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MagicValley.com Questions raised about CSI/builder relationship College’s selection process ‘very suspect’ Magicvalley.com VIEW bid documents and other background items, including the full text of CSI President By Ben Botkin architect/engineer CTA to the Desert Building. Jerry Beck’s letter and the college’s response to questions from the Times-News. Times-News writer oversee design and con- But memos, plans and struction of a major new other documents obtained build team” well before the logos of Starr, CTA and CSI. Those documents formed On June 15, College of campus building. by the Times-News show college opened the competi- Starr Corp. also worked up a the basis of CSI’s application Southern Idaho trustees Nine other firms or part- that Starr Corp. and CTA tion to any others. construction budget for the for federal Economic approved a recommenda- nerships also submitted were involved in the wind That involvement includ- job it would later win, while Development Administra- tion from the school’s proposals for the $6.5 mil- energy building project as ed drawing up eight pages of CTA produced a study of the tion project funding. administration to hire lion wind energy instruction early as January, and were preliminary plans that are project’s environmental builder Starr Corp. and building and a remodel of being called CSI’s “design- dated Feb. 16 and bear the impact. See CSI, Main 7 Slice of U.S. safe from recession is shrinking By Ben Neary and Mike Schneider Associated Press writers

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Carl Rupp and his neighbors follow the old rancher’s creed: “Keep your money in your pocket.’’ Rupp has farmed his whole life. He lives in Goshen County, a rural spot along the Nebraska line where cattle outnumber humans 16 to 1 and you can still see the ruts cut by wagons that hauled pioneers along the Oregon Trail. “We’re very conserva- tive,’’said Rupp,62.“We don’t go out too far on a limb.’’ That prudent financial bent, matched with the high prices paid for crops and energy in the past few years,has largely pro- tected Goshen County and a core group of several hundred other counties in 10 states Photos by MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News from the recession’s chokehold. The Amber Grooms holds her son Jedi, 6, as she and daughter Jade, 8, listen to the eldest Grooms child, Kaitlyn, 10, as she plays the violin Thursday evening in the Associated Press Economic Stress Index family’s backyard. Grooms is recently divorced and her children live primarily with her. She says setting a schedule and using imaginative games help her family shows they make up a “safe zone’’ that cov- get through the day. They have created games based on the ‘Harry Potter’ novels to make chores more fun: ‘potions’ is helping mom in the kitchen; ‘transfigura- ers a long swath of middle America, from tions’ is cleaning the house. the Great Plains south to Texas. See RECESSION, Main 2 By Nichole Carnell Times-News writer Raising kids today is a challenge for any fam- Too few Medals ily, but imagine facing it alone. Single, Amber Grooms, recently divorced after a year-long separation, is finding out that being of Honor for Iraq, a single-parent raising three young children is but not challenging — but not impossible. Her three Afghan valor? children are talented, silly and full of energy, By Kevin Freking but even their light spirits are burdened by the Associated Press writer life-changing experience of their parents’ WASHINGTON — Eight years of war in divorce. Afghanistan and Iraq. About 4,000 mem- It is an experience many American children bers of the U.S. military killed in action. now face. More than 34,000 wounded. Just six con- According to a recent report, the 2009 KIDS sidered worthy of America’s highest mili- tary award for battlefield valor. alone COUNT Data Book by the Annie E. Casey For some veterans and members of Foundation, 32 percent of children nationwide Congress, that last number doesn’t add up. Report ranks Idaho second lowest have only one adult, usually a female, acting as They question how so few Medals of their primary caretaker. Honor — all awarded posthumously — in single-parent families could be bestowed for wars of such magni- Idaho has the second-lowest percentage of chil- tude and duration. dren living in single-parent households at 22 per- cent, just behind Utah, at 18 percent. See MEDALS, Main 2 KIDS COUNT collects data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia to examine each in terms of children’s well-being. Jonathan Butler, a licensed master social worker at Preferred Child and Family Services, Inc., in Twin Falls, said that in his experience, women are predominately the primary caretaker as well. Although it may seem that divorce and single-parent- ing are becoming more prevalent, Idaho has consistent- ly maintained the nation’s second-lowest single-parent household percentage since 2002. Utah has maintained the lowest since 2000. Compared to national statistics, Idaho families seem sound. However, a low statistic doesn’t make life on a single parent any easier. U.S. Navy/AP photo ‘He uses the force,’says Jade Grooms, left as she plays along with her brother, Although Grooms said she believes a two-parent fam- Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor is shown ily is ideal, she said “sometimes a two-parent family is Jedi, and sister, Kaitlyn, while their cousin Jaime Rodgers and their mother, Amber in Kodiak, Alaska, in 2004. The Navy SEAL, who threw Grooms, laugh. more dysfunctional than a single-parent family.” Ten-year-old Kaitlyn is a talented violin player who himself on top of a grenade in Iraq to save his com- rades, was posthumously awarded the highest U.S. See SINGLE, Main 5 military tribute, the Medal of Honor, in April 2008.

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• Take a hike to Prairie • For more entertain- Lakes for a day trip for ment, check out the overnight trek. It’s 10 miles Southern Idaho Jackpot northwest of Ketchum, Rodeo Association Jackpot west of the Sawtooth Barrel Racing for entrants National Recreation Area. young and old at 7:30 p.m. It’s about 5 miles to the at the Gooding Co. lakes. Information: 622- Fairgrounds. From 5 to 5371. What can I say? The 7:30 are exhibition runs. scenery is beautiful. Fees start at $10 on up • The music group with payback. It’s free to Chicago performs at 6 p.m. watch. Photo courtesy Twin Falls Public Library ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News at the Cactus Petes Resort The Zip-Way Market first appeared in city directories in 1936, located at 305 Second St. N. (now Gooding Street North). In 1945, it was Casino Outdoor Amphi- Have your own pick you renamed Drive-Way Market. According to advertisements, this ‘home owned store’ carried ‘quality staple grocery and meats.’Managers of the theater, 1386 U.S. Highway want to share? Something store included: Cecil Yelton, Raymond Kimble, Jack Carson, Seth Dunn, Arthur McConnel, Artell Kelly and Leslie Venemon. By 1979, the market 93 in Jackpot, Nev. Tickets that is unique to the area was torn down and an insurance building built in its place. range from $45 to $55. They and that may take people have so many hits, I don’t by surprise? E-mail me at know where to start. [email protected]. Recession TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Continued from Main 1 is using.’’ But the safe zone is When booming, energy ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT shrinking. Energy produc- extraction kept unemploy- tion and prices are sliding, ment low. In Oklahoma, for MagicFest Magic Movie Matinees,“Monsters vs. Aliens,”12:30 p.m. especially for coal and natu- example, unemployment and 2:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 146 Main Ave. N., Downtown ral gas. Crop prices are began creeping upward not Twin Falls, 50-cent coupons, www.magicfest.org. dropping, too, as there’s less long after as energy prices Robert Harlig’s “Steel Magnolias,” presented by Company of Fools, demand in Asia for began sliding in September. 2 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, $25 for adults, $18 American wheat, corn and It stood at 6.3 percent in soybeans. There were 800 June, up from 3.8 percent in for senior citizens (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and counties in the safe zone a June 2008. Wyoming’s under) at box office one hour before showtime, 578-9122. year ago, a number that unemployment rate was 5.9 Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center dance, with music by the Melody dropped to about 300 coun- percent in June — far below Masters, 2 to 5 p.m., $4 per person; and Singles-Friendship ties in May and slid further the national average of 9.5 Dance, with singles and families welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. and to 200 counties in June. percent, but the highest in singles only from 8 to 11 p.m., Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center, “To say that you’re doing the state since June 1999. 530 Shoshone St. W., $4 per person, (children under age 16 must pretty well is just to say that AP photo Because of a 45-percent be accompanied by adult), non-alcoholic beverages welcome, no it’s the best-looking puppy Carl Rupp, who sells alfalfa to dairies and feedlots, poses next to a dip in demand for its drilling tobacco, 734-5084. in a pretty ugly litter,’’ said tractor on his farm south of Torrington, Wyo., on June 25. services and installing Music from Stanley concert series, features Idaho musicians Wyoming Gov. Dave pipeline, Three Way Inc. of Charley Jenkins and Shoemaker Freudenthal, who recently comparatively little debt. zone, the business is energy, Buffalo, Wyo. has laid off imposed a 10 percent budg- And when the recession hit, and the recession is starting 145 workers, about 60 per- Brothers, 4 to 8 p.m., Redfish Lake et cut across his state’s gov- it didn’t dampen demand to take a toll on a business cent of its work force from Lodge, Stanley, no cost, 208-484-9117 ernment in response to for the row crops grown on that was booming. While oil last summer.It was among a or [email protected]. falling tax revenue from the the Great Plains. prices have increased this dozen companies in north- “Welcome Home Jenny Sutter,” pre- energy sector. Consumption of food and summer, it’s the price of eastern Wyoming’s coal- sented by Company of Fools, 7 p.m., The contiguous counties feed grains has increased 3 natural gas and coal that rich Powder River Basin that Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, in the safe zone start in to 4 percent annually in matters most here. Natural recently auctioned off hun- $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens Montana and North Dakota, recent years, while a federal gas that traded for nearly $13 dreds of trucks, trailers and (62 and over) and $10 for students (18 and cascade into Wyoming, mandate that gasoline con- per 1,000 cubic feet last other equipment, said com- and under) at box office one hour South Dakota, Nebraska, tain certain levels of ethanol summer is now available for pany controller Alex before showtime, 578-9122. Iowa, Kansas and has also kept demand for less than $4. The spot price Mantle. Oklahoma, and end in corn and soybeans high. for coal is running around “Definitely people see northern Texas and eastern “The last few years,ag has $9 a ton, down from about some doom and gloom and CHURCH New Mexico. Those in the been pretty good,’’ said $13 last year. are certainly disappointed,’’ Life Church of the Magic Valley in Jerome healing service, open to safe zone had an AP Rupp, who sells alfalfa to The number of rigs in Mantle said. the general public and anyone who needs to be healed, 5 p.m. Economic Stress score dairies and feedlots. “In the Wyoming drilling for coal Because of their small under 5 in June, making long run, if there is such a bed methane dropped to pre-service prayer with service at 6 p.m. (public may attend both size, the AP index lacks them the economically thing, it’s more stable than zero in May, down from 19 foreclosure data for about services), Life Church, 425 E. Nez Perce (100 South), Jerome, healthiest in the United being in a county with ener- the previous year, while the half of the 200 counties that LIFECHURCHMV.COM or (208) 324-5876. States. gy as a primary industry.We number of conventional rigs made up the safe zone in The AP calculates a score miss out on the booms and drilling for natural gas and June; those with a popula- CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS from 1 to 100 based on each busts, but overall we’re in oil is off by more than half. tion under 25,000 were Magic Valley Military Support Group meeting and potluck barbe- county’s unemployment, pretty good shape.’’ No coal mines have closed, assigned a foreclosure rate foreclosure and bankruptcy But while not in a bust but annual production of zero. cue, table service, hamburgers, hot dogs, condiments and drinks rates. The higher the score, cycle, ag prices are still could drop as much as 10 But there is widespread furnished, 6:30 p.m., Wendell City Hall boardroom, (three blocks the higher the economic down enough from last percent as the recession anecdotal evidence that real east of stoplight), bring accompanying side dish, family and stress. summer’s highs to worry stalls the need for electricity estate is an anchor in a place friends invited, 536-6159 or 536-6111. The safe zone is largely Doug Goehring, North nationwide. where many families proud- rural — all but a dozen of the Dakota’s agriculture com- “The prices of coal are ly trace their land titles to FESTIVALS AND FAIRS counties have populations missioner. down. Production is going homesteading ancestors of less than 25,000 people, “If you really want to hurt to be down,’’ said Marion who settled the frontier in Camas County Fair and Rodeo, features American Legion break- many of whom make a liv- the economy, beat the heck Loomis, executive director the 1800s. fast, 7 to 10 a.m.; church service, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 4-H Park; ing in agriculture. As the out of agriculture,’’ of the Wyoming Mining Aided by low interest music in the park, 1 to 4:15 p.m.; and Idaho Cowboy Association rest of the nation was riding Goehring said. “It is a pri- Association. “So we’re rates, the value of farm and rodeo, 5 p.m, in the field behind medical clinic, admission: $6 (no the mortgage bubble, many mary sector in our economy. going to see a pretty signifi- ranch land has grown by cost for children ages 8 and under), Fairfield, 208-764-2230 or farmers and ranchers in the It is generating new wealth. cant reduction probably this double digits this decade. www.visitsouthidaho.com. safe zone who suffered You can’t just rely on servic- year, and it’s really just Unlike California or Florida, Jerome County Fair continues, enter open class art and photogra- through the agriculture cri- es to drive your economy.’’ based on the amount of there was no largely specu- phy, noon to 5 p.m., Messersmith building, fairgrounds, Jerome, sis of the 1980s took on Elsewhere in the safe electricity that the country lative housing bubble here. 324-6475, 539-0108 or 644-2251.

To have an event listed, please submit the name of the event, a Medals brief description, time, place, cost and contact number to Continued from Main 1 Hunter’s theory. Mimbres, N.M., received Suzanne Browne by e-mail at [email protected]; by fax, Pentagon officials say the “Nominations go the medal for actions taken 734-5538; or by mail, Times-News, P.O.Box 548, Twin Falls, ID nature of war has changed. through no more or less during the Tet Offensive in 83303-0548. Deadline is noon, four days in advance of the event. Laser-guided missiles scrutiny than in the past,’’ Vietnam when he risked his destroy enemy positions said Eileen Lainez, a life during a 56-hour battle without putting soldiers in Pentagon spokeswoman. to rescue civilians. He said harm’s way. Insurgents “The standard for the he didn’t feel comfortable IDAHO LOTTERY WHAT’SNEWAT deploy roadside bombs Medal of Honor is high, as judging the current Medal Saturday, Aug. 1 AGICVALLEY COM rather than engage in fire- one would expect for our of Honor process. 5 37 39 46 53 Powerball: 8 M . fights they’re certain to nation’s most prestigious “We’ve trusted the mili- Power Play: 4 lose. military decoration.’’ tary to fight this war,’’ Dix See documents and other Those explanations don’t AMVETS, a veterans’ said. “We’ve got to trust the Saturday, Aug. 1 background about tell the whole story, said advocacy group,said it sup- military in all aspects of it, WILD CARD: Rep. Duncan Hunter, a ports Hunter’s efforts. It including the awarding of 2 5 9 11 13 Ace of Diamonds CSI’s relationship with the Starr first-term lawmaker who held a banquet for Medal of medals.’’ Aug. 1 2 1 7 served combat tours as a Honors in January, and the Jack Jacobs, 64, received July 31 0 2 9 Corp. and CTA. Marine in Iraq and low number of medals was a the award for actions taken July 30 2 7 9 Afghanistan. He has spon- big topic of discussion, said in Vietnam to rescue sored legislation that Jay Agg, the group’s com- wounded soldiers. He said Saturday, Aug. 1 directs the defense secre- munications director. the Pentagon’s explanation 7 21 23 32 35 HB: 18 tary to review current U.S. Navy/AP file photo The Medal of Honor has for the low Medal of Honor In the event of a discrepancy between the numbers trends in awarding the been awarded 3,467 times count is logical, but he shown here and the Idaho Lottery’s official list of winning This undated photo shows Navy numbers, the latter shall prevail. Medal of Honor to deter- since the Civil War. Almost would not rule out other www.idaholottery.com 208-334-2600 mine what’s behind the low Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, from half — 1,522 — were award- factors because of the sub- count. Patchogue, N.Y. 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Top 20 Reasons DREW GODLESKI/For the Times-News Top 20 Reasons Magician John Tyler performs a trick with the help of Poindexters employee Becky Martinez Saturday in downtown Twin Falls. To Build Or Remodel Your Home Now Do you believe in magic? Reason #7: By Ben Botkin Times-News writer Your home should be your own personal resort.

John Tyler effortlessly strode down the sidewalk in downtown Twin Falls on stilts. 734-6849 280-0500 Heads began turning as www.goffinconstruction.com LIC# RCE7769 he walked toward the Orpheum Theatre, and a youngster asked him how he got so tall. “I ate my vegetables,” said Tyler, a professional ed o magician from the jur r Ill Treasure Valley who Magician Bob Bishop performs In ? brings a sense of humor to Magician Brad Hatcher performs a trick with a little aid from Michelle magic tricks with the audience’s his act that reflects the Montanus, 7. assistance. high spirits of a colon can- cer survivor. In the Boise area, Tyler also does free magic shows for sick people. On Saturday, he was in Twin Falls for MagicFest, the Magician Bob city’s first two-day event with magicians perform- Bishop performs ing throughout the city’s a card trick with downtown. the help of Emily “It’s the Magic Valley,” Corgatelli, 10. Tyler said. “There should be some magic.” Tyler’s magic tricks were varied, sprinkled with jokes. In one trick, he placed a red ball in his hand, mys- teriously switching the ball from hand to hand as an audience member tried to guess its location. End Your Pain! He took three ropes of different lengths and UNLEASH THE POWER passed them out to three volunteers. After gather- ing them back, the ropes’ of your home equity lengths became the same. And there was a spoon that appeared to bend, with a Home Equity Loan seemingly by itself. At the end of his show, Tyler handed a pin to a from First Federal! young boy in the audience and told him to put it Complete the home under his pillow and it improvement projects later will turn into a dollar. you’ve been putting off! 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Twin Falls. suavecito on the An 18-year-old Robert Ellis, 19, of Jerome, Ellis and his passenger, Mays was listed in seri- Richfield resident was was traveling northbound Ashlee Mays, 18, of ous condition on Saturday. hospitalized and listed in on 100 East at 140 South in Richfield, were not Ellis had minor injuries serious condition on a green Chevy pickup wearing seat belts, police and alcohol is believed to road to Boise Saturday following a when his vehicle drove off said. be a factor, police said. rollover accident in Jerome the right side of the road- Mays was ejected from Ellis was arrested for sus- commute to Boise on County. way for unknown reasons, the vehicle and was trans- picion of DUI. The crash weekends, and in an DONT Idaho State Police ISP said. ported by ground ambu- remains under investiga- I effort to save gas I responded at 12:15 a.m. Ellis overcorrected and lance to St. Lukes Magic tion. recently parked my ASK ME Subaru Outback and started driving my step- Steve Crump daughters 97 Toyota Corolla (a Boise State Blue Lakes Boulevard paving begins Tuesday University student, shes Im a six-footer, taken to her bike). so when I fold myself Times-News with completion of storm- paving all east-side access lanes can open to traffic, Trouble is, the Outback water pipe installation and points will be inaccessible crews must finalize con- has ride clearance (the into the drivers Paving of a portion of placement of the road bed as the asphalt needs to be crete work around man- distance between the road seat of the Corolla, Blue Lakes Boulevard in the northbound lanes, allowed to cool. holes and water valves, and the bottom of the undergoing reconstruc- the ITD said in a news Shoppers will be pave business approaches, chassis) of 7.3 inches; on its like a game of tion will begin Tuesday, release. Pipework finished required to find alternate paint lines and handle the Corolla its 5.3 inches. the Idaho Transportation early last week. routes to businesses dur- other minor details. So Im a lowrider, and Twister. My shirttail Department announced Businesses and drivers ing the paving operation, The expected comple- not so happy about it. pops out, my Friday. should continue to expect which is expected to last tion date is mid-August, Look, I drive in an envi- The final phase of the limited closures to access- up to three days. more than two months ronment with 7-foot-tall knees bump against project is nearing an end es. However, during Before the northbound ahead of schedule. pickup trucks — and the dashboard and theyre the ones without big tires. I could park the visor falls underneath some Dodge down, conking me Rams. th Cassia County Fair & Rodeo My driving experience on the head. is like sitting on the pave- ment with 18-wheelers bearing down on me. equipped with hydraulics “Imagine Today, Harvest Tomorrow” Im a six-footer, so that can take the chassis when I fold myself into down to within an inch of 99 the drivers seat of the the pavement. Think what TH TH Corolla, its like a game of they must spend on AUGUST 10 -15 Twister. My shirttail pops replacing oil pans. out, my knees bump I have some bitter against the dashboard and experience in that regard. 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Her younger sis- out my extended family,” Percentage of children in ter, Jade, 8, is a piano- she said, “especially my single-parent families: 2007 playing animal lover. Their parents.” LOWEST PERCENTAGE brother, Jedi, is 6 and full Taking a second job to State Percentage of imagination and keep her family financially 1. Utah 18 untamed energy. stable was “a toss-up on 2. Idaho 22 Between swimming and whether it was worth it for 3. North Dakota 24 music lessons, trips to the the time that you lose,”said 4. New Hampshire 25 library and everyday fun, Atkinson. 5. Minnesota 26 Grooms hardly has time to Her situation is not HIGHEST PERCENTAGE rest, not to mention sup- unlike many single-parent State Percentage port a family. Grooms said families, said Butler. 46. Alabama 38 she gets by through careful Grooms has recruited (tie) S. Carolina 38 planning, open communi- her 17-year-old niece, 48. New Mexico 39 cation and lots of silliness. Jamie Rodgers, from 49. Louisiana 42 “My cup has to be full in Colorado for the summer 50. Mississippi 44 order for me to fill their to watch the children dur- *Washington D.C. 60 cups,”said Grooms. ing the day while she Source: 2009 KIDS COUNT MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News “The most beneficial works. Data Book Eight-year-old Jade Grooms and her brother, Jedi, collapse in the cool grass after showing off their talents thing that I have found,” “The single parent does- — Jedi has an arsenal of jokes and Jade can touch her tongue to the tip of her elbow. The children are part Grooms said, “is once a n’t usually have a lot of week I take time to do an time to spend with the gle, he or she is never of one of the Magic Valley’s single-parent families. interview with my kids and kids,” Butler said, “and of alone. talk one-on-one about course it affects the kids.” Grooms is beginning to like a “Harry Potter”- tine, proving that a single- anything they want.” The pressure of respon- see that light as she and her themed summer that turns parent family is exactly Check out what’s Butler said this may be sibility for her family over- children adjust to their everyday play into some- that — a family. the best approach for par- whelmed Atkinson for new life. thing magical. new online at ents flying solo. years, but she has realized She has made sure to Through it all, Kaitlyn, Nichole Carnell may be “They know that they “life is going to happen keep life fun for the kids, Jade, Jedi and their mom reached at ncarnell@mag- magicvalley.com have that undivided atten- whether you like it or not,” inventing creative play have kept the same rou- icvalley.com. tion,” Grooms said, which she said. Although she may she has found to be benefi- feel like something is miss- cial for behavioral prob- ing, her daughter Katie lems and emotional issues. said, when “you have four Frustration over incon- kids, nothing is missing.” sistencies between house- Atkinson said she has holds and confusion about tried dating but never reasons for separation are found the right man that the most common emo- would fit into her family, tional issues of children in something even she single-parent families, believes is uncommon for Butler said. His golden rule single parents and may of successful single-par- explain Idaho’s steady fig- enting is to be “really in- ure. tune with children’s feel- Butler agreed and said ings and responsive to although he was surprised those feelings.” by the figure, he believed Single mother Stephanie that the prevalence of Atkinson, of Jerome, has blended families in which practiced open communi- one or both parents are re- cation in her family for married, could explain the almost 13 years, she said. steady, low rate. “I envy the financial Marriage and divorce freedom and the emotional rates in Idaho seem to sup- strength of a two-parent port this explanation. family,” she said, “but Since 2000, marriage marriage does not guaran- and divorce rates have tee happiness.” slowly decreased at nearly After a divorce and the the same rate, which could loss of her brother, account for the stable Atkinson said that she number of single-parent dealt with extreme loneli- families, according to data ness, but has found new from the Idaho confidence to pull her Department of Health and through. Welfare 2007 Idaho Vital After initial feelings of Statistics report. guilt over her divorce, In 2000 there were 11.6 Atkinson said she focused marriages per 1,000 on doing the best she could Idahoans, compared with for her family and is proud 10 per 1,000 in 2007. of her four children, Nick Divorce rates are almost DalSoglio, 20, Katie identical. The same study Atkinson, 19, Dylan reports 5.5 divorces per Atkinson, 17 and Aron 1,000 Idahoans in 2000, Stevens, 13, for being able and a decrease, to 4.9 per to develop well despite the 1,000, in 2007. family’s struggles. The light at the end of Working two jobs while the tunnel for those in a attending school to obtain single-parent family is that a teaching degree wasn’t while the adult may be sin- ROCK CREEK

