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BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY VOL. XXIV, NO. 1 FALL 1998

FEATURES

RELIGIOUS RIGHT 16 Convictions shape their agenda.

LADY LAWMAKERS 22 For 100 years, they've left their mark.

TIME'S UP 26 Term limits are coming. So who's going to run?

YOftRYOID 28 Fewer Idahoans are going to the polls.

REAPPORTIONMENT 31 Idaho prepares to draw new boundaries.

DEPARTMENTS

FIRST WORD 7

CAMPUS NEWS 8

GIVING 15

SEARCH 32

ALUMNOTES 36 .. FOCUS is published quarterly by the Boise State University Office of News Services. 1 product can 011- ~ be as goo as the m of· PRESIDENT: Charles Ruch PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC parts... the same is t J a A AFFAIRS: D a ryl Jones and with highly trained employee­ up " , cu mer VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Buster Nee! serPice, and state-of-the-art equipm are VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCE­ MENT: William N. Ruud s6&ond to none! VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS: Peg entury Publishing Company co itted to Blake C providing prt :t- quality pt;jnting the lowest EDITOR: Larry Burke STAFF WRITERS: Chris Bouneff, Janelle Brown, pi)ssible rates. We ha naff apd u z.,_ to Bob Evancho, Sherry Squires, Amy Stahl, produce your entire gztne, c or brochure Melanie Threlkeld McConnell PHOTOGRAPHY: Chuck Scheer entirely in-ho'l!se, fro to · 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSISTANT: John Kelly EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Brenda Haight Let us take a your ALUMNI NEWS: Donna Conner ADVERTISING SALES: P.V. Quinn & Co., 1520 W. Washington Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 full color pr ng Phone: (208) 385-0338

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AT BOISE STATE, WE DO THE HONORS

By Charles Ruch, President

t the August 1998 State Board of Learning is not confined to a single class­ search Center and the Center for Geophysi­ Education meeting, the board room. The campus, the community and the cal Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface unanimously approved the cre­ environment provide many opportunities for have an environmental emphasis. Again, stu­ ation of an Honors College enhanced learning. The design of the college dent and community interests in the envi­ A builds on this premise. ronment are strong considerations in the within Boise State University. This action marks the culmination of several years of Finally, the Honors College provides a development of the program. planning and development, inaugurates a powerful haven within a large university. By The environmental emphasis is introduced renewed universitywide effort to provide design the college offers the best of the in the college's curriculum through several the very best in undergraduate education, mechanisms. Seminars serve as an introduc­ and signals a new era in the life of our tion to the area and its issues. Internships university. permit students to study an issue from an­ Our Honors College builds on a long his­ other perspective. tory and investment in an honors curriculum For example, a social science major may dating back to 1971. In 1995, the provost intern with a water control board study team appointed a faculty committee that reviewed to learn the role science plays in crafting the status of our honors program and made solid environmental policy. Or a science recommendations for its enhancement. Con­ major may intern at the Legislature and currently, renovations to Driscoll Hall were monitor one of the key committees develop­ being planned. With an eye toward an Hon­ ing environmental legislation. ors College with a living/learning center, Finally, a capstone experience can include Driscoll Hall was remodeled to include pro­ a paper in which an Honors College student gram administrative offices, a seminar room may discuss the relationships between his/ and a student lounge. her major area of study and one or more key Additionally, Driscoll Hall can accommo­ environmental issues. date 80 residents. With the advent of the As we initiate the college, the unit enjoys Honors College, honor students have first strong leadership from its director, Dr. Greg choice for housing in that unit. This fall 29 Raymond, professor of political science, and Honors College students live in Driscoll Hall. Associate Vice President for Academic Af­ Why an Honors College? There are many fairs Dr. Alan Brinton. reasons why a large, metropolitan university "small liberal arts college tradition" within a We believe the college has a bright future. should include such a unit. larger, multipurpose metropolitan univer­ To date, we have received several scholar­ First, consistent with our mission, we need sity. ships to support Honors College students. to provide collegiate programs responsive to A unique characteristic of the college is its Boise Cascade has provided a $50,000 gift to all the citizens of Idaho. Academically tal­ thematic organization. We contend that one fund summer student research projects and ented students are no exception. Recent stud­ of the more significant problems of the 21st ongoing funding for a speakers series. Other ies report that about 20 percent of graduat­ century is our relationship to the environ­ development activities are planned. ing seniors leave Idaho annually to attend ment. Environmental concerns are not the Alumni have a role to play in the develop­ higher education institutions elsewhere. In exclusive prerogatives of any academic dis­ ment of this addition to Boise State. If you many cases these are among the "best and cipline. Focusing the best minds from across know of academically talented students who brightest" of our young citizens. Our Honors the university on this one set of problems might be interested in the Honors College, College will create a viable alternative to our provides the college with an unusual oppor­ please contact Dr. Raymond at (208) 426- out-of-state competitors. tunity for exemplary learning and scholar­ 1208 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Second, the presence of outstanding stu­ ship. Alumni within the Treasure Valley with dents challenges the entire institution. Stu­ With Boise State's proximity to some of interests in supporting internships or other dents enrolled in the Honors College will the largest pristine forests and grasslands in activities that might engage our students in take courses across the university - some the United States, the Honors College is at environmental issues are also welcome to designed specifically for honors students, the center of a large learning laboratory. contact Dr. Raymond. some available to the general student popu­ Many of our academic programs and disci­ As always I appreciate your comments. lation. Their presence will serve as a chal­ plines offer perspectives on environmental I can be reached at (208) 426-1491 or through lenge and catalyst for increased academic issues through courses, workshops and fac­ e-mail: [email protected]. 0 excellence from both their fellow students ulty scholarship. The selection of an envi­ and the faculty. ronmental theme for the Honors College, Third, the Honors College is another op­ therefore, is a natural marriage of our aca­ portunity to reinforce the interrelations be­ demic strengths and our location. tween academic and student life activities. Research centers such as the Raptor Re-

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FALL ENROLLMENT SETS RECORD-AGAIN Boise State again set a record fall semester enrollment, but that growth is coming at a pace the university can handle, according to dean of enrollment services Mark Wheeler. "We are experiencing sustained, managed growth. This is in keeping with our strategic plan to grow about 2-3 percent each year," says Wheeler. Boise State enrolled 15,702 students this fall, the most ever served by an Idaho univer­ sity and 235 more than last fall, which also set an enrollment record. The university also welcomed the largest class of new freshmen ever to enroll - 2,386 students, a 5 percent increase over last fall. Boise State's new engineering college also continued to grow. The civil, electrical and mechanical engineering programs enrolled 524 majors, an increase of263 students since Boise State began offering degrees just two years ago. Stephen Parke, right, director of Boise State's microelectronics program, demonstrates the Enrollment in applied technology pro­ capabilities of the new cleanroom to students. grams was 807, up 10 percent from last fall. Wheeler says the university's growth is related to several factors: new academic ENGINEERING COLLEGE ADDS CLEANROOM programs, increased courses at off-campus With the flick of a switch, lights bathe the ceive hands-on instruction in the lab, which locations and through distance education, room in a yellow glow. Sleek metal machin­ also will be used for faculty and student population growth in the Treasure Valley ery gleams as white-gowned engineers deli­ research and community outreach classes. and the university's growing academic repu­ cately handle silicon wafers. Rapid growth in the international semi­ tation. While this could be the scene at one of the conductor industry has created a severe short­ Boise State is located in an area where Treasure Valley's high-tech businesses, it is age of skilled engineers and technicians with there is keen competition for students. "We actually a snapshot of the new cleanroom at cleanroom experience, says Stephen Parke, are pleased so many are selecting Boise Boise State University. a Boise State electrical engineering profes­ State," says Wheeler. The Idaho Microfabrication Laboratory, sor and director of the microelectronics pro­ Boise State appeals to students because a Class 1000 cleanroom outfitted with $2.25 gram. they like the blend of study, work, cultural million in donated equipment, was unveiled Jobs in the semiconductor and computer activities and recreation that Boise State this fall for use by students, faculty and re­ equipment fields in the Boise area alone and the city of Boise offer, he says. searchers. The 900-square-foot lab is one of have skyrocketed from 5,300 in 1987 to 16,400 Wheeler cites an increase in the number of only five nationally using 6-inch diameter in 1996. new out-of-state freshmen as an example of wafers. It's the only one of its kind on an Parke hopes that the cleanroom and the the university's growing reputation within Idaho campus. enthusiasm of industry supporters will help the region. This fall, 214 non-resident fresh­ Housed in the Engineering and Technol­ propel Boise State to the forefront of engi­ men enrolled directly from high school com­ ogy Building, the lab gives engineering fac­ neering technology. "Our vision is to be­ pared with 142 one year ago. ulty the opportunity to teach about come an international center for microelec­ Boise State's Weekend University enroll­ cleanroom systems and procedures as well tronics instruction and research," he says. ment increased 224 students from last fall. as semiconductor processes. Students learn Seven companies- Micron Technology, This fall, 41 classes are offered on Friday firsthand how to examine, test and model Zilog, SCP Global Technologies, AMI, West evenings, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. chip wafers using precision equipment and Coast Paper, Comdisc Electronics Group Wheeler adds that Boise State continues software. and Hewlett-Packard- donated equipment to draw students from throughout Idaho, The cleanroom is a joint project of the and supplies to the project. and that enrollment is especially strong College of Engineering and the Larry G. The lab was designed by Leatham & Krohn from Twin Falls and Bonneville counties. Selland College of Applied Technology. Architects and Ackerman-Practicon Engi­ Boise State enrolls students from every Undergraduate engineering students and neers; the general contractor was Guho Con­ Idaho county, 49 states and 55 foreign two-year applied technology students re- struction. 0 countries. 0

8 FOCUS/FALL 1998 CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY ON NEW ENGINEERING BUILDINGS When engineering students need to work thermal fluids lab, general computer labs Students will use the laboratories for me­ on class assignments next year, they won't and a room for student organizations. chanical processes, operating equipment and have to drive across town to use a borrowed The 14,160-square-foot Harry W. soil and other materials testing. laboratory. Instead, they'll conduct their ex­ Morrison Civil Engineering Building, located The new buildings will add needed space periments in two new buildings filled with north of the current Engineering and Tech­ to a program that has seen its enrollment modern labs and classrooms. nology Building, will house laboratories for double since four-year degrees were first Contractors are busy pouring the founda­ civil and mechanical engineering. offered two years ago. tions for the state-of-the-art structures that A special feature is an 18-foot-tall high This fall, 524 students enrolled as engi­ will give Boise State's engineering programs bay with an overhead crane and reinforced neering majors. Within five years, Russell room to grow, and, as engineering Dean concrete floor. expects College of Engineering enrollment Lynn Russell puts it, to top 1,000 students. "will allow us to be­ The project architect is come nationally com­ CSHQA Architects-Planners, petitive" for students and the contractor is McAlvain and research grants. Construction, both of Boise. The With the exception project is being managed by the of $500,000 in plan­ Boise State University Founda­ ning money from the tion, which is also custodian of state, funds for the the funds. 0 $13.5 million complex were raised from area businesses and indi­ viduals. Micron Technology, citing the need for a quality engineering program in Boise, took the lead in fund raising by issuing a three­ year, $6 million challenge grant. The response was so positive from donors that Boise State met the challenge one year ahead of schedule. Two-thirds of the 62,720-square-foot, four­ story Micron Engineering Center is dedicated to re­ Dignitaries dug deep in August search and teaching labo­ when they broke ground for two ratories. Glassed skyways new engineering buildings. The will link the second and Harry W. Morrison Civil third floors to the Engi­ Engineering Building, top, and neering and Technology the Micron Engineering Center, Building on University above, will be available for Drive. Special features classes spring semester 2000. include electronics labs, a circuits lab, CAD labs, a

NATIONAL GROUP NAMES WITT IDAHO'S PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR Boise State University is known for its teaching style and her leadership with the gram, which has produced a new cadre of emphasis on teaching - a trait reinforced political science department internship pro- public servants in Idaho. this year when political science professor n Former students credited Witt for her Stephanie Witt received 1998 Idaho Pro­ Rdedication to their academic and profes­ fessor of the Year honors. ~ sional careers and her work as a Red The Carnegie Foundation for the Ad­ ~ Cross disaster services volunteer. vancement of Teaching named Witt as ~ Students said Witt showed that public Idaho's best professor in September, the Qservice goes beyond working in the pub- first time since 1994 that a Boise State 0 lie sector. professor has won the award. Past winners at Boise State include The foundation honors professors in Greg Raymond in political science, who all 50 states for their dedication to now heads the Honors College, and undergraduate teaching. English professor Tom Trusky. Award criteria include integrating re­ "This is based on recognition given by search in the classroom and personal my students, which is the highest honor. interaction with students. And, I'm joining the company of others In their nomination letters, former who I have tremendous respect for," students praised Witt for her active Witt says. 0

FOCUS/FALL 1998 9 VIETNAM VISITORS EYE MBA DEGREES Summe,r adventures Life in Boise and classes at Boise State University are part of an MBA education await you at for a new group of Vietnamese students Idaho Shak_ who joined the campus community for fall semester. Festival! The 31 students are part of Boise State's efforts to provide an MBA education and Plan now to spend build a free-standing business school at the an evening National Economics University in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is the third class since 1994 to under the stars come through Boise as the last stop toward a master's degree. as the Festival takes The students represent different sectors the stage of Vietnamese professional life, including lawyers, managers and future NEU faculty. with a season of They will spend nine weeks in classes and internships with area businesses and will be adventure, romance matched with "buddies," volunteers who take and comedy. students on social outings to encourage cul­ tural exchanges. In their first week on campus, students toured retail stores, met Gov. Phil Batt and attended the Idaho Shakespeare Festival while also preparing for classes. The MBA training is a key component of IDAHO fkbr~ESTIVAL Boise State's three-year, $3.2 million con­ tract with the Swedish International Devel­ 208.323.9700 • fax 208.323.0700 • idshakes@ micron.net opment Cooperation Agency to build a busi­ ness program at NEU. Boise State officials also are helping to create the administrative programs needed to support a business school. Boise State has been involved with the "'""'' NEU project since 1994 as a subcontractor but took over as lead contractor last year. The Hanoi university should have faculty in place and be ready to offer a business educa­ tion by 2000. 0 WITH THIS RING ••• IS BSU'S NEW PREFIX lfll& WOWI Boise State University rings in the new At Idaho's Only Hands-On Science Museum year with a new prefix - 426. The new prefix replaces 385- and 331- n 1665 Newton discovered something that changed the phone numbers-including fax machines­ Iworld forever. Today, you can make exciting discoveries for the more than 2,100 phones on campus. that will change yourworld forever. Visitthe Discovery Center The reason for the switch? "We were run­ to catch your shadow, make a 3-foot bubble, levitate objects, ning out of numbers using the 385- and 331- prefixes. Rather than add another prefix, we meet a cyclops, or test Newton himself. With over 150 decided to change to a new number; now all interactive exhibits, the " WOW's!" are endless. campus prefixes will be the same," says Mary Lou Fagerstedt, manager of Telephone Ser­ Don't miss the Weather Wonders vices. exhibition, featuring 12 interactive Until Dec. 28, callers can still reach cam­ exhibits that explore the science, pus extensions by dialing 385 or 331. After mystery and beauty of that, they will get a disconnect message when dialing most campus numbers. weather, opening The university's toll-free number- (800) 131 Myrtle Street Sept 19 724-7017 - remains the same. Downtown Boise 343-9895 For more information, visit the Telephone Open Tues. - Sun. We have fun down to a science! Services web site at: http://www.idbsu.edu/ phone or call (288) 426-1011. 0

