her son eligibility. could provide a better expla- two counts of misdemeanor Explorer off the road with two passengers, Garner when it swerved into her, There’s just one part that nation. battery stemming from the her Toyota Camry. Garner claimed they all began forcing her off the road. She mentions students in the Meade was unavailable for incident and Jamie Lynn signed battery citations harassing her. said Garner also backed Idaho Open Meeting Law’s comment Wednesday. Allen, 31, of Brigham City, against Allen and Douglas Garner said Allen tried to into the driver’s side of her section that gives reasons Powell, for his part, said Utah, and Mary Kay alleging that they hit and run over one of her dogs vehicle several times. public bodies can hold he didn’t consider the meet- closed meetings: Section ing one that involved a com- 67-2345(1)(b), says an plaint against a school dis- “executive session” may be trict official or employee, held to “consider the evalu- nor has he filed any com- Blue Lakes ation, dismissal or disciplin- plaints with the district. Continued from Main 1 said they wanted work to faster than expected. The portion north of Pole ing of, or to hear complaints Instead, it was just a discus- Twin Falls and a major continue at night, and for “In trying to keep access Line Road should begin or charges brought against, a sion about the policy and street is that, ‘well, we can better ITD marketing. (to businesses) open as paving today and be fin- public officer, employee, asking the board to consider potentially close the whole But the ITD pointed to much as possible, it sec- ished by Friday, said the staff member or individual his son’s case, he said. thing for a period of time,’a tight budgets – no money tionalizes the work into ITD. It’s the most compre- agent, or public student.” Though uncertain why different perspective needs for marketing, for example small pieces,”Allen said. “I hensive work on the road in Twin Falls Superin- the session was closed, to be had,”he said. – and Allen said night work don’t see an efficient way a quarter century, with a tendent Wiley Dobbs said Powell suggested that the Allen agreed that paving could double costs. He and to get in to do it any differ- focus on improving utility the district consulted with district didn’t want public should have been done Jack Snyder, the chief ently.” lines. an attorney for the Idaho scrutiny of an error. earlier but noted that other engineer for private con- Highway officials have School Boards Association “The school administra- work has been completed tractor Western said the project should fin- Jared S. Hopkins may be before deciding that the tion is fearful that this gets on time. Construction, said the ish two months ahead of reached at 208-735-3204 or meeting would be closed. leaked into the media,” he Others at the meeting overall project is going schedule, in September. [email protected]. “This in fact was a student said.

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Signs of possible Idaho warns of bogus By Nate Poppino spring is estimated at about of “shovel-ready” projects years in federal prison, issues include cleared brush Times-News writer $600 million, though only sought for the federal stim- according to a Wednesday or timber,wooden structures health insurance $100 million may be need- ulus package. press release from the U.S. or tents, garbage in remote The Idaho Department of JEROME — A stakehold- ed in the first decade. The The water work “should- Department of Justice. areas, garden tools, fertilizer Insurance is advising con- er committee that will help state plans to chip in about n’t just be shovel-ready,” John Christopher bags and PVC or plastic tub- sumers to watch out for oversee repair of the $30 million a year for those said Rebecca Casper, rep- Badgett, 37, from Irving, ing coming from streams or fraudulent health-insurance Eastern Snake Plain 10 years, with the rest resenting land developers. pleaded guilty in February hillsides. programs. Aquifer intends to create a coming from water users. “We should have some dirt to six counts of robbery. While some discount draft framework for col- Creating a money collec- dug.” Brandishing a Daisy T.F. library foundation health plans are legitimate, lecting money to pay for tion process seemed to be The day opened with a Powerline air pistol, others are scams.Signs of the the work in time for con- the top priority voiced by brief welcome from Idaho Badgett robbed 10 banks names new members latter include: sideration by the 2010 the committee. Past sug- Department of Water and three convenience The Twin Falls Public You learn of the discount Legislature. gestions include working Resources Director Dave stores in nine states Library Foundation has card from a blast fax or The funding timeline through county assessors. Tuthill, who plans to retire between September and selected two new board Internet pop-up ad. was a topic that committee Legislative approval will this month. Tuthill November of 2007, the members: Susan Waters and The plan operator prom- members — who represent likely be required, meaning thanked members — most federal press release states. John Beer. Waters graduated ises a certain percentage of a wide array of water users a proposal should go to leg- helped develop the plan — In Idaho, according to from Twin Falls High School savings, without specifying — began to flesh out islators in the fall, members for continuing their work. the release, Badget was and University of Idaho, and what’s discounted. Wednesday at their first said during a morning ses- “Almost everybody here ordered to pay restitution recently retired as a French The operator uses the meeting on implemen- sion. has been involved with (the to banks in Meridian, Boise teacher from the Twin Falls term “guaranteed coverage,” ting the Comprehensive “If you don’t have the plan) from day one,” he and Twin Falls. School District. Beers gradu- which makes the card sound Aquifer Management Plan. funding, everything else is said. He was indicted in ated from Jerome High like insurance. The nearly 30 members, moot,” observed Randy The committee’s recom- December 2007 for School and is a retired local A list of health-care plus representatives of sev- MacMillan, vice president mendations will go to the allegedly committing an business owner and Air Force providers isn’t available until eral agencies, gathered at of research and environ- Idaho Water Resource armed robbery of a Twin veteran. you sign up — the list should the Idaho State Police mental affairs for Clear Board, which will make all Falls Wells Fargo Bank on Waters and Beers are tak- be available up front. office in Jerome for a day- Springs Foods of Buhl. decisions related to the Addison Avenue and ing over for six-year board The plan sounds too long discussion on imple- Asked to define what plan. Members also plan to appeared on security cam- member Sue Skinner, and good to be true. “Things are menting the plan. Over 20 they’ll consider successful work with the Legislature’s eras in a white, full- five-year board member Ann cheaper for a reason,” states years, they hope to help progress by next year, Natural Resources Interim brimmed camping hat. He Alvarez. Alvarez will now the department’s press state water officials adjust members also said they Committee on various allegedly took $12,352 from serve as an assistant in the release. how much water flows in want to see some of the issues. the banks in Idaho. foundation’s office. Idahoans with questions and out of the Lake Erie- projects in the works and Badget was arrested in The foundation also about certain companies sized aquifer by 600,000 the threat of water-rights Nate Poppino may be Austin, Texas, though announced Patti Patterson should contact the depart- acre-feet. lawsuits start to fade. reached at npoppino@ police from Twin Falls will serve as the liaison for ment’s consumer affairs The 20-year effort Some compared the need magicvalley.com or 208- helped with the investiga- the library foundation Board office at 208-334-4250 or approved by legislators this for swift action to the type 735-3237. tion, the release said. of Trustees. toll-free at 800-721-3272. Additionally the founda- Or visit http://www.doi. Officers seize tion officers for the upcom- idaho.gov. ing fiscal year are as follows: — Staff and wire reports 12,545 marijuana Blaine County hears from plants in SW Idaho Happy 90th, Ira Coltrin Officials with the U.S. Ira Coltrin will be celebrating his 90th birthday from 4:00-6:00 pm on Friday, Bureau of Land June 19, at the Pella LDS Ward church picnic area. sheriff on Ketchum police deal Management and the Ira is the son of Ira and Ocea Lewis Coltrin. He was born in Springdale and Owyhee County Sheriff’s raised on a farm in the Burley area. He graduated from Burley High School and then attended Albion State Normal School, where he By Ariel Hansen While new employees “As long as it’s budgeted, Office raided a marijuana received a teaching certifi cate upon graduation. He served Times-News writer enter the sheriff’s office I’m fine,”Bowman said. garden in a remote section a mission to Brazil in 1939 for two-and-a-half years. and begin accumulating Femling noted that since of southwest Idaho on Ira married Helen Beverly Luke in the Salt Lake HAILEY — There have sick time, the Ketchum the contract is only for a Friday, destroying more Temple on March 20, 1944. They are the parents of fi ve been so many iterations of employees will be brought year, both parties will be than 12,500 plants with an children: Stephen, Paul, Kathleen, Merrilee and Kent. the proposed contract on with a portion of their able to adjust the terms estimated street value of Beverly died om 1990. Ira received his bachelors degree between Blaine County existing time. “What we when it comes up for $6.3 million. from Brigham Young University and his masters from Utah and Ketchum for law didn’t want to happen is renewal. “After the first The garden, in a desert State University. enforcement services that them coming over with no year, if there are things we canyon, was found by pri- He was a teacher and principal in the Cassia County School District for over Sheriff Walt Femling is sick leave,” Femling told need to adjust or tweak, we vate citizens recreating in 40 years. He began teaching at Burley Jr. High School, where he taught algebra and Spanish. He served as principal of the Southwest, Miller, and Dworshak schools. challenged to keep track of the commissioners. can make that happen,”he the area, officials Coltrin has farmed for 50 years in the Pella area. He has served in the LDS them. Combined with vacation, said. announced. No growers church as a ward clerk, bishop’s counselor, and on the high council. Ira continues The county commis- the Ketchum officers will The commissioners have were present during the to be active. He walks a mile and a half every day. He enjoys fi shing, traveling, and sioners reviewed the latest start with 160 hours and another week or so to con- raid, but the agencies spending time with his family. Friends are invited; no gifts, please. version on Tuesday and accumulate 8 hours of sick sider any additional seized evidence that had questions about a few leave a month. changes they wish to make of the details. Femling has also negoti- to the contract. Femling “As I’ve said before, I ated that preventative said Ketchum is scheduled don’t want to make money maintenance on items to review it for approval at on this, but I don’t want such as vehicles and com- the city’s next meeting, set to incur costs we wouldn’t puters will fall under his for Monday. It will likely ordinarily incur,” said purview, while replacing a come back to the commis- Commissioner Tom Bow- blown engine or dead hard sioners for signatures on man. drive will fall back on June 23 and activation a Sick leave, for example. Ketchum for the first year. week later. Shoshone schools toe the line on budgets By John Plestina an early draft of the budget those positions. Times-News correspondent included about $15,000 for He said the budget for elementary school text- the new fiscal year begin- SHOSHONE — Despite a books, teaching supplies ning July 1 shows a 7.8 percent decrease in and a proposal to purchase decrease for salaries. state support, Shoshone a new pickup truck for Shoshone teachers can school trustees approved a maintenance. expect 2.63 percent pay $4.9 million budget “We held our staffing cuts for the next school Tuesday, knowing that and we held our programs year. federal stimulus funding for education,”he said. The salary reductions go will keep spending on par “In my opinion these as high as 5 percent for with last year. were fairly painless administrators for a dis- Superintendent Mel changes considering the trict average of 3.6 percent. Wiseman said the new economic situation we’re The reductions are the budget is essentially flat in in. It’s no fun any way you percentages the state is comparison to last year look at it,”Wiseman said. reducing funding to the with minimal cuts and Due to employee attri- district. Also, the district teaching positions intact. tion, the district is experi- will not pay annual incre- “If it wasn’t for the encing a staff reduction of ments for the number of stimulus money coming in one and a half positions. years of experience based through the backside, we’d Wiseman said in May the on the state funding reduc- be looking at cutting 8 per- district is not likely to fill tion. cent,” Wiseman told the board as he opened a public hearing on the budget that Come out and Celebrate! is mandated by state law. Only teachers and other staff attended the hearing. Magic Valley Cuts Wiseman made to Flute & Art Festival Friday, June 19, 10 am 5 pm Saturday, June 20, 9 am 5 pm Sunday, June 21, 10 am 4 pm AEROSPACE Twin Falls County Fairgrounds

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Visit www.magicvalleyflutefest.com for more information, WWW.BREITLING.COM or call (208) 944-0742 Main 4 Thursday, June 11, 2009 LOCAL Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho State seeks input on annual Spotlight on graffiti ritorial tags by spraying Buhl citizen urges over them and leaving their own mark. city to curb tagging “The biggest deterrent is air-measurement plan to get it off,”Romero said. By Blair Koch Romero said police have By Nate Poppino deadline of July 8. Times-News correspondent a hard time catching the Times-News writer The Ketchum and FIND OUT MORE vandals because most graf- Wendell stations would BUHL — Over Memorial fiti is sprayed at night. The Idaho Department of bring the total number of The draft plan is available online at http://www.deq.idaho.gov/ Day weekend Steve In cases like Hopkins’, Environmental Quality monitoring stations in public/comment.cfm, or at the agency’s state office in Boise. Hopkins’ business proper- who was out of town when wants to install a new air- south-central Idaho to Comments can be submitted to Broker through the Web site or: ty was tagged by gangs, not his property on 11th quality monitor in three, joining a Twin Falls By mail: 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706. once but twice. Avenue was first hit, the Ketchum, one of several station perched atop By e-mail: [email protected] The first time his prop- graffiti isn’t noticed until changes to its monitoring Smith’s Food and Drug. By fax: 208-373-0340. erty became a canvas for days after it happens. network proposed for the Both the Twin Falls and alleged gang graffiti the Many property owners in 2009-10 fiscal year. Ketchum stations monitor requirements for some pol- “Topography makes a big number 14 was displayed in Buhl are more at risk for The Wendell area should particulate matter with a lutants tracked elsewhere change in the consistency black spray paint. The sec- multiple taggings because also receive a new meteoro- diameter of 2.5 microns or in the state — including of the air,”Broker said. ond night it was the num- they don’t paint over the logical tower by August, less, usually emitted ozone and carbon monox- The state agency plans a ber 13 left nearby. initial tag. replacing one shut down through wood and agricul- ide — said Brad Broker, of deeper review of its moni- During Monday’s city “There is a reluctance on due to damage from poor tural burning, wildfires, the air-quality division in toring network next year, council meeting Hopkins homeowners’ part to cover site conditions. on- and off-road vehicles DEQ’s state office. The when the EPA plans to spoke to Buhl’s leaders up graffiti,” said Mayor The information comes and chemical reactions in broad plain covering much introduce a more-rigorous about the problem and Charles Sheridan. from the draft version of an the atmosphere. of the area also means the assessment system. DEQ offered his assistance in Romero said more than annual review DEQ submits With the three stations, air quality is consistent will compare its existing catching the perpetrators. 30 properties in town have to the U.S. Environmental the area will still have the over a larger area, he said. monitoring data with an “I’m not here to point graffiti that is at least two Protection Agency, which fewest measurement sta- He compared the situation emissions inventory to fingers … but to offer my years old. must sign off on the plan. tions in all of DEQ’s six to Lewiston, which is sepa- determine any holes in the help,”said Hopkins. In addition to calling on But first, DEQ is seeking regions. That’s partly rated by nearly 2,000 feet air-quality network, along According to Police the community to watch public comment on it from because south-central of elevation from a monitor with its usual search for Chief Ron Romero many out for their neighbors, the Idahoans, with a comment Idaho doesn’t meet federal in Moscow. redundant monitors. properties were tagged council said it is consider- over the holiday, probably ing an ordinance banning by rival area gangs. He said the sale of spray paint to Hopkins may not have minors within city limits been hit the second night and to make adult pur- had he painted over the ini- chasers of the product sign Tonight is the last chance to comment tial markings. for it. As graffiti is used to The city won’t know if it recruit members and mark can pass such ordinances territory, rival gangs will until checking with legal on Quigley Canyon development plan challenge other gangs’ ter- counsel.

By Ariel Hansen The council heard ment period, Wendy specifically Deadman’s Times-News writer Tuesday from a water Pabich, co-director of the Gulch and areas above expert about public con- Wood River Valley Water Quigley Pond. 5TH DISTRICT COURT NEWS HAILEY – The Hailey cerns regarding water Project, said she was not Dominating the remain- TWIN FALLS COUNTY defender appointed; preliminary hear- City Council hopes to right seniority and the satisfied that the actual ing public comment were MONDAY ARRAIGNMENTS ing June 19; $5,000 bond. soon begin deliberating on possibility that the water water available matched traffic concerns, philo- Ryan A. Porter, 19, Twin Falls; posses- TUESDAY ARRAIGNMENTS whether or not to approve for the project might not the property’s rights. “I sophical objections sion of drug paraphernalia; public Shanna M. Riley, 37,Twin Falls; domestic the annexation of about be sufficient. think it’s problematic,”she to the project, questions defender appointed; pretrial hearing battery; public defender appointed; 1,100 acres for a project to Norm Young, with ERO said, questioning the about the economic July 21; $1,500 bond. pretrial hearing July 21; $500 bond. be called Quigley Canyon. Resources Corporation of usage estimations. impact, and requests that Timothy E. Packham, 29, Twin Falls; Patrick J. Higginbotham, 52, Wendell; domestic battery; public defender domestic battery; public defender The project would include Boise, said he is confident “They’re paper water the council consider the denied; pretrial hearing July 21; denied; pretrial hearing July 21; about 379 homes, a golf the rights associated with rights.” details of a PUD simulta- released on own recognizance. release on own recognizance. course and a Nordic train- the property will survive The council also neous to its consideration Delbert W. Benkula, 41, Twin Falls; driv- Mandy L. Beecher, 31, Twin Falls; pos- ing center. potential adjudication, heard from both the appli- of the annexation propos- ing under the influence; public defend- session of drug paraphernalia; public But first, the council and that they would be cant and Blaine County al. er appointed; pretrial hearing July 21; defender appointed; pretrial hearing will finish collecting pub- adequate for the project regional planner Jeff Numerous comments $1,000 bond. July 21; released on own recognizance. Kevin M. Mingo, 35, Filer; driving under Bartlett B. Livingston, 46, Twin Falls; lic comment at a meeting even if objections to the Adams regarding the were in support of the the influence, failure to stop/leave the resist/obstruct an officer, possession starting tonight at 5:30, current claims are sus- potential size and orienta- project, especially its scene of an accident, failure to pur- of drug paraphernalia; public defender where those who have not tained. tion of the project were it amenities and the poten- chase/invalid driver’s license; public appointed; pretrial hearing July 21; commented can share “The Quigley Canyon to be developed in the tial jobs it could bring to defender appointed; pretrial hearing $2,000 bond. opinions about the proj- water rights are valuable county. town. July 21; $1,000 bond. WEDNESDAY ARRAIGNMENTS ect. additions to the Most likely would be 110 Following the Thursday Joseph M. Cossette, 24, Twin Falls; carry Korey J. Fivecoat, 29, Twin Falls; delivery concealed weapon while under the of a controlled substance, trafficking in No additional comment city’s portfolio, especially lots, none of which would public comment meeting, influence of drugs; public defender methamphetamine; $100,000 bond; will be accepted unless if conjunctive manage- be allowed in certain the council is next appointed; pretrial hearing July 21; private counsel new information comes ment happens,” Young mountain-adjacent areas scheduled to discuss $1,000 bond. Jose Daniel Lugo, 31, Twin Falls; aggra- forward later in the said. that have also been of con- Quigley Canyon on July 14 Thomas R. Chaput, 63, Twin Falls; lewd vated assault; June 19 preliminary process. During the public com- cern to the Hailey council; and 21. conduct with a minor under 16; public hearing; bond previously posted

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Jerry Nance told Jones to who have filed appeals, commission meeting ask- that riled some taxpayers. old Oakley man named Following numerous send corrected assessment Nate have been arguing complaints last week from notices to county taxpay- about water rights for taxpayers, commissioners ers. THIS LOCATION ONLY! the past few weeks. Nate met Thursday as the Board He cited the economic drove both of them out to FAMOUS NATIONAL CHAIN the site of a water pipe near Birch Creek — but on the way, according to the report, the argument Richfield warns owners "03%12-0# escalated when Earl decided he wanted to go home. “Earl stated that Nate to clean up property spun the truck around ',4#,2-07 quickly and it scared By John Plestina with the junkyard sent four Earl,” the report reads. Times-News correspondent letters to the city since late “Earl stated that Nate April and had said he would had threatened to kill RICHFIELD — Goats and send one letter a week until *-5-32 him a week ago and did junkyards are not acceptable the city makes the neighbor not know what Nate was in residential neighbor- comply. planning to do. Earl stat- hoods in Richfield. At least A single letter in March WE CAN’T MENTION THE NAME OF THE STORE... ed he opened the door as two residents will soon complained about odors Nate swerved causing receive letters from the city generated by a neighbor’s DON’T MISS THESE SPECTACULAR SAVINGS! Earl to fall out of the telling them they might be goats. 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After Bulgin testified sheep in those states. before the state Senate Captured and brought to the Nature Resource Committee Idaho Fish and Game in February, Sen. Gary Wildlife Health Laboratory Schroeder R-Moscow, asked in Caldwell, they soon died Foreyt to critique Bulgin’s of pneumonia. testimony. Our hills are alive with you-know-what Scientists from the Idaho “It is my opinion that Announcing the Sun Valley Pavilion’s fi rst full summer concert series Department of Fish and essentially all scientists who Game and the Caine center work with bighorn sheep or used DNA tests to determine have evaluated the scientific Now Sun Valley Resort sounds as beautiful as it looks. This summer the new the parasites that caused the literature, dispute or ignore outdoor pavilion hosts its fi rst full concert season, and will prove to be a highlight of disease in the bighorns were most of the testimony that your resort experience. 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Concerts and dates subject to change. MAIN 6 THURSDAY,JUNE 11, 2009 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] “I don’t think it was murder, because murder is when a person kills another person without justified reason.” — Suspect Abdulhakim Muhammad on being charged

OPINION UOTE with fatally shooting an American soldier

Q at a military recruiting center EDITORIAL Cassia County right The fun police just don’t get it he fun police are patrolling to worry about proposed T Pennsylvania Avenue. Given the serious times, the chatter goes, should high-voltage power line Barack Obama be allowed to enjoy date night with raw a straight line from Glenrock, Wyo., Michelle in New York, to Melba, Idaho, and it doesn’t run sightseeing in Paris, golf through the agricultural heart of Cassia outings in D.C., not to County. mention doing a promotion for Conan O’Brien and a So residents there are justified in ask- video cameo for Stephen ingD if there isn’t a better route for a proposed 230- Colbert’s first comedy or 500-kilovolt electrical transmission line. show from Iraq? Rocky Mountain Power and Idaho Power plan to build a $2 billion high- voltage line from a substa- tion near Glenrock, east of Our view: MAUREEN Casper, to another substa- DOWD tion near Melba, west of Cassia County Boise. Nearly 60 miles of residents are transmission line would justifiably con- run through private prop- With two wars and GM erty in Cassia County, and cerned about a in bankruptcy proceedings, local folks aren’t happy proposal to run shouldn’t the president be and vacationing through all over a White House bal- tests and preferred to keep about it. glued to the grindstone, the disasters that Obama is cony and called out good- her distance.“ They’ve even organized a a high-voltage emulating W.’s gravity now stuck fixing — spend- bye. Wolffe limns what those group, Move It!, to per- power line when he sacrificed golf in ing a total of 490 days in What a relief to have an of us who traveled with suade the utilities to move 2003 as the Iraq insurgency the tumbleweed isolation urbane, cultivated, curious Obama could see: He was the line north of the Snake through their spread? of Crawford and rarely president who’s out and often grumpy on the cam- River and run it across land. Idaho “I don’t want some mom deigning to sightsee as he about, engaged in the paign. He missed his fami- public Bureau of Land whose son may have traveled the world. world. Not dangerously ly. He disdained what he Power owes recently died to see the Some White House offi- detached, as W.was, or saw as superficial, point- Management ground. commander in chief play- cials fretted that the darkly stewing like Cheney. scoring conventions of pol- There’s no doubt that the them some ing golf,”the former presi- Obamas’ Marine One and Not hanging with the Rat itics, like debates and line must be built; it’s dent explained later. “I Gulfstream magic-carpet Pack like JFK or getting macho put-downs and absolutely essential to answers. think, you know, playing ride to dinner in Greenwich bored and up to mischief public noshing. The southern Idaho’s economy golf during a war just sends Village and a play on like Bill Clinton. Chicago smarty-pants was to have access to more the wrong signal.“ Broadway was too showy. It was lame of critics on a Michael Jordan clutch electricity. It’s just a question of the route. Actually, what sends the Others thought it helped Capitol Hill to carp that the player who grew bored if he So Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power must wrong signal is going to war show a softer side of the Obamas could have taken was not challenged. at least answer two questions about the impact on with a phony justification, often dispassionate in a play in D.C. I’m a Being president, by con- those who live near the planned high-voltage line. inadequate troop levels, Obama. native, but it’s not the trast, suits him much bet- 1. Is it safe? Most, but not all, the research says insufficient armor, an inept Interestingly, Dr. No, same. And it’s nice to see ter. He has not lapsed into Defense secretary and an Dick Cheney, declined to them tending to their mar- his old ambivalence. He is humans and animals are not adversely affected by inability to admit for years, tut-tut with other riage. According to Richard intellectually engaged by electromagnetic radiation from proximity to high- deadly ones, that you need- Republicans, saying “I Wolffe in “Renegade,”his sculpting history. The trel- voltage power lines. But there are studies that have ed counterinsurgency don’t know why not,”when new book about the Obama lis of hideous problems is a implicated power lines in leukemia, neurogenerative experts. he was asked about the campaign, it has taken challenge that lures him to diseases, miscarriage, birth defects and clinical The right signal is propriety of the president’s effort to get the relation- be powerfully concentrat- depression. Michelle and her daughters getaway to Broadway. A far ship this strong. ed. And, as his aides say, he No one would be allowed to build or live under the being charming ambassa- more mature response than “She hated the failed race loves living above the fami- lines, but ground there would be farmed. It’s indis- dors, “gobsmacking” the Sen. Chuck Grassley’s nit- for Congress in 2000, and ly store. putable that farmers who work around high-voltage town, as a British tabloid twit tweets grumbling their marriage was strained Mixing play with intense lines are at greater risk of accidental electrocution. put it, by scarfing down about the president urging by the time their youngest work is not only a good fish and chips at a London progress on health care daughter, Sasha, was born a mental health strategy; it’s 2. Will it damage farm equipment? Electric and pub for 7.95 pounds (about “while u sightseeing in year later,”Wolffe writes. a good way to show the magnetic fields from power lines will induce a cur- $13), like regular tourists. Paris.“ “There was little conversa- world that American confi- rent in any conductor through which they pass, and As a taxpayer, I am most I loved the “Pretty tion and even less romance. dence and cool — and Cary they can overload and destroy nearby electrical happy to contribute to Woman” romance of the She was angry at his self- Grant romantic flair — still equipment. That’s a potential problem in heavily domestic and international New York tableau, the ishness and careerism; he thrive. irrigated Cassia County, since the transmission date nights. As Arthur president, who had not thought she was cold and Date on and tee it up, Mr. lines would run above hundreds of pumps, sprinkler Schlesinger noted in his lived an entitled life where ungrateful. Even as he ran President. It’s OK if they’re lines and farm implements, most of which use elec- diaries, the White House he could afford such lavish for the U.S. Senate in 2004, teed off. tronic components. tends to drive its occupants gestures, throwing off his she still harbored very The two utilities do have a north-of-the-river, nuts. So some respite from tie and whisking his wife, in mixed feelings about her Maureen Dowd is a 500-kilovolt line planned from American Falls to the pressure is clearly a a flirty black cocktail dress, husband’s love of politics. columnist for The New healthy thing. Not as much to sip martinis in ...So she had played no part York Times. Write to her a Shoshone, so there’s a potential alternate route for respite as W.took, bicycling Manhattan, as Sasha hung in Barack’s previous con- [email protected]. the main transmission line. It’s unclear, though, whether that would be cost-effective. One way or another, the line will be built — by LETTERS TO THE EDITOR condemning private property as a last-resort. But it doesn’t need to come to that. No need to waste farm store water for energy pro- Target and Winco. Again, has the proposed route been Cassia County farmers are just concerned about water if dams breached duction releases when it’s hooray and about time! chosen? As I have studied the health of their kids and protecting their ability needed the most — late Among the changes is low- the map provided to me by to make a living. Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain The Times-News pub- summer, fall and winter. ering the speed limit to 35 Idaho Power, it seems that Power must demonstrate they care about those lished an opinion piece They are run-of-the-river mph from Fillmore to there are several other recently about Mike Crapo dams, a system of locks for where the 35 mph limit options or alternate routes things too. breaking ranks with the barge traffic. What flows in starts on Eastland Drive. that could be used to serve Idaho GOP and the party’s flows out. Alas, there is no stated the needs of the company’s years-long position best A puzzler is the resistance undertaking to rigorously growth. It seems to me that described by the Craig- to breaching by the Idaho enforce this speed limit. It the proposed route has been Semanko mantra as Water Users Association. As should be just as rigorously chosen simply because it is Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . ...Opinion editor “absolutely no breaching of long as the dams remain, enforced as the Washington the path of least resistance, The members of the editorial board and writers of the four lower Snake dams Idaho farm water must be Street limit and this so to speak. editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, as an option to save Idaho released upstream to flush enforcement should extend Other options are avail- Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. salmon and steelhead.” the young salmon to the at least to the Falls Avenue able and must be explored. Times-News went on to ocean. No need to waste intersection. The state of Idaho has lots of congratulate Crapo but Idaho farm water if the ED WRIGHT ground set aside as “public Write to us made an inaccurate state- dams are breached. Twin Falls land.”What does this mean ment about the power pro- RICHARD DAHLGREN and why can’t this “public The Times-News welcomes letters from readers. Because duced by the dams. Times- Ketchum Other routes for power land” be used to serve the of space constraints, please limit letters to 300 words. News said breaching would line must be explored public and its growing Include your signature, mailing address and telephone eliminate enough power to Rigorously enforce needs? Wildlife and conser- number. Writers who sign letters with false names will light a town the size of As a home and landowner vation concerns are valid be permanently barred from publication. Letters may be Seattle. Eastland’s speed limit along the proposed Idaho but should not be the only brought to our Twin Falls office; mailed to P.O. Box 548, Most of the year, after On June 5, you printed an Power Gateway West reason to construct the new Twin Falls, ID 83303; faxed to (208) 734-5538; or spring runoff, the dams article saying the city will Transmission Line project, a lines and relay stations e-mailed to [email protected]. produce little power, barely reduce the speed limit on few questions have come to along this new line. Simply enough to light one town in North Washington between mind. While I understand changing the height of a the Seattle area. Perhaps North College Parkway and and respect the needs of tower or painting it a differ- enough is produced to light Pole Line Road to 35 mph. Idaho Power and Rocky ent color will not really Join the discussion Twin Falls, but 96 percent The article stated that the Mountain Power to expand make it less visible or less of Voice your opinion with local bloggers: of Idaho’s power comes new lower limit will be rig- and construct new lines, I a hassle to farm around. from other sources, not the orously enforced. Hooray am concerned with the This land is productive Progressive Voice, Conservative Corner four dams. and about time! impact this project will have and beautiful, and we want and In the Middle. On the opinion page Electricity production A few days ago, the city on us. to keep it that way. was secondary. They are announced changes to traf- The most obvious ques- MIKE SEARLE at Magicvalley.com. not reservoirs and can’t fic control in the area of tion is “Why here?” Why Declo