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PRICES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH — CLOSED SUNDAY Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FROM PAGE ONE Sunday, August 2, 2009 Main 7 CSI Continued from Main 1 wanted to assure the EDA Preliminary plans for CSI’s In early June, Byrd Golay, that design-build works, a retired Twin Falls masonry and the reference to new building for wind energy contractor, started hearing Starr/CTA was an “error” and other technology courses from friends that Starr/CTA by Mike Mason, CSI vice were drawn up by Starr Corp. had been selected to contin- president of administra- and CTA in February 2009, ue the design-build to com- tion. before the college solicited pletion. While not ques- “Mr. Mason should not proposals from firms in April. tioning the quality of the have put ‘The Starr/CTA- Starr/CTA proposal, he CSI team’ in the grant and contacted CSI officials to should have limited the dis- ask why Starr Corp. had cussion to the success of once again landed a major design build on campus. He campus project. has been advised of his Golay also wanted to error,” the college wrote. know if Starr Corp. had an “The wording in the grant edge because its retired was not intended to under- president, Glenn Arrington, mine the fairness of the is a member of the board of selection process for a the CSI Foundation,the col- design builder.” lege’s fundraising arm. Carleen Herring, eco- At a June 15 public meet- nomic development man- ing, CSI’s elected trustees ager for Region IV rejected Golay’s concerns Development, also took “This was really, really poorly managed, as far as I’m concerned. and awarded the energy responsibility for the error building job to Starr/CTA in a separate statement pro- Construction has this kind of dubious reputation just because of these kind of contingent on federal fund- vided by CSI. Her agency, things. This is, quite frankly in my opinion, very suspect.” ing coming through. No one housed at and closely asso- revealed then that ciated with CSI, helped — Aaron Metcalfe, of Utah-based Hogan and Associates Construction, Starr/CTA had been work- craft the grant application. a company that submitted a proposal to design/build the new CSI building ing on it for months. “The last sentence was “CSI is a great college,” intended to identify the ment and state the legal “They wouldn’t let Golay said last week. “We’re team of professionals — authority for doing so. CSI friendship or any kind of Dec. 18, 2008: concerned about keeping it architectural-construction did not respond to requests financial arrangement Timeline of CTA architects and engineers have a great college and making it management-college —as for a legal citation. There’s interfere with what they a conference call with Region IV better, and the college can the partners,” Herring no legal exemption for thought was absolutely best events Development concerning CSI’s be no better than the wrote. “It was unfortunate wanting to avoid questions. for the college,” Arrington energy building grant application. administration or the board that I was not more clear. The Idaho Division of said. Jan. 12, 2009: of directors that run it. And EDA requires that profes- Public Works oversees Arrington said he’s been CSI President Jerry Beck transparency, that has to go sional services be procured state-financed construc- on the CSI Foundation announces the college is along with all that. with a formal process. Once tion at CSI and other cam- board for about two years. seeking federal stimulus Personally, I don’t believe it appeared that the project puses, and is covered by the About a decade ago he money for a building for we’re getting transparency.” had the potential to be same public records law. It endowed the Starr wind energy and other Many of the passed-over funded, the College moved uses a similar evaluation Corporation Scholarship technology classes. contractors now say they forward with the formal form — and never destroys for students in construc- would not have applied at all selection process.” them. The agency released tion-related programs. Feb. 16, 2009: if they had known of On June 4 — still before evaluation forms for past “It’s modest, but it has By now, there are eight pages of Starr\CTA’s involvement. trustee approval of CSI projects with no redac- helped,”he said. preliminary project site plans, “When the college made Starr/CTA, Mason e- tions. CTA, meanwhile, is to be floor plans, building sections and the call to both of those mailed Beck and Starr/CTA “We keep them all and paid $25,000 for its pre- elevations, and conceptual companies, they had already officials, saying “All of the the evaluation sheets application work. drawings, all dated Feb. 16, 2009, made the selection, whether design build team — Starr, become part of the project On March 12, CTA com- and bearing the logos of Starr they knew that or not,”said CTA and CSI — are willing file,” said Tim Mason, the pleted an environmental Feb. 25, 2009: Corp., CTA and CSI. Aaron Metcalfe, of Utah- to mobilize immediately...” agency’s administrator. impact study for the grant A Feb. 25 project description based Hogan and Associates “Again, a poor choice of “They are considered public application sent in April — listing CSI Vice President Mike Construction. He said the words by Mr. Mason,” CSI records — about the only shortly before the college Mason as contact person says: application process cost his said. “… Mr. Mason should things that are excluded are advertised for proposals. “We have been through a fairly firm about $5,000. have limited his comments attorney-client privilege Asked if that work helped extensive initial programming “This was really, really to the design build process.” info.” Starr/CTA, Herring phase with our design build poorly managed, as far as responded, “I do not think team concerning this project.” I’m concerned,’’ Metcalfe White-out ‘Our relationship’ that the two are linked.” said. “Construction has this CSI officials also said the March 12, 2009: kind of dubious reputation Government construc- CSI officials say “environmental impact CTA completes its assessment just because of these kind of tion projects often are Starr/CTA was asked to statement is such a small of the construction project’s things. This is, quite frankly awarded to the firm that help prepare the federal part of an overall project environmental impact, which is in my opinion, very sus- submits the lowest bid to do grant application because that we do not believe any- March 18, 2009: filed in the grant application. pect.” the work. In recent years, CSI does not have staff one would make a selection The federal Economic Develop- CSI has used an alternative architects or engineers and based upon this area.” ment Administration receives CSI’s Response approach, design-build, to had to move fast on the CTA, a Montana firm application for a $5.5 million pick firms for major proj- grant application. with offices in Boise, grant. An engineering report in the CSI and Starr Corp. offi- ects. “... Mike Mason contact- described its involvement packet states: “The Starr-CTA-CSI cials declined interview Under design-build, ed them concerning the as routine. design-build team has a successful requests but responded in companies compete on the project and requested their “CSI selected the track record in delivering cost writing to written ques- basis of their qualifications, services in filling out the Starr/CTA design/build effective structures on time, within tions. CSI President Jerry not price. The college grant application,”CSI offi- team on the basis of qualifi- budget, and in compliance with all Beck, in a related letter, selects a firm and later cials wrote in response to cations and demonstrated state and federal regulations. chastised the Times-News. negotiates a price. The col- Times-News inquiries. competence,” CTA princi- This previous success has clearly “We are deeply disap- lege in its grant application CSI and Starr Corp. have pal Dave Turner said in an reinforced our preference for pointed with the tone and says it prefers this approach a long relationship, dating e-mail. “Prior involvement design build with these partners.” direction of the questions because two prior design- to a 1995 gym addition. with the grant application asked by the Times-News build projects — both with Starr/CTA also did a $4 process was not a part of April 22 and April 29, 2009: concerning this EDA proj- Starr Corp. — were on time million CSI Recreation CSI’s seven components of CSI advertises for design-build ect,” Beck wrote. “We are and under budget. Center addition in 2006, evaluation.” proposals for the 30,000-square- disturbed and in a way Both methods fall under and is now doing CSI’s $21 foot building and remodel of the insulted that the newspaper state law and are supposed million health sciences and Firms left out Desert Building – work estimated suggests that CSI would to be transparent to ensure human services building. at $6.5 million. award a contract to an fairness in the award of In a May 6 letter with his Caroline Pavlinik, busi- unqualified contractor or government contracts. energy building proposal, ness development director May 6, 2009: that any separate donation For the energy building, Michael Arrington wrote of Engineered Structures The Starr-CTA partnership to the CSI Foundation dur- CSI received proposals from that Starr and CTA appreci- Inc. of Boise, said her com- and nine competitors submit ing a major capital cam- 10 firms or partnerships ate CSI’s trust. pany believed its proposal design-build proposals. May 27, 2009: paign somehow influenced that were then evaluated by “Please understand that would be competitive Mason tells competitors the choice of contractor.” a team — later identified as our relationship is not one because of the firm’s expe- there will be no finalist Beck said the college Mason; Darrell Buffaloe, that we take lightly,” rience in university con- interviews because Starr acted with integrity. chairman of the CSI Arrington wrote. “We real- struction. Corp. rated tops in all “Rather than supporting department of trade and ize that the way to end a “We understood that evaluation scenarios. a great project or recogniz- industrial education; Randy long relationship of repeat Starr Corp. had done work ing the positive impact for Dill, CSI physical plant projects is to get comfort- at CSI before, but the proj- June 4, 2009: the Magic Valley, the news- director; and Allen able with you as an owner ect administrator assured Carleen Herring, of Region IV, paper has cast suspicion and Scherbinske, assistant and relax our standard of us that they were not going e-mails EDA, saying the college can doubt on the college and its physical plant director. The care. We know that each in as the ‘preferred contrac- meet the “shovel ready” test for commitment to serve the team scored each firm in day, we earn our position as tor,’” she said in an e-mail. funding. She notes Starr already is community,”he wrote. categories such as quality of a preferred design/build “We understand that all working on CSI’s new health Yet CSI also acknowl- references, pricing and team. As the college pre- decisions tend to be some- building. Separately, Mason emails edges “error” and “a poor operational practices, and pares to add this new build- what political and there are CTA, Starr and Beck, saying “All of choice of words” in explain- other attributes. ing to your campus, our typically a few favorites the design build team – Starr, CTA ing why some documents CSI officials gave team asks for the opportu- going in, but it is unfortu- and CSI – are willing to mobilize indicate Starr/CTA was Starr/CTA top scores in nity to continue our time- nate to hear that in this case immediately…” June 8, 2009: CSI’s choice well before the each of four rankings. tested relationship as your the RFP seemed to be mere CSI administrators and trustees official award. “In each analysis, Starr design/builder of choice.” formality.” discuss the selection process. Corporation came out as Arrington, president of Mark van Gulik, of Beck and at least one trustee ‘Error’ the top selection,” Mason Starr Corp. since his Meridian-based Petra, Inc., have been contacted by a retired wrote in a May 27 e-mail to father’s retirement in said Starr/CTA did nothing contractor who questions the In March, the U.S. the competitors. “Based January 2008, said in a wrong and his firm would June 15, 2009: fairness of the process. Department of Commerce upon this, we will not be written statement that his have done the same thing if Trustees unanimously vote to hire Economic Development conducting interviews.” firm was working for free as given the opportunity. Starr/CTA, contingent on funding. SANDY SALAS/Times-News Administration received the In response to a June 8 a public service. But he said CSI should first of a two-part CSI grant public records request, CSI “Starr did not gain an have been more open with believed that a slight Construction, said “the application. It included an released copies of the eval- advantage in the the applicants because chance was better than no process was very profes- engineering report that uation forms. When asked design/build contest by Starr/CTA “definitely had a chance so we decided to sionally done” and he has states: “The Starr/CTA-CSI to explain why none of the aiding CSI with the grant leg up… we never would give it a try. We did not no complaints. design-build team has a forms were signed by evalu- application,” Arrington have approached it.” realize that they already Beniton’s partner in the successful track record in ators, CSI officials said the wrote. “The questions “You don’t expend had a pre-selected team competition was LCA delivering cost effective names were removed. posed in the design/build finances to put a proposal chosen.” Architects of Boise. LCA’s structures on time, within “The evaluation forms services solicitation have together knowing that Other contractors took it Nate Turner said compa- budget, and in compliance provided to Mike Mason nothing to do with the work you’re fighting an uphill in stride. nies doing early, conceptu- with all state and federal were signed by each evalua- we did to help prepare the battle,”Gulik said. Cade Lawrence, of al work do gain an edge in regulations. This previous tor,”CSI wrote. “The names grant application. To infer Mike Clements, of Idaho Portland-based Hoffman landing the final contract. success has clearly rein- were whited out on copies or state that CSI selected Falls-based Bateman-Hall Construction, said the “It does give somebody forced our preference for provided to the Times- Starr Corp. because of our Inc., echoed Gulik. process was fair, and that it an advantage in the later design build with these News so that evaluators help with the grant applica- “We probably would was a “long shot” for his stages of the project, but partners.” would not be cross exam- tion is untrue and unfound- have utilized our time and out-of-state firm. they don’t always get that, At that point CSI was still ined concerning their eval- ed.” efforts put into this project “People hire people they either,” he said. “I’m not a month away from solicit- uations. It is a common Glenn Arrington said for something else if I knew know and they’re comfort- upset. We win some. We ing proposals from firms practice to destroy evalua- he no longer has a finan- beforehand,” he said in an able with,” he said, adding lose some.” wanting the work, and tion forms after the selec- cial interest in Starr e-mail. “We knew he likely would have taken nearly two months away tion process is complete for Corp., and CSI trustees upfront that our chances of Starr/CTA if he we in the Ben Botkin may be from a May 6 submission this exact reason.” haven’t favored the compa- getting this project would college’s position. reached at bbotkin@mag- deadline. CSI by law must disclose ny because of his founda- be slim due to the level of Matt Newton, president icvalley.com or 208-735- CSI officials say they just any redaction of a docu- tion involvement. the competition. We of Meridian-based Beniton 3238. Main 8 Sunday, August 2, 2009 IDAHO Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho As Idaho moves to close home for disabled, kin fret By Rebecca Boone would probably increase his ical care, prescription medi- Associated Press writer behaviors, and he’ll go back cines and other treatment to destroying property.’’ also plays a role. NAMPA — Hundreds of Earlier this year, the Idaho Community care allows toy trucks line the walls of Legislature directed ISSH residents to increase their Monty Sweitzer’s bedroom administrators to study independence, interact with — some are holiday presents closing the facility. more people without dis- and others are bribes for him Built in 1919, ISSH once abilities and improve their to behave at doctor’s had more than 1,000 clients quality of life, Sword says. appointment. living on a 600-acre cam- Whether community care Sweitzer is 45 and severe- pus resembling a working is cheaper than public insti- ly intellectually disabled, farm. Most are mentally ill, tutions depends on the state and each of the trucks rep- medically fragile or have and the services offered. In resent a milepost of his long behavioral problems in Idaho, where the yearly cost haul at the Idaho State addition to developmental of housing one person at School and Hospital. delays. When Sweitzer ISSH nears $284,000, com- Institutionalized since age arrived in 1980, about 800 munity care would more 11, he cannot tie his people lived there. Today, than likely save the state shoelaces and communi- about 78 people live at ISSH, some money, Sword says. cates with one-word sen- at an average cost of $770 At ISSH, Butler knows her tences, grunts and a pocket- per person, per day. brother gets to go horseback sized picture book. The facility — a collection riding once a month in the Now Idaho is making a of buildings, some empty, summer, goes bowling every new push to close his home some under renovation — AP photo other week and in the winter of 29 years, its only institu- isn’t locked. Some residents Dona Butler visits her younger brother Monty Sweitzer, 45, to play trucks, July 26 at the Idaho State goes cross-country skiing tion for the developmentally work in an aging elementary School and Hospital in Nampa. Sweitzer needs 24-hour care, which Butler is unable to provide. The four times each month. She disabled, as part of budget school building on the cam- Legislature has directed the administrators at ISSH to study closing the institution. also knows the employees cutting efforts. His family is pus, shredding paper for get benefits and are paid praying it will not happen. recycling and earning mini- challenge than most when it medical professionals are Facility maintenence costs much more than the stan- “What would I do? I mum wage. comes to deinstitutionaliz- still needed at the institu- don’t decline based on the dard $10 or $12 hourly wages couldn’t take him into my Some clients however are ing, Braddock said. tions whether there are 150 number of empty rooms. paid in many private group home,’’ says Monty’s sister violent, needing one-on- “The political forces that residents or 50, she says. The increasing cost of med- homes. and guardian, Dona Butler. one staffing to keep them in support the continuation of “I don’t have any programs the rooms and the buildings an institution — the families for him to do during the day, where they live, says — are going to be strong so he would just sit there. I Michelle Britton, the under any circumstances, En Pointe wouldn’t have time to take administrator of Idaho’s but they’re going to be par- him on outings or run pro- Division of Family and ticularly strong when you’re grams like they do at ISSH. Community Services, which talking about closing the Dance Academy He could give up — just sit oversees ISSH. Property only one,’’Braddock said. Next to Skaggs Furniture Burley there and waste away.’’ damage and staff injuries are Nearly $6.6 billion was ❦ My heart lifted my feet and I danced! ❦ Her family’s story has not uncommon. spent nationwide on large played numerous times Some residents have been public institutions for the Now Taking Enrollment for since the deinstitutionaliza- ordered there by the court intellectually and develop- tion movement began after being charged with mentally disabled in 2006, Fall Classes: roughly 40 years ago as violent or sexual crimes. Braddock said. Nationally, Pre-school Song-n-Dance ...... Ages 3 & 4 advocates pushed to give Idaho needs a better the number of people living Tap ...... Kindergarten people with disabilities a infrastructure for the devel- in large public institutions is place in America’s commu- opmentally disabled com- dropping. In 2004, more Pre-Ballet ...... 1st Grade nities. munity before deinstitu- than 41,000 people lived in Ballet...... 2 Grade & up Today, as government tionalization will work, says public institutions with Pointe ...... 11 & up budgets strain, Idaho and Marilyn Sword, the execu- more than 16 beds, before Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop ...... 2 Grade & up other states are giving dein- tive director of the Idaho dropping to more than Instructors Christa Matthews, Bethany Gochnour stitutionalization a new Council on Developmental 38,000 in 2006, Braddock’s push. Only 10 states have Disabilities. But she’s hope- report says. managed to close their pub- ful the budget crisis could be As the population drops, Classes start lic facilities. Many others are the incentive states need to however, the spending for st in the process of shifting deinstitutionalize, shifting those left behind increases. August 31 from large-scale institu- spending from huge public Between 1997 and 2006, tions to smaller group facilities to community care. public spending per person ENROLL home-style settings. Only five states have just in large public institutions — In the middle are the fam- one large state-run institu- adjusted for inflation — NOW!!! ilies, who must learn to nav- tion for the developmentally increased from $154 per day Don’t miss this opportunity. igate a new system and come delayed — Idaho, Delaware, to $469 per day, according to terms with the idea of pri- Nebraska, Utah and to Braddock. Call Christa Matthews at 654-2347 vately run care. Wyoming, said David That’s partly because the “You’re going to disrupt Braddock, the lead author of staff isn’t downsized at the him out of a home he’s lived The State of the States in same rate as the patient in for 30 years,’’ Sweitzer’s Developmental Disabilities. population, says Britton. sister says. “That change Those states have a greater Specialized therapists and

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© 2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC ON BUSINESS 4 Parents and their college-bound students must B plan spending Your Business, Business 2 / Bank exec bonuses still a reward, Business 4 / Weather, Business 4 Business SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 BUSINESS EDITOR JOSH PALMER: (208) 735-3231 [email protected] Popularity, Web snafus nearly broke ‘clunkers’ By Dan Strumpf Associated Press writer

NEW YORK — This was one government Housing stimulus plan that yielded quick results. Maybe too quick. Far more drivers signed up for the “cash begins slow for clunkers’’ program than anyone thought, overwhelming showrooms, blow- ing through the initial $1 billion set aside by Congress and leaving dealers panicked over rebound when or if the government would make good on the hefty rebates. Confusion reigned, even as dollars flowed into dealerships starved for business for months. The government Web site set up to By Adrian Sainz, David Twiddy, process rebates of up to $4,500 per new car could not keep up with demand. Daniel Wagner and Alex Veiga Washington scrambled to come up with Associated Press writers more cash and sent mixed signals about how the program would unfold. “A borderline train wreck,’’ said Charlie t was — note the past See CLUNKERS, Business 3 tense — the worst hous- Western states: Alaska, ing recession anyone but Arizona, California, I survivors of the Great Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Depression can remember. Montana, Nevada, New From the frenzied peak of the Mexico, Oregon, Utah, real estate boom in 2005-2006 Washington, Wyoming to the recession’s trough earlier Data compares June vs. this year, home resales fell 38 January and June 2008: percent and sales of new homes every 14 homes was in fore- closure. Home resales: down 1 per- tumbled 76 percent. WEST For years Las Vegas sym- After falling 18 percent in cent, up 12 percent Construction of homes and bolized the boom, as mile the second half of 2008, Median price: $214,800, apartments skidded 79 percent. after mile of desert gave way monthly home prices were flat, down 25 percent And for the first time in more to three-bedroom homes and flat in the first half of this year, New home sales: up 59 per- than four decades of record swimming pools. Then came on a seasonally adjusted basis, cent, down 10 percent keeping, home prices posted the crash and it symbolized according to the National New home construction: down 12 percent, down 42 consecutive annual declines. something else: a decade of Association of Realtors. percent A staggering $4 trillion in speculation and excess. Markets like these have Now,Las Vegas is one of the seen a surge this year in all- Mortgage delinquencies as home equity was wiped out, of March: 12 percent hottest housing markets in cash buyers, many of them AP photo and millions of Americans lost the region again. This city has investors, scooping up the Regional outlook: The their homes through foreclo- recession remains the Bruce McConnell, owner of McConnell Chevrolet always profited from others’ sharply discounted proper- Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Healdsburg, Calif., blows sure. misfortune, and the same can ties. It’s not uncommon to see region’s wild card. Now take a deep breath and be said of the current housing multiple offers on a single Unemployment is at 10.2 off some steam by jumping on a Mercury Villager exhale. The worst is over. market. property, and that’s helped percent in the West, but that was traded in under the Cash for Clunkers that could go higher if the By every measure, except In Clark County, Nev., slow the rate of price declines rebate program, Friday. economy worsens. If that foreclosures, the housing mar- home to Sin City, one in every a little. The demand also has 11 homes had received at least happens, expect more ket has stabilized and many helped whittle down the one foreclosure-related inventory of homes for sale to foreclosures and a slower areas are recovering, according notice in June, according to the lowest level since the turnaround. to a spate of data released in the RealtyTrac. The glut of deeply boom. Health reform past two weeks. Nationwide, discounted foreclosures has “We have seen such a steep home resales in June are up 9 almost doubled sales activity decline in supply right now, overbuilt markets slid 12 per- percent from January, on a sea- for most of this year. that when a home comes on cent. threatened by sonally adjusted basis. Sales of “In January the market was the market it’s first day there In the Pacific Northwest new homes have climbed 17 busy, and since that time, it’s could be seven or eight or 10 and states such as Utah, by percent during the same period. gone a little haywire,’’ says people there in a matter of contrast, housing markets are Brad Snyder, an agent with hours,’’Snyder says. on a different timer than the conservatives’ And construction, while still ZipRealty in Las Vegas. To lure buyers away from rest of the West. Home sales anemic, has risen almost 20 “There’s (sales) activity now foreclosures, homebuilders and values held up better and percent since the beginning of that we haven’t seen even have slashed prices or are longer while markets in the anti-tax fantasy the year. since ‘04.’’ simply tearing down vacant Southwest were already in Even home prices, down one The situation is similar in homes. New home sales decline. These markets also Nothing has been more damaging to third from the top, edged up in California’s Riverside, San jumped almost 59 percent in haven’t seen as many foreclo- rational discourse about economic policy May, the first monthly increase Joaquin and San Bernardino the first half of the year, while sures wreaking havoc with than the notion, peddled relentlessly by since June 2006. counties, where one out of construction in these grossly home prices. Republican conservatives and accepted by too many centrist Democrats, that raising “The freefall is over,’’ says taxes is always and everywhere bad for the Dean Baker of the Center for economy. Economic and Policy Research. Thanks to places like the Mind you, The problem is that, Baker, MIDWEST Dakotas,Iowa and Nebraska,the Midwest states: Illinois, there’s very like many economists, expects It’s no surprise that the hous- median sales price in the region Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, little evidence the housing market will “be ing market and the auto indus- rose almost 20 percent to an Michigan, Minnesota, supporting bouncing around the bottom’’ try are intertwined in Detroit, affordable $157,000 in June from Missouri, Nebraska, this view — Steven North Dakota, Ohio, for the second half of the year. though, this is the first time January levels. it’s an article Pearlstein anybody can remember that you Sales of new homes jumped South Dakota, Wisconsin of faith and a There are also real threats can buy a home for less than the almost 38 percent in the first convenient that could poison this budding price of a new car. half of the year, which encour- Data compares June vs. way for politicians to pander to their con- recovery. The unemployment But step out of devastated aged builders to get out their January and June 2008: stituents. Reality is a whole lot more com- rate, which is 9.5 percent, is towns in Michigan, Ohio and hammers. Construction, which Home resales: up 7 per- plicated. The economic impact of a given expected to surpass 10 percent, Indiana and the housing market was at a standstill in some com- cent, down 2 percent tax increase can be positive or negative, leaving even more homeowners in the Midwest is showing some munities, rose 86 percent on a Median price: $157,000, depending on who is taxed, how the tax is unable to pay their mortgages. of the strongest signs of recov- up 20 percent, down 9 structured and how the tax revenue is MIDWEST percent Mortgage rates could rise, mak- ery in the country. See , Business 3 used. New home sales: up 38 What we can say for certain is that, in ing homeownership less afford- percent, up 6 percent the context of the political debate in able. And the federal tax credit New home construction: Washington, the impact of tax changes is for first-time homebuyers, A sold sign is up 86 percent, down 21 almost always overstated. which as lured many into the posted out- percent The reason I mention all this is because market, is set to expire on Nov. side a home Mortgage delinquencies the liberal leadership of the House wants 30. in Cincinnati as of March: 11.5 per- to pay for health-care reform in part by “As long as jobs are being lost, on July 24. cent imposing an income tax surcharge on Regional outlook: “Before regardless of all the federal pro- Nationwide, households earning more than $350,000 a we can even talk about year. grams out there to help the bor- home resales the housing sector Personally, I don’t think that’s a good rowers, you’re still going to have are up 9 per- materially improving, idea. We’re already spending — and wast- problems in the housing mar- cent from we’re going to have to ing — so much more than any other coun- ket,’’says Steve Cumbie, execu- January, on a see these job losses get try on health care that we can surely pay tive director of the Center for seasonally down quite a bit,’’said for universal coverage within existing Real Estate Development at the adjusted William Strauss, a senior health expenditures. What’s needed is not University of North Carolina’s basis, while economist for the more money but the political will to lower Federal Reserve Bank of Kenan-Flagler Business School. new home the costs of the health-care system while Chicago. Financial mar- redistributing its benefits. True, but when you’ve got sales have kets must also improve, But if Congress is unable to muster that bidding wars for foreclosures in climbed 17 he said, so more home- political will, then the next-best option is places like Las Vegas, Phoenix percent. buyers can qualify for a to pay for health reform by raising taxes. and Los Angeles, it’s time to call mortgage. the bottom. AP photo See PEARLSTEIN, Business 2 Business 2 Sunday, August 2, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho YOURBUSINESS