10 FOCUS/FALL 1998 MCCAINS RECEIVE SILVER MEDALLIONS Looking for a Warren and Bernie McCain are the two latest recipients of Silver Medallion awards from Boise State University. GREAT Christmas gift? The Silver Medallion is Boise State's highest award for service. Usually given at Commencement, the medallions were presented at a lunch in early September because the McCains were Here It Is! unable to attend the ceremony in May. "We bestow this honor on Warren and Bernie because they represent citizenship at its highest level," says Boise State President Charles Ruch. The couple have supported education in Idaho through donations to the Payette schools, Albertson College of Idaho and Boise State. Warren McCain, a former chief executive officer of Albertson's, donated $1 million to the Albertsons Library to support a reading room and book collection on Western topics. That amount was matched by other donations from the community, giving the library a $2 million endowment to support its collection. McCain also played a key role in securing Stunning color photos are combined with informa­ the $6 million gift from the Albertson's cor­ poration and Joe and Kathryn Albertson tive text in this 232-page book about the geology, that was used to expand and renovate the library. ecology, pre-history, history and politics of the Snake "Warren and Bernie have built our com­ River Plain. Don't miss this in-depth look at one of munity through their generous support of education. On our campus, the McCain Read­ the most unique regions in the world. ing Room is a testament to that generous spirit," Ruch says. 0 "Rich with information, Snake invites the reader to intimately experience the EVANS WINS TWO spirit and awesomeness of the Idaho Country." NCAA AWARDS - Oregon History Magazine Johnna Evans ended her competitive ca­ "Highly recommended for its blend of text and color photos." reer in gymnastics last spring, but she is still - The Reader's Review, San Francisco winning awards. The two-time All-American gymnast was honored twice this fall by the NCAA, receiv­ ing the state of Idaho's NCAA Woman of NOW 30% OFF the Year award and an NCAA post-gradu­ ate scholarship. Both awards are given to recipients based ------on their academic and athletic performance "Snake: the Plain and Its People" ORDER FORM as well as community service. Evans, from Coeur d'Alene, won the Big Name ______West vault championship three times and Make checks payable to the conference all-around championship Address ______Boise State University. twice. She was named the Big West Gymnast Allow at least one week of the Year in 1996 and 1998 and earned City, State, Zip ------­ for shipping. All-America honors for her performances Phone ------­ Send orders to: on vault and in the all-around in the NCAA .• __ (WAS $39.95) Boise State University championship meet her senior year. -- hardcover at $24.95 University Relations Evans is completing her double major in __ softcover at $19.95 ~-- (WAS $29.95) 1910 University Drive biology and environmental studies while _j2__ shipping per book also working for the State of Idaho's Divi­ Boise, ID 83725 sion of Environmental Quality and teaching TOTAL $.__ Phone (208) 426-1577 gymnastics. 0

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SEPTEMBER 18/19 - 1998 R.STRAUSS "Don Juan" SIBELIUS Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5

OCTOBER 16/1 7 - 1998 WALTON "Johannesburg Festival" Overture GREIG Piano Concerto in A minor A new era in Boise State sports began this fall as the Bronco women's soccer team kicked off BRAHMS Symphony No. I its first year ofintercollegiate competition under coach Julie Orlowski. Saturday, Sept. 5, was NOVEMBER 6/7 - 1998 also a landmark date for BSU sports with three head coaches - Orlowski, the volleyball JUST FOR THE H ••• OF IT team's Mark Rosen and the football squad's Dirk Koetter- all making their home debuts on HAYDN Symphony No. 31 "Homsignal" the same day. In the above photo, freshman defender Kate Bowles is shown in action during HANDEL Concerto for Harp in B Flat GINASTERA Harp Concerto Boise State's 6-0 win over Albertson College of Idaho in the sixth game of the I998 season. HOLST "The Perfect Fool" Ballet Suite JAN UARY 22/23 - 1999 CHURCH CONFERENCE EXAMINES CHINA MUSICAL MORPHINGS BRAHMS/ BRAHMS Variations on a Relations between China and the United will present a luncheon address on how China Theme of Haydn States headline this year's Frank Church uses television to affect culture and politics. HUSA/ HUSA Music for Prague BACH/ ELGAR Fantasia Conference on Public Affairs on Nov. 12. An evening keynote speaker had yet to be & Fugue in C minor The all-dayconference, titled "The Dragon announced by press time. MOUSSORGSKY / RAVEL "Pictures at Stirs:ANewDawnforChinaand the United The conference will feature lectures and an Exhibition " States," features experts from across the panel discussions covering such topics as the FEBRUARY 19/20- 1999 nation and will examine such topics as the future of U.S.-China relations, moderniza­ AMAZING AMADEUS future of trade and political relations be­ tion in China, trade between the U.S and MOZART Divertimento tween the two countries. China and the economy of China. MOZART Sinfonia Concertantefor Violin, Edward Friedman, a political science pro­ Speakers include Charles Kegley, Univer­ Viola & Orr:hestra MOZART Concerto for Bassoon fessor from the University of Wisconsin in sity of South Carolina; Kate Xiao Zhou, and Orr:hestra Madison, will deliver the morning's keynote University of Hawaii; Nancy Street, MOZART Symphony No. 31 "Paris" presentation, "Building a Peaceful, Prosper­ Bridgewater State College; and Steven Chan, ous and Democratic Future." University of Colorado. MARCH 19/20 - 1999 AMERICAN GRAFFITI! Friedman has served as an adviser on Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. The evening TORKE "Javelin " China to the U.S. House Committee on For­ address will be at 7:30p.m. All events are in GERSHWIN Concerto in F For Piano eign Affairs and with the United Nations. the Student Union. For more information, and Orr:hestra BARBER Concerto for Cello & Orr:hestra Marilyn Matelski from Boston College call (208) 426-3776. 0 PAT WILLIAMS "Gulliver's Travels " BOISE STATE PREPARES FOR NCAA EVENTS APRIL 16/17 - 1999 SEASON FINALE SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5 in B flat Boise State is preparing to host two na­ Jackie Joyner-Kersee, basketball player MAHLER Symphony No. 5 tional events sponsored by the NCAA. David Robinson and soccer player Pel e. The second edition of the Humanitarian From June 2-4, Boise State will host the For tickets and Bowl on Dec. 30 will match the winner ofthe NCAA national championships in track and information call Big West Conference against the second­ field for men and women. Many of the world's 344-7849 place team from the Conference USA. top student-athletes will be in Boise for the ESPN2 will televise the game. meet, which will be nationally televised. The nation's newest bowl game is allied This is the second time Boise State has with the Boise-based Sports Humanitarian hosted the championships. In 1994, the meet Hall of Fame, which annually inducts ath­ attracted 34,816 spectators, the largest crowd letes who have been positive role models. ever to attend the event. This year's induction, held during the week For ticket information, call the Boise State of the bowl game, includes Olympic medalist ticket office at (208) 426-4737. 0

12 FOCUS/FAU 1998 ANDRUS COLLECTION CONTAINS IDAHO'S MODERN HISTORY In four terms as Idaho's governor and Buried deep in the pile of boxes were Since leaving office in 1994, Andrus has four years as secretary of the Interior, Cecil campaign fliers from Andrus' earliest guber­ signed on as a consultant to the Gallatin Andrus influenced some of the most con ten- natorial campaigns, his veto stamp from the Group and serves on the boards of tious natural resource and so­ Albertson's, Keycorp and Coeur cial issues of our time. d'Alene Mines. Most of his energy, Now students, scholars however, is dedicated to the Boise and historians can learn first­ State-based Andrus Center for hand about the tough deci­ Public Policy. sions he faced during his long The center has hosted several political career thanks to conferences on environmental the Andrus Archives and issues. Last year, Andrus coordi­ Gov. Cecil D. Andrus Room nated an unprecedented meeting in the Albertsons Library. of the leaders of the Bureau of In 1995, the library received Land Management, Forest Service 725 boxes, nine tons of docu­ and the National Parks Service. ments, letters, photos, memo­ The group will reconvene in Boise rabilia and videos compiled in March 1999. during Andrus' historic ca­ With the addition of Andrus' reer. papers, the library is becoming a Librarians have spent the mecca for scholars looking for last three years sifting, index­ background on the personalities ing and cataloging the materi­ and policy issues of the last five als to prepare them for the decades. Special Collections area on the Andrus, speaking at the opening ofthe Albertsons Library room named Thepapersofformer U.S. Sens. library's second floor. in his honor, is leaving part of his legacy with Boise State. Frank Church and Len B. Jordan, "There is not an issue that former U.S. Rep. Larry LaRocco confronted Idaho from 1970-1994 that isn't controversial 1990 abortion decision and and retired state legislator Kitty Gurnsey covered in this collection," says Boise State records of his push to start kindergartens in are housed in the library along with photos, archivist Alan Virta. "This collection is es­ Idaho. He also contributed his correspon­ magazine articles and other treasures from sential to studying the last third of the cen­ dence and memorabilia from the landmark sportsman Ted Trueblood and adventurer tury of Idaho history." Alaska Lands Bills. Robert Limbert. 0

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FOCUS/FALL 1998 13 NEW LITERARY JOURNAL PREPARES FOR OCTOBER DEBUT The Idaho Review, a new journal pub­ Review. He hopes that future MFA students Idaho Review focuses on the national mar­ lished this fall, will launch Boise State's new will serve as volunteer readers and ket, cold-drill will showcase cre­ MFA in creative writing into the national proofreaders. ' ative writing by Boise State stu­ literary spotlight. Staffmembersforthisyear'sedi­ dents and regional writers. "Having a new journal is a way to show­ tion were graduate students Quinn Only 1,000 copies of the inau­ case our new program," says editor-in-chief Pritchard and Tamara Shores, who gural issue of The Idaho Review Mitch Wieland, a Boise State English pro­ is next year's assistant editor. Hol­ are being printed. fessor and author of the critically acclaimed land Williams provided cover art The 6x9 journal, which sells for novel Willy Slater's Lane. "These journals of Utah petroglyphs. $8.95, will be avail able in early serve to bring prestige to the programs. A lot The English department contin­ October at the Boise State Uni- of really fine MFA programs have fine jour­ ues to publish its award-winning ~ versity Bookstore and area book nals." cold-drill magazine. While The shops. 0 The first class of 30 MFA students will begin in fall1999. Students in the three-year MAGAZINES RANK BOISE STATE HIGH program can enroll in one of three genres­ Boise State remained in the second tier of with Boise State were San Jose State Univer­ fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Western schools rated in the latest edition of sity, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Wieland says the inaugural edition of The America's Best Colleges published by U.S. University of Texas at El Paso and most Idaho Review features l)ovelists and poets News and World Report. schools in the California state university sys­ whose works have app~ared in the New Boise State is included in the national tem. Yorker, Harper's, the Kenyon Review and college and university category, which in­ As for the recreational side of college life, otherrespected publications. Writers include cludes approximately 1,000 schools broken in its September issue Sports Afield maga­ Ann Beattie, Richard Bausch, Michael into four geographic regions. This is the zine listed Boise State as the top school in the Blumenthal, MFA program head Robert second year Boise State has placed among country for paddling sports. And the Sep­ Olmstead and Lewis-Clark State's Robert the top half ofthe 110 schools listed from the tember/October edition of Paddler maga­ Wrigley. West. zine profiled Boise State in a story on the Many of the pieces - solicited from au­ Schools are evaluated on statistical crite­ nation's best paddling colleges. thors around the country - are chapters ria such as spending per student, alumni Both magazines cited Boise State's loca­ from books yet to be published, says Wieland, giving, graduation rates, acceptance rates tion on the banks of the Boise River and the whose previous experience includes editing and student-faculty ratios. school's proximity to some of the world's top the University of Alabama's Black Warrior Other schools included in the second tier whitewater rivers. 0

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FOCUS/FALL 1998 15 At A

Who votes and who doesn't, who Crossroads our lawmakers are and who and

what influence them, and how we The religious right seeks

will fill leadership positions in the its place in Idaho politics By Bob fvanclto future are questions that surround

state politics in Idaho. In this issue et ready for the backlash, says former state

of FOCUS, we examine these Rep. Dave Baumann. In the wake of White House romps, pro­ issues that dot Idaho 's political choice militancy, gay-rights advancements and landscape and look at forces that the general belief that our nation's morals are going down the tube, Baumann aligns himself likely will shape the future of with those who look askance at these political calamities and politics in Idaho. envision a shift to more virtuous times. The result, predicts the 67-year-old retired minister, will be a resurgence of the reli­ gious right and a wellspring of political conservatism in Idaho and elsewhere. Baumann compares the current political climate to that of the late 1970s when the Christian right - responding to the anything-goes ideology of the '60s and early '70s - gained national prominence on the political scene with the formation of Jerry Falwell's Moral Majority. From both a national and Idaho perspective, the power of religious conservatives was never more evident than in the '80s when they twice helped elect Ronald Reagan to the White House and Steve Symms to the U.S. Senate. "The pendulum always swings the other way when people see things going downhill," says Baumann. "We feel the majority of people are fed up with what's going on in this country. They're disgusted, and our president is the worst

16 FOCUS/FALL 1998 example of this. I think the Ameri­ can people will stand up and say the whole country is suffering from this rotten mess." Sure, there are plenty of Idaho­ ans who are up in arms over the Clinton caper. But will it really lead to a ground swell of support for the religious right? After all, there are those who maintain that religious conserva­ tives have rendered themselves in­ effective - or at least of limited influence - in Idaho's political arena because the state's lawmak­ ers and electorate alike_have grown weary of the right's rhetoric and tactics. "The religious right is:a political force in Idaho," says Boise State graduate Mark Warbis, 'a political reporter for the Associated Press' Boise bureau. "But their effective­ ness has been limited by their ten­ dency to try and bully [state law­ makers] on the political issues." Despite these disparate views, most would other players within our party. We are a agree that Idaho's religious and political broad-based party that draws strength from landscape has long been considered fertile the diversity of our members." passed, Mansfield proceeded to do consider­ ground for the ideological underpinnings for "All we're saying is that we want a place at able arm-twisting. But some - including movements such as the religious right. Look the table of political debate," says Nancy Senate President Pro Tern Jerry Twiggs and no further than the 1994 election with the Bloomer, executive director of the Idaho House Speaker Mike Simpson, the state's voters sending ultraconservative Re­ Christian Coalition. "We are simply people Legislature's top leaders - considered his publican Helen Chenoweth to Congress and who believe in the Bible and that this coun­ style overbearing and overly aggressive. Even nearly passing a ballot measure - missing try is best served by biblical principles." though he may have agreed with Mansfield by a mere 3,098 votes - that would have In addition to attempts to restrict gay on the issue, Twiggs called the IFF leader's restricted gay rights. rights, the religious right's agenda has in­ tactics "heavy-handed, sometimes deceitful "The religious right's strategy to achieve cluded efforts to end no-fault divorce and to and bullying" in an Idaho Statesman article. political power here and elsewhere has been provide tuition tax breaks for parents who Gov. Phil Batt, who labels himself pro­ to organize and politically activate people send their kids to private schools. A more life, eventually vetoed an amended bill, say­ who subscribe to a more fundamentalist ing it was "doubtful that this legislation would Christian tradition," says Jim Hansen, a withstand constitutional scrutiny." Another former state legislator and executive direc­ 'Idaho is ripe for law banning what is called partial-birth abor­ tor of United Vision for Idaho, a non-parti­ tions was also championed by Mansfield and san political watchdog group. "To do that, such groups to other pro-life lobbyists during the 1998 they've gotten into the GOP." Legislature. It was signed by Batt but is With the dominance of one political party gain a dispropor­ indefinitely tied up in federal court. along with "low voter participation and deep Many political observers agreed that the cynicism, Idaho is very ripe for such groups tionate amount final version of the parental-consent bill was to gain a disproportionate amount of influ­ a flawed piece of legislation with too many ence," adds Hansen, former director ofBSU's of influence.' red flags. But Mansfield and his allies dis­ Office of Conflict Management. agreed. And it's the manner in which But does the religious right have the same Mansfield voiced his displeasure - stating leverage that it apparently had as recently as recent - and emotional - issue was the that Batt's legacy "will be the blood that 1994? acrimonious abortion debate, and the role dripped off his elbow as he vetoed that bill" Andrew Arulanandam, executive direc­ played by Dennis Mansfield, director of the - that angered some. tor of the Idaho Republican Party, says the Idaho Family Forum, during this year's leg­ Mansfield's hyperbole is an example of Christian right has not - and in reality islative session. the religious right "shooting itself in the cannot - tip the scales within the GOP to Mansfield spearheaded the lobbying ef­ foot" with overzealous lobbying, says state suit its own political agenda. "Yes, the reli­ forts by religious conservatives - including Sen. Sheila Sorensen, R-Boise. "The abor­ gious right is a player within our party," says the IFF, the Idaho Christian Coalition and tion issue created a lot of bad feelings with Arulanandam, who graduated from Boise Right to Life of Idaho - to urge the Legis­ [Mansfield's] bullying tactics. [Politicians] in State in 1992 with a communication degree. lature to pass a parental-consent bill, which Washington may be used to such treatment, "They have influence not only in Idaho's would have required minors to get the per­ but I don't think it goes over very well here." Republican Party, but also in national poli­ mission of their parents or a judge to have an That still didn't stop the religious right tics and society in general. But there are abortion. In his zeal to see the legislation from angering some people even more when