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wouldn’t you say? immediate rehab and tough spot. Time was when Bulgin, the head of the growers and bighorn sheep Here’s what Idaho’s Seems like that’s the repair. Fixing them is six Idaho invested in shoring University of Idaho’s Caine advocates. message from Boise. Idaho times more expensive than up the economies of its Veterinary Teaching and A bighorn management newspapers are lawmakers agreed to raise maintaining structures still smaller, isolated communi- Research Center, science law, passed in the final another $51 million — in good condition. Ignore ties. No longer. isn’t supposed to pick days of the 2009 legisla- saying about ... much of it from the same the stuff that’s falling Considering the hits this sides. Science is supposed tive session, clearly put the source that supports apart. Focus on the high- Legislature already has to gather evidence and let wool growers’ interests Idaho’s depleted schools, ways and bridges where inflicted upon smaller the facts serve as the first. universities and social pro- maintenance costs are rea- towns, among them guide. The Department of Fish grams. sonable ... shrunken education and Somehow, for 15 years, and Game is required to But that’s well short of • Dollars follow people, economic development Bulgin seemed unaware of come up with plans that filling the $140 million to Part I. That’s what budgets, what’s one more? research within her own could involve killing or $240 million yearly trans- Missouri does. Eighty per- shop, which suggested that moving bighorns that stray portation budget hole. No cent of its traffic is central- wild bighorn sheep can too close to domestic way were they going to ized on 20 percent of its contract disease from sheep grazing allotments accept Gov. Butch Otter’s highways. If Idaho took the domestic animals. While on federal land. The law is plan to raise fuel taxes and same approach, the inter- this evidence remained on notably cavalier about registration fees. Nor was state highways from Burley file, Bulgin continued to killing sheep — and is con- there any signal of dis- to the Oregon border suck discount the disease- spicuously skeptical about agreement from the aver- up most of the bucks. Not transmission theory. the question of diseases. age Idaho motorist. Many much help there for north- This is an outrage of an “The potential risk, if any, of them protested just as ern or eastern Idaho, is oversight. Her explanation of disease transmission harshly about Otter’s plan. there? isn’t exactly reassuring. and loss of bighorn sheep ... which highways Instead of falling 25 per- • Dollars follow people, “This kind of compromises when the same invade cent short of what’s needed Part II. At least devote me, because (of) what I’ve domestic livestock or to close? to repair and maintain the Idaho’s resources to its been saying ... Some sheep operations is Lewiston Tribune byways of this state, Idaho share of the federal high- things slip by you.“ accepted.“ now is only 20 percent way system. Doing so Quite a slip. ... Bad science has a way Idaho just has too many behind. would leave the interstates ... see no evil Bulgin didn’t merely of spawning bad public highways and too few peo- Here are your choices: and the U.S. highways, Idaho Statesman, Boise compromise her own policy ... ple. On average, residents • Do nothing. Instead of such as U.S. 95 and U.S. 12, credibility; to their credit, In this case, sound man- here spend as much on having every fifth mile in in decent shape. You can Marie Bulgin doesn’t U of I officials are looking agement must recognize roads and bridges as any- bad shape, it can be every get from city to city. But hide her opinions. “I’m not into the issue. disease as a potential fac- body in Washington or third mile five years from good luck traveling to some against bighorn sheep,” ... the overlooked tor in declining bighorn Oregon. Our money is now. of Idaho’s most scenic she told the Associated research and Bulgin’s numbers — and a potential spread too thin along a • Acceptable losses.A spots ... Press recently. “I’m just for unflinching pro-industry threat to the long-term 5,000-mile system. recent audit says 35 percent Any one of these options agriculture.“ stance drive a deeper health of the bighorn pop- Time to downsize, of Idaho’s roads need leaves rural Idaho in a Unfortunately for wedge between wool ulation.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Cold cash, hot Democratic mess Charm being destroyed brick walls have been so beautiful to drive by. They emember William nepotism, abuse of power, lion in federal TARP in name of progress are taking away the charm “Cold Cash” corporate cronyism and bailout money. I very much sympathize and creative expression. R Jefferson? House MICHELLE gross violations of the Putting the Democratic with you neighbors up the I suppose it won’t be very Speaker Nancy Pelosi and public trust. But Jefferson culture of corruption front road from us where they many years until those the Clean-Up Crew hope MALKIN is a black Democrat who and center is not a plan to destroy your proper- greedy land-grabbers will be you’ve forgotten. Jefferson has been fiercely defended headache Pelosi needs — ty to make a wider road on after ours, too. is the former Louisiana by both the Congressional especially as a new Falls Avenue West. COLLEEN THIEBERT congressman caught with Black Caucus and the Rasmussen poll shows her Your gardens and rock or Twin Falls gobs of money in his freez- prestige if Jefferson were National Association for party now losing to er nearly four years ago in just another citizen acting the Advancement of Republicans on the core an FBI sting. He finally “privately.”The New Colored People. issue of governmental went on trial this week on Orleans Times-Picayune’s Democrats are all too will- integrity. The Rasmussen a multitude of federal Stephanie Grace reported ing to lambaste corruption Report reveals: bribery and racketeering this week that “the tight- among their political foes, “Republicans also now charges. knit clan with the dam- but fear the wrath of race- hold a six-point lead on grandg Refresher: FBI agents aged name includes several card players in their own the issue of government confronted Jefferson with siblings who also benefited party. It has muted criti- ethics and corruption, the i video showing him from Jefferson’s power and cism of tax-cheating, self- second most important [ [ accepting $100,000 in prominence — and who dealing New York Rep. issue to all voters and the marked bills from a gov- stand accused in a newly Charlie Rangel, under top issue among unaffili- ernment informant. revamped federal indict- investigation for numerous ated voters. That shows a Prosecutors say he took ment of forming a criminal ethical improprieties in his large shift from May, when the money to bribe a enterprise to steer an personal finances and Democrats held an 11- Nigerian official in a busi- appalling amount of feder- fundraising activities; point lead on the issue.” ness deal. “We got to al, state and city money congressional sisters It’s a sharp and timely motivate him real good,” into their own pockets. Loretta and Linda reminder that while death, 2 days Jefferson told the inform- “Last year, Jefferson’s Sanchez, under investiga- taxes and “temporary” only! ant, according to a Justice political operative brother tion by the House ethics bailouts are forever, politi- Department transcript. Mose and his assessor sis- committee for a payroll cal fortunes in Washington “He’s got a lot of people to ter Betty, along with mess; and crony of color are never immutable. pay off.” Betty’s daughter, were Rep. Maxine Waters, who adult cut kids’ cut Prosecutors also allege charged with systemati- had a personal and finan- Syndicated columnist that Jefferson demanded cally bilking government- cial stake in Boston-based Michelle Malkin can be or accepted many other funded social service pro- OneUnited, a minority reached at writemalkin@ payments to his family- grams. Another sister is bank that received $12 mil- gmail.com. $ $ owned firms in exchange cooperating with the feds.” for his aid in winning reg- So, where is the con- 10reg. $14.95 reg. $10.958 [10 & under] ulatory approval for proj- gressional clean-up crew? ects in several West Refresher: In January Clean... African countries. All but 2006, still basking in the $10,000 of the marked glory of her ascension, cash was found foil- Pelosi announced a “Clean Friendly... % all products wrapped in the freezer of House Team to Address Paul Mitchell, Redken, Biolage, Jefferson’s Capitol Hill (the) Republican Culture off Bed Head, Sexy Hair and more. residence. On tape, of Corruption.”A press Family! 20 Jefferson “questioned how release trumpeted: “It is his reputation could sur- long past time for the LOCATED IN vive” and wondered aloud Congress to address the to the feds whether the systemic Republican cul- search warrant affidavit ture of corruption that has 1551 Washington St N • Twin Falls • 208-733-1633 could be permanently undermined the American sealed to keep the infor- people’s confidence in this For Employment Opportunities Call 1-877-789-9545 mation from being made institution,”Pelosi said. “I www.smartstyle.com public. am proud that some of the Jefferson’s defense team best minds in our Caucus Please join us Wednesday, June 17th & Thursday, June 18th! is making an audacious will be leading the 379 ADDISON AVE. WEST *no double discounts claim that his actions were Democratic effort to clean all “private” and had noth- up the corrupt Republican ing to do with his official Congress. These great capacities as a lawmaker. leaders will work to restore GOING ON NOW FOR 3 BIG DAYS! Jefferson promises to truth and trust to the deliver an “honorable People’s House.” th explanation” for deep- The Jefferson case has all 25 Year freezing the money (arts the Beltway business-as- ON ALL and crafts project? science usual ingredients that experiment?). No word on Pelosi vowed to eliminate Celebration SAVE SUNGLASSES whether he’ll explain why when she took power: IN STOCK! he plotted to leave the tax- 25-45% paying public in the dark. Take it from SPOT... Also no word on how his SUNGLASS family members could Largest Selection in have possibly cashed in on his name, influence and the Magic Valley! $ • Kids’ Polarized...... 7.00 BLOWOUT (100% UV Protection) • Kaenon...... ALL BABBELS CLEANERS HURRY...NOW ON SALE! • Jimmy Choo...... is doggone good at removing spots. 40% Bring us all the “old friends” hanging • Fendi...... OFF out in your closet! 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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) where nearly 90 percent of recently, he has been in pri- Abbey long has supported director of the Independent seemed to be well-liked by — U.S. Senate Majority the land is federally man- vate practice as a Nevada- sharing access on BLM Petroleum Association of the (BLM) line officers and Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., aged, our state will have a based consultant. Salazar lands, particularly regarding Mountain States, termed staff.’’ says President Obama has friend at the BLM who called Abbey, who has more mining and oil and gas Abbey “thoughtful, even- Heidi McIntosh, an attor- nominated Bob Abbey,a for- understands the challenges than 32 years of state and development. In 2007 testi- tempered, and responsive to ney and conservation direc- mer top Interior Department we face in managing federal public service, a mony before the House stakeholder concerns. tor for the Southern Utah official in Nevada, to head and preserving Nevada’s “consummate professional Committee on Natural Independent energy pro- Wilderness Alliance, said the federal Bureau of Land great outdoors and its natural resource manager.’’ Resources,he said he favored ducers in the Intermountain Abbey was known as “a good Management. immense renewable energy “His dedication to our treating public lands as more West strongly approve of his guy’’ and not ideological in “I can’t think of a more resources.’’ country’s National System than just commodity-pro- nomination for BLM direc- any direction. qualified person to head the Abbey served eight years of Public Lands and his duction sites. tor.’’ If the Senate confirms BLM than Bob Abbey,’’ said as the BLM’s director in commitment to building There was general “I think he’d be a good Abbey, McIntosh said, he Reid, who recommended Nevada, retiring in 2005. He partnerships make him an approval of Abbey’s nomi- director,’’ said Brian ought to restore a balance to Abbey to Interior Secretary also helped former Interior ideal choice to lead one of nation from conservation- Hawthorne, public-lands managing public lands after Ken Salazar. Secretary Bruce Babbitt the most complex federal ists, off-roaders and oil and policy director for the the Bush administration’s “With his extensive expe- complete a Utah wilderness land managing agencies,’’ gas officials. BlueRibbon Coalition, an eight years of focusing on oil rience in Nevada, a state inventory 10 years ago. More Salazar said. Marc Smith, executive OHV interest group. “He and gas development. Mountain Meadows group wants more tests on skull with possible connection By Jennifer Dobner Meadows massacre,’’ said nection to the massacre. Associated Press writer Norris, of Omaha, Ark. They said there had been But Norris’ decision to get no discussion about acquir- SALT LAKE CITY — A further testing on the skull, ing the skull and expressed Mountain Meadows mas- and the fact that she has frustration that Norris sacre descendant group since acquired it from its seems to have operated in wants additional tests on a previous owner — has secret to obtain it. skull with purported ties to sparked a family feud. “We are supposed to be 59 the 1857 southern Utah Leaders of the other two doing things in equal part- th Annual attack, despite scientific descendant groups, the nership,’’ said Mountain findings that show a con- Mountain Meadows Meadows Association • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • nection is unlikely. Association and the President Terry Fancher, of ONE DAY ONLY Tests by a Boise State Mountain Meadows Braintree, Mass. 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www.snakerivercanyonjam.com Holocaust Museum shooting suspect had Idaho tie Business 4 B Stocks and commodities, Business 2 / Recession easing?, Business 2 / Weather, Business 4 Dow Jones Industrial ▼ 24.04 | Nasdaq composite ▼ 7.05 | S&P 500 ▼ 3.28 | Russell 2000 ▼ 4.22 Business THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 BUSINESS EDITOR JOSH PALMER: (208) 735-3231 [email protected] Introducing Fiat closes deal Business owners, to take bulk of organizations Chrysler assets launch bus system to revive Ketchum New company will focus nightlife on smaller, more By Karen Bossick Times-News correspondent fuel-efficient vehicles The Wood River Valley has By Dan Strumpf a new economic stimulus Associated Press writer LITHIA package. Art courtesy of ERIN GRIFFITH / STATEMENT It’s called “The Party Bus” Dbird Productions DETROIT — Italy’s Fiat is the and it will be making the new owner of most of rounds between Bellevue day, if they The bus will leave Ketchum at Sturto’s. Chrysler’s assets, closing a deal and Ketchum on Friday and purchase it at a Bellevue from Mountain It will head south Wednesday that saves the “This is very good news, Saturday nights to rev up venue like The Lanes bowling alley and from Wells Fargo Bank in troubled U.S. automaker from not just for Chrysler, business. Dollhouse, Mountain Rides, Guffy’s at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 Ketchum at 9, 10 and 11 liquidation and places a new but for Lithia as well. It’ll have a disco ball Atkinson’s, Guffy’s and and 11:30 p.m., 12:30 and p.m. and midnight, 1 and 2 company in the hands of Fiat’s It’s going to help twirling and music blaring- Splash and Dash, said 1:30 a.m. with stops in a.m., making stops at the CEO. Chrysler become a from 1950s bebop to Led Spencer. Hailey at Elbie’s and in Chevron station in Hailey The deal clears the way for a stronger company and Zeppelin. And a ticket to ride and Mountain Lanes and new, leaner Chrysler Group reduce its costs. We is good for a drink at a par- Guffy’s in Bellevue. LLC to emerge from bankrupt- look forward to intro- ticipating restaurant or bar. Participating vendors so cy protection minus billions in ducing Fiat’s fuel-effi- “It helps business. It gets far include Mountain Lanes, debt, 789 underperforming cient vehicles to the cars off the road so it’s green. The Brickhouse Bar and Grill, dealerships and burdensome American consumer. And it will allow people to Mahoney’s, and Silver Dollar labor costs that nearly sank the “It also means that get out and have a good time Saloon in Bellevue, the Sun storied automaker. Chrysler will be looking without worrying that Valley Brewery in Hailey and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to end their franchise they’re going to get pulled Cavallino, Sushi on Second, immediately was named CEO agreements with deal- over for driving under the The Sawtooth Club, The of the new company, which ers in metropolitan influence or hurting some- Roosevelt Grille, The Cellar said in a statement that it areas where there are one,”said Lara Spencer. Pub, Grumpy’s and Lefty’s would soon reopen Chrysler several dealerships Spencer, who owns The Bar and Grill in Ketchum. factories that were idled during competing with each Dollhouse — a recycled As the night winds down, the bankruptcy process, cost- other and driving down high-fashion boutique in bus riders can have the bus ing the automaker $100 million the value of the vehi- Ketchum — conceived the driver arrange to have a cab per day. cles that Chrysler sells. idea of the party bus to reen- meet them at the bus stops The new company will focus “As you know, Lithia’s ergize the nightlife in Roland Griffith, who owns on smaller vehicles, areas in strategy has been to Ketchum. The Cellar Pub and Sushi on which Chrysler was weak. purchase stores in Others quickly got on Second, says he likes the idea “Work is already underway small to medium sized board, including Neil of bringing the valley togeth- on developing new environ- markets and upgrade Morrow, executive director er through the bus. “And it mentally friendly, fuel-effi- the facilities to con- of Ketchum’s Community keeps people from drinking cient, high-quality vehicles form to manufacturer Development Corporation, and driving, which is good,” that we intend to become standards. We believe and Jason Miller of he added. Chrysler’s hallmark going for- that fewer than four of Mountain Rides bus service. “I think it’s a great idea,” ward,”the new company said in our stores will be People can buy a $10 bus said Amy Oles, of Hailey.“It’s a statement. impacted by Chrysler’s ticket from the bus driver. affordable for someone who The Italian automaker won’t The ticket will be good for might otherwise balk at put any money into the deal but dealership consolida- as many rides as they wish to spending the money to drive will give Chrysler billions tion plans.” make up and down the valley up to Ketchum. And people worth of small car and engine on the party bus that Friday will feel as if they can relax technology. — Sid DeBoer, CEO of or Saturday between 8 p.m. and have a few drinks without “We intend to build on Lithia Motors, in and 2 a.m.And the ticket will worrying about having to a statement to also be valid earlier in the drive home.” See FIAT, Business 2 Lithia dealerships Economy makes some Labor and libraries collaborate to company owners assist workers in career planning rethink vacation plans By Joshua Palmer previously available only at regional Idaho Commission for Libraries and Times-News writer labor offices. the more than 100 public libraries The Idaho Career Information around the state will expand access to am Kassner has It may be a sign of the times when System is a comprehensive comput- this resource even further,” said already canceled two SMALL public libraries double as labor offices erized system for career development Christie Stoll, System Administrator. Pvacations this year. and librarians are trained to use work- that helps people explore career She said the department, which has She just didn’t feel comfort- TALK force training software. opportunities, identify schools or been able to provide the service able taking time off with The Idaho Department of Labor sources of education and training for because of resources received business so uncertain. Joyce M. and public libraries in Idaho will col- specific jobs and then make success- through the federal economic stimu- Kassner, owner of the Rosenberg laborate to assist workers in identify- ful decisions about future careers or lus package, is providing access to the marketing firm Super Pear ing career paths, according to labor education. system to library personnel this Strategies in Pewaukee, officials. Beginning this fall, public The system is the only source of month so they can assess its value. Wis., was supposed to go to their businesses. Others libraries will offer the department’s Idaho-specific information on jobs Staff at participating libraries will be Florida in February, but had don’t want the recession to Career Information System on their and training. recently lost a big client. A stand in the way of once-in- own computers — the system was “The collaborative effort with the See CAREER, Business 2 second trip in April was also a-lifetime trips. shelved. David Lewis is leaving his “I was just starting to feel human resources outsourc- anxious, that it just didn’t ing firm for a weeklong feel like the right time to go vacation in the Survey gauges challenges to wood industry away,”Kassner said. Mediterranean. The recession has made “It’s my 20th wedding By Matt Joyce Forest in Idaho distributed describe both traditional they’re using about 2 per- many small business owners anniversary and there was Associated Press writer the questionnaire to busi- timber and smaller wood cent of their combined rethink their vacation plans. absolutely no way I was nesses such as loggers, debris that is harvested, annual capacity, or about 11 Some, like Kassner, want to going to miss the opportu- CHEYENNE, Wyo. — sawmills and firewood ven- processed and sold by the million board feet out of a stay close by so they can nity of going away with my The struggling wood indus- dors. wood-products industry. capacity of 520 million keep working with clients wife,”said Lewis, president try of western Wyoming The survey garnered 23 “This information will be board feet, according to the and customers. Others, who of OperationsInc, based in and southeastern Idaho is responses from businesses useful to strengthen the survey. The non-local busi- have seen their revenue fall, Stamford, Conn. operating at a small fraction in counties surrounding the existing (wood industry) nesses reported using don’t want to spend money Lewis said his company of its capacity and is limited forests and 22 responses and help build the ‘right- slightly more than half of on what seems like an went from about 40 percent by the consistency and scale from non-local businesses sized’ wood industry need- their combined capacity of extravagance. revenue increases each of of timber sales on U.S. that use wood from the ed to complete restoration 836 million board feet. Still, many owners do go the past three years to flat Forest Service lands, three forests. The results are treatments and utilize wood Brad Jensen, vice presi- ahead and take vacations. growth this year. He’s not according to the results of a intended to be a resource for material by these treatment dent of Jensen Lumber in Many believe taking a break, worried about taking a trip recent survey. a new regional “woody bio- projects,’’ supervisors for Ovid, Idaho, said he wasn’t especially when it means because his cell phone and The Bridger-Teton and mass working group,’’ forest the three forests said in a surprised that businesses time with their families, is e-mail will allow him “to Shoshone national forests officials said. letter accompanying the are operating well below something they need, and in Wyoming and the Forest managers use the questionnaire. that will actually benefit See VACATION, Business 2 Caribou-Targhee National term woody biomass to The local businesses said See SURVEY, Business 2

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST COMMODITIES For more see Business 2 Con Agra 19.31 ▼ .29 Dell Inc. 12.94 ▲ .34 Idacorp 24.11 ▲ .14 Int. Bancorp 3.40 ▼ .11 Live cattle 79.75 ▼ .42 July Oil 71.33 ▲ 1.32 Lithia Mo. 8.90 ▲ .41 McDonalds 58.36 ▼ .72 Micron 5.86 ▲ .28 Supervalu 16.65 ▼ .21 July Gold 954.00 ▲ .10 July Silver 15.23 ▲ .09

WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases the WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases busi- Today in business jobless claims. retail sales report for May. ness inventories for April. Business 2 Thursday, June 11, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho MARKET SUMMARY TODAY ON WALL STREET

NYSE AMEX NASDAQ June 10, 2009 10,000 9,000 MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) &QY,QPGU The Dow fell 24.04, or 0.3 percent, to Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg KPFWUVTKCNU 8,000 8,739.02 after sliding as much as 123 PSCrudeDL n173257 4.67 +.04 BkofAm 3194981 11.98 -.08 PwShs QQQ1220034 36.82 -.13 7,000 points after the release of the Treasury Citigrp 2960822 3.48 +.07 Hemisphrx 127827 2.62 -.22 Level3 620063 1.33 +.20 -24.04 SPDR 2731270 94.40 -.24 GranTrra g 43080 3.30 +.09 Microsoft 589022 22.55 +.47 6,000 auction results in the early afternoon. DirxFinBear1991919 4.49 +.15 GreenHntr 40131 3.24 +1.38 Cisco 542712 19.95 -.13 8,739.02 F M A M J The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 3.28, DirxFinBull 1819443 10.24 -.39 CFCda g 36718 12.66 +.40 Sequenom 497485 4.09 -1.21 or 0.4 percent, to 939.15. The Nasdaq Pct. change from previous: -0.27% High 8,834.93 Low 8,639.95 composite index fell 7.05, or 0.4 percent, GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) to 1,853.08. Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg June 10, 2009 2,000 The Dow has been waffling around 8,700 KV PhmA lf 2.43 +.75 +44.6 GreenHntr 3.24 +1.38 +74.2 JazzPhrm 3.16 +2.14 +209.8 1,800 Satyam 4.94 +1.30 +35.7 ManSang 3.63 +1.03 +39.6 AtlTele 38.00 +11.35 +42.6 0CUFCS this month, just below where it started the LearCorp 2.06 +.47 +29.6 VantageDrl 2.20 +.49 +28.7 Corel g 2.92 +.75 +34.7 EQORQUKVG 1,600 year, after its massive three-month AmAxle h 4.50 +.92 +25.7 VantDrl un 2.31 +.51 +28.2 ModusLink 5.58 +1.42 +34.1 1,400 rebound from 12-year lows reached in Flotek h 2.85 +.57 +25.0 AdcareHlt 2.00 +.31 +18.3 EvrgrSlr 2.51 +.57 +29.4 -7.05 1,200 early March. 1,000 OSERS ($2 OR MORE) OSERS ($2 OR MORE) ($2 OR MORE) In other trading, the Russell 2000 index of L L LOSERS 1,853.08 F M A M J Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg smaller companies fell 4.22, or 0.8 per- GATX pf 90.43-145.44 -61.7 ACmtPT 5.40 -.75 -12.2 e-Future 10.06 -3.22 -24.2 Pct. change from previous: -0.38% High1,872.70 Low 1,827.61 cent, to 523.71. ColCap pfB 5.50 -2.80 -33.7 EngySvc un 4.00 -.35 -8.0 Sequenom 4.09 -1.21 -22.8 About three stocks fell for every two that ColonBc38 7.25 -3.45 -32.2 Hemisphrx 2.62 -.22 -7.7 MDRNA H 2.11 -.59 -21.9 June 10, 2009 1,200 rose on the New York Stock Exchange, PSBMetDS n 37.09 -3.08 -7.7 BldrFstSrc 3.49 -.89 -20.3 NCI Bld 3.16 -1.12 -26.2 1,100 CitiMCD10 12.00 -1.89 -13.6 Accelr8 2.08 -.17 -7.6 EncoreBcsh 6.31 -1.50 -19.2 where volume came to 1.2 billion shares 5VCPFCTF 1,000 compared with 1.1 billion Tuesday. DIARY DIARY DIARY 2QQT¶U 900 800 Overseas, Japan’s Nikkei stock average Advanced 1,385 Advanced 262 Advanced 1,057 700 rose 2.1 percent. Britain’s FTSE 100 gained Declined 1,654 Declined 291 Declined 1,642 -3.28 Unchanged 63 600 0.7 percent, Germany’s DAX index rose 1.1 Unchanged 109 Unchanged 141 939.15 F M A M J Total issues 3,148 Total issues 616 Total issues 2,840 percent, and France’s CAC-40 rose 0.6 New Highs 17 New Highs 11 New Highs 49 Pct. change from previous: -0.35% High 949.77 Low 927.97 percent. New Lows 3 New Lows 3 New Lows 9 Volume 5,231,014,956 Volume 151,476,999 Volume 2,326,698,948 SOURCE: SunGard AP

INDEXES 12,369.23 6,469.95 Dow Jones Industrials 8,739.02 -24.04 -.27 -.43 -27.68 Fed survey sees signs recession is easing 5,329.34 2,134.21 Dow Jones Transportation 3,391.48 +2.22 +.07 -4.12 -32.69 528.07 288.66 Dow Jones Utilities 346.08 +5.26 +1.54 -6.66 -32.81 9,209.97 4,181.75 NYSE Composite 6,098.06 -3.51 -.06 +5.92 -31.80 The Associated Press ward trend is showing signs of businesses on the front lines of 2,374.65 1,130.47 Amex Index 1,614.37 +1.59 +.10 +15.52 -30.19 moderating.” the economy appeared to be 2,485.00 1,265.52 Nasdaq Composite 1,853.08 -7.05 -.38 +17.50 -22.60 1,370.63 666.79 S&P 500 939.15 -3.28 -.35 +3.97 -29.68 WASHINGTON — The econo- In addition, “several” regions slightly better than those they 14,009.18 6,772.29 Wilshire 5000 9,640.91 -36.66 -.38 +6.09 -29.31 my’s sharp downhill slide eased said their expectations of future provided in the previous report 764.38 342.59 Russell 2000 523.71 -4.21 -.80 +4.86 -27.05 in the late spring and hopes for business activity have improved, issued in mid-April. future business activity although they don’t see a “sub- Known as the Beige Book, the TOCKS OF OCAL NTEREST S L I improved, suggesting that the stantial increase” through the Fed survey is consistent with AlliantEgy 1.50 10 23.81 -.08 -18.4 Kaman .56 14 17.03 -.49 -6.1 worst of the recession has passed. end of the year. In the last survey, observations made by Fed AlliantTch ... 20 90.39 +1.22 +5.4 Keycorp .04m ... 5.60 -.04 -34.3 AmCasino .42 ... 18.75 -1.00 +117.0 LeeEnt ...... 82 -.04 +100.0 A Federal Reserve snapshot of several regions simply noted Chairman Ben Bernanke and Aon Corp .60 8 36.77 -.04 -19.5 MicronT ...... 5.86 +.28 +122.0 economic conditions issued signs of some stability at low lev- other central bank officials that BallardPw ...... 1.89 +.01 +67.3 OfficeMax ...... 7.71 -.60 +.9 Wednesday found that five of the els. the recession is loosening its BkofAm .04 16 11.98 -.08 -14.9 RockTen .40 13 40.42 +.37 +18.3 Fed’s 12 regions said the “down- Altogether the assessments of strong hold on the economy. ConAgra .76 9 19.31 -.29 +17.0 Sensient .76 13 23.89 -.10 ... Costco .72f 18 46.59 -.54 -11.3 SkyWest .16 6 10.04 -.29 -46.0 Diebold 1.04 24 26.96 -.01 -4.0 Teradyn ...... 7.35 +.10 +74.2 DukeEngy .92 14 14.14 +.06 -5.8 Tuppwre .88 11 26.68 +.35 +17.5 DukeRlty .68m 18 9.18 -.30 -16.2 US Bancrp .20m 15 18.10 -.08 -27.6 Fastenal .70f 20 35.87 +.25 +2.9 Valhi .40 ... 10.65 +.24 -.5 Survey Heinz 1.68f 12 35.95 -.28 -4.4 WalMart 1.09f 15 50.06 -.55 -10.7 HewlettP .32 11 36.79 -.05 +1.4 WashFed .20 52 13.49 -.05 -9.8 Continued from Business 1 Rocky Mountains have closed in Service and smaller sales that are HomeDp .90 17 24.39 +.04 +6.0 WellsFargo .20m 35 24.91 -.75 -15.5 Idacorp 1.20 12 24.11 +.14 -18.1 ZionBcp .16 ... 14.17 -.48 -42.2 their capacity. He said Jensen recent years. The industry more accessible to local compa- Lumber, which makes a range of blames low timber prices, incon- nies. wood products, is operating at sistent supply from federal lands, Jensen said he doesn’t under- HOW TO READ THE REPORT about half capacity. increased transportation costs stand why the Forest Service isn’t Name: Stocks are listed alphabetically by the company’s full name (not its abbrevia- “Not only are sales half of what and competition from Canadian offering more sales in areas tion). Company names made up of initials appear at the beginning of each letters’ list. they used to be, but prices are sources, among other factors. blighted by bark beetles. Div: Current annual dividend rate paid on stock, based on latest quarterly or semiannu- al declaration, unless otherwise footnoted. half of what they used to be,’’he Many survey respondents said “That should be marketed Last: Price stock was trading at when exchange closed for the day. said. they would like to see more con- while there’s still quality left in Chg: Loss or gain for the day. No change indicated by ... mark. Numerous sawmills in the sistent timber sales by the Forest it,’’he said. Fund Name: Name of mutual fund and family. Sell: Net asset value, or price at which fund could be sold. Chg: Daily net change in the NAV.