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They are a mobile Receiving these certifications since December 2008, the ly given a plaque of appreciation by the certified detail technician, service and can provide all of following members of the St. Luke’s Magic Valley team trustees and staff of the Twin Falls Public licensed, and insured, and their services on location at helped to achieve the hospitals mission to improve the Library. It was given in appreciation for his provide full auto detailing the customer’s home or health of the people in our region. generous contributions and continuous and reconditioning. office. Medical/Surgical: Sheryl Koning, RN-BC-MSRN; support of the library. Resurrected Shine Mobile Information: Lance Theresa McAfee, RN-BC-MSRN; Margaux Johnson, RN- Nichols has donated many historical pho- Detail is a family owned Barnes at 316-0096 or visit BC-MSRN; Jenny Schenkel, RN-BC-MSRN; Sanela tographs and materials to the library. One of company built on the tradi- www.resurrectedshine.com. Saltaga, RN-BC-MSRN; Tenley Rebon, RN-BC-MSRN; his latest projects was to wrap the pillars in Nichols Karissa Sears, RN-BC-MSRN and Guada Allen, RN-BC- the library with historical photographs of the MSRN. area. R OAD W ORK A HEAD Air St. Luke’s: Shelly Robinson, CFRN. Obstetrics: Jessica Eldredge, RNC-OB; Tina Foster, Christopher Moore RNC-OB. Surgery: Sandy Callen, CNOR; Kim Paulson, CNOR; Rehab Systems, Inc. welcomed Julia Yost-Slane, CNOR. Christopher Moore to its Twin Falls office. PACU: Kelli Hunsaker, CAPA; Natalie Henry, CPAN and Moore was a Navy medic and surgical tech- Diane Eslinger, CPAN. nician in the 90’s before attending University Laboratory: Cherrell Jacobsen, CMLA. of Washington where he received his degree in Emergency: Jill Johnston, CEN. prosthetics and orthotics in 2002. Pharmacy: Robert Irwin, PHARMTECH; Shana Jacobs, He comes to Rehab Systems Inc. from PHARMTECH. Hanger Orthopedic Group where he worked Moore nationally, specializing in high end pros- Bonnie Sorensen thetics. Bonnie Sorensen, registered nurse at Countryside Care Troy Vitek Courtesy photo and Rehabilitation Center, was recognized Road Work Ahead Construction Supply Inc. at 729 Commercial Ave. in as the Director of Nursing Services of the Troy Vitek, professional engineer, recently joined the Twin Falls recently cut the red ribbon along with the Twin Falls Area Year by the Idaho Health Care Association at Twin Falls city staff as assistant city engi- Chamber’s Ambassadors. Road Work Ahead Construction Supply is a their convention in Boise held recently. neer. privately owned Idaho-based company. They manufacture sealcoat Sorensen has held the position of DNS for He attended the College of Southern and offer a wide range of sealcoat supplies. They also provide traffic the past three years and has demonstrated Idaho and graduated from Idaho State an ability to promote a calming effect on an University with a degree in civil engineering control services and supplies as well as custom traffic signs. often very stressful environment. in 1998. He worked for EHA Engineers for Information: 734-4444. Pictured from left, Tom Thatcher, Marjory Under her leadership Countryside Care nine years before he was hired to work for the ‘Nan’ Thatcher, Allison Thatcher, Robert Thatcher, Judy McCurdy, and Rehab was awarded the Jean Sorensen city of Twin Falls. Barbara Thatcher, Terry McCurdy, Stacy Hillfer, and Mary Shropshire; Schoonover Award for outstanding quality. Vitek a native of Twin Falls and is married Vitek front row, Matthew Thatcher. Not pictured, Kimberly Thatcher. Countryside Care and Rehabilitation Center is located at with four children. Pearlstein CONTRIBUTIONS Continued from Business 1 cash-strapped start-up that And given the increasing- animates the Republican M ERCY H OUSING S T .BENEDICTS ly unequal distribution of anti-tax fantasy. income, it makes both In the Republican myth, political and economic small-business owners take sense to raise most of that every dime they earn in money from upper-income profit and plow it back into households. the business by investing in Republicans realize that new plant and equipment they can no longer get away and hiring new workers. with arguing that taxing the Any increase in an entre- rich is bad because it preneur’s after-tax income reduces the amount of merely reduces investment money that trickles down to and job creation — or so the everyone else. So their new story goes. anti-tax tirade claims that In the real world, howev- imposing a surtax on top er, it doesn’t quite work that earners’ personal income way. The reason an entre- will be disastrous because preneur buys machinery or Courtesy photo that is the rate — not the hires new workers is not corporate rate — at which because he has an uncon- Courtesy photo St. Benedicts Family Medical Center sponsored the First Annual Bike most small businesses are trollable urge to create jobs Pictured is one of the playhouses that was raffled off for Mercy Safety Day held July 31 in Jerome. The event was designed as a com- taxed. And because small and grow the economy — Housing Idaho’s 100th Home Celebration. The winners of the raffle munity outreach program to educate youth regarding the importance businesses create all the it’s because he expects to were Shane and Rachel Koehn and Betty Shriver. The celebration was of safety in bicycles. Participants received a free t-shirt, decorations new jobs, that’s amounts to generate enough additional attended by more than 250 people and supported by HUD, USDA-RD, for their bikes and the first 100 participants received a free bike hel- a tax on job creation. sales to cover those addi- and several local businesses. Proceeds from the event will benefit met. The St. Benedicts Foundation donated $500 towards the funding On closer inspection, tional expenditures and Mercy Housing Idaho, a self-help home ownership program. of the helmets for this event. Other sponsors included the Magic however, most of that isn’t generate a reasonable profit true. as a result. For small busi- Valley Speedway, Jerome COOP, Falls Brand Meats, Edward Jones- For starters, small busi- nesses, those expenditures Jerome, Safe Kids, and Costco. Pictured from left, Carl Morrell, foun- nesses don’t create all the are paid with pre-tax D ISCOVER F INANCIAL SERVICES dation president; Alan Stevenson, chief executive officer, St. new jobs, as I explained in a money, not after-tax prof- Benedicts; Sharon Sparks, foundation member; Judi Scantlin, past column earlier this month. its. The only reason an Discover Financial Services recently announced the 10 winners of the foundation president; Enda Pierson, foundation member; Christy Job creation goes on at firms entrepreneur might not Discover Scholarship Program Award. Each winner Davies, community relations, St. Benedicts. of all sizes, with much of it want to reinvest his pre-tax will receive a $30,000 award. Winners were selected coming from relatively few profits back into the busi- based on overall excellence in the areas of leader- companies that start small ness is that he knows of an ship and community service while successfully and get big rather fast. The investment that offers a overcoming a hardship or challenge. They also main- Qwest helps with scholarships percentage of Americans better pre-tax return or he employed by small business wants or needs the money tained a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point aver- Ten Idahoans now have a jumpstart in saving for college has increased only modestly to spend for himself. age to qualify. While most programs are geared after receiving one of ten $529 scholarships to fund an IDeal over time. It’s worth noting that the toward high school seniors, Discover focuses on jun- Kabakoro — Idaho College Savings Program account. As to that Democratic biggest winners from iors which gives them an additional year to prepare The 10 $529 scholarships were drawn following 529 surtax, it turns out that health-care reform are like- for their advanced education and make career plans. College Savings Day in Idaho on May 29 to increase aware- most of it would not come ly to be the 50 percent of Local recipient of this award is Hosanna Kabakoro of Twin Falls. ness about IDeal,a 529 college savings plan sponsored by the from small business and small businesses that still State of Idaho. The scholarships were funded by Qwest. most small businesses provide health insurance to Local winner was Bob Simmons of Shoshone. would not be subject to the their workers and pay, on 529 plans are state-sponsored programs that help families surtax. average, about 20 percent We want save for college tuition, certain room and board expenses, According to data com- more for their policies than books, supplies, and other qualified higher education piled by the Tax Policy do big businesses. expenses. Accounts grow tax deferred (state and federal), Center at the Urban Democrats are also propos- YOURBUSINESS news and withdrawals used for qualified higher educational Institute and Brookings ing to give tax credits to expenses are tax free. Institution, only 23 percent small businesses with low- We welcome announcements about new businesses as of taxpayers who would be wage workers that provide well as employee changes or advancements. Barker holds fundraiser subject to the surcharge insurance. For many small derive most of their income firms, the benefits of those To submit contributions to YourBusiness, send Dr. Sam Barker of Magic Valley Spine and Joint held a from business profits. The tax credits and lower premi- announcements and photographs to Times-News busi- fundraiser this spring to raise money in honor of his daugh- bulk of the proposed surtax ums will more than make up ness Editor Joshua Palmer at [email protected]. ter Kylie. Eight hundred dollars was presented to the Idaho would be paid by doctors, for the real or imagined The deadline to submit an announcement for the follow- Ronald McDonald House to benefit families of sick children lawyers, investment burden of higher marginal ing Sunday is Wednesday at noon. that use the facility when they travel to Boise for medical bankers, corporate execu- tax rates. Announcements must be 150 words or less. The Times- treatment. tives and people with lots of Final point: The money News reserves the right to edit content. In 2008, 25 percent of the families that stayed at the investment income. generated by a health surtax House were from Twin Falls County. Moreover, of the roughly isn’t going to disappear into 13 million taxpayers who a mattress — it will be used derive most of their income to provide health care to from business profits, fewer tens of millions of Obama: ‘Spirit of innovation’ key to economic future than 500,000 would be Americans who now have subject to any surtax at all no insurance, or too little. WASHINGTON (AP) — and Internet address. that we have taken over the Obama reminded the — and of those, fewer than That will require more Future economic prosperity The president cited last six months have helped nation that full recovery will 100,000 subject to the full nurses, more doctors, more depends on building a new, Friday’s Commerce put the brakes on this reces- not happen overnight, but 5.4 percent surtax. That 5.4 lab technicians and, yes, stronger foundation and Department report showing sion,’’Obama said. He men- rather will take many more percent rate, by the way, more government bureau- recapturing the “spirit of that in the past few months tioned his administration’s months. kicks in only after a taxpay- crats — more than enough innovation,’’ President the economy overall has efforts to limit home fore- “Even as we rescue this er’s income (salary and jobs to offset those lost as a Barack Obama says. done “measurably better closures and unlock frozen economy, we must work to profits) rises above $1 mil- result of a surtax on wealthy “Innovation has been than expected.’’He credited credit markets to encourage rebuild it stronger than lion, which would typically Americans. essential to our prosperity in his $787 billion economic lending to people and busi- before,’’he said. “We’ve got be a business with more the past, and it will be stimulus program for much nesses, along with the mix- to build a new foundation than $10 million in revenue Steven Pearlstein is a essential to our prosperity in of that progress. ture of tax cuts and spend- strong enough to withstand and more than 100 employ- columnist for the the future,’’ Obama said “This and the other diffi- ing included in the stimulus future economic storms and ees. That’s hardly the small, Washington Post. Saturday in his weekly radio cult but important steps program. support lasting prosperity.’’ Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho BUSINESS Sunday, August 2, 2009 Business 3 Midwest *QWUKPIOCTMGVDGIKPUVQTGDWKNF N. EAST Sales of new and existing homes have climbed in the past three months for most of the Continued from Business 1 country, and new home construction is slowly recovering. WEST MIDWEST seasonally adjusted basis, which Percent change from previous month, seasonally adjusted, 2009 accounts for typical variations in SOUTH weather and other factors. Unemployment scale less -1.0 -0.7 -0.5 -0.3 0 +0.3 +0.5 +0.7 +1.0 more “New construction has been a good indicator for us in the past of Other less -20 -10 -5 -2.5 0 +2.5 +5 +10 +20 more what the general market is doing,’’ says Chris Collins, president of the EXISTING HOME SALES NEW HOME SALES HOUSING STARTS UNEMPLOYMENT Kansas City Regional Association of U.S. Realtors. “Our new market is not Northeast what we’ve been used to but it’s sub- Midwest stantially better than other parts of the country.’’ South The home resale market, however, West remains weaker than the nation as a J F M A M J J F M A M J J F M A M J J F M A M J whole. That again can be blamed on the economy. The jobless rate in the SOURCES: National Association of Realtors; Commerce Department; Mortgage Bankers Association; Bureau of Labor Statistics; S&P Case-Shiller AP Midwest is 10.2 percent compared with 9.5 percent nationally. And if you don’t have a job you are not buy- it’s going to come roaring back.’’ ing a house. SOUTH Mass layoffs at Bank of Southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, D.C., Florida, Georgia, William Strauss, a senior econo- The real estate market in the America and Wachovia, for Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, mist for the Federal Reserve Bank of South remains one of extremes. example, have taken their toll in South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia Chicago, cautioned that job cuts are On one end, are oil-rich cities their home state of North still high in the region, and loss of in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma Carolina. Home price declines in Data compares June vs. January and June 2008: income is the No. 1 reason home- that nearly skirted the housing Charlotte accelerated this year, Home resales: up 10 percent; down 4 percent owners default. recession altogether. Tipping the and home resales in June were off Median price: $163,200 up 14 percent; down 12 percent “We never got as bad as (other) scale on the other side are fore- nearly 30 percent from last year. New home sales: down 2 percent; down 34 percent states but nonetheless we still took a closure-ridden areas in Atlanta Home and apartment con- New home construction: up 7 percent; down 44 percent hit,’’he says, and the market remains and swaths in Florida where struction,a key economic engine, Mortgage delinquencies as of March: 12.7 percent “soft in the Midwest.’’ prices are still falling annually by will also vary widely across the Regional outlook: The southern market has several characteristics that double digits. region. Parts of the South, could help it recover, Cumbie says. The population continues to grow and Taken as a whole, home resales notably Florida and Atlanta, were businesses continue to move into the region. But the weight of foreclo- in the 17-state region rose 10 per- vastly overbuilt during the hous- sures and job losses stretching into next year could delay any meaningful cent in the first half of this year on ing boom. So construction in the recovery. a seasonally adjusted basis, and region rose a meager 7 percent in are off just 4 percent from June of the first half of the year, the low- Northeast states: last year, according to the est of the four regions, according try to post a decline. are getting jobs,’’ says Les Connecticut, Maine, National Association of Realtors. to the Commerce Department. “In the longer term, I’m confi- Simmonds, president of L.G. Massachusetts, New “Generally speaking,the rate of There was little reason dent that the real estate market is Simmonds Real Estate Corp. in Hampshire, New Jersey, decrease, both in sales and prices, for builders to start laying new going to shift where buyers are Longwood, Fla. an Orlando sub- New York, Pennsylvania, has started to bottom,’’ says the foundations. New home sales coming out not only because of urb. “But, as we speak, it’s not Rhode Island, Vermont University of North Carolina’s fell 2 percent from January to attractive interest rates and low right. It’s going to take more Cumbie. “But that doesn’t mean June, the only region in the coun- prices, but because more people time.’’ Data compares June vs. January and June 2008: Home resales: up 28 per- cent; down 5 percent Even the median sales price of AP file photo Median price: $249,400, NORTHEAST $249,400 in June was up 10 per- John Martin, up 10 percent; down 6 Nobody knows the power of a cent from January and was off just center, Brad dollar like New Yorkers. 6 percent from year-ago levels, percent Rollman, right New home sales: up 3 per- After home on Long Island sat according to the National cent; down 11 percent on the market for four months Association of Realtors. and Jason New home construction: recently, the sellers’ real estate “We certainly had our share of Wenger work up 113 percent, down 68 agent told them to drop the price problems, but overall the severity on a frame of a percent from the mid-$600s to $599,000. of what happened here was far new home for Mortgage delinquencies as The house sold the next weekend. less’’ than what happened else- Landmark of March: 10.4 percent In Merrick, about 30 miles east where, says Michael Lynch, an Homes in of New York City, homes are start- economist with IHS Global Regional outlook: The Hummelstown, region should experience ing to sell “as long as they’re Insight. “a nice rebound in home priced right,’’the agent said. Pittsburgh has the region’s Pa., on April 7. construction’’ over the In January, with the ground and strongest home market in terms of rest of the year, according financial markets still frozen, few sales and prices because the city to IHS Global Insight, an would have believed that the worst saw less of a housing bubble and economic research firm. of the housing crisis in the the area has 7.7 percent unem- Sales for new and existing Northeast would turn around ployment rate that is below the spiked within a few years. Today, declines, tanked this year as tens homes are likely to rise. within six months. national rate. more than one in 10 homeowners of thousands of people lost their Just don’t expect your But the evidence is clear: home One of the weakest markets, by with a mortgage in the state is at jobs. home’s value to shoot up. resales in the region in June hit a contrast, was Providence, R.I., least one month behind or in fore- Prices of for-sale apartments Rising unemployment will seasonally adjusted pace of where a jobless rate of 12 percent closure. plunged in the second quarter by lead to more foreclosures, 820,000, up 28 percent from the exacerbated the city’s foreclosure The Northeast, more than any the largest amount in decades. and that will keep a lid on beginning of the year. Sales of new crisis. other region, felt the full force of Prices have fallen, on average, prices. homes were also up slightly and Too many residents took out the credit crisis that reshaped Wall between 13 and 19 percent, construction in the region more risky subprime loans they couldn’t Street. Manhattan’s real estate according to four reports pub- than doubled. afford when the interest rates market, long immune from price lished recently by real estate firms. Clunkers Continued from Business 1 al 200,000 vehicles, said the truck died,’’ Dennis immediately, you’re going to Swenson, general manager Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D- Strom said of his 14-year- µ%NWPMGTU¶IGVDKNNKQPCRRTQXGF have a severe cash flow at Walser Toyota in Mich. old Dodge Dakota. “It’s a The House voted Friday to rush $2 billion into the popular but deficit.’’ financially strapped “cash for clunkers” car purchase program. Bloomington, Minn. In Glen “I think the general public good vehicle that suits our Dealers are used to work- Burnie, Md., Bob Bell, who right now is looking for a needs. But it’s not worth ing with similar incentive owns Ford, Kia and Hyundai bargain in any way to spend $3,500.’’ programs offered by auto dealerships, said his their money,’’said Kitty Van About 100 people were manufacturers, said John employees were over- Bortel, who owns Ford and looking to sign deals there Models MPG Paperwork Car rebates Truck rebates McEleney, chairman of the whelmed filing for reim- Subaru dealerships in but were holding off because Cars Eligible Owners $3,500 if the For SUVs, National Automobile bursement from the govern- Victor, N.Y., “and this was of uncertainty over the and vehicles need to new vehicle pickup trucks or Dealers Association. But the trucks must get show gets at least minivans, a ment’s clunky system. perceived as an incredible rebates. must be 18 miles dealers 4 mpg more $3,500 rebate if rules are much less stringent He compared the program bargain and people took It took three hours 1984 per gallon their than the the new vehicle under those programs, and to a military operation: “It is advantage of it.’’ Thursday for employees at models or less in vehicle, trade-in and gets at least 2 automakers generally don’t or newer combined title, $4,500 if it mpg higher than a disaster,’’ Bell said. “We The backlog had been one of Sam Pack’s Dallas- highway/ proof of gets at least the old vehicle; require nearly as much doc- met our objective, but the building for weeks. Auto area Ford dealerships to sub- city rating registration 10 mpg or $4,500 if it umentation, he said. losses were terrible.’’ dealers could begin offering mit just eight documents. Program and proof more than gets at least 5 His group surveyed dealer The House voted Friday to the rebate at the beginning Pack said he feared that details of insurance the trade-in mpg higher than franchises using the pro- the trade-in replenish the program with of the month, and many many deals made under the gram and realized the $2 billion, setting up likely began doing so over the July program wouldn’t be prop- AP money for it might be get- Senate action next week. 4 weekend. But it was not erly reimbursed. in the car business, I have quickly to establish new ting short. One survey find- Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., until a week ago that dealers “The details of processing never seen such a mess,’’she financing. ing: Consumers were opting said the administration could begin filing for reim- this is beyond what anybody said. “This is a test drive,’’Rep. to use the higher $4,500 assured lawmakers that bursement, leaving them on would think is reasonable,’’ Still, it was a mess created Steve Israel, D-N.Y., said of rebate over the $3,500 “deals will be honored until the hook for as much as he said. by too much action, instead the program, “and people amount by a margin of 2-to- otherwise noted by the $4,500 per car until they get Federal officials said they of not enough. bought it big time.’’ 1, eating through the money White House.’’ the federal money. have increased the capacity Officials hoped that when Bell, in Glen Burnie, said faster. Like a car salesman beck- That’s when they ran into of the submission system the dust cleared from the the rebates have “pulled for- “It has been very prob- oning from the lot, Levin difficulties with a federal and added staff to work hot confusion, the program ward a tremendous market.’’ lematic,’’ McEleney said. “I said “people ought to get in Web site ill equipped to han- lines and process voucher would be a tonic for the “It’s wonderful to sell don’t believe that anyone and buy their cars’’ while dle the volume of claims and applications. beleaguered auto industry them,’’ he said. “But if you anticipated the volume the hot deals last. The White the multiple documents In Victor, Van Bortel con- and a benefit for the envi- have to pay off a vehicle would be this great.’’ House joined in the pitch, each submission requires. sidered pulling the plug on ronment, with many ineffi- telling consumers the pro- Some dealers said the rebates at the Ford and cient cars taken off the road. gram is solid through “this process took upward of an Subaru dealerships she President Barack Obama REAL ESTATE weekend.’’That left unclear hour for each transaction, owns, even though her ads said the program has “suc- what happens after that, caused repeated rejections promoting the rebates were ceeded well beyond our until more money is and consumed many hours locked in for the weekend. expectations’’ and praised approved for it. submitting and resubmit- “Honestly, in all my years the House for moving The Car Allowance Rebate ting data.  Van Buren • Twin Falls System offers owners of old At Walser Toyota in cars and trucks $3,500 or Bloomington, customers Auction MONDAY • AUGUST  • : PM $4,500 toward a new, more began lining up on Monday fuel-efficient vehicle, in before doors opened at 7:30 Open House Sunday 2:00-5:00 pm exchange for scrapping their a.m.. Swenson said. By that h rough August th  square feet,  bed- old vehicle. Congress last afternoon, his dealership month approved the plan to had done 150 trade-ins MONDAY, AUG , :pm TUESDAY, AUG , :pm room,  bath home on boost auto sales and remove under the program. His Public Real Estate, Twin Falls Household • Tools • Antiques small city lot. some inefficient cars and salesmen worked overnight  Van Buren •  sq. ft. Outrageous Oddities • Jerome All the contents of trucks from the roads. to scan and submit forms.  Bed • By order of the court KLAAS AUCTION BARN the home and the out- It was unclear how many But of the 150, he said, 734-1635 • T-N Ad: 8-2 2083245521 building are being sold cars had been sold under the only 30 received responses IDAHO AUCTION BARN www.klaasauction.com together with the real www.idahoauctionbarn.com program on Friday, but the and all of those were rejec- TUESDAY AUG , :am estate. It is being sold number was far higher than tions. MONDAY, AUG , :pm Taz LLC, Am. Dream Reduction in an as-is condition by order of the court. anyone had expected. About Dennis and Marcia Strom Antiques & Collectibles, TF Trucks • Trailers • Backhoes h is is a public auction and anyone may bid. Terms are 40,000 vehicle sales were hurried into that dealership Furniture • Appliances • Boats cash, $,. earnest money on day of auction, closing done through the program Friday, fearing the rebates Cars • Consignments Welcome Skid Steers • Vehicles • Boat 734-1635 • 734-4567 Times-News Ad: 8-9 within  days. Contact Hutch: -, or visit the web- but dealers estimated they might not last, and filled out www.idahoauctionbarn.co were trying to complete paperwork for a new car. IDAHO AUCTION BARN US AUCTION site m transactions on an addition- “I might have waited until www.idahoauctionbarn.com www.us-auctioneers.com ALL AMERICAN AUCTION • -- Business 4 Sunday, August 2, 2009 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Continued hot and mostly sunny. Highs in the 90s. Today Tonight Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday City Hi Lo Prcp Boise 100 70 0.00" Tonight: Clear skies. Lows in the 50s. Challis 90 51 0.00" Coeur d’ Alene 99 61 0.00" Idaho Falls 90 49 0.00" Tomorrow: Hot and sunny. Highs 90s. Jerome 92 60 0.00" Lewiston 106 69 0.00" Lowell 104 58 0.00" Malad City not available Malta 91 52 n/a ALMANAC - BURLEY Sunny and hot Star filled skies Hot Hot and sunny Not quite as hot Cooler Pocatello 91 47 0.00" Rexburg not available Temperature Precipitation Salmon 91 50 0.00" Stanley 86 36 0.00" Sun Valley 84 47 0.00" Yesterday’s High 90 Yesterday’s 0.00" High 96 Low 62 97 / 62 96 / 61 94 / 60 90 / 57 Yesterday’s Low 51 Month to Date 0.00" Normal High / Low 89 / 55 Avg. Month to Date 0.01" ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS Record High 98 in 1992 Water Year to Date 11.28" Record Low 40 in 1975 Avg. Water Year to Date 9.23" Barometric Sunrise and Pollen Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset Count IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 95 Yesterday’s 0.00" Yesterday High 42% 5 p.m. Yesterday 30.07 in. Today Sunrise: 6:31 AM Sunset: 8:56 PM TF pollen count yesterday: Yesterday’s Low 56 Month to Date 0.00" Yesterday Low 6% Monday Sunrise: 6:32 AM Sunset: 8:55 PM 38 (Mod.) Kochia, Russian SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High / Low 86 / 54 Avg. Month to Date 0.01" Today’s Forecast High 23% Tuesday Sunrise: 6:33 AM Sunset: 8:54 PM Thistle Strong high pressure will remain overhead through the Record High 98 in 2000 Water Year to Date 12.91" Today’s Forecast Low 12% Wednesday Sunrise: 6:34 AM Sunset: 8:53 PM Mold: 4173 (High) next few days keeping hot temperatures and sunny Record Low 42 in 1975 Avg. Water Year to Date10.03" A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Thursday Sunrise: 6:35 AM Sunset: 8:51 PM Cladosporium, Smuts skies in place. Temperature and precipitation valid through 5 p.m. Courtesy of Asthma and Allergy of Idaho U. V. INDEX Dr.’s Kadlec and Henry Coeur d’ Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 81 to 89 Tonight’s Lows 40 to 51 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Sunny, hot and continued mostly dry Today Moonrise: 7:11 PM Moonset: 3:08 AM 91 / 60 BOISE 10 today through early next week. Monday Moonrise: 7:47 PM Moonset: 4:06 AM Full Last New First The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming Aug. 6 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Tuesday Moonrise: 8:18 PM Moonset: 5:08 AM more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston Today Tomorrow Tuesday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow 103 / 69 Today Highs/Lows 97 to 102/59 to 64 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Boise 99 61 pc 97 61 pc 96 58 pc Atlanta 83 69 th 90 70 th Orlando 92 73 th 94 75 th Acapulco 91 77 th 89 76 th Moscow 73 56 sh 69 55 sh Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Bonners Ferry 91 59 su 92 59 pc 93 58 pc Atlantic City 84 70 th 84 70 th Philadelphia 87 72 th 89 71 th Athens 84 77 pc 83 78 pc Nairobi 66 53 r 69 54 pc Sunny, mostly dry and Burley 94 57 pc 95 56 pc 91 56 pc Baltimore 90 68 th 89 70 th Phoenix 112 87 su 111 87 pc Auckland 58 45 sh 55 45 pc Oslo 68 56 r 60 56 r 93 / 54 continued hot. Challis 94 56 pc 94 56 pc 92 55 th Billings 96 61 th 92 58 pc Portland, ME 73 60 sh 69 62 sh Bangkok 84 77 th 82 76 sh Paris 71 54 pc 74 53 sh Coeur d’ Alene 91 60 su 91 60 pc 93 60 pc Birmingham 85 69 th 91 70 th Raleigh 87 72 th 90 73 th Beijing 96 70 th 98 70 th Prague 89 60 th 72 53 sh Elko, NV 91 52 th 92 51 pc 92 51 th Boston 79 67 sh 83 67 th Rapid City 92 62 th 87 52 pc Berlin 95 60 sh 74 54 r Rio de Jane 81 65 pc 79 64 th Eugene, OR 87 57 th 85 57 th 84 54 th Charleston, SC 87 76 th 86 76 th Reno 92 62 th 91 58 pc Buenos Aires 57 42 pc 60 46 pc Rome 87 75 pc 84 67 th McCall Gooding 93 61 pc 93 60 pc 92 58 pc Charleston, WV 81 62 th 86 64 pc Sacramento 87 57 pc 86 58 pc Cairo 99 69 pc 103 69 pc Santiago 69 45 pc 68 44 pc Grace 89 53 pc 90 53 pc 88 53 th Chicago 82 66 pc 83 68 th St. Louis 85 65 su 91 69 th Dhahran 106 89 pc 108 87 pc Seoul 83 66 sh 85 66 sh Salmon 87 / 49 Hagerman 100 62 pc 99 61 pc 99 60 pc Cleveland 78 59 th 83 64 pc St.Paul 84 62 pc 79 60 pc Geneva 70 48 sh 62 44 sh Sydney 64 50 pc 67 49 pc 93 / 52 Hailey 91 55 pc 91 55 pc 89 53 th Denver 87 56 su 89 57 pc Salt Lake City 100 75 pc 101 76 pc Hong Kong 86 83 th 86 83 sh Tel Aviv 83 80 th 84 82 pc Idaho Falls 89 56 pc 91 56 pc 90 56 pc Des Moines 87 67 pc 89 65 th San Diego 74 66 su 78 67 pc Jerusalem 98 69 pc 98 68 pc Tokyo 75 69 sh 86 71 sh Kalispell, MT 90 57 pc 92 60 pc 93 59 pc Detroit 80 65 pc 86 69 pc San Francisco 63 54 pc 62 51 pc Johannesburg 58 40 r 63 42 pc Vienna 92 65 th 82 61 sh Jerome 94 63 pc 95 62 pc 94 60 pc El Paso 98 72 th 99 72 pc Seattle 88 62 su 86 59 pc Kuwait City 111 90 pc 112 90 pc Warsaw 85 64 sh 90 63 th Lewiston 103 69 su 103 69 su 104 69 pc Fairbanks 69 48 pc 73 51 pc Tucson 106 78 th 105 78 th London 68 51 sh 69 61 sh Winnipeg 69 48 r 58 44 sh Caldwell Malad City 92 56 pc 93 55 pc 92 55 th Fargo 79 55 th 74 51 pc Washington, DC 91 68 th 91 71 th Mexico City 69 46 sh 69 48 sh Zurich 72 49 th 55 36 r 100 / 64 Idaho Falls Malta 95 56 pc 95 56 pc 92 55 th Honolulu 87 73 sh 87 73 sh McCall 87 49 pc 85 49 pc 84 47 pc Houston 97 78 th 98 79 pc Boise Sun Valley 89 / 56 Missoula, MT 94 58 pc 95 59 pc 95 58 pc Indianapolis 82 62 pc 86 67 pc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 99 / 61 83 / 50 Pocatello 93 56 pc 95 56 pc 92 55 th Jacksonville 91 74 th 92 74 th 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Portland, OR 88 65 pc 87 62 th 84 59 th Kansas City 87 67 su 91 67 th Pocatello Rupert 96 57 pc 97 57 pc 94 56 pc Las Vegas 106 83 pc 106 83 pc Rupert 93 / 56 Rexburg 87 54 pc 89 53 pc 87 54 pc Little Rock 89 70 th 90 72 pc Mountain Home 96 / 57 100 / 65 Richland, WA 101 67 pc 98 68 pc 97 66 th Los Angeles 73 64 su 73 64 pc Rogerson 86 56 th 89 57 th 86 51 th Memphis 86 71 pc 92 75 pc Burley Salmon 93 52 pc 93 54 th 91 54 th Miami 89 81 th 90 81 th Twin Falls Salt Lake City, UT 94 71 su 95 71 pc 95 71 th Milwaukee 78 64 pc 82 66 th 94 / 57 Fronts 96 / 62 Spokane, WA 85 63 pc 88 68 pc 87 68 th Nashville 85 68 th 91 70 pc Stanley 86 43 pc 86 43 th 82 42 th New Orleans 93 78 th 93 78 th Yesterday’s State Extremes - High: 106 at Lewiston Low: 34 at Stanley Sun Valley 83 50 pc 84 50 th 80 50 th New York 82 69 th 82 70 th L Cold Yellowstone, MT 75 40 th 75 39 th 75 39 th Oklahoma City 93 71 pc 96 74 pc weather key: su-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, mc-mostly cloudy, c-cloudy, Omaha 88 66 pc 93 64 pc th-thunderstorms, sh-showers,r-rain, sn-snow, fl-flurries, w-wind, m-missing H Warm CANADIAN FORECAST Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Calgary 82 47 sh 62 45 sh Saskatoon 76 49 sh 62 44 pc “You grow up the day you have your fi rst Cranbrook 81 50 sh 50 sh 80 Toronto 72 49 sh 76 63 pc Valid to 6 p.m. today Edmonton 83 45 th 68 41 sh Vancouver 81 56 pc 79 54 pc Occluded Kelowna 83 51 pc 86 46 pc Victoria 82 62 pc 81 62 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: real laugh at yourself.” Lethbridge 86 50 sh 77 49 sh Winnipeg 69 48 r 58 44 sh High: 119 at Death Valley, Calif. Regina 77 51 pc 63 50 pc Low: 30 at Shirley Basin, Wyo. Ethel Barrymore, 1879-1959, More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Academy Award Winning Actress Get up-to-date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623. Biggest banks in U.S. reward Parents, college-bound stars with huge bonuses By Adam Geller many cases, the biggest Associated Press writer bonuses went to star pro- students must plan spending ducers, whose work gener- NEW YORK — Even ated substantial profits By Eileen AJ Connelly when their profits dried up even as their companies Associated Press writer and they turned to taxpay- were struggling. ers to stay afloat, the “Most of the money Rob Barnes’ penchant for nation’s biggest banks kept doesn’t go to what we usu- buying T-shirts and hoodies paying huge bonuses. But ally call executives,’’ said got the “clothing” category much of the money went Alan Johnson of Johnson bumped from his parents’ not to top executives, but to Associates, a New York side of the college spending star traders and salesmen, compensation consultant ledger to his own. even as the economy bat- to companies including It may not be the sort of tled through the worst large banks. “It’s going to thing most people would recession in a generation. highly paid production think to figure into a college The bonuses — including workers.’’ budget plan, but Barnes’ T- $1 million or more for each At Bank of New York shirt habit is representative of nearly 4,800 bankers at Mellon, for example, none of the spending choices that nine of the largest firms — of the company’s top five crop up as a student settles were paid for 2008, along executives was paid a in to life on campus. From with scores of smaller bonus. But the bank still pizza runs to dorm-room checks to thousands of paid 74 of its worker bonus- decorations, Greek Week rank-and-file employees. es of at least $1 million each. festivities to football games, But their revelation this Senior executives at Wells the list of temptations for a week has renewed criticism Fargo & Co. — which lost student’s dollar is practically AP photo of companies relying on $43 billion last year — also endless. Rob Barnes and his mother Barbara Heffner pose at their home in Wayland, Mass., Thursday. Robs' parents government aid. did not pocket bonuses, “I have been amazed with allow him to use their credit card, then go through the bill and split the charges. The House of even as the firm paid how fast the $10, $15 and $20 Representatives voted bonuses of at least $1 mil- charges seem to add up,”said in money management. ongoing dues and the costs expenses, for instance. But Friday to sharply restrict lion to 62 of its employees. Barnes,who is about to enter “Mom and Dad should be of activities. Costs to cover they became less willing to how Wall Street pays its The biggest bonus pool his junior year as an English sitting at the kitchen table equipment, travel and other do so as the T-shirt collec- executives and workers, was paid out by J.P. Morgan major at Colby-Sawyer with them and talking,” she aspects of taking part in ath- tion grew — he’s got about barring compensation that Chase & Co., where $8.7 College in New London, said. letics can also mount. 150, although he notes that rewards excessive risk-tak- billion was distributed, a N.H. The conversation should Most campuses also offer some were free. “It wasn’t ing. But the bill only applies sum far larger than the $5.6 Preparing college-bound include making a list of the dozens, sometimes hun- that there was a credit card to future payments and do billion in earnings the bank students for the numerous types of spending that stu- dreds of clubs. While many bill where there was $50 not cover the bonuses for reported. More than 1,600 financial decisions they’ll dents will face and who is can be free to join, activities worth of T-shirts,”she said. last year, revealed in a Morgan Chase employees have to make is an important going to cover what costs. may also give rise to addi- “It was the accumulation.” report by New York took home bonuses of $1 step in getting them ready Beyond tuition, school fees, tional costs. Credit cards are one Attorney General Andrew million or more. for school. Skip over books and housing, deci- Finally, whether your kid important issue that can’t be Cuomo. Johnson, the pay con- addressing the issue of mak- sions must be made about attends a top-ranked party overlooked. “It used to be That report, based on sultant, said many of the ing responsible spending necessities like food and school or a quiet campus, that students were handed a information subpoenaed traders and salesmen choices, and parents might transportation. Does it make there’s always opportunities credit card that was only for from the banks, does not receiving big bonuses count find themselves receiving a sense for your child to take to spend money on fun. necessities,” said Dan Mica, identify individual bonus on the checks for 75 percent steady stream of “Send more part in a campus meal plan, Costs here can again span a CEO of the Credit Union recipients or their jobs. But of their yearly pay. money!!!” text messages. or would cooking be a better wide range — a night on the National Association. “And it makes clear that a rela- Banks have continued to A frank conversation choice? Should your son or town near a Big 10 campus in the necessities turned out to tively small number of peo- pay even as some lost about how much money is daughter have a car on cam- the Midwest, for instance, be pizza and beer.” ple enjoyed the largest pay- money, fearful a rival will available and who will pay pus — and risk parking tick- will set a student back a far According to the govern- outs. Experts on Wall Street woo their highest produc- for what can be seen as “the ets and emergency repairs smaller amount than a simi- ment-sponsored student compensation said that, in ers away. equivalent of giving them along with facing high gas lar night near an urban loan company Sallie Mae, the last financial inoculation prices? Or will public trans- school in a major city. freshmen with credit cards before they go into the real portation suffice? Planning discussions end their first year of school world,” said Jason Students who are living must be candid, said with an average balance of Alderman, director of finan- off-campus need to also Walbert. “I think that par- $1,500. While credit may be cial education for Visa Inc. consider utilities and house- ents often coddle their kids harder to come by because of “Setting that expectation hold supplies. when it comes to finances,” the recession and tightening that there will be a budget is Making the planning she said. restrictions on marketing to really important to do before more difficult is the fact that And a plan’s first draft students, parents must your kid goes to college.” prices can vary widely in dif- might have to be adjusted as make sure their kids know One issue that makes such ferent parts of the country, spending patterns emerge. how credit cards work and planning especially difficult so it’s important to try to get Barnes’ parents, Barbara who will pay the bill before WiIs YOURll your company fi nances is that young people are some feeling for the costs Heffner and Carl Barnes, they get the plastic in their notoriously unprepared to where their schools are initially covered his clothing hands. beclosing? ready? deal with financial issues. located. 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By Robert Imrie when she stopped breath- be the first in Wisconsin in faith healing made him Sulaimaniyah U.S. Associated Press writer ing. involving faith healing in “not liable’’ for not taking tourists Arabit detained Sitting straight in his which someone died and his daughter to the hospital by Iran WAUSAU, Wis. — A cen- chair, Neumann stared at another person was even if he knew she wasn’t tral Wisconsin man the jury as the verdict in a charged with a homicide. feeling well. Ahmed IRAQ Awaa accused of killing his 11- nearly empty courtroom Last month, an Oregon Neumann, who once Halabja year-old daughter by pray- was read. He declined com- jury convicted a man of studied to be a Pentecostal ing instead of seeking med- ment as he left the court- misdemeanor criminal minister, testified Thurs- 0 10 mi IRAN ical care was found guilty house. mistreatment for relying on day that he believed God 0 10 km Saturday of second-degree Defense attorney Jay prayer instead of seeking would heal his daughter TURKEY reckless homicide. Kronenwetter said the ver- medical care for his 15- and he never expected her Detail Zakho Dale Neumann, 47, was dict would be appealed. He month-old daughter who to die. God promises in the convicted in the March 23, declined further comment. died of pneumonia and a Bible to heal, he said. SYRIA Kirkuk 2008, death of his daugh- Prosecutors also declined blood infection in March “If I go to the doctor, I am IRAQ IRAN ter, Madeline, from undi- comment, citing a gag 2008. Both of the girl’s par- putting the doctor before Baghdad agnosed diabetes. Prosecu- order. ents were acquitted of a God,’’ Neumann testified. SAUDI tors contended he should Leilani Neumann, 41, more serious manslaughter “I am not believing what he ARABIA 0 150 mi have rushed the girl to a was convicted on the same charge. said he would do.’’ KUWAIT 0 150 km AP photo hospital because she could- charge in the spring. Neumann’s jury — six The father testified that SOURCE: ESRI AP Dale Neumann, right, sits with n’t walk, talk, eat or drink. Marathon County Circuit men and six women — he thought Madeline had Instead, Madeline died on Judge Vincent Howard set deliberated about 15 hours the flu or a fever, and sever- defense attorney Jay the floor of the family’s Oct. 6 for sentencing for over two days before con- al relatives and family Kronenwetter in the Marathon rural Weston home as peo- both parents, who face up victing him. At one point, friends said they also did Iranian TV County Courthouse in Wausau, ple surrounded her and to 25 years in prison. jurors asked the judge not realize how sick she Wis., Saturday. prayed. Someone called 911 Their case is believed to whether Neumann’s belief was. confirms arrest of 3 1 dead, of the Americans 15 injured By Yahya Barzanji Associated Press writer