18 FOCUS/FAU 1998 Ex-Prof Tries Politics

By Bob Evancho

A lthough he's a relative newcomer to the Idaho Legislature, amount of my salary that would have been withheld at the state Rep. Pat Bieter isn't worried about making his voice heard. university would have amounted to close to half of my annual That's because the former Boise State education professor is salary," he recalls. the antithesis of a shrinking violet. Throughout his life, Bieter, Despite his relatively late start as a lawmaker, Bieter is no D-Boise, has articulated his points and asserted his opinions with both a booming voice and a wealth of knowledge on a variety of subjects. Those qualities have served him well not only during his 40-year career as an educator, but also in his inaugural term in Idaho's House of Representatives, which he began after winning the House District 19 seat in 1996, the year after he retired from Boise State. Now 68, Bieter is running unopposed for re­ election this November. "I don't know if no one is running against me because they figure I can't do anybody any harm or they don't think they can beat me," says Bieter with a laugh. Bieter says he knew be was in for an educa­ tion when he began his first term in the GOP­ dominated Legislature. "I knew I would be in a minority position," he says, "but I didn't realize the extent to which the rural areas of the state control the agenda of the Legislature and how little of what goes on is partisan. "Sure, there are some things that are strictly Democrats vs. Republicans, which the Demo­ crats lose, but damn few. Most of the issues are urban vs. rural and conservative vs. moderate. I knew I would run into that, so I didn't have any great expectations that I would shake things up." So while he isn't in a position to push his own agenda, Bieter has tried to "put a holding action to keep some of stranger to Idaho politics. In the worst [legislation] from happening, and then promote some of addition to working on campaigns the things I like- things like funding for higher education and for Democratic stalwarts Cecil public schools." Andrus and Larry LaRocco, Bieter served as a delegate to the Given his teaching background in both higher education and Democratic state convention and as the party's Ada County public schools, Bieter's interest in education is understandable. chairman. His career as a Boise educator began in 1956 when he started Bieter cut his political teeth in 1948 while he was a freshman at teaching English at North Junior High- moving on to Boise the College of St. Thomas in his native Minnesota. His sociology High School in 1958 and eventually to Boise State College in professor that year was a budding politician by the name of 1969. Eugene McCarthy, who was running for a seat in the U.S. House But now his focus is on his new career as a state lawmaker. of Representatives. Bieter joined McCarthy's campaign, "and "Although I'm learning about the day-to-day operations of the that's what got me hooked," he says. Legislature, I think my background in education and interest in Little did Bieter know that his interest in politics would begin history has helped bring a little more context to the discussion on while working for a future U.S. Senator who forged a reputation issues like taxes and funding for public education. As a teacher, I as a political intellectual and would challenge for the Democratic feel I'm well-prepared for the communication that's necessary in presidential nomination 20 years later. politics. I'm not intimidated when it comes to talking to people." As for his future in politics, Bieter says he'll play it by ear. "If While the '96 election was his initial venture as a political I'm still in good health and feel I'm doing some good, I might run candidate, Bieter considered running for a seat in the House as again in 2000. If not, I'd still like to teach." far back as 20 years ago. "But I couldn't afford it because the Either way, Bieter will be right at home. 0

FOCUS/FALL 1998 1_9 it targeted eight Republican incumbents in age, he adds, was minimal. "The Republican Kelly Walton, president of the Idaho the May primary- two in northern Idaho, Party is a pro-life party, and I don't see any Christian Coalition, echoes those sentiments. three in the Boise area, one in the Magic shift in our stand on that issue," he remarks. "Every bill contains somebody's agenda or Valley and two, including Twiggs, in the "However, we are n0t a single-issue organi­ morality," he says, "and every time a bill is eastern part of the state-who voted against zation, and there are going to be differences. passed, somebody's morality is being im­ the parental-consent bill four months ear­ It's all part of the political process." posed on the rest of us." lier. All eight challengers were outspent by But Warbis isn't so sure that everyone will But have overzealous lobbying and at­ the incumbents, who were supported by busi­ forgive and forget so easily - especially if tempts to unseat lawmakers such as Twiggs ness, and all eight lost. the religious right can't throw its political and Sorensen alienated too many people? Sorensen was one of those who found weight around like it did in 1994. "This year's Has the religious right burned too many herself in the religious right's cross hairs. primary results tell me that they can't deliver bridges in Idaho? She was opposed by Baumann, who was on their threats," he says. "And to make "Look at it this way," replies Walton. backed by Right to Life of Idaho. threats with impunity to people like Twiggs, "When I first came here in 1993 and worked "If you have people who don't like your Sorensen and Simpson doesn't sit well with [as a lobbyist] during the legislative session, philosophy, that's their right to try to re­ a lot of Idaho legislators." we weren't given the time of day. Then we move you from office," Sorensen says. "What Another criticism is that religious conser­ got [the anti-gay rights] Proposition One on I didn't appreciate was the letters they wrote vatives are trying to foist their beliefs on the the ballot in '94 and lost by the slimmest of against me to my constituents regarding the rest of the state. Mansfield declined to be margins. role I played in the def~at of the bill. They interviewed for this article, and three phone "In the next session we got a law passed weren't factual and made accusations that calls requesting an interview with Barry Pe­ that prevents Idaho from recognizing same­ weren't true. Of course they have the protec­ ters, Idaho Family Forum board vice presi­ sex marriages. We were looking for stan­ tion of freedom of speech. You just need to dent, were not returned. However, other dards that would not honor this lifestyle, and be aware of these encounters and hope the leaders were willing to respond. that's exactly what the Legislature did. voters will let your record stand for itself." The Idaho Christian Coalition's Bloomer "We began to see that our relative strength Baumann, who represented Boise's Dis­ scoffs at the notion that the religious right is was in focusing our efforts in the Legislature trict 13 after winning the 1994 election, says the only faction in Idaho's political arena rather than the initiative format," Walton he was approached by Right to Life of Idaho that tries to legislate morality. "There isn't continues. "Many legislators are very sup­ and asked to challenge Sorensen in the pri­ one piece of legislation that doesn't legislate portive of what we're doing. Like I said, mary "basically to make a point." somebody's morality," she says. "I don't when I first started I knew only a couple of Arulanandam acknowledges that the abor­ care if it's a tax issue, an education or an legislators. Now I consider myself friends tion debate was a hot -button issue that caused abortion issue. Everything comes down to a with over half the Legislature. some ill will within the ranks. But any dam- moral basis." "We plan on being here for decades." 0

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20 FOCUS/FALL 1998 Kjellander Walks the Walk

By Janelle Brown

Youcan tell a lot about the kind of politician Paul Kjellander "We've obviously struck a resonant chord," he says. is by how he's spending his time during the hectic weeks before Among the issues Kjellander has worked on is a bill dealing November's general election. with deregulation of the telecommunications industry and a Kjellander, who has served two terms representing District 15 measure to assist counties that don't have the funds to prosecute in the Idaho House, is unopposed in his bid for a third term. And felony crimes. Kjellander has also worked on legislation to create yet the Republican is still making the rounds in the west Boise a juvenile justice department and to open court records. neighborhoods he represents, knocking on doors with his Kjellander's background- a master's from Ohio University in 3-year-old daughter telecommunications () . Allison in tow and 2 and medta law - has talking with constitu­ ehelped him sort ents. ~ through complicated "I've got 35,000 ~ deregulation issues. He bosses, and I want to a" hopes to use that know what they think," a expertise in the says Kjellander, director upcoming legislative of the Distance Learn­ session to tackle ing Network at Boise deregulation again and State and a professor in to convince his the Larry G. Selland colleagues that College of Applied promoting new Technology. technologies in public Besides, Kjellander schools is important. isn't the sort to take "We need to find things for granted, his new ways to utilize in-the-bag re-election telecommunications in included. "Anybody in the educational the Legislature who system," Kjellander perceives themselves as says. being important is Funding new kidding themselves," he says. "The voters brought you in, and programs while holding they can take you out." a tight fiscal line isn't Kjellander isn't just spouting pre-Election Day hyperbole. The easy, Kjellander former news director and station manager of BSU Radio brings acknowledges. "It's a balancing act," he says. "If we can figure out the same straightforward approach to the floor of the House, how to help counties and public education and higher education according to his colleagues. all at the same time - that's when we'll find our common "Paul has a sophisticated veneer, but underneath he's a down­ ground." to-earth individual," says Rep. Max Black, R-Boise, also of Kjellander said he's learned some important lessons during his District 15. "He understands the average person because he is one past two terms. "I've learned I don't have to express every himself." opinion that I have," he says. "I shouldn't even if I want to." Kjellander excels at building coalitions, adds Rep. Celia Kjellander remains optimistic about what the Legislature can Gould, R-Buhl, and a 1979 Boise State graduate in political accomplish. He will continue to serve on the House's Transporta­ science. "He's open-minded and fair. He doesn't care who gets tion and State Affairs committees and as vice chairman of the the credit as long as he gets the job done." Judiciary and Rules Committee. He also hopes to serve as caucus Kjellander said he likes to take an incremental approach to chairman and liaison with the media. legislation, considering bills a step at a time before drawing Regardless of what new controversies emerge when the conclusions. "I don't often walk into the room with my mind Legislature reconvenes, Kjellander knows his life will be extra­ made up. I want to hear things out," he says. busy. He and his wife Radelle, a 1990 Boise State graduate in Although he may be more pragmatist than idealogue, finance, are expecting twin boys in February. Kjellander consistently aligns himself with the House's over­ It's just possible that two years from now, they'll be traipsing whelmingly Republican majority and considers himself a fiscal through Boise with their father, knocking on doors and meeting conservative. voters. The lopsided number of Republicans serving in elected "The best part of my job is the people," Kjellander says. "I'm positions is merely a reflection of the state, Kjellander maintains. glad I've had this opportunity." 0

FOCUS/FALL 1998 21 Lady Lawmakers Women make advances in Idaho politics

By Slterry Squires itty Gurnsey remembers a lot of doors being slammed in her face en route to her career in the Idaho Legislature. The Boise Republican made her first bid for office in 197 4 and went on to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee during her 22 years in the Legislature. One of only a handful of women on the ballot that year, Gurnsey recalls the perils of her first campaign. "I knocked on doors and women said they wouldn't vote for me because a woman's place was in the home," Gurnsey says. That reaction may seem surprising in a state that opened its political doors to women early on. Idaho was the fourth state to give women the right to vote. That occurred in 1896, long before national suffrage. This year Idaho celebrates the 100th anniversary of the state's first female legislators. And the state's political history is filled with lively women who commanded active roles in government.

22 FOCUS/FALL 1998 But it has been the past 25 years, since about the time Gurnsey entered the Legislature, that have marked the most sig­ nificant gains for women in the Idaho political arena, say politi­ cal observers. For the past decade, Idaho has been among the top 10 states in terms of the percentage of women serving in the state Leg­ islature, averaging as high as 30 percent. While roughly one in four Idaho legislators this year is a woman, half of the representa­ tives from Ada County are women. Women also hold the majorityontheBoiseCityCoun­ cil and have staked a claim in other local governments across the state. On the national level, one of the state's four representatives to the federal government - Republican Rep. Helen Chenoweth - is female. male governor, and few female legislators Idaho and other Western states are on the have gone on to higher statewide posts. But forefront of a national movement by women women have certainly progressed to those to gain elective office. The recent gains in positions in other states, Moncrief says, not­ models. Boise-area historian and Boise State Idaho signal a natural progression from ing that several states today have women graduate Susan Stacy says women have been small local government posts to more far­ governors. working in the political trenches for more reaching roles, says Boise State political sci­ Still, Idaho women have made tremen­ than a century. ence professor Gary Moncrief. dous strides in what amounts to one genera­ Some wrote bills and got their husbands to "It's true not just for women, but any tion. Moncrief says that women often used introduce them in the Legislature before group that has been left out of the political to lose to men in legislative elections. But women could do so. system," Moncrief says. "They must build, now, at least at the local and state legislative Other women championed issues quite and that takes time." levels, women win as often as men when they publicly. Nora Davis, who represented Gem It will take time for women to break run for an open seat. County in the Legislature from 1942 to 1960, through the "glass ceiling" that still exists, Today's female politicians need only to sponsored and carried bills that allowed Moncrief says. Idaho has yet to elect a fe- read Idaho history to find plenty of role women to serve on juries, removed the word n "illegitimate" from children's birth ~ certificates, required that children ~ stay in school until a certain age, ~ prohibited children from buying ~ alcohol and required that milk be ~ transported from dairies in cov- 0 ered containers. _,.=r.~~""!'l!'!'!'!!!!'!'!!'~~ Idaho's first female representa- tive to Congress, Gracie Pfost, was elected as a Democrat from Can­ yon County in a Republican land­ slide year, 1952, when Dwight Eisenhower took the presidency. She was known for promoting edu­ cation and family issues. Today, women are involved in greater numbers, and their voices

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24 FOCUS/FALL 1998 PoiJtical Analyst Extraordinaire