Stock Footnotes: cc – PE greater than 99. dd – Loss in last 12 mos. d – New 52-wk low during trading day. g – Dividend in Canadian $. Stock price in U.S.$. n – New issue in Career past 52 wks. q – Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. s – Split or stock dividend of 25 pct or more in last 52 wks. Div begins with date of split or stock dividend. u – New 52- Continued from Business 1 wk high during trading day. v – Trading halted on primary market. Unless noted, dividend find jobs, check eligibility for work force services or resources rates are annual disbursements based on last declaration. pf – Preferred. pp – Holder trained in September on the use of unemployment benefits, file ben- that go beyond access to these owes installment(s) of purchase price. rt – Rights. un – Units. wd – When distributed. wi – When issued. wt – Warrants. ww – With warrants. xw – Without warrants. both the Career Information efit claims and review benefit pay- valuable electronic services,”State Dividend Footnotes: a – Also extra or extras. b – Annual rate plus stock dividend. c – Liquidating dividend. e – Declared or paid in preceding 12 mos. f – Annual rate, increased System and the department’s pri- ment. Employers can list jobs, Librarian Ann Joslin said. on last declaration. i – Declared or paid after stock dividend or split. j – Paid this year, divi- mary Internet work force develop- manage those listings, review can- More information on the Career dend omitted, deferred or no action taken at last meeting. k – Declared or paid this year, accumulative issue with dividends in arrears. m – Annual rate, reduced on last declara- ment site — IdahoWorks. didates and screen applicant Information System is available tion. p – Init div, annual rate unknown. r – Declared or paid in preceding 12 mos plus IdahoWorks is the department’s résumés. from Christie Stoll at cstoll@ stock dividend. t – Paid in stock in last 12 mos, estimated cash value on ex-dividend or distribution date. x – Ex-dividend or ex-rights. y – Ex-dividend and sales in full. z – Sales online service for both employers “I’m sure that in some commu- cis.idaho.gov or (208) 334-3705. in full. vj – In bankruptcy or receivership or being reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act, and workers. Job seekers can create nities this collaboration will result IdahoWorks is available at or securities assumed by such companies. • Most active stocks above must be worth $1 and gainers/losers $2. and update résumés and profiles, in the development of ongoing http://labor.idaho.gov/iw. Mutual Fund Footnotes: e – Ex-capital gains distribution. f – Previous day’s quote. n - No-load fund. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r – Redemption fee or con- tingent deferred sales load may apply. s – Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r. x – Ex- cash dividend. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial. Vacation COMMODITIES REPORT Continued from Business 1 this kind of experience with him. see family. The couple, who own (down 25) essentially seamlessly run my “I’m feeling like it’s a big step Graphic Imagery Inc., a printing C LOSING FUTURES OGDEN — White wheat 5.04 (down 10); 11.5 percent winter 5.56 (down 17); 14 percent spring 6.86 (down 17); barley 6.64 business from 6,000 miles away.” to make right now, but my gut company in South San Francisco, (steady) Mon Commodity High Low Close Change PORTLAND — White wheat 6.10 (down 5); 11 percent winter But Lewis is concerned about told me it was definitely the right bought a building and a new Jun Live cattle 79.65 79.75 79.75 - .43 6.43-6.66 (down 10 - 18); 14 percent spring 8.12 (down 16); the message his employees might thing to do,”said Storm, who printing press this year, and they Aug Live cattle 81.95 80.75 80.83 - .90 barley n/a Aug Feeder cattle 96.50 95.58 96.18 - .15 NAMPA — White wheat cwt 8.42 (down 8): bushel 5.05 (down take away from his trip, which owns the Chicago-based public are reducing all their expenses Sep Feeder cattle 96.85 96.05 96.35 - .60 5) Oct Feeder cattle 97.25 96.40 96.93 - .58 might be seen as a luxury. “I have relations firm Top Drawer because they have mortgage and Jun Lean hogs 57.50 56.80 57.08 - .03 Jul Lean hogs 59.30 57.80 58.35 - .40 C HEESE preached and pled the case that Communications. loan payments to make. Jul Pork belly 58.90 55.90 55.90 - 3.00 times are tight and we need to be Storm is preparing her compa- “When you’re a small business Aug Pork belly 59.90 56.10 56.10 - 2.95 Jul Wheat 615.00 592.50 596.00 - 17.75 Cheddar cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as button-down as we can to ride ny for the trip, giving clients owner, you cut everything back to Sep Wheat 640.00 621.00 624.50 - 17.50 Barrels: $1.0975, nc: Blocks: $1.1500, nc Jul KC Wheat 666.25 644.00 648.00 - 17.50 it out,”Lewis said. advance notice so they won’t be the bone,”Imison said. Sep KC Wheat 676.00 656.00 658.50 - 17.50 Jul MPS Wheat 746.25 725.00 726.50 - 16.50 P OTATOES That’s a big reason why he’ll be caught by surprise. That’s some- She said the recession has hurt Sep MPS Wheat 744.00 720.50 723.25 - 17.00 in close touch with his workers. one a savvy small business owner business, but also said, “we’ll be Jul Corn 449.50 435.00 435.75 - 8.25 Sep Corn 458.50 444.50 444.75 - 8.50 Potatoes “My biggest fear right now is this does even in the best of times. OK.” Jul Soybeans 1255.00 1238.50 1246.50 + 2.50 CHICAGO (AP) — USDA — Major potato markets FOB shipping Aug Soybeans 1185.00 1171.50 1175.25 - 2.00 points Tuesday. will be a far more active trip for “We’re just going to work “We’re getting everything Jun BFP Milk 9.93 9.87 9.89 - .02 Russet Burbanks Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 count. me in terms of communication to around it,”she said of her trip. ready for the upturn,”she said, Jul BFP Milk 10.80 10.56 10.56 - .18 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Aug BFP Milk 11.79 11.50 11.54 - .17 Russet Norkotahs Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 count. the office,”he said. Some owners have had to can- explaining that the new printing Sep BFP Milk 12.97 12.60 12.64 - .28 Baled 5-10 film bags (non Size A). Oct BFP Milk 13.59 13.40 13.40 - .14 Russets Norkotahs Wisconsin 50-lb cartons 70 count 11.50- Betsy Storm is also taking a cel vacations because they need press, which is digital, is expected 12.00: 100 count 8.50-9.00. Jul Sugar 15.67 15.32 15.38 - .18 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 6.00-6.50. vacation, traveling to Spain for 10 the money to run their compa- to bring in new revenue. Oct Sugar 16.65 16.39 16.42 - .18 Russet Norkotahs Washington 50-lb cartons 70 count 11.00- Jun B-Pound 1.6476 1.6240 1.6359 + .0025 12.00: 100 count 8.00-9.00. days in September with her 26- nies. Sep B-Pound 1.6474 1.6236 1.6355 + .0025 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 4.00-4.50. year-old son, who has never been Rachel Imison and her husband Joyce M. Rosenberg is a small- Jun J-Yen 1.0300 1.0158 1.0176 - .0088 Wisconsin Norkotahs 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 count. Sep J-Yen 1.0305 1.0167 1.0185 - .0089 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). to Europe. Storm isn’t sure she’ll are forgoing their usual trip to business columnist for the Jun Euro-currency 1.4144 1.3913 1.3992 - .0085 Round Reds 50-lb sacks Size A Wisconsin. Sep Euro-currency 1.4129 1.3901 1.3979 - .0084 Round Reds Minnesota N. Dakota 50-lb cartons size A 9.00: 50 have the chance again to share Britain with their two children to Associated Press. Jun Canada dollar .9139 .8957 .9020 - .0071 lb sacks size A 8.00. Sep Canada dollar .9143 .8961 .9025 - .0072 Baled 5-10 lb film bags size A 8.75. Jun U.S. dollar 80.67 79.48 80.27 + .44 Round Whites 50-lb sacks size A Wisconsin. Jun Comex gold 966.0 949.2 955.4 + 1.4 Aug Comex gold 966.7 947.5 956.1 + 1.4 Jul Comex silver 15.50 15.03 15.21 + .07 L IVESTOCK Sep Comex silver 15.51 15.06 15.22 + .05 Jun Treasury bond 115.02 113.15 114.02 - 1.01 Sep Treasury bond 113.21 112.00 112.20 - 1.01 Intermountain Livestock Fiat Jul Coffee 132.00 127.95 130.30 - .85 LIVESTOCK AUCTION — Blackfoot Livestock Auction on Friday Sep Coffee 134.00 130.10 132.45 - .80 Utility and commercial cows 41.00-49.00; canner and cutters Continued from Business 1 Jul Cocoa 1798 1757 1779 - 01 37.00-44.00; heavy feeder steers 84.00-104.00; light feeder Sep Cocoa 1803 1762 1787 + 05 steers 92.00-117.00; stocker steers 96.00-116.00; heavy hol- Jul Cotton 56.20 54.45 54.63 - .23 stein feeder steers n/a; light holstein feeder steers n/a; heavy Chrysler’s culture of innovation and Fiat’s com- Oct Cotton 58.54 57.19 57.38 - .22 feeder heifers 80.00-95.00; light feeder heifers 89.00-110.00; plementary technology and expertise to expand Jul Crude oil 71.79 70.43 71.32 + 1.31 stocker heifers 95.00-105.00; slaughter bulls 53.00-63.00; Jul Unleaded gas 2.0170 1.9637 2.0116 + .0449 baby calves n/a stock cows n/a; stock cow/calf pairs n/a; Chrysler’s product portfolio both in North Jul Heating oil 1.8482 1.8109 1.8319 + .0243 feeder lambs n/a; weaner pigs n/a. Remarks: Cows 2-3 lower. Jul Natural gas 3.860 3.665 3.718 - .013 Feeder cattle steady. America and overseas,” Marchionne said in a Quotations from Sinclair & Co. statement. 733-6013 or (800) 635-0821 M ETALS/MONEY The sale to Fiat SpA marks a victory for the Don’t worry about B EANS Obama administration, which shepherded Key currency exchange rates NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates Wednesday, Chrysler into Chapter 11 protection on April 30 Valley Beans compared with late Tuesday in New York: low CD interest rates Prices are net to growers, 100 pounds, U.S. No. 1 beans, less Dollar vs: Exch. Rate Pvs Day with the hope that the company would emerge Idaho bean tax and storage charges. Prices subject to change Yen 98.24 97.37 without notice. Producers desiring more recent price informa- Euro $1.3970 $1.4086 in a matter of months with a new partner. Discover a sensible alternative – the safe, secure, tion should contact dealers. Pound $1.6309 $1.6340 Marchionne immediately made management Pintos, no quote, new crop; great northerns, no quote; pinks, Swiss franc 1.0821 1.0777 tax-deferred benefits of fixed annuities. Your no quote, new crop; small reds, no quote, new crop. Prices are Canadian dollar 1.1097 1.1000 changes, including the appointment of Vice Modern Woodmen representative can help you given by Rangens in Buhl. Prices current June 3. Mexican peso 13.5970 13.5802 Other Idaho bean prices are collected weekly by Bean Market Chairman and President Jim Press as deputy choose the right product for you. News, U.S. Department of Agriculture Pintos, not established Nonferrous CEO and adviser to help with the management great northerns, not established; small whites, not estab- NEW YORK (AP) — Spot nonferrous metal prices Wednesday: Modern Woodmen of America offers financial lished; pinks, not established; small reds, not established. Aluminum -$0.7525 per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Wed. transition. Quotes current June 10. Copper -$2.4035 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations. products and fraternal benefits. Call today to Copper $2.3600 N.Y. Merc spot Wed. Press, formerly Toyota Motor Corp.’s top U.S. Lead - $1695.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch. learn more. G RAINS Zinc - $0.7343 per lb., delivered. executive, joined Chrysler shortly after it was Gold - $953.75 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Gold - $954.00 troy oz., NY Merc spot Wed. taken over in 2007 by private equity firm Silver - $15.225 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Cerberus Capital Management LP. Terry Downs* FICF Valley Grains Silver - $15.213 troy oz., N.-. Merc spot Wed. Prices for wheat per bushel: mixed grain, oats, corn and beans In a statement, Marchionne said the organi- 208 Ranch View West per hundred weight. Prices subject to change without notice. Gold Soft white wheat, ask; barley, ask; oats, ask; corn, ask (15 per- Selected world gold prices, Wednesday. zation will be designed to give leaders broad Jerome, ID 83338 cent moisture). Prices are given daily by Rangens in Buhl. London morning fixing: $952.50 up $8.75. 208-316-2244 Prices current June 3. London afternoon fixing: $953.75 up $2.75. control and increase the speed of decision mak- Barley, $7.75 (48-lb. minimum) spot delivery in Twin Falls and NY Handy & Harman: $953.75 up $2.75. ing. [email protected] Gooding: corn, no quote (Twin Falls only). Prices quoted by NY Handy & Harman fabricated: $1030.05 up $2.97. Land O’Lakes Inc. in Twin Falls. Prices current June 3. NY Engelhard: $956.02 off $2.24 On Tuesday, Judge Arthur Gonzales approved NY Engelhard fabricated: $1027.72 off $2.43. Intermountain Grain NY Merc. gold Jun. Wed. $954.00 unchanged. Chrysler’s motion to terminate 789 of its dealer POCATELLO (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau Intermountain Grain modern-woodmen.org and Livestock Report on Wednesday. Silver franchises, or about 25 percent of its dealer base. POCATELLO — White wheat 4.75 (steady); 11.5 percent winter NEW YORK (AP) — Handy & Harman silver Wednesday $15.225 Many of those dealers closed their doors for 5.35 (steady); 14 percent spring 6.76 (down 12); barley 6.65 up $0.085. *Registered representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., (down 2) H&H fabricated $18.270 up $0.102. good on Tuesday, though some will continue to a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Avenue, BURLEY — White wheat 4.75 (down 10); 11.5 percent winter The morning bullion price for silver in London $15.390 up 5.33 (down 17); 14 percent spring 6.58 (down 17); barley 6.00 $0.460. sell used cars or other brands. Rock Island, IL 61201, 309-558-3100. Member: FINRA, SIPC. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NATION Thursday, June 11, 2009 Business 3 Possible compromise emerges in health care debate By Erica Werner the public plan options. on Obama’s goal of reshap- Americans not eligible for Conrad said, but that would Democrats favoring more Associated Press writer The chairman of the ing the nation’s health care Medicare, Medicaid or other be the end of federal involve- robust government controls. Senate Finance Committee, system to bring down costs programs. Democrats say ment. The co-ops would “It will only have legs if for WASHINGTON — A Sen. Max Baucus of and extend coverage to this would keep costs down negotiate directly with med- most of the Democrats, most potential compromise Montana, said Wednesday 50 million uninsured for consumers. ical providers. of us who support the public emerged Wednesday on one the idea could be key to a Americans. Most Republicans and “I’m doing all I can to get a option,if you can show a way of the most vexing issues of bipartisan health bill. Although the Democrats business groups are just as good bipartisan solution,and to do it that will allow it to the health care overhaul Baucus raised it in a who run Congress ardently opposed, saying right now the so-called pub- keep the insurance compa- debate — whether to create a meeting with might be able to pass that private insurers would lic option is being trans- nies honest,’’ said Sen. new government-sponsored President Barack health care legisla- end up going out of business, formed into a private alter- Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., health plan to compete with Obama, saying later tion with little or no unable to compete with a native to put pressure on who’s working on the plan private insurers. that Obama showed Republican backing, government plan that didn’t insurance companies, hold with Conrad. Schumer said The compromise offered interest. Baucus’ Baucus and others have to make a profit. their feet to the fire, help there was a long way to go. by Sen. Kent Conrad, D- Republican counter- say a single-party Conrad’s plan attempts to them keep costs down,’’ But unlike previous public N.D., would create health part, Sen. Chuck measure would enjoy satisfy both sides. Profit- Baucus said. “It may not plan concepts that were care cooperatives owned by Grassley of Iowa, Conrad less public support making insurance compa- work. If it doesn’t we’ve got immediately rejected by the groups of residents and also said the concept and would be less nies wouldn’t run the show, to find something else but GOP, this one appeared to be small businesses, similar to had potential. sustainable over time. but there also wouldn’t be right now it looks like it has a getting a second look. how electric or other coop- “It’s a way to bridge the Many Democrats, includ- the federal government decent chance of working.’’ “It’s got possibilities,’’ eratives operate. They’d be gap,’’Baucus told reporters. ing Obama, strongly favor a backing that Republicans Senators stressed many Grassley said. “There were nonprofit, and without the That’s significant because new public insurance plan fear would eliminate fair questions remained unan- lots of questions raised about government involvement the dispute over the public that would,for the first time, competition with private swered because the idea has it — not outright objections that troubles Republicans plan has been a major obsta- offer government-spon- companies. The co-ops just surfaced. There was sure in our caucus, but a lot of and business groups about cle to bipartisan consensus sored health care to could get federal seed money, to be resistance from liberal questions.’’ Miss Administration seeks ways Calif. gets to tame corporate pay WASHINGTON (AP) — bonuses of no more than Talking tough but stepping one-third of their annual a pink slip gently, the Obama admin- salaries. istration rejected direct But in a significant By Ruben Vives and intervention in corporate expansion of authority, the Jessica Garrison pay decisions Wednesday regulations call for a special Los Angeles Times even as officials argued that compensation overseer excessive compensation in who will burrow into the It’s official. Miss the private sector con- pay practices of some of the California USA Carrie tributed to the nation’s country’s biggest enter- Prejean has been fired. financial crisis. prises. The reason wasn’t the Instead, the administra- The administration anti-gay-marriage com- tion plans to seek legisla- named Kenneth Feinberg, a ments that have made her tion that would try to tame lawyer who oversaw pay- the darling of the political compensation at publicly ments to families of victims right. Nor was it the semi- traded companies through of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror- nude photos that have AP photo shareholder pressure and ist attacks, as a “special made her the darling of less management influence master’’ with power to Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks to reporters Tuesday on Capitol Hill in many across the political on pay decisions. reject pay plans he deems spectrum. Washington. At the same time, the excessive at the seven com- It was that the San administration drew a panies with the biggest Diego college student sharp line between the injections of public money. wasn’t doing her job, pag- overall corporate world and Feinberg also would have eant offi- those institutions that have authority to review com- cials said in Republicans rip Dems tapped the government’s pensation for the top 100 a state- $700 billion Troubled Asset salaried employees at those ment. Relief Program. firms. “This The administration The tempered broader was a deci- issued new regulations approach to executive pay sion based for Sotomayor ‘rush’ Wednesday that set pay wasn’t immediately solely on limits on companies that embraced on Capitol Hill, Prejean (contract) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans may end up Ginsburg had been a fed- receive TARP assistance, where a leading Democrat violations Republicans accused voting against Sotomayor eral appeals court judge for with the toughest restric- said he wants to go farther. including Ms. Prejean’s Democrats Wednesday of because they feel they 13 years when she was nomi- tions aimed at seven recipi- In a lengthy statement unwillingness to make moving too hastily on Sonia haven’t had time to learn nated; Sotomayor has been ents of “exceptional assis- released after the White appearances on behalf of Sotomayor’s Supreme Court enough about her.Others, he on the federal bench for tance.’’ Those firms are House announcement, the Miss California USA nomination, warning that said, might decide to protest almost 17 years. Citigroup Inc., Bank of House Financial Services organization,’’ said Keith the decision could imperil what they see as unfair treat- McConnell did not say America corp, General Committee Chairman Rep. Lewis, co-executive direc- her confirmation as they ment with stalling tactics in what the GOP is prepared to Motors Corp, Chrysler, Barney Frank said he wants tor of the Miss California pressed the judge for more the Judiciary Committee or do, if anything, to try slow American International legislation that would USA pageant. “After our documents from her past. on the Senate floor to block the timetable. But several Group Inc.,GMAC LLC and instruct the Securities press conference in New The top Senate her from being confirmed. other Republicans warned Chrysler Financial. Exchange Commission to York, we had hoped we Republican blasted “I don’t think anybody that Democrats were invit- The regulations limit top ban company boards from would be able to forge a Democrats’ decision to wants to filibuster Judge ing problems for executives of companies rewarding excessive risk better working relation- schedule mid-July hearings Sotomayor — I certainly Sotomayor’s nomination by that receive TARP funds to taking. ship. for Sotomayor’s confirma- don’t want to — but some- insisting on a fast process. “However, since that tion, while another senior times the only way you can Leahy said he was just try- Eastland Child Care time it has become abun- GOP senator floated the make sure things are fair ... is ing to ensure that dantly clear that Carrie is possibility of a filibuster by to invoke some of the rules,’’ Sotomayor’s confirmation Academy Auction unwilling to fulfill her angry Republicans against Hatch said. timetable tracks with the Saturday, June 13, 2009 obligations under our President Barack Obama’s Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., one for Chief Justice John Located: Twin Falls, Idaho contract and work togeth- first high court nominee. the Judiciary Committee Roberts, who got a vote 72 276 Eastland Drive North er,”Lewis said. The viola- “They want the shortest chairman, announced days after former President tions ranged from refusing timeline in recent memory Tuesday that hearings would George W. Bush nominated No parking on Eastland Drive. Please park on side streets to appear on the “Larry for someone with the open July 13. That’s 48 days him in 2005. or church parking lot or school parking lot King Live”show to turning longest judicial record in after President Barack Democrats want to com- Sale Time 11:00 AM Refreshments Available down red-carpet events recent memory,’’ said Sen. Obama named Sotomayor plete the process for from sponsors, said Lewis’ Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for the high court. Sotomayor by the time the Furniture - Fixtures publicist, Roger Neal. the minority leader. “This It took at least a week Senate breaks for a month- 3 changing tables counters with sinks - 2 split doors - 8 large “I told Carrie she need- violates basic standards of more than that to begin long vacation on August 7. area rugs - baby gates - fire extinguisher wall case - rocking ed to get back to work and fairness and it prevents sen- hearings on each of the last That would be 73 days after chair - 3 baby cribs - childrens cahirs - 2 stereos - 2 small TV’s - bulletin boards - time clock with card holder - DVD honor her contract,” said ators from carrying out one three justices to be con- Obama nominated her. players - 3 small toilets - soap dispensers - 2 large 2 door metal Donald Trump, owner of of their most solemn duties.’’ firmed, but almost two Republicans point instead to cabinets - 3 wire bin racks - 3 drawer storage containers - 7 the Miss Universe and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, weeks less for Justice Ruth the 92 days it took to get a drawer rolling storage unit - large wooden office desk - 8 Miss USA pageant system. a member of the Judiciary Bader Ginsburg, who was confirmation vote on Justice childrens tables - 8 seat high chair table - van bench seat - “Unfortunately it just Committee, said many confirmed in 1993. Samuel Alito. six 4 shelf clubbies - teachers chairs - trash cans, large and doesn’t look like it is going small sinks, hand sanitizer wall dispenser to happen, and I offered Kitchen Items Keith my full support in Kids cups - plates - bowls - sippy cups - pots and pans - kitchen making this decision. utensils - bibs - and assorted miscellaneous kitchen items - Carrie is a beautiful young U.S.-Mexico border fence School Supplies woman, and I wish her Construction paper - glue - kids scissors - school boxes - assorted well as she pursues her art supplies - art books - reading material - flash cards - sorting other interests.” completion eludes government blocks - paints - felt and felt boards - yarn - magnets - play cloth toys - 2 poster alphabet trains - stickers The move was the latest twist in a story that mixes BROWNSVILLE, Texas Government possession other side. The Rio Grande’s Toys intrigue with the machi- (AP) — Nearly six months of several pieces of farmland sharp curves and the border Wooden blocks - kitchen play food - large Legos - dolls - tracks - cars - car mats - instruments - puzzles - scooters - large and nations of reality televi- after the U.S.-Mexico border needed for that final stretch fence’s relatively straight small parachutes - balls - games - toy rack with buckets sion. Prejean burst into fence ordered by the Bush was suspended last month path leave large swaths of Outside & Garden Toys prominence when she administration was sup- by the judge. farmland isolated between XL blow up water slide - sand blaster table - helicopter and declared at the Miss USA posed to be finished, its Government lawyers are the river and the fence. airplane teeter totters - turtle sandbox - other various out- Pageant that she did not completion is in limbo while now scrambling to meet the But lawyers for several side toys - large caterpillar tunnel - large activity bus - large believe that two people of a judge waits for answers to judge’s orders and provide landowners suggested that wooden kitchen set with life time warrenty - wooden peg the same sex should be questions about private written answers to the government could activity set - large and small play ground pieces allowed to marry. “No property in the fence’s path. landowners’ most basic someday close or remove the Miscellaneous offense to anybody out About 630 miles of the questions: What precisely is gates. The potential loss of Two 25 hole cubby with containers - 3 scare crows - coat there,”she said. promised 670-mile-long the government taking, and access begged the question rack bars - collapsible tunnels - tumbling mats - childrens But offense was taken. vehicle and pedestrian bar- how will property owners of whether the government book shelves - nap mats - paint smocks - posters - booster One of the pageant rier is complete, with the access the thousands of should pay for not only the car seats - 3 baby swings - 3 boppies - 3 bounce seats - jump- judges was celebrity blog- unfinished portion in deep acres of land stranded land under the fence but also ers - 2 activity saucers - 3 walkers - 4 play and packs - Leap Start learning gym - V Tech Little Smart learning tray - 3 ger Perez Hilton. And he south Texas where opposi- between the border fence the land stuck between the ball activity centers - push behind toys from infant to helped fan flames of con- tion is fierce and the govern- and the Rio Grande? fence and river that would preschool - 3 sleeping wedges - 2 tummy mats - mount- troversy around her state- ment has struggled to get the The answers to those become worthless. able shelves - books - videos and tapes - 6 person listening ment by saying her answer land it needs. questions could have impli- Hanen asked Justice station - large and small christmas trees - large gum ball had helped cost her the The biggest unfinished cations for the dozens of Department lawyers to lay machine - 2 clocks Miss USA crown. Then he segment is a 13-mile stretch cases scheduled for trial next out the physical land they’re NOTE: Closing the Child Care Center. Everything has to go. engaged in a talk-show that runs east of Brownsville year to determine how much taking as well as access to show-down that went on through rich farmland the government will pay other land. OWNER: EASTLAND CHILD CARE ACADEMY for days. toward the Gulf of Mexico. landowners. “Because if I can’t get Terms: Cash or Bankable Check Day of Sale Both sides in the fight While the government has U.S. District Judge through it (the gate) or I can’t over same-sex marriage taken steps to smooth the Andrew Hanen had, until get to it without driving 10 Sale managed by Masters Auction Service used the flap over Prejean project’s path — such as recently, assumed — as did miles down the road, I mean, “The Business that Service Built” to draw attention to their paying to relocate 300 native many landowners — that you’ve taken the back 40,’’ Lyle Masters Gary Osborne Joe Bennett Lamar Loveland Jim Christiansen cause. The Miss California palm trees from a section gates the government Hanen said during a hearing Buhl, Idaho Gooding, Idaho Hagerman, ID Hagerman, ID Rupert, Idaho USA pageant officials, near Brownsville — some of planned in the fence would last month. “If there’s not (208) 543-5227 (208) 934-5350 (208) 837-6523 (208) 837-4300 (208) 436-7355 meanwhile, were incensed its promises are coming always be there to provide going to be a gate, then that Mobile Phones 731-1616 • 539-5350 • 539-0111 • 431-7355 over her conduct. under intense scrutiny. access to property on the changes the rules.’’ Ringside Phone: 208-431-7355 • FAX: 543-5227 or 837-6617 • www.mastersauction.com Business 4 Thursday, June 11, 2009 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Showers possible by midday. Highs low to middle Today Tonight Friday Saturday Sunday Monday City Hi Lo Prcp 60s. Boise 72 61 0.00" Tonight: Chance of rain. Lows middle 40s. Challis 67 44 Trace Coeur d’ Alene 75 43 0.00" Idaho Falls 62 48 0.45" Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. Highs upper Jerome 70 53 0.00" Lewiston 78 50 0.00" 60s to near 70. Lowell 79 45 0.00" Malad City not available Malta 70 52 Trace ALMANAC - BURLEY Midday showers Chance of rain More clouds than Isolated pockets of Potentially stormy Rain and thunder Pocatello 66 49 Trace brewing rain likely rain possible Rexburg 63 47 0.65" Temperature Precipitation Salmon 72 43 n/a Stanley 60 34 0.00" Sun Valley 57 40 0.00" Yesterday’s High 68 Yesterday’s Trace High 66 Low 49 73 / 53 71 / 50 72 / 49 76 / 50 Yesterday’s Low 52 Month to Date 1.74" Normal High / Low 74 / 47 Avg. Month to Date 0.33" ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS Record High 93 in 1956 Water Year to Date 9.44" Record Low 35 in 2002 Avg. Water Year to Date 8.41" Barometric Sunrise and Pollen Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset Count IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 70 Yesterday’s 0.01" Yesterday High 69% 5 p.m. Yesterday 29.88 in. Today Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 9:16 PM TF pollen count yesterday: Yesterday’s Low 54 Month to Date 1.25" Yesterday Low 38% Friday Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 9:16 PM 83 (High) Grass, SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High / Low 74 / 47 Avg. Month to Date 0.36" Today’s Forecast High 95% Saturday Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 9:17 PM Boxelder/Maple Comfortable temperatures will be accompanied by an Record High 89 in 1980 Water Year to Date 8.60" Today’s Forecast Low 46% Sunday Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 9:17 PM Mold: 55390(Very High) almost daily threat of rain and thunder. Keep an eye Record Low 36 in 2002 Avg. Water Year to Date 9.29" A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Monday Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 9:17 PM Smuts,Cladosporium to the sky if you have plans to be outdoors. Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday Courtesy of Asthma and Allergy of Idaho U. V. INDEX Dr.’s Kadlec and Henry Coeur d’ Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 51 to 57 Tonight’s Lows 32 to 39 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Cloudy skies and comfortable Today 77 / 50 BOISE Moonrise: none Moonset: 9:24 AM 6 temperatures will prevail for several Friday Moonrise: 12:10 AM Moonset: 10:26 AM Last New First Full The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming days to come. In tandem with the June 15 June 22 June 29 July 7 Saturday Moonrise: 12:34 AM Moonset: 11:28 AM more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com clouds will be an increasing threat of rain and thunder. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston Today Tomorrow Saturday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow 84 / 57 Today Highs/Lows 71 to 76/48 to 53 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Boise 73 50 mc 79 52 mc 74 54 th Atlanta 90 70 th 88 68 th Orlando 93 73 pc 94 74 th Acapulco 90 75 pc 88 76 pc Moscow 84 66 th 87 62 th Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Bonners Ferry 79 49 mc 81 51 pc 79 50 mc Atlantic City 70 63 th 70 63 th Philadelphia 80 65 th 83 64 th Athens 92 73 su 90 71 su Nairobi 71 55 pc 71 53 sh There exists an almost Burley 64 45 sh 69 48 mc 69 49 th Baltimore 80 67 th 83 65 th Phoenix 92 72 pc 94 73 pc Auckland 65 56 th 61 52 sh Oslo 59 48 pc 56 48 r 71 / 49 daily threat of showers and Challis 66 45 sh 70 47 sh 69 47 th Billings 68 47 th 72 49 pc Portland, ME 57 54 th 56 53 th Bangkok 86 75 th 88 76 th Paris 67 42 sh 70 55 pc Coeur d’ Alene 77 50 mc 79 51 pc 78 51 mc Birmingham 91 70 th 89 69 th Raleigh 92 71 th 93 69 th Beijing 99 59 pc 88 65 pc Prague 67 51 sh 61 44 sh thunderstorms developing Elko, NV 61 39 th 67 43 th 67 43 th Boston 69 58 th 71 58 th Rapid City 63 45 sh 69 51 mc Berlin 69 49 sh 61 47 sh Rio de Jane 76 62 th 67 60 sh right through the upcoming Eugene, OR 73 50 pc 74 52 sh 73 51 sh Charleston, SC 88 77 th 86 74 th Reno 73 51 th 73 52 th Buenos Aires 54 38 pc 57 43 pc Rome 77 63 pc 80 67 pc McCall weekend. Gooding 64 47 sh 71 50 th 70 48 th Charleston, WV 79 65 th 79 61 th Sacramento 75 56 pc 75 56 pc Cairo 99 65 pc 98 65 pc Santiago 70 52 pc 75 53 pc Grace 56 42 sh 63 44 mc 66 45 th Chicago 64 57 pc 65 58 pc St. Louis 75 61 th 78 63 th Dhahran 109 88 pc 108 89 pc Seoul 74 54 pc 73 50 sh Salmon 62 / 40 Hagerman 70 50 th 78 53 th 74 52 th Cleveland 71 58 th 70 57 th St.Paul 74 52 pc 75 54 pc Geneva 63 39 sh 68 44 pc Sydney 57 45 pc 60 47 pc 71 / 41 Hailey 59 43 sh 64 45 sh 65 44 th Denver 67 50 th 74 53 th Salt Lake City 97 77 th 97 77 pc Hong Kong 83 81 th 83 81 th Tel Aviv 78 74 th 77 75 th Idaho Falls 63 45 sh 67 46 mc 69 47 th Des Moines 71 54 pc 70 55 sh San Diego 69 61 pc 69 61 pc Jerusalem 94 64 pc 92 64 pc Tokyo 78 56 r 77 59 pc Kalispell, MT 77 46 pc 79 52 mc 79 49 th Detroit 68 56 pc 72 56 pc San Francisco 61 53 pc 62 52 sh Johannesburg 52 45 r 60 43 pc Vienna 69 54 r 70 49 pc Jerome 65 49 sh 72 53 th 70 49 th El Paso 93 69 pc 97 69 pc Seattle 73 56 pc 73 54 pc Kuwait City 111 88 pc 111 91 pc Warsaw 79 52 pc 69 49 sh Lewiston 84 57 mc 86 58 mc 84 59 mc Fairbanks 73 53 pc 74 53 pc Tucson 91 63 pc 93 65 pc London 63 37 sh 58 47 pc Winnipeg 66 45 pc 75 45 th Caldwell Malad City 59 43 sh 66 46 mc 70 46 th Fargo 68 49 th 73 52 th Washington, DC 81 67 th 84 64 th Mexico City 78 47 sh 78 47 sh Zurich 58 39 sh 60 42 sh 74 / 51 Idaho Falls Malta 63 44 sh 69 47 sh 68 47 sh Honolulu 86 73 sh 86 74 sh McCall 62 40 sh 65 41 sh 62 42 th Houston 95 77 pc 96 77 pc Boise Sun Valley 63 / 45 Missoula, MT 76 46 pc 78 51 mc 80 49 th Indianapolis 75 59 th 77 57 pc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 73 / 50 56 / 40 Pocatello 62 47 sh 69 49 mc 72 49 th Jacksonville 95 73 th 94 72 th 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Portland, OR 74 53 pc 73 54 pc 74 53 sh Kansas City 73 59 th 74 60 th Pocatello Rupert 63 46 sh 69 48 sh 69 49 sh Las Vegas 88 72 pc 90 72 pc Rupert 62 / 47 Rexburg 61 43 sh 65 43 mc 66 45 th Little Rock 89 72 th 88 70 th Mountain Home 63 / 46 69 / 48 Richland, WA 79 55 th 79 56 th 77 56 th Los Angeles 70 59 pc 70 59 pc Rogerson 58 40 r 61 43 sh 62 43 sh Memphis 90 71 th 88 73 th Burley Salmon 71 41 sh 73 45 sh 77 48 th Miami 88 77 th 89 78 th L Twin Falls Salt Lake City, UT 65 54 th 72 59 th 73 59 th Milwaukee 57 52 pc 64 52 pc 64 / 45 Fronts 66 / 49 Spokane, WA 81 62 th 82 64 th 84 65 th Nashville 87 67 th 85 67 th H Stanley 56 35 sh 60 38 sh 59 38 th New Orleans 92 75 pc 90 76 pc Rain Yesterday’s State Extremes - High: 79 at Lowell Low: 28 at Dixie Sun Valley 56 40 sh 60 42 sh 58 42 th New York 70 64 th 75 61 th Cold Yellowstone, MT 53 29 sh 56 31 sh 58 34 sh Oklahoma City 88 69 th 89 68 th weather key: su-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, mc-mostly cloudy, c-cloudy, Omaha 72 53 sh 72 57 sh T-storms th-thunderstorms, sh-showers,r-rain, sn-snow, fl-flurries, w-wind, m-missing Warm CANADIAN FORECAST L T-storms GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Calgary 71 45 pc 73 50 th Saskatoon 74 48 pc 75 45 pc “Give to the world the best you have, Cranbrook 73 37 pc 37 pc 70 Toronto 67 54 pc 73 51 sh Valid to 6 p.m. today Edmonton 75 41 pc 78 50 pc Vancouver 70 49 pc 72 49 pc Occluded and the best will come back Kelowna 72 42 sh 73 41 sh Victoria 71 54 pc 73 55 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: Lethbridge 72 47 pc 80 51 pc Winnipeg 66 45 pc 75 45 th High: 103 at Laredo, Texas to you.” Regina 70 50 pc 72 47 pc Low: 27 at Opheim, Mont. More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Ella Wheeler Wilcox Get up-to-date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623. Gunman shoots, kills guard at Holocaust Museum Richard Butler. and sawed-off shotgun. At 88-year-old Following a 1999 lawsuit, the time, police said von The Washington however, the now-dead Brunn wanted to take the shooting suspect Monument looms Butler was forced to declare members hostage because of over the U.S. bankruptcy and his high interest rates had Idaho ties Holocaust assets, including the and the nation’s eco- Aryan Nations com- nomic woes. Memorial Museum By Nafeesa Syeed and David Espo pound, were liqui- The museum, Associated Press writers in Washington, dated. which opened in 1993 Wednesday. An FBI investigators and has drawn nearly WASHINGTON — An 88- elderly gunman are trying to better 30 million visitors, year-old gunman with a vio- opened fire with a understand the time houses exhibits and lent and virulently anti- rifle inside the that von Brunn spent Von Brunn records relating to the Semitic past opened fire with crowded museum in Idaho and how he Holocaust of more a rifle inside the crowded U.S. acquired the rifle used in than a half century ago in on Wednesday, Holocaust Memorial Muse Wednesday’s attack. which more than 6 million um on Wednesday, fatally fatally wounding a Von Brunn has a racist, Jews died at the hands of wounding a security guard security guard anti-Semitic Web site and Nazis. before being shot himself by before being shot. wrote a book titled “Kill the The museum was crowded other officers, authorities Best Gentiles,” alleging a with schoolchildren and said. AP photo Jewish conspiracy “to destroy other tourists at the time of The assailant was hospital- the white gene pool.” the attack, but they all ized in critical condition, said James W. von Brunn, a officer who requested Semitism and prejudice in all Writings attributed to von escaped injury in the outburst leaving behind a sprawling white supremacist, was anonymity. The purpose of its forms. Brunn on the Internet call the of violence. investigation by federal and under investigation in the the list was not immediately No American institution is Holocaust a hoax. “At Ashley Camp, 14, of local law enforcement and shooting and that his car was clear, the official said. more important to this effort Auschwitz the ’Holocaust’ Forsyth, Ill., on a field trip expressions of shock from the found near the museum and The dead guard, Stephen than the Holocaust Museum, myth became Reality, and with more than 40 other stu- Israeli government and a tested for explosives. The Tyrone Johns, 39, was a six- and no act of violence will Germany, cultural gem of the dents, said she heard two or prominent Muslim organiza- weapon was a .22-caliber year veteran of the facility diminish our determination West,became a pariah among three gunshots. Soon after, tion. rifle, they added. They spoke who lived in Temple Hills, to honor those who were lost world nations,”one says. she recalled, a security guard Washington Police Chief on condition of anonymity, Md. Museum Director Sara by building a more peaceful In 1983, he was convicted ordered the group to run to Cathy Lanier said the gun- saying they were not author- Bloomfield said he “died and tolerant world.” of attempting to kidnap the exit. man was “engaged by securi- ized to discuss the investiga- heroically in the line of duty.” According to a public members of the Federal “We had to sprint as fast as ty guards immediately after tion just beginning. At the White House, just records search, von Brunn Reserve Board and served we could out the door,” she entering the door” with a When von Brunn was cap- blocks away from the muse- lived in Hayden, Idaho, in more than six years in prison. said. “I thought it was the rifle. “The second he stepped tured he possessed a list he um, President Barack Obama 2004 and 2005. He was arrested two years movie (part of a museum into the building he began fir- had made of lawmakers on said: “This outrageous act For years, Hayden was earlier outside the room exhibit), but then everyone ing.” Capitol Hill, according to reminds us that we must home to the Aryan Nations, a where the board was meet- started screaming and run- Law enforcement officials another law enforcement remain vigilant against anti- racist group run by neo-Nazi ing, carrying a revolver, knife ning.” Nebraska doctor to offer third-term abortions in Kansas By Margery Gibbs the only facilities in the Associated Press writer country that performed third-trimester abortions. OMAHA, Neb. — A Carhart has run his own Nebraska doctor said clinic in Bellevue, Neb., Wednesday that he will since 1985, but had per- perform third-term abor- formed late-term abor- tions in Kansas after the tions at Tiller’s clinic slaying of abortion because of provider George Nebraska’s more Tiller, but would restrictive abortion not say whether he laws. will open a new Nebraska law facility or offer the does not allow an procedure at an abortion if the fetus existing practice. is considered Dr. LeRoy Car- Carhart viable, or able to hart declined to dis- survive outside the cuss his plans in detail dur- womb. Kansas law allows ing a telephone interview abortions on viable fetuses with The Associated Press, after the 21st week if carry- but insisted “there will be a ing the pregnancy to term place in Kansas for the later would endanger the moth- second- and the medically er’s life or cause a “sub- indicated third-trimester stantial and irreversible patients very soon.’’ impairment’’ of a major “I just think that until bodily function. Courts everything is in place, it’s have interpreted a “major something that doesn’t bodily function’’ to include need to be talked about’’ in mental health. detail, Carhart said a day Carhart said he has not after Tiller’s family performed any abortion announced his Wichita past the 22nd week of preg- clinic was permanently nancy at own clinic shutting its doors. because he never trained Tiller’s clinic was one of his staff to do them. An 85-year-old family business O SEE OUTDOORS 3 Skywatch, Outdoors 3 / Comics, Outdoors 4 / Community, Outdoors 5 / Obituaries, Outdoors 6-8 Outdoors THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 OUTDOORS EDITOR ANDREW WEEKS: (208) 735-3233 [email protected] “It’s nice to have a place like this where you can just come and relax. I just gotta figure out what they’re biting on.” — Joe Eldridge