NRA? SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq in stage Who’s afraid — Iran state TV confirmed Saturday that it has detained three Americans collapse Group fails to sway senators on Sotomayor who crossed the border from northern Iraq, say- CAMROSE, Alberta By Julie Hirschfeld-Davis ing they failed to heed (AP) — One person was Associated Press writer warnings from Iranian killed and at least 15 were President guards. injured Saturday after a WASHINGTON — The Obama’s Kurdish officials from storm whipped through National Rifle Association’s Supreme Court the self-ruled region in an outdoor country music threat to punish senators who nominee Sonia northern Iraq said the festival, causing a stage to vote for Supreme Court Sotomayor three — two men and a collapse. nominee Sonia Sotomayor speaks to the woman — were tourists Strong winds and heavy has been met with a shrug by who had mistakenly rain began hitting the Big Democrats from conserva- Senate crossed into Iranian terri- Valley Jamboree in tive-leaning states and some Judiciary tory Friday while hiking in Camrose, east of Republicans who are break- Committee on a mountainous area near Edmonton, around 6 ing with their party to sup- July 16, during the resort town of Ahmed p.m., said Camrose Police port her. her confirma- Awaa. Chief Darrell Kambeitz. The gun rights group is tion hearing on “The Iranians said they He confirmed the one used to getting its way by Capitol Hill in have arrested them death and said all 15 spooking lawmakers about because they entered their injured were taken to hos- the political consequences of Washington. land without legal per- pitals. defying its wishes. But it mission,’’ said Qubad “The concert at Big never before has weighed in AP file photo Talabani, the Kurdish Valley Jamboree was on a Supreme Court confir- regional government’s delayed and the concert mation battle. It was cautious were considered possible its considerable clout from tion hearing for Sotomayor envoy to Washington. bowl was being cleared about breaking that pattern, “yes’’ votes for Sotomayor — what has become a kind of two weeks ago,the NRA came Iran’s state owned when a small portion of and it looks like a losing fight including Utah Sen. Orrin mantra on Capitol Hill: Defy out in opposition to her, call- Arabic-language al-Alam the main stage collapsed,’’ to defeat President Obama’s Hatch, Georgia Sens. Saxby the gun lobby on something it ing her “hostile’’ to the TV station cited a “well- Kambeitz told The first pick for the court. Chambliss and Johnny cares about and face recrimi- Second Amendment right to informed source’’ in the Canadian Press. He said Sotomayor is expected to Isakson, and Texas Sen. Kay nations at the polls; back it bear arms. But it stopped Interior Ministry that the reports of dozens of peo- easily win confirmation in a Bailey Hutchison — have and enjoy a substantial polit- short of saying it would three Americans were ple being trapped at the vote this coming week, which come out against her after the ical boost. include the vote on her con- detained Friday after site weren’t true. could deflate the long- NRA’s announcement, citing It’s something of a self-ful- firmation in its political rat- crossing into Iran’s Vancouver-based accepted truism in gun rights concerns as an filling prophecy. Lawmakers ings. Kurdistan province. country music singer Washington that you don’t important reason. generally are terrified to test In a later meeting on The report said the Jessie Ferrel said it was a cross the NRA. Some Democrats who have it, and the NRA is politically Capitol Hill with Republican Americans were arrested terrifying experience. Voting “yes’’ will include high NRA ratings, including savvy about which issues it senators and conservative after they did not heed “It felt like bombs were A-plus-rated and NRA- Alaska Sen. Mark Begich and takes on. Its won-loss record activists, McConnell asked if warnings from Iranian going off around us in this endorsed Democratic Sen. Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, adds to its reputation as the group planned to “score’’ border guards. concrete and steel build- Max Baucus and his fellow are on the fence. untouchable. the confirmation vote. The State Department ing. Huge hits of power Montanan, A-rated Sen. Jon Still, the NRA’s threats So why would the gun NRA was noncommittal. spokesman Robert Wood hitting the building, and Tester, as well as A-rated and seem to hold less potency on lobby risk undercutting its Accounts of the meeting said Saturday that then the lights were off,’’ NRA-endorsed Tennessee this vote. Asked whether he clout by stepping into this vary, and McConnell’s aides Washington had asked she told CTV News. Sen. Lamar Alexander, the was worried about ruining his Supreme Court debate? deny that he leaned on the the Swiss, who represent “People were missing only GOP leader to break with perfect NRA score and GOP leaders, particularly NRA to rate the Sotomayor U.S. interests in Tehran, and trying to find each the rest of this party to back endorsement by opting to Sen. Mitch McConnell of vote. But others present or “to confirm these other and there was a Sotomayor. vote for Sotomayor, Nelson Kentucky, the Senate’s top briefed later on the session reports with Iranian woman who was trying to That’s not to say that the paused and said with a smile, Republican, helped force the said it was clear that authorities and, if true, tell everyone to stop pan- NRA’s late decision to wade in “I’d probably have a good rat- group’s hand. McConnell and other leaders to seek consular access’’ icking and she was pan- hasn’t had an impact. ing regardless.’’ At the conclusion of the wanted the NRA to keep to the detained Ameri- icking on the speakers.’’ Many Republicans who The NRA derives much of Senate Judiciary confirma- score. cans. New Orleans fetes musical Hackers expose weakness in trusted sites By Jordan Robertson and trick it into automati- companies that sell SSL cer- The attack falls into a class great Allen Toussaint Associated Press writer cally installing malware tificates are working on a fix. of hacks known as “man- NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The lounge was run for pulled in from a hacker’s Microsoft Corp., whose in-the-middle,’’ in which a Over music and gumbo years after K-Doe’s 2001 LAS VEGAS — A powerful Web site. The computer Internet Explorer browser is criminal plants himself served in a historic New death by his widow, new type of Internet attack would think it’s an update the world’s most popular, between a victim’s comput- Orleans nightclub, pianist Antoinette, who died of a works like a telephone tap, coming from the software said it was investigating the er and a legitimate Web site and hit songwriter Allen heart attack during Mardi except operates between manufacturer. issue. Mozilla Corp., which and steals data as it moves Toussaint will join the Gras this year. The club is computers and Web sites The attack was demon- makes the No. 2 Firefox back and forth. Louisiana Music now being run by they trust. strated by three hackers. browser, said most of the Jeff Moss, founder of the Hall of Fame. Betty Fox, Antoin- Hackers at the Black Hat Independent security re- problems being addressed Black Hat and Defcon con- Today’s celebra- ette’s daughter from and DefCon security con- searcher Moxie Marlinspike were fixed in the latest ver- ferences who this summer tion was planned in a a previous marriage. ferences have revealed a presented alone, while Dan sion of its browser, and that was appointed to the perfect spot for Toussaint has serious flaw in the way Web Kaminsky, with Seattle- the rest will be fixed in an Homeland Security Depart- Toussaint and his hundreds of hits to browsers weed out untrust- based security consultancy update coming this week. ment’s advisory council, fellow inductee, the his name and worthy sites and block any- IOActive Inc., and security VeriSign Inc., one of the said the fact a hacker has to late rhythm and received the Record- body from seeing them. If a and privacy researcher Len biggest SSL certificate com- actually break into a victim’s blues singer Ernie Toussaint ing Academy Trust- criminal infiltrates a net- Sassaman presented togeth- panies, maintains that its network for the attack to K-Doe. ees Award during work, he can set up a secret er. certificates aren’t vulnera- work can limit its useful- The Mother-in-Law this year’s Grammy Awards. eavesdropping post and They reached essentially ble. ness. Lounge is named for K-Doe’s He penned the 1966 Lee capture credit card num- the same conclusion: There Tim Callan, a product “That’s the nice mitigat- biggest hit from the ‘60s, Dorsey classic “Working in a bers, passwords and other are major problems in the marketing executive in ing thing,’’he said. “Mother-In-Law,’’ which Coal Mine’’ and produced sensitive data flowing way browsers interact with VeriSign’s SSL business But he warned that “for was written by Toussaint. Dr. John’s 1973 hit “Right between computers on that Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) unit, added that the “tap’’ targeted attacks it’s “It’s fitting and proper to Place, Wrong Time’’ and network and sites their certificates, which is a com- won’t work against so- absolutely deadly.This is the have the ceremony there,’’ 1975’s “Lady Marmalade’’by browsers have deemed safe. mon technology used on called Extended Validation way you can get everything. said Toussaint, 71, whose the vocal trio Labelle. In In an even more nefarious banking, e-commerce and SSL certificates, which cost If you can get in the middle, painted image was recently 1998, he was inducted into plot, an attacker could other sites handling sensi- more and involve a deeper you can get everything. It’s a added next to K-Doe’s on the the Rock and Roll Hall of hijack the auto-update fea- tive data. inspection of a company’s big, giant wake-up call for club’s outside entrance. Fame. ture on a victim’s computer, Browser makers and the application for a certificate. the industry.’’ Nation & World 2 Sunday, August 2, 2009 NATION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Warship christened for New York Marine LaGuardia By David Sharp terminal Associated Press writer BATH, Maine — In a evacuated solemn ceremony punctu- ated by talk of courage, service and sacrifice, the in NYC, 1 mother of a Marine corporal on Saturday christened a warship honoring her son, who died after covering an in custody exploding grenade to pro- NEW YORK (AP) — Air tect his comrades in Iraq. travelers at New York’s After composing herself LaGuardia Airport found and taking a deep breath, themselves in a mess of Deb Dunham smashed a delays and missed con- bottle of champagne over nections Saturday after a the bow of the 510-foot homeless man carried a warship Jason Dunham, fake bomb into its central then held the bottle aloft terminal, authorities said. before a cheering crowd of LaGuardia’s central ter- more than 1,500 people. minal was evacuated for She was joined by the several hours after the Marines who served with man entered the building her son, by her husband, with the phony explosive Dan Dunham, and their in a bag, then acted like he daughter Katelyn Dunham. was trying to detonate it, Two other Dunham boys police said. also were in the audience. The episode ended with Retired Gen. Michael a quick arrest, but it dis- Hagee, a former Marine rupted travel plans for commandant who was with thousands of people as the Dunhams when their AP photo flights were postponed son died at Bethesda Naval Streamers fly during the christening ceremony of the USS Jason Dunham, an Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer, Saturday at the Bath Iron Works and vehicle traffic to the Hospital days after the shipyard in Bath, Maine. Dunham, a Marine corporal, died after covering an exploding grenade to protect his comrades in Iraq. airport was briefly halted. explosion, said Jason gave Delays also rippled across the “gift of valor.’’ Hagee reserved for those who wounds but recovered. alive, and was true to his Dunham shouted: “No, the country as airlines said the warship will serve served with Dunham in Kilo Hagee said Dunham, from word. They all came back. no, no! Watch his hand!’’ as adjusted their schedules. as a reminder that freedom Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Scio, N.Y., seemed destined Dunham won the Medal the attacker pulled out a Late Saturday, a judge “is paid for by the men and Marines. Dunham’s compa- to be a Marine: He reminded of Honor for his actions grenade. Dunham covered ordered a psychiatric women who wear the cloth ny commander, Maj. Trent the audience that Dunham’s April 14, 2004, as his squad the explosive with his body examination for the sus- of this nation.’’ Gibson, Sgt. Bill Hampton birthday was the same as sought to engage insurgents and his helmet as it went pect, Scott McGann, a 32- “They are willing to give and Cpl. Kelly Miller, who that of the U.S. Marine after a convoy was off. He died eight days later. year-old who had appar- up everything that is impor- were present the day Corps. ambushed. Before the ceremony, ently been living on New tant: love, marriage, chil- Dunham died, were among Dunham served as squad While the squad searched Dunham’s mother said it York City’s streets for at dren,family,friends,’’Hagee them. Hampton and Miller commander on his first tour vehicles, the driver of a was fitting that the ship that least a year. McGann has said of the 22-year-old were next to Dunham when in Iraq, and he chose to Toyota Land Cruiser would bear her son’s name is been arrested in the city at Marine. “I can tell you I’ve the grenade detonated. It extend his enlistment so he jumped out and attacked a guided-missile destroyer. least three times previ- always stood in awe of that.’’ was them whose lives were could serve the entire tour Dunham. They fell to the “It’s an honor Jason would ously in the past two At the Bath Iron Works saved because of him. They with his Marines. He vowed ground, where the fight really get a kick out of,’’she years, most recently in shipyard, a special place was suffered burns and shrapnel to bring his squad home continued. said. June, authorities said. Grass roots effort brings CASSIA COUNTY FAIR IN CONCERT America back to tennis court August 11th By Eddie Pells not free: A decent racket can balls and a lower net. The Associated Press writer cost $100 or more, but that’s object is to make it easier to 8:30 p.m. still less than a new set of hold the attention of 8- to DENVER — The magazine irons or a new driver, and 12-year-olds when so many cover and accompanying industry leaders are con- of their friends are rushing Tickets on story sit on Kurt scious about keeping the off to less challenging team Kamperman’s desk — a price of a can of balls at less sports. 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BOISE (AP) — Police cent bystander.’’ searched a southwest Boise Chief Kerns said at a residence and closed off a press conference Saturday Boise police section of a landfill that the residence is one of Sgt. Greg Saturday as they continued many areas of interest in Oster, right, looking for an 8-year-old the case. Police, so far, say gives direc- boy who went missing there have been no arrests tions to vol- more than a week ago. or suspects in the case. Robert Manwill report- “It makes me sick to unteers join- edly disappeared July 24 know this is going down at ing the after leaving his mother’s my house right now,’’ said search for apartment in Boise, where Wallis, who was out of 8-year-old he was visiting. Deputy town last weekend and Robert Chief Jim Kerns has said returned Monday. “I’m not Manwill, evidence in the case indi- going to say for the record Friday at cated the boy could be hurt nothing’s back there “or the victim of a tragic because I don’t know. Garfield event.’’ Maybe something did hap- Elementary On Friday and Saturday, pen along the lines when I School in investigators searched a was out of town.’’ Boise. southwest Boise home. The renters of the home They began digging in the told KTVB-TV they knew Idaho Press- backyard after dogs picked the Manwills. Tribune/ up a scent, said Evan Wallis, The night he disap- AP photo who owns the house. peared, the boy was visiting On Thursday night, his mother, Melissa Scott Jenkins was sentenced to police but have not spoken father lives, and bring him combed a 1-mile to 2-mile police searched Manwill’s Jenkins. The boy’s father, 29 days of work release, publicly. to Boise to visit. After the radius around the scene mother’s apartment, where Charles Manwill, has had fined $75.50 and put on Ehrlick’s father, Daniel boy went missing, Ehrlick where Robert Manwill was the boy was visiting. custody of him since 2008. probation for two years, Ehrlick Sr., said he last saw Sr. said his son accused him reported missing on Friday, Wallis said he knows the Jenkins pleaded guilty in according to court docu- the 8-year-old Manwill the of taking the child and the one-week anniversary boy’s family but doesn’t March to a misdemeanor ments. day he went missing. He police questioned him. of his disappearance. understand why police are charge of injury to a child Investigators were seen said he had dropped some “I haven’t talked to him The search was believed searching the rental prop- following an October 2008 taking an SUV and other money off at his son’s and since he accused me,’’ to be the biggest attempt to erty,which is near Five Mile incident that fractured her items during the search of Jenkins’ apartment to help Ehrlick Sr. said. find a missing person in the Road in Boise. infant son’s skull. The child the apartment Jenkins and them pay their bills. More than 2,300 people city’s history. “I’m innocent,’’ Wallis is the son of Jenkins’ Ehrlick share. Ehrlick Sr. said he used to told the Idaho Statesman boyfriend, Daniel Edward The two have appeared at pick Manwill up in New newspaper. “I’m an inno- Ehrlick. press conferences with Plymouth, where the boy’s AROUND THE WEST Free A family pastor later said All four boys were arrested I DAHO A RIZONA that was a misunderstand- July 21. Their identities are NIC, tribe partner Boy indicted in ing. being withheld because of checking. The Maricopa County their ages. to create degree rape of 8-year-old Attorney’s Office The girl is now in foster BOISE — A northern girl in Phoenix announced Saturday that a care. 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Nation & World 4 Sunday, August 2, 2009 WEST Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Chevron donates land for Code Talkers museum

“These are some of schools, they didn’t teach There’s little America’s heroes,’’he said. that in history.’’ Several hundred Navajos Less than 100 Code served as Code Talkers dur- Talkers are believed to still time left to ing the war, using their lan- be alive, and just three guage to transmit military remain of the original messages on enemy tactics, group. tell their story Japanese troop movements Little and others see the and other battlefield infor- museum as a place where By Felicia Fonseca mation. They took part in they can tell their stories Associated Press writer every assault the Marines firsthand as a way to pre- conducted in the Pacific serve their traditions, cul- FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — As from 1942 to 1945. ture and language that is members of an elite group of After the war, the Code fading in the younger gen- Navajo Marines approach Talkers were told to keep erations. They want to dis- their 90s, they know there’s their work a secret and for- play World War II memora- little time left to tell the story get about what they learned. bilia and provide a place about how they used their Even after their role in the where other veterans can native language to confound war was declassified in chat among themselves and the Japanese during World 1968, they remained hesi- have a cup of coffee. War II. tant to discuss it even with The cost for the first Their vision for a venue to their families. phase of the project that tell those stories, including Yvonne Murphy didn’t will include the museum is the years in which they kept AP photo know her father was a Code expected to be between $20 their role a secret, is closer Navajo Code Talker Rev. Ray Hawthorne salutes during a land transfer ceremony Friday, near Window Rock, Talker until she saw him million and $30 million. to reality. Chevron Mining wearing a uniform when she Later phases will include a Inc. recently donated 208 Ariz. The Chevron Corporation donated over 200 acres of land to the Code Talker Association to help build was 16, but even then she veterans center, and possi- acres of land to the associa- a museum. didn’t question him because bly a medical clinic, com- tion for a museum and vet- that’s seen as disrespectful mercial property to sustain erans center. Talkers within five weeks, said the 85-year-old Little mony near the tribal capital in the Navajo culture. the museum and a language Keith Little and his fellow including one of the origi- from Crystal, N.M. and of Window Rock on Friday. “It took me a while to institute. Marines want to preserve nal 29 who helped develop president of the Navajo Some 95 percent of the fully understand what it Funding has been secured the Code Talkers legacy that the unbreakable code, Code Talkers Association. workers at Chevron’s was and what they had done for preliminary work, and is better known to Navajos there’s a greater sense of Chevron Mining McKinley Mine are Navajo, during the war,’’ she said. the association plans to but not as well by the rest of urgency. President Fred Nelson and Nelson said donating “All those years in my raise the money to build the the country. And with the “We want to tell the story, signed over the land to the the land just off the high- childhood, we grew up not museum through the public recent passing of four Code demonstrate it, show it off,’’ Code Talkers during a cere- way made sense. knowing. Even in the and private sector. After 70 years, brothers find each other online

By Shawn Vestal Mellinger was adopted by trying to get ahold of you,’’’ immediately began talking The Spokesman-Review a Boise family. His father Newburn said. daily over the Internet, was an administrator with Newburn got online and planning their face-to-face SPOKANE, Wash. — For the Social Security searched for Mellinger, reunion. While Newburn nearly 30 years, John Administration, and the whose Facebook account was flying into Spokane, Mellinger Jr. knew that he family moved to Baltimore popped up. Newburn also Mellinger checked the had a brother. He just didn’t in 1954. He had known he has an account on the social progress of his flight. know who — or where — he was adopted since he was 9. networking site, so he sent When the plane landed, was. Then, in the space of In his 40s, he decided to his brother a message and a Mellinger sent him a text two weeks, that changed. seek out information about friend request. message: “Welcome to First came the e-mail, his birth parents, driven Back in Spokane, Spokane.’’ Mellinger said, from “a fella partly by the desire to know Mellinger found an e-mail Mellinger and his wife, AP photo named Dan Newburn. It more about his medical his- alerting him to the request. Linda, were waiting on the John Mellinger, left, of Spokane, Wash., and his brother, Dan Newburn says, ‘John, I think I might tory. “I went on Facebook and concrete front step of their of Las Vegas, meet each other for the first time on July 22 after being be your older brother.’’’ When Mellinger saw his picture, and oh, boy, home when Newburn separated as infants in Boise 70 years ago. They became friends on approached the Children’s there was no doubt about pulled up in a rental car Facebook. They started Home Society, he found the it,’’Mellinger said. “He was with his wife, Liz. The two talking daily using the names of his parents, but my brother.’’ men embraced and then “I’m absolutely con- a younger brother, I talked Internet phone service nothing about a brother. For a couple of guys in went inside, where they sat vinced this was a God to him, saw him on the Skype. They noted the fam- Later, he found an aunt in their 70s, the brothers are down and began chatting thing,’’ Newburn said. “In Internet. It was just kind of ily resemblance, the similar Pocatello, Idaho, who told pretty tech-savvy. They about their lives. three days I found out I had like wow.’’ noses. They sorted out the him he had a brother. But family history. when he went back to the Finally, Mellinger and home society, they would Newburn met face to face in tell him nothing. Welcome Mellinger’s Spokane home He left a note in his file, — a reunion some 70 years saying if anyone inquired Trevor Satterfield, MD in the making. about him, they could get in “How very cool,’’ touch with him. Family Medicine Newburn said as he “So I let that go,’’he said. walked up to embrace his Facebook friends brother on the front step Newburn, meanwhile, had of Mellinger’s north spent his childhood with a Spokane home. “Hi, little family in southern Idaho, Dr. Satterfield is joining St. Luke’s Clinic Physician Center, brother.’’ later moving to California, It was the first time the where they lived in Los providing a broad scope of family medical care for patients brothers were together Angeles and Vista. of all ages. since 1939, when, at 9 He hadn’t been particu- months and 20 months old, larly driven to learn about they were placed in the his birth parents, he said. Dr. Satterfield attended the University of Utah School of Children’s Home Society in Like Mellinger, he’d had a Medicine and completed his residency at McKay Dee Boise by their teenage happy experience with his Family Medicine in Ogden, Utah. mother. Later adopted by adoptive family, and separate families, the curiosity about his medical brothers’ lives diverged. history pressed him to Dr. Satterfield is accepting new patients at: Mellinger, 70, worked for investigate his past. St. Luke’s Clinic Physician Center - Main Campus years as a police officer in He called an official with Baltimore, then changed the Idaho state records 630 Addison Avenue West, Suite 100, Twin Falls course and moved back to office, and soon was con- the Northwest, where he nected with the Children’s To schedule an appointment, please call 733-4343. ran a barbershop in Hillyard Home Society. Within a until his retirement. day, he heard back. 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By Frank Eltman aware of the new arrest Associated Press writer warrant and said, “It’s probably some political BRIDGEHAMPTON, thing.’’ She said her hus- N.Y. — The former head of band wasn’t at home. the chemical company “When you get to be 87 responsible for the gas leak or 85 years old you just that killed 10,000 people in don’t remember anything. India 25 years ago has been You try to put bad things “haunted’’for years out of your mind,’’ by the world’s she said. worst industrial Anderson was disaster, his wife the chief executive said Saturday. of Union Carbide, An Indian court now owned by issued a warrant Midland, Mich.- Friday for Warren based Dow AP photo Anderson, the for- Anderson Chemical Co., A U.S. soldier from the 5th Striker Brigade mans a machine gun in a helicopter protecting aircraft on their way to a base Saturday in Kandahar, mer head of Union when the deadly gas Afghanistan. Carbide Corp., for the leak cloud leaked from its of 40 tons of poisonous gas Bhopal factory on Dec. 3, that killed 10,000 people in 1984. Bhopal. Anderson was More than 555,000 peo- arrested just after the dis- ple who survived the initial One French, three American aster in the central Indian disaster are thought to have city but quickly left the suffered aftereffects, country. though the exact number of U.S. authorities have not victims has never been moved to extradite him and determined. Many have troops killed in Afghanistan he has maintained homes died over the years from in Florida, Connecticut and gas-related illnesses, like By Fisnik Abrashi pending notification of the That’s double the number of Kabul, the French military in Long Island’s Hamptons. lung cancer, kidney failure Associated Press writer victims’ families. of U.S. troops that were in said in a statement. His wife, Lillian, and liver disease. Roadside bombs have Afghanistan in 2008 but still The military said the slain answered the door On Friday, in response to KABUL — Three U.S. become the militants’ half as many as are now in corporal was part of a 230- Saturday at the couple’s a recent appeal by a vic- troops were killed Saturday weapon of choice in Iraq. strong joint Afghan and modest yellow farmhouse tims’ group, Prakash when roadside bombs Afghanistan, and the num- Deaths among U.S. and French force that came with a white picket fence, Mohan Tiwari ordered the ripped through their patrol ber of such attacks has other NATO troops have also under attack from the and silver Cadillac parked arrest of Anderson. Tiwari, in southern Afghanistan, spiked this year, as thou- soared this year. With 74 Taliban in a valley north of in the driveway. Her hus- Bhopal’s chief judicial while a French soldier died in sands of additional foreign troops killed — Kabul early Saturday. It did band is 89 and in poor magistrate, also ordered a gunbattle north of the cap- American forces have joined including 43 Americans — not say how many insur- health, she said. the federal government to ital, officials said. the fight. President Barack July was the deadliest month gents launched the attack, “We covered everything press Washington for the The Americans were Obama has ordered 21,000 for international forces since but said it led to a clash that way back when,’’ she said. American’s extradition. killed in the southern additional troops to the start of the war in 2001. lasted more than one hour “He’s been haunted for India’s government as of Kandahar province, said Afghanistan and expects the Separately a French sol- and two French soldiers were many years’’ by the acci- Saturday had not acted on Navy Chief Petty Officer total number of U.S. forces dier was killed and two oth- wounded. dent. the court’s request to seek Brian Naranjo. 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Foster Mary Young Jordan Kokjer Idaho native, noted keen eye for home design BURLEY — On Thursday, HEYBURN — Jordan entertainment producer and oversaw the design and July 30, 2009, Mary Coleen Nutzman Kokjer, age 94, of Lynne V. Foster dies. construction of numerous Young passed away in her Chico, Calif., and formerly Lynne V. Foster (nee homes, both for herself and home outside of Burley, sur- of Heyburn, died Thursday, Barry), a noted entertain- others. She and Dick rounded by her family and July 23, 2009. ment producer and native enjoyed residences in Las friends. He was born Feb. 3, 1915, of Twin Falls, Idaho, died in Vegas, Twin Falls, San She was born the second in Blair, Neb., the son of her sleep at her home on Diego, and Las Gaviotas, child of seven on Nov. 22, Jordan Madsen and Julia July 31, 2009. She was 62. Mexico. 1950, in Rupert, Idaho, to Catherine Nutzman Kokjer. Born July 8, 1947, Lynne In addition to her many Randall and Coleen Fowler He married Helen Elizabeth was preceded in death by professional accomplish- Allen. She graduated from Allis in May of 1937. They her mother, Doris Jean ments, Lynne was involved Minico High School with the were blessed with four chil- Irwin; her sisters, Patty with several charities. She class of 1969, following dren, Kenneth Jordan, Lincoln and Debbie was most passionate about which she married W. Kaye Judith Ann, Nancy Kay and Herron; and her niece, Opportunity Village, a Young in the Idaho Falls LDS Kristine Hyde (Gerald), Joel Warren Dean. Helen passed the Institute of Certified Stephanie Abbey. non-profit organization Temple on June 4, 1969. Young (Jessica), John Young, away in December of 1965. Financial Planners, as well Lynne was born in helping Southern She was an active member Marianne Young and Jared Jordan married LaVonne as a member of the Board of Caldwell, Idaho, and grad- Nevadans with mental dis- of The Church of Jesus Young (Jenn); 15 grandchil- Loveless Tolman in the College For Financial uated from The College of abilities. She served as a Christ of Latter-day Saints dren; one great-grandchild; February of 1967, in Salt Planning. He was also a Idaho with Bachelor of Arts member of the foundation her whole life. While raising her mother, Coleen Allen; Lake City,Utah. Joining this member of the First degrees in business and board and was executive her family, she lived north of five brothers, George Allen union were Jordan’s three Christian Church (Disciples psychology. She went on to producer for 17 of their Rupert, then northwest of (Judy), Steven Allen (Marla), children and LaVonne’s two of Christ) in Chico, Calif. work as a manager in the “Concert of Love” Caldwell, finally residing Karl Allen (Susan), Forrest sons, Ronald Brent Tolman He is survived by his wife marketing, conventions fundraisers, helping to south of Burley for the final Allen (Lisa) and Dwight and David Byron Tolman. of 42 years, LaVonne and entertainment depart- bring in millions of dollars 14 years of her life. Allen (Kathy); and one sister, Jordan taught school and Kokjer; his children, Dr. ments for the Sun Valley for the charity. She loved to spend time in Barbara Christensen coached athletics from Kenneth Kokjer of Resort. While working on Generous, intelligent, the mountains reading her (Nephi). 1936 until 1946. He then Fairbanks, Alaska, Nancy the “Peggy Fleming in Sun creative and caring, Lynne books, sitting in the sun- The funeral will be held at worked for Metropolitan Thompson of Chico, Calif., Valley” television special, loved to entertain, spend shine and watching her 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Life Insurance as a field and the Rev. Dr. Dean she met Dick Foster, mark- time with loved ones, and grandchildren grow. A the Pella LDS Church, 160 agent, and later was a part Kokjer of Riverside, Calif.; ing the beginning of a per- was passionate about trav- mother, a homemaker, a W. 400 S. of Burley, with owner of a furniture store. two stepsons, Brent Tolman sonal and professional el. Family was extremely teacher and friend to many, Bishop Lyle D. Sager offici- In 1960, he returned to life of Nine Mile Falls, Wash., partnership that would last important to her and she she is continuing her journey ating. Burial will follow at insurance with Surety Life and David Tolman of Sandy, for 38 years, with the cou- was lovingly referred to as to the next life. the Rupert Cemetery. Insurance Co., first in Utah; 11 grandchildren; and ple marrying in 1975. “Nana Squeak” or “Aunt She was preceded in death Friends may call from 6 until Nebraska, then in Salt Lake 14 great-grandchildren. Known for her consum- Squeak” because of her by her father and grand- 8 p.m. Monday at the City, where he headed their In addition to his first mate professionalism, uniquely infectious laugh. daughter, leaving behind her Rasmussen Funeral Home, new broker dealer. In 1970, wife, he was preceded in drive and accomplish- Lynne is survived by husband, W. Kaye Young; 1350 E.16th St.in Burley,and Jordan joined death by his parents, two ments, Lynne served as an husband, Dick Foster; her children, Laura Pearson from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Manufacturers Life sisters and his 2-day-old associate producer for father and stepmother, (Jay), Randi Nelson (Rick), Tuesday at the church. Insurance Co. to organize daughter, Judith. ATN-7 Network in Warren and Alma Barry; and operate their broker The funeral will be held at Australia in the late 1970s, sisters and brothers-in- dealer. He was president 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at and held the same position law, Helen and Ken Noakes SERVICES and CEO of this Denver- the Burley First in the U.S. for various and Holly and Terry Young; based operation until Presbyterian Church, 2100 entertainers and produc- children, David Foster, Fern A. Kieffer of to 7 p.m. today at Demaray retirement in 1983. Upon Burton Ave., with the Rev. tion companies, including Michael Foster, Holly Mountain Home, graveside Funeral Service, Shoshone retirement, he and LaVonne Al Fry and the Rev. Dr. Dean Flip Wilson, Peggy Foster-Wells and Marilyn Inurnment at 9 a.m. Chapel, and 10 to 10:45 moved to Twin Falls, prior Kokjer officiating. Burial Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Taylor; grandchildren, Monday at the Hagerman a.m. Monday at the church. to settling in Heyburn. will be in the Riverside Helen Reddy, Peggy Lee Caleb Foster, Teagan Cemetery in Hagerman They enjoyed wintering in Cemetery in Heyburn. and The Carpenters. Foster, Carter Wells and (Rost Funeral Home, Frederic (Fred) C. Maltz Yuma, Ariz., and as health Friends may call from 10 In 1976, Lynne and Dick Keaton Wells; nieces, McMurtrey Chapel in of Wendell,memorial serv- issues became more pro- until 10:45 a.m. Thursday formed Dick Foster Michelle Abbey, Liz Mountain Home). ice at 11:30 a.m. Monday at nounced, they moved to at the church. Productions, specializing Herron, Ana Lincoln and the Wendell Cemetery Chico, Calif., to be near In lieu of flowers, memo- in variety stage produc- Aurora Lincoln; nephew, Martha “Marci” Bruch (Demaray Funeral Service, Jordan’s daughter, Nancy. rials may be made to Doane tions for the global audi- Barry Herron; and count- Dayley of Burley, graveside Gooding Chapel). Jordan was an active College in Crete, Neb.; First ence. Lynne served as an less cousins, aunts, uncles service at 10:30 a.m. member of the Burley First Presbyterian Church in executive producer for the and many loving friends. Monday at the Pleasant Vera Bowman of Hailey, Presbyterian Church and Burley; or your favorite company, and along with A celebration of Lynne’s View Cemetery in Burley; celebration of life at 1 p.m. served faithfully in the con- charity. Dick, produced a number life will be held from 1 to 3 visitation before the funer- Monday at the Summit gregation. He was one of Arrangements have been of highly successful shows, p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at al (Rasmussen Funeral Apartments community the first certified financial entrusted to the care of the including “Spellbound,”an The White House, 365 Blue Chapel in Burley). room in Hailey (Wood River planners in the U.S., and an Rasmussen Funeral Home award-winning show that Lakes Blvd. N. in Twin Chapel in Hailey). organizer and president of of Burley. enjoyed an eight-year run Falls. In lieu of flowers, the Marva Carmene at Harrah’s in Las Vegas, family has asked that Dilworth of Carey, memo- Clell Silas “Cy” Frazier “Mystique-A Magical donations be made to rial service at noon Sr. of Burley, memorial Katherine Melissa Journey Through Time,” Opportunity Village, 6300 Monday at the LDS Church service at 2 p.m. Monday at and an expanded version of West Oakey Blvd., Las in Carey; visitation from 6 the Calvary Chapel, 1100 “Mystique,” which was Vegas, NV 89146. to 8 p.m. today at the Wood Overland Ave. in Burley Boyd ‘Orders’ renamed “Imagine” and Arrangements are under River Chapel in Hailey and (Morrison Funeral Home & Born on Oct. 29, Katherine’s early played at the Luxor Hotel in the direction of White 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Crematory). 1919, at Idaho Falls, life was lived on a Las Vegas. Mortuary and Crematory, the church. Idaho, and passed farm in American Lynne combined her “Chapel by the Park,” in Art Melvin Ward of Elba, away on July 29, Falls, Idaho. She innate creativity with a Twin Falls. Martha “Marty” funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at 2009, at 7:35 p.m. at served in the U.S. McDonald of Rupert, the Elba LDS Church; visi- St. Luke’s Magic Navy during World graveside service at 2 p.m. tation from 6 to 8 p.m. Valley Medical War II as a Paul D. McCloy Monday at the Rupert today at the Rasmussen Center in Twin Pharmacist’s Mate Cemetery (Hansen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Falls, Idaho. 3rd Class. She was CALDWELL — when their daugh- Mortuary in Rupert). St. in Burley, and 1 to 1:45 Katherine is survived by honorably discharged on Paul D. McCloy, 91, ter, Carol, was p.m. Monday at the her loving husband, James Oct. 28, 1945. of Caldwell, died born. From 1966 Louise Ferrin of Rupert, church. J. Boyd of Twin Falls; her Katherine passed due to a Wednesday,July 29, on, Paul and Helen funeral at 11 a.m. Monday sister, Lora Lee (Joe) Smuin long fought battle with 2009, at home of lived in Idaho and at the First Christian Praise Willa Alice Rutherford of of American Falls; brother, cancer. natural causes. Oregon as he pur- Chapel, 1110 Eighth St. in Gooding, graveside service Russell (Jeanne) Orders of Katherine’s wishes and A service will be sued teaching and Rupert; visitation from 6 to at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at American Falls; sister-in- her families’ wishes are and held at 11 a.m. coaching opportu- 8 p.m. today at the the Wendell Cemetery law, Joyce Orders of Inkom; request that in lieu of flow- Wednesday, Aug. 5, nities. Paul retired Rasmussen Funeral Home, (Demaray Funeral Service, and her stepdaughters, ers, please donate to the at Dakan Funeral Chapel in from teaching in 1983. He 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley, Gooding Chapel). Diana K. Le Compte of American Cancer Society, Caldwell. A viewing will be kept busy coaching golf and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Rancho Murieta, Calif., and P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma held from 6 to 8 p.m. and football and, in his Monday at the church. Cindy Mae Hollinger of Peggy Swearingen of City, OK 73123-1718. Tuesday and from 10 to later years, volunteering at Twin Falls, memorial serv- Cotati, Calif.; and many The visitation will be at 2 10:45 a.m. the morning of Wilson School until he was Betty Lou Koch of Paul, ice at 3 p.m. Tuesday at nieces and nephews. p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the service at Dakan 89 years old. funeral at 11 a.m. Monday Faith Assembly of God, 178 Pre-deceasing Katherine Davis-Rose Mortuary, 170 Funeral Chapel. Paul lived a full and at the LDS Church in Filer Ave. W., in Twin Falls were her parents, Reuben Idaho St. in American Falls, Paul was born July 27, rewarding life. He was lov- Dietrich: visitation from 6 (Aclesa Chapel in Boise). and Rachael Orders; her Idaho. The graveside will 1918, in Rupert, Idaho, one ing and charitable and Paul two brothers, Eldon Orders follow at 3 p.m. at Fallsview of six children born to never met a stranger. His and Noel Orders; and her Cemetery in American Joseph Hyrum and Susan life’s focus was on his fam- DEATH NOTICES sister, Wanda Jorgensen. Falls, Idaho. Miles McCloy. He grew up ily, his religion, working in Rupert, graduating from with youth, and sports of formerly of Twin Falls, died Rupert High School in all kinds (most especially Donna J. Mayne Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in 1936. Paul married Helen golf). Donna J. Mayne, 65, of Kennewick. Harrison on July 17,1939, in Paul was preceded in Twin Falls, died Friday, July Arrangements will be Pocatello, Idaho. Their death by his parents, three 31, 2009, at St. Luke’s Magic announced by Parke’s Magic arke’s marriage was later solem- brothers, two sisters, and Valley Medical Center in Valley Funeral Home of P nized in the Arizona LDS his son, David. Twin Falls. Twin Falls. MAGIC VALLEY Temple. Paul attended Paul’s survivors include A celebration of life will be FUNERAL HOME Albion Normal School and his wife, Helen McCloy; held at 2 p.m. Thursday, received his teaching cre- daughter, Carol McCloy; Aug. 6, at Reynolds Funeral Mark T. Irwin 208-735-0011 dential in 1940. grandson, Steve McCloy; Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. GOODING — Mark Paul and Helen moved to granddaughter, Kim E. in Twin Falls. Timothy Irwin, 53, of 2551 Kimberly Rd. Logan, Utah, in 1945, for McCloy; daughter-in-law, Gooding, died at his home. Twin Falls, ID 83301 him to attend Utah State Deanna Rostock, and her Arrangements will be University and earn a sons, Josh Hunter, Dale Paulino Rodriguez announced by Demaray Locally owned by bachelor’s degree in edu- Hunter and Ben Hunter; Paulino Rodriguez, 56, of Funeral Service, Wendell Mike & Catherine Parke cation. While in Logan, sister-in-law, Ruth Twin Falls, died Friday, July Chapel. their son, David, was born. McCloy; brother-in-law, 31, 2009, at St. Luke’s Magic After graduation, Paul Eldon Stephenson; and Valley Medical Center in returned to the Magic numerous nieces and Twin Falls. DeeAnna Barnes Valley and taught at nephews. Arrangements will be BUHL — DeeAnna Pioneer School, Acequia The family would like to announced by Reynolds Barnes, 61, of Buhl, died High School and Kimberly thank their Assisting Funeral Chapel of Twin Friday, July 31, 2009, at her High School. In 1951, the Angels caregivers, espe- Falls. home. family moved to Phoenix, cially Tammy Steelsmith, Arrangements will be Finest in Flowers, Ariz., for Paul to return to who cared for Paul during Daniel W. announced by Farmer school to earn his master’s his final days. Condolences Funeral Chapel of Buhl. Design & Service degree in education. While and memories may be O’Brian Jr. living in Phoenix, they shared at www.dakanfu- Choose the fl orists who have been completed their family neralchapel.com. Daniel William O’Brian Ceceile M. Jr., 72, of Twin Falls, died McBenge serving your fl oral needs for over 20 years. Friday, July 31, 2009, at the For obituary rates and information Twin Falls Care Center. Ceceile Marie Newberry Call 735-3266 Monday through Saturday. Deadline is 3 Arrangements will be McBenge, 53, of Twin Falls, p.m. for next-day publication. The e-mail address for obit- announced by Parke’s Magic died Friday, July 31, 2009, in Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. uaries is [email protected]. Death notices are a free Twin Falls. A service will be held at 11 service and can be placed until 4 p.m. every day. To view or a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at submit obituaries online, or to place a message in an indi- Lloyd C. Mitchell Hove Robertson Funeral 733-9292 vidual online guestbook, go to www.magicvalley.com and Chapel in Jerome; visitation 1563 Fillmore Street, North Bridge Plaza, Unit 1-C click on “Obituaries.” Lloyd Calvin Mitchell, 93, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 of Kennewick, Wash., and Aug.4,at the funeral chapel. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho WORLD Sunday, August 2, 2009 Nation & World 7 Filipinos set aside divisions to honor Aquino By Hrvoje Hranjski body. “I am worried what Associated Press writer will happen to our country now that she is gone.’’ MANILA, Philippines — About 3,000 Filipinos Thousands of Filipinos lined leave for jobs abroad every up in monsoon rains day to escape wrenching Saturday to pay their last poverty that has kept about respects to former President a third of the population liv- Corazon “Cory’’ Aquino, ing on US$1 a day. putting aside deep divisions Communist and Muslim to honor the icon who oust- rebels are still active, ham- ed a dictator and sustained pering development, and democracy against great corruption is rampant. odds. Aquino’s unlikely rise Aquino’s death at age 76 began in 1983 after her hus- led Filipinos from all walks band was gunned down at of life to reflect on the legacy Manila’s international air- of the accidental opposition port moments after soldiers leader — whose rise to escorted him from his plane prominence began only after on arrival from exile in the the 1983 assassination of her United States to challenge politician husband, Benigno Marcos, his longtime adver- “Ninoy’’ Aquino Jr. sary,who had declared mar- “Unity is a rare thing in tial law in 1972. our country; we have it now, Investigations concluded and adding to the feelings of that one of his military grief is the wistful realiza- escorts was the assassin. tion that it took the passing After the murder, Aquino of Cory to reunite a divided returned to the Philippines nation,’’the Philippine Daily and led the largest funeral Inquirer said in its Sunday procession Manila had ever editorial. seen, with crowd estimates Aquino’s passing brought as high as 2 million. together “rich and poor, old AP photo The killing enraged many and young, partisan and the Supporters light candles in front of a portrait of the late Philippine President Corazon Aquino, Saturday in the Makati financial district of Manila. Filipinos and unleashed a apathetic, men and women, broad-based opposition soldiers and civilians,’’ it streets, a convoy took was often indecisive, leaving movement that thrust said. Aquino’s casket to De La many of her closest allies Aquino into the role of The “people power’’ Salle, a Catholic school disillusioned by the end of national leader. uprising Aquino led in 1986 where thousands lined up her six-year term in 1992. “I don’t know anything brought down the repressive for a public viewing. Corazon Her presidency was about the presidency,’’ she 20-year regime of Ferdinand Her body will lie in state Aquino, left, punctuated by seven coup declared in 1985, a year Marcos and served as an until Monday morning and accompa- attempts — most staged by before she agreed to run inspiration to nonviolent then be moved to the Manila nies her the same clique of officers against Marcos, uniting the resistance across the globe, Cathedral until her funeral husband, who had risen up against fractious opposition, the including those that ended on Wednesday. She will be Benigno Marcos and felt they had business community and Communist rule in eastern buried beside her husband been denied their fair share later the armed forces to Europe. at Manila Memorial Park. Aquino Jr., of power. drive the dictator out. “Cory Aquino was As the motorcade drove to during his Still, the bespectacled, Marcos claimed victory in beloved by her nation and the school, people stopped rebellion smiling woman in the yellow the election — widely seen admired by the world for her on the streets to wave or trial before dress remained beloved in as fraudulent — leading a extraordinary courage after raise their fingers in an “L’’ a Philippine the Philippines, where she group of military officers to the assassination of her sign for “laban’’ or “fight’’ military was affectionately referred mutiny against him on Feb. husband, and later, during in Filipino, a slogan of commission to as “Tita (Auntie) Cory.’’ 22 and hole up with a small her service as president,’’ Aquino’s campaign against Adelfa Salcedo, a 56- force at a military camp in U.S. Secretary of State Marcos. One priest knelt on in 1972. year-old former govern- Manila, leading to three days Hillary Rodham Clinton said the street. ment employee, said she of protests by hundreds of in a statement. “We were shedding tears joined protests against thousands of citizens that Hours after Aquino’s in the car,’’ said Aquino’s Marcos and voted for finally toppled him. death from colon cancer at a eldest grandson, Jiggy Cruz. AP file photo Aquino in a 1986 election On Feb. 25, Aquino was Manila hospital, yellow rib- “Maybe my lola (grandma) that precipitated Marcos’ sworn in as the Philippines’ bons — her favorite color — was the miracle. Even in to meet high public expecta- tion by the landed elite, downfall. first female leader and sprang up on trees, cars and death she was able to unite tions. Her land redistribu- including her own family. “She was my second Marcos flew to exile in lamp posts. our people.’’ tion program fell short of Her leadership,especially on mother,’’ Salcedo said, sob- Hawaii, where he died three As rain drenched Manila’s Aquino struggled in office ending economic domina- social and economic reform, bing, after viewing Aquino’s years later. Both sides of debate unhappy with Anglican archbishop By Jacqueline L. Salmon but shrinking — Western one way to interpret en to Williams to broker a theology and traditions of The Washington Post arm and its rapidly growing Scripture, and they see solution. Before stepping the Christian church. 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By Ali Akbar Dareini streets because it would kills 3 at Associated Press writer make sense within the framework of fraud in elec- TEHRAN, Iran — Iran tions,’’ IRNA quoted Abtahi gay club began its first trial of the as saying. postelection crisis on Rights groups have said Saturday, a mass court case such confessions are often in Tel Aviv against more than 100 obtained under duress in activists and protesters Iran. JERUSALEM (AP) — accused of plotting a “velvet Abtahi was also quoted as Israeli police say a gun- revolution’’ to topple cleri- saying that powerful former man entered a youth club cal rule. President Akbar Hashemi for gay teens in central Some of the most promi- Rafsanjani backed Mousavi Tel Aviv on Saturday nent politicians of the pro- to take revenge on night and sprayed the reform movement, includ- Ahmadinejad, who defeated interior with automatic ing a former vice president, him in the 2005 election, rifle fire, killing three were among the defendants and supreme leader people and injuring 11. brought before the court in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police spokesman gray prison uniforms. A A statement released by Micky Rosenfeld said it number of them delivered State Expediency Council, a was “most likely a crimi- confessions, according to body led by Rafsanjani, nal attack and not a terror the Iranian media. denied the claim and said attack.’’Tel Aviv has been Coming days before Abtahi’s remarks were false. a target for Palestinian Fars News Agency/AP photo President Mahmoud The reformist Web site militants in the past. Ahmadinejad is to be sworn Newsweek reporter Maziar Bahari, who holds Iranian and Canadian citizenship, attends a press conference www.mowjcamp.com He said the gunman into a second term, the mass after his trial in Tehran, Saturday. More than 100 opposition political activists and protesters stood trial in denounced Saturday’s trial burst into the basement trial was part of the govern- Tehran Saturday on charges of rioting and conspiring to topple the ruling system in the country’s first trial as a sham and said defen- of the Tel Aviv Gay and ment’s efforts to choke off a since the disputed presidential election, Iran’s state media reported. dants had no access to Lesbian Association and persistent protest move- lawyers. opened fire on a support ment by Iranians who claim trial and said the defendants planned in advance, and Mirdamadi, both in prison “Do those who organized group for gay teenagers. his June 12 re-election was had no access to lawyers. stages of the velvet revolu- uniforms, sitting in the front this sham trial today think Police are searching engineered through fraud. The indictment described tion were carried out in row. More than a hundred that the nation will remain the area for the gunman, The protesters have pre- an alleged years-long plot by accordance with a time defendants could be seen silent to slaughter the who fled the scene, he sented the cleric-led regime the top pro-reform political schedule,’’ the indictment sitting in the packed court- nation’s best?’’ read a state- said. Roadblocks were set with its biggest challenge parties to carry out a “velvet said. room, many of them hand- ment on the site. up. since the 1979 revolution revolution,’’a popular, non- IRNA did not give infor- cuffed but without prison The Islamic Iran Rescue services said six despite a brutal crackdown violent uprising to over- mation about how many uniforms. Participation Front, the of the wounded were that has left hundreds throw the Islamic Republic defendants were in court, Abtahi served as vice reformist party, called the badly hurt. imprisoned. similar to ones in Eastern but the semiofficial Fars president under former trial “disgusting’’ and a “This was a hate crime, A prosecutor used Europe. The phrase comes news agency said more than reformist President “ridiculous show.’’ a premeditated attack,’’ Saturday’s hearing to press from the peaceful 1989 100 defendants were pres- Mohammad Khatami, a Paris-based media witness Yaniv Weisman the government’s claims Velvet Revolution that over- ent. strong ally of the man who watchdog Reporters told Channel 10 TV. He that the opposition is a tool threw decades of commu- They included several says he was the rightful win- Without Borders quoted said Cafe Noir, the base- of foreign enemies. He nism in Czechoslovakia. prominent reformist oppo- ner of the June election, Mir Saleh Nikbakht, a lawyer for ment club, was popular accused the three biggest The prosecutor said the sition activists. Among Hossein Mousavi. Abtahi and several other with youth. opposition parties of receiv- three main opposition par- them were former Vice A reformist lawmaker, defendants, as saying he was “Those hurt were very ing money from foreign ties had taken money from President Mohammad Ali Mohammad Reza Tabesh, barred from the courtroom. young,’’he said. non-governmental organi- foreign NGOs and had Abtahi, former government said he had information zations as they plotted a sought to use the election spokesman Abdollah from Abtahi’s wife that the government overthrow. controversy as an opportu- Ramezanzadeh, former Vice former vice president had The charges, read out in nity to carry out their plot, Speaker of parliament lost 40 pounds (18 kilo- Thank you! court by the prosecutor from according to a transcript Behzad Nabavi, former grams) after 43 days in cus- a 15-page indictment, reported by IRNA. He Deputy Foreign Minister tody. I want tot express my thanks to all who included attacking military claimed Israeli and Western Mohsen Aminzadeh and the IRNA reported that dur- attendedattended tthehe lovely 80th birthday party hosted and government buildings, officials have spoken in leader of the biggest ing Saturday’s hearing by my family fam and dear friends, alalsoso fforor tthehe having links with armed recent years of fomenting reformist party, the Islamic Abtahi confessed to making opposition groups and con- revolution in Iran. Iran Participation Front, preparations to foment many beautiful cards I received.eived. spiring against the ruling “Based on the evidence Mohsen Mirdamadi. unrest with other reformist system, Iran’s official news obtained and well-founded Pictures from the court- leaders. agency, IRNA, reported. confessions of the defen- room showed a thin-looking “We made extensive exer- Reformists denounced the dants, these events had been Abtahi and a grim-faced cises to keep people in the Inez Crothers Yemeni official says Don’t Quit Your Job!! Yet.