By Amy Stahl

W hen Idaho reporters need a quote for stories on political working with people around the state and getting a sense of city skirmishes in Idaho, who do they call? Jim Weatherby. As chair business." of Boise State University's department of public policy and Weatherby joined the Boise State faculty in 1989. As head of administration, _ ___ " the department of public Weatherby is considered -·~! e policy and administration by journalists to be iid~i.~I!... J 8 he oversees the Center for Idaho's most depend­ ~ Public Policy and Admin­ able pundit. !:].., istration, a nationally "If you have a 5 accredited master of question about political a public administration science in Idaho you go degree program, and the to Weatherby," says Environmental Finance Marty Trillhaase, Center, a federally funded editorial page editor at program that works with the Post-Register in the region's cities to help Idaho Falls. them meet EPA standards A former reporter for clean water. and editor at papers in With Weatherby's Moscow, Lewiston, leadership, the public Boise and Twin Falls, policy and administration Trillhaase appreciates center has become a Weatherby's keen statewide leader in observations and his training and applied even-handed neutrality. research activities. "He's more a student of Jim Weatherby has built The center hosts the the process than an advocate," Trillhaase says. a reputation as an expert Local Government An admitted policy wonk, Weatherby became interested in on local goverument Training Institute and the politics as a child growing up on the family farm at Fix Ridge near issues. Mountain West Municipal Juliaetta in Idaho's Palouse country. Clerks and Treasurers Neither of his parents was particularly active in politics. Institute. Staff members Nevertheless, as a 9-year-old he remembers listening to the 1952 work closely with city and county organizations to produce the presidential conventions on the radio. "I was attracted to their widely used Idaho Municipal Sourcebook and the Handbook for oratory," he says. Elected County Officials. At that time he developed a fascination for political campaign Weatherby's touch is also evident with the Idaho Public Policy buttons, bumper stickers and posters that continues to this day. Survey. He helps develop questions and analyze results for the On a wall above his office computer hangs a garish display of statewide opinion poll conducted annually by the College of materials representing 40 years of the state's most colorful Social Sciences and Public Affairs. campaigns. Outside Boise, Weatherby has built a reputation as an expert in As a teen-ager Weatherby's interest in politics naturally local government issues. He was named a senior fellow for the spilled over into student government. He was active in student Center for the New West, a Denver-based think tank, and was politics at Genesee High School and was voted "Most Likely to elected president at the Ida-Ore Planning and Development Become U.S. President" after transferring to Lewiston High Association. Weatherby is proud to have had an award named in School. his honor by the Idaho City Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Weatherby earned his bachelor's at Northwest Nazarene and a Officers Association. master's degree in political science at the University of Idaho Randy Stapilus, a Boise political writer and editor, says before teaching briefly at NNC. Weatherby brings a unique perspective to Idaho politics. "One of Later he returned to UI for a doctorate. There he worked his strengths as a pundit and a writer is a combination of political under mentor Sydney Duncombe in the Bureau of Public Affairs science and his real-world experience," says Stapilus. "There are Research on a reference book for city and county officials. not very many people who have both." In 1974, he was a research director and then moved up to Stapilus praises his friend's storytelling ability, expertise in tax become executive director of the Association of Idaho Cities, a policy and sense of humor. Politics can be a wacky business, says trade association that provides technical services, training and Stapilus. "Weatherby's been around enough not to take it lobbying on behalf of member cities. At AIC, he "enjoyed seriously." 0

FOCUS/FALL 1998 25 Time's Up

Popular term limits law poses problems, provides opportunities

By Chris BouneH

s Stevin Brooks the problem? must sit out two terms before their name can limits strike the Legislature in 2002, says Brooks is the only full-time attorney in be on the ballot again. They can win re- Gary Moncrief, a Boise State political sci­ southeast Idaho's Oneida County, popula­ election as write-in candidates, but write-ins ence professor and national expert on term tion 3,600, a newcomer from Utah recruited often are longshots because they require limits. in March when the only other attorney re­ voters to do more than mark a ballot. Different versions of term limits have at- signed from his job as county prosecutor to Idaho's law may also change. The 1998 ready hit California and Maine, where legis­ become the county magistrate. Legislature placed an advisory measure on lative races now are more competitive as Normally, the prosecutor's job would be the November ballot asking voters whether more people vie for open seats. More women Brooks' for as long as he wanted. There's no term limits for state lawmakers and local and minorities also find themselves in the local competition, and as the county's na­ officials should be retained after the U.S. halls of power in part because term limits tional search proved, few attorneys clamor Supreme Court voided limits for Idaho's created opportunities to run for office. to move to the rural farming community. In congressional delegation. If voters say no, a And more politicians jump from office to fact, Brooks was the only candidate willing message backed by a coalition of business office, starting in one post and running for to move his family to Malad City, the county and lobbying groups, the 1999 Legislature another before limits oust them. seat. may have the political will to repeal or change Also, lobbyists work harder to influence Yet Idaho voters, under a term limits bal­ the law. lawmakers because they don't have time to lotinitiative passed in 1994,insist that Brooks But if recent polls are any indication, term build lasting relationships with an ever­ leave office after two terms. limits are as popular as hot fudge sundaes changing legislative roster, Moncrief says. So Oneida County may be in familiar and apple pie. Nearly 80 percent of Idaho But the biggest impact may be on technical territory when Brooks' second term expires residents favor current or stricter limits for legislation, which comprises most of a eight years from now, trying to attract an legislators and local officials, according to legislature's work. attorney willing to accept a temporary, com­ Boise State University's annual Idaho Pub- Legislation on the budget and regulating paratively low-paying job in a community lie Policy Survey. industries affects our everyday lives but that still greets newcomers with a welcome So, term limits may be here to stay. mostly goes unnoticed. With an inexperi- wagon. And at the state level, political observers enced legislature, such bills aren't crafted as "It's a poor community," Brooks says. have some clues as to what will happen when tightly, which could have unforeseen conse­ "Most are farmers. You couldn't ---~ n quences, he says. survive here with a private prac­ r---~ ~ Moncrief expects some of the tice." ~ same results in Idaho, with a few Idaho's term limits initiative ~ exceptions. The newcomer factor joined the national revolt against ~ won't be as large an issue because the so-called evils of incumbency. ~ about a quarter of the Legislature 0 But did voters truly get what they already is replaced each election. wanted when they included Brooks among the damned? In the strictest sense, Idaho's law limits only the number of times an in cum bent can appear on the ballot. After four terms for legislators and two terms for most city, county and school board offices, incumbents

26 FOCUS/FALL 1998 KutUl 's Greg Nelson iS ._...... ;...~..a proof t!Wi popular incumbents can over­ As far as political swings, don't expect many, After all, who even knows what a county come term limits in small Moncrief says. There may be some move­ clerk does? The clerk serves as the official communities. ment on the handful of emotional issues the clerk for the district court, certifies tax levies Legislature debates each year, such as abor­ for all taxing districts in a county, runs elec­ leaders persuaded him to launch a last -minute tion, but Democrats are in no position to tions, monitors the county budget, main­ re-electi on campaign as a write-in candi­ push the state in a new direction. tains official records and a host of other date. He won by a count of 288 to 214. Idaho politics have been and will remain duties- a huge job with huge responsibili­ The victory convinced Nelson that popu­ stable not "because of the incumbency ad­ ties but little political appeal. lar incumbents can overcome term limits in vantage," Moncrief says. "It's because of the If small counties are lucky enough to find small communities, although he maintains Republican advantage in Idaho." people willing to take the job, why should that win ning as a write-in is difficult. Even term-limit opponent state Rep. Jim they be replaced as long as voters re-elect Local government advocates also hope Stoicheff, a Democrat from Sandpoint and them? asks Dan Chadwick, lAC executive that if voters confirm term limits in 13-term legislator, admits the effects won't director. November's election, as expected, lawmak­ be devastating. The Legislature may lose Rural school districts also fear they will ers will at least add a local "opt-out" clause valuable institutional memory, and lawmak­ feel the pinch. In Kuna, a district of about to the term limits law. Local voters could ers won't build as much trust among each 2,500 students, Superintendent Doug Rutan then decide whether to exempt their city, other. But he has faith that voters will con­ doesn't know what to expect under term county and school officials from term limits. tinue to elect qualified people. limits, though in the past the district has Colorado insti tuted such a local opt-out, "I don't care if they elect a Democrat or a persuaded some trustees to seek re-election and 35 communi ties already have exempted Republican," Stoicheff says. As long as vot­ because no one else wanted the volunteer their officials. Most of them have popula­ ers elect someone "with a brain and who is post. tions of 3,000 or fewer people. willing to work hard and do his homework." Board chairman Lee Eichelberger is a Donna Weaver of Citizens for Term Term limits may sweep through local gov­ good example of how some board slots get Limits, who spearheaded 1994's term limits ernments, however, like a tornado through a filled. The board appointed him to fill a initiative, says all elected offices should be trailer park. vacancy. And he's appeared on the ballot subject to limits. But she also supports an Larger cities and counties such as Boise, four times since, but he's only been chal­ opt-out option. Local voters, she says, should Nampa and Ada County usually field a full lenged once. "The incentive structure for have the choice when it comes to local gov­ slate of qualified candidates for government serving in local governments is just not very ernment. offices. But what about the Oneida Counties great," Moncrief says. "Why add disi ncen­ Oneida County's Brooks also hopes state of Idaho? Already, county governments tives at this point?" legislators agree to allow local votes on term face about 30 percent turnover each elec­ Small districts, cities and counties find limits; otherwise, Oneida voters may lose tion,according to Idaho Association of Coun­ some hope in the story of Kuna Mayor Greg the only prosecutor in town. ties data. And small counties often find it Nelson. In 1995, Nelson intended to retire as "You don't want to pull your family up difficult to recruit qualified candidates to the city's mayor and run for Ada County and buy a house here if your job is going to serve in such partisan, yet inconspicuous, commissioner. end," Brooks said. "The Legislature is going offices as county clerk. But, as Nelson tells it, the city's business to have to look at some exceptions." 0

FOCUS/FALL 1998 27 Voter Void Interest logs at the polls

By Amy Stahl

or Ben Ysursa, there's nothing worse than throw­ ing a party and having no one show up. "It's sad in

1 our business," says Idaho's deputy secretary of Whatever the state. As the coordinator of statewide elections, Y sursa worries about a trend that shows fewer reason, voters Idahoans going to the polls. Idaho has long enjoyed a tradition of strong nationally are voter turnout. Forty-six years ago, the Gem State ranked No.1 nationally. But the numbers are slipping. In 1996, after staying away sinking to 15th, the state climbed back up to 11th. Political experts disagree on why more voters are skipping the ballot box on Election Day. Some claim that Idahoans­ in record like voters across the country- are growing more apathetic. Others say that voters are uninspired by issues or feel disen­ numbers.' franchised from distant candidates. Whatever the reasons, voters nationally are staying away in record numbers. In 1990 voter turnout in a non-presidential election year fell to a post-World War II low of 33 percent, according to the U.S. Census. For the "off-year" election in November 1994, 36 percent of registered voters cast their

28 FOCUS/FAU 1998 ballots, and for the 1996 presidential § considers Election Day that year to election the turnout was 46 percent. ~ be a highlight of his term in office. Idaho fared considerably better. In @"You had to wait 45 minutes to vote the 1996 general election, overall turn­ ~ at University Christian Church," he out was 60 percent. ~ says proudly of th~ polling place most Veteran political observer Jim a frequented by Bmse State students. Weatherby says that traditionally, Student leaders also enlisted the Idahoans have considered voting to aid of Rock the Vote, a national be a civic duty. "We're historically MTV-sponsored campaign devoted high given our strong interest and to getting America's youth to cast feeling that it is a duty to participate their ballots. The rock network hosted in elections and public life. In a large high-profile concerts in major cities. measure that comes from strong reli­ It also supplied buttons, fliers, a web gious strains in our political life - site and free phone services to cam­ particularly the LDS church in south­ puses across the country. ern Idaho," says Weatherby, chair of Rock the Vote makes a difference Boise State's public policy and ad­ for young voters, says 25-year-old ministration program. Nabors. "Students see it on MTV and Yet fewer people are voting than in then see it in the Quad. That was years past. Why? Weatherby thinks encouraging." that voters today just don't find much Current ASBSU President Chris­ in the political arena that excites them. tine Starr,33, worked with Nabors on They're not moved by the issues or the 1996 voter registration drive. candidates. Of all the recmt treuds, She's determined to continue the For the most part Idahoans are perhaps the most tradition this year. ASBSU is again content, says Weatherby, citing sta- troubling to Ben Ysursa teaming with Rock the Vote and tistics from the last nine years of the Idaho percent of senior is lagging interest amoug plans to register student voters at Public Policy Survey. In the statewide polls citizens age 65 and voters ages 18-24. booths on campus. conducted by the university's College of So­ older who went to She agrees that issues are the big­ cial Sciences and Public Affairs, Idahoans the polls. gest motivator for young voters. "From 18- consistently indicate year in and year out Current and past Boise State student lead­ 24, they're just trying to figure out their life," that they are satisfied. "A satisfied elector­ ers hope to convince students that their votes she says. "Not everybody feels it's their re­ ate doesn't turn out. The years of biggest make a difference. Two years ago, the Asso­ sponsibility as an American citizen." turnout are when people are angry and want ciations Students of Boise State University Starr and Nabors believe that students to make changes," he says. (ASBSU) registered nearly 1,400 students were motivated to vote in 1996 by the pro­ To encourage more people to vote, the to vote at booths set up around campus. posed 1% Initiative. The initiative aimed to state has embarked on several new initia­ Former student body president Dan Nabors limit property taxes to 1 percent of a tives. The secretary of state's office now property's assessed value. Opponents registers voters by mail and has eliminated claimed that the initiative would hurt higher confusing categories for absentee voters. In education by reducing available revenues 1994, Idaho joined six other states to offer and passing added costs on to students. 4 same-day registration. In protest, Boise State student leaders That year, 10 percent of voters who cast 6 coordinated debates, rallies and a statewide ballots registered at the polls. 8 student walkout. The initiative served as a However, it's not enough. Vote-by-mail 10 catalyst for previously politically inactive - pioneered by Oregon - is another op­ 12 students, says Nabors, who works now as a tion. However, Ysursa doubts that Idaho 14 manager at Spur Wing Country Club. "It's lawmakers will give it serious consideration. 16 important for them to relate to the issues." A change wouldn't benefit incumbents who ""' 18 "At that age there are so many other are likely to balk at the hefty price tag. 20 things going on," says Y sursa. "They haven't "There's no question it increases turnout," a:: 22 settled down into a pattern, and they haven't says Ysursa. Conversely, "it's an American "' 24 gotten a regular paycheck. I think a pay­ tradition to go to the polls. In some commu­ z 26 check and taxes turn people around." nities, the polling place is a neighborhood ~ 28 Controversial initiatives or legislative is­ hangout." z 30 sues also drive voters to the polls, Ysursa Of all the recent trends, perhaps the most 32 says. "Once in a blue moon big issues will troubling toYsursa is lagging interest among 34 catch people's fancy," he says. Right-to-work voters ages 18-24. Voter turnout for young 36 and abortion legislation motivated voters in Americans has been on a steady decline 38 recent years. since 1972, the first election year after the 40 Voters are often lulled into complacency, voting age was lowered from 21 to 18. In 42 says former legislator Pam Ahrens. "In poli­ 1972, 49 percent of young voters cast their 44 tics, perception is reality. There's no doubt ballots; in 1996 the total was 32 percent. 46 about it. If people think their tax dollars are Idaho's not immune. For the 1996 general 48 being well spent, they're more likely to go election only 36 percent of eligible 18 to with an incumbent." 50 24-year-olds voted, compared with nearly 70 Legislators face an uphill battle in the race