Fish fun in Filer ABOVE: Twin Falls resident Tim Devine, left, and Ponds offer Magic Valley his 12-year-old son, Nic, stopped June 4 at the Filer families a close-to-home outing Fish Ponds on their way home By John E. Swayze from fishing the Times-News correspondent IF YOU GO Malad River in The Filer Fish Ponds are 4.5 miles north of Hagerman. Tim FILER — Finding a place to break out Filer on the east side of 4350 North at the your fishing pole and drop a line in the intersection of 2300 East. had only heard water might be as close as your own about the ponds Other urban fisheries in the Magic Valley, backyard. stocked by the Idaho Department of Fish and the day before, Last November, in cooperation with Game, include Emerald Lake in Burley, Oster and decided to let the Twin Falls Canal Company, the Lake in Hagerman’s Wildlife Management Nic try his luck at Idaho Department of Fish and Game Area, and Gravel Pond in Rupert. All ponds the site’s kids began stocking two urban trout ponds are open year-round and require a fishing pond. four miles north of Filer. license. Joe Eldridge usually goes fishing in For directions, stocking updates and other Hagerman, but appreciates having a information: 208-324-4350 or http://fis- place close to home where he can sit on handgame.idaho.gov/. the bank. “I live in Filer and have been out here RIGHT: Nic Devine to the ponds a couple of times.”Eldridge something more permanent.” had a few bites said. “It’s nice to have a place like this Fish and Game officials recognized while casting a where you can just come and relax. I just the added benefit of developing the gotta figure out what they’re biting on.” location for recreational fishing and Mepps spinner The ponds, built and maintained by approached the canal company in the June 4 at the Filer the canal company since 2006, are summer of 2008. Regional Fisheries Fish Ponds. actually part of the LSLQ Coulee Manager Doug Megargle says the plan to Next time he and Drainage that allows topsoil solids to create local fish ponds was met with his father, Tim settle before irrigation water is eventu- enthusiasm. Devine, plan to ally reintroduced into the Snake River. “I have to say that the canal company use bobbers and “We originally built the ponds to help has been very cooperative,” he said. improve water quality,” canal company “Initially we were looking at a small bait, they said. Field Supervisor Jay Barlogi said. pond that the Magic Valley Fly “But we’re working with Fish and Fisherman had developed in Centennial Photos by Game on a one-year test basis to see Park, but everything just seemed to ANDREW WEEKS/ how people respond. And if they Times-News respect the ponds it could become See FISH, Outdoors 2

Experience a different kind of Ultimate Mountain Challenge outdoors at Lava Hot Springs Race experience, part I By Karen Bossick Times-News correspondent Editor’s note: This is the first through the challenge. of two columns on The Gear The competition — which Lava Hot Springs was a Junkie’s experience compet- adds your cumulative score of favorite recreational get- ing in the Teva Mountain all four events to crown a winner away for the Bannock and Games’ Ultimate Mountain — began with a kayak sprint Shoshone Indians long Challenge race. race down Gore Creek in Vail. before the trappers, traders At the start line, which was and Oregon Trail pioneers he alpine wilds of an eddy beside a hiking path, I arrived here in the early Vail, Colo., are ulti- slipped into the current in 1800s. T mate test- Dagger’s new Green But the fun just got turned ing grounds for Boat, a whitewater up a notch. Or, should we outdoors gear. kayak. The water was say,elevated to new heights? Earlier this month, high and rushing, mak- The state-owned resort 35 as part of the Teva ing for a fast ride. miles southeast of Pocatello Mountain Games Indeed, the winners just opened two $1.65-mil- festival, I raced in raced the section — about lion waterslides that tower KAREN BOSSICK/For the Times-News an event aptly three miles from east of five stories into the sky. A half-mile stretch of the Portneuf River offers some splashy rapids called the Ultimate Vail — into town in just Easily the tallest thing in for visitors of Lava Hot Springs. The picturesque river is ever-chang- Mountain GEAR over 17 minutes. this town of 500, the skyway ing, thanks to an algae that grows and forms reefs that turn into Challenge. It JUNKIE I took 19 minutes, of these two skyscrapers waterfalls. included trail run- Stephen securing a middle-of- spans the roadway leading ning, kayaking, the-pack finish time on off the highway into the 60-foot plunge in one undi- Springs Foundation. mountain biking, Regenold a river ride that featured resort community. luted drop or a slide with a That is way over the post- and a road bike time boulders, holes, swift Sliders get to peruse the slight hiccup or dip that ed 25 mph speed limit enter- trial past 9,500 feet on Vail wave trains, and sweepers along traffic beneath them and the slows the descent just a bit. ing the town.But local police Pass. the banks. My main strategy — pool below as they await “We’ve calculated the haven’t written any tickets In addition to a few months to paddle hard and stay in the their ride. Then it’s a speed at 38 miles an hour,” yet. of training, I banked on new flow — was easy to accomplish stomach-in-your-mouth said Mark Lowe, executive trail running, cycling and plunge. Take your pick — a director of the Lava Hot See LAVA, Outdoors 2 kayaking gear to help me See GEAR JUNKIE, Outdoors 2 Outdoors 2 Thursday, June 11, 2009 OUTDOORS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Stickers hope to prevent snail invasion Lava Continued from Outdoors 1 uestion: “What’s A brochure from Parks to wreak havoc in all of “The company that IF YOU GO... the deal with this and Rec was sent to all Idaho’s fresh water lakes built these slides builds ASK THE Idaho’s Olympic Swimming Q new sticker being owners of boats registered and streams. Other invasive white water parks around Complex is open from mid- required on OFFICER in Idaho. The brochure species include Brazilian the world and they tell us May through Labor Day. The boats? I heard it had some- informs boaters about the elodea, Parrotfeather mil- this is the only one they’ve indoor pool and hot pools thing to do with snails, so I Gary new laws, sticker require- foil, Water hyacinth, ever done that crosses are open year round. thought it would be a Fish Hompland ments, and where they can Eurasian watermilfoil, over a public roadway,” Swimming hours are noon to and Game issue.” be obtained. To date, the Hydrilla, New Zealand said Lowe. “It makes a 7 p.m. through mid-June and Answer: You are probably stickers must be obtained mudsnails, and Feathered great entry into the town. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from mid- referring to the Idaho bodies of water inside boat through Parks and Rec by mosquito fern. It really defines what Lava June through Labor Day Invasive Species Fund live wells, bilges, on boating mail or at www.parksan- To prevent the spread of Hot Springs is all about.” Weekend. sticker. equipment and on boat drecreation.idaho.gov. these aquatic invasive Lowe grew up in Lava The hot springs are open 8 The Idaho Department of trailers. The annual cost is $10 species, thoroughly clean Hot Springs, splashing in a.m. to 11 p.m. during sum- Agriculture proposed a Invasive species issues per boat for residents own- using hot water and pres- its warm waters as a mer and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. state law in the 2009 legis- involve several state agen- ing motor- or sail-powered sure on boats, trailers, youngster and later taking the rest of the year. The lature to develop a program cies but the Idaho vessels, $20 for nonresident anchors, propellers, axles, his turn as a lifeguard. He pools are closed to protect Idaho’s rivers, Department of motorized vessels, and $5 rollers, trolling motors, got a Master’s degree in Thanksgiving and Christmas lakes and streams from Agriculture’s Invasive for non-motorized vessels livewells and bilges. political science at the days. aquatic invasive species Species Program manages exceeding 10 feet in length. Thoroughly dry all gear and University of Maryland. Hot springs prices are $5 for that have already caused the Fund. Since boats are Inflatable vessels less than watercraft for five days. But he couldn’t get the children and those 60 and significant damage across involved with transport of 10 feet in length are warm mineral waters out older and $5.50 for adults. A the country. These plants the invasive organisms the exempt. Gary Hompland, regional of his blood and so jumped family pass costs $15. and animals pose a serious Idaho Department of Parks The “snail” you’ve heard conservation officer for the at the opportunity to raise There are more than 400 RV threat to Idaho waterways, and Recreation — the about is a small bi-valve Idaho Department of Fish his family there when the hookups along the river and fisheries, irrigation sys- agency that oversees boat mollusk called the quagga and Game, may be reached state offered him the 350 hotel beds in motels tems, and recreation and registration — will issue the or zebra muscle. This pro- at 324-4350 or ghomp- opportunity to run its sporting fanciful names as are transported between stickers and collect the fees. lific mollusk has potential [email protected]. swimming and hot pool Tumbling Waters. Fat Jack’s complex. Burgers and other burger The large Olympic- joints boast a variety of milk- sized pool outside-heated shakes and other kid-friend- to a comfortable 88 to 90 ly meals, while other restau- Fly fishing school honors pipeline blast victim degrees — sports 10-, 7- rants, such as the Thai and 5-meter diving plat- Restaurant offer other fare. By Kie Relyea 1½ miles of Whatcom Creek have twice stood in urban excited about life and the forms, two hydrotubes Lava Hot Springs also fea- The Bellingham Herald and decimated fish, insects creeks at the moment efflu- days to come.” and a couple smaller slides tures Bingo three times a and wildlife in the area, and ent was causing their fish to Most of all, he was an for youngsters. week, golf, free historical BELLINGHAM, Wash. — raised the water temperature turn belly up. Both times I excellent fisherman, Basketball hoops line museum, frisbee golf, hiking Ten years after his death, in the creek, important to headed upstream to try to Simmons said. the edge of the pool and a and fishing. Live bands per- Liam Wood’s spirit lives on salmon, to 90 degrees in find the source of the dam- The Liam Wood Flyfishing sand volleyball court sits form at Lavapalooza Sept. 12 in the school created to seconds. Hannah Creek, age. Several of Liam’s friends and River Guardian School at one end of the complex on the grass across from the honor his passion for fly where it met Whatcom believe Liam did the same works to pass on Liam’s love amidst spacious lawns for swimming complex and fishing and his deep love of Creek, also was burned. and that his allegiance to the of fishing to youths, stu- picnicking and sunning. Pebble Creek Ski Resort will the natural world. Duncan, whose other creek may have cost him his dents and other members of There’s also a snack bar. present outdoor concerts on Since 2004, the Liam books include “The Brothers life.” the community through ses- A second smaller pool June 27 and July 20. Wood Flyfishing and River K” and “River Teeth,” pro- In an interview, Duncan sions taught by Leo offers diving boards, During winter there’s ice Guardian School in posed the idea to Liam’s par- said no one really knows Bodensteiner, an associate water basketball hoops skating a short walk from Bellingham has used the art ents — his mother Marlene what happened that day as professor in the Department and two climbing walls the hot pools. For more of fly fishing to connect stu- Robinson and stepfather Liam fly fished for trout in of Environmental Sciences positioned on the edge of information: 1-800-423- dents to the ecology of fish, Bruce Brabec — when he Whatcom Creek, which has at WWU. Bodensteiner has the pool so that climbers 8597 or www.lavahot- rivers and watersheds in the came to Bellingham in 2001 been described as a favorite studied fish, habitats and make little more than a big springs.com. hope that getting them out- on a tour for his collection of spot that was his home away stream ecology for about 30 splash should they fall off doors will spawn a connec- essays, “My Story As Told by from home. years. the wall. The state recent- tion to nature and a desire to Water.” But he believed that Liam Liam’s parents donate ly enclosed the pool, therapists are on hand to protect it. There’s also a The hope was for “some- may have tried to figure out time and money to the opening it for year-round extend the relaxing expe- school in Missoula, Mont. thing positive to come out of what was happening to the school. swimming. rience after one emerges It’s a legacy that grew the tragedy. Bruce and creek. In addition to sessions “My favorite saying is: from the pools. from an idea by Montana Marlene were all for it,”said “When he first smelled through WWU, the school You’re either moving for- Best of all, there’s no writer David James Duncan, Bret Simmons, a family the gas, he should have run has taught younger students ward or backward,” Lowe rotten egg smell, despite whose book “The River friend and one of a group of like hell. Almost any fisher- about fly fishing and river said. “You can’t stay stat- the mineral content of the Why” — about fly fishing, people who helped start the man, -woman, who loves ecosystems in compressed ic. These improvements water. the wildness of rivers and the school. their home stream would be versions of the college will benefit the town and “There’s no hydrogen mysticism of both — was a Liam’s parents no longer divided between horror and courses at alternative the state of Idaho, as well, sulfide so you can sit in favorite of Liam’s, whose live in Bellingham. They curiosity,”he said. schools, Home Port as Idahoans can recreate the water up to your chin love of fly fishing began have moved to Bonaire in the It is Liam’s love for rivers Learning Center in here and not break the and not smell anything,” when he was 9. Caribbean. They declined to that Simmons evokes when Bellingham and Timber bank.” Lowe said. The 18-year-old Sehome be interviewed for an article recalling the teen, with Ridge Center just north of Indeed, the prices are Those who want yet High School graduate and as part of The Bellingham whom he went fly fishing. Bellingham. This year, family friendly with indi- another splashy thrill can budding writer drowned Herald’s coverage of the 10th “He cared deeply about they’ll do programs in vidual swim tickets rang- find it a few hundred feet while fishing in a favorite anniversary of the pipeline rivers and other wild places Ferndale and Squalicum ing from $1.50 for tiny tots away, bouncing through watering hole at Whatcom explosion. and recognized our collec- high schools. to $7 for adults or $20 per the rapids of Portneuf Creek. He was overcome by Duncan learned about tive responsibility of pro- Duncan, an advocate for family. River on innertubes and fumes from 237,000 gallons Liam’s death when friend tecting them,” Simmons fly fishing, fish and river There are also combina- rafts that cost just $3 an of gasoline that had leaked Mart Stewart, a history pro- said. ecosystems, also comes to tion passes for both the hour to rent. from a ruptured pipeline in fessor at Western Simmons also talked the class from time to time, swimming pools and four The picturesque Whatcom Falls Park on June Washington University, sent about the deep places of as does Brabec, who tells nearby hot pools, which Portneuf River, which 10, 1999. him the June 11 edition of Liam’s heart, the wisdom in students about Liam. wit in a beautiful garden twists and turns as it Two other Bellingham The Bellingham Herald, one so young, the outdoors “Every time, it’s heart- setting. bounces through town, is boys, Wade King and which carried a photo of a lover who wrote about his rending to hear him speak,” The water in the hot ever-changing, thanks to Stephen Tsiorvas, also died mushrooming black plume adventures. Bodensteiner said. pools, which bubbles up an algae that grows and when they were burned by a of smoke over Bellingham, “He had perceptive eyes “He’s such a wonderful from an ancient volcano, forms reefs that turn into fireball that came roaring and stories of the boys’ and an openness that invited guy, and he speaks gently ranges from 104 to 112 waterfalls. down Whatcom Creek as deaths. the subtleties and wonder of and lovingly,” Duncan said. degrees. The pools are “I’d be surfing if I were they played on its banks near “Liam’s death made me the natural world into his “It’s usually a moment that lined with gravel and home in Hawaii. But here Hannah Creek. They were heartsick for many reasons,” soul,” Simmons said. “He destroys his entire faculty. Oakley stone. my friends wanted to go 10. Duncan wrote in an account was wise, loyal, fun, full of Some wounds don’t go “I like it because when tubing,” said Damian The river of fire scorched of the school’s creation. “I humility and kindness, and away.” you’re walking the stones Smith, a student at massage your feet,” said Brigham Young Univ- Leslie Thompson of ersity-Idaho in Rexburg. Bellevue. “And the gravel “I was afraid it would be is smooth and rounded so cold at first. But, after sit- it doesn’t poke you when ting in the hot pools, I’m Fish you sit on it.” warmed up for anything.” Continued from Outdoors 1 water temperature and years or younger, while the The sidewalks to the work out over in Filer.” oxygen levels. larger pond is available to pools are heated to keep Karen Bossick may be If the fish pond experi- “We bring in approxi- anglers of all ages. snow off during winter. reached at kbossick@cox- ment proves to be a suc- mately 500 to 1,000 trout Mackenzie McClaflin, a And licensed massage internet.com. cess, both the canal com- to stock each pond,” 6-year-old angler from pany and Fish and Game Stanton said. Heyburn, visited the ponds will begin considering “Trout don’t function on Saturday to learn the art SHARE YOUR OFF-ROAD PHOTOS restroom facilities and well in water that gets of fishing with her grand- other amenities on site. above about 70 degrees, parents. Been riding lately? How about sharing your dirt bike, ATV or other off- Fish stock is trucked and this water tends to get Hoping to make a catch, road ride photos with fellow Times-News readers. Send photos and info to a small kids pond on pretty warm during the she had a plan when the big to Outdoors Editor Andrew Weeks at the property’s south end summer. But for the most moment came. [email protected] or 132 Fairfield St. W., Twin Falls, ID 83303. and a larger pond to the part, it’s fished out by “I don’t like the bones,” north during spring and then.” she said. “I’m going to let it HELPING YOU GET YOUR BOAT fall. Fishing in the ponds go.” Regional Fisheries requires a license, and OUT ON THE WATER! Biologist Scott Stanton there is a daily limit of six John E. Swayze may be ANDREW WEEKS/Times-News spends part of his time fish. The small pond is reached at 208-326-7212 Nic Devine’s reflection in the kids each week monitoring restricted to children 12 or [email protected]. pond June 4 in Filer. Gear Junkie Continued from Outdoors 1 nical and tough, including bike, which retails for Next week: The Gear with the Dagger Green huge climbs, rock gardens, $2,900, made up for some Junkie competes in a 10K Boat, which at almost 12- drops, switchbacks, and of the lack of damping with mountain footrace and a feet long made for a speedy make-it-or-crash stone its speed, and I completed time trial bike race up Vail descent in the rapids. staircases adjacent to the the course in a respectable 1 Pass. Sales Parts But the Green Boat, ski slopes. hour and 21 minutes to take which costs $1,085, was not I rode the Giant Anthem 32nd place among a field of Stephen Regenold writes Accessories the most maneuverable X2 mountain bike, a dual- locals a blog on out- kayak I’ve ever paddled. suspension ride new for and pros. doors gear at Service The company built this 2009. It was a nice balance www.gear- boat for going fast and rela- between the beefy downhill junkie.com. tively straight. Making pre- bikes many competitors cise moves in swift water used and a lighter cross- was more difficult than country model. what I’m used to with my Still, the shorter whitewater boats. Anthem’s sus- The next stop in the pension could Ultimate Mountain not keep up. My Challenge was the Sobe XC hands went Mountain Bike race, which numb after grip- involved more than 10 ping the vibrat- 7335070 299 Addison Ave. West miles of precipitous single- ing handlebars on track. The course was tech- the first lap. The www.centuryboatland.com MF 86 pm, Sat 102 pm Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OUTDOORS Thursday, June 11, 2009 Outdoors 3 This Utah trout farm is an There’s much more to Virgo’s brightest star 85-year-old family business than meets the eye By Jeff DeMoss On the Web: pica, the brightest Standard-Examiner star in Virgo, cur- SKYWATCH http://www.coldspringstrout- S rently sits due NORTH OGDEN, Utah — farm.com/ south about mid-way up Chris Shaylie Stoker shrieked in Shaylie from the southern hori- delight as she struggled to Stoker colating underground down zon at nightfall. Its Anderson grab the sleek, glistening from Cook the hillside to the hatchery, appearance as a bright, creature flopping on the Elementary so adequate snowfall is cru- white star belies its com- ground at her feet. School in cial to the health of his fish, plex nature. “It’s really slippery,” the just as it is to those in nature. Spica’s appearance in SKY CALENDAR Kaysville, 6-year-old kindergarten Barker said this year looks telescopes is much the THROUGH THURSDAY student said after she finally Utah, holds like it will be very success- same as what greets the got a good enough grip on a fish she ful, with plenty of water, but unaided eye. But precise Planets: her first-ever trout to place caught at that hasn’t always been the brightness measurements One hour before sunrise: it in a bucket along with her case. show that Spica waxes Cold Mars: E, very low classmates’ catches, many Six years ago,the farm lost and wanes slightly every Springs Venus: E, very low of which were also firsts for nearly 100,000 young trout four days. The graph of Trout Farm Jupiter: SSE, mid-sky the young anglers. following an unusually dry this variation is called a on May 13 One hour after sunset: Such experiences define winter, which resulted in light curve. Saturn: WSW, mid-sky the essence of Cold Springs in North sparse spring flows and The light curve reveals Moon: Trout Farm, an 85-year-old Ogden, water too depleted of oxygen that Spica comprises two Close to Jupiter Saturday family business that is Utah. to support the fish. stars (A and B) orbiting a morning. Last quarter 4:15 thriving once again after “We thought that might common center of gravity p.m. Monday. some turbulent times in be it,” Barker said. “We put on elliptical paths. Each recent decades. the place up for sale, but star’s brightness is a As the Top of Utah’s only looking back today, thank combination of its own Furthermore, Spica A is privately owned fish hatch- AP photo goodness it didn’t sell.” luminosity and reflected a variable star. Unlike ery, Cold Springs serves as a and private customers trout meat directly to gro- The fishery has since light from its companion some variables that sim- welcome spring, summer around the West, including cery stores. Barker said larg- made a full recovery,he said. illuminating the sides ply expand and contract, and fall respite for families other hatcheries. er operations in Idaho and It also had a brief scare that face one another. parts of Spica A expand looking for a unique and rel- Altogether, the farm gen- elsewhere make it difficult with whirling disease in the Spica A is the larger of while other parts con- atively inexpensive way to erates about $200,000 in to compete in that market. 1990s. After that incident, the two, 11 times more tract, making it a so- get outdoors and get chil- annual gross sales. Barker The farm has seven ponds Barker covered up the spring massive than the Sun and called “non-radial pul- dren excited about fishing. said it will produce about fully stocked with rainbow to protect the water source more than 13,000 times sator.” Visitors pay for the fish 125,000 hatchlings this year. trout known as catch-out from contamination, and brighter. Spica B weighs Just last week, they catch based on size: the “It’s a steady market,” he ponds, meaning no fish has had no significant dis- in at seven solar masses, astronomers announced larger the fish,the higher the said. caught from them are to be ease issues since. and is “only” 1,700 times that they had discovered price. In addition to the rain- released back into the pond He said it’s hard to tell brighter. that A and B block a tiny Fourth-generation owner bow, brook and brown trout out of potential disease con- whether the current state of The distance between fraction of each other’s Neal Barker said people commonly found in Utah’s cerns. the economy is having an A and B varies from seven light once per orbit. This could probably go to the natural waterways, Cold Six years ago, Cold impact on his business. to 10 times closer togeth- important finding will grocery store and pay less Springs is also the only Springs started a catch- While the number of visitors er than the Earth and help narrow down the for a trout dinner,but catch- hatchery in the state that and-release fly fishing pond appears to be down slightly, Sun. Consequently, each stars’ diameters, and may ing it for oneself is worth sells tiger trout eggs and that is now producing fish more people seem to be rais- star’s tidal force distorts help solve the mystery of something beyond mere hatchlings. weighing up to 8 pounds or ing their own fish as an eco- the other into an egg the anomalous 139-year sustenance. The hatchery has also more. nomical food source, he shape, which is also orbit swing. “It’s the whole experi- experimented with hybrids “Now the adults can learn said. reflected in the light Next week: The inner ence,” he said. “Watching and other varieties, includ- as well as the kids,” Barker While he doesn’t see curve. This tidal distor- solar system at a glance. the kids get so excited — it ing one called the blueback said. explosive growth in the tion also causes the close never gets old.” rainbow, aptly named for its The key to Cold Springs’ future, Barker believes he point on the orbit to Chris Anderson man- While Cold Springs is almost fluorescent-blue success in any given year has a strong,steady business swing around every 139 ages the College of known as a training ground appearance in the water, and starts with the winter snow- with the potential to last years, a rate that is hard Southern Idaho’s for future expert anglers, its the mosaic trout, which pack. many more generations. to reconcile with the the- Centennial Observatory main business these days is loosely resembles the Its water comes from “We hope to stay here oretical understanding of in Twin Falls. He can be supplying trout eggs and Japanese koi fish. springs originating in another 85 years,” Barker the star’s interior struc- reached at 208-732- hatchlings to commercial Cold Springs doesn’t sell Coldwater Canyon and per- said. tures. 6663. OUTDOORS BRIEFS Fish for free building or at Primary will introduce participants and Lookout Express No. 5. Sportsman’s The club will, however, Therapy Sources. to the types of rods, lines, Prices remain $15 for adults host the NWTF “Women In Saturday For more information: flies and accessories needed and $7 for children. All-day cancels gun expo The Outdoors” sporting The Idaho Department of 736-2265. to land the big one. After passes are $20 for adults and The Sportman’s Ware- clay’s shoot on Sunday. Fish and Game has sched- learning about knots, par- $10 for children. house Gun Expo, originally For times and more infor- uled Free Fishing Day activ- Leftover moose ticipants will use their own For more information: scheduled for Saturday at mation: Kenny at 733-6045. ities in the Magic Valley fly rod, reel and line to get 800-635-4150 or www. the Jerome Gun Club, has region for Saturday. Events permits available step-by-step instruction on sunvalley.com. been cancelled. — Staff reports will be held at Riley Pond on The application period for casting. Cost is $35. the Hagerman State Fish leftover moose-controlled For more information or Hatchery and Gaver’s hunt permits starts Monday to register: 934-8678 or 202 Lagoon at the Hayspur Fish and runs through June 25. 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. Hatchery near Picabo. For a list of hunt numbers Fish and Game and vol- and leftover permits avail- Jerome Gun Club unteer organizations will able: http://fishandgame. provide fishing poles, teach idaho.gov/cms/licenses/lef schedules shoot casting techniques, provide tover/leftover_moose.cfm The Jerome Gun Club will bait and show people how to Any permits leftover from hold a free sporting clays clean their catch. Experts this drawing will be avail- shoot for youth on June 27. will be on hand to help first- able on a first-come first- Anyone under 18 years time anglers. Visitors at served basis beginning and has had hunter safety both events will be provided July 10. will be able to shoot 50 a hot dog lunch, fishing For more information or sporting clays. The club will poles to use for the day, hunt applications: 1-800- supply the shotgun shells, tackle and bait. Fishing gear 55HUNT5 or 1-800-824- clay targets, and lunch to all will be given away to several 3729, or at http://fishand shooters. Sign up at 9 a.m., anglers. game.idaho.gov or https:// shooting begins at 10 a.m. The Picabo event runs id.outdoorcentral.us/. For more information: from 8 a.m. to noon, and the Mike at 539-4814. Hagerman event will be Get hooked on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baldy opens People can fish any open fly fishing public water without a The College of Southern summer lift license on Saturday only, Idaho’s North Side Center Bald Mountain will open but all other rules and regu- has scheduled a Fly Fishing its summer lift operations at lations apply. Basics class from 6:30- 9 a.m. June 27. Bikes will be For more information: 8:30 p.m. June 25. allowed July 1. Lifts running 324-4359. Instructor Scott Stanton daily will be River Run No. 1 Be challenged We are a debt relief agency. We help people fi le for while outside bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. 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People unable to attend Free Consultation one of these events can reg- ister any week day from Email: [email protected] 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Twin 212 2nd Ave. West, Suite 200 7343367 Falls Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 329, Twin Falls 004 Outdoors 4 Thursday, June 11, 2009 COMICS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