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AP photo Michael Phelps reacts after winning the men’s 100-meter butterfly final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome, Saturday. Phelps tops Cavic in 100 fly

By Paul Newberry Associated Press writer

ROME — He defiantly Courtesy Boise State Courtesy Boise State spit out a mouthful of Boise State fullback Richie Brockel is the only senior starter on the Broncos’ 2009 Kyle Wilson, right, is the Western Athletic Conference’s preseason defensive player of the water, climbed atop the offense. year. lane rope, pumped his fists furiously and tugged on that supposedly inferi- or swimsuit. The message was clear: Don’t mess with Michael Phelps. Milorad Cavic tried to get in his head and wound up looking at his back,los- ing again to the guy who Thunder Flash beat him at the Beijing Olympics. By Dustin Lapray This time, there was no Times-News correspondent doubt about it. “There are always things that fire me up and motivate me,”Phelps said Brockel brings the hurt Wilson flies on fleet feet Saturday, after becoming the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100- arely does a fullback make football preview.“Last year Hunter yle Wilson said he can run has the skill sets to go pro. meter butterfly. “That’s the kind of impact on the White was running his mouth … faster. “I’m definitely going to try to play just how I tick.” Rfootball field worthy of a but I just beat the crap out of him. I KxxWith some specific focus in the NFL, ride these wheels until He stayed close over the highlight reel, but Richie Brockel’s shut him up.” on sprinting, the BSU cornerback they fall off,”Wilson said. “I defi- outward lap and rallied on play on Boise State’s blue turf con- His demeanor and leadership put and punt returner believes he can nitely see myself playing at the next the return to beat Cavic sistently resounds thunderous. him on the cover of the BSU media cross the finish in the 40-yard dash level, God willing. But as far as col- with a stunning time of The BSU senior scored four guide for 2009. in less than 4.3 seconds, his fastest lege, I still have a few goals and 49.82 at the world swim- touchdowns last season and caught “How many fullbacks are on the sprint thus far. things I want to accomplish.” ming championships. 10 passes for 101 yards from his press guide? Your captain? “If I can really just focus on The primary accomplishment off Cavic also broke 50 sec- hybrid tight end/fullback spot. That’s usually a quarterback athletics and specific training the field for Wilson involves walk- onds, but 49.95 only got But statistics don’t come close to or receiver,” BSU head I definitely think I can ing, not running. him a silver — and plenty exemplifying the value Brockel coach Chris Petersen become faster,”Wilson “Graduation is just the pinnacle,” of words to eat. brings to the team. His blocking said. “He’s a heart and said at the WAC media Wilson said. “Semesters before He wasn’t nearly as helped BSU score 28 rushing soul guy. If we had 50 of preview gathering in Salt have been hard. This will be the close as last year’s Beijing touchdowns last season. He pro- those guys I know we Lake City. lightest semester I’ve had. I just Olympics, when Phelps tects quarterback Kellen Moore. wouldn’t lose.” The Western Athletic can’t wait to walk across that stage famously won by one- And as one of a mere handful of Petersen made a minor gaffe Conference preseason — it just means so much to me.” hundredth of a second on seniors on the 2009 squad, he must at WAC media days trying to pro- defensive player of the year Wilson only has to take eight the way to eight gold lead the new crop of Broncos. mote Brockel’s value. returned three punts for touch- credits this semester to get his com- medals, over Cavic’s “We have a whole new batch of “If anybody has a daughter who’s downs last season. He also inter- munications degree. objections that he actually guys coming in, so you might have in college and not married, you cepted five passes, broke up 10 and On the field, Wilson anchors one touched first. to beat down some of them,” made 35 tackles, despite teams gen- “That satisfied me a lit- Brockel said at the WAC media See BROCKEL, Sports 4 erally avoiding throwing his way. He See WILSON, Sports 4 tle bit,” Phelps quipped with that crooked grin of his. “I set it up perfectly.” His reaction was nearly Idaho’s Iupati proves size does matter as memorable. Phelps hopped on the rope that By Dustin Lapray acknowledged that some of the Iupati claimed the Vandals had separated him from Times-News correspondent smaller ones can get to him by would be able to run the ball better Cavic — eyes searing, jaw game’s end. this year despite losing three jutting out. He pulled at Mike Iupati stands 6-foot-6 and “I’d rather go against the starters from last season’s both sides of his skintight tips the scales at 330 pounds. That big guys, but those fast guys offensive front. LZR Racer swimsuit, let- works out well considering one of … once I get ’em, I get ’em,” “I believe we are going to be ting his rival know that he the Idaho lineman’s favorite hob- Iupati said. “Sometimes one of the good offensive heard about his offer to get bies is manhandling defensive when you’re tired in a game, lines in the WAC,”Iupati said. Phelps one of those faster tackles. you step long and they do a “They’re big boys. I think polyurethane suits so he “I tend to use my weight a lot little quick move on you.” we’re going to run the ball more wouldn’t have any excuses and my strength,” said Iupati, a The big man is in terrific shape because we are so big.” if he lost in a Speedo. senior guard for the Vandals. “As (and has massive shoulders and Iupati was born in American No need, Milorad. big as I am, the gaps are smaller. hands), but offensive linemen Samoa, but played high school ball Phelps did just fine with The defensive line doesn’t easily rarely get a break from the action. in Anaheim, Calif. He said when he his own attire. get around me. Size does matter, “You’re exhausted,” Iupati said. came to Moscow he couldn’t ini- “I’ve never seen him especially when you’re in the “With a big drive, you’re so tired. tially wrap his head around the that emotional,” Phelps’ trenches.” The only rest you get is in the hud- Boise State-Idaho rivalry, couldn’t coach Bob Bowman said. Courtesy University of Idaho Iupati laughed at the rotating dle. That determines a good offen- figure out “Hate Week.” The two rivals finally Idaho senior guard Mike Iupati will lead the hordes of defensive linemen who sive line: if you’re trained and shook hands, but that was IUPATI Vandals’ offensive line in 2009. confront him each game, but healthy you can focus on each play.” See , Sports 4 about it. Teammates say Big Ben’s apology not necessary The Associated Press Then Roethlisberger said it again, as if since the suit was filed. He read a state- to emphasize there will be no questions ment defending himself during a brief LATROBE, Pa. — Ben Roethlisberger answered during training camp about any news conference on Aug. 23, several days quickly moved to make sure his problems issue other than the Steelers. after what he called “reckless and false” don’t become those of the Super Bowl “This is what I do, it’s football,” allegations were made by a resort hotel champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger said after being asked if he employee, but he declined then to answer Roethlisberger apologized to his team- could stay focused. “I don’t know what questions. mates for causing a possible distraction, you’re talking about. It’s football.” While Roethlisberger faces no criminal then answered questions Saturday for the The two-time Super Bowl-winning charges, he is aware the lawsuit could first time since being named as the defen- quarterback became testy when he sensed potentially prove disruptive if it lasts well dant in a Nevada civil lawsuit that accus- he would be asked again about the civil into the season. Three years ago, AP photo es him of sexual assault. suit, saying, “Any other football ques- Roethlisberger’s preseason motorcycle Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, cen- He declined to discuss his legal prob- tions? I can walk away if we want.” crash and appendectomy caused on and ter, is swarmed by reporters and cameras after the first lems, or even acknowledge them, saying, Roethlisberger’s 10-minute question- practice at their NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., NFL “I’m playing football.” and-answer session Saturday was his first See , Sports 4 Saturday. Sports 2 Sunday, August 2, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Cowboys go late again in Lewiston Times-News 2009 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Arena football A loss Friday night left the BURN WIN FIRST-EVER Hall heads back Twin Falls Cowboys facing CLASS AA STATE TOURNAMENT PLAYOFF GAME elimination late Saturday at Behind a 35-point third the American Legion At Harris Field, Lewiston quarter, the Boise Burn beat to Packers camp Baseball Class AA State All times MDT the Arkansas Twisters 77-36 Tournament in Lewiston. Friday’s games in the first round of the af2 Times-News lic. The Packers continue After winning their first Game 9: Boise 15, Coeur d’Alene 3 (Coeur d’Alene eliminated) playoffs Saturday night in open practices through the two games at the tourna- Game 10: Treasure Valley 12, Trail 6 (Trail eliminated) Boise. The playoff game was Former Glenns Ferry High beginning of September. ment, the Cowboys strug- Game 11: Lewis-Clark 14, Twin Falls 2 the first-ever for the Boise School and Boise State The Times-News will gled in a 14-2, seven-inning Saturday’s games franchise. University football take the opportu- loss to the Lewis-Clark Game 12: Boise vs. Treasure Valley, late player Korey Hall is nity to catch up Twins on Friday. Twin Falls Game 13: Twin Falls vs. Winner 12, late Golf back on the Frozen with Hall during committed six errors in the Sunday’s games Tundra this week as camp for a ques- loss. Championship: Lewis-Clark vs. Winner 13, Noon MUNI FUNDRAISER he begins his third tion-and-answer “It was ugly,” said Twin Second championship: If necessary, 3 p.m. DOUBLES THE MONEY season with the session. The Falls coach Tim Stadelmeir. Twin Falls Municipal Golf Green Bay Packers. Packers’ first pre- The Cowboys were still in defeating the Emmett Blue a three-run homer by Jeff Course pro Mike Hamblin The Packers’ train- season game is action Saturday night when Devils 16-2 in five innings Colvin and solo shots by said the second annual ing camp started Hall against Cleveland the Times-News went to Saturday afternoon in Jacob Lloyd and Ethan Friends of The Muni Saturday at the new on Aug.15,and they press. A win Saturday would Orofino. Bragg. Fundraiser for Special Ray Nitschke Field in Green open the regular season earn them a rematch with The Jerome squad got Projects raised about Bay and is open to the pub- against Chicago on Sept. 13. Lewis-Clark in today’s noon solid pitching from Lloyd $14,000, nearly double last championship game, while a Youth baseball and Dom Baker, who year’s amount. The St. Louis loss would end their season. NORTHSIDE WINS BIG allowed just three hits. Scramble-style tournament Gordon) took second with a Engineering (Gary Burkett, See Monday’s Times- The North Side 12-U All- combining to allow only was won by Stan and Rita 105, while H&M Distributing Braden Luper,Brad Smith and News for results. Star team cruised to a 15-2, three hits. North Side takes Detwieler Farms with the (Ron Nelson, Scott Dixon, Dan Schnoebelen) with 107s. run-rule win over Sandy on host West Lynn, the foursome of Zach Abels, Bob Rick Gaines and Chuck Proceeds will help the Class A (Ore.) Saturday night, Oregon state champions, at Slater, Jerry Dauby and Sal Springer) placed third with a Muni’s fall projects, including advancing the semi-finals 11 a.m. MDT in today’s Acevedo shooting a 32- 106. reseeding fairways applying BONNEVILLE WINS STATE CROWN of the Pacific Northwest semifinals. under score of 104. Fourth place was shared by an application which The Bonneville Bees Regional Tournament in The winner advances to the Donnelley Sports Locker Ray and Judy Wight Team enhances the soil and stimu- claimed the American West Linn, Ore. 2 p.m. title game for the right Room/First Federal (Scot (Ray Wight, Ed Allison, lates deeper root structure Legion Baseball Class A North Side pounded out to go to the Cal Ripken World McNeley, Jim Thompson, Travis Hofland and Ron and growth. Some cart State Tournament title, 14 hits in the game including Series in Winchester, Mass. Sara Gordon and Mychael Shockley) and EHM paths will also be renovated. Griffey,Mariners down Rangers 7-2 Tiger takes lead

ARLINGTON, Texas — Burnett and added six more ANGELS 11, TWINS 6 Angeles since he signed with Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 622nd in the eighth. MINNEAPOLIS — Atlanta in the offseason. at Buick Open career home run and Felix Kendry Morales, Maicer Hernandez pitched seven RAYS 7, ROYALS 1 Izturis and Juan Rivera each CARDINALS 3, ASTROS 1 solid innings to lead the ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — homered in the sixth inning ST. LOUIS — Matt GRAND BLANC Seattle Mariners to a 7-2 win Rookie Jeff Niemann and Joe Saunders won for Holliday hit two solo homers TOWNSHIP, Mich. — over the Texas Rangers on pitched eight dominant the first time in more than a and Chris Carpenter tossed Tiger Woods drove on adja- Saturday night. innings for his 10th win and month to help the Angels an eight-hitter for his sec- cent fairways twice on the Griffey’s three-run shot Carl Crawford hit a two-run beat the Twins. ond complete game of the back nine, hit a cup of beer in the first came off Rangers homer for Tampa Bay. season. in a spectator’s hand, got starter Tommy Hunter, the BLUE JAYS 6, ATHLETICS 5 rattled by a bug and was 400th different pitcher he RED SOX 4, ORIOLES 0 OAKLAND, Calif. — CUBS 9, MARLINS 8, 10 INNINGS relegated to shaping some has homered off in his BALTIMORE — Josh Aaron Hill hit a three-run MIAMI — The Chicago shots around trees and career. Beckett pitched seven homer and Brett Cecil over- Cubs struck out 14 times, under branches. Hernandez (12-4) innings of six-hit ball for his came one bad inning to lead stranded 14 runners and He still managed to shoot bounced back from his major league-leading 13th Toronto. gave up nine walks. They a 7-under 65 on Saturday in worst effort of the season to win, Dustin Pedroia and Hill also had an RBI sin- lost ace Carlos Zambrano the third round of the Buick win for the fourth time in Kevin Youkilis homered,and gle. Trailing 4-3, Hill hit a and slugger Aramis Open, giving him a 17- AP photo five starts. The right-hander the Red Sox cruised past the three-run shot off A’s rookie Ramirez to injuries. They under 199 total and a one- Tiger Woods watches his tee gave up two runs and six hits Orioles. Trevor Cahill (6-10) in the blew an early six-run stroke lead when Michael shot on the No. 6 hole during as Seattle won for the third Youkilis went 4 for 4 with fourth inning. lead, and a three-run Letzig (68) double bogeyed time in nine games. a walk. In the first two lead with two out in the the last hole. the third round of the Buick Hunter (3-2) came into games of the series,he’s 7 for NATIONAL LEAGUE ninth. “The whole idea of the Open golf tournament on the game having gone 3-0 8 with two homers, three PIRATES 11, NATIONALS 6 Thanks to Derrek Lee, game is put the ball in the Saturday at Warwick Hills in with a 1.11 in his last four RBIs and three runs scored. PITTSBURGH— Andrew they won anyway.Lee led off hole, and I did that,”Woods Grand Blanc, Mich. outings. The rookie allowed McCutchen homered three the 10th inning with a home said. “But as far as control- five runs and eight hits in TIGERS 4, INDIANS 3, 12 INNINGS times and had a career-high run Saturday night, and the ling my ball, I didn’t do Fiori in the 1996 Quad City five innings to lose for the CLEVELAND — Ryan six RBIs, and Pittsburgh Cubs beat the relentless but that.” Classic. first time since June 28. Raburn singled in the go- handed Washington its hapless Florida. Woods opened his first Woods and Letzig will be Seattle’s Jose Lopez had ahead run in the 12th inning fourth straight loss tournament since missing in the final group on three hits and two RBIs, and finished with three hits, McCutchen, a rookie, ROCKIES 6, REDS 2 the cut at the British Open Sunday just as they were at including a solo homer in leading the Tigers over the doubled his home run total CINCINNATI — Ubaldo with a 71 after what he said the Memorial in June,when the eighth. Indians. by hitting three shots to left. Jimenez turned in his was probably his worst Woods went on to win and Jose Veras (4-2) walked longest outing in more than putting day. Letzig’s 75 plummeted him WHITE SOX 14, YANKEES 4 Placido Polanco and Clete GIANTS 2, PHILLIES 0 a month and Seth Smith When he was eight shots to a tie for 14th. CHICAGO — Scott Thomas to open the 12th SAN FRANCISCO — Tim homered to help send the behind first-round leader “I won’t be so scared, I’ll Podsednik and Gordon before striking out Miguel Lincecum won his 12th Reds to their fifth consecu- Steve Lowery, Woods said know what to expect,” Beckham had four RBIs Cabrera and getting Carlos game blanking the Phillies tive loss. he couldn’t make up Letzig insisted. “I’m play- apiece and the Chicago Guillen to foul out to third. for eight innings and San ground in one day at ing good, that’s the bottom White Sox finished with 17 Raburn, who came in bat- Francisco beat Philadelphia. METS 9, DIAMONDBACKS 6 Warwick Hills. line.” hits. ting .167 in his last 13 games, NEW YORK — Angel It took him two. In beating New York for lined a 1-1 pitch to right, BRAVES 4, DODGERS 3 Pagan hit a tiebreaking Woods roared back into MATTHEW UP 3 AT WOMEN’S the third straight game, the scoring Polanco. Veras then ATLANTA — Derek Lowe grand slam in the eighth contention with a 9-under BRITISH OPEN White Sox scored six times balked home Thomas to pitched six innings in his inning and the Mets beat 63 in the second round and LYTHAM ST. ANNES, in the second against A.J. make it 4-2. first game against Los Arizona. took the lead with his 65 England — Catriona Saturday. Matthew opened a three- “Eight back, at a U.S. stroke lead in the Women’s Open, you can make that British Open, shooting a 1- up in one round,” he said. under 71 in the third round. “You can’t make it up Playing 10 weeks after Kahne aims to give RPM a spot in Chase around here.” giving birth to her second He moved into a tie for child, the 39-year-old Scot LONG POND, Pa. — Pennsylvania 500 the lead with Letzig at 17 had a 4-under 212 total at Richard Petty won 200 Noon, ESPN Keselowski wins in Iowa under with a 33-foot birdie Royal Lytham and St. NASCAR races, seven NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Brad Keselowski passed Kyle Busch with putt at No. 17. Annes. championships, and has eight laps left and held on to win the inaugural Nationwide Series Woods pumped his fist, Christina Kim (71) was achieved just about all there they’ve been doing,” Petty race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday. shouted “Yeah!” and the second at 1 under, and is to accomplish in stock car said. “Reed’s been up and Keselowski stayed on the track during a caution flag late in the traditionally rowdy gallery defending champion Jiyai racing. down.” race, a risk that paid off with his second victory of the year. He roared so loud he couldn’t Shin (68) was another The surefire NASCAR They’ve been so inconsis- also won at Dover on May 30. communicate with caddie stroke back along with Ai Hall of Famer has done it all tent that Petty had to shoot Busch, who started at the back after spending the morning in Steve Williams. Miyazato (70). Miyazato is — except qualifying for the down rumors that Sorenson Pennsylvania practicing for the Sprint Cup race Sunday at “It was pretty exciting,” coming off her first LPGA Chase for the championship was in danger of being Pocono, finished second after leading 84 laps. He has nine con- said Woods, making his Tour victory last week in as an owner. yanked from the No. 43 secutive top-two finishes, tying the series record set by Jack ninth Buick Open appear- France in the Evian Kasey Kahne is on the Dodge for Allmendinger for Ingram in 1983. ance. “The people here Masters. Michelle Wie, brink of giving the King that performance and financial Jason Leffler was third, followed by Carl Edwards and Kelly Bires. have been absolutely trying to earn a spot on the spot in the 10-race sprint for reasons. incredible, so supportive of U.S. Solheim Cup team, the title. “We’re going to run all this event over the years. was 7 under after a 74. “I think that we have a drivers the rest of the year,” driver.This could be the sea- Stewart lost his pole position That’s one of the reasons really good shot,”at making Petty said. “We’ll sort of see son when Petty, who’s been and will start from the back why we love coming here.” FUNK EDGES NORMAN the Chase, Kahne said. “We what happens after this sea- nominated for induction of the pack after wrecking Letzig hit a poor shot out FOR U.S. SENIOR OPEN LEAD need a couple more things to son and we’ll make our deci- into the inaugural class of his car during practice for of a greenside bunker at No. CARMEL, Ind. — Fred go our way to figure out sions on next year.” NASCAR’s Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania 500 on 18, barely clearing it and Funk shot a 4-under 68 to before the Chase if we want Kahne is in good position finally has a vested interest Saturday. leaving him with a tricky take a one-stroke lead over to win races and be really to earn a spot in the 12-driv- in the Chase for the first Stewart lost control of his lie. He fell to 16 under while Greg Norman and Joey competitive. I think that we er field thanks to his time since its inception in No. 14 Chevrolet on a turn Woods was on the practice Sindelar into the final have a top-10 team right strongest five-race stretch 2004. on the second lap of range. round of the U.S. Senior now. We just need to keep of the season. Kahne is in “All we’ve got to do is have Saturday’s first practice and “I don’t care,”Letzig said Open. building on it.” ninth place entering decent luck the next few spun into the wall. He was when asked if it would be Funk had a 13-under 203 Kahne has been propelled Sunday’s race at Pocono races here,” Petty said on unhurt in the crash. tough to forget what hap- total on the Crooked Stick into the Chase with a string Raceway, where he won Saturday. “But once the deal His Stewart-Haas Racing pened on the last hole.“I’m course. Norman also had a of strong finishes to make up from the pole in 2008. Even starts, we’ve got to come up crew quickly got to work on one shot out of the lead.” 68, and Sindelar shot a 70. for a sluggish start, while the so, with six races left until with some better ideas so we the backup. Stewart leads Based on history, that’s Tennessee amateur Tim other three Richard Petty the Chase kicks off, Kahne is can be competitive when the the points standings and was probably an insurmount- Jackson, the overnight Motorsports drivers have far from a lock for making Chase does start. If we stay the pole sitter at Pocono able deficit behind Woods. leader,was three shots back been mired in mediocrity. the field. the same as where we are, because rain washed out The superstar has a 35-1 at 10-under after a 73. Elliot Sadler is 25th, Reed Watching it all behind his and run 10 races the same Friday’s qualifying. record on the PGA Tour Mark O’Meara (68) was 9 Sorenson is 26th and A.J. trademark sunglasses and way, then we’re not going to “I just screwed up,” when he has the outright under, and Russ Cochran Allmendinger is 27th in the feathered cowboy hat has win the championship.” Stewart said. “I got in too lead after 54 holes.The lone had a course-record 64 to standings. been Petty, who as an owner deep and got loose and loss in this situation came join Scott Simpson (68) and “They’ve got to start fin- hasn’t come anywhere close STEWART WRECKS, LOSES POLE couldn’t save it.” when he was 20 in his third Dan Forsman (71) at 8 ishing better than what to matching his success as a LONG POND, Pa. — Tony — The Associated Press tournament as a pro to Ed under. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Sunday, August 2 , 2009 Sports 3 SCOREBOARD