FOCUS/FALL 1998 29 The Democrats' Diva

By Chris BouneH

Given time, Bethine Church's memories usually gravitate to Politics have always been part of her life, coming from an Idaho the 1956 campaign, a golden age in Idaho politics when an family rich in the sport of public service. Her father Chase Clark unlikely victory sparked a 24-year dynasty. was mayor of Idaho Falls, state senator, governor in 1941 and Husband and wife, on the stump, were basically homeless after later a federal judge, while her uncle served as Idaho Falls mayor selling their house and moving in with her parents to finance then and governor in the 1930s. A cousin, D. Worth Clark, held the 32-year-old Frank Church's run for the U.S. Senate. They drove same Senate seat that Frank Church later occupied. from small town to small town in the family's Kaiser, trying to Politics also dominated discussions among friends and family. shake 500 hands a day at a time when, outside of Boise, grasps As high school kids, she and her group of friends, including Frank were as scarce as for Hands Across America. Church, talked politics in the kitchen for fun while the boys They'd walk into a g raided the refrigerator. community newspaper ~ But younger genera- office and type a press ~ tions are different, she release, not a scathing ~ concedes. In her day, attack that passes for a 2people followed politics. campaign platform today, ~ Today's world sandwiches but one strictly on the l 0 families between raising issues. And the editor children and supporting printed it. On the campaign parents, and they have no trail, no audience or time, and no stomach, for community was too small, today's political action. not even a handful of As for Idaho's Demo­ farmers to which Frank cratic Party, it lacks a Church delivered a two­ charismatic leader, she hour speech. says. The party needs a Nine months on the road Frank Church or Cecil cost $49,000, including Andrus who rises above several spots on a fledgling partisan appeal to carry an medium called television. election on the issues. Bethine Church and her A lack of party struc­ stories remind the Idaho ture is part of the problem, Democratic Party of its Church says. Many majestic days. U.S. Senate, promising Democrats Congress, governor, hesitate to seek office or Legislature, statewide offices. Democrats, though never domi­ continue in office in a nant, were at least a force. strong Republican state. Though she has a library full of polished anecdotes from those And money scares many days, don't count her among the political dinosaurs yet. people. Candidates spend more time on the phone asking for After all, the Churches didn't win four terms in the Senate and donations than in the field shaking hands, she complains. And a four presidential primaries by living in the past. two-hour speech to farmers in rural Idaho? Not likely. Almost 20 years after her husband left the Senate, she contin­ Most campaigns debate through short television commercials, ues to oversee the annual Frank Church Conference on Public and the media dedicate fewer resources to political campaigns, Affairs at Boise State University, deliver policy addresses at showing interest only when controversy erupts. gatherings like the Idaho Democratic Party convention earlier "Unless you're making some scandalous impact of one kind or this year, and counsel young Democrats, such as congressional another," she says, "getting the media to cover you is almost candidate Dan Williams, who still seek her advice before they test impossible." Idaho's political waters. But even her party's poor position in Idaho and the discourag­ "After all those years with Frank in politics, you'd think I'd just ing state of modern politics can't dampen her enthusiasm. She still bow out," Church says. "But democracy is only served well if likes the action and is ready to hit the campaign trail for the party, everyone serves." as if it were 1956 again, with the odds just as long. Bowing out is not in her personality. Behind that motherly "It isn't just the Democratic Party that's disenfranchised; it's smile, rivaled in size and warmth only by her late husband's, is a the moderate Republicans, also," she says. "There's almost no burning partisan soul who remains optimistic about a party with two-party system in this state. As an eternal optimist, I'm really fortunes more endangered than Idaho's salmon. looking forward for this next election to turn this around a bit." 0

30 FOCUS/FAU 1998 to engage the public. "It can be frustrating to get your message out," says Ahrens, director of the state's Department of Administra­ Redrawing the Lines tion. Yard signs, brochures and door -to-door conversations just aren't enough for many By Amy Stahl candidates, particularly those in the larger metropolitan areas. Voters must choose from a sometimes W hen the federal government should also reflect where voters shop, confusing ballot of names and issues. Savvy issues U.S. Census results for 2000, the area's media outlets and other candidates know that advertisements will Idaho will embark on a new process for common ties that aren't readily evident. boost their name recognition. But the ex­ redrawing the lines that form legislative Inconsistent data further exacerbated pense can be daunting for candidates run­ and congressional ning for a citizen legislature. districts. A newly Controversial races can be strong cata­ formed bipartisan lysts for voters. The highest voter turnout in commission will the last 20 years, 69 percent, was in 1980 tackle the difficult when voters were riveted by a contentious task of reapportion­ Senate race between Steve Symms and Frank ment. Church. "But competitive races are few and Created by the far between right now. Right now there are Legislature, the six­ some coronations going on," says Ysursa member Commis­ Weatherby agrees. "Our races are becom­ sion for Reappor­ ing less and less competitive." tionment is charged Some pundits blame low turnout on our with redesigning current system of presidential primaries. The 105 legislative seats West, they say, is too often ignored by candi­ and two congres­ dates looking for votes in densely populated sional districts using states. The Western Regional Primary, as fresh population statistics. touted by Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, would It's hoped that a bipartisan commis­ solve the problem. Western states banding sion can avoid some of the messy the sometimes emotional debate that together for an early primary would boost battles that stymied previous reappor­ plagued the last two reapportionment their voting power, he says. tionment efforts. committees. Ahrens says she pushed Y sursa is skeptical about the likelihood of Former legislator Pam Ahrens is for computerized solutions but was Idaho joining such a coalition. While in­ optimistic that the new commission will overruled. "We ended up with an tended to give the Intermountain West more succeed where others have struggled. abacus and crayons," she says. clout, the primary would be expensive for Ahrens, a former BSU Foundation The new reapportionment process small, rural states such as Idaho. Y sursa says member who is now director of the should go more smoothly thanks to the an additional primary would cost between Idaho Department of Administration, Internet and other electronic tools, says $750,000-$1 million. served on two previous reapportion­ Deputy Secretary of State Ben Ysursa. Declining voter interest could also be due ment efforts. "People are going to have so much to Idaho's changing demographics, says "I saw the very best and the very more information to come up with a Randy Stapilus, editor of several influential worst of people," she admits. plan. It's really going to be a numbers political books and newsletters. In 1980, the Legislature's plan was game," he says. "A lot of newcomers in Boise don't feel a rejected by the state Supreme Court, Experts agree that growth in urban greattie-understandably-aspeoplewho which then assumed the task of areas- particularly Ada, Canyon and have been here for awhile. If people don't redrawing the lines. The 1990 reappor­ Kootenai counties -will require the have a strong reason to vote, they'll vote for tionment process was also arduous and commission to give population-heavy the incumbent whose name they recognize. painful, Ahrens says. cities more legislative seats. The A challenger needs to provide a strong ratio­ "When I went in I firmly believed the inevitable result? Incumbents in some nale." Legislature could do it. It's very rural areas will lose their seats. Rural roots strengthen ties to the commu­ difficult to do surgery on yourself," says Special interest groups are already nity - and to candidates. "You see the Ahrens, who represented House positioning themselves for a Legislature highest voterturnout in Idaho in the smallest District 13 in Boise for 14 years. with a more urban slant. This fall, the communities," Stapilus says. "Everyone at the table had their own Agriculture and Natural Resource "In Boise, you learn about politicians idea starting with their own district." Industry PAC met to organize and through the media. In small towns you walk As the commission grapples with boost fund-raising activities. The new up to a candidate and start grilling them. maps and statistics, Ahrens urges political action committee is dedicated You want to meet your congressional candi­ members to be cognizant of voter to electing officials sympathetic to the date and look them in the eye." behavior patterns. True, the statute state's agriculture and natural resource Urban or rural, Ahrens believes that Ida­ instructs the commission to follow industries. hoans owe it to themselves to make voting county boundaries, avoid oddly shaped "Idaho's cities need to have their the source of pride it once was. Parents can districts and preserve traditional needs met, but the state's elected help, she says. "Citizenship needs to start neighborhoods and "communities of officers need to be sensitive to rural with mom and dad and the family. It has to be interest." areas as well," says Emmett rancher instilled in us when we're young that it's an But Ahrens contends that the lines Jim Little, the PAC's new chairman. 0 important thing to do." 0

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CASNER'S RESEARCH: IT'S CONTAGIOUS By Janelle Brown Boise State history professor Nick Casner felt a detective's elation when he discovered a letter from the Nampa School District buried in a thick file at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The letter, written in the 1920s to the U.S. Public Health Service, was a request that a film on venereal disease be sent to the Idaho school district for use in a sex educa­ tion class. "I was floored," says Casner. "I couldn't believe it. I didn't bother with the elevator. I flew up five flights of stairs to look for that film." Casner was intrigued to learn that the still­ controversial issue of sex education was broached more than 70 years ago in a small farming community. It was the kind of small discovery that Casner is using to construct the first-ever detailed picture of how an earlier generation of Westerners dealt with issues that affected the public's health. "I've always been interested in public health as an historical influence in human development," says Casner, who earned a and MAin history at Boise State in 1987 and 1989 and an MS and Ph.D. in history at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh. "It is easily the most powerful force in the history of the human species." Casner attracted some national attention for his ground breaking work. He received a 1998 Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship and spent several weeks conducting research at the Rockefeller archives in Sleepy Hol­ low, N.Y. Next spring, he will present a guest semi­ nar on his research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Casner also received a $34,300 grant from the State Board of Education in 1996 to study the history of public health in Idaho, a study he eventually expanded to include health issues in the West. In the age of vaccines, antibiotics and modern hospitals, it's hard to imagine the havoc contagious diseases wreaked in the early 1900s, Casner says. Typhoid, diphthe­ ria, smallpox, tuberculosis and other dis­ eases decimated entire communities. Poor nutrition, a lack of sanitation and isolation Casner's work in public health research includes looking at St. Luke's and at how health put even the healthiest at risk. care has changed over the years. Although public health issues in the East­ ern United States have been extensively stud-

32 FOCUS/FAU 1998 ied, Casner said there is little comparable data about the West. "I've had before me an open field that has never been extensively documented," Casner says. "It's been the opportunity of a life­ time." One area Casner is examining is how two and external forces - the U.S. Public Health Service, created in 1912, and the Rockefeller this Foundation, which financed public health projects- acted as agents of change in the oliday Season. West. The foundation helped establish model "health units" in selective counties in the Idaho video production team West that included nurses, physicians, sani­ has captured the best of the tarians and other experts. The units, run by the PHS, were part of a Gem state. Available video larger effort to encourage more advanced gifts include: health programs, to standardize laws and to • IMAGINE IDAHO centralize the administrative health struc­ ture. • IDAHO'S SCENIC SPLENDOR In Idaho, Twin Falls was selected for the • ECHOES OF A BITTER CROSSING: unit because it was considered a microcosm LEWIS & CLARK IN IDAHO of the state and could act as a good model • THE WHITEWATER STATE for other counties. The health units and other new programs were important because they helped change IDAHO PUBLIC the structure of public health at a time the TELEVISION old system run by county governments was crumbling, Casner explains. They were the forerunners of the health districts in existence today and brought a new standard of care to many isolated areas. In addition, the programs helped usher in an era of proactive health care aimed at preventing diseases and containing out­ breaks. Casner has collected many fascinating RIVERSIDE MANAGEMENT CO., INC. anecdotes. For example, when a smallpox R. epidemic broke out in California in the Full Service 1860s and spread to Nevada and Oregon, Real Estate Management officials in remote Silver City, Idaho, wor­ ried that the epidemic would reach them. Bonded & Insured • Competitive Rates They responded by burning sulphur, which fouled the air but did nothing to prevent the Locally Owned spread of disease. 6128 Fairview Ave. A more helpful health initiative involved 208-376-1616 the building of millions of privies in the early Boise, ID 83704 Fax 208-378-7676 1900s to prevent the spread of typhoid. In Idaho, a privy factory was established in St. Maries, and tens of thousands of the build­ ings were shipped throughout the state. • EXPERTS IN BUSINESS Casner collected blueprints of the privies, along with photos showing such scenes as a SERVICES "night soil man" driving a wagon laden with • EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE buckets of sewage. & BEHAVIOR EVALUATIONS He plans to write a book based on his • CALL CENTER SPECIALISTS research. But his immediate task, with the • 24 HOUR SOLUTION help of research assistant Valeri Kiesig, is to organize the brown boxes filled with docu­ intelligent staffing HOTLINE ments that line his office wall. "We live in a golden age now in terms of health. In many ways, we've stepped outside 3~0 of history," Casner says. "But it's crucial to 1 1 1 1 S. ORCHARD ST. STE. 1 1 1 understand how we got here if we are to face ~ i?PISE I D 8370_~ the challenges ahead." 0

FOCUS/FALL 1998 33 VOLUNTEERS EXTEND HEALTH CARE TO WHERE IT'S NEEDED

By Bob Evancho ~ city's homeless during the winter A volunteer program at Boise State R months, Springer recalls. But the num­ is giving nursing students a firsthand g ber of homeless people in Idaho'scapi­ look at the grim realities of ~tal continued to grow, "and they kept homelessness. :J! coming to the Winter House," she says, And through the same program, ~"even during the warm-weather residents in Boise's Community House months." homeless shelter are gaining access to From that need, Springer and a col­ basic health-care needs that would oth­ league began the volunteer program erwise be unavailable or difficult to that linked Boise State students to obtain. homeless residents with health-care Spearheaded by nursing professor needs. The services are now provided Joanne Springer, the program fills a at Community House, which was built need for an often overlooked segment in 1993 and includes a health clinic. of Boise's population and provides the "What the students learn is about student-nurses with valuable insight the struggle people have living in ex­ into the homeless culture. treme poverty and their inability to The services offered by the students access health care," says Springer. "It's important that these people stay include referrals, health education, first Springer saw an opportunity to link nursing students with healthy. If they get sick, they have aid, blood pressure checks, assistance homeless and low-income residents. with obtaining prescriptions, and in­ nowhere to go. formation for new and expectant moth- "The homeless is a unique popula­ ers. Since the program began nine years ago, recognized the need to provide health care tion of Idaho. They have different health­ about 20 nursing students have signed up to the city's growing number of homeless care needs, and these folks offer different each semester. and low-income residents. challenges to student nurses." While doing volunteer work in 1989, a A Boise shelter called Winter House of­ And it's practical experience the students year after she arrived at Boise State, Springer fered a roof and a warm place to sleep to the couldn't get anywhere else. 0 IN TODAY'S BUSINESS WORLD, YOU CAN'T RUN WITH THE CROWD

By Brad Carlson ees helps, but not everyone can be a creative future managers, entrepreneurs and finan­ It used to be that to succeed in business, genius. Managers, CEOs and even employ­ cial planners realize the importance of cre­ you simply had to know the business. ees must work at creativity, which is where ativity in today's fast-paced business world. But in the technology driven '90s, a little Nagasundaram's class comes in. "In the '80s, organizations began to creativity is crucial, too. Nagasundaram based his class on others' change rapidly," Nagasundaram says of how Computer information systems professor research and his doctoral dissertation that thenewfocusoncreativityevolved. "A busi­ Murli Nagasundaram teaches a course on described how information technology could ness that had performed successfully for 50 creativity that is catching the attention of support creative thinking in groups. That years found it could no longer compete. business students eager to learn new ways to sparked his first class in 1995 that 12 students Many companies had not kept pace with the solve old problems. completed. changes." The undergraduate course, called "Cre­ Today, Nagasundaram teaches 35 Boise State is one of the few schools to ative Thinking and Problem Solving," ex­ students from all business majors as more offer a business creativity course. Others plores how to approach ~ include Stanford, the Mas­ business issues from new n sachusettslnstituteofTech­ perspectives. Students learn ~ nology, the University of the importance of creativ­ ~ Colorado and the Univer­ ity and how to bring it out in ~ sity of Oklahoma. themselves by studying ~ Nagasundaram recom- businesses that foster cre­ 0 mends that businesses look ative environments. They beyond traditional meth­ also complete exercises ods of competing - most aimed at freeing the mind notably product, price, pro­ for creative thinking. motion and place strategies. Nagasundaram says that And to move in new direc­ creativity is vital now be­ tions, business leaders need cause the business environ­ to think in new directions. ment is changing so fast. "Evolutionary options And unless businesses, and don't work," says Naga­ business schools, actively sundaram. "You need to promote creattvtty, em­ look to revolutionary ployers and employees changes." Nagasundaram leads his creative thinking class in a creative way during this can't adapt to change. And that takes training exercise at the Memorial Plaza. Hiring creative employ- and effort. 0

34 FOCUS/FALL 1998 TWO NEW FEDERAL GRANTS TO HELP TRAIN BILINGUAL TEACHERS Two Boise State University cooperative CSI will fund scholarships for 30 teachers in John Jensen, director of Boise State's Cen­ education partnerships with Treasure Val­ a bilingual/English as a second language train­ ter for Multicultural and Educational Op­ ley Community College (TVCC) and the ing program. Graduates will be qualified to portunities and acting associate dean of the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) have been teach K-8 in Idaho. The new grant will en­ College of Education. awarded more than $1.4 million in federal able Boise State and CSI to expand an exist­ "More bilingual teachers can help serve as grants to train more teachers in bilingual ing program. role models to the growing Hispanic school­ education and better serve the area's Span­ "We hope the scholarships will enable age population." ish-speaking population. teacher aides to receive additional training Boise State has been training teachers in Boise State's College of Education and and return to their current schools," says bilingual education for 18 years. 0 TVCC received a four-year, $666,747 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The department also awarded a four-year, ENGINEERING, ROTC SIGN PARTNERSHIPS $736,864 grant to Boise State and CSI for a Boise State University has joined with Boise State College of Engineering Dean bilingual education career ladder program. three of the state's private colleges to ex­ Lynn Russell says the agreement is aimed Full funding is dependent on congressional pand offerings for students. at students who seek a broad liberal arts budget allocations. The College of Engineering has entered background but who also want an engineer­ Both programs are designed to encourage into an agreement with Northwest Nazarene ing degree. teacher aides already working in the Magic College inN amp a and Albertson College of Boise State also entered into an agree­ Valley and Ontario, Ore., areas to earn their Idaho in Caldwell that will allow students to ment with Ricks College that allows Ricks associate degrees at the nearest community earn dual degrees. students to enroll in Boise State's Army college and transfer to Boise State Univer­ Undergraduate students at NNC and ACI Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) sity to complete a bachelor's degree in el­ will complete approximately three academic program. ementary education/bilingual-multicultural years at their respective schools followed by Ricks students can take the first two years education. two more years of upper-division engineer­ of ROTC training in Rexburg through Boise The Boise Staterrvcc program provides ing studies at Boise State. State's accredited program and then can scholarships for 36 students annually. Par­ Students who complete the program will transfer to Boise State or another accredited ticipants are required to complete their stu­ receive a bachelor of science degree from ROTC program. About 35 students are en­ dent teaching in the Ontario area. NNC or ACI and a bachelor of science in rolled in ROTC at Ricks under the new Graduates will have credentials to teach civil, electrical or mechanical engineering agreement. in Idaho and Oregon. from Boise State. The first students are ex­ Boise State has a similar agreement with Boise State's cooperative program with pected to enter the program in 1999. Northwest Nazarene College. 0 It's never too late ...... to learn something new.