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By John Plestina process, commissioners passed include a desire to not levy new want it to do could be worked out,” Supreme Court case; Frasier vs. Times-News correspondent Monday’s deadline for County taxes, while legal questions loom she said. “I wish we could do it Boise City. In that case, a taxpayer Clerk Michelle Emerson to prepare due to potential difficulty market- sooner with that August vote.” challenged the city over a new JEROME — Jerome County resi- ballot questions for an August vote. ing bonds if there is not language in Then she added, “Taking more parking garage built at the Boise dents won’t be voting in August on The earliest the issue could reach a ballot question authorizing a tax time and getting everything right is airport without voter approval. whether they want the county to voters now is Nov. 3. levy. the best thing to do.” That case has made it more diffi- borrow more than $12 million for a Commissioners postponed a Lee told the board Monday via Lee told the commission she will cult for governmental entities to proposed new county jail. decision so that consultant April teleconference that her firm has talk to Jerome County Prosecuting finance projects and raises ques- The Jerome County Commission Lee of Rocky Mountain sought legal advice and believes it Attorney John Horgan before tions about lease-purchase financ- on Monday continued its holding Corrections could attend a com- has found a way to present the meeting with the commission on ing of governmental projects. pattern on making a final decision mission meeting on Tuesday. Lee question to voters without pre- Tuesday. about whether to take a request for is based in Oregon. senting it as a tax increase. Concern also remains over John Plestina may be reached at jail funding to voters. In the Concerns by commissioners “A ballot question to do what you potential implications in a state [email protected].

COMMUNITY NEWS Two Magic Valley students A WALK IN THE PARK earn Delta State honors Two Idaho students have been named to the president’s and dean’s lists at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., for spring 2009. Brent J. Stokes, of Jerome, has earned dean’s list honors for compiling a 3.50 to 3.79 grade-point average while completing 12 or more academic hours during the 2009 spring semester. Erin S. Stokes, of Buhl, has been named to the president’s list of Delta Scholars for com- piling a 3.80 to 4.0 grade-point average while completing 12 or more academic hours dur- ing the 2009 spring semester. Apter of Jerome to graduate from University of Washington Ethan Apter will graduate Saturday from the University of Washington in Seattle with a bachelor of science degree in computer science and a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. Honors include, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Bob Bandes Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching, Apter 2006-2007; Philosophy Department Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar, 2007-2008; University of Washington Undergraduate Scholar Award, ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News 2004-2006; annual dean’s list, 2004-2009; Tyler Wille, with the City of Jerome Public Works Department, picks up trash Tuesday afternoon at the park in downtown Jerome. graduating cum laude with honors. In the fall, Apter will pursue a master’s degree at the University of Washington.He is the son of Jim and Diane Meeks of Jerome. Jerome skate park holds rally Jerome FFA wins state competition The Jerome Centennial Skate Park plan- With the abundance of milk ning rally will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. processing plants in the Jerome Saturday at Sheppard’s Park in Jerome. The area, it only seems right that the community is invited to help plan the park. state champion in FFA dairy Pictured from left are Information: 234-6553. food products should come from there. At least that’s the Jerome FFA members Minico hosts dance workshop way the Jerome FFA chapter Amanda Wensveen, feels. Shelby Allen, Cade Spartan Dance Force will host a hip-hop The Jerome FFA chapter Nelsen and Katelyn choreography workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. attended the Idaho State FFA Clifton. Friday at Minico High School’s main gym. Career Development Events in Guest choreographer is Mookie, of Moscow last week to prove just California. This is his second year working that. The team, consisting of with the Spartan Dance Force. Shelby Allen, Katelyn Clifton, Cost for the workshop is $20 or $10 for Cade Nelsen and Amanda participants age 6 and under. Wensveen, topped defending For information or tickets contact any champions Fruitland by a mar- Courtesy photo Spartan Dance Force member or Sandee gin of 13 points. Nelson, 731-3214. The competition included a cheeses. The four-member Nelsen being high individual Ind., in October, where it will written test, three hands-on team competed against 120 FFA overall. compete against the top team CSI offers new courses practicum consisting of testing members from across the state. The first-place finish allows from every state. Throughout milks for defects, determining Jerome placed all four of its team the Jerome team to represent the the summer the team will prac- The College of Southern Idaho real versus non-real dairy prod- members in the top 10 individu- state of Idaho at the National tice and raise funds for the Community Education Center is offering ucts and identification of als in the contest, with Cade FFA convention in Indianapolis, national competition. several new classes. How to Detect Deception: Human Physiology and Truth Detection. This class will teach the skills needed for observing N EW B URLEY M USIC C LUB OFFICERS body language and the manner in which deception and guilt are translated through a person’s body language. Instructor, Jim Newly installed officers for Burley Music Club are: Woods, retired from 42 years of investigation (back, left to right) Verlee Burch, second vice presi- service with law enforcement and the mili- dent; Donna Oliver, secretary; Edie Adams, treasurer; tary, and is the owner of Magic Valley Lillian Jensen, historian; June Rasmussen, hospitality; Polygraphs. Class will be held from 6 to Nolybelle Holyoak, Karen Taylor and Helen McMurrah, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17 to July 1, in members at large; (front) Deanna Davis, first vice Shields 204. Cost is $45. Course number is president; Linda Croft, president; Audrey Hobson, vice XMSC 159 C01. Computer Basics will teach how to recog- president. Installation was done by Charmaine Ralphs. nize the parts of the computer,use the mouse For anyone wishing to join the club, enrollment is and keyboard, and complete basic computer open. Contact Linda Croft or Edie Adams. The Burley tasks in a Microsoft Windows platform. The Music Club’s annual inside yard sale will be held class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Overland Mall on South Overland Wednesdays June 24 to July 15 in Shields 101. Avenue. Cost is $59. Instructor for the class is