BASEBALL ab r h bi ab r h bi Mark Hensby 68-72-68—208 -8 Figgins 3b 4 2 2 0 Span rf 5 1 2 0 CUBS 9, MARLINS 8, 10 INNINGS Jason Day 74-66-68—208 -8 MIzturs 2b 5 2 2 4 OCarer ss 5 1 2 1 Justin Leonard 72-67-69—208 -8 American League BAreu rf 4 0 1 1 Mauer dh 5 0 0 1 GAME PLAN CHICAGO FLORIDA Kevin Na 69-69-70—208 -8 All Times MDT Willits rf 0 0 0 0 Mornea 1b 5 1 3 2 GAME PLAN ab r h bi ab r h bi Nick Watney 69-69-70—208 -8 EAST W L Pct GB JRiver dh 5 2 2 1 Crede 3b 5 0 1 0 Fkdme cf 3 1 1 0 Cghlan lf 5 1 2 1 Charlie Wi 68-70-70—208 -8 KMorls 1b 4 1 2 2 DlmYn lf 5 1 1 0 Blnco ss 3 2 1 0 Jhnson 1b 3 1 2 1 New York 62 42 .596 — Napoli c 5 1 3 0 Rdmnd c 3 1 2 1 TV SCHEDULE 5 p.m. Gzman p 0 0 0 0 Rmirez ss 1 1 0 0 Boston 61 42 .592 ½ EAyar ss 5 1 1 0 Gomez cf 4 0 1 1 TGC — Nationwide Tour, Children’s Fox ph 0 0 0 0 Bnfacio ss 2 1 2 2 U.S. Senior Open Tampa Bay 57 47 .548 5 MthwsJ cf 5 0 3 3 Punto 2b 4 1 2 0 AUTO RACING Mrmol p 0 0 0 0 Cantu 3b 4 0 0 0 Saturday Toronto 50 54 .481 12 SRdrgz lf 5 2 2 0 Hospital Invitational, final round Hffpuir ph 1 0 0 0 Uggla 2b 4 1 0 0 At Crooked Stick Golf Club Baltimore 44 59 .427 17½ Noon Carmel, Ind. Totals 42 11 18 11 Totals 41 614 6 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Gregg p 0 0 0 0 Hrmida rf 6 0 3 2 Purse: $2.6 Million CENTRAL W L Pct GB Los Angeles 023 105 000 — 11 ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Hilman p 0 0 0 0 Ross cf 6 0 1 1 Minnesota 022 000 110 — 6 Noon Lee 1b 6 2 4 3 Baker c 4 1 2 0 Yardage: 7,316 - Par 72 Detroit 54 48 .529 — Pennsylvania 500 Rmirez 3b 5 1 2 3 Bdnhop p 0 0 0 0 Third Round Chicago 54 51 .514 1½ E—Crede (4), Dickey (1). DP—Minnesota 3. LOB—Los WGN — N.Y.Yankees at Chicago (A-Amateur) Angeles 8, Minnesota 9. 2B—Napoli (17), Matthews Jr. EXTREME SPORTS Fuld lf 0 0 0 0 Snchs p 1 1 0 0 Minnesota 52 52 .500 3 (12), O.Cabrera (24), Redmond (5). 3B—E.Aybar (5), White Sox Brdley rf 4 1 1 0 Gload ph 1 0 0 0 Fred Funk 68-67-68—203 -13 Cleveland 43 61 .413 12 1 p.m. Soriano lf 5 0 0 0 Calero p 0 0 0 0 Greg Norman 66-70-68—204 -12 Kansas City 40 63 .388 14½ Gomez (5). HR—M.Izturis (5), J.Rivera (18), K.Morales 2 p.m. Joey Sindelar 66-68-70—204 -12 (21), Morneau (27). SB—Matthews Jr. (4), Gomez (10). ABC — X Games Fntenot 2b 3 1 1 0 Ayala p 0 0 0 0 WEST W L Pct GB IP H R ER BB SO TBS — Philadelphia at San Francisco Grabow p 0 0 0 0 Helms ph 1 0 0 0 A-Tim Jackson 66-67-73—206 -10 9 p.m. Mark O’meara 70-69-68—207 -9 Los Angeles 62 40 .608 — Los Angeles 6 p.m. Baker 2b 3 1 0 0 Pinto p 0 0 0 0 Russ Cochran 72-72-64—208 -8 Texas 58 44 .569 4 J.Saunders W,9-6 6 9 4 4 1 2 ESPN2 — X Games ESPN — L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta Hill c 6 0 0 0 Paulino ph 1 1 1 1 Scott Simpson 68-72-68—208 -8 Seattle 54 50 .519 9 Palmer 12-3 5 2 2 0 1 Zmbrno p 2 0 1 0 Nunez p 0 0 0 0 Dan Forsman 66-71-71—208 -8 Oakland 44 59 .427 18½ Loux 11-300 00 0 GOLF 6:05 p.m. Smrdzj p 0 0 0 0 Minnesota Theriot ss 3 0 2 2 Bruce Vaughan 68-70-71—209 -7 Friday’s Games 6:30 a.m. FSN — Seattle at Texas Robin Freeman 70-68-71—209 -7 Boston 6, Baltimore 5 Swarzak L,3-4 3 9 6 4 0 1 Totals 44 9 13 8 Totals 39 813 8 Brad Bryant 68-71-71—210 -6 Cleveland 6, Detroit 5, 13 innings Dickey 21-3 3 3 3 3 1 TGC — European PGA Tour, Moravia MOTORSPORTS Chicago 330 000 002 1 — 9 Tom Lehman 68-70-72—210 -6 Tampa Bay 8, Kansas City 2 Keppel 22-3 5 2 2 1 1 12 Mid. Florida 011 120 003 0 — 8 Crain 1 1 0 0 0 0 Silesia Open, final round E—Cantu 2 (7), Baker (4). LOB—Chicago 14, Florida 14. Ay Haas 70-70-71—211 -5 Texas 5, Seattle 4 SPEED — AMA Pro Racing 2B—Lee (19), Ramirez (9), Fontenot (15), Johnson (17), Teve Haskins 73-70-69—212 -4 L.A. Angels 11, Minnesota 5, 11 innings Swarzak pitched to 2 batters in the 4th. 11 a.m. Eduardo Romero 73-70-70—213 -3 Chicago White Sox 10, N.Y. Yankees 5 Umpires—Home, Brian Gorman; First, Gerry Davis; SWIMMING Baker 2 (17). 3B—Theriot (4), Bonifacio (6). HR—Lee Mark Wiebe 70-71-72—213 -3 Oakland 8, Toronto 5 Second, C.B. Bucknor; Third, Mike Everitt. ABC — Women’s British Open (21), Paulino (5). CS—Johnson (3). S—Bradley, Bonifacio, T—3:10. A—40,828 (46,632). 10 a.m. Sanches. Loren Roberts 68-71-74—213 -3 Saturday’s Games Championship, final round IP H R ER BB SO Bob Tway 70-69-74—213 -3 Tampa Bay 7, Kansas City 1 NBC — World Championships, at Chicago Keith Fergus 73-72-69—214 -2 Chicago White Sox 14, N.Y. Yankees 4 WHITE SOX 14, YANKEES 4 TGC — PGA Tour, Buick Open, final Rome Jeff Sluman 69-74-71—214 -2 Boston 4, Baltimore 0 Zambrano 3 3 2 1 3 2 Tim Simpson 70-72-72—214 -2 New York Chicago TENNIS Samardzija 12-3 3 3 3 3 1 Detroit 4, Cleveland 3, 12 innings ab r h bi ab r h bi round Grabow 2-3 0 0 0 1 0 John Cook 73-69-72—214 -2 L.A. Angels 11, Minnesota 6 1 p.m. Jim Thorpe 71-69-74—214 -2 Seattle 7, Texas 2 Jeter ss 5 2 2 0 Pdsdnk cf-lf 5 2 3 4 1 p.m. Guzman 12-3 3 0 0 0 2 Swisher rf 4 0 0 0 Bckhm 3b 6 1 2 4 ESPN2 — WTA-Tour, Bank of the Marmol 1 0 0 0 2 2 Olin Browne 72-75-68—215 -1 Toronto 6, Oakland 5 Teixeir dh 5 0 2 2 Dye rf 6 0 1 2 CBS — PGA Tour, Buick Open, final Gregg W,4-2 1 4 3 3 0 2 A-Bryan Norton 73-73-69—215 -1 Sunday’s Games West Classic, championship match Hale Irwin 78-67-70—215 -1 Detroit (Galarraga 5-9) at Cleveland (Pavano 8-8), ARdrgz 3b 4 1 3 1 Thome dh 5 1 1 0 round Heilman S,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Posada c 3 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 3 1 1 0 3 p.m. Florida David Eger 71-70-74—215 -1 11:05 a.m. Cano 2b 3 0 0 0 Kotsay pr-1b 1 1 1 0 NBC — USGA, U.S. Senior Open Badenhop 12-3 5 6 5 4 1 R W Eaks 72-69-74—215 -1 Boston (Buchholz 1-1) at Baltimore (Berken 1-8), ESPN2 — ATP,LA Open, champi- Mike Goodes 70-70-75—215 -1 11:35 a.m. MeCarr cf 4 0 0 0 Przyns c 5 2 3 1 Championship, final round Sanches 31-3 2 0 0 0 6 Kansas City (Bannister 6-7) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6- HrstnJr lf 3 1 1 1 Quentin lf 4 1 1 0 onship match Calero 1 2 0 0 0 3 7), 11:38 a.m. Ransm 1b 4 0 0 0 Wise pr-cf 0 1 0 0 Ayala 1 0 0 0 0 1 LPGA Women’s British Open N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 10-7) at Chicago White Sox Getz 2b 5 2 3 1 Pinto 2 3 2 0 2 3 Saturday (Buehrle 11-4), 12:05 p.m. J.Nix ss 1 2 1 2 Nunez L,3-4 1 1 1 1 1 0 At Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 10-3) at Minnesota (Perkins 6- Totals 35 4 8 4 Totals 41 14 17 14 MSwny ph 1 0 0 0 Andrus ss 3 0 0 0 Bourn cf 3 0 0 0 Lugo ss 3 0 1 1 HBP—by Nunez (Ramirez), by Marmol (Johnson), by Lytham St. Annes, England 6), 12:10 p.m. New York 002 001 100 — 4 MSndrs lf 3 0 0 0 Fulchin p 0 0 0 0 DeRosa 3b 4 0 1 0 Zambrano (Ramirez). WP—Zambrano, Samardzija. PB— Purse: $2.2 Million Toronto (R.Romero 9-4) at Oakland (Mazzaro 2-7), Chicago 060 010 16x — 14 Totals 34 4 9 4 Totals 29 5 8 5 Kata ph 1 0 0 0 Pujols 1b 4 0 0 0 Hill. Yardage: 6,492 - Par: 72 2:05 p.m. E—Jeter (6), J.Nix 2 (5). DP—New York 1. LOB—New York Seattle 200 001 010 — 4 Valvrd p 0 0 0 0 Hollidy lf 4 2 3 2 Umpires—Home, Marty Foster; First, Wally Bell; Third Round Seattle (Snell 2-8) at Texas (Feldman 9-4), 6:05 p.m. 8, Chicago 10. 2B—Jeter (20), A.Rodriguez (10), Texas 010 040 00x — 5 KMatsu 2b 4 0 0 0 Ludwck rf 4 0 0 0 Second, Chad Fairchild; Third, John Hirschbeck. Catriona Matthew 74-67-71 212 -4 Beckham 2 (15), J.Nix (8). SB—Getz 2 (17). DP—Seattle 1, Texas 2. LOB—Seattle 4, Texas 4. 2B— Tejada ss 4 0 1 0 YMolin c 4 0 3 0 T—4:11. A—35,811 (38,560). Christina Kim 73-71-71 215 -1 IP H R ER BB SO F.Gutierrez (12). HR—Jo.Lopez (14), Byrd (11), Teagarden Ca.Lee lf 4 1 2 1 Schmkr 2b 4 0 0 0 Jiyai Shin 77-71-68 216 E National League New York (2). CS—N.Cruz (3). SF—Teagarden. Blum 3b 4 0 1 0 Rasms cf 3 0 0 0 Ai Miyazato 75-71-70 216 E All Times MDT A.Burnett L,10-5 42-3 10 7 7 2 4 IP H R ER BB SO Pence rf 4 0 0 0 Crpntr p 3 1 1 0 Friday’s Late NL Boxes Mika Miyazato 76-72-69 217 +1 EAST W L Pct GB Bruney 12-3 3 1 1 1 2 Seattle Coste 1b 3 0 0 0 Song-Hee Kim 70-73-74 217 +1 D.Robertson 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 PADRES 11, BREWERS 7 Paula Creamer 74-74-70 218 +2 Philadelphia 59 43 .578 — J.Vargas L,3-5 5 7 5 5 1 2 Quinter c 3 0 3 0 Coke 1-3 4 6 6 3 0 Kelley 1 0 0 0 0 1 WRdrg p 2 0 1 0 Milwaukee San Diego Shinobu Moromizato 74-73-71 218 +2 Florida 54 50 .519 6 Melancon 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 Jane Park 74-72-72 218 +2 Atlanta 53 51 .510 7 Batista 2-3 1 0 0 1 1 Michals cf 1 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Chicago White 11-3 0 0 0 0 1 Totals 33 1 8 1 Totals 33 3 9 3 FLopez 2b 5 1 1 1 Gwynn cf 5 3 3 0 Kyeong Bae 73-71-74 218 +2 New York 50 53 .485 9½ Danks W,9-7 6 7 4 4 4 5 Texas Hee-Won Han 77-73-69 219 +3 Washington 32 72 .308 28 Houston 000 100 000 — 1 Counsll 3b 3 1 0 0 Eckstn 2b 3 0 2 3 T.Pena H,1 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 Padilla W,8-5 6 6 3 3 1 3 St. Louis 010 000 11x — 3 Braun lf 5 1 1 0 AdGnzl 1b 5 1 1 1 Hee Young Park 71-75-73 219 +3 CENTRAL W L Pct GB Williams H,1 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Guardado H,5 1 1 0 0 0 0 E—Tejada (13), Pence (3), Rasmus (5). DP—St. Louis 1. Fielder 1b 4 1 3 2 Blanks lf 3 2 2 2 Giulia Sergas 74-67-78 219 +3 Thornton 1 0 0 0 0 2 Grilli H,2 2-3 2 1 1 0 1 LOB—Houston 5, St. Louis 7. 2B—Y.Molina (13), C.Hart rf 5 1 2 1 Headly 3b 3 1 2 0 Karrie Webb 77-71-72 220 +4 St. Louis 58 49 .542 — Jenks 1 0 0 0 0 0 Kristy Mcpherson 74-74-72 220 +4 Chicago 55 47 .539 ½ C.Wilson S,12-14 11-3 0 0 0 0 1 C.Carpenter (1). HR—Ca.Lee (18), Holliday 2 (3). SB— MCmrn cf 4 1 1 0 Grgrsn p 0 0 0 0 Danks pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. HBP—by J.Vargas (N.Cruz). Y.Molina (6). CS—Bourn (10). SF—Lugo. Hardy ss 4 0 0 0 MAdms p 0 0 0 0 Se Ri Pak 76-71-73 220 +4 Milwaukee 51 52 .495 5 HBP—by A.Burnett (Konerko). Angela Stanford 70-76-74 220 +4 Houston 51 53 .490 5½ Umpires—Home, Bill Miller; First, Derryl Cousins; IP H R ER BB SO Kendall c 3 0 0 0 LRdrgz ph 1 0 1 1 Umpires—Home, Andy Fletcher; First, Greg Gibson; Second, D.J. Reyburn; Third, Mike Muchlinski. Houston Looper p 2 1 1 2 Bell p 0 0 0 0 In-Kyung Kim 81-70-70 221 +5 Cincinnati 45 58 .437 11 Second, Ted Barrett; Third, Tim McClelland. T—2:10 (Rain delay: 2:18). A—36,901 (49,170). Na Yeon Choi 80-71-70 221 +5 Pittsburgh 45 58 .437 11 W.Rodriguez 4 3 1 1 0 4 Gerut ph 1 0 0 0 Venale rf 5 1 1 3 T—3:25. A—38,763 (40,615). Fulchino L,4-4 3 4 1 0 0 3 Dillard p 0 0 0 0 HBlanc c 5 0 1 0 Maria Hjorth 72-76-73 221 +5 WEST W L Pct GB ATHLETICS 8, BLUE JAYS 5 Valverde 1 2 1 1 0 1 Stetter p 0 0 0 0 ECarer ss 4 1 1 0 Marianne Skarpnord 76-69-76 221 +5 Los Angeles 64 40 .615 — MARINERS 7, RANGERS 2 St. Louis CSmith p 0 0 0 0 Gaudin p 0 0 0 0 Yuko Mitsuka 71-71-79 221 +5 Toronto Oakland C.Carpenter W,10-3 9 8 1 1 0 5 Catlntt ph 1 0 0 0 Mujica p 1 1 1 0 Katie Futcher 75-77-70 222 +6 Colorado 57 47 .548 7 Seattle Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Sarah Lee 75-77-70 222 +6 San Francisco 57 47 .548 7 ab r h bi ab r h bi Scutaro ss 3 1 3 0 Kenndy 3b 5 1 1 0 PB—Quintero. Swindle p 0 0 0 0 OSalazr ph 1 1 1 1 Arizona 45 59 .433 19 Umpires—Home, Jerry Meals; First, Bill Hohn; Second, Kzmnff 3b 1 0 1 0 Brittany Lang 81-70-71 222 +6 ISuzuki rf 6 2 2 0 Vizquel 2b 3 0 0 0 Inglett pr-lf 1 2 0 0 RDavis cf 3 2 2 2 Paul Emmel; Third, Gary Darling. Totals 37 7 9 6 Totals 37 11 17 11 Martina Eberl 75-75-72 222 +6 San Diego 42 62 .404 22 Branyn 1b 5 0 0 0 MYong 3b 4 0 1 0 A.Hill 2b 4 1 2 2 KSuzuk c 5 1 1 0 Samantha Head 74-76-72 222 +6 Friday’s Games JoLopz 2b 5 2 3 2 DvMrp lf 4 0 0 0 Lind dh 5 1 3 3 Cust dh 2 2 1 0 T—2:15. A—45,074 (43,975). Milwaukee 070 000 000 — 7 Pittsburgh 5, Washington 4 San Diego 100 413 02x — 11 Cristie Kerr 76-71-75 222 +6 GrffyJr dh 5 2 3 3 Byrd cf 4 1 1 0 Millar 1b 4 0 1 0 RSwny rf 4 0 1 3 E—C.Hart (4), Fielder (5), Gwynn (6), Headley (5). DP— Yani Tseng 74-70-78 222 +6 Arizona 3, N.Y. Mets 2 FGtrrz cf 5 0 0 0 Blalock 1b 4 0 0 0 V.Wells cf 4 0 0 0 Everdg 1b 5 0 1 1 BRAVES 4, DODGERS 3 Yuri Fudoh 80-73-70 223 +7 Florida 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Hannhn 3b 3 0 2 1 N.Cruz dh 4 1 3 2 Rios rf 4 0 0 0 EPtrsn lf 4 0 1 1 Milwaukee 1. LOB—Milwaukee 8, San Diego 8. 2B— Colorado 5, Cincinnati 3 Los Angeles Atlanta Fielder (25), C.Hart (22), Eckstein (17), Ad.Gonzalez Becky Morgan 80-71-72 223 +7 JaWlsn ss 5 1 2 0 Hamltn rf 4 0 0 0 Bautist lf-3b4 0 0 0 M.Ellis 2b 4 1 1 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Michele Redman 75-75-73 223 +7 L.A. Dodgers 5, Atlanta 0 Lngrhn lf 5 0 2 1 Sltlmch c 3 0 1 0 Barajs c 4 0 1 0 Pnngtn ss 3 1 1 0 (15), O.Salazar (2), Kouzmanoff (21). HR—Blanks (5), St. Louis 4, Houston 3 Furcal ss 3 1 0 0 McLoth cf 4 2 2 0 Venable (3). SB—Catalanotto (1). S—Eckstein, Mujica. M.J. Hur 76-73-74 223 +7 RJhnsn c 4 0 2 0 Andrus ss 0 0 0 0 JMcDnl 3b-ss4 0 0 0 Ethier rf 4 2 2 1 Prado 2b 4 0 1 0 Michelle Wie 73-76-74 223 +7 San Diego 11, Milwaukee 7 Totals 43 7 16 7 Totals 30 2 6 2 Totals 37 5 10 5 Totals 35 810 7 SF—Eckstein. Philadelphia 5, San Francisco 1 MRmrz lf 3 0 0 0 C.Jones 3b 4 0 2 2 IP H R ER BB SO Seattle 302 001 010 — 7 Toronto 001 010 300 — 5 Blake 3b 3 0 1 1 GAndrs lf 4 0 0 0 Saturday’s Games Texas 000 101 000 — 2 Oakland 211 400 00x — 8 Milwaukee TENNIS Atlanta 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 Loney 1b 4 0 2 1 M.Diaz rf 3 0 0 0 Looper 5 10 6 6 1 3 E—Blalock (4), Tom.Hunter (1). DP—Seattle 3, Texas 1. E—Millar (3), Jo.McDonald (1), Rios (2). DP—Toronto 2. Kemp cf 4 0 0 0 AdLRc 1b 3 1 2 0 Pittsburgh 11, Washington 6 LOB—Seattle 14, Texas 6. 2B—Jo.Lopez (25), Griffey Jr. LOB—Toronto 7, Oakland 10. 2B—Scutaro (32), A.Hill 2 Dillard L,0-1 BS,1-1 1-3 3 3 3 0 0 WTA Tour Bank of the West N.Y. Mets 9, Arizona 6 RMartn c 3 0 0 0 D.Ross c 4 0 1 0 Stetter 2-3 1 0 0 1 1 (15), Ja.Wilson 2 (2), Byrd (32), Saltalamacchia (12). (21), Barajas (15), Kennedy (16), M.Ellis (11). HR—Lind Hudson 2b 3 0 1 0 DHrndz ss 4 1 1 1 Chicago Cubs 9, Florida 8, 10 innings 3B—Langerhans (1). HR—Jo.Lopez (15), Griffey Jr. (11), (22). C.Smith 1 1 0 0 0 2 Classic Colorado 6, Cincinnati 2 IP H R ER BB SO Wolf p 200 0D.Lowe p 200 0 Swindle 1 2 2 2 1 0 N.Cruz (25). SB—I.Suzuki (22). CS—Hannahan (1). Pierre ph 1 0 0 0 Norton ph 1 0 1 1 A U.S. Open Series Event St. Louis 3, Houston 1 IP H R ER BB SO Toronto San Diego Saturday San Francisco 2, Philadelphia 0 Richmond L,6-6 3 7 6 4 3 2 Kuo p 0 0 0 0 Moylan p 0 0 0 0 Gaudin 12-3 6 7 3 2 2 Seattle Mota p 0 0 0 0 OFlhrt p 0 0 0 0 At The Taube Family Tennis Center Milwaukee at San Diego, late F.Hernandez W,12-4 7 6 2 2 4 2 Tallet 3 2 2 1 3 3 Mujica W,3-4 41-3 1 0 0 2 2 Stanford, Calif. Sunday’s Games Carlson 1 0 0 0 0 1 MGnzlz p 0 0 0 0 Gregerson H,10 1 1 0 0 0 2 M.Lowe 2 0 0 0 0 3 RSorin p 0 0 0 0 Purse: $700,000 (Premier) Arizona (Garland 5-10) at N.Y. Mets (Pelfrey 8-6), Texas Camp 1 1 0 0 1 0 M.Adams H,4 1 0 0 0 1 2 Surface: Hard-Outdoor 11:10 a.m. Oakland Totals 30 3 6 3 Totals 33 410 4 Bell 1 1 0 0 0 0 Tom.Hunter L,3-2 5 7 5 4 3 5 Los Angeles 000 201 000 — 3 Singles Colorado (Marquis 12-7) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 10-10), Madrigal 11-3 4 1 1 1 0 Braden W,8-9 62-3 8 5 5 1 1 WP—Bell. Semifinals 11:10 a.m. Springer H,6 1-3 1 0 0 0 1 Atlanta 001 012 00x — 4 Umpires—Home, Tim Tschida; First, Angel Campos; Grilli 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 E—R.Martin (5). DP—Los Angeles 1, Atlanta 1. LOB—Los Venus Williams (2), U.S., def. Elena Dementieva (3), Washington (Balester 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Maholm 6-5), Jennings 1 3 1 1 0 1 Ziegler H,6 1 1 0 0 0 1 Second, Jeff Nelson; Third, Mark Carlson. Russia, 6-0, 6-1. 11:35 a.m. A.Bailey S,14-18 1 0 0 0 0 1 Angeles 3, Atlanta 7. 2B—Blake (21), Hudson (27), T—2:58. A—32,588 (42,691). Nippert 1 2 0 0 0 1 C.Jones (18), D.Ross (6). HR—Ethier (22). SB—McLouth Marion Bartoli (8), France, def. Samantha Stosur, Houston (Norris 0-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 12-6), HBP—by F.Hernandez (Andrus), by Tom.Hunter Richmond pitched to 2 batters in the 4th. Australia, 6-3, 1-6, 6-1. 12:15 p.m. HBP—by Braden (Inglett). (16). SF—Blake. (Branyan). WP—Tom.Hunter. IP H R ER BB SO PHILLIES 5, GIANTS 1 Doubles Milwaukee (Villanueva 2-8) at San Diego (Correia 7-8), Umpires—Home, Derryl Cousins; First, D.J. Reyburn; Umpires—Home, Delfin Colon; First, Mike DiMuro; Semifinals 2:05 p.m. Second, Dan Bellino; Third, Ron Kulpa. Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Second, Mike Muchlinski; Third, Bill Miller. Wolf L,5-6 6 9 4 4 2 7 ab r h bi ab r h bi Serena/Venus Williams (2), U.S., def. Bethanie Mattek- Philadelphia (Hamels 7-5) at San Francisco (Zito 6-10), T—3:02. A—29,458 (49,170). T—2:51. A—12,151 (35,067). Sands, U.S./Nadia Petrova (3), Russia, 6-2, 6-2. 2:05 p.m. Kuo 1 00 00 1 Rollins ss 4 1 1 0 Winn rf 4 0 0 0 Chicago Cubs (Dempster 5-5) at Florida (Nolasco 7-7), Mota 1 1 0 0 0 0 BFrncs cf 4 0 1 1 Velez lf 3 0 1 0 3:05 p.m. BLUE JAYS 6, ATHLETICS 5 NL Boxes Atlanta Utley 2b 3 1 1 0 Sandovl 3b 4 0 0 0 ATP World Tour LA Tennis Open L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 10-6) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 9- Toronto Oakland METS 9, DIAMONDBACKS 6 D.Lowe W,11-7 6 5 3 3 2 2 Howard 1b 3 1 0 0 BMolin c 4 0 0 0 A U.S. Open Series Event 7), 6:05 p.m. Moylan H,16 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 Ibanez lf 4 0 0 1 Garko 1b 2 0 0 0 Saturday ab r h bi ab r h bi Arizona New York O’Flaherty H,12 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 Werth rf 5 1 2 3 Rownd cf 3 1 1 0 Quarterfinals Scutaro ss 3 1 0 0 Kenndy 3b 4 0 1 3 ab r h bi ab r h bi M.Gonzalez H,11 1 0 0 0 0 0 Feliz 3b 4 0 1 0 Renteri ss 3 0 0 0 At Los Angeles Tennis Stadium at UCLA A.Hill 2b 5 1 2 4 RDavis cf 4 0 1 0 RRorts 2b 5 1 2 0 Pagan cf 4 1 2 5 R.Soriano S,16-18 1 0 0 0 0 1 Bako c 4 0 0 0 Uribe 2b 2 0 1 1 Los Angeles AL Boxes Lind dh 4 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 4 0 0 0 GParra lf-cf 5 1 2 1 LCastill 2b 5 0 0 0 TIGERS 4, INDIANS 3, 12 INNINGS Umpires—Home, Tom Hallion; First, Scott Barry; Cl.Lee p 4 1 2 0 Sadwsk p 1 0 0 0 Purse: $700,000 (WT250) Overay 1b 3 1 2 1 Hairstn lf 4 0 0 0 J.Upton rf 5 1 3 2 DWrght 3b 4 1 1 0 Second, Jerry Crawford; Third, Phil Cuzzi. MValdz p 0 0 0 0 Surface: Hard-Outdoor Detroit Cleveland V.Wells cf 4 1 2 0 Cust rf 4 2 2 0 Rynlds 3b 4 1 1 1 DnMrp 1b 4 1 1 0 T—2:41. A—49,843 (49,743). JGzmn ph 1 0 0 0 Singles ab r h bi ab r h bi Rios rf 4 0 0 0 Everdg dh 4 1 2 0 Snyder c 3 0 0 0 Francr rf 4 1 1 1 Semifinals Encrnc 3b 4 1 1 0 EPtrsn pr 0 0 0 0 CYoung cf 1 1 0 0 Sullivn lf 2 1 1 1 Meddrs p 0 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 5 0 0 0 Sizemr cf 5 1 0 0 GIANTS 2, PHILLIES 0 Affeldt p 0 0 0 0 Carsten Ball, Australia, def. Leonardo Mayer, Polanc 2b 5 2 1 0 ACarer ss 5 1 2 0 RChavz c 4 1 2 1 Crosby 1b 3 1 1 1 Boyer p 0 0 0 0 Tatis ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Howry p 0 0 0 0 Argentina, 7-5, 7-6 (3). Ordonz rf 4 0 1 0 Choo rf 5 0 1 0 Inglett lf 3 0 0 0 Grcprr ph 1 0 0 1 Whitsll ph 1 0 0 0 Cora ss 3 1 2 1 Philadelphia San Francisco Ishikaw ph 1 0 1 0 Thoms rf 1 1 0 0 JhPerlt 3b 4 0 1 2 M.Ellis 2b 2 1 1 0 JGutrrz p 0 0 0 0 Schndr c 3 1 1 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Romo p 0 0 0 0 MiCarr 1b 6 0 3 1 Hafner dh 5 0 1 0 RSwny ph 1 0 0 0 Zavada p 0 0 0 0 Santos ph-c 1 1 1 0 Rollins ss 4 0 1 0 Velez 2b-cf 4 0 1 0 Totals 35 5 8 5 Totals 28 1 4 1 TRANSACTIONS Thams dh 2 1 0 0 Gimenz 1b 5 0 0 0 Pnngtn ss 3 0 0 0 Monter ph 1 0 0 0 OPerez p 2 0 1 0 Werth cf 3 0 2 0 Winn rf 4 0 0 0 Philadelphia 010 000 310 — 5 Totals 34 6 9 6 Totals 34 5 8 5 Tracy 1b 4 0 0 0 Parnell p 0 0 0 0 Utley 2b 4 0 0 0 Sandovl 3b 3 0 0 0 BASEBALL CGuilln ph-dh2 0 0 0 JCarrll 2b 5 1 2 0 San Francisco 000 000 010 — 1 American League Raburn lf 6 0 3 1 Crowe lf 5 0 2 0 Toronto 030 300 000 — 6 Ojeda ss 2 1 1 1 Reed ph 1 0 0 0 Howard 1b 4 0 1 0 BMolin c 4 0 1 0 E—Sandoval (9). DP—Philadelphia 2. LOB—Philadelphia Oakland 040 000 001 — 5 Scherzr p 2 0 0 0 Reddng p 0 0 0 0 Ibanez lf 4 0 1 0 Ishikaw 1b 4 1 2 0 BOSTON RED SOX—Added 1B Casey Kotchman and C-1B Inge 3b 5 0 1 0 Toregs c 5 0 1 1 ARomr lf 2 0 0 0 Felicin p 0 0 0 0 11, San Francisco 3. 2B—B.Francisco (2), Cl.Lee (1), Victor Martinez to the roster. Placed C George D.Ryan c 3 0 0 0 DP—Oakland 2. LOB—Toronto 5, Oakland 3. 2B— Stairs rf 4 0 0 0 Rownd cf 2 1 1 0 Rowand (25), Uribe (18). HR—Werth (22). SB—Rollins R.Chavez (5), Kennedy (17), R.Davis (6), Everidge (2), Berroa ph 1 1 1 0 Feliz 3b 4 0 1 0 Renteri ph-ss 1 0 0 0 Kottaras on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 30. Laird ph-c 0 0 0 0 Stokes p 0 0 0 0 (21), Utley (12). SF—B.Francisco, Uribe. Everett ss 4 0 0 1 Crosby (7). HR—A.Hill (25), Overbay (11). SB—Rios (19). Bako c 3 0 0 0 FLewis lf 3 0 2 0 IP H R ER BB SO Optioned RHP Marcus McBeth to Pawtucket (IL). Totals 43 4 9 3 Totals 44 310 3 CS—Inglett (1), R.Davis (6). FrRdrg p 0 0 0 0 Victorn ph 1 0 0 0 Uribe ss-2b 1 0 0 2 CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Recalled RHP Jhonny Nunez IP H R ER BB SO Totals 35 6 9 5 Totals 35 912 9 Philadelphia from Charlotte (IL). Optioned INF Brent Lillibridge to Detroit 000 011 000 002 — 4 Arizona 100 112 001 — 6 Blanton p 3 0 1 0 Linccm p 2 0 1 0 Cl.Lee W,1-0 9 4 1 1 2 6 Cleveland 100 000 001 001 — 3 Toronto Park p 0 0 0 0 BrWlsn p 0 0 0 0 San Francisco Charlotte. Cecil W,5-1 7 6 4 4 1 3 New York 000 410 04x — 9 Totals 34 0 7 0 Totals 28 2 8 2 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Added RHP Justin Masterson to E—Everett (11), Mi.Cabrera (7). DP—Detroit 3. LOB— E—Boyer (3). DP—New York 1. LOB—Arizona 9, New Sadowski L,2-4 4 3 1 1 3 3 the roster. Recalled RHP Jensen Lewis from Columbus Detroit 12, Cleveland 7. 2B—Crowe (4). 3B—A.Cabrera League H,6 1 0 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia 000 000 000 — 0 M.Valdez 2 2 0 0 0 1 S.Downs H,4 1-3 2 1 1 0 0 York 6. 2B—R.Roberts (10), Pagan (7), Cora (10), San Francisco 000 010 10x — 2 (IL). Designated LHP Mike Gosling and RHP Winston (4). SB—Granderson (18), Sizemore (10). S—Laird. SF— Schneider (8). HR—J.Upton (20), Reynolds (30), Pagan Medders 1-3 0 2 2 2 0 Abreu for assignment. Everett, Jh.Peralta. Frasor S,4-6 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 LOB—Philadelphia 8, San Francisco 7. 2B—Rowand (26). Affeldt 0 11 11 0 Oakland (1). SB—G.Parra (4), Reynolds (19), D.Wright (23). SF— SB—Rollins 2 (23). CS—Ishikawa (2). S—Lincecum. SF— MINNESOTA TWINS—Optioned INF Brian Buscher to IP H R ER BB SO Pagan. Howry 12-3 2 1 1 0 1 Rochester (IL). Added SS Orlando Cabrera to the Detroit Cahill L,6-10 51-3 8 6 6 4 2 Uribe 2. Romo 1 0 0 0 0 1 S.Casilla 22-3 1 0 0 0 2 IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO active roster. Porcello 8 4 1 1 1 3 Arizona Affeldt pitched to 3 batters in the 7th. NEW YORK YANKEES—Optioned INF Shelley Duncan to Rodney BS,1-22 1 1 1 1 0 1 E.Gonzalez 1 0 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia HBP—by Affeldt (Howard). WP—Sadowski. Umpires—Home, Mike DiMuro; First, Dan Bellino; Scherzer 4 6 4 4 2 4 Blanton L,7-5 7 7 2 2 0 5 Scranton/Wilkes Barre (IL). Perry 1 2 0 0 0 1 Boyer 2 3 1 0 0 1 Umpires—Home, Todd Tichenor; First, James Hoye; TAMPA BAY RAYS—Signed RHP Jeff Bennett. Optioned Seay W,2-2 1 10 00 1 Second, Ron Kulpa; Third, Delfin Colon. Park 1 1 0 0 1 2 Second, Dale Scott; Third, Bill Welke. T—2:45. A—35,067 (35,067). J.Gutierrez 1 0 0 0 0 0 San Francisco RHP Joe Nelson to Durham (IL). Released LHP James Miner S,1-3 1 2 1 1 0 0 Zavada L,2-3 1 3 4 4 1 1 T—2:39. A—33,934 (41,915). Houser. Cleveland New York Lincecum W,12-3 8 7 0 0 1 8 Br.Wilson S,27-31 1 0 0 0 0 0 TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Added 3B Edwin Encarnacion Sowers 6 4 2 2 4 3 RED SOX 4, ORIOLES 0 O.Perez 5 6 3 2 5 7 and RHP Josh Roenicke to the active roster. Optioned Masterson 3 2 0 0 1 4 Parnell BS,4-4 1 2 2 2 1 1 HBP—by Blanton (Rowand). WP—Blanton 2. GOLF Boston Baltimore Umpires—Home, James Hoye; First, Dale Scott; RHP Jeremy Accardo to Las Vegas (PCL). K.Wood 1 1 0 0 0 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Redding 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 National League Jo.Smith 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 Feliciano W,4-3 12-3 0 0 0 0 1 Second, Bill Welke; Third, Todd Tichenor. Buick Open Sipp 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 Ellsury cf 5 1 2 0 BRorts 2b 4 0 1 0 Stokes 2-3 1 1 1 1 1 T—2:14. A—42,694 (41,915). Saturday ATLANTA BRAVES—Optioned 1B Barbaro Canizares to Veras L,4-2 1 12 22 1 Pedroia 2b 5 1 1 1 AdJons cf 4 0 2 0 Fr.Rodriguez S,24-27 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 At Warwick Hills G&Cc Gwinnett (IL). WP—Sowers, K.Wood. Balk—Veras. VMrtnz 1b 5 1 1 1 Markks rf 3 0 1 0 WP—Scherzer, O.Perez. PB—Schneider. PIRATES 11, NATIONALS 6 Grand Blanc, Mich. COLORADO ROCKIES—Added LHP Joe Beimel to the Umpires—Home, Chris Guccione; First, Mike Winters; Youkils 3b 4 1 4 1 A.Huff 1b 4 0 0 0 Umpires—Home, Jim Reynolds; First, Fieldin Culbreth; Purse: $5.1 Million active roster. Placed RHP Juan Rincon on the 15-day Second, Jerry Layne; Third, Tony Randazzo. D.Ortiz dh 5 0 1 0 Reimld lf 4 0 0 0 Second, Jim Wolf; Third, Gary Cederstrom. Washington Pittsburgh Yardage: 7,127 - Par 72 DL, retroactice to July 31. T—3:35. A—31,353 (45,199). Bay lf 2 0 1 0 Scott dh 3 0 1 0 T—3:11. A—39,574 (41,800). ab r h bi ab r h bi Third Round FLORIDA MARLINS—Optioned OF Brett Carroll and INF Baldelli ph-rf2 0 1 1 Mora 3b 4 0 1 0 Morgan cf 4 0 3 0 McCtch cf 5 4 4 6 Tiger Woods 71-63-65—199 -17 Gaby Sanchez to New Orleans (PCL). Activated RHP Varitek c 3 0 0 0 Wieters c 3 0 1 0 CGzmn ss 5 1 2 1 Milledg lf 4 0 1 2 Michael Letzig 67-65-68—200 -16 Matt Lindstrom from the 15-day DL. Added 1B Nick RAYS 7, ROYALS 1 Reddck rf-lf 4 0 2 0 CIzturs ss 3 0 1 0 ROCKIES 6, REDS 2 Zmrmn 3b 4 2 3 1 GJones 1b 4 0 2 0 John Senden 64-66-71—201 -15 Johnson to the active roster. Kansas City Tampa Bay Lowrie ss 3 0 0 0 Colorado Cincinnati Dunn 1b 4 0 1 1 Doumit c 4 0 0 0 Matt Bettencourt 70-67-65—202 -14 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Activated SS Khalil Greene from ab r h bi ab r h bi Totals 38 4 13 4 Totals 32 0 8 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Wlngh lf 2 0 0 0 DlwYn 2b 3 1 1 0 Vaughn Taylor 65-68-69—202 -14 the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Mitchell Boggs to DeJess lf 4 1 1 1 BUpton cf 4 1 1 0 Boston 100 012 000 — 4 S.Smith lf 5 1 1 1 Sutton lf 4 1 1 0 Villone p 0 0 0 0 Karstns p 0 0 0 0 Charles Warren 70-65-68—203 -13 Memphis (PCL). Blmqst cf-rf 4 0 0 0 Crwfrd lf 3 1 1 2 Baltimore 000 000 000 — 0 Beimel p 0 0 0 0 AlGnzlz ss 3 0 0 0 Kearns ph 0 1 0 0 Pearce ph 1 0 0 0 Greg Chalmers 66-68-69—203 -13 SAN DIEGO PADRES—Added LHP Clayton Richard to Butler 1b 4 0 1 0 Longori 3b 3 1 1 0 DP—Boston 3, Baltimore 2. LOB—Boston 15, Baltimore Barmes 2b 3 0 0 1 Votto 1b 4 0 1 1 Dukes rf 3 0 0 1 Veal p 0 0 0 0 Jimmy Walker 70-64-69—203 -13 the active roster. Optioned RHP Josh Geer to Portland Teahen rf 2 0 1 0 Zobrist 2b 2 1 0 0 7. 2B—D.Ortiz (23), Baldelli (3), Reddick 2 (4). 3B— Helton 1b 5 1 1 0 BPhllps 2b 4 0 1 0 J.Bard c 5 0 2 1 Meek p 0 0 0 0 Scott Piercy 70-70-64—204 -12 (PCL). Maier cf 2 0 0 0 Burrell dh 3 0 1 0 C.Izturis (2). HR—Pedroia (6), Youkilis (19). SB— Hawpe rf 3 2 2 0 Rolen 3b 4 0 0 0 AlGnzlz 2b 5 0 0 1 AnLRc 3b 4 2 2 1 Woody Austin 68-71-65—204 -12 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Added 2B Freddy Sanchez to Callasp 2b 3 0 0 0 WAyar 1b 2 1 0 0 Ellsbury (48). Tlwtzk ss 3 1 2 1 Gomes rf 3 1 1 1 Stmmn p 2 0 0 0 Moss rf 4 2 2 1 Ben Crane 68-71-65—204 -12 the active roster. Recalled RHP Waldis Joaquin from B.Pena c 3 0 2 0 C.Pena 1b 1 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Stewart 3b 4 0 1 2 Fisher p 0 0 0 0 Clipprd p 0 0 0 0 Cedeno ss 4 1 2 1 Bob Heintz 70-68-66—204 -12 Connecticut (EL). Optioned 1B Jesus Guzman and RHP Jacobs dh 3 0 0 0 Kapler rf 3 0 1 1 Boston CGnzlz cf-lf 2 0 1 1 L.Nix cf 3 0 0 0 AHrndz ph 1 1 1 0 VVasqz p 1 0 0 0 Marc Leishman 67-69-68—204 -12 Ray Sadowski to Fresno (PCL). AGordn 3b 3 0 0 0 Navarr c 4 1 2 0 Beckett W,13-4 7 6 0 0 2 5 Torreal c 3 0 0 0 Hanign c 3 0 1 0 Kensng p 0 0 0 0 RVazqz 2b 0 1 0 0 Bill Lunde 68-65-71—204 -12 WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Recalled OF Elijah Dukes YBtncr ss 3 0 0 0 Bartlett ss 3 1 1 2 Okajima 1 2 0 0 0 1 Jimenz p 2 0 0 0 HBaily p 2 0 0 0 WHarrs lf 1 1 0 0 Bill Haas 68-68-69—205 -11 from Syracuse (IL). Purchased the contract of RHP D.Bard 1 0 0 0 0 2 Fowler ph-cf0 1 0 0 Herrer p 0 0 0 0 Totals 36 6 12 6 Totals 34 1114 11 Jorge Sosa from Syracuse. Totals 31 1 5 1 Totals 28 7 8 5 Billy Mayfair 68-68-69—205 -11 BASKETBALL Kansas City 000 001 000 — 1 Baltimore Balentn rf 1 0 0 0 Washington 200 011 011 — 6 Jeff Klauk 66-70-69—205 -11 Da.Hernandez L,6-6 41-3 7 2 2 4 4 Totals 30 6 8 6 Totals 31 2 5 2 Pittsburgh 102 404 00x — 11 National Basketball Association Tampa Bay 030 000 04x — 7 Y.E. Yang 65-69-71—205 -11 OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER—Signed G Kevin Ollie. E—Callaspo 2 (14). DP—Kansas City 1, Tampa Bay 1. Hendrickson 11-3 3 2 2 2 0 Colorado 000 311 001 — 6 E—Morgan (3). DP—Washington 3, Pittsburgh 1. LOB— Brett Quigley 71-69-66—206 -10 C.Ray 11-3 2 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati 110 000 000 — 2 Washington 12, Pittsburgh 2. 2B—C.Guzman (19), FOOTBALL LOB—Kansas City 3, Tampa Bay 4. 2B—Teahen (25), John Rollins 68-71-67—206 -10 National Football League B.Pena (5), Navarro (14). 3B—Bartlett (4). HR—DeJesus Mickolio 1 1 0 0 0 1 DP—Cincinnati 1. LOB—Colorado 6, Cincinnati 3. 2B— Zimmerman (24), Dunn (21), A.Hernandez (9), Milledge J.P. Hayes 68-71-67—206 -10 (8), Crawford (11). SB—Kapler (4). CS—Crawford (9). Baez 1 0 0 0 2 0 Helton (30), Tulowitzki (17), Sutton (2). HR—S.Smith (1), G.Jones (8). 3B—An.LaRoche (5). HR—McCutchen 3 Matt Harmon 68-68-70—206 -10 ARIZONA CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with RB Beanie SF—Kapler. WP—Baez. PB—Wieters. (9), Gomes (11). S—Jimenez, Ale.Gonzalez. SF—Barmes, (6). S—V.Vasquez. SF—Zimmerman, Dukes. Rory Sabbatini 67-69-70—206 -10 Wells on a five-year contract. Released TE Alex Shor. IP H R ER BB SO Umpires—Home, Jeff Kellogg; First, Hunter C.Gonzalez. IP H R ER BB SO Tim Petrovic 69-67-70—206 -10 BALTIMORE RAVENS—WR Derrick Mason returned Kansas City Wendelstedt; Second, Doug Eddings; Third, Brian IP H R ER BB SO Washington James Nitties 65-70-71—206 -10 from retirement. Chen L,0-6 62-3 5 3 2 3 6 Knight. Colorado Stammen L,3-6 3 8 6 6 0 0 Leif Olson 68-67-71—206 -10 HOUSTON TEXANS—Agreed to terms with LB Brian J.Wright 1-3 3 4 3 1 1 T—3:20. A—49,384 (48,290). Jimenez W,8-9 8 5 2 2 0 8 Clippard 2 2 1 1 0 2 Mark Brooks 69-66-71—206 -10 Cushing. Beimel 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kensing 2-3 3 4 4 1 0 Bale 1 0 0 0 1 0 Cincinnati Kevin Stadler 67-67-72—206 -10 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed DT Fili Moala and WR Tampa Bay Villone 21-3 1 0 0 0 2 David Duval 69-71-67—207 -9 Austin Collie. Friday’s Late AL Boxes H.Bailey L,2-3 51-3 7 5 5 2 4 Pittsburgh Niemann W,10-5 8 4 1 1 0 7 Herrera 12-3 1 0 0 1 2 Brian Vranesh 65-75-67—207 -9 NEW YORK GIANTS—Agreed to terms with WR Hakeem Shouse 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 RANGERS 5, MARINERS 4 V.Vasquez W,2-5 5 9 3 3 2 2 Brian Gay 71-69-67—207 -9 Fisher 2 0 1 1 2 2 Karstens 2 3 1 1 0 2 Nicks on a five-year contract. Waived DB Steve Bennett 2-3 1 0 0 0 2 Seattle Texas Herrera pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Chad Campbell 68-71-68—207 -9 Cargile. J.Wright pitched to 4 batters in the 8th. Veal 0 0 1 1 2 0 Jim Furyk 69-69-69—207 -9 ab r h bi ab r h bi HBP—by Herrera (Barmes). WP—Fisher 2. Meek 2 0 1 1 2 2 TENNESSEE TITANS—Agreed to terms with WR Kenny HBP—by Chen (Zobrist). WP—J.Wright. ISuzuki rf 4 0 1 0 Vizquel 2b 4 1 3 0 Umpires—Home, Paul Schrieber; First, Paul Nauert; Tim Herron 67-70-70—207 -9 Britt. Umpires—Home, Larry Vanover; First, Mike Estabrook; FGtrrz cf 4 1 1 0 MYong 3b 3 1 1 0 Second, Joe West; Third, Ed Rapuano. Veal pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. Greg Owen 68-69-70—207 -9 Second, Dan Iassogna; Third, Sam Holbrook. Stammen pitched to 3 batters in the 4th. HOCKEY Branyn 1b 3 2 1 0 Byrd lf 4 1 1 3 T—2:55. A—23,452 (42,319). Neal Lancaster 67-70-70—207 -9 National Hockey League T—2:43. A—36,973 (36,973). JoLopz 2b 4 1 3 3 N.Cruz rf 3 0 0 0 HBP—by Villone (R.Vazquez), by V.Vasquez Matt Jones 68-68-71—207 -9 (Willingham). WP—Meek. Paul Goydos 66-70-71—207 -9 BUFFALO SABRES—Agreed to terms with C Cody GrffyJr dh 4 0 1 1 Blalock 1b 4 1 1 0 CARDINALS 3, ASTROS 1 Umpires—Home, Adrian Johnson; First, Mark Wegner; ANGELS 11, TWINS 6 Johjim c 4 0 0 0 AnJons dh 3 0 0 0 Tom Pernice, Jr. 67-69-71—207 -9 McCormick on a one-year contract. JaWlsn ss 4 0 2 0 Hamltn cf 3 0 1 0 Houston St. Louis Second, Tim Timmons; Third, Rob Drake. Troy Matteson 66-69-72—207 -9 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Re-signed G John Curry to a Los Angeles Minnesota Hannhn 3b 3 0 0 0 Tegrdn c 2 1 1 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi T—2:46. A—26,855 (38,362). Roland Thatcher 70-64-73—207 -9 two-year contract. Briscoe edges Carpenter to win Kentucky 300