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BANK BOSS STRESSES PEAK PERFORMANCE By Brad Carlson For the past 20 years, Louann Krueger has found fresh challenges in the high-stakes world of banking and finance by both mov­ ing up and staying put. The regional president ofNorthwest com­ munity banking for First Security Bank, Krueger has been with the Salt Lake City­ based company since she graduated from Boise State in 1978 with a degree in finance. She started with the company in an entry­ level job, then rose through the ranks to a top management position. From her downtown Boise office,sheover­ sees operations, sales and customer services for 100 First Security branches in Idaho and Oregon. She also analyzes opportunities to extend the bank's reach in the region. Up to 1,000 employees come under her supervi­ sion. Krueger's rise in the banking industry should come as no surprise. She decided to be a banker during her high school days in Idaho Falls. And she later learned firsthand about the financial industry by working full­ "I thought banking would be a good way to help people," says Krueger. time in the credit department at Sears while attending Boise State. First Security had women working as train­ delivery to customers," she says. One of her courses at Boise State was ees, branch managers and lenders. "As an industry we are much more fo­ taught by a Boise bank manager who "There were enough women in manage­ cused. We know there is a performance stressed the "people" side of the business. ment to see some role models," Krueger mandate. Banks must offer their customers That clinched her career decision. says. choice, convenience and quality while limit­ "I knew it was right for me," she says, As one of the few females to join the upper ing expenses to remain competitive." "because I liked the business aspect and the management structure in banking, she now Twenty years ago, a bank could stumble people aspect. I thought banking would be a is a role model for others. and then eventually recover. Today, if a good way to help people." "I teach women in the organization that bank cannot remain as profitable as the Jobs were scarce in 1978, but Krueger was they have an opportunity that is equal to that market demands, "it's over," Krueger says. persistent. "I basically called them every of men- to not set out to find barriers, but First Security, she says, wants to remain day until they hired me," she says. to seek opportunities." an independent rather than be absorbed Thus began the climb up the corporate First Security completed a major reorga­ by a larger bank. "We want to make deci­ ladder. After a two-year series of jobs in nization in 1996. She was on the decision sions from the West," she says, adding First Security's management training pro­ team that led the internal change. that banks provide community leaders and gram, she held posts as management training The six-month process, which included local contributions as well as economic ben­ supervisor, business/commercial lender, working day and night, "was the most in­ efits. branch manager, state credit administrator tense thing I've been involved with in my What about the small community-based and Boise area manager before landing her life. I redefined what I was capable of doing. banks that have sprung up-and succeeded current job in 1996. We looked at every process and every price," - in Idaho in recent years while large "All of that bouncing around gave me an Krueger says. banks have consolidated with even larger opportunity to grow and deal with change. It Even Krueger wasn't sure she would keep banks? helped me get here," she says. her job until late in the process. "Certainly community banks are a com­ Her diverse career path, she says, gave her Krueger describes her current job as a petitor; they offer a choice for customers," a customer-oriented focus and a greater un­ balancing act, with performance as the driv­ she says. derstanding of staff needs. ing factor. "We are a regional bank behaving like a Krueger began her career as the move­ "There has been considerable consolida­ community bank. We think we have the ment for equal rights for women in the work tion in banking. The competition is extreme. right formula to remain competitive with force gained momentum. By the late 1970s, You balance your cost structure with your large and small banks alike." Q

36 FOCUS/FALL 1998 FINGERS THAT FLY ON THEIR OWN ALSO TEACH OTHERS TO SOAR

By Steve Martin receive a master's degree in violin DanitaHartzneverthoughtshe pedagogy at Boise State in 1996. could mix her music with teach­ "Being a good player is differ­ ing. But this year, she proved her­ ent from being a good teacher. selfwrong. Being a good teacher is some­ Hartz recently won one of thing you have to learn," Hartz fiddling's most coveted titles, and says. she's teaching about 100 students She credits a graduate assistant from ages 3 to 88 how to play a stint with Boise State violin in­ menagerie of instruments includ­ structor and orchestra conductor ing the guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Craig Purdy for boosting her con­ bass and piano. fidence in private teaching. In June, Hartz won Weiser's "It can be very fulfilling," Hartz National Oldtime Fiddler's Con­ says of teaching. "The most re­ test, becoming the first woman to warding thing is to see some of the win the championship division. kids come in with a smile. They're Hartz won the title as the nation's so excited about what they've best fiddler over 500 other com­ learned." petitors. "I've been trying to win Hartz performed for a few sea­ for many years. I've come close a sons with the Boise Philharmonic, couple of times, and I think my and she and her husband Mat­ experience helped, she says. A national title proved that Hartz can play and teach. Above, she thew even appeared on Nashville's Her calling in life began to take instructs "small fry" champion fiddler Alex Duncan, age 5. Grand Ole Opry before moving shape as a 6-year-old growing up back to Meridian, where they op­ in Mackay. She and her sisters decided one When she was in the sixth grade, Hartz erate a music supply store out of their home. day that they wanted to play the fiddle. moved with her family toN amp a, where she With the fiddle title safely tucked away, "Neither of our parents played. It started joined her school's orchestra. She continued Hartz may take a break from the Weiser out with us just seeing how much fun some playing through high school and decided she competition. And then again, she may not. friends were having," Hartz says. could make a living out of teaching music. "It's a lot of pressure - I was glad to go "In a small town, there's not much to do. She went on to earn a bachelor of music in back to work because of the stress. I'm not We started going to the Fiddler's Contest violin performance degree from Sam Hous­ sure I'll compete next year. But when it and just continued with it." ton State in Texas, then returned to Idaho to comes down to it, I probably will." 0 RUKAVINA SHIFTS CAREER GEARS FROM MECHANICAL TO SPIRITUAL

By Steve Martin A bout with asthma eventually kept him year off to travel the country with a friend. When the Rev. Steve Rukavina graduated from the war. But all the mechanic jobs in The trip changed his life. from Boise State in 1970, he wanted to be a his hometown were filled, so Rukavina "I went back to work in construction in car mechanic. Today, he's repairing some­ went to work in his father's cafe and bar in Montana for a year and it was during that thing of an entirely different nature. Mackay. time that I started wondering what I wanted At 47, the Mackay-born Rukavina is a He later held a job for several years as a to do the rest of my life," says Rukavina. priest at St. Mark's Catholic Church in heavy equipment operator for a southern "I knew I wanted to do something of more Boise. Idaho construction company, then took a significance. Then I started getting the idea Life can change drastically ' i for priesthood. It took about a in three decades, but even ~ year to follow through on Rukavina admits that becom­ those thoughts." ing a priest is a world apart Rukavina now holds degrees from the day he earned his in philosophy from Mt. Angel certificate in automotive tech­ Seminary in St. Benedict, Ore., nology. and in divinity from St. Patrick's He graduated just in time to Seminary in Menlo Park, Calif. confront the realities of the He was ordained as a priest in Vietnam War. High on the 1987 and served at several draft lottery list, he figured it Idaho parishes before being was only a matter of time be­ assigned as co-pastor at St. fore his number was drawn. Mark's in July. Potential employers thought "I like working with people the same. -it's never boring. I see them "No one would hire me be­ at some of the most poignant cause they thought I would get moments in their lives. It is a drafted," Rukavina says. "So I privilege to share the beauty Rukavina says he sees people at some of the most poignant moments in never went to work as a me- their lives. and wonder of the gospel with chanic." them," he says. 0

FOCUS/FAU 1998 37 Health Clinic, due to open this fall in Nampa. previously was manager of tile bank's St. Burman has practiced veterinary medicine in Anthony branch. He has been with the bank Alumni in Touch the Nampa area for more than 17 years. since 1978. JACK PRECHT, BA, finance, '77, is an assistant CRAIG W. HURST, BM, music/secondary Our policy is to print as much "In Touch" vice president with First Security Bank in Boise. education, '78, is director of the instrumental information as possible. Send your letters to Precht is a credit review officer with responsibil­ music program at the University of Wisconsin in the BSU Alumni Association, 1910 University ity for reviewing loan documents for all lines of Waukesha. Hurst has performed as principal Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725. In addition, if you business within First Security Corp. He has been trumpet or trumpet soloist with the Waukesha know someone who would make a good with the bank since 1977. Area Symphonic Band, the Waukesha Parks feature story in our "Alumnotes" section, IDOUNA BA, business/general, '77, is contact tfte office of News Services at the vou, and Recreation Band, the Concord Chamber same address. employed by the Internal Revenue Service in Orchestra, the Milwaukee Stadpfeifer, the Jazz Boise. Volz recently received an award from the Express Big Band, the Wisconsin Wind Department of the Treasury. The award Orchestra and the Milwaukee Police Band. 30s recognizes the creativity, ingenuity and RICHARDS. TOTORICA, BA, accounting, '79, is IRIS ANNEITE (THORNTON) PEACOCKE, AA, dedication of Treasury employees whose efforts vice president and corporate treasurer with general arts and sciences, '34, recently published distinguish them and the department. ATL Ultrasound Inc. Totorica lives in Mill a book titled Savoring Your Sunset Years. The GERTRUDE LEE ARNOLD, BBA, management/ Creek, Wash. book focuses on lessons and activities for the industrial relations, '78, received the John elderly and is a resource for care center activity Warriner Award from the University of directors, home health care providers, as well as Michigan School of Education in Ann Arbor. 80s family members. Peacocke was a member of the She is working on her doctorate at the school's SERGIO A. GUTIERREZ, BA, elementary first graduating class from Boise Junior College. Center for the Study of Higher Education. education/bilingual-multicultural, '80, has been She resides in Burley. DAVID KENT HIGGINSON, BBA, finance, '78, is re-elected to a second term as district judge for MARJORIE R. (ROBBINS) THOMPSON, diploma, vice president and manager at First Security the Third Judicial District. Gutierrez lives in general arts and sciences, '35, is a volunteer for Bank's downtown Twin Falls office. Higginson Nampa. both the American Cancer Society and the Deaconess Hospital gift shop. Thompson resides in Spokane, Wash. HE DOESN'T TAKE COMMERCIAL BREAKS 50s By Steve Martin JIM COULSON, AA, general arts and sciences, '56, is president of Coeur d' Alenes Co. in Unlike most television viewers, Spokane, Wash. Coulson started with the you won't find Michael LaTour flip­ company in 1966. ping through the channels when the ELLAMAE (BROWN) HOLES, diploma, general commercials come on. He actually arts and sciences, '58, was named artist of the likes to watch them. month for June by the Central Idaho Art The seven-year marketing pro­ Association. Holes works for Nikken as well as Ray Holes Saddle Co. and Ray Holes Leather fessor at Auburn University in Ala­ Care Products. She lives in Grangeville. bama turned his fascination with advertising into an academic spe­ cialty that has led to some presti­ 70s gious awards and an occasional RONALD W. COWLES, BA, finance, '74, is a brush with the national media. senior research analyst with Gartner Group, a telecommunications company in Stamford, "It's fascinating what makes Conn. Cowles lives in Mahopac Falls, N.Y. people respond to advertising, what JONATHAN D. RAND, BA, communication, '74, causes them to buy things and how is manager of the Petry Television office in psychologically intertwined they are Seattle. Petry handles national business for with products," LaTour says. more than 100 television stations across the Imparting what he learns to his stu­ in consumer behavior, focusing on reac­ United States. dents and watching them grow, as he did tions to advertising. JANE KATHERINE (COX) BRENNAN, MA, as an undergraduate student at Boise He has also conducted research in elementary education, '75, recently completed an Ed.S. in special education through a distance State, fuels LaTour's passion for his work. psychological dependence on product education program at the University of New "There's a tremendous reward derived technology. Last spring, ABC News Mexico in Albuquerque. Brennan is a special from getting research published and then quoted him in a story about the public's education specialist for the Idaho Department bringing it into the classroom and sharing reliance on technology in the wake of a of Education in Boise. She is also the Idaho it with the students," he says. satellite blackout that caused cell phones president of Delta Kappa Gamma Society LaTour, 44, earned his marketing de­ and pagers to stop working. International and serves on the board of gree at Boise State in 1978 and followed He credits his professors at Boise State directors for Cerebral Palsy of Idaho. up with an MBA degree three years later. University for steering him in the right JOSEPH 0. SWENSON, BBA, accounting, '75, is chief financial officer with O'Neill Enterprises Earlier this year, he received the 1998 direction, "My professors convinced me Inc. in Boise. Swenson previously was in real Alabama Association for Higher Educa­ where I wanted to focus my studies," he estate management consulting and tax tion in Business Award for Excellence says. accounting for Crandall, Swenson and Gleason. and Professional Contributions, an award LaTour, who returns to Boise for occa­ DOUGLAS V. BAILEY, BS, physical education/ given annually to only one business fac­ sional visits with family and friends, likes secondary education, '77, is principal at ulty member from the 15 four-year insti­ his niche at Auburn. American Falls High School. Bailey previously tutions in Alabama. "It's a great place to raise a family. And was principal at Raft River High School in Malta. In addition to teaching about 350 stu­ I like Auburn's colors. They're orange LAURffiA SUSAN BURMAN, BS, premedical dents per year, LaTour conducts research and blue," he says. 0 studies, '77, is a veterinarian and owner of Pet