See COMMUNITY, Outdoors 6 Courtesy photo Hematologist should be treating genetic blood disorder DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m a because I am a die-hard fan cells. There are several and potassium. OHS caus- hemoglobin. This process 70-year-old woman. My and trust your opinion. varieties of this disorder, es the absorption of too is known as hemolytic ane- astute physician’s assistant ASK DR. Could you please tell me with the two most com- much sodium, which leads mia. noticed I had a low red- GOTT whether or not I should mon being overhydrated the cell to excrete too much These syndromes are blood-cell count and undertake any dietary hereditary stomatocytosis potassium. DHS is the extremely rare and usually referred me to a hematolo- Dr. Peter changes, since I’m told that (OHS or hydrocytosis) and opposite with too much occur in Caucasians of gist. I was subsequently Gott this condition causes dehydrated hereditary potassium taken in and too European descent. Both diagnosed with hereditary deposits of iron in the pri- stomatocytosis (DHS or much sodium removed. disorders are genetic, stomatocytosis. Because mary organs? xerocytosis). These lead to swelling meaning they are caused by there is no history of DEAR READER: Both OHS and DHS (OHS) or shrinking (DHS) a mutated gene and usually Mediterranean heritage, he Medical Center, so I don’t Hereditary stomatocytosis cause the red blood cells to of the red blood cells that run in families; however, enlisted the help of the doubt the diagnosis. is a disorder that affects the absorb and excrete abnor- then causes the membrane renowned Stanford I am writing to you permeability of red blood mal amounts of sodium to disintegrate, releasing See DR. GOTT, Outdoors 6 Outdoors 6 Thursday, June 11, 2009 OBITUARIES/COMMUNITY Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho H IGHWAY CLEANUP L UTHERAN DONATION Carl Benton Risbeck JEROME — Carl held great pride in Benton Risbeck, of the beauty of his Jerome, left this life Nikki and excite- and took the flight of ment in the pure angels into his boyishness of his lit- Father’s hands on tle pistol of a grand- June 9, 2009, at the son, Wyatt. He took age of 74. He was at great pride in all of home, surrounded his grandchildren by his family. and their accomplishments. He was born April 22, 1935, Our father and husband at home in Salem, Ohio, to was a man who was loved by Clyde A. and Susan L. Groves everyone he met. He touched Risbeck. He graduated from many hearts because he was Salem High School in 1953 able to see past the person and continued his education and into the heart. He was a Courtesy photo Courtesy photo in California at Cerritos wise counselor and confi- On May 9 the Snake River Elks Lodge held its highway cleanup proj- Minidoka County Senior Center Treasurer DeEtta Wilcox, left, and College and Long Beach City dante to many people, espe- ect. Pictured from left: Pete Dellos Stan Novacek, Heathe Gonzales, Director Holly Najera collect a $2,376 donation from the Lutheran College. cially his “toots” Connie. Duke Drotar and Jenelle McKean. Maria Yurkevicius (not pictured) Women in Mission. The group raised the money, which included a match- Carl married Carol Carl loved his family without opened the lodge and made coffee for the volunteers. ing donation from Trivent for Lutherans, during a spring luncheon. Shepard in 1952 in Ohio. reservation and without Together, they had five chil- condition. If a man is meas- dren. They later divorced. ured not by the amount of Carl moved to California in people he loved but by the 1963, working in the oil amount who loved him, then Community refineries. He later met and he was truly a great man Continued from Outdoors 5 married his one true love, his among men. Christina Tudor. Course lady, Minnie F. Kingsland on Carl is survived by his number is XCMP 049 C01. Jan. 16, 1965. Carl and wife, Minnie Kingsland; Beginning Knitting for Minnie resided in Southern children, Pamela Blevins Kids, grades 3-4. California, where their three (Jim) of Missouri, Carl B., Participants will begin on children were born. He Deborah Briggs, Robert the first day casting on and worked for many years as (Michelle) of Ohio, Karla knitting a simple potholder, Vice President of Basic Hardin (Sonny) of Idaho and and will progress through- Engineering.Later,he moved Carl W., Andrew (Reagan) of out the summer to more on to General Electric in the Utah; grandchildren, Todd, advanced projects. Knitting specialized area of steam Timothy, Joey, Jamie, needles, yarn and knitting turbine repair. He later Benjamin, Lauren, Michael, instructions for multiple worked for ProMac Heather, Kierynn, Nicole projects will be included in Engineering and transferred and Wyatt; and five great- the cost of the class. The to Utah in 1984, and trans- grandchildren; brothers, class will be held from 1 to ferred to Missouri in 1991. Joseph (Patricia) of New 2:30 p.m. Mondays, June 15 In 1994, Carl and Minnie Mexico; sister, Margret (Bill) to July 20 in the SUB made their home in Jerome, of Ohio; and foster brother, Fireside Lounge/Taylor Idaho, where he started a James Judge (Sandra) of building. Cost of the class is small consulting firm, CMR Oklahoma; and many nieces $35 and the instructor is Tech.He traveled extensively and nephews. Janet Milligan. Course during his work. He then He was preceded in death number is YHEC 099 C01. retired, got bored, and by his parents; brother,Clyde Medicare 101 – A returned to work at Arthur; daughter, Carla Beginner’s Guide. This Courtesy photo Blackhills Powerplants, Marie; and son-in-law, two-hour course we will Minidoka Health Care Foundation recently presented scholarships to area students. Pictured from left where he helped setup and Curtis Briggs. discuss original Medicare are: Tammy Hanks, executive director, Mrs. Searle, accepting for Brock Searle; Shalom Frank; Tyson implement a new co-gener- The family and children (Parts A and B), Medicare Grisenti; Betty Martin, president Minidoka Health Care Foundation; Holly Hruza and Gena Cook. Not pic- ation power plant in Glenns would like to thank all those enrollment guidelines, Ferry. When he finally who helped care for Carl in tured is Rachel Wysong and Lottie Lucas. Medicare premiums, retired, he put on a ball cap his last years, especially his Medicare Part D and sup- online at http://communi- “This year the competi- young people. and went to work with his son-in-law, Sonny, and plements to Medicare: tyed.csi.edu. tion was tough. There were The recipients of the best friend and brother-in- brother-in-law, Bill. including Medigap and many excellent candidates 2009 scholarships for $500 law, Bill Kingsland, driving Carl’s life will be celebrat- Medicare Advantage plans. Students earn health that met the criteria that is each are Gena Cook any type of farming equip- ed at 2 p.m. Friday June 12, at It will be held from 7 to 9 required to be eligible for (Minico High School), ment he could get his hands Life Church of the Magic p.m. June 16 in Shields 110. care scholarships these scholarships,” said Shalom Frank (College of on. In his retirement, he Valley, 425 E. Nez Perce in Cost is $15 and participants The Minidoka Health Tammy Hanks, Executive Southern Idaho), Brock spent most of his time help- Jerome, Idaho, with Pastors can bring a guest at no extra Care Foundation recently Director of the foundation. Searle (Idaho State ing to care for two of his Kevin Lindley and Steve charge. Course number is awarded $3,500 in scholar- Hanks said it is very University), Holly Hruza granddaughters, Heather Bartlett officiating. XFIN 023 C01. ship money to seven indi- encouraging to see that the (Minico), Tyson Grisenti and Kierynn, whom he was Arrangements are under For more information or viduals who are furthering interest in the health care (Minico), Rachel Wysong best friends with. Carl loved the care of Farnsworth to register for classes: 732- their educations in a health industry, as a profession, is (Minico) and Lottie Lucas all of his grandchildren. He Mortuary of Jerome. 6442 or register and pay related field. being pursued by so many (CSI). DEATH NOTICES June 10, 2009, at her home. Dr. Gott Phyllis Mattice Arrangements will be Continued from Outdoors 5 $2 to Newsletter, P.O. Box friends think it’s all in my your reflux is in your WENDELL — Phyllis announced by Reynolds sporadic cases with no 167,Wickliffe, OH 44092. head. Is this crazy or head; I think it is in your Mattice, 83, of Wendell,died Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls. apparent genetic link have Be sure to mention the what? stomach. Frankly, it does Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in been reported. title. DEAR READER: Acid sound a little crazy, but I Gooding. I urge you to see a DEAR DR. GOTT: Two reflux is a common condi- can’t argue with your suc- A memorial service will be Betty Olmstead hematologist (blood-dis- years ago, my doctor and a tion marked by heartburn cess. held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June Betty Olmstead, 84, of order specialist). He or gastroenterologist diag- and increased stomach 20, at the Wendell American Twin Falls, died Wednesday, she will be your best nosed me with acid reflux. acidity. If your favorable Readers who would like Legion Hall. June 10, 2009, at St. Luke’s source for what to expect I was given a prescription experience with mustard to contact Dr. Gott may Magic Valley Medical and possible treatment for it but soon stopped continues, I would have to send letters to Dr. Gott Center. options. taking it because I decided assume that the reaction c/o United Media, 200 Marnie L. Rich Arrangements will be To provide related to try apple-cider vinegar. has something to do with Madison Ave., 4th fl., Marnie Lee Rich, 32, of announced by White information, I am sending I took 1 tablespoon per its abilities to neutralize New York, NY 10016. Twin Falls, died Wednesday, Mortuary in Twin Falls. you a copy of my Health day, and it seemed to work the excess acid in your Report “Blood — for a while, but I stopped stomach. 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Bernice, Joy, “Fuzz” by his planes and flying fully Saturday, June freezing food for the He was born Shirley, Sharion, friends, died on remote-controlled 6, 2009, at a local winter ahead. The March 29, 1937, in Brenda and Linda; Wednesday,June 10, models. His many care center in Twin shelves and freezer Bigflat, Ark., the and five brothers, 2009, at the other hobbies Falls. were filled in time to fourth child of 14 L.Z., Jim, Lerman, Gooding County included reading, Betty was born be ready for the time born to Aldrun Prevo Reece Terry and Rendall. He is Memorial Hospital. He was drawing and painting, writ- Jan. 26, 1915, in Twin Falls. of year when fresh fruits and and Cora Baker Reece. also survived by his special 65. ing short stories, tinkering She graduated from Twin vegetables were not avail- Arvin was raised in father-in-law, Mondford Robert was born on with engines, working on Falls High School in 1934 able. Arkansas and attended Adams, as well as many March 25, 1944, in Tulare, hot rods, riding motorcycles and, on Sept. 10, 1940, she Surviving Betty are her schools in Bluff Springs and extended family members Calif., the first child of with his friends, skiing, married Glen C. Davis in the three children, Steven Bigflat. He joined the U.S. and friends. He was pre- Arthur and Dorothy photography, astronomy, Twin Falls area. (Charlotte “Charley”) Davis Navy in 1955. In 1959, while ceded in death by his par- (Edinborough) Severance. building telescopes, grow- Betty and Glen moved to of Boise, Rod (Cindy) Davis on leave from the Navy, he ents, one sister and one He spent his childhood in ing house plants and play- California in late 1940, of Twin Falls and Louise met Judy York in Jerome. brother. Oklahoma City and ing the guitar. He was a where Glen worked at (Larry) Miller of Twin Falls; They were married June 3, Arvin will be remem- Gooding, and was a gradu- member of several local Lockheed. After two years in five granddaughters, Nicole 1960, in Jerome. They lived bered as a wonderful hus- ate of Gooding High School bands in the ‘60s and ‘70s. California, they returned to T., Tina, Ingrid, Laural and in Illinois until 1973 and band, father, grandfather, in the mighty class of 1962. Robert loved the out- Twin Falls, where Glen Niki C.; 11 great-grandchil- then returned to Jerome, brother and friend who will He continued his education doors and was an avid gar- farmed with his father. Betty dren; and one great-great- where they raised three be missed by all who knew at Idaho State University, dener and fisherman. The was an active part of the granddaughter. Her hus- children. him. He was always ready where he graduated with a family cabin on Warm farming operation, often- band, Glen C. Davis; her Arvin spent most of his and willing to lend a help- bachelor’s degree in art. Springs Creek was a favorite times doing fieldwork parents,Floyd and Ila Bandy; life in the construction ing hand to anyone in need. After college, Robert spot for trout fishing. He alongside Glen. Her love of and her brother, Paul Bandy, industry. He owned and A funeral service will be studied photography at the was fascinated by all God’s animals was evident in the preceded her in death. operated Reece’s Drywall conducted at 2 p.m. Center of the Eye in Aspen, creations, from the tiniest help she offered, as they An evening celebration of and Interior Construction Saturday, June 13, at Colo., and taught classes for flower to the vastness of the raised cattle and horses. life will be held from 5 to for almost 35 years. He Farnsworth Mortuary a time at the Esalen universe. Later in life, she raised, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, served on the board for the Chapel, 1343 S. Lincoln in Institute in Big Sur, Calif. Robert was preceded in showed and sold champion at the Parke’s Magic Valley Jerome Senior Citizens Jerome, with Pastor Steve The majority of his working death by his father, Arthur Australian Shepherd dogs. Funeral Home, 2551 Center and as the chairman Bartlett officiating. A visi- life was spent at the Bureau Severance, and several Her dogs could be found Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. for a number of years. tation will be held Friday of Land Management in aunts, uncles and cousins. from Florida to Alaska. A graveside service will be at In addition, Arvin was a evening, also at Farnsworth Shoshone. His positions He is survived by his Betty was active in her 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Mason. He enjoyed wood- Mortuary,where family and included fire control aide, mother, Dorothy Severance children’s lives as they grew the Sunset Memorial Park working, was a pilot and friends may call from 6 to caterpillar driver, aircraft of Gooding; sister, Janet to maturity.She was a mem- Cemetery, with Pastor bass fished at a tournament 8 p.m., and again on observer, and dispatcher. Rodriguez (Fred) of Las ber of the Order of Eastern Jim Sommer officiating. level. Saturday one hour prior to When declining health Cruces, N.M.; aunt, Agnes Star and was guardian of Interment will be at Sunset Arvin is survived by his the service. Interment will forced him to leave the Leidig of Wendell; and Bethel #43 of Job’s Memorial Park in Twin Falls. sweetheart of 49 years, follow in the Jerome BLM, he moved from numerous cousins. Daughters. She saw to it that In lieu of flowers, the family Judy Reece of Jerome; their Cemetery. Shoshone back to Gooding. Robert was a member of the children had a good edu- requests that memorials in For many years Robert also the Presbyterian Church. cation and music lessons, Betty’s name be sent to worked as a “stringer” for The family hopes that all and she taught them the the Shriner’s Children’s Charlie ‘Ross’ Beale the wire services, reporting who knew Robert will recall responsibilities of life. She Hospital, Fairfax Road at stories and news tips he the good times and remem- was a charter member of the Virginia Street, Salt Lake BURLEY — business in Burley, heard on his short-wave ber “Fuzz” with a smile. In Squilla Social Club and City, UT 84101. Charlie “Ross” which was only radio. lieu of flowers, donations Beale of Burley, opened in the sum- Robert was a brilliant, may be made to a favorite Idaho, passed away mers. Shortly after funny, creative and talented charity. Chance LeRoy Craig on Tuesday, June 9, their marriage, they man whose interests were A graveside memorial and 2009. He had such a relocated to incredibly varied and inurnment will be held at 11 JEROME — taught Kolbi to do long and wonderful Pocatello in the numerous. His first love a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Chance LeRoy things that resulted life and leaves winters, where Ross was amateur radio and he the Elmwood Cemetery in Craig, 22, of Jerome, in the creation of a behind so many attended Idaho earned his HAM operator’s Gooding. Arrangements are passed away Satur- miniature prankster, people who loved him. His State University. An excel- license at the age of just 13. under the direction of day, June 6, 2009, in just like his dad. passing was due to the lent student, he graduated Some of his happiest times Demaray Funeral Service – Boise, Idaho. Kolbi, who looks like effects of age and a long in four years with two were the hours he spent on Gooding Chapel. He was born Dec. his dad, already battle with leukemia. degrees, one in architecture 6, 1986, in Twin appears to have his He was born in Idaho and one in business. He was Falls, Idaho, the son dad’s compassion- Falls, Idaho, on July 9, 1918, on the honor roll and main- Eva Madeline Zbinden of Bryan E. Craig and Tracia ate and loving nature. We are the son of Ida Matilda tained a 4.0 grade average. “Traci” S. Black Craig. blessed by such a gift. (Silfver) and William Ira Ross and Velma made JEROME — Eva mourn her passing. Chance was raised in Jerome Chance loved his friends Beale. He was one of nine their home in Burley and Madeline Zbinden She was preceded in and graduated from Jerome and family and made a deep children in the family, added to their family. They was born to Pearl death by her won- High School. impression on his brothers which included his twin had two daughters and two and Fred Claycomb derful husband, Chance was athletic and and sisters who all equally brother, George. There sons. During that time, he on May 30, 1921, in Ronald; brothers, loved to participate in, adored him. were four girls and five decided to make use of his Jerome, Idaho. She Randall, Ted, Pete coach, referee and supervise He continued to give in boys. He grew up and college degrees and went to peacefully returned and Rullen sporting activities. He found death as he did in life by attended schools in Idaho work for Johnston & to her Heavenly Claycomb; and sis- the most joy in playing bas- becoming an organ donor Falls. Associates Architecture Father on June 7, ters, Chloe Branch, ketball with his “Band of and helping those in need to Shortly after graduating firm in Payette, Idaho. 2009, in her Nampa, Idaho, Ruby Patton, Carrie Graham Brothers” and after high love, live and carry on a from high school, Ross and Arrangements were agreed home. and Roberta Claiborne. school, sought that sense of happy life. George had the opportunity upon so that he could work Madeline was raised in a Madeline was a wonderful family with other teams, Chance loved and admired to take pilot lessons with there during the off-season large family in Jerome. She wife, mother, grandmother, teammates and sporting his dad, Bryan, and wanted the Civil Air Patrol. Ross from the A&W Root Beer met and married Ronald great-grandmother, sister, events. to be just like him. For the was in the top 10 of his class Stand, so the family lived in Zbinden, also of Jerome. aunt and friend. Her life was Chance also loved to play majority of his adult years, and was offered an instruc- Burley in the summer and They were the proud parents centered around her family softball and continued to Chance took on the respon- tor position. It would have Payette in the winter. of one daughter, Barbara. In and she was the happiest surprise himself with his sibility of operating and meant relocating and leav- Eventually,the nomadic life 1952, they moved to when she was involved with abilities. He participated on working in the Lawn’s Plus ing his job, so he turned it got to be a little too much Redondo Beach, Calif., and family members. As a mem- several teams, often for the business. He did a fantastic down. He and his fellow and, around 1970, Ross and returned to Idaho when ber of The Church of Jesus fun of competing but always job and had the foundation pilot classmates formed a Velma permanently settled Ronald retired in 1979, set- Christ of Latter-day Saints, for the love of the game. for a successful future. flying club and bought a down again in Burley. Ross tling in the Wilder- she loved the gospel and the Ultimately, he loved being a Chance is survived by his Piper Cub airplane to share. remodeled the A&W so it Homedale area. With blessings of an eternal fami- part of something greater father and mother, Bryan Ironically, both he and could be open in the win- Ronald’s passing in 1986, ly. We say to her, “We love than himself. and Tracia; five sisters, George applied to become ters as well. Madeline moved to Nampa, you mother and look for- Chance found joy in inter- Chelsea, Tatumn, Teagan, pilots when they enlisted in Ross loved to hunt and where she resided until her ward to that great heavenly acting with others. He loved Avrea and Emrea; and two the service, but were fish and was able to indulge death. reunion.” to tease and be teased and brothers, Brady and denied because they were his passion at the cabin he She is survived by her A graveside service is was especially delighted Camden. He is also survived both color blind! and Velma (and kids) built daughter and son-in-law, scheduled at 11 a.m. when his jokes evoked an by maternal grandparents, He was in the Army dur- on the Salmon River in the Barbara and Robert Sudds of Saturday, June 13, at the unexpected reaction from Bill and Judy Black, and ing World War II, at which Stanley Basin. They spent Ontario, Calif.; and her Jerome Cemetery. In lieu of others. He knew which but- paternal grandparents, time he was stationed in every summer there until grandchildren, Blayr and flowers, the family requests tons to push to get a LeRoy and Joyce Craig, as Manila in the Philippines, after hunting season. He husband, John Banuelos of donations to be given to The response and would escape well as many aunts, uncles along with his twin brother, also loved to travel and “see Chino, Calif., and Robert City of Hope-Breast Cancer with a grin and a twinkle in and cousins. George, for 13 months. where this road goes” so he Sudds Jr. of Avondale, Ariz. Research, 1500 E. Duarte his eye. Chance was preceded in Originally commissioned and Velma took many trips She was the proud great- Road, Duarte, CA 91010, or Chance had a great impact death by his great-grand- to sort through warehouses and cruises together. They grand mother to Jayd and MSTI (Mountain States on the children he met and parents, an uncle, an aunt, stacked to the top with mail would spend a few winter Johnny Banuelos of Chino, Tumor Institute), 190 E. would go out of his way to and three cousins. bags, when a large genera- months in Yuma, Ariz., and Calif., and Kristina Sudds of Bannock St., Boise,ID 83712. say something to encourage, A funeral service will be tor arrived in the com- then go to their cabin in the Provo, Utah; and also her Funeral services are under motivate, and inspire. He conducted at 11 a.m. pound, he volunteered to summer when they weren’t loving sister, Vivian Andrew the care and direction of the didn’t see this as the gift we Saturday, June 13, at the help as an electrician. It traveling. He also really of Nampa, Idaho. Many Hove-Robertson Funeral knew it to be but took great Jerome High School audito- turned out that he had enjoyed going to Jackpot, nieces and nephews also Chapel in Jerome. pains to make sure no child rium, 104 Tiger Drive in more experience than the Nev. left the gym (or his presence) Jerome. guys in charge of the gener- Ross is survived by feeling badly about their A visitation will be held ator, so he was put to work Velma, his wife of 60 years, Gary Thomas Brittsan ‘Stinker’ performance. Friday evening, June 12, also installing the wiring to all and four children, Karma When Chance was unable at the Jerome High School the tents and mess hall. (Bob) Mushlitz of Boise, Gary Thomas Randy Brittsan, Ray to communicate with his auditorium, where family Ross was also an expert Lana Clark of Nampa, Kelly Brittsan, 75, passed Brittsan, Paula adopted family through spo- and friends may call from 6 marksman and was number (Patricia) Beale of Boise and from this life to the Salsgiver, Patty ken language, he took it to 8 p.m., and again on one out of 300 men (George Lyle (Shelly) Beale of next quietly in his Harney and Alison upon himself to learn sign Saturday one hour prior to was second)! While he was Burley. He also leaves sleep. Brittsan; as well as language. Always one to the service. Interment will in the service, he received behind his one surviving Gary was born in 21 grandchildren interact with others, it was follow in the Jerome five campaign ribbons and younger sister, Pearl Breymer, Mo., on and 19 great-grand- important to him to have the Cemetery. two bronze stars. (Darrell) Fisher of Boise; June 2, 1934. He was children. ability to communicate, put In lieu of flowers, the fam- After he returned from and an honorary son, John the oldest child of Gary was living in others at ease and always ily suggests that memorials the Army, Ross ventured Bishop of Washington. He Thomas Verl Brittsan and Twin Falls at the time of his tease. be made to: Chance Craig into the root beer business will be greatly missed by his Kathryn Widmier. His fami- death. He was a loving Chance’s love of his life Memorial Scholarship, P.O. with his older brother eight grandchildren, Stacy ly moved to Paul, Idaho, father, husband and brother was his son, Kolbi Bryan Box 1238, Twin Falls, ID Alton. Together, they built Hensley, Chad Mushlitz, when Gary was about 4 years and will be greatly missed. Craig, who was born on 83303-1238. four A&W Root Beer Shane Koski, Daniel Koski, old. He attended grade A celebration of Gary’s life Valentine’s Day, 2008. Arrangements are under Stands located in Burley, Jennifer Shipp, Stephen school and high school in will be held at 1 p.m. Everything Chance did was the care of Farnsworth Twin Falls, Jerome and Beale, Jessica Webb and Paul, Idaho, and graduated Saturday, June 13, at the for Kolbi and his future. He Mortuary of Jerome. Boise. Eventually, they Deven Beale; and 10 great- from Paul High School in Memorial Chapel at Paul divided the businesses, grandchildren. He was pre- 1952. Cemetery. Burial will follow with Ross taking the Burley, ceded in death by his par- Gary married Donna at the Paul Cemetery. A In-home Jerome and Boise locations. ents, all of his brothers and Steiner in June of 1952 and viewing for family and Alton kept the Twin Falls three of his sisters. began a family.He later mar- friends will be held from 4 service site and also built in A memorial service will ried Cici Taylor. until 8 p.m. Friday at Pocatello. Ross stayed and be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, His mother and father; Reynolds Funeral Chapel, PROFESSIONAL operated the Burley site, July 11, at the Hansen Payne wife, Donna Brittsan; sister, 2466 Addison Ave. E. in HHEARINGEARING AID where he met the love of his Mortuary in Burley. Geraldine Saathoff; brother, Twin Falls, and from noon life, Velma Louise Condolences can be left for Gordon H. Brittsan; and until the time of the service Thurston, when he hired the family at www.hansen- son-in-law, Ron Booth, pre- at the Memorial Chapel at Call today for a free hearing evaluation! her to be a carhop. paynemortuary.com. ceded Gary in death. He is Paul Cemetery. Services are  E. th Street  Falls Avenue Ross and Velma were Arrangements are under survived by Cici Brittsan; his under the direction of Inside Farmer’s Insurance Bldg. Across from CSI married Dec. 30, 1948. the direction of Hansen eight children, Katie Hall, Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Together, they managed the Payne Mortuary. Rex Brittsan, Pam Booth, Twin Falls. 678-7600 Burley 734-2900 Twin Falls Outdoors 8 Thursday, June 11, 2009 OBITUARIES Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SERVICES Virginia Anna Ivie Ascension “Chonita” Memorial Park in Twin Falls HAILEY — Virginia joined there was a creek or river 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, June Quilantan of Nampa, funeral (White Mortuary in Twin Virginia Anna Ivie, the Royal Neighbors close by, she had a fish line 14, at the Wood River Mass at 1 p.m. today at St. Falls). a resident of Lodge and was still in it. Chapel in Hailey. A service Pauls Catholic Church in Thomas Martin Cole of Shoshone since a member after 70 She was preceded in will be held at 2 p.m. Nampa (Nampa Funeral Rupert, memorial service at 1982, passed away years. She was death by her parents, hus- Monday, June 15, at the Home, Yraguen Chapel). 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tuesday, June 9, treasurer, vice pres- band and four sisters, Wood River Chapel in Brian Adam Taylor of Hansen Mortuary Rupert 2009, at the ident and president Estella Johnson of Hailey. Interment will fol- Burley, graveside service at 11 Chapel, 710 Sixth St. Gooding County in Mackay and Hagerman, Avon Brenne- low at the Hailey Cemetery. a.m. today at the Hazelton David “Dave” Wayne Memorial Hospital. Hailey. man of Hailey, Roma Friends are welcome to join Cemetery (Rasmussen Fun- Kennison of Lawton, Okla., She was born Virginia In 1955, they moved to the Patterson of Hailey and Mae the family at 3:30 p.m. at eral Home in Burley). and formerly of Buhl,memo- Anna Sowers, Dec. 24. 1912, Rocky Mountain Ranch in Ridgway of Hailey. the Senior Citizens Center. Donna Boat of Twin Falls, rial service at 11 a.m. at Gannett, Idaho, to Stanley, where Harold Virginia is survived by The obituary and guest memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Assem- Emphield “Pop” and managed the ranch. In 1959, two sons, James A. Ivie of book are also available today at White Mortuary in bly of God on Fruitland Christen Sowers. She was they move back to Shoshone and David L. Ivie at www.woodriverchapel. Twin Falls. Avenue in Buhl (Farmer second of five sisters. Her Ketchum, then to Hailey in (Saundra) of Minden, Nev.; com. Gladys Barratt of Rupert, Chapel in Buhl). younger years were spent 1960. In 1962, they leased three grandchildren, Doug memorial service at 10:30 Melvin Albert “Skeet” on Loving Creek Ranch and the Board Brothers Sawmill Ivie (Catherine) of London, CENTURY STADIUM 5 a.m. Friday at Hansen Warr of Malta, funeral at 11 Picabo. In the early 1920s, in Hailey, and later opened England, E. Stac Ivie 678-7142 Mortuary Rupert Chapel, a.m. Saturday at the Malta they moved to Hailey, their own sawmill in 1962. (Debbie) of Winter Park, www.centurycinema5.com 710 Sixth St. LDS Church; burial at Valley where she attended school In 1972, they moved to Fla., and Wendy Ivie Maher Warren Michael McLey of Vu Cemetery in Malta, with and graduated from Hailey Hammett and built a home (Steve) of Winter Park, Fla.; Shows Nightly 7:25 & 9:25 Twin Falls, graveside memo- military rites by American High School in 1934. She on the Snake River. In 1982, six great-grandchildren; Night at the Museum 2 PG rial service at 11 a.m.Friday at Legion Almo Post No. 96; worked at the Hailey they moved to Shoshone, and many nieces and The Funniest Comedy/Adventure of the Year Sunset Memorial Park in visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Hospital under Doctor Fox. where they resided for 27 nephews. Shows Nightly 7:15 & 9:15 Twin Falls (White Mortuary Friday at Rasmussen Funeral In Oct. 4, 1937,she moved years. The family suggests that UP PG in Twin Falls). Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in back to Hailey and married Virginia was a wonderful memorial contributions From Walt Disney - A Hilarious Family William T. “Bill” Burley, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Harold Ivie. They lived in loving Mother and may be made to a charity of Animated Comedy Lammers of Buhl, memorial Saturday at the church. East Fork of Wood River, Grandmother. Her love for donors choice. Shows Nightly 7:30 & 9:30 service at 2 p.m. Friday at the Merle Mackley Bateman of where Harold worked at the fishing was inexhaustible. If Viewing will be between Buhl First Christian Church, Rupert, funeral at 2 p.m. North Star and Mascot Land of the Lost PG-13 with Masonic rites per- Saturday at Hansen Mines. In 1940, they moved Will Ferrell in A Comedy/Adventure formed by Buhl Masonic Mortuary, 710 Sixth St. in to Mackay and started two Shows Nightly 7:20 & 9:45 Lodge No. 53 (Farmer Funeral Rupert; visitation from 6 to 8 sawmills and one in Kane Chapel in Buhl). p.m. Friday and one hour Creek on the Big Lost River. Angels & Demons PG-13 Tom Hanks in An Action/Thriller Angela Ann Lara of Twin before the service Saturday In the war years, she was a Customer Appreciation Day Falls, funeral at 4 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. telephone operator. Shows Nightly 7:30 & 9:40 Friday, June 12, 2009 at Parkes Magic Valley Terminator Salvation PG-13 Funeral Home,2551 Kimberly Free Hamburgers/Hotdogs & Fixin’s 11 am to 2 pm The Summer Begins with this Action/Thriller Road in Twin Falls; visitation INVENTORY FREE Rock Chip repair to the fi rst 5 Customers DRAWING for FREE Windshield Replacement* BURLEY THEATRE from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the 678-5631 funeral home. 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By Ryan Howe said Burley coach Devin Burley first baseman Jake those three made the differ- Edgar Perez relieved Times-News writer Kunz. Mills. “Their leadoff hitter ence ad three Regulators Sanchez in the fifth and thumped And older. told me that he hasn’t seen homered. pitched a pair of solid RUPERT — No one in the While Burley’s American pitching this slow in six “I thought we played innings, striking out three Burley Green Sox dugout Legion Baseball Class A years.” OK,” Kunz said. “We got and allowing one run on two in RBI was too disappointed about team is made up of high Mills provided Burley’s some good work in. We had hits. their 7-1 loss to school underclassmen and a only run on a solo homer in a lot of hits that in our Burley will play Minico A the Pocatello Regulators few recently-graduated 18- the second, but the Green league would have been hits, at 5:45 p.m. today as the RBI in Wednesday’s RBI year-olds, the Regulators Sox managed just two hits but (Pocatello) just made Tournament continues. opener Tournament opener at consist of men in their after that. Pocatello pitcher plays.” Warburton Field. early- to mid-20s. Justin Allen never faced Burley starter Fonzie Pocatello 7, Burley 1 By Ryan Howe Burley 010 000 0 – 1 5 2 There wasn’t much more “Normally I’m taller than more than four Burley hit- Sanchez gave up home runs Pocatello 003 301 x – 7 8 0 Times-News writer Fonzie Sanchez, Edgar Perez (5) and Kody Moon; the Green Sox could do. most kids, but they run ters in an inning. to Byron Hunt in the third Justin Allen and Kris Gokey. W: Allen. L: Sanchez. Extra-base hits – 2B: Burley, Nelson Geary; Pocatello, “(The Regulators) are just around the bases and I’m While Pocatello had only and to Ben Cody and Matt Byron Hunt. HR: Burley, Jake Mills; Pocatello, Hunt, RUPERT — Early miscues bigger, faster and stronger,” looking up to them,” said three more hits than Burley, Harris in the fourth. Ben Cody, Matt Harris. riddled a young Minico A squad in the opening day of the RBI Tournament at Warburton Field as the Spartans lost 10-0 to Brigham City in six innings Wednesday. Minico committed four errors in first inning, which allowed the Bees to jump out to a 3-0 lead, which was plenty of run support for Brigham City pitcher Hunter Balmer, who threw a com- plete-game three-hit shutout with six strikeouts, one walk and one hit batter. INSIDE Find out who plays who and when with the tourney scedule.

See Sports 2 “This happens every year when we start Legion with these young guys,” said Minico coach Ben Frank. “The two things we have to focus on are playing with a higher intensity level and we’ve got to play with swag- ger. Those are things that will get better with that young group as the year goes on, but right now they’ve got to show up ready to play.” MARLINS PUNCH Of the eight runs Minico starter Sager Navarez sur- rendered in four innings of work, only two were earned. “Sager threw really well,” TYLER’S TICKET See MINICO, Sports 2

fter striking out Magicvalley.com in the 2008 Florida tabs READ about the signing process, Donnelley Major League plus other draft notes. Baseball First- Magicvalley.com/blogs/sports Tournament College of Year Player Draft, “I think it’s a good it’sA only fitting that the College of begins today organization to be with Southern Idaho saw its best strike- Southern Idaho because they try to build from Times-News out artist of 2009 get the first of within, and their guys when Bill Ingram Field on the what the Golden Eagles hope will be campus of Twin Falls High several calls this time around. they’re in the big leagues for a School will play host to the star Curtis on 2009 Donnelley Sports Sophomore right-handed pitcher Tyler couple years move on because Wood Bat Tournament, Curtis was the first CSI player taken in the which begins today and 2009 amateur draft, tabbed in the 13th of the money factor. That helps runs through Saturday. MLB Draft Day 2 round (398th overall selection) by the the young guys in their The eight-game, four- Florida Marlins. team tourney will feature The 6-foot-3,230-pound power pitch- organization keep moving up.” two area American Legion er from West Jordan, Utah, split time — CSI coach Boomer Walker, Baseball teams in the Class B Y D A V I D B A S H O R E between starting and closing duties for A Twin Falls Cowboys and CSI this season, posting a 9-2 record with taken by Florida and it seems like they’ve Kimberly Astros, who will T IMES-NEWS WRITER a 4.09 ERA and recording three saves. He developed power right-handed pitchers meet today at 5 p.m. struck out 80 batters in 70 1-3 innings this over the years and Tyler fits that mold. It’s Blackfoot and Capital are season. Curtis went 12-5 with a 3.97 ERA an organization that really fits him.” also slated to participate. in his CSI career, fanning 122 batters in 115 Curtis has already signed a National Each team will play three 2-3 innings of work. Letter of Intent to play for Brigham Young preliminary games, playing Curtis’ career CSI numbers Considering Florida’s track record for University next season, but being selected each of the other partici- developing young pitching — including fairly high in the draft could be enough to pants once to determine an Josh Beckett,Dontrelle Willis,Scott Olsen lure him away from the Cougars and overall record. All four and Josh Johnson — Curtis appears to toward signing a professional contract. teams will play once today W-L have landed in an ideal situations. Players that have college eligibility and twice on Friday. “I think it’s a good organization to be remaining must sign pro contracts by The teams will then be 12—5 with because they try to build from with- Aug. 15 or they’ll be entered into the 2010 seeded according to tourna- in, and their guys when they’re in the big draft pool. ment records for Saturday’s ERA leagues for a couple years move on Curtis is one of just two Scenic West games, with the top two 3.97 because of the money factor. That helps Athletic Conference players to be drafted squads going head-to-head the young guys in their organization keep thus far. Southern Nevada lefty Egan at 12:30 p.m., in the tourna- K’s-IP moving up,” said CSI coach Boomer Smith was a seventh-round selection by ment championship. 122—115 2-3 Walker, who spoke with Curtis shortly the Toronto Blue Jays (220th overall). after the news was handed down. Times-News file photos “I think (Curtis is) real excited to be See CURTIS, Sports 2 DONNELLEY SPORTS WOOD BAT TOURNAMENT CSI baseball brings in former player as new assistant At Bill Ingram Field, Twin Falls Today’s games Times-News assistant coach. all-Region MVP in 2005. drafted Welker in the 41st Capital vs. Blackfoot, 2:30 p.m. Welker, who replaces 18 honors in “Kris will be a great addi- round of the 2005 Major Kimberly vs. Twin Falls, 5 p.m. One member of the departed pitching coach 2003 before tion to the CSI baseball League Baseball First Player Friday’s games College of Southern Idaho Aaron Bond, will work with transferring staff,” said CSI head coach Draft, and he spent two Blackfoot vs. Twin Falls, 10 baseball family has depart- pitchers and catchers and to the Boomer Walker.“He under- years playing in the organi- a.m. ed, to be replaced by anoth- will also assist with recruit- University stands what it means to be a zation before becoming a Kimberly vs. Capital, 12:30 er. ing,according to the release. of Iowa. Golden Eagle and brings first-base coach for the p.m. In a news release issued Bond left the program to There he enthusiasm, energy and Clinton LumberKings, a Blackfoot vs. Kimberly 3 p.m. Wednesday,the CSI athletic be closer to family in Welker was a third- knowledge of what it takes Class A club then affiliated Capital vs. Twin Falls, 5:30 p.m. department announced the California. team All-Big to win in the Scenic West with the Texas Rangers. Saturday’s games hiring of former CSI player While a catcher at CSI, Ten selection and Athletic Conference.” Since 2007 Welker was a No.3 vs.No.4,10 a.m. Kris Welker as its newest Welker earned first team the Hawkeyes’ team The Chicago White Sox volunteer assistant at Iowa. No. 1 vs. No. 2, 12:30 p.m. Sports 2 Thursday, June 11, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Lopez blasts lift M’s over O’s Flores denied BALTIMORE — Jose Lopez homered twice and Felix Hernandez pitched seven solid innings for at nationals Seattle as the Mariners beat Baltimore 4-1 on Times-News Flores and Adams tied 14- Wednesday. 14 on points but Adams won Lopez finished with three Matt Flores of Twin Falls on a split decision. hits, raising his batting fell in his second bout at the Jerome 132-pounder Jesse average over the last 11 USA Boxing National Carnell was stopped in his games to .372 (16 for 43). He Championships, losing on initial match late Tuesday by hit a solo drive in the second the narrowest of decisions to Connor Johnson, a U.S. and a two-run shot in the Cleveland combatant Zeddie Army entrant from sixth for his third career Adams in their 141-pound Waterloo, Iowa. The referee multihomer game. matchup in Denver on called the bout in the third Hernandez (6-3) allowed Wednesday afternoon. round. one run and seven hits to improve to 4-0 for his career at Camden Yards. David Aardsma got three outs for his 10th save. Boras: No. 1 pick The Mariners have allowed three runs or less in a franchise-record eight pitcher Strasburg ‘a straight games. Ichiro Suzuki doubled, walked and was hit by a pitch to reach base for the different breed of cat’ 39th straight game, the WASHINGTON (AP) — that class of players,” Boras longest streak in the AL this Mega-hyped right-hander said. “They just happen to season. Steven Strasburg from San have that extraordinary abil- Jeremy Guthrie (4-6), Diego State was selected No. ity.” who gave up four runs and 1 overall in the Major League Boras wouldn’t give num- six hits in six innings, has Baseball amateur draft bers, but he’s expected to ask allowed 16 homers this sea- Tuesday by the mega-bad for a package worth several son, tops in the AL. Washington Nationals. times the value of the cur- Now comes a summer of rent high-water mark of RED SOX 6, YANKEES 5 negotiation and relaxation. $10.5 million that Mark Prior BOSTON — Mike Lowell AP photo The player will be the one received in 2001. The and Kevin Youkilis homered doing the relaxing, while Nationals have already Seattle Mariners second baseman Jose Lopez, second from left, celebrates his two-run home run with as Boston improved to 7-0 agent Scott Boras and the started their counteroffen- against New York this sea- teammate Yuniesky Betancourt (7) as Adrian Beltre, right, walks away during the sixth inning of Nationals work out what is sive, saying they’re not going son with a 6-5 victory Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. expected to be a record-set- to throw baseball’s salary Wednesday night. Carlos Pena and Willy nights came on the second tight left hamstring ended ting contract. structure out of whack for The Red Sox have beaten Aybar homered and Tampa pitch from Bobby Parnell (2- his night. Boras, meanwhile, made it one player and that the the Yankees eight straight Bay stopped a three-game 1), handing the hard-throw- Pittsburgh turned to clear he feels where his client expectations surrounding times dating to the last losing streak. ing rookie his first big league Karstens (3-4), who was stands headed into the con- Strasburg have reached game of last season — their Pena hit a solo homer in loss. bumped to the bullpen by tract talks. The agent put unrealistic proportions. longest winning streak the third inning and Aybar Philadelphia rallied from a Morton’s promotion. The Strasburg in the category of The Nationals, however, against their longtime rivals added a two-run shot off 4-1 deficit in the seventh and former starter gave up one “a different breed of cat,” are hardly in a good bargain- since 1912. John Lackey (1-2) for a 9-5 dealt the Mets their sixth loss run in 4 2-3 innings to earn belonging in the 1 percent of ing position. They need tal- Tim Wakefield (8-3) beat lead in the fifth. Aybar had this season after they led by the win, snapping the draft class that is low risk ent in the worst way, and the Yankees for the second an RBI single in Tampa Bay’s at least three runs. Pittsburgh’s three-game and worthy of big payoffs. they forfeited the pitcher straight time after losing to five-run second against Chan Ho Park (2-1) losing streak. “An extraordinary player they chose No. 9 overall a them in nine of his previous Lackey, who had won nine worked two scoreless receiving a substantial year ago — Aaron Crow — 10 decisions. Jonathan of 10 previous decisions innings for the win. Subbing CARDINALS 13, MARLINS 4 bonus far above other draft when they couldn’t get him Papelbon pitched the ninth against Tampa Bay. for injured closer Brad Lidge, MIAMI — Rick Ankiel fin- picks has happened before ... signed by the Aug. 15 dead- for his 15th save. The Rays rallied from a 3- Ryan Madson got three outs ished a single shy of the cycle Obviously Stephen falls into line. Mark Teixeira went 4 for 5 0 deficit to build a 7-3 lead for his third save. and Colby Rasmus also for New York, including his for Jeff Niemann, but the homered as St. Louis AL-leading 19th homer. rookie right-hander lasted ASTROS 2, CUBS 1 snapped a five-game losing MINICO RBI TOURNAMENT Chien-Ming Wang (0-4) just 3 2-3 innings. HOUSTON — Geoff streak. lasted just 2 2-3 innings — Blum singled in the winning The Cardinals scored their At Warburton Field, Minico Minico A vs. Poky Regulators, the second straight Yankees ROYALS 9, INDIANS 0 run with the bases loaded in season high runs on 18 hits.It Wednesday’s games 12:15 p.m. starter to get just eight outs. CLEVELAND — Gil the bottom of the ninth for was the most runs scored by Poky Regulators 7,Burley 1 Burley vs. Brigham City, 3 p.m. Meche tied a career high Houston. St.Louis since Aug.18,2008, Brigham City 10, Minico A 0, 6 Northridge vs. Caldwell, 5:45 TIGERS 2, WHITE SOX 1 with 11 strikeouts over seven The Cubs wasted a domi- at Atlanta in an 18-3 win. innings p.m. CHICAGO — Detroit’s innings and Kansas City hit nant start from Carlos Brendan Ryan went a Today’s games Minico AA vs. Helper, 8:30 p.m. Justin Verlander pitched a three home runs. Zambrano, who allowed a career-best 4 for 4, all sin- Northridge vs. Minico AA, Saturday’s games six-hitter for his first victory Alberto Callaspo had a run and three hits through gles, scored twice and drove 9:30 a.m. American No. 4 vs. National No. ever at U.S. Cellular Field. career-high four hits, eight innings. in a run, while Tyler Greene Helper vs. Caldwell, 12:15 p.m. 4, 10 a.m. Jim Thome hit his 552nd including his first career Miguel Tejada led off the had a career-high three hits. Brigham City vs. Poky American No. 3 vs. National No. home run and John Danks grand slam, for Kansas City. ninth with a single. After a Regulators, 3 p.m. 3, 1 p.m. pitched 7 1-3 strong innings, The Royals got two-run walk and a fly ball that ROCKIES 4, BREWERS 2 Burley vs. Minico A, 5:45 American No. 2 vs. National No. but the White Sox still fell homers from Jose Guillen advanced Tejada to third, MILWAUKEE — Troy Caldwell vs. Minico AA, 8:30 p.m. 2, 4 p.m. 6½ games behind AL and Miguel Olivo to win for Angel Guzman (2-1) inten- Tulowitzki and Brad Hawpe Friday’s games American No. 1 vs. National No. Central-leading Detroit. only the fourth time in their tionally walked Lance homered and Jorge De La Helper vs. Northridge, 9:30 a.m. 1 (Championship) 7 p.m. Adam Everett homered for last 19 games. Berkman to load the bases Rosa finally beat his old the Tigers, who have won Meche (3-5) allowed four and Blum lined a single up team, lifting Colorado to its five of their last six games. hits and three walks in win- the middle. seventh straight win. Minico Verlander (7-2) struck out ning for the first time in It is the Rockies’ longest nine and walked one in his seven starts. PIRATES 3, BRAVES 2 streak since they won 11 in a Continued from Sports 1 ning with Minico AA vs. second complete game this ATLANTA — Adam row in September 2007. Frank said. “And as the game Northridge (Utah) at 9:30 year.He has a 7-0 record and NATIONAL LEAGUE LaRoche drove in two runs That run helped propel went on, we played better.” a.m. league-low 1.10 ERA since PHILLIES 5, METS 4, 11 INNINGS and Jeff Karstens pitched them to the playoffs and Brigham City tacked on Minico A will play Burley April 27.The seven-decision NEW YORK — Chase well in his new role as a eventually the World Series four more runs in the fourth, at 5:45 p.m. Minico AA fin- winning streak matched his Utley led off the 11th inning reliever for Pittsburgh. before being swept by highlighted by an RBI single ishes the day with Caldwell career best of 2006,when he with his second homer of the Charlie Morton was Boston. by Kyle King and a solo home at 8:30 p.m. helped Detroit reach the game, minutes after right called up from Triple-A The Rockies improved to run over the center field wall World Series. fielder Jayson Werth saved Indianapolis to start against 9-4 under manager Jim by Jesse Gullion, who fin- Brigham City 10, Minico A 0, Philadelphia with a diving his former team, but the Tracy since he took over for ished 4-for-4. Six innings RAYS 9, ANGELS 5 catch. Pirates right-hander lasted Clint Hurdle. Marti Pawson batted 2- Minico A 000 000 – 0 3 5 Brigham City 301 402 – 10 11 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Utley’s third homer in two only one inning before a — The Associated Press for-3 for Minico. Sager Navarez, Dakota Rupard (5) and Marti Pawson; Hunter Balmer and Ethan Jones. W: Balmer. L: The RBI Tournament con- Navarez. tinues today with five games Extra-base hits – 2B: Brigham City, Mitch Parrish, Jesse Gullion, Cameron Simmons. HR: Brigham City, Childress: No Favre decision deadline this week at Warburton Field, begin- Gullion. MINNEAPOLIS He was unavail- the deal were not immedi- ning a dogfighting ring. Curtis — The Minnesota able for further ately available, but it was Vikings never told comment Wednes- expected to be for quite a bit NFL CREATES SPINE Continued from Sports 1 take full advantage of their Brett Favre to make day. Favre’s agent, less than the $41.7 million TREATMENT FOR RETIREES Walker admitted that see- opportunities and Tyler did up his mind by this Bus Cook, didn’t in guarantees Detroit gave NEW YORK — The NFL ing Curtis drafted was a good that.” week if he wants to return messages top pick Matthew Stafford is starting a spinal treat- day for CSI as well, but Two voice messages left play, according to left by The as part of a six-year deal ment program for retired played it down as a selling with Curtis were not coach Brad Associated Press. worth up to $78 million. players. point to future recruits. returned. Attempts to reach Childress. Childress is scheduled to New York’s last two top The league will make spe- “That’s a kid that came the Marlins were also unsuc- In fact, Childress said take questions from picks, linebacker Vernon cialists available at five hos- into the program as not a cessful. Wednesday,the team has no reporters today following Gholston and cornerback pitals across the United highly-recruited kid and in The concluding rounds of timetable for Favre to decide practice. Darrelle Revis, reported to States to evaluate and treat two short years he’s turned the draft will start today at about coming out of retire- training camp late while retirees with spinal injuries. into a 13th round pick,” 9:30 a.m. The draft ends ment again to quarterback JETS, ROOKIE QB SANCHEZ AGREE trying to negotiate deals. It will be available to any Walker said. “You can use it, after the completion of the Vikings. TO DEAL player whose pension is but a lot of it is the talent of Round 50 or when all 30 “I’m not into predicting FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — MORA: VICK DESERVES vested, which comes after the kid too. The program teams have passed on mak- the future, you know?” the The New York Jets and TO PLAY IN NFL he has played three seasons does a lot obviously but the ing a selection, whichever coach said. “We’ll just have quarterback Mark Sanchez RENTON, Wash. — plus four games. kids in the program have to occurs first. to see what’s around the reached an agreement on a Seattle coach Jim Mora says The hospitals involved in corner tomorrow.” multiyear contract Michael Vick deserves to be the program are Mount Childress called into local Wednesday. reinstated to the NFL, Sinai in New York City; the SCOPES radio station KFAN during Sanchez was the fifth though that second chance Emory University his drive to work and refuted overall pick in the NFL draft apparently wouldn’t come Orthopaedics and Spine Burris Fullfi eld II an earlier ESPN report that in April after leading in Seattle. Hospital in Atlanta; UCLA 6.5-20x50mm he had mandated Favre Southern California to a Mora, who coached Vick Health System in Los Item Number #200192 Matte Finish/Fine Plex BurrisBurris Fullfi eld IIII determine his status for the Rose Bowl victory over when he was the Atlanta Angeles; the U of California 4.5-14x42mm4.5-14x42mm MSRP $840.00 2009 season this week. Penn State with a record- Falcons’ quarterback, said in San Francisco; and Item Number ##200183200183 Asked if there was a dead- setting performance. The Wednesday during the Washington University in SALE $ 00 Matte Finish/Ballistic Plex PRICE 399 line, Childress said quarterback is competing Seahawks’ mandatory St. Louis. MSRP $611.00 “absolutely not” — unless it with veteran Kellen minicamp: “I believe he’s Each medical center pro- SALE $ 99 came from Favre’s wife, Clemens for the Jets’ start- paid his debt to society.” vides an orthopedic spinal PRICE 369 Deanna, or “somebody like ing job, up for grabs after But Mora said Seattle surgeon who will direct the FREE MOUNTING FREE BORE SIGHTING that.” the retirement of Brett won’t be adding any quar- program and also includes a (Limited to stock on hand) Childress added: Favre. terbacks. neurosurgeon. Players who “Certainly not from me. The Jets made the NFL commissioner Roger can’t afford treatment can 203 5th Ave. South Not even close. Don’t know announcement while Goodell has not committed get financial aid from the Twin Falls, ID 83301 where that would’ve Sanchez was still at practice to reinstating Vick after he NFL Player Care 733-3546 dropped out of the sky during the afternoon ses- completes his 23-month Foundation. www.redstradingpost.com from.” sion of minicamp. Terms of sentence on July 20 for run- — The Associated Press Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Thursday, June 11, 2009 Sports 2 SCOREBOARD