SPARTA, Ky. — Ryan Briscoe slipped past Carpenter, who had led all of four laps Rodrigues as the prime suspect. Now, police Ed Carpenter in the final yards to win the during his entire career before Saturday, say Gatti hanged himself with a handbag IndyCar Kentucky 300 at Kentucky took the lead with about 45 laps to go and Sports Shorts strap from a staircase column more than Speedway. held his ground as Briscoe and Kanaan seven feet off the ground. Briscoe’s Penske Racing Honda had just closed in. Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] Gatti’s family has rejected the conclusion enough momentum coming off the final that he committed suicide at an upscale turn Saturday night to hold off Carpenter, by Brazilian authorities was incomplete. resort in Brazil on July 11. who was searching for his first win in 94 B OXING The second autopsy came two days after career starts. Baden oversees Gatti autopsy Brazilian police classified Gatti’s death a sui- Instead, Briscoe picked up his second vic- cide. M AGIC V ALLEY tory of the year and moved into the series MONTREAL — A second autopsy per- “There were definite injuries that had not Osterhout sinks hole-in-one points lead ahead of Scott Dixon and Dario formed at the request of former boxer been seen by the Brazilian authorities, but Franchitti. Arturo Gatti’s family has not ruled out one needs a lot of additional information, Larry Osterhout made a hole-in-one Dixon started from the pole and dominat- homicide in his death. including a toxicology which isn’t available Friday on the 171-yard No. 17 hole at Burley ed the first half of the race but struggled in Michael Baden, the former chief patholo- yet, to come to a conclusion as to whether Golf Course. The ace, made with a 6-iron, the late stages and finished seventh. gist for the New York State Police and host of it’s homicide or suicide,”Baden said. was witnessed by Bud Simpson,Wayne Beck Tony Kanaan was third, followed by Helio the HBO cable TV show “Autopsy,” said Until Thursday,police in the northeastern and Kelly Wutzke. Castroneves and Graham Rahal. Saturday that an autopsy performed by Brazilian city of Recife considered Gatti’s Briscoe’s triumph didn’t come easy. Quebec coroners found that an investigation death a homicide and held his wife Amanda — Staff and wire reports Sports 4 Sunday, August 2, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Y O U R S P O R T S NFL BOWLING Continued from Sports 1 with the Arizona Cardinals EDWARDS OUTAS BOWLADROME, off-field problems that on Saturday. BROWNS OPEN CAMP TWIN FALLS lasted well into the season, He rolled his left leg in a BEREA, Ohio — NASCAR SCOTCH and the Steelers never collision with Jason Banks Cleveland Browns wide DOUBLES recovered from a 2-6 start late in the workout and was receiver Braylon Edwards SERIES: Cody & Cliff and missed the playoffs. taken off on a cart. He was missed the team’s first 518, Jody & Nick 511, smiling as he left and the training camp practice with Jerry & Joelle 491, RAVENS’ MASON ENDS team said they were looking an injury no one wants to Tyler & Angel 446. RETIREMENT,JOINS TEAM IN CAMP at his left ankle. It wasn’t talk about. GAMES: Jerry & Joelle WESTMINSTER, Md. — known how serious the Edwards rode a station- 178, Cody & Cliff 178, Jody & Nick 171, Tyler Baltimore Ravens wide injury was. ary bike, ran sprints and & Angel 162. receiver Derrick Mason A slimmed-down Wells stretched while his team- TUES. NO TAP emerged from retirement arrived at the Cardinals mates sweated through the MEN’S SERIES: Blaine Saturday, less than three training camp in the wee first of two practices McAllister 726, Maury weeks after abruptly hours and set his sights on Saturday under first-year Miller 668, Ed Dutry Courtesy photo announcing the end to his winning the starting run- Browns coach Eric 656, Doug Sutherland 12-year career. ning back job by the time Mangini. 641. Nationals second at regional tourney Mason called team the season begins. Edwards, who missed MEN’S GAMES: Blaine The Twin Falls Nationals 12-U team took second place at the Cal Ripken Pacific owner Steve Bisciotti on “I’m the type of guy that minicamp in June with a leg McAllister 280, Con Saturday morning, I like to get the ball and I injury, deflected questions Moser 244, O.J. Northwest Regional tournament in Meridian June 22-25. The Nationals went 26-6 expressing his desire to like to get it often,”he said about the nature and sever- Edwards 244, Maury on the season and beat No. 1 seed Meridian 6-2 in the semifinals before falling to return. The 35-year-old at a news conference. “I ity of his injury. There have Miller 243, Jerry Willamette Valley (Ore.) in the title game. Willamette advances to the Cal Ripken Seabolt 243. Mason showed up at train- haven’t thought about been reports that Edwards LADIES SERIES: World Series in Baltimore, Md. Pictured, from left, front row: Robert Montoya, Isaac ing camp after the morn- sharing carries too much. hurt himself playing bas- Charlene Anderson Boyd, Austin Hagl, Landon Jones, Braden Stutzman, Cody Root and Hunter Elam; ing practice session and I’m just going to get here ketball, but the Browns’ top 620, Jessie Biggerstaff back row: Coach Alan Stutzman, David Pak, Kaleb Jones, Jason Bride, coach Cole met with general manager and work hard and hope- playmaker refused to 579, Jeane Miller 567, Greenfield, Chandler Greenfield, Dallin Brady and coach Kevin Jones. Ozzie Newsome. fully come out of camp that divulge any information. Gail McAllister 567. The Ravens then No. 1 guy.” “Talk to coach Mangini LADIES GAMES: Gail announced that Mason about that, see what he McAllister 234, would be in uniform for RAIDERS ADJUST TO DIFFERENT says,”Edwards said. Charlene Anderson Sunday’s practice. CAMP UNDER CABLE Mangini would only say 230, Jessie Biggerstaff “It was a tough decision, NAPA, Calif. — For most that Edwards would be on 208, Linda Vining 200, Jeane Miller 200. but I think it was a good of the Oakland Raiders, the the field once he got clear- THURS. A.M. decision for me to come first few days of training ance from Cleveland’s MEN’S SERIES: Myron back,” Mason said in a camp under coach Tom medical staff. Schroeder 646, Tom statement. “I needed to Cable are like nothing Smith 618, Dave evaluate my life, football they’ve been through BUSH SITS OUT FOURTH Wilson 600, Blaine and my career.” before as football players. PRACTICE OF SAINTS CAMP McAllister 575, Ed Quarterbacks are forbid- METAIRIE, La. — Reggie Dutry 575. CURRY MISSING ON SECOND DAY den to pass the ball in Bush missed his first prac- MEN’S GAMES: Myron OF SEAHAWKS’ CAMP seven-on-seven drills. tice of training camp, but Schroeder 242, Tom RENTON, Wash. — They practice barking out Saints coach Sean Payton Smith 222, Ed Dutry 219, Blaine Ross 215. Seahawks top draft choice audibles in the corner of said the star running back LADIES SERIES: Leslie Aaron Curry remains the field while their team- was just resting and did not Wheeler 548, Linda unsigned and absent on mates do other drills. The appear to have any prob- Vining 505, Margie the second day of Seattle’s whistle blows almost as lems with his surgically Howard 493, Gail training camp. soon as the ball is handed repaired left knee. McAllister 476. Courtesy photo Seattle finished the first off as coaches make sure Payton said the Saints LADIES GAMES: Linda of two practices Saturday each player is in the right planned all along to give Vining 194, Leslie Rupert claims Tri-Cities championship without the No. 4 overall spot. And then the process Bush intermittent rests Wheeler 548, Margie Rupert Trading Post won the 11-14-year-old division at the Tri-Cities Baseball pick. repeats itself. during two-a-day practices Howard 493, Gail championship on July 9. Rupert defeated Rupert Medical Center in the title game. The Seahawks are “It seemed like it was “just to keep the knee from McAllister 476. counting on Curry to start weird at first when he getting aggravated, so he’s THURS. NO TAP Hoof Trimming finished third in the tournament. Pictured, from left, front row: SERIES: Frank Delia at outside linebacker. talked about the concept, doing fine.” Kaylee Hawks, Kira Pinther, Brook Roth and Emma Frieburger; Back row: Coach The team and Curry’s but you go through it and 735, Eric Parton 683, Bryan Gilchrist, Shelly Shear, Ivory Boston, Sierra Fuentes, Shaylee Gilchrist, Kris Armstrong 662, representatives continue to it’s a great concept,” line- VIKES QB JACKSON Tyler Waldron 643. Macy Gilchrist, Cheyana Hawks and coach David Pinther. negotiate in what backer Isaiah Ekejiuba said. HAS SPRAINED MCL GAMES: Eric Parton Seahawks general manager “We’re doing a lot of learn- MANKATO, Minn. — 278, Tyler Waldron Tim Ruskell has called a ing, get all the mistakes out Minnesota Vikings quarter- 276, Jim DeVries 256, “nonstop” effort. the way.” back Tarvaris Jackson Frank Delia 256. Ruskell has said the The Raiders spent sprained the MCL in his left MAGIC BOWL, sticking point is Curry’s Saturday participating in knee after getting tangled TWIN FALLS representatives basing their third straight day of with a defensive lineman in TUESDAY MIXED their position on the $28 what Cable has called a practice on Saturday, MEN’S SERIES: Cotlin million guaranteed that “learning-intensive” according to a person with Runyan 632, Robbie Watkins 596, Joe fifth overall pick Mark approach to football, knowledge of the injury. McClure 562, Sonny Sanchez got from the New eschewing pads, contact Jackson was hurt when Miller 500. York Jets. and running actual plays in defensive lineman LeTroy MEN’S GAMES: Cotlin favor of drilling fundamen- Guion fell at his feet and Runyan 265, Joe SLIMMED-DOWN WELLS tals in this outdoor class- rolled over his leg during an McClure 215, Robbie AGREES TO TERMS room in wine country. 11-on-11 drill and is day-to- Watkins 213, Joe FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Fullback Lorenzo Neal day, said the person, who Taylor 187. Courtesy photo Running back Beanie Wells told Cable he hadn’t seen requested anonymity. LADIES SERIES: Randi didn’t quite make it anything like it in 17 years in Hernandez 498, Kathy Riot second at regional tourney through his first practice the NFL. — The Associated Press McClure 495, Shanda Pickett 488, Angie The Twin Falls Riot 14-U softball squad took second place at the Babe Ruth Wayment 476. Regional Tournament held July 23-26 in Lynden, Wash. Pictured, from left, front LADIES GAMES: Randi row: Cortney Nolan, Lacey Sorenson, Bridgett Crowley, Makenzie Swafford, Hernandez 203, Angie Morgan Stanger and Jamie Morton; back row: Coach Ken Johnson, Megan Brockel Wayment 200, Kathy McClure 190, Shanda Lounsbury, Morgan Harshbarger, Payton Kostelecky, Rainey Dyreson and coach Continued from Sports 1 degree in three and a half have my own tax practice Pickett 171. Jerry Dyreson. Not pictured: Lauren Casdorph, Henley Blick and Jordan Wall. need to get his name and years and graduates in on the side. I don’t want to number, because that’s who December with a master’s work too much when I’m I’m telling you he is,”Petersen degree in accounting. He is young. I figure I can work said.“He’s awesome.” also considering becoming hard the rest of my life. My Trouble is, Richie is a a college professor should body is only going to be Gary White Award taken man. he choose to get his Ph.D. healthy for so long, so I “(Petersen) met my girl- If the NFL doesn’t come might as well go out and Dave Pinther, left, recently received the friend last weekend,” calling, Brockel has some backpack and climb while I Gary White Award from Rupert City Brockel laughed. “He was plans not too dissimilar to still can. Councilman Todd McGhie, center. The award up in McCall and my girl- football. “You’re out helping peo- is presented annually to a parent, coach or friend and I were up there. “I think the firefighting ple too. I think that’s cool, volunteer in appreciation for commitment He kind of messed that up.” thing would be cool,” said being out in the communi- and dedication to the ideals of fairness, No big deal. Petersen also Brockel. “You get a lot of ty. I would like that. I obvi- sportsmanship and teamwork for area called Brockel a “braniac” vacation time. It’s cama- ously don’t bank on (the who fits in with everyone. raderie — you’re around the NFL), but I’m looking for- youth. The award is presented by Elayne He earned a bachelor’s guys all the time. I can still ward to see if it happens.” White, right, and the late Paul White. Pinther was recognized for his many years of coaching in the community. Wilson Continued from Sports 1 running it and we’ve been around to try some new of the youngest teams in coached up for four years,” things without the strict college football and last Wilson said. “We know teaching of your coaches,” Courtesy photo year’s No. 2 defensive pass what they like and what he said. “You really grow as efficiency squad in the they don’t and we know an individual, so when the country. He said he can get pretty much how things coaches come around you Y OUTH S OCCER better in little ways. go.” get a chance to really show “I can continue to grow Full team player-run them what you’re working as a player,”Wilson said. “I practices last about 45 on and how much you’ve don’t have statistical goals. minutes, twice a week. progressed.” Obviously I want to be Skill players also get Progress is a noun Boise better than last year, just together for 7-on-7 drills State can add a dozen continue to grow. I’ve got- on Thursdays. The BSU adjectives to, but legiti- ten better each year. I want strength and conditioning mate progress continues to contribute, be better, staff advises players in every year. For Wilson and more dominant, just con- other workouts, including the Broncos it’s about get- tinue to lead this team.” conditioning days and ting faster players, Wilson and Richie weight lifting. Wilson said stronger schedules and Brockel have been leading the workouts build team bigger wins. player-run practices all unity and get the players “There’s a season to be summer long as coaches into the routine. played,”Wilson said. aren’t allowed to be pres- “It helps us get down And it starts Sept. 3 ent due to NCAA rules. our fundamentals as play- against Pac-10 power “Me and Richie, were ers without the coaches Oregon. Iupati Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Continued from Sports 1 when you just want to go play that week,” Iupati “They’re a good team, a out there and destroy the said. “It’s hype. It helps us U-10 Rapids second at Sun Cup U-11 Rapids third at Sun Cup very good team,” Iupati other team, just beat play. We don’t really hate The Twin Falls Rapids U10 girls took second place in The Twin Falls Rapids U-11 girls took third place in said. “They’ve been suc- them.” ’em, hate ’em, it’s just the 2009 3 vs. 3 Sun Cup in Boise. Pictured, from the 2009 3 vs. 3 Sun Cup in Boise. Pictured, from cessful in all those years. At first, Iupati said he when that week comes it’s That week we play Boise didn’t partake, but the going to be crazy.” left, front row: Sydney Ewaniuk and Trinity Roemer; left, front row: Caitlyn Trammell and Jealsy Simons; State, anger comes out for rivalry has grown on This season, that week second Row: Madison Glasscock, Ellie Jackson and second row: Katie Clark, Valencia Smith and Caitlyn some reason. It’s fun. him. comes in mid-November Phoebe Valdez; back row: Coach Tracy Clark and Nicholson; back row: Coach Christopher Roemer That’s how football is. You “That hatred has kind of as the Vandals visit the coach Christopher Roemer. and coach Tracy Clark. have those rivalry games grown into me when we Broncos Nov. 14.