38 FOCUS/FALL 1998 LLOYD W. HINER, MA, education/reading, '80, recently retired after teaching for 34 years. Hiner most recently taught at Centennial High School in the Meridian School District. DANIEL L. MINK, BA, communication, '80, is lead singer for the Sage Brush and Roses Country and Cowboy Music Band, is active in community theater and also is a performance roper known as the "Rhinestone Roper." Mink lives in Jerome. CONNIE S. (TAYLOR) BATES, BS, physical education, '81, teaches physical education at Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Ore. ROBERT "BRET" JUDY, CC, heavy duty mechanics, '81, is a blasting crew foreman with Idaho Power Co. Judy resides in Kuna. SUE (DUNNAM) SHARP, MA, education/ Creating Traditions for curriculum and instruction, '81, is an interim minister at the First Congregational United the University's Future Church of Christ in Idaho Falls. DEBORAH K. (OUVER) BROWN, BBA, econom­ ics, '82, is vice president of Capital Matrix in GOLF TOURNAMENT fiRST TUESDAYS (held every I st Tues. of the month) Boise. Brown previously was a loan officer and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH has been with the firm since 1990. OcT. 6TH, Nov. 3RD BRYAN JONATHON MATSUOKA, BA, elemen­ HOMECOMING WEEKEND tary education, '82, is a regional director with PLANTATION GOLF COURSE 5:30- 7 P.M. Small Business Development. Matsuoka lives in LOUIE'S RESTAURANT Twin Falls. Call Phil Bartle for entry forms MARY LEE (McKINNEY) BEAL, MA, education/ 385-4128 Featured speaker from BSU special education, '83, recently retired after College of Business teaching fifth through eighth grade at Ola Proceeds will be contributed to a BSU School for 26 years. Business Scholarship for a single parent Call Nikki Pichardo at 368-7815 MATTHEW C. EAMES, BA, political science, '83, for more information. works for Idaho Power Co. Eames served as 1997 president of the Idaho Council on Industry bt= For information on joining a team of bt= and the Environment. Eames lives in Boise. r:IU business professionals call Laura Kubinski at 395-6743 r:IU VICTORIA "VICKY" LYNN (ALLEN) HALFORD, BBA, quantitative management, '83, is director of claims for Great Northwest Insurance Co. in Boise. Halford previously worked for Allstate Insurance in Boise for 14 years. TERESA ANNE SACKMAN, BBA, marketing, '83, Moving? is executive director of the Meridian Chamber 11 of Commerce. Sackman has been with the Lori B" will make your move E-Z! chamber since 1992. THERESA ANN WOYCHICK, AS, nursing, '83, is a registered nurse at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. PAMELA CAPRICE de JONG, BA, theatre arts, '84, recently released a country album titled "Been There, Done That" under the SVM Music Co. label. DeJong wrote, recorded and produced the album, which is getting airplay on radio stations in Holland, Romania, Belgium and New Zealand. MARK P. DUNHAM, BA, communication, '84, recently was elected president of Idaho Legislative Advisors Inc., representing Idaho lobbyists in state government. Dunham is on the board of directors for the BSU Alumni Association. KRISnNE EWN (QUICKSTAD) ERNE, BBA, economics/accounting, '84, is manager of Lori "B" Keller specializes in residential Real Estate. For finance and forecasting with Ore-Ida Foods Inc. more information contact Lori "B" or visit her web site. in Boise. MARK THOMAS HOUSTON, BBA, finance, '84, is http://www.lorib.com vice president and income property finance TOLL FREE: 1-888-404-3600 officer in the commercial real estate department 24 HR. CELLUAR: (208) 890-9307 ~ with First Security Bank in Boise. Houston E-mail: [email protected] previously was chief credit officer at Syringa Bank. Premier Properties, Inc. re1EOU.4.lHCliJSit<,G """"rum MICHAEL B. CLARK, MA, art/secondary ---~~ education, '85, is executive director of the OFFICE: (208) 887-7721 MLS Oyster Ridge Board of Cooperative Educa-

FOCUS/FALL 1998 39 tiona! Services in Kemmerer, Wyo. ROY M. JACKSON, BS, construction manage­ ment, '85, is chief estimator with Steed CREATING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT Construction Inc. in Boise. Jackson's responsi­ bilities include compilation of conceptual By Steve Martin estimates and competitive bidding of commer­ cial construction projects. Bob Yerzy says going to CEDRIC A. MINTER, BA, elementary education, school was not one of his favor­ '85, is middle school principal with the Nyssa ite activities when he was grow-· School District in Nyssa, Ore. Minter has been a ing up. Perhaps that explains special education teacher and football coach why he is so eager to develop with the district since 1993. new ways to help students learn. NICHOLAS JOHN WOYCHICK, BA, economics, '85, is an assistant United States attorney for the Since 1992, Yerzy has taught district of Idaho. at Canyon View Elementary in JOHN D. GROESBECK, BA, political science, '86, Salt Lake City, where he is is chair of the business department at Southern pioneering a new form of edu­ Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. cation for youngsters that com­ HUD HUDSON, BA, philosophy, '86, recently bines traditional teaching with received the Excellence in Teaching Award for an understanding and apprecia­ 1997-98 from Western Washington University in tion of the surrounding envi­ Bellingham, Wash. Hudson is an associate professor of philosophy at the university. ronment. ALAN DUANE POFF, BA, political science, '86, is "My philosophy is that you a legislative aide to Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, can't truly educate in the class­ R-Texas, drafting and analyzing legislation and room," says Yerzy, a 1980 Boise State teers plant native Utah vegetation. formulating policy on labor issues. graduate in elementary education. "You Streambeds will also be created this fall. VICKIE RUTLEDGE SHIELDS, have to include business, the environ­ Yerzy continues to search for business BA, communication, '86, is ment [and] make education relevant to and private financial support, but pre­ director of the Women's the students." dicts that most of the work will be com­ Studies program at Bowling Green State University in Yerzy is advancing that concept plete by 2000. Bowling Green, Ohio. through a program he calls PROJECT: For his efforts Y erzy was named Utah's Shields previously was an L.A.B. A.L.I.V.E., which stands for 1997 recipient of the federal Christa assistant professor of Learning About Balance while Actively McAuliffe Fellowship, which paid part of telecommunications and Learning in Various Environments. his teaching salary so he could devote women's studies at the The teacher launched the program in more time to L.A.B. A.L.I.V.E. He also university. 1993 with a plan to create an outdoor was named Utah Environmental Teacher KENDALL R. HOYD, BBA, finance, '87, is classroom in a nearby flood-retaining of the Year in 1997. general manager of Idaho Truss and Compo­ L.A.B A.L.I.V.E. has been a labor of nent in Meridian. basin. With donations from the commu­ BOB mE S. STEFFLER, BBA, marketing, '87, is nity and support from local agencies, love for Yerzy, who says he spends be­ administrator of SunRise Care and Rehab in Y erzy now is close to turning the basin tween 20-40 hours each week on the McCall. Steffler previously was interim into a place that simulates wetland and project. But the eventual reward will be administrator and also worked as director of foothills habitats. worth the effort, he says. social services at the care center. After five years of planning and fund ".This will be an educational tool for JOANNE KAY CLEVELAND, BS, mathematics/ raising, Yerzy says actual development of everyone in the valley to use. And it will secondary education, '88, recently completed the site will start this fall when the Na­ be a model for outdoor classrooms her master's of education degree in instruction across the country." 0 and design from Weber State University in tional Guard grades the area and volun- Ogden, Utah. MICHAEL FANTASKI, BBA, management/ THORPE PETER ORTON, BS, political science, DEREK GLENN SPRAGUE, BBA, accounting, '90, industrial relations, '88, works for Western '88, is deputy chief of staff for the Idaho is controller at Medical Specialty Solutions Inc. Aircraft in Boise. Fantaski previously was Attorney General's Office in Boise. Sprague lives in Forest Grove, Ore. employed at Norco for nine years. CHERYL A. (PElLA) RIDDLE, AS, radiologic MARY M. VOGT, BA, elementary education, DANIEL R. GIZINSKI, BA, communication, '88, technology, '88, is an X-ray technologist at '90, teaches sixth grade at Lowell Scott Middle is regional sales manager with the international Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. School in Meridian. Vogt has been with the division of Dictaphone Corp. He is responsible RANDY KENNETH SCHRADER, BS, physical school district for nine years. for the Caribbean and Latin American regions education/secondary education, '88, is principal MICHELLE RAYE (SMITH) PALMER, BA, elemen­ and resides in Melbourne, Fla. at Parma High School in Parma. Schrader tary education, '91, is a kindergarten teacher at previously was principal at Maranatha Christian Poolesville Elementary School in Poolesville, THE LINES ARE OPEN School in Boise. Md. NADRA L ANGERMAN, BA, communication/ Contact your Alumni Office by: English, '92, is owner of Angerman Isley PHONE: (800) 824-7017 ext. 1959 or 90s Communications, a Boise advertising agency. (208) 426-1959 NATALIE A. CAROLLO, BA, elementary KIMBERLY ANN HESS, BA, social science, '92, is FAX: (208) 426-1005 education, '90, recently received a master's operations manager for Spectrum Training Inc. E·MAIL: [email protected] degree in curriculum and instruction from Idaho in Boise. HOME PAGE: bttp:l/www.iQbsu.edu/ State University in Pocatello. JANE EVA PAVEK, BBA, finance, '92, is alumni ROBERT BRETT HOWARTH, MS, geophysics, '90, assistant vice president with First Security Bank is an environmental hydrogeologist employed in Boise. Pavek is the community reinvestment MAIL: Boise State University Alumni Association, 1910 University Drive, by the Boise regional office of the Division of officer for Idaho and is responsible for the Environmental Quality. Howarth recently was oversight and coordination of Community Boise, Idaho 83725. 0 named employee of the year by the DEQ. Reinvestment Act activities in the state.

40 FOCUS/FALL 1998 lOIII LllOM CLATHKOP) SNCKl. AS. • nursing.. •92, il) the hospice clinical cuordinatur for .S.outbeancrn District Home Health and Hospice iu Pue.atello. Stu-cki r~ccnlly passod the profe..., Angstman l.aw, 1-'I. .L Cin Boi!'e. AngslUlatl previously managed a r.,;al c:state and de\·dopmcnL husiR~, 001.\centnuing uu When you're buying or subdh·i~ions t-~nU muhifanUiy con~tructiou. selling, you should know the MOllY ~ CRISWIU. BS. political sden<'.e. '93, is 3 1~-gal.ls!O.i.'>Uant w-ith Gio;~tl..'>, PurSie)· and right real estate professional Ill Huntley in Boise. hring knowledge and expertise, CArT. KIMiro' the liSA MF.Ili>AC mcdicl'l lnnil at the U.S. Anny posl work to your sit.uatioo. KNOW /JS in Fort carson, Colo. DIBR.A UAN (S.atUMAotii)ICAYlOit, RRA, managc;;mcnr.·human rc'>ourcc. '93. is human resources dire~tor with Extended Systems in Rois.e. 5HIIYL L lo15HOP, .BA. eronomicslsocial science, '94, is project .ludirur .,.,ith OOtvlSY.S in Manager Boise. Rishup pre \'-iously W c:mpJuycd by rh~ Idaho Pr~u-Tribune in Nautpa. ~'he was reP .Man;h~lllFiuor J)anid ('.(). 0l'lkandcr is curretuly wor kiJlj!, on the Aladdin Hote.JiC3si.no project in las Vegas. He Jjo,·es inlJiiL.-.bom, Ore. WilLIAM "'ll.l"' KJIIIR STIPHAN, BA, musi('} business. is director of th~ Nampa Civic Center in Nampa. Stephan l'reviuusl}· was lhe managing dir~ctor for Idaho Daoce Theatre attd a Jll3r kttillg and developme•H assistant al the Professional Therapeutic Buise Philhannuaic and for IJA Produdions. & MAilGAifT "'MIG"' DEE (PAIICS) DONAHUE, SA, Massage H EugJisll!writio~ .,;mpbasis. '96. is advertising designer fur Tht• Chulli.v .\·fe.'t..w:ng~r in Challis. Specializing in Shiatsu, E E She rcccnll}· w1m a Wst place-ll'"'ard for ncw!i­ A w-rifillg in the Nalio,,al Federation of Press Sports Massage, A Wom~n 1 99~ 0Jmmunication~"> Conk!>l. Her Swedi sh, Oeep Tissue v R husb~tnd, SHAWN vtNCINt' DONAHUI, BA. and Myoracial Release. E histor}'IS~ndary educatio1,, '96, is a rancher in T Macka•;. 1416 W.Washington N H JtNNIPtR,.... DUnut, HAS. '95. ls an account "Touch/TIIJ 11w'worfd one body ,1r a rfrrv!' executive with Harlan Cmnpbell Collllnulli~a~ lions in Boise. 342-6030 MASSAGE CENTER DANEL CHAaUS lJIUI\&, 8~.1, rnuski pcrfor­ JllallCe, '95. rc~nlly compJetc.d his AJ<'JSter's Ut

FOCUS/PAll ,998 41 music degree from Indiana University in analyst with the Association of Idaho Cities. Bloomington, Ind. Immel is now working on a Jochum was a 1995 Top Ten Scholar at Boise doctor of musical arts degree at the University State. of Texas at Austin. CRAIG DEAN KENYON, MPA, '97, is special SHANNON E. (GILBERT) NATION, BA, political projects coordinator with the Department of science/Spanish, '95, teaches Spanish and social Administration in Boise. studies at Middleton Middle School in SUSAN M. OLIVER, MA, school counseling, '97, Middleton. is a counselor at Fairmont Junior High School in TODD CHRISTENSEN, BS, political science, '96, is Boise. Oliver previously taught English at the an economic development specialist with the school. Mini-Cassia Development Commission in NICOLE L RUSSELL, BA, political science, '97, is Rupert. a project manager with The Russell Corp. in DEVAN FLOYD GREENHALGH, BBA, interna­ Boise. tional business, '96, is a financial planner with APRIL DAWN SANDERSON, MA, interdiscipli­ Liberty Mutual in Boise. nary studies, '97, is a self-employed speaker, MELANIE M. HOYT, BA, mass communication/ trainer and facilitator. Sanderson lives in journalism, '96, is a reporter for the Idaho Press­ Sylvania, Ohio. Tribune in Nampa. LAURA LEE AWN, MA, school counseling, '98, LANE H. KIRKLAND, BA, history, '96, teaches is a high school counselor with the Ruamrudee social studies and coaches football at Oakley International School in Bangkok, Thailand. High School in Oakley. CHRISTINA LYNN BISHOP, BA, elementary KEVIN M. KNIGHT, BS, biology, '96, has been education, '98, teaches kindergarten in the awarded a fellowship in the department of Meridian School District. pathology and laboratory medicine at the KACY ANNE BRADLEY, BA, elementary University of Minnesota School of Medicine in education, '98, teaches second grade at Hubbard Minneapolis. Elementary in Kuna. ERICK ALLAN KURKOWSKI, BA, political KASANDRA L. BURBANK, AS, criminal justice, science, '96, is a position classification specialist '98, is a correctional officer at the Idaho State with the Bureau of Land Management in Boise. Correctional Institution in Boise. SCOTT ALLEN LOONEY, BBA, marketing, '96, is KRISTINE KAY CARLISLE, BA, elementary a traffic/promotions coordinator with WRC education, '98, is a first-grade teacher in Las Advertising in Boise. Vegas. Carlisle lives in Henderson, Nev. REGINA A. MAGNO, BS, political science, '96, is KEVIN K. COLE, MA, history, '98, is a teaching a clerk/typist with the U.S. Bureau of Reclama­ assistant at the University of New York at tion in Boise. Buffalo. RAIN SONG "RAINY" LISA DIANE COLON, BA, elementary education/ (ZWEIFEL) McDONALD, BA, bilingual-multicultural, '98, teaches seventh graphic design, '96, is art grade mathematics at Eagle Middle School in director/production Eagle. coordinator with Green ROBIN MARIE (COCHRANE) DeBUHR, AAS, House Inc. in Boise. accounting technology, '98, is an accountant McDonald previously was a with AmeriTel Inns. DeBuhr lives in Nampa. graphic designer with the JOANNE M. D'ORIO, MA, education/curriculum company. and instruction, '98, teaches biology and CRAIG L. MEFFORD, BA, chemistry at St. Ignatius High School in elementary education, '96, teaches third grade Cleveland. at St. Peter's School in Ontario, Ore. AMY ELISABETH (KUHN) ENGLISH, BS, nursing, DARIN RICHARD SOLMON, BS, criminal justice, '98, is a labor and delivery nurse at St. Luke's '96, is a border patrol agent with the United Regional Medical Center in Boise. States Border Patrol in San Diego. LaRONA R. EZELL, BA, English/teaching, '98, JENNIFER JEAN (BLACKMAN) SWING, BS, teaches ninth and 11th grade English at Nampa physical education/secondary education, '96, is a Christian School in Nampa. professional tennis instructor at Cottonwood KARA J. FALASH, BA, elementary education, Country Club in Salt Lake City. Swing also is '98, teaches first grade at Eagle Hills Elemen­ the community state representative for the Utah tary School in Eagle. Tennis Association. YVONNE LOUISE JAHEN FLY, BA, Spanish, '98, KATHLEEN EMILY THURSTON, BS, political works at Hidden Springs Community School in science, '96, is a clerk/typist with the Ada Boise. County Public Defender's Office in Boise. TAMARA FORCE, MSW, '98, is a social worker KATHLEEN MARY (RUSSELL) BERG, BAS, '97, is for Merle West Medical Center. Force lives in currently in the multidisciplinary graduate Klamath Falls, Ore. program at Boise State. GREGORY A. FRYE, AAS, broadcast technology, TARA KIM CANTRELL, BA, political science, '97, '98, is an assistant manager with Vector is a customer service representative at Micron in Marketing in Boise. Nampa. ANNALEE GOETZMAN, BS, nursing, '98, is a DOUGLAS BRENT CARTWRIGHT, BS, political nurse at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in science, '97, is an account executive with Dean Boise. Goetzman works in the cardiovascular Witter Inc. in Boise. operating room. LANDIS DILLARD, AAS, business systems and JENNIFER LYNN HOPKINS, AAS, administrative computer technology, '97, is a supervisor for office technology, '98, is an administrative Hoff Forest Products, working in the Strandex assistant at SCP Global Technologies in Boise. Composite Wood Products plant. Dillard lives TYREE JENKS, BA, English/general literature, in Middleton.O '98, is a graduate student at the University of LINDA KAY JOCHUM, MPA, '97, is a policy Arizona.