DP—Detroit 1, Chicago 1. LOB—Detroit 5, Chicago 4. Rownd cf 4 2 2 1 FLopez 2b 3 0 1 0 Thursday, June 4: Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 BASEBALL 2B—Thames (3), Bri.Anderson (5). HR—Everett (2), Renteri ss 5 0 3 1 GParra lf 4 0 0 0 Saturday, June 6: Detroit 5, Pittsburgh 0 American League Thome (11). SB—Getz (7). CS—Granderson (3), Beckham Winn rf 4 3 2 1 J.Upton rf 4 1 0 0 Tuesday, June 9: Pittsburgh 2, Detroit 1, series tied 3-3 All Times MDT (1). S—Podsednik, Bri.Anderson. GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN Sandovl 1b 5 1 4 3 S.Drew ss 4 1 1 2 Friday, June 12: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6 p.m. IP H R ER BB SO FLewis lf 4 0 0 0 Rynlds 3b 4 1 2 1 EAST W L Pct GB Detroit Affeldt p 0 0 0 0 Monter c 3 0 0 0 TENNIS Boston 35 24 .593 — Verlander W,7-2 9 6 1 1 1 9 weights, Charles Huerta (10-0-0) vs. Noe Howry p 0 0 0 0 Boyer p 0 0 0 0 New York 34 25 .576 1 Chicago LOCAL Lopez Jr. (4-0-0); lightweights, Luis Ramos Schrhlt ph 1 0 0 0 CYoung cf 4 1 1 0 Toronto 34 27 .557 2 Danks L,4-5 71-3 5 2 2 2 7 (10-0-0) vs. Baudel Cardenas (18-16-2); jun- Meddrs p 0 0 0 0 Whitsll 1b 3 0 2 0 ATP World Tour AEGON Tampa Bay 30 31 .492 6 Dotel 12-30001 2 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL ior lightweights, David Rodela (12-1-3) vs. Uribe 3b 5 2 3 1 Bucknr p 0 0 0 1 Championships Wednesday Baltimore 25 34 .424 10 HBP—by Danks (Inge). Class A Juan Garcia (14-2-0), at Los Angeles Frndsn 2b 5 0 1 0 Vasquz p 0 0 0 0 At The Queen’s Club CENTRAL W L Pct GB Umpires—Home, Brian Runge; First, Derryl Cousins; Donnelley Wood Bat Tournament, Twin GOLF Whitsd c 5 1 2 0 Byrnes ph 1 0 0 0 London Second, Bill Miller; Third, Jim Joyce. Falls 10:30 a.m. Cain p 3 0 0 0 Zavada p 0 0 0 0 Purse: $1.05 million (WT250) Detroit 33 26 .559 — T—2:12. A—28,079 (40,615). Kimberly vs. Twin Falls, 5 p.m. TGC — LPGA, McDonald’s Championship, Torres lf 1 0 0 0 Snyder c 1 0 0 0 Surface: Grass-Outdoor Minnesota 29 31 .483 4½ RBI Tournament, Rupert first round, at Havre de Grace, Md. Totals 42 9 17 7 Totals 31 4 7 4 Singles Chicago 27 33 .450 6½ Northridge (Utah) vs. Minico AA, 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. San Francisco 011 033 001 — 9 Second Round Kansas City 25 33 .431 7½ ROYALS 9, INDIANS 0 Burley vs. Minico A, 5:45 p.m. Arizona 022 000 000 — 4 Cleveland 26 35 .426 8 Caldwell vs. Minico AA, 8:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, St. Jude Classic, first E—F.Lopez (7), Boyer (1), J.Upton (3). DP—San Francisco Nicolas Mahut, France, def. Marin Cilic (5), Croatia, 7-6 Kansas City Cleveland round, at Memphis, Tenn. 1, Arizona 1. LOB—San Francisco 8, Arizona 8. 2B—Winn (1), 7-6 (4). WEST W L Pct GB ab r h bi ab r h bi MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Steve Darcis, Belgium, def. Alberto Martin, Spain, 6-2, Noon (17), Uribe 2 (10), Whiteside (1), Whitesell (5). HR— 6-4. Texas 33 25 .569 — DeJess lf 5 0 2 0 BFrncs cf-rf 4 0 1 0 WGN — Detroit at Chicago White Sox Sandoval (5), Uribe (1), S.Drew (3), Reynolds (15). S— Los Angeles 29 28 .509 3½ Blmqst cf-rf 5 0 1 0 JCarrll 2b 4 0 0 0 TV SCHEDULE Buckner 2. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (16), Spain, def. Gilles Muller, Seattle 29 30 .492 4½ Butler 1b 5 2 1 0 VMrtnz 1b 3 0 0 0 5 p.m. IP H R ER BB SO Luxembourg, 7-6 (3), 6-3. Oakland 26 31 .456 6½ JGuilln rf 3 2 2 2 Crowe cf 1 0 0 0 BOXING FSN — Seattle at Baltimore San Francisco Mikhail Youzhny (14), Russia, def. Marcos Baghdatis, Tuesday’s Games Maier ph-cf 1 0 0 0 Choo rf 3 0 0 0 7 p.m. NBA BASKETBALL Cain W,8-1 61-3 6 4 4 5 6 Cyprus, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Cleveland 8, Kansas City 4 Teahen 3b 2 2 1 0 Gimenz lf 1 0 0 0 VERSUS — Featherweights, Ricky Lopez (3- 7 p.m. Affeldt 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 Andy Murray (1), Britain, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy, 6-1, Baltimore 3, Seattle 1 LHrndz 3b 1 0 0 0 DeRosa lf 2 0 0 0 0-0) vs. Rufino Serrano (1-0-0); feather- ABC — Playoffs, finals, Game 4, L.A. Lakers Howry 1 0 0 0 1 0 6-4. L.A. Angels 4, Tampa Bay 3 Callasp 2b 4 2 4 4 Garko 1b 1 0 0 0 at Orlando Medders 1 0 0 0 0 0 Lleyton Hewitt (15), Australia, def. Frederico Gil, Boston 7, N.Y. Yankees 0 B.Pena dh 3 0 0 1 Hafner dh 4 0 1 0 Arizona Portugal, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Toronto 9, Texas 0 Olivo c 3 1 1 2 JhPerlt 3b 3 0 1 0 Ivo Karlovic (9), Croatia, def. Julien Benneteau, France, Buckner L,2-2 52-3 13 8 8 0 5 7-6 (7), 6-7 (4), 6-2. Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 6, 10 innings PenaJr ss 4 0 1 0 Valuen ss 4 0 1 0 T—2:25. A—12,770 (48,290). Werth rf 4 1 1 0 FMrtnz ph 1 0 1 0 Vasquez 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 Minnesota 10, Oakland 5 Shppch c 2 0 0 0 Zavada 1 1 0 0 0 0 Gilles Simon (3), France, def. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, Wednesday’s Games Totals 36 9 13 9 Totals 32 0 4 0 Feliz 3b 5 0 1 1 Parnell p 0 0 0 0 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). Ruiz c 4 0 0 0 DWrght 3b 5 1 3 0 Boyer 2 2 1 0 2 1 Xavier Malisse, Belgium, def. Rik De Voest, South Kansas City 9, Cleveland 0 Kansas City 010 440 000 — 9 Park p 0 0 0 0 Tatis 1b 5 0 0 0 WP—Buckner 2. Seattle 4, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 000 000 000 — 0 Tuesday’s Late AL Box Umpires—Home, Chris Guccione; First, Todd Tichenor; Africa, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (8). Tampa Bay 9, L.A. Angels 5 E—Teahen (6). DP—Cleveland 2. LOB—Kansas City 3, Madson p 0 0 0 0 Church rf 3 1 0 0 Juan Carlos Ferrero, Spain, def. Paul-Henri Mathieu TWINS 10, ATHLETICS 5 Hamels p 1 0 0 0 Santos c 5 1 3 0 Second, Jerry Layne; Third, Tony Randazzo. (11), France, 6-4, 6-4. Boston 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Cleveland 8. 2B—DeJesus (11), Butler (18), Pena Jr. (1). Dobbs ph 1 0 1 0 WValdz pr 0 0 0 0 T—2:51. A—22,428 (48,652). Toronto at Texas, ppd., rain HR—J.Guillen (7), Callaspo (3), Olivo (7). SB—Valbuena Minnesota Oakland Tschnr p 0 0 0 0 Schndr c 1 0 0 0 Detroit 2, Chicago White Sox 1 (1). CS—Callaspo (1). SF—B.Pena. ab r h bi ab r h bi Bako ph 1 0 0 0 Pelfrey p 3 1 2 1 DODGERS 6, PADRES 4 Minnesota at Oakland, late IP H R ER BB SO Span cf 2 0 0 0 OCarer ss 3 0 0 0 Durbin p 0 0 0 0 SGreen p 0 0 0 0 ATP World Tour Gerry Weber Open Thursday’s Games Kansas City Gomez cf 4 0 1 2 Crosby ss 1 1 1 0 S.Eyre p 0 0 0 0 DnMrp ph 1 0 0 0 San Diego Los Angeles Wednesday Detroit (E.Jackson 6-3) at Chicago White Sox (G.Floyd Meche W,3-5 7 4 0 0 3 11 Tolbert 2b-3b6 1 1 0 Kenndy 2b 3 1 2 2 JRomr p 0 0 0 0 Felicin p 0 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi At Gerry Weber Stadion 4-5), 12:05 p.m. Mahay 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mauer c 4 1 2 0 Cust rf 3 1 0 0 Coste c 1 0 1 0 Reed lf 1 0 1 0 Gwynn cf 4 1 3 0 Pierre lf 4 0 0 0 Halle, Germany Minnesota (Blackburn 5-2) at Oakland (Cahill 3-5), Farnsworth 1 0 0 0 0 1 Mornea 1b 5 2 4 2 Hollidy lf 3 0 0 0 Totals 41 5 9 4 Totals 47 4 16 4 Eckstn 2b 5 1 3 1 Hudson 2b 4 1 1 1 Purse: $1.05 million (WT250) 1:35 p.m. Cleveland Kubel dh 5 1 2 3 Denorfi lf 1 0 0 1 Philadelphia000 100 300 01 — 5 Giles rf 5 1 1 1 Ethier rf 4 2 3 2 Surface: Grass-Outdoor Kansas City (Greinke 8-2) at Cleveland (Sowers 1-3), Pavano L,6-5 42-3 11 9 9 1 1 Crede 3b 3 1 0 0 Giambi dh 4 0 0 0 New York 001 300 000 00 — 4 AdGnzl 1b 2 0 0 0 Loney 1b 4 0 0 0 Singles 5:05 p.m. J.Lewis 31-3 1 0 0 0 4 ACasill pr-2b 0 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 3 0 0 1 E—D.Wright (8). DP—Philadelphia 1, New York 2. LOB— Kzmnff 3b 4 0 1 2 Blake 3b 3 1 1 0 First Round Seattle (Olson 0-1) at Baltimore (Uehara 2-3), 5:05 p.m. Jo.Smith 1 1 0 0 0 1 Cuddyr rf 5 2 1 0 DBartn 1b 3 0 0 1 Philadelphia 5, New York 16. 2B—Pelfrey (1). HR—Utley Headly lf 4 0 1 0 Martin c 3 0 2 0 Lukas Lacko, Slovakia, def. Harel Levy, Israel, 7-6 (6), L.A. Angels (E.Santana 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Price 1-0), HBP—by J.Lewis (Olivo). BHarrs ss 4 1 3 0 Hannhn 3b 4 1 1 0 2 (15). SB—Victorino (10), Cora (5), D.Wright 2 (16). S— Hundly c 2 0 1 0 Furcal ss 3 1 1 1 6-2. 5:08 p.m. Umpires—Home, Laz Diaz; First, Eric Cooper; Second, DlmYn lf 4 1 2 3 RDavis cf 3 1 1 0 Tatis. HBlanc c 1 0 0 0 Kemp cf 3 1 3 2 Second Round N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 5-3) at Boston (Penny 5-2), Mike Reilly; Third, Chuck Meriwether. Totals 42 10 16 10 Totals 31 5 5 5 IP H R ER BB SO JoWilsn ss 3 0 0 0 Blngsly p 2 0 0 0 Mischa Zverev, Germany, def. Tomas Berdych (5), 5:10 p.m. T—2:38. A—16,257 (45,199). Minnesota 010 004 410 — 10 Philadelphia EGnzlz ph 1 0 0 0 Leach p 0 0 0 0 Czech Republic 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8). Toronto (Richmond 4-3) at Texas (Holland 1-3), 6:05 p.m. Oakland 000 000 005 — 5 Hamels 5 11 4 4 2 1 CYoung p 1 1 0 0 Loretta ph 1 0 0 0 Benjamin Becker, Germany, def. Rainer Schuettler (8), Friday’s Games E—A.Casilla (5). DP—Minnesota 1. LOB—Minnesota 10, Taschner 1 0 0 0 0 0 Venale ph 1 0 0 0 Belisari p 0 0 0 0 Germany, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Minnesota at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. RAYS 9, ANGELS 5 Oakland 4. 2B—Gomez (6), B.Harris (10), Delm.Young Durbin 2-3 1 0 0 2 0 Moreno p 0 0 0 0 Troncs p 0 0 0 0 Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, def. Dmitry Tursunov Atlanta at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. (2), R.Davis (3). HR—Morneau (16), Kubel (8). SB— Adams p 0 0 0 0 DeWitt ph 1 0 0 0 (6), Russia, 6-4, 7-6 (6). Los Angeles Tampa Bay S.Eyre 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 Boston at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. R.Davis (7). CS—Kennedy (3). SF—Delm.Young. J.Romero 1 1 0 0 1 1 Merdth p 0 0 0 0 Broxtn p 0 0 0 0 Tommy Haas, Germany, def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (4), Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. ab r h bi ab r h bi IP H R ER BB SO C.Floyd ph 1 0 0 0 France, 6-3, 7-6 (3). N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Figgins 3b 4 1 2 2 BUpton cf 4 1 1 0 Minnesota Park W,2-1 2 3 0 0 0 2 Totals 34 4 10 4 Totals 32 6 11 6 St. Louis at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. Abreu rf 4 0 1 1 Crwfrd lf 4 0 2 1 S.Baker W,4-6 8 4 3 3 1 8 Madson S,3-4 1 0 0 0 0 0 San Diego 200 010 001 — 4 JRiver lf 5 0 2 1 Longori 3b 4 0 0 0 New York Florida at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Crain 0 1 2 1 1 0 Pelfrey 6 6 4 2 1 2 Los Angeles 111 020 01x — 6 WTA Tour AEGON Classic Washington at Tampa Bay, 5:38 p.m. Guerrr dh 5 0 2 0 C.Pena 1b 4 2 2 1 Mijares 1-3 0 0 0 2 1 E—Hundley (3). DP—San Diego 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB— Wednesday KMorls 1b 5 0 0 0 Zobrist 2b 3 3 2 0 S.Green BS,2-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee, 6:05 p.m. Nathan S,12-14 2-3 0 0 0 0 2 Feliciano 1 0 0 0 0 0 San Diego 8, Los Angeles 6. 2B—Gwynn (4), Hundley At Edgbaston Priory Club L.A. Dodgers at Texas, 6:05 p.m. MIzturs ss 1 1 0 0 WAyar dh 3 2 2 3 Oakland (7). HR—Hudson (4), Ethier 2 (11), Kemp (7). SB—Furcal Birmingham, England Napoli c 4 1 1 0 Gross rf 4 1 1 1 Fr.Rodriguez 2 1 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. Bre.Anderson L,3-6 52-3 10 5 5 1 5 Parnell L,2-1 1 1 1 1 1 0 (4). CS—Ethier (2). Purse: $220,000 (Intl.) Seattle at Colorado, 7:10 p.m. MthwsJ cf 4 1 1 1 Navarr c 4 0 0 1 S.Casilla 1-3 2 4 4 2 0 IP H R ER BB SO Surface: Grass-Outdoor Kndrck 2b 3 1 1 0 Brignc ss 4 0 1 0 Pelfrey pitched to 3 batters in the 7th. San Diego at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. Springer 1 1 0 0 0 2 Umpires—Home, Randy Marsh; First, Dan Iassogna; San Diego Singles Oakland at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. Totals 35 5 10 5 Totals 34 9 11 7 E.Gonzalez 2 3 1 1 0 2 C.Young L,4-5 5 6 5 5 1 1 First Round Los Angeles 030 200 000 — 5 Second, Mike Winters; Third, Lance Barksdale. S.Casilla pitched to 4 batters in the 7th. T—3:48. A—38,723 (41,800). Moreno 1 2 0 0 1 0 Alla Kudryatseva, Russia, def. Naomi Broady, Britain, Tampa Bay 052 020 00x — 9 S.Baker pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. Adams 1 1 0 0 0 0 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-4. National League E—Figgins (6), Gross (2), Brignac (2). DP—Los Angeles All Times MDT Crain pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. Meredith 1 2 1 1 2 0 Aravane Rezai (15), France, def. Mariana Duque 1. LOB—Los Angeles 9, Tampa Bay 3. 2B—Abreu (13), HBP—by S.Baker (Kennedy), by E.Gonzalez (Crede). PIRATES 3, BRAVES 2 Los Angeles Marino, Colombia, 6-4, 6-1. EAST W L Pct GB Matthews Jr. (6), Kendrick (7), Gross (5). 3B—Figgins Umpires—Home, Marty Foster; First, Chad Fairchild; Pittsburgh Atlanta Billingsley W,8-3 52-3 8 3 3 2 5 Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, def. Yaroslava Philadelphia 34 23 .596 — (3), Guerrero (1). HR—C.Pena (18), W.Aybar (5). SB— Second, John Hirschbeck; Third, Wally Bell. ab r h bi ab r h bi Leach H,3 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Shvedova, Kazakhstan 6-7 (5), 7-6 (7), 6-3. New York 31 26 .544 3 M.Izturis (6), B.Upton (18), Zobrist (7). SF—Abreu. T—3:03. A—10,127 (35,067). McCtch cf 5 0 0 0 McLoth cf 4 0 1 0 Belisario H,8 1 0 0 0 0 1 Lilia Osterloh, U.S., def. Maria Elena Camerin, Italy, 6-7 Atlanta 29 29 .500 5½ IP H R ER BB SO Morgan lf 5 1 2 0 YEscor ss 4 1 2 0 Troncoso H,4 1 1 0 0 1 1 (4), 7-5, 6-3. Florida 29 32 .475 7 Los Angeles NL Boxes FSnchz 2b 4 0 2 0 C.Jones 3b 4 0 0 0 Broxton S,14-16 1 11 11 2 Second Round Washington 15 41 .268 18½ Lackey L,1-2 5 11 9 8 2 2 AdLRc 1b 3 0 1 2 McCnn c 4 0 2 1 HBP—by Billingsley (Hundley). WP—Billingsley. Sania Mirza, India, def. Anne Keothavong (11), Britain, R.Thompson 2 0 0 0 0 3 ASTROS 2, CUBS 1 Umpires—Home, Tim Welke; First, Jim Reynolds; 6-1, 7-6 (5). CENTRAL W L Pct GB J.Speier 1 0 0 0 0 2 AnLRc 3b 2 1 0 0 GAndrs lf 4 1 1 1 Chicago Houston Moss rf 3 0 0 0 Norton 1b 4 0 0 0 Second, Angel Campos; Third, Bill Welke. Aleksandra Wozniak (3), Canada, def. Olga Govortsova, Milwaukee 33 26 .559 — Tampa Bay T—3:03. A—35,313 (56,000). Belarus, 6-4, 6-4. Niemann 32-3 7 5 4 3 3 ab r h bi ab r h bi Grabow p 0 0 0 0 Francr rf 3 0 0 0 St. Louis 32 28 .533 1½ A Soriano lf 3 0 0 0 Bourn cf 3 0 1 0 Hinske ph 1 0 0 0 KJhnsn 2b 3 0 0 0 Stefanie Voegele, Switzerland, def. Ekaterina Cincinnati 30 27 .526 2 Cormier W,1-1 21-3 2 0 0 1 2 Makarova (6), Russia, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Isringhausen 1 0 0 0 0 2 Theriot ss 4 0 2 0 Tejada ss 4 1 1 0 Capps p 0 0 0 0 Jurrjns p 2 0 0 0 Chicago 29 27 .518 2½ Bradley rf 4 0 1 0 Pence 1b 2 1 0 0 Jarmll c 3 0 1 1 OFlhrt p 0 0 0 0 Naomi Cavaday, Britain, def. Tamarine Tanasugarn Pittsburgh 27 32 .458 6 J.Nelson 11-3 0 0 0 0 0 College World Series (12), Thailand, 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-4. Wheeler 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 D Lee 1b 4 0 1 0 Ca. Lee 4 0 2 0 JaWlsn ss 4 0 0 0 Moylan p 0 0 0 0 At Rosenblatt Stadium Houston 26 31 .456 6 Re. Jhnsn cf 3 0 0 0 Berkman 1b 3 0 0 0 Morton p 0 0 0 0 M.Diaz ph 1 0 0 0 Omaha, Neb. Maria Sharapova, Russia, leads Alexa Glatch, U.S., 6-3, HBP—by Isringhausen (M.Izturis). WP—Lackey. 5-4, susp., rain. WEST W L Pct GB Umpires—Home, Rob Drake; First, Jeff Kellogg; Fkdme ph-cf 1 0 0 0 Blum 3b 4 0 1 2 Duke ph 0 0 0 0 Bennett p 0 0 0 0 Double Elimination Soto c 3 1 1 1 Kata 2b 3 0 0 0 Karstns p 1 0 0 0 Saturday, June 13 Julia Goerges, Germany, leads Sara Errani (8), Italy, 2- Los Angeles 40 20 .667 — Second, Tim Timmons; Third, Mark Wegner. 0, susp., rain. T—3:00. A—15,658 (36,973). Scales 3 0 1 0 Sampson p 0 0 0 0 SBurntt p 0 0 0 0 Game 1 — Arkansas (39-22) vs. Cal State Fullerton (47- San Francisco 30 27 .526 8½ Fontnt ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Quintero c 3 0 0 0 Monroe ph-rf1 1 0 0 14), Noon Melinda Czink (16), Hungary, leads Barbora Zahlavova San Diego 27 31 .466 12 Miles 2b 4 0 1 0 W Rodriguez p 2 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 33 2 6 2 Game 2 — Virginia (48-13-1) vs. LSU (51-16), 5 p.m. Strycova, Czech Republic, 6-2, 2-3, susp., rain. Colorado 27 32 .458 12½ Zambrano p 3 0 0 0 Keppinger 2b 1 0 0 0 Pittsburgh 002 000 100 — 3 Sunday, June 14 Urszula Radwanska, Poland, leads Petra Cetkovska, Arizona 25 34 .424 14½ RED SOX 6, YANKEES 5 Atlanta 000 001 001 — 2 Czech Republic, 6-3, 4-4, susp., rain. Tuesday’s Games A. Guzman p 0 0 0 0 Game 3 — Arizona State (49-12) vs. North Carolina (47- New York Boston Totals 33 1 7 1 Totals 29 2 5 2 LOB—Pittsburgh 12, Atlanta 4. 2B—F.Sanchez (21), 16), Noon Cincinnati 3, Washington 2 McLouth (9), Y.Escobar (14), McCann 2 (10). HR— N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 5 ab r h bi ab r h bi Kansas City 010 000 000 — 1 Game 4 — Southern Mississippi (40-24) vs. Texas (46- TRANSACTIONS Jeter ss 5 0 0 0 Pedroia 2b 5 0 1 1 Cleveland 000 000 101 — 2 G.Anderson (3). SB—Morgan (14). S—Duke. 14-1), 5 p.m. Atlanta 4, Pittsburgh 3 IP H R ER BB SO Florida 4, St. Louis 3 Damon lf 5 1 1 1 J.Drew rf 2 2 1 0 One out when winning run scored. Monday, June 15 BASEBALL Teixeir 1b 5 2 4 1 Youkils 1b 4 1 1 2 DP—Chicago 1, Houston 1. LOB—Chicago 7, Houston 6. Pittsburgh Game 5 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, Noon American League Chicago Cubs 7, Houston 1 Morton 1 1 0 0 0 0 Colorado 3, Milwaukee 2 ARdrgz 3b 3 0 0 0 Bay lf 4 0 1 1 HR—Soto (3). Game 6 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 5 p.m. SEATTLE MARINERS—Assigned RHP Denny Stark out- R.Pena pr 0 0 0 0 Lowell 3b 4 1 1 1 IP H R ER BB SO Karstens W,3-4 42-3 4 1 1 0 0 Tuesday, June 16 right to Tacoma (PCL). San Francisco 9, Arizona 4 S.Burnett H,4 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 4 Cano 2b 5 0 0 1 D.Ortiz dh 2 0 0 0 Chicago Game 7 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, Noon TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Agreed to terms with OF David Posada c 5 1 2 1 Kotsay cf 4 0 1 0 Zambrano 8 3 1 1 2 3 Grabow H,10 2 0 0 0 0 2 Game 8 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 5 p.m. Dellucci on a minor league contact and assigned him Wednesday’s Games Capps S,14-16 1 1 1 1 0 0 Cincinnati at Washington, late, rain HMatsu dh 3 1 2 0 NGreen ss 4 1 1 0 A. Guzman L, 2-1 1-3 2 1 1 2 0 to Las Vegas (PCL). Swisher rf 2 0 1 0 Kottars c 4 1 2 1 Houston Atlanta National League Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Mets 4, 11 innings Jurrjens L,5-4 6 4 2 2 3 7 Pittsburgh 3, Atlanta 2 Gardnr pr-cf 0 0 0 0 W. Rodriguez 7 5 1 1 2 6 CHICAGO CUBS—Activated INF Aaron Miles from the MeCarr cf-rf 3 0 1 1 Sampson W,3-0 2 2 0 0 0 2 O’Flaherty 2-3 1 1 1 1 0 BASKETBALL 15-day DL. Optioned INF-OF Jake Fox to Iowa (PCL). St. Louis 13, Florida 4 Moylan 11-3 0 0 0 1 0 Houston 2, Chicago Cubs 1 Totals 36 5 11 5 Totals 33 6 9 6 Umpires—Home, Paul Schrieber; First, Ed Rapuano; HOUSTON ASTROS—Activated RHP Geoff Geary from New York 010 110 200 — 5 Second, Joe West; Third, Paul Nauert. Bennett 1 1 0 0 2 1 NBA Finals the 15-day DL and sent him outright to Round Rock Colorado 4, Milwaukee 2 HBP—by Jurrjens (An.LaRoche), by O’Flaherty All Times MDT San Francisco at Arizona, late Boston 121 200 00x — 6 T—2:24. A—29,840 (40,976). (PCL). DP—Boston 1. LOB—New York 10, Boston 9. 2B—Teixeira (Monroe). (Best-of-7) NEW YORK METS—Acquired OF Chip Ambres from San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, late Umpires—Home, Doug Eddings; First, Hunter Thursday, June 4: L.A. Lakers 100, Orlando 75 Thursday’s Games 2 (17), H.Matsui (12), Pedroia (17), Kottaras 2 (7). 3B— Boston. Announced OF Emil Brown cleared waivers J.Drew (2). HR—Damon (13), Teixeira (19), Posada (9), Wendelstedt; Second, Brian Knight; Third, Dana Sunday, June 7: L.A. Lakers 101, Orlando 96, OT and accepted an outright assignment to Buffalo (IL). St. Louis (Wellemeyer 5-6) at Florida (A.Miller 2-2), ROCKIES 4, BREWERS 2 DeMuth. Tuesday, June 9: Orlando 108, L.A. Lakers 104, L.A. 10:10 a.m. Youkilis (10), Lowell (10). SB—R.Pena (3). S— WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Me.Cabrera. Colorado Milwaukee T—2:42. A—21,610 (49,743). Lakers lead series 2-1 Drew Storen and assigned him to Hagerstown (SAL). Pittsburgh (Maholm 4-2) at Atlanta (J.Vazquez 4-5), ab r h bi ab r h bi Thursday, June 11: L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 7 p.m. 11:10 a.m. IP H R ER BB SO BASKETBALL New York Fowler cf 5 0 0 0 McGeh 2b 3 1 1 0 CARDINALS 13, MARLINS 4 Sunday, June 14: L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 6 p.m. National Basketball Association Chicago Cubs (Dempster 4-3) at Houston (R.Ortiz 3-2), Barmes 2b 5 1 2 0 Hardy ss 4 0 0 0 Tuesday, June 16: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m., if 12:05 p.m. Wang L,0-4 22-3 6 4 4 3 3 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Named Todd Fleming vice pres- Hughes 32-3 2 2 2 2 5 Helton 1b 3 1 1 1 Braun lf 2 1 1 1 St. Louis Florida necessary ident of ticket sales. Colorado (Cook 4-3) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 6-2), Hawpe rf 4 1 2 2 Fielder 1b 4 0 2 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Thursday, June 18: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m., if 12:05 p.m. Coke 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 SACRAMENTO KINGS—Named Paul Westphal coach. Aceves 1 1 0 0 1 0 Street p 0 0 0 0 MCmrn cf 3 0 0 0 Schmkr 2b-lf 6 0 1 2 Coghln lf 4 1 2 0 necessary FOOTBALL San Francisco (J.Sanchez 2-5) at Arizona (Scherzer 2- Stewart 3b 5 0 0 0 Hart rf 4 0 1 0 Duncan lf 4 1 1 0 Bonifac 3b 4 1 1 0 4), 1:40 p.m. Boston National Football League Wakefield W,8-3 6 8 3 3 3 2 Tlwtzk ss 3 1 1 1 MiRivr c 4 0 0 0 Barden 3b 1 0 1 1 HRmrz ss 5 1 1 1 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed K Shane Andrus. Cincinnati (Owings 3-7) at Washington (Lannan 3-5), CGnzlz lf 1 0 0 0 Hall 3b 2 0 0 0 Pujols 1b 4 1 1 0 Cantu 1b 3 0 2 1 WNBA 2:35 p.m. R.Ramirez H,8 2-3 3 2 2 0 1 All Times MDT NEW YORK JETS—Agreed to terms with QB Mark Okajima H,10 11-3 0 0 0 1 3 Iannett c 2 0 0 0 Catlntt ph 1 0 0 0 Rasms cf 5 2 2 3 Gload 1b 2 0 0 0 Sanchez on a multiyear contract. Signed P Reggie Philadelphia (Moyer 4-5) at N.Y. Mets (Redding 0-2), DeLRs p 2 0 0 0 Bush p 1 0 0 0 Ankiel rf 5 3 3 2 Hermid rf 5 1 3 2 EASTERN W L Pct GB 5:10 p.m. Papelbon S,15-16 1 0 0 0 1 1 Hodges. Waived P Eric Wilbur. Balk—Hughes. RFlors p 0 0 0 0 Gerut ph 1 0 0 0 YMolin c 4 2 2 1 Uggla 2b 4 0 0 0 Washington 3 0 1.000 — Canadian Football League Friday’s Games JoPerlt p 0 0 0 0 McClng p 0 0 0 0 TGreen 3b-2b5 1 3 0 C.Ross cf 4 0 1 0 Minnesota at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Umpires—Home, Gerry Davis; First, James Hoye; Atlanta 1 1 .500 1½ EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Released LB Derrick Doggett. Second, C.B. Bucknor; Third, Mike Everitt. Atkins ph 1 0 0 0 Counsll ph 1 0 0 0 Wnwrg p 2 0 0 0 RPauln c 3 0 1 0 Connecticut 1 1 .500 1½ HOCKEY Atlanta at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Daley p 0 0 0 0 CSmith p 0 0 0 0 Ludwck ph 1 1 0 1 Volstad p 2 0 0 0 Boston at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. T—3:23. A—38,121 (37,373). Detroit 1 2 .333 2 National Hockey League Splrghs rf 0 0 0 0 Gamel ph 1 0 0 0 C.Perez p 0 0 0 0 Sanchs p 0 0 0 0 Indiana 1 2 .333 2 DALLAS STARS—Fired coach Dave Tippett. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. Totals 31 4 6 4 Totals 31 2 5 2 Stavinh ph 1 0 0 0 De Aza ph 1 0 0 0 N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Chicago 0 1 .000 2 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS—Agreed to terms with G Ray Colorado 000 120 100 — 4 DReyes p 0 0 0 0 CrMrtn p 0 0 0 0 New York 0 1 .000 2 Emery on a one-year contract. St. Louis at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. MARINERS 4, ORIOLES 1 Milwaukee 002 000 000 — 2 BrRyan ss 5 2 4 1 BCarrll ph 0 0 0 0 LACROSSE Florida at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Seattle Baltimore DP—Colorado 1, Milwaukee 1. LOB—Colorado 10, Badnhp p 0 0 0 0 WESTERN W L Pct GB National Lacrosse League Washington at Tampa Bay, 5:38 p.m. ab r h bi ab r h bi Milwaukee 8. 