42 FOCUS/FALL 1998 JENNIFER E. JOHNSON, BBA, marketing, '98, is WEDDINGS (Jerome) Aug. 8 a sales representative at Oakwood Homes in AMY ELISABETH KUHN and Donn English, Aug. 8 Boise. CHRISTY DAWN MORRIS and John Phillip Frans, DEBRA D. FLOYD and Casey Percifield, Aug. 22 JULIE KAULIUS, BA, elementary education, '98, (Boise) Jan. 3 teaches second grade in King City, Calif. CURTIS LEE MACK and Karen Yost, (Boise) May 2 OBITUARIES KRISTY ANNE KUEHFUSS, BA, psychology, '98, TONJA VAN HEES and T. Allen Hoover, is in the doctoral program in psychology at (Boise) May 2 TENNYSON LEIGH "TENNY" ALGER, BA, music, Lorna Linda University in Lorna Linda, Calif. GREGG PRESTON ALGER and Mary Arvin, '94, died Aug. 13 in Caldwell at age 27. Alger LORI A. LEATHERBURY, AS, nursing, '98, is a (Boise) May 9 had recently returned to Boise State to work on registered nurse at St. Luke's Regional Medical BRUCE A. KLEIN and Young-Eun "Monica"Jun, a science degree to prepare for veterinary Center in Boise. (Seattle) May 24 medicine school. She previously worked in the CRYSTAL MARIE MAGAZINO, BBA, accoun­ SEAN C. EASON and Ann E. Coon, (Boise) marketing department with Premiere Multi­ tancy, '98, works at Moss Adams, LLP in June 12 Media in Issaquah, Wash. Beaverton, Ore. DAVID WAYNE PASCUA and Heather Ann MARY ELLEN COWAS, BA, social work, '72, LINDA McCLOSKEY, TC, dental assisting, '98, Warr, (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) June 20 died Sept. 16 in Nampa after a long battle with works at The Tooth Dome in Mountain Home. USA ANN ROBINSON and Brian Lee Alger, cancer. Collias had worked as a teacher, in ERIKA A. McGINNIS, BFA, visual art, '98, has (Boise) July 18 social work and as a volunteer and school board released her first limited edition print titled DEBRA NECIA MUFFLEY and Johnny Urrutia, member for the Nampa School District. "Flluminare©". McGinnis' print is available at local galleries in Boise. ANGELA D. O'BRIEN, BS, biology, '98, is a biological technician for the Bureau of Land Management in Boise. DEBRA D. (FLOYD) PERCIFIELD, AAS, child care Boise State University and development, '98, is an associate teacher at St. Alphonsus Early Learning Center in Student Union & Activities Boise. ELIZABETH ROSE PEREA, BA, communication, '98, is a graduate student in the department of speech communication at the University of presents Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. KELLY I. POTTENGER, BSN, nursing, '98, is an officer in the Army Nurse Corps. at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. JERALD DEAN PYE, BBA, computer information systems, '98, is a computer programmer with Columbia Ultimate Business Systems in Vancouver, Wash. KERRY LYNN (NORLIN) RENARD, PVC, office occupations, '98, is a word processing generalist with the Idaho Department of Insurance in Boise. SARA FLORENCE ROBINSON, AS, radiologic science, '98, is a radiology technician at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. MICHAEL GLENN SAGRATI, BBA, marketing, '98, is a product manager for J.R. Simplot Co. in Boise. MELODY C. SANDOVAL, AS, nursing, '98, is a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise. JENNIFER LEE SEVERANCE, BA, political science, '98, is deputy finance director for the Dan Williams for Congress campaign. F. MATTHEW STOPPELLO, BA, criminal justice, '98, is a law student at the University of Idaho in Moscow. RICHARD LEE STOUSE, BS, criminal justice, '98, is an Idaho state trooper stationed in Pocatello. BRYAN F. TAYLOR, BA, political science, '98, is enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law in Denver. SHERRY ANN THOMAS, BA, elementary Sunday, November 15, 1998 education, '98, is a librarian at the middle school and high school in Parma. DEBRA NECIA (MUFFLEY) URRUTIA, BA, 7pm elementary education, '98, teaches sixth grade at Syringa School in Pocatello. JEFFERSON HUNT WEST, BS, political science, $5 students, $ '98, is a law student at the University of Idaho in faculty, l 0 general Moscow. staff BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY All tickets available l month before event at Select-a-Seat or M. DANELL WOLF, BA, elementary education, Telford & Sons Violins and Pianos 344-6392 ~~ '98, teaches first grade at Camas Elementary STUDENT UNION Additional information call426-INFO or TTY 426-1024 AND ACTIVITIES School in Fairfield.

FOCUS/FALL 1998 43 APRIL LEAH COWLEY, BAS, '89, died July 23 in Salt Lake City at age 41. Cowley had worked as a computer programmer-systems analyst with Blue Cross of Idaho. FOUNDED CHARLES WESLEY CUWNGS, BA, psychology, Capital '74, died June 11 in Fruita, Colo., at age 48. 1936 Cullings was general manager at Rocky Mountain Subaru at the time of his death. THIS CREDIT UNION IS ROSS EDWARD DAKE, AA, general arts and Educators FEDERALLY INSURED BY THE sciences, '57, died June 8 in Pocatello at age 67. NAnONAL CREDIT UNION Dake had been a licensed professional electrical ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION engineer in Idaho and Prince Edward Island, Canada. CARL E. DOBYNS, CC, parts counterman, '73, SERVING THE FINANCIAL died July 8 in Portola, Calif., at age 65. At the NEEDS OF time of his death, Dobyns owned and operated the NAPA auto parts store in Portola. MAIN OFFICE JANET MARIE {PRUNTY) HALL, MA, early 7450 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE BOISE STATE childhood, '95, died July 25 in Bruneau at age (CORNER FRANKLIN 8: COLE) BOISE, IDAHO 48. Hall taught preschool special education for UNIVERSITY 10 years. Professor emeritus ROBERT D. JAMESON died EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, PARK CENTER Aug. 12. Jameson joined Boise State in 1979, ALUMNI, AND THEIR FAMILIES! 500 E. HIGHLAND serving first as director of professional (CORNER PARK CENTER BLVD. 8: HIGHLAND) development programs and then teaching in the BOISE, IDAHO management department until his retirement in 1989. McMILLAN NO SURCHARGE MAYLING WANG JONES, BBA, marketing, '96, 12195 MCMILLAN AUTOMATED TELLER died July 14 in Jordan Valley, Ore., at age 38. (CORNER MCMILLAN 8: CLOVERDALE) Jones had worked at Yen Ching Restaurant in MACHINES BOISE, IDAHO Boise for six years. 0 (ATM'S AT ALL LOCATIONS) ALBERTSON'S ALUMS 8QQ-223-7283(1DAHO) DONATE $5,000 Boise State University alumni employed at Albertson's Inc. corporate headquarters raisednearly$5,000duringtheirannualschol­ arship drive. CATCH THE LARGER VISION Idaho School of Albertson's employees Laura Kubinski, Change your thinking ... Steve Tucker, Dave Ober, Rick Navarro change your life and Mike Bessent conducted the fund drive. MAsSAGE Albertson's alumni held their annual event at The Ram restaurant in September. THERAPY President Charles Rueh, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Bill Ruud and head football coach Dirk Koetter talked with alumni about the upcoming semester and the football team's prospects. 0 BOISE STATE PLANS 25TH ANNIVERSARY GOD IS OUR SOURCE On Feb. 22, 1999, Boise State will cel­ ebrate its 25th anniversary as a university. Rev. George welcomes you to "This is a time in which we can celebrate the Join us Sundays history and traditions of Boise State Univer­ sity," says former student body president Meditation 10:00 AM Doug Shanholtz, who leads a committee Service 10:30 AM planning to commemorate the occasion. "Notjustthe time since 1974, but since the Boise First Church of beginning at St. Margaret's Hall. Also, this is Religious Science not just about Boise State, it is about the 600 N. Curtis Rd, 105, Boise entire university system in Idaho. "This will be a time to celebrate higher Office: 375,0751 education and what it means to the state of Idaho." Dial,A,Prayer 375,0791 More about the celebration will be in­ cluded in the winter issue of FOCUS. 0

44 fOCUS/fALL 1998 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ChapterNews By Dr. Micheal Adcox, President BSU Alumni Association The Alumni Association is involved in a long-term process to develop alumni activi­ The Boise State University Alumni Association pro­ ties for alumni living outside the Boise area. motes the advancement of academic excellence by fos­ Following is a brief report on these efforts. tering alliances between communities, the university, The MAGIC VAU.EY CHAPTER recently hosted and its current, past, and future students. Accordingly, a trip to the Boise State vs. Washi ngton State the association takes pride in supporting our university's football game. Members also hosted a pre­ traditions and future. game party and held a golf tournament that This is the mission statement of the BSU Alumni drew 90 participants. Todd Blass and Ken Association as it was unanimously endorsed at the Leonard organized the tour. recent Alumni Association retreat and general board PUGET SOUND ALUMNI met at the Emerald Queen Hotel Casino in Tacoma, Wash. Puget meeting. The statement speaks for itself and relays the Sound alumni chapter status will be dis­ message that the Alumni Association understands that cussed at an upcoming Alumni Associ ation the future of the university and the communities in board meeting. "We have many alumni liv­ which we live are inextricably linked. Based on this ing in the Puget Sound area. Through the premise, the Alumni Association would like to highlight four events that support our leadership of Dennis Ward, Jon Rand, mission and that deserve recognition by our alumni. Charles Hall ett, Robin Lamoureux, Dennis • Community service is an important function of the Alumni Association and will Bassford and others, this will be an exciting be exemplified this year in a food drive to be held in the spring. We will be contacting chapter," says Bob Davies, Alumni Associa­ local businesses and alumni to help support this project under the direction of Kip tion executive director. Interested alumni Moggridge. We ask that you join the Alumni Association in providing food for those can reach Ward at (253) 597-7167. Other alumni gatherings were held in SPO· who are hungry and in need. KANE, PORTLAND and IDAHO FALLS. • Academic excellence is the backbone of any university and the quintessential GRADUATES FROM 1988·98 held a family element of the university that the Alumni Association prides itself in supporting. Part picnic in late August. "This is a great oppor­ of that support comes from the Bronco Athletic Association/BSU Alumni Associa­ tunity for recent graduates to keep in touch tion Auction, a major biennial fund-raising event. Auction '99 is scheduled for next and develop professional contacts," says May. The Alumni Association proceeds from the occasion will be utilized for Dawn Kramer, assistant alumni director and scholarships and institutional advancement. a 1994 graduate. The association is planning • In addition, the university's most distinguished students, faculty and alumni will more programs and events for recent gradu­ be honored at the annual Top Ten Scholars Banquet next April. These events are now ates. alumni traditions and help provide the funding and recognition platforms which are The COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOM­ ICS CHAPTER held a golf tournament during crucial to academic achievement. Homecoming that raised money for a schol­ • The braid between current, past and future students as well as between the arship fund. The chapter also sponsors a university and the communities it serves cannot be better examined or celebrated business speakers series at Louie's restau­ than in the events planned for the 25th anniversary celebration the week of Feb. 22. rant in Boise the first Tuesday of each month. This series of activities will recognize the transition of Boise State College to Boise In addition, the Alumni Association is State University 25 years ago and promises to further enhance the history of this interested in working with alumni from NURS­ proud institution. ING, BUSINESS SYSTEMS and MUSIC as well as Thanks to all past, present and future supporters of the Alumni Association. Your those who live in EASTERN IDAHO and the support benefits both the university and our communities. D SAN FRANCISCO BAY /NORTHERN CALIFORNIA areas.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Each year, the Alumni Association hon­ ors its own with the Distinguished Alumni Award. FOCUS readers can nominate indi­ viduals for the award by sending a letter to the Alumni Office stating the person's ac­ complishments. Past recipients range from CEOs of major corporations to volunteer leaders to supporters of the arts. + ONE SPIRIT+ ON THE ROAD WITH THE ~ ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INFINITELY CREATING, Fine Diamonds and Jewelry REFLECTING AS Results of a recent alumni survey have YOU ! prompted the Alumni Association to orga­ WE WARMLY WELCOME YOU nize discounted group travel packages for TO CELEBRATE WITH US! alumni. Such packages may include cruises, family vacations to Disneyland and trips to Europe. The association will dedicate proceeds from the travel programs to academic pro­ grams and scholarships at the university.

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Volunteers of the Pulp and Paperworkers Resource Council [PPRC], biologists from the Nez Perce Tribe, and students from Lapwai High School gathered at the Potlatch [tree] Nursery in Lewiston this spring to prepare and release 4,000 Coho salmon into Mission Creek on the Nez Perce Reservation.

The fish are part of the continuing Remote Site Incubator program of the PPRC that includes fish incubators at high schools throughout north Idaho. High school students and PPRC members raise salmon and steelhead at various times throughout the year to help grow fish populations in north Idaho.

The need for a good educational tool to teach children about the importance of all natural resources was brought home to PPRC members several years ago when they asked students in one class if they knew what anadromous fish were. One student replied, "Yeah, it's that fish that's going to put my dad out of work." PPRC knew then that student education about fish issues was vital for fish and jobs to survive.

Nez Perce Tribe officials provided the Coho salmon eggs for the project. The eggs were placed in the incubators in the middle of December by PPRC members who monitored and nurtured the eggs through the winter. Lapwai High School students released the fish in Mission Creek near the Nez Perce headquarters at Lapwai. PPRC will help the students set up their own incubators this year at the school for steelhead and next year for salmon. Potli\tCh Helping Salmon and Steelhead

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