2B—Barmes 2 (14), Helton (14), Hawpe Totals 43 13 18 11 Totals 37 4 11 4 Minnesota 3 0 1.000 — CALGARY ROUGHNECKS—Announced the resignation of Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee, 6:05 p.m. ISuzuki rf 3 0 1 0 BRorts 2b 4 0 3 1 (18), McGehee (4), Braun (13), Fielder 2 (12). HR— St. Louis 310 101 043 — 13 Phoenix 1 0 1.000 1 assistant coach Terry Sanderson. L.A. Dodgers at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Branyn 1b 4 0 0 0 AdJons cf 3 0 0 0 Hawpe (9), Tulowitzki (7). SB—Stewart (3), C.Gonzalez Florida 101 010 100 — 4 Seattle 2 1 .667 1 SOCCER Cincinnati at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. Beltre 3b 4 2 2 0 Markks rf 3 0 1 0 (2), Braun (4). S—De La Rosa. E—Uggla (6), Cr.Martinez (1). DP—St. Louis 1, Florida 1. Los Angeles 1 2 .333 2 Major League Soccer Seattle at Colorado, 7:10 p.m. GrffyJr dh 4 0 0 0 A.Huff 1b 4 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO LOB—St. Louis 6, Florida 10. 2B—Schumaker (11), San Antonio 0 1 .000 2 SEATTLE SOUNDERS—Signed M Lamar Neagle. Houston at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. JoLopz 2b 4 2 3 3 Mora 3b 4 0 1 0 Colorado Duncan (14), Ankiel (12), T.Greene (4), C.Ross (15). 3B— Sacramento 0 2 .000 2½ Women’s Professional Soccer San Diego at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. YBtncr ss 4 0 0 1 Scott dh 4 0 0 0 De La Rosa W,2-6 6 4 2 2 4 8 Ankiel (1). HR—Rasmus (7), Ankiel (4), Hermida (7). Tuesday’s Games WASHINGTON FREEDOM—Acquired D-M Ali Krieger Oakland at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. EnChvz lf-cf 4 0 0 0 Reimld lf 4 0 0 0 R.Flores H,5 1-3 0 0 0 1 0 SB—Pujols (8), Br.Ryan (6). CS—Br.Ryan (3). S— Indiana 73, Seattle 66 from FFC Frankfurt. Waived F Claire Zimmeck. JBurke c 4 0 1 0 Wieters c 4 1 2 0 Jo.Peralta H,2 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 Wainwright. Wednesday’s Games COLLEGE FGtrrz cf 1 0 0 0 Andino ss 3 0 0 0 Daley H,4 1 1 0 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Washington 75, Detroit 69 BERRY—Named Stephanie Dunn women’s basketball AL Boxes Balentn lf 3 0 0 0 Street S,11-12 1 0 0 0 0 3 St. Louis Minnesota 87, Los Angeles 76 coach. Totals 35 4 7 4 Totals 33 1 7 1 Milwaukee Wainwright W,6-4 7 11 4 4 3 4 New York at Phoenix, late CHARLOTTE—Named Adam Pry men’s golf coach. TIGERS 2, WHITE SOX 1 Seattle 010 102 000 — 4 Bush L,3-3 5 5 3 3 4 7 C.Perez 1 0 0 0 1 3 Thursday’s Games COAST GUARD—Named Rick Gaines women’s basket- Detroit Chicago Baltimore 000 010 000 — 1 McClung 2 1 1 1 2 1 D.Reyes 1 0 0 0 0 0 No games scheduled ball coach. ab r h bi ab r h bi E—Mora (4). DP—Seattle 1. LOB—Seattle 5, Baltimore 7. C.Smith 2 0 0 0 2 1 Florida Friday’s Games ELON—Extended the contract Mike Kennedy, baseball Grndrs cf 4 0 1 0 Pdsdnk lf 3 0 0 0 2B—I.Suzuki (11), Beltre (14), B.Roberts (18), Markakis HBP—by McClung (Iannetta). Volstad L,4-6 52-3 10 6 6 1 0 Los Angeles at Indiana, 5 p.m. coach, through the 2014 season. Polanc 2b 3 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 0 0 (18), Wieters (2). HR—Jo.Lopez 2 (8). Umpires—Home, Phil Cuzzi; First, Tom Hallion; Second, Sanches 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle at Minnesota, 6 p.m. HOLY CROSS—Announced the resignation of men’s Ordonz rf 4 1 1 0 Dye rf 4 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Jerry Crawford; Third, Dan Bellino. Cr.Martinez 2 4 4 4 1 0 Atlanta at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. basketball coach Ralph Willard to become men’s bas- Thoms rf 0 0 0 0 Thome dh 3 1 1 1 Seattle T—3:26. A—34,823 (41,900). Badenhop 1 4 3 2 0 0 Phoenix at Sacramento, 8 p.m. ketball associate head coach at Louisville. MiCarr 1b 4 0 1 0 Konerk 1b 3 0 0 0 F.Hernandez W,6-3 7 7 1 1 2 5 WP—Wainwright 2, Sanches. NEBRASKA—Named Chuck Chmelka men’s gymnastics JAndrs lf 0 0 0 0 Fields 1b 1 0 0 0 White H,6 1 0 0 0 0 1 PHILLIES 5, METS 4, 11 INNINGS Umpires—Home, Sam Holbrook; First, Charlie Reliford; coach. Thams dh 4 0 1 0 Przyns c 3 0 1 0 Aardsma S,10-11 1 0 0 0 0 1 Second, Larry Vanover; Third, Adrian Johnson. HOCKEY NOTRE DAME—Named Jill Bodensteiner associate ath- Inge 3b 2 0 0 0 Bckhm 3b 3 0 1 0 Baltimore Philadelphia New York T—3:03. A—14,624 (38,560). letic director for compliance and liaison to the univer- Raburn lf-1b 3 0 0 1 Getz 2b 3 0 2 0 Guthrie L,4-6 6 6 4 3 0 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi Stanley Cup Finals sity’s general counsel and Mike Karwoski director of Everett ss 3 1 1 1 BrAndr cf 2 0 1 0 Baez 2 1 0 0 0 2 Rollins ss 5 0 0 1 LCastill 2b 6 0 2 1 Tuesday’s Late NL Boxes All Times MDT athletic performance. Sardinh c 3 0 0 0 Albers 1 0 0 0 0 0 Victorn cf 4 0 0 0 Cora ss 5 0 1 2 (Best-of-7) SAN FRANCISCO—Signed men’s soccer coach Erik Totals 30 2 5 2 Totals 29 1 6 1 HBP—by Baez (I.Suzuki). Utley 2b 5 2 3 2 Beltran cf 6 0 2 0 GIANTS 9, DIAMONDBACKS 4 Saturday, May 30: Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 1 Visser to a contract extension. Detroit 000 001 100 — 2 Umpires—Home, Jim Wolf; First, Brian O’Nora; Second, Howard 1b 5 1 1 0 Sheffild lf 5 0 1 0 San Francisco Arizona Sunday, May 31: Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 1 STONEHILL—Announced the resignation of softball Chicago 000 000 100 — 1 Fieldin Culbreth; Third, Gary Cederstrom. Ibanez lf 5 1 1 0 FrRdrg p 0 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Tuesday, June 2: Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 2 coach Danielle Delude. Sacramento Kings choose Westphal to be next coach The Sacramento Kings reached an agree- Jerry Colangelo discussed the job over dinner score in the championship flight will be ment in principle with Paul Westphal late this week. Colangelo previously had said he named IGA Women’s Amateur Champion. Tuesday night to be their fourth new coach expected to announce the coach in the fall. Sports Shorts Information: Matt Webber at 208-342- in just over three years. USA Basketball spokesman Craig Miller 4442. Westphal, a longtime NBA player and said Wednesday that the two men agreed a Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] coach, went 267-159 during parts of seven coaching decision would come before the Northwest BBB seeks players seasons leading the Phoenix Suns and Americans’ minicamp for young players demo day for 2009 TaylorMade golf clubs Seattle SuperSonics. He replaces interim from July 22-25 in Las Vegas. Saturday. Players will have the chance to hit TWIN FALLS — The Northwest BBB coach Kenny Natt after the Kings finished Krzyzewski likely wouldn’t coach at the the latest TaylorMade clubs for free from 10 Adult Baseball League is seeking players for 17-65, the worst record in the NBA and in minicamp, but he might be there looking at a.m. to 2 p.m the fall season, which begins in August. franchise history. players who could someday wear USA uni- Information: 208-878-9807. Players must register by June 28. “We set some parameters at the start of forms for him. Information: Carlos at 212-4044. this coaching search to look for a successful, Krzyzewski revealed the change in plans CSI hosts volleyball tourney experienced leader,and Paul certainly meets Tuesday night during a press conference ISU hosts track and field camp those qualifications,” said Geoff Petrie, the before Game 3 of the NBA finals, where the TWIN FALLS — The College of Southern Kings’ top basketball executive. “He has a NBA and NCAA announced the name of Idaho will host a 4-on-4 Coed Sand POCATELLO — The Simplot Games wealth of experience in the NBA as both a their joint initiative, called iHoops, to sup- Volleyball Tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, Track and Field Camp will be held July 8-10 coach and player.” port and improve youth basketball programs. July 11. All proceeds from the event will go to at Idaho State University. The camp is open Westphal is Sacramento’s latest attempt the Humane Society of Twin Falls. to boys and girls ages 12-18. Instructors to replace Rick Adelman, who was fired by Four-person teams may sign up the include Olympians Dick Fosbury, Andre owners Joe and Gavin Maloof in 2006 after M AGIC V ALLEY morning of the tournament at the sand vol- Phillips, Willie Banks and LaTanya eight straight playoff appearances and win- Lyle Pearson tourney planned leyball court south of CSI’s Eagle Hall Sheffield, as well as ISU coaches Dave ning seasons. Dorms. The format includes pool play fol- Nielsen and Brian Janssen. Registration The Kings fired Eric Musselman in 2007 SUN VALLEY — The Lyle Pearson Fourth lowed by championship and consolation deadline in June 8. after one tumultuous season, and NBA of July Tennis Championships will be held brackets with prizes awarded for the win- Information: 208-235-5625 or coaching newcomer Reggie Theus barely July 3-5. Entry deadline is June 30. A players’ ning teams. The registration fee is $40 per http//www.simplotgames.com/camp.cfm made it into his second campaign before party and raffle will be held July 3. team. or e-mail. being fired last December. Natt wasn’t Information: 208-622-2156 or e-mail Information: George Moreno at 732-6575 retained after finishing up a miserable sea- [email protected]. or e-mail [email protected]. Muni holds Junior Camps son with Sacramento, which even slipped to the No. 4 draft slot in last month’s lottery. Burley holds couples event IGA women’s tourney at Muni TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course’s 2009 Junior Camps will be Decision on Coach K’s USA BURLEY — Burley Golf Course will hold a TWIN FALLS — The 2009 IGA Women’s held in June and July. The cost is $50 per nine-hole couples twilight golf event at Amateur Stroke Play Championship will be camp and includes three lessons. Camp ses- return expected in July 5:30 p.m., Friday. The format is Chapman held Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, sions run from 8-9:30 a.m. and camp dates ORLANDO, Fla. — Mike Krzyzewski’s and participants are invited to bring a dish June 20, at Twin Falls Municipal Golf include today,June 23-25,July 14-16 and July decision on his future as U.S. national team for a potluck dinner. The entry fee is $10. Course. The cost for the 54-hole stroke play 28-30. Paid entries only. coach is expected to come next month. Green fees and cart are additional. event is $125 and players my preregister at Information: 733-3326. Krzyzewski and USA Basketball chairman Burley Golf Course will also hold a free http://www.theiga.org. The lowest gross — from staff and wire reports Sports 4 Thursday, June 11, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NBA FINALS I GAME 4 I LAKERS AT MAGIC I 7 P.M.,ABC An emotional LAKERS KNOW DEFENSIVE return to golf LAPSES MUST BE FIXED for Mickelson MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) — tropical vacation after the ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The idea was for Phil U.S. Open and before Lakers coach Phil Jackson Mickelson to return to a Amy’s surgery. delayed watching the entire routine as best as possible Even so, this was not a tape of Game 3, preferring a in his world now shaken normal routine for few hours of sleep over reliv- with fear. Mickelson in Memphis. ing the misery of Tuesday It has been three turbu- Some 300 fans lined the night. lent weeks since he walkway at the bottom of When his players finally announced his wife, Amy, the stairs leading to the watched the film was diagnosed with breast clubhouse where Wednesday morning of their cancer. Mickelson had lunch, wait- 108-104 loss to the Orlando Mickelson has always felt ing for autographs or pic- Magic, something immedi- like he was in control, even tures, some wearing pink ately jumped out at them. if his golf at times suggest- shirts in support. “The final score,” guard ed otherwise. Now he feels Mickelson, however, Derek Fisher said. helpless. went around the front of Something else, too. A “I’ve never been this the clubhouse to avoid the series of defensive lapses, emotional, where if I’m crowd, setting up shop at mostly minor, some larger, driving alone or what have the far end of the range that but all correctable. you, I’ll just start crying,” had been reserved for the “There were some little he said Wednesday at the amateurs before his pro- things defensively, which St. Jude Classic, his eyes am round, far away from every time you watch film, tinged with streaks of pink, his peers. Woody Austin, even when you win, there’s his voice no longer steady his partner at the just always some things you and sure. Presidents Cup last time, see that you can do better,” “We’re scared, yeah,” he and defending champion Fisher said. “So there were said.“I think a lot of it is the Justin Leonard walked over just small things ... a rota- unknown.” to welcome him back with a tion off here or there, defen- Tests on his 38-year-old handshake that turned into sively letting guys get back wife have provided enough a hug. to the middle when we try to optimism that surgery has He does not know what keep everything out of the been pushed back to the to expect from his game. middle.” first week of July, allowing Mickelson said he would The Lakers better do Mickelson to return to hit balls for an hour while something quickly to competition this week, his wife was resting, and he address those. They started then go to the U.S. Open in feels he is not far off from to show some slippage on New York, where he is earlier this year, when he the defensive end in the sec- beloved even under normal won at Riviera and Doral. ond half of Game 2, then circumstances. “But certainly, I haven’t played some of the worst His wife faces treatment played in a while,” he said. defense in NBA finals histo- for at least a year, so they “I had an emotional ry Tuesday night. decided to do what they month, and I don’t know Orlando shot 75 percent in normally would — play golf where I will be on the golf the first half and 63 percent tournaments, take their course as far as being able for the game, both finals three children to camps and to focus. I don’t know that records. All-Stars Dwight activities. They plan a yet.” Howard and Rashard Lewis each scored 21 points and Hedo Turkoglu had 18, but Jackson seemed more con- AP photo cerned with the way the Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard goes up for a dunk against Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom Lakers covered Rafer Alston during Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday. (20) and Mickael Pietrus (18), who had struggled in the first two games. Zen Master Phil could be the best ever, or not “We have to defend those guys,” Jackson said. “I edo Turkoglu was three-peats. Likewise, thought that we were play- throwing in shots someone had to keep Bryant ing a little bit lax.” Hfrom everywhere, TIM and Shaq off each other’s Those problems didn’t the Orlando Magic were backs long enough for a just suddenly pop up in outrebounding the Los DAHLBERG third three-peat in Los Game 3. Angeles Lakers, and even Angeles. AP photo The Lakers seemed to Jack Nicholson seemed to And Jackson had to be Phil Mickelson acknowledges fans as he comes off the No. 17 green have Orlando’s offense be getting worried. It was doing something right to get during the pro-am at the St. Jude Classic golf tournament, completely solved through the third quarter of Game 2 team a win in Game 2. a $30 million contract to Wednesday in Germantown, Tenn. the first six quarters of the in the NBA finals, time for He’s so unorthodox that rejoin the Lakers even after series. The Magic shot just Phil Jackson to gather his people in basketball can’t writing a book admitting he 30 percent, barely above the charges and work some figure him out. More has lobbied to get Bryant traded finals low, while dropping magic of his own. been made about his Zen during his first stint with Game 1 by 25 points, then They huddled in front of philosophy than his ability the team and deriding his Perfect road trip paved scored only 35 points on 32 the Laker bench, eager for to get his five players to play star’s pettiness in wanting a percent shooting in the first some words of wisdom better than the five on the bigger plane provided by the half of Game 2. from the Zen Master him- other end of the court. Lakers to take him to his Pens’ way to Cup finals Then Orlando made 11 of self. While Stan Van Gundy With his Lakers up 2-1 sexual assault hearing in its 19 shots in the third quar- was yelling and waving his and Jackson edging closer to Colorado. PITTSBURGH (AP) — If ter, and has hardly slowed arms in an apoplectic fit at a record tenth NBA title as a In the end, the rings not for a perfect five-game down since. the other end of the court, coach, maybe it’s time to count more than anything, road trip in the dog days of “They just made adjust- Jackson delivered in his start thinking of Jackson in a both to Jackson and the the regular season, the ments to free guys up and usual calm way. different way.Maybe it’s superstar who now profess- Pittsburgh Penguins proba- they know their players that “Make some shots,”he time to begin recognizing es, at least publicly,grudg- bly wouldn’t be gearing up we’re trying to lock in on, told Kobe Bryant and his him for what he really is. ing respect for his coach. for Game 7 of the Stanley Hedo being one of them, supporting cast. The greatest coach in At last count, Jackson had Cup finals. Rashard being the other,” Make some shots? Come NBA history.Perhaps the nine. Bryant had three. They might not have even Kobe Bryant said. “They’re on, Phil, the Laker die- greatest coach ever in any “I’m just honored to be made the playoffs. doing great things to free hards in the upper regions sport. coached by the best coach The trip started on Feb. 27, them up and put them in a of section 328 at Staples Fans of Red Auerbach of all time,”Bryant said last 11 days after Dan Bylsma position to score and be Center could have come up might recoil at the thought, week. “It would be a replaced fired coach Michel Stanley Cup effective. We have to do a with that. even if Jackson passes the tremendous honor to be on Therrien, and it bridged the better job of trying to take What was next? Grab cigar-smoking one with a the team that can get him trade deadline when Pitts- finals them out of there.” some rebounds? Try guard- tenth title. They would say that tenth championship.” burgh acquired veteran for- Game 7 The Lakers shut down the ing Turkoglu? Auerbach helped change the That would move Jackson wards Bill Guerin and Craig Penguins at Red Wings Magic in their 100-75 victo- No sense in making way basketball is played — past Auerbach, but it’s more Adams. An overtime victory 6 p.m., Friday, NBC ry in Game 1 by forcing things too terribly compli- and pave the way for new than that. Although over playoff-bound Chicago Howard to turn away from cated. people to play it — with the Auerbach won all his titles kicked it off, and a shootout gotten further than last year. the middle of the lane, and Jackson himself said on Celtics, while all Jackson did with Bill Russell dominating win against Alex Ovechkin In 2008, the season ended double-teaming him when the eve of the championship was adopt someone else’s the middle, Jackson has won and the Washington Capitals one game earlier against the he was able to catch the ball series that there wasn’t triangle offense and get with different stars and dif- wrapped it up. Red Wings,who took Game 6 in good position. That strat- much to do at this time of lucky with some of the ferent teams. He has been The days of sitting below in Pittsburgh and paraded egy worked because year other than name the greatest players to ever play able to adapt to different the playoff cutoff line in the around the Mellon Arena ice Orlando’s collection of 3- starting lineup and tell the the game. changes, all during an era in Eastern Conference were with the Stanley Cup. point shooters mostly mis- players what time tip-off is. It’s a fair criticism, even which players had more over, and the Penguins could Not that the Penguins fired when Howard kicked Then again, Jackson has when broached to Jackson autonomy and say than they finally start thinking about would feel any better to see the ball out. made it look easy for a long himself. He had Michael ever did in the 1950s and repeating as Eastern the Red Wings celebrate Those players are now time now.He sits courtside Jordan, Scottie Pippen, 60s. Conference champions. again at home, but hitting their shots, forcing in these finals, poised on the Shaquille O’Neal and It may not look like he’s Starting with the trip, Pittsburgh at least knows it the Lakers to decide if brink of basketball history, Bryant. doing much, but he’s a win- Pittsburgh went 15-2-3 in its has a shot to win the Cup they’re going to change the all the while looking like he Other coaches didn’t. ner. In a few short days he final 20 games to grab the No. with one win in a place that way they defend Howard. would rather be up at “I’ll accept it,”Jackson could become the biggest 4 seed in the East. hasn’t produced many happy “What they do is they Malibu contemplating the said. “You have to have the winner ever, with a ring for “We were in 10th or 11th moments for them. execute well, and when they meaning of ocean waves. special players to make the every finger and both place,”Penguins defenseman The Penguins are 1-5 at Joe execute well, they give you Unlike Van Gundy,he finals. That’s why they’re thumbs. Rob Scuderi said Wednesday, Louis Arena in the past two an option,” Jackson said. doesn’t yell, doesn’t scream. special players — because That’s assuming, of two days before Friday finals, and have been “You either have to jam up Doesn’t seem to be doing they get to this position at course, that he can get his night’s Game 7 against the outscored there 11-2 in this the middle and hold up much of anything, really, the end of the season.” team to make a few more defending Cup champion series. Pittsburgh captain Howard, or else you have to other than watching Bryant Although it’s true Jordan shots. Detroit Red Wings. “We won Sidney Crosby hasn’t scored give up an outside shot. take charge and tell his might have won a few titles the first three, and then we a goal in any of those six Those are things that you teammates what to do. no matter who was on the Tim Dahlberg is a made a couple of trades after games. have to make a choice And he’s surely the first bench in Chicago, someone national sports columnist that, picked up Billy and Pittsburgh was pushed to between. coach who ever called out had to keep Jordan happy, for The Associated Press. Adams. the brink of elimination “It’s always about pene- referees for not making a Pippen engaged and the rest Write to him at “After that, once you saw Saturday night with a 5-0 tration, and if you get a team call that could have cost his of the team in synch for two [email protected]. the team play we had a realis- loss in Detroit in Game 5. But that’s making penetration tic chance of really turning the Penguins won Game 6 at either off the dribble or the in the opener. Bryant because they have so many Fisher insists they can. this around. For me,that was home on Tuesday to keep the pass, you’ll be in jeopardy. acknowledged there was shooters. There’s no reason “What we saw were a turning point in the sea- season alive. The Red Wings We have to slow that down, concern the Magic had fig- to foresee Orlando slowing things that we can control,” son.” are 11-1 in their rink during at least limit it at some level.” ured out what the Lakers are down if the Lakers don’t he said. “There wasn’t any- No matter what happens this year’s playoffs, and are Howard made 5-of-6 doing to defend the center. correct the woes they thing that we saw where we Friday in Detroit when the one win away from matching shots in Game 3 after hitting He also said the Magic are watched on tape feel like we can’t do anything puck drops for Game 7, the the record for most victories only one of his six attempts a team that can stay hot Wednesday. about it.” Penguins can say they have at home in a postseason run.