Focus of eyeglasses Kids Only, Family Life 6 now on style F Nerds, four eyes and brainiacs no more; kids see glasses L as another tool to build their wardrobe. FAMILY LIFE 4 Senior calendar, Family Life 2 / Stork report, Family Life 5 / Engagements, weddings, anniversaries, Family Life 3, 5 Family Life SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 FEATURES EDITOR VIRGINIA HUTCHINS: (208) 7353242 [email protected] Chewing your way through baseball stress ast Sunday, my baseball idol was L inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame with an adoring throng of family members perched in the front rows. And not a single one of them was chewing sun- flower seeds.

SPILT MILK David Cooper

It’s a known fact that some baseball parents — from little league to high school — simply can’t manage the season unless they’re chewing on sun- flower seeds. Without a bulk of seeds in his mouth, a little league father is one bad call away from erupting Photos by ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News into a hockey dad. Ariel Hodnett, 15, gets a kiss from Mator, a 2-year-old black Lab mix, at their family home west of Twin Falls. But to properly explain this trend, you’ve gotta understand the science of baseball spectatorship. omeless dogs in In football, a parent can scream at anything. In fact, H southern Idaho it’s encouraged as part of Caring for the violence of the sport. have another hope Any block, tackle, catch, run or kick has its own ris- through foster families. ing pulse of adrenaline, fol- The families take in dogs, cats or — lowed by a roaring outburst more rarely — other animals until a that’s totally cathartic. shelter or rescue agency can find them In basketball, the action more permanent homes. While the is constant. With the fre- homeless foster families teach the canines fami- netic pace, your tension is ly-friendly manners — and generally forgotten as you see the try to make them more adoptable — teams sprint back and forth shelters include the dogs in their on the court. The need to advertising and direct potential mouth off is reduced expo- adopters their way. nentially. Nolana Hodnett of Jerome is foster- But baseball for a parent ing her son’s former dog, Mator, and is cerebral, passionate and, trying to find him a home. The black at times, torture on one’s canines Lab cross is well-behaved and affec- patience. The game has tionate but nipped at her grandson, she more of a chess-like pace said, prompting her son to get rid of the for players, coaches and, By Melissa Davlin Times-News writer dog. Securing a home without children especially, parents. That has proved a challenge, she said. strategy, along with addi- While Mator might have been eutha- tional time between plays, nized at a shelter, he instead has play- increases anxiety and mates and room to run at Hodnett’s stress, not to mention the home. odds you’ll call an umpire Hodnett, who volunteers for the something that would land Jerome Animal Shelter, has seen major you in a Singapore prison. improvements in euthanasia rates since And unlike at a football the shelter started sending dogs to fos- or basketball game, anyone ter families. can spit at a baseball game. “The volunteer program that has And I mean anybody. After been put together, they’ve been able to a summer of baseball tour- get them out into rescues, get them naments, even my 4-year- Nolana Hodnett has adopted,”she said. old daughter can spew a been taking care of Employee Melissa Oliveira of the seed like a Charlie Hough Mator for the past two Twin Falls animal shelter said People knuckleball. months, but the dog for Pets uses several foster families. When you shove a hand- was with her son’s The shelter often places very young ful of sunflower seeds into puppies and kittens — too young to fare family before that for your pie-hole, you’re not well in a shelter — with those families. It just chomping away stress. two years. Mator also places elderly animals and pets who You’re preventing yourself moved to Hodnett’s are sociable but haven’t been adopted. from uttering a mouthful of after getting too Officer Steve Mani of Minidoka trouble. aggressive with a baby, Animal Control Facility said foster After my son’s first little but Hodnett says he league season years ago, I DOGS has a lot of potential in See , FL 3 mocked parents who con- the right home. stantly sucked on sun- TEMPORARY HOMES flower seeds. Chewing seeds — much like pine tar, Interested in fostering homeless pets? dugout chatter and rally Contact your local animal shelter and ask caps — was an antic that whether it has a petfostering program, or belongs to players, not par- call the shelters mentioned in this article: ents. Next thing you know, Jerome animal shelter, 3248436 parents will want to scratch Minidoka Animal Control Facility, 438 themselves like players, 2200 too. Twin Falls animal shelter, 7362299 But time and a few minor ulcers have changed my thinking. There are few parental obligations more nerve-wracking than Kristy and watching your kid in base- Tally Wilgis ball, where even the small- Mom pushes; Dad tweets relax in the est error brings an after- backyard of noon of gloom. By Joe Burris endured her contractions, tiful! Kristy did an amazing And when you throw in The Baltimore Sun the pastor from Timonium, job. I am so in love with that their home in the heat, the bad umpires, Md., kept his 800 Twitter woman. (Three) pushes and Timonium, those annoying fans on the Twitter has given an followers up to date. she was out! I’m going to Md., with other team, and the neu- increasing number of “Doc came back from the hold my daughter now!’’ Ainsley, 5 rotic idea that you know expectant dads something emergency across the hall. The free San Francisco- months, and more than the coach (trust to do while their wives are He seems eager to get to based site allows users to Caleb, 4. In the me, you don’t) — a parent giving birth: Provide the work,’’Wilgis tweeted a few post entries (or Tweet) what foreground is reaches an epiphany that he world a real-time account of moments before Ainsley they’re doing in 140 charac- should be chewing on what may be the most inti- was born. “He’s going to get ters or less. Expectant par- the cell phone something to help keep his mate experience of their the team. We’ll see.’’ ents are using its versatility the dad used mouth shut. lives. “Contractions over 135 ... to keep loved ones in the delivery Maybe this explains why Tally Wilgis couldn’t wait Kristy is ready to fight informed. room to my wife keeps buying me to tell family and friends somebody. Poor nurse says, Some expectant parents Twitter more seeds, even though details about the birth of his ‘Hopefully you’ll have like Wilgis bring laptop Ainsley’s baseball season is now over. second child, Ainsley, in amnesia when you get computers into the delivery arrival. January at St. Joseph through this.’” room and post updates for David Cooper may be Medical Center in Towson, “Baby Ainsley is here!!!!! AMY DAVIS/ reached at 735-3246 or Md. As his wife, Kristy, 5:17 p.m. 7.8 lbs. She’s beau- See TWITTER, FL 3 The Baltimore Sun [email protected]. Family Life 2 Sunday, August 2, 2009 FAMILY LIFE Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SENIOR CALENDAR Twin Falls Senior Friday: SilverSneakers, 10:30 a.m. $4, seniors; $5, under 60; $2, Wednesday: Turkey sandwich Tuesday: Walking Club, 9 a.m. Walking, 9 a.m. Citizen Center under 12. Center hours: Friday: Meatloaf Card making, 10 a.m. SHIBA and Medicare assis- Filer Senior Haven 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; thrift shop, ACTIVITIES: Caregivers meeting, 10 a.m. tance, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 530 Shoshone St. W., Twin 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free high- Monday: Exercise, 9 a.m. Blood pressure, 11:15 a.m. George Schwindeman at Falls. Lunch at noon. 222 Main St., Filer. Lunch at noon. Suggested donation: speed Internet. Coffee, 9:30 a.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. 436-9107 or Kitty Andrews at Suggested donation: $4.50, MENUS: Quilting, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Fit and Fall-proof, 677-4872 for appointments seniors; $5.50, under 60; $4. Center hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday: Chicken Tuesday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. 10 a.m. Friday: Pool, 1 p.m. $2.50, under 12. Center Wednesday: Ribs and sauer- Bingo Win on Wednesday Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; ACTIVITIES: Monday: Bingo, 7 p.m. kraut Wednesday: Black Out Bingo, Thursday: Walking Club, 9 a.m. Bingo, 7 p.m. lounge and pool rooms; bar- Friday: Salad and soup bar 12:30 p.m. Friday: Tai chi, 7 a.m. gain center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: Puzzles, 11:30 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES: Friday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Table tennis, 9 a.m. Daily lunches are available Wednesday: Gem State Fiddlers Bingo Saturday: Summer Golden Heritage for take-out from 11 a.m. to Wednesday: Puzzles, 11:30 a.m. Thursday: Puzzles, 11:30 a.m. Symphony, Pops Night; bus Senior Center noon; seniors 59 and under, leaves at 5 p.m. $5.50; seniors 60 and older, Bingo, 1 p.m. Jerome Senior Center Camas County 2421 Overland Ave., Burley. $4.50. 734-5084. 212 First Ave. E., Jerome. Senior Center Lunch at noon. Suggested MENUS: Ageless Senior Lunch at noon. Suggested 127 Willow Ave. W., Fairfield. Carey Senior Center donation: $4.50, seniors and Monday: Chicken alfredo donation: $3.50, seniors; $5, Lunch at noon. Suggested Main Street. Lunch at noon. children under 12; $6, non- Citizens Inc. non-seniors. Center hours: seniors. Center hours: Tuesday: Potato bar 310 Main St. N., Kimberly. donation: $3, seniors; $4, Suggested donation: $3, sen- Wednesday: Meatballs with rice 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free trans- under 60; $2, under 10. iors; $5, non-seniors. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and full-serve salad portation to and from center MENUS: Thursday: Spaghetti bar, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; take- Quilting, pool, table games, MENU: Friday: Salmon Wednesdays through Fridays, puzzles, TV, videos. Center Thursday: Cook’s choice Monday: Italian meatballs out; home delivery. call center for information at Tuesday: Rib sandwich ACTIVITIES: Suggested donation: $4, sen- hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Today: Unitarian church serv- 324-5642. MENUS: Minidoka County Wednesday: Ham iors; $5, under 60; $2.50, MENUS: Thursday: Patty melt ice, 10 a.m. under 12. Center hours: Tuesday: Roast Senior Citizens Center Melody Masters Dance, 2 to 5 p.m. Monday: Creamed chicken Wednesday: Beef enchilada Friday: Apricot chicken 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 702 11th St., Rupert. Lunch at Singles Friendship Dance, 6 to over biscuits Friday: Smoked sausage ACTIVITIES: MENUS: noon. Suggested donation: 11 p.m. Tuesday: Hash brown casserole ACTIVITIES: Monday: Pool Monday: Cook’s choice $5, seniors; $6, non-seniors; Monday: Quilting, 8 a.m. Wednesday: Hot beef sandwich Thursday: Art class, 9 a.m. to Pinochle, 1 p.m. Wednesday: No-peeky chicky $3, under 12; $4.50, home Bridge, 1 p.m. Thursday: Spaghetti 1 p.m. Exercise Friday: Salisbury steak delivery. Gift shop: 9 a.m. to Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 Friday: Meatloaf Saturday: Pancakes Tuesday: Pool ACTIVITIES: 3 p.m. Center hours: 9 a.m. Duplicate bridge, 6:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES: Wood carving, 8:30 a.m. Monday: Nu-2-U Thrift Store to 3 p.m. Tuesday:Ticket Tuesday at lunch Monday: SilverSneakers exer- Radio show, 9:06 a.m. open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blaine County MENUS: Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m. cise, 10:30 a.m. Exercise Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Monday: Meatloaf Oil painting by appointment, Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Senior Center Community bingo, 7 p.m. AA meeting, 8 p.m. Tuesday: Hot dogs 734-0509 Tuesday: SilverSneakers, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. Wednesday: Pool Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Wednesday: Enchilada Let’s Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested Pinochle, 1 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo, 7 p.m.; every- Thursday: Finger steaks Wednesday: Cinnamon rolls Pinochle, 1 p.m. donation: $3, seniors; $5, Exercise one over 18 welcome Friday: Chicken or fish for sale, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Parade and fair non-seniors. Center hours: Thursday: Pool Wednesday: Nu-2-U open ACTIVITIES: $1.50 each; coffee and roll, $2 Wednesday: SilverSneakers, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday Exercise 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday: Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. Quilting, 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. through Friday. Movie, 9:30 a.m. Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Pool, 1 p.m. Blood pressure, 11 a.m. to noon Bridge, 12:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES: Community pinochle, 6 p.m. Thursday: NA meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday: Pool, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m. Threads of Time, 1 to 4 p.m. Monday: Salad and soup bar, Woodcarving, 6 p.m. Friday: Nu-2-U open 9 a.m. to Walking, 9 a.m. Pinochle, 7:30 p.m. Pinochle, 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday: Pool 3 p.m. Wednesday: Pool, 1 p.m. Thursday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Thursday: SilverSneakers Tai chi, 7 a.m. Exercise Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. Oil painting by appointment exercise, 10:15 a.m. Fit and Fall-proof, 10 a.m. Pinochle, 1 p.m. Gem State Fiddlers, 11:30 a.m. Thursday: Pool, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday: Quilting, 8 a.m. Free Will Baptist Church lunch Duplicate bridge, 7 p.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. Bingo, 11:50 a.m. Friday: SilverSneakers, Bingo at lunch Pinochle, 1 p.m. Texas Hold’em, 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 Fiddlers, 12:30 p.m. Saturday: Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Gooding County Senior Pinochle, 1 p.m. Citizen Center Kids Club, 3:30 to 5 p.m. West End Senior 308 Senior Ave., Gooding. Citizens Inc. Lunch at noon. Suggested Silver and Gold donation: $3.50 for seniors. Senior Center 1010 Main St., Buhl. Lunch at Center hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. noon. Suggested donation: 210 E. Wilson, Eden. Lunch at MENUS: noon. Suggested donation: $4, seniors; $5, under 60. Monday: Chicken strips Sunday buffet: 1 p.m.; $5, $3.50, seniors; $5, non-sen- Tuesday: Spaghetti iors. Center hours: 7 a.m. to seniors; $6, under 60; $4, Wednesday: Chili verde burrito under 12. Center hours: 11 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: Baked ham Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. ACTIVITIES: to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday and Monday: Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Friday. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wild one, 6 p.m. Wednesday. ACTIVITIES: Tuesday: Blood pressure, Wednesday: Bingo, 7 p.m. MENUS: 11:30 a.m. Monday: Broccoli-cheddar Hand and foot, 6 p.m. soup and sandwich Wednesday: Shuffleboard, 6 p.m. Richfield Senior Center Tuesday: Fish or sandwich Thursday: Quilt social, 9 a.m. 130 S. Main, Richfield. Lunch Wednesday: Cook’s choice, Pinochle, 7 p.m. at noon. Suggested donation: Spudnuts Friday: Bridge and duplicate $3.50, seniors; $5.50, under Thursday: Pork chops bridge, 1 p.m. 60. ACTIVITIES: Saturday: Glenns Ferry MENUS: Today: Roast beef dinner, 1 p.m. evening Monday: Sauerkraut and Monday: SilverSneakers exer- Saturday-night pinochle, 7 p.m. wieners cise program, 10:30 a.m. Thursday: Chef salad Tuesday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus runs for lunch pickup, call Wendell Senior 543-4577 by 10:30 a.m. Meal Site Golden Years Senior Bingo, 7 p.m. 105 W. Ave. A. Lunch served Citizens Inc. Wednesday: SilverSneakers, at noon Mondays. Hours, 218 N. Rail St. W., Shoshone. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested Thursday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to donation: $3.50, seniors; 3 p.m. Hagerman Valley $5.50, under 60. Center hours: Bus runs for lunch pickup, call Senior and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday; 8:30 543-4577 by 10:30 a.m. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Blood pressure check, 11:45 a.m. Community Center Wednesday, Friday. Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. 140 E. Lake, Hagerman. Lunch MENUS: Bingo, 7 p.m. at noon. Suggested donation: Tuesday: Pepperoni pizza Driving home a point on aging By Susan Campbell simulator suits and handed us skills. Yet 92 percent of those The Hartford Courant the keys. At the same time, parents say they thought their Liberty launched a video children had the right to bring The senior simulator suit game that allows players to it up. I’m wearing has jettisoned me see what it’s like to drive a few decades into the future. while old. (Go to libertymu- The neck-to-ankle jumper tual.com/driverseat.) has straps and pads that The point is to get the con- restrict the movement of my versation started about elder- knees, back and elbows. ly drivers and, not incidental- Weights render my arms ly, mass transit and alterna- We can make heavier.Straps make it hard to tive transportation for seniors stand up straight. Gloves who perhaps should surren- no predictions restrict the movement of my der their licenses. fingers — and pads on the fin- I tried the computer game about their gertips make picking things under the sympathetic eye of up next to impossible. a young man named Josh, future. A neck brace keeps me who helped design the game. from turning my head with It simulates what it’s like to But one thing ease, my impairment glasses drive at age 65, 75 or 85. I went reduce my vision to about 30 for broke (85) and took out is certain. percent, and now I’m climb- several pedestrians, including ing behind the wheel of a car. a little boy in a red shirt, for Whee! Welcome to my which I am heartily sorry,and dotage. I’d like to thank Josh for not Recently, Liberty Mutual, smirking. the insurance company, The game is geared to baby We’ll be arranged for a few hardy trav- boomers, who might be elers to drive while impaired uncomfortable talking to — by age, not alcohol. The their parents about the there. company, with the input of inevitable — though eventu- senior transportation people ally boomers will need to have at ITNAmerica and that same talk with them- the Ohio-based Macklin selves. Intergenerational Institute, A recent Liberty Mutual marked off a driving course in survey said that 75 percent of a parking lot in East Hartford, adult children say they of Greater Idaho Conn., loaded human lab rats haven’t talked to their parents In the Magic Valley call: like myself into full-length about dwindling driving 1-800-853-2570 ext. 302 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FAMILY LIFE Sunday, August 2, 2009 Family Life 3 Dogs Anniversaries Continued from FL 1 Keepers Animal Rescue, families in Mini-Cassia based in Jerome, regularly HOMELESS ANIMALS h e Hatches have been instrumental in searches for foster homes In the U.S., 4 to 6 million pets are euthanized annually at shelters. Ralph Hatch and Nova The reception will be lowering its euthanasia where it can place some of That means that on average, 13,000 animals are euthanized every Jackson Hatch of Buhl, hosted by their children, numbers from 50 dogs a its rescued dogs, and day. formerly of Bruneau-Grand- Reagon and Sue Hatch, month to almost zero in the Waggin’ Tails Rescue in Nationwide, 56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter view and Mountain Home, Doug and Val Hatch, and past three years. Recently, Paul uses foster families to animal shelters are euthanized. More cats than dogs are eutha- will celebrate their th grandchildren. one couple temporarily took care for abandoned dogs nized because they are more likely to enter a shelter without any wedding anniversary on Sat- “h e presence of family in 19 puppies from the con- from the shelter. With the owner identification. urday, August , from  to  and friends on this special trol facility. help of foster families across Only 15 percent of dogs and 2 percent of cats that enter animal p.m., at Clear Lake Country occasion is the only gift the Mani said that it is easy to southern Idaho and north- shelters are reunited with their owners. Twenty-five percent of Club north of Buhl. couple desires.” become eligible to foster a ern Utah, the Paul rescue dogs and 24 percent of cats that enter shelters are adopted. dog, “as long as they have has saved 732 dogs since Source: American Humane Society proper kenneling or what June 2008, said volunteer h e Krumms have you,” he said. The Lisa Hopkins. to her own pair of dogs. But, she said, as long as Minidoka facility works Although Hodnett is glad What is Hodnett going to the big black dog ends up in Dean and Mary (Elorriaga) with a dozen families who she can provide Mator a do when Mator finds a fam- a good home, she will be Krumm will celebrate their take in dogs from three days temporary home, she isn’t ily? happy in the long run. th wedding anniversary to a week. sure she will be able to take “I’m going to curl up in a on August . They were Shelters aren’t the only in more animals. little ball and cry my eyes Melissa Davlin may be married in Elko, Nevada, and ones who look for tempo- “It’s tough enough with out,”she said. “It’s going to reached at 208-735-3234 or have resided in Twin Falls for rary homes for animals. All just two,” she said, referring be hard. Very hard.” [email protected]. most of their married life. Dean is retired from Idaho Power after  years Dean and Mary Krumm of service as a meter reader, Twitter lineman and crew foreman. grateful for the love, dedi- Mary is a proud homemaker, cation, hard work and Continued from FL 1 DAD TWEETS THE PLAY-BY-PLAY mother, grandmother and constant support that their those who follow their genuine “good neighbor” to parents have always pro- entries. As his daughter was Tally Wilgis, pastor of Captivate Church in Baltimore, tweeted while his wife, Kristy, gave birth to their many friends. vided for their family. being born, he captured second child, Ainsley. Here are some of Wilgis’ tweets from the labor and delivery. h eir daughter, Tammy Cards of congratulation emotions — including his “Remember when we were late to deliver (Caleb) because I had to break and shovel 2 inches of ice (Ken) Petersen, and grand- may be sent to them at  own — that might have gone from my driveway that (sits) on a hill?’’ children Amber and Ryan, Bracken Street North, Twin unrecorded had he waited to “Check in is like the TSA at the airport and a CIA background check all in one.’’ and son, Gary, are very Falls . talk about them over the “‘Hope for the best,’isn’t what I like hearing when they’re doing IVs.’’ phone. “Kristy thinks she has it bad but this is torture for a guy with A.D.D. — It’s like the final question on Matt Tatham, media rela- Jeopardy with no end to the music.’’ h e Molyneuxs tions director for online “So I have my mocha, berry muffin and wi-fi. I feel like I’m at my local coffee shop except people keep measurement company talking contractions and IVs.’’ Hitwise, said it’s not sur- “Doc just gave Kristy pain meds. Kristy gave me a signal of ‘I’m loopy.’Doc said,‘Don’t fight it, just prising that sites such as sleep.’She’s out. That was fast.’’ Twitter have become popu- “YAWN ... having a baby is BORING right now ... last time was drive-thru compared to this.’’ lar in delivery rooms. He “We’re up to some more regular and stronger contractions. My guess is we’re about 3 hours away from said that such sites are com- the doc using the catcher’s mitt.’’ patible with devices such as “Doc just wants to place a monitor on the baby and get rid of the belt monitor to keep good readings. BlackBerrys and iPhones. Says we’re pretty close.’’ “It happens because it’s “Things settled down. Baby was stressing during contractions. They adjusted K and put new monitor there and it’s possible,’’ on. Everyone gone now. Again we wait.’’ Tatham said. “The biggest “Yeah ... we’re getting closer. K’s in pain. I’m useless. It’s not boring anymore but it’s not fun either. Earl and Lorraine Molyneux hurdle is always ease of use. C’mon baby Ainsley. Daddy’s here.’’ h e family of Earl and traveling in their R.V. People can do it from their “No baby yet. Thanks for prayers. They are appreciated. By the way, K doesn’t like to be touched or cell phone. It’s a way for Lorraine (Cunningham) They have three chil- coached so my best use is updating.’’ Molyneux, would like to dren: Sylvia (Grant) DeSaye, their family and friends to “Doc came back from the emergency across the hall. He seems eager to get to work. He’s going to get announce their celebration Glendive, Montana; Lisa be there with them whether the team. We’ll see.’’ they want to be or not.’’ “Nurse turned on oxygen next to baby warmer. Game faces on. Somewhere I think they’re playing the of  years of marriage. (Dennis) Hills of Kimberly, Wilgis said tweeting dur- Star-Spangled Banner.’’ The couple was mar- and Earl Clyde (Shaila) ing the delivery beats blog- “Doctor — ‘We’re going to have a baby in like 3 minutes!’ Okay folks, I’m going to see my baby born!’’ ried August , , at the Molyneux of Kimberly. h e ging, which he did with his “Baby Ainsley is here!!!!! 5:17 p.m., 7.8 lbs. She’s beautiful!’’ United Methodist Church couple has six grandchildren first child, Caleb, four years in Twin Falls, the Rev. Henry and one great-grandson. ago. when another couple men- be touched or massaged; I ter. Then she’ll know about Gernhart offi ciating. h e Molyneuxs will be Lauraville, Md., resident tioned they would tweet know some expectant the most memorable Earl and Lorraine have celebrating their anniver- Matt McDermott — who during their delivery in mothers like that, but I was moments of the day — farmed for  years, along sary in Oahu and Maui, tweeted in September when August, he cleared it with just the opposite. It was the including when her big with fi shing, golfi ng and Hawaii. his wife, Wendy, gave birth doctors. best outlet for him, to talk brother Caleb cried when he to their son Ferris — said he “They said, ‘As long as about it via computer. It was and dad got stuck in an ele- h e Durhams had a couple of reasons for Dad is in a corner out of the really cool, and I got a vator shortly after Ainsley’s doing so. way,’” Schwartzberg added. chance to see it from his birth. “It was to keep friends “Most times, the birthing perspective. Things were “I think it’s amazing to be updated, yes, but also it was companion is in the room really fuzzy the whole day, able to look back on that an experiment for me. I’m in anyway, and it’s not as if and it refreshed my memory moment in life,’’said Wilgis, advertising, and I was inter- they’re wheeling in heavy of things I had forgotten “and my daughter is going ested to see how followers equipment. Most people use about.’’ to be able to know exactly responded and which tweets BlackBerrys or PDAs, and Wilgis has copied his what her dad was thinking were most popular.’’ it’s commonplace to take tweets and will save them every few minutes, over the For some fathers, tweet- pictures after the baby’s with the hopes of one day course of two days, when ing during the delivery is a born with either a cell phone passing them to his daugh- she was being born.’’ way to keep busy. It also camera or a regular camera. Berry and Patricia Durham gives them someone to talk It’s not as if they’re causing Berry and Patricia and retired from Monroc. to while the physicians tend problems for anyone.’’ ¢ Durham of Twin Falls Pat worked at various doc- to mother and child. But not everyone is sold 5 Bonus! will be celebrating their tor offi ces in Twin Falls and “As a new father, you feel on the idea of fathers tweet- th wedding anniversary retired from Target. lonely in the delivery room ing during a most delicate On Aluminum Cans! with family and friends on Berry and Pat were because all of the attention period in a couple’s life. August . blessed with three children: is on your wife and the “I think it’s terrible,’’said child,’’ Wilgis said. “It gave Renana Brooks, a Berry and Pat were married Carrie Lynn (Mike) Young, Bring in this coupon for an extra 5 cents August , , in Oshkosh, Randy (Angie) Durham, and me something to do while I Washington-based psy- per pound. No grocery bags. was sitting there,and a lot of chologist. “The world is Wisconsin, at St. Johns Evan- Kevin (Ansina) Durham. Cans must be clean, dry & free of trash. gelical Lutheran Church. The couple has seven the tweets express the bore- divided, and one of the few Cannot combine with any other offer or coupon. Expires 09-30-09 dom and frustration of just rituals we have in terms of Except for a couple of years, grandchildren: Megan, Matt, 114 Market St. Twin Falls they have resided in Twin Mark, Morgan, Maelynn, sitting there waiting. To an giving each other undivided 733-9690 extent, it’s like talking out attention is that time in a Falls most of their married Kendra, and Katelyn. loud and wondering if any- delivery room. To be spend- life. Congratulation cards may be body hears you.’’ ing time writing to someone Berry drove truck sent to them at  Locust Michael Schwartzberg, else destroys the whole ritu- Thank you throughout the Magic Valley St., Twin Falls, ID . media relations manager for al. That’s like Twittering on River Ridge Nursing Home Employee’s Greater Baltimore Medical your wedding night. You can for the beautiful retirement party you Center, said he’s recently blog about it afterward.’’ h e Hopwoods heard of about a half-dozen Kristy Wilgis disagrees. gave. The fl owers, cakes, decorations and expectant parents tweeting She said that she welcomed memory book were out standing. Thank you during deliveries at the hos- her husband tweeting dur- pital. ing the delivery in part all those friends and family that attended. “It started perhaps when because the family had just You will be missed. God Bless All. Lance Armstrong did it in moved from Virginia Beach, June; that made it popular, I Va., and it was one of the Joan Vinkenberg guess,’’ said Schwartzberg. best ways to keep everyone (The cycling star announced informed. the birth of his fourth child, “Frankly, there was noth- Max, on Twitter.) ing he could do for me then,’’

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The best-laid plans ... sleeping habits, eating habits and, yes, Lazy summer days? Not in our house school. Then, before I knew it, summer “For some reason, when you become a even bathroom habits of tiny people who “Mid-July last year brought the birth of was here and there were three months mother, people feel the need to ask you do not even know how to tie their own my third son. For me, the timing couldn’t ahead of us that I have to admit I was a lit- some pretty personal questions. I have shoes. So, yes, I planned on having kids. have worked out better. A month after his tle nervous about. How was I going to fill been asked if I planned on having kids, How many or when or how far apart has birth my oldest was starting kindergarten our days? How were grocery store trips how many kids I plan to have, if or when I changed depending on my mood. ... If full-day, and my middle son was starting with all three going to go? My kids do a lot plan to have another kid, etc, etc. Well, you think you can plan your life, your next pre-school three mornings a week. We got better when they aren’t cooped up in the here’s the short answer: Nothing in your vacation, your day, or even this hour and into a really good routine, and I got to house all day and thus so does my sanity life as a mother is planned. Everything you have children in the equation, you enjoy baby while the older two were at level.” you do is based on the whims, moods, can forget it.” Back to school: The focus of kids’ eyeglasses is now on style By Samantha Critchell “I started doing this long enough ago that the child picking a brighter Associated Press writer color than maybe mom kids who wore glasses were called ‘Four Eyes’ wants, but it’s a good thing. NEW YORK — For kids and were ridiculed. Now we have the opposite: It means they’re into it.’’ these days with “four eyes,’’ Adds Cookie’s Guzman: there are just more eyes to Siblings of glasses wearers want glasses.’’ “I don’t think it’s dorky to love. — Jon Gruen, founder of eyewear retailer Optyx by Gruen wear glasses. Kids in my Glasses aren’t the fashion son’s kindergarten last year don’t for kids that they once ly surprised when Gabby brandish a Barbie or Nike didn’t make fun of them at were, as both wearers and picked tortoise-shell frames logo makes a huge differ- all. ... Everyone seemed fas- manufacturers have realized in a preppy style. “The color ence, says Lochli-McGrath. cinated by the kids who Glasses from Nine West by Safilo. that they can be another goes with her hair,’’she says. “Sure, you might have a wore them.’’ accessory used to make a “She looks great.’’ style statement. New frames Gabby takes off her glass- could go on the back-to- es basically to sleep and school shopping list right swim — that’s it. She has no between a backpack and interest in the contact lenses moccasin boots. her mother wears. “Gabby “I started doing this long thinks it’s so gross to stick enough ago that the kids her finger in her eye,’’ says who wore glasses were Mason. called ‘Four Eyes’ and were There was a bit of teasing ridiculed,’’ says Jon Gruen, when she first got glasses, Magic Valley’s founder of eyewear retailer but her daughter took it in Optyx by Gruen. “Now we stride — happier to be able best kept secret. have the opposite: Siblings to see clearly, Mason recalls. Grades 1-8 Christian of glasses wearers want It did help that three other school. Accredited glasses.’’ kids in the class also wore Teenagers, he says, see glasses. 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Scott Michael Rasmussen of Rebecca Lynn and Mark Avondet-Nelson Valley Medical Center Piper Rubyann Hoskovec, Twin Falls, was born July 25, Steven Tuft of Twin Falls, Alan and Callie Avondet daughter of Sheena Lee and 2009. was born July 25, 2009. of Idaho Falls announce the Kellon Cooley Gandolfo, Chad Raymond Hoskovec of wedding of their daughter, son of Sarah Erin and Hagerman, was born July 20, Carolina Maria Avondet, Gregory William Gandolfo of 2009. Engagements to Tyson Kay Nelson, son Twin Falls, was born June 30, Nora Renee Drake,daugh- of Karl and Beverly Nelson 2009. ter of Danielle JoAn Jenson-Howard of Twin Falls. Keith Wyatt Blass, son of Thompson and Taylor Avondet is attending Andrea Bess and Zachary Wilson Drake of Jerome, was Gary and Dustie graduate school at Boise William Blass of Buhl, was born July 21, 2009. VanWinkle and Jerry Jenson State University. Nelson is Tyson Nelson and born July 3, 2009. Brooke Ellis Smith, announce the engagement an attorney with the Idaho Carolina Avondet Estevan Tito Cortez Jr., daughter of Alisha Ann and of their daughter, Marci State Department of Agri- h eir wedding was July  son of Araceli Vidales Zachary John Smith of Jenson, to Lex Howard, son culture. in the Idaho Falls Temple. Rodriguez of Twin Falls, was Kimberly, was born July 21, of John and Micki Gomez born July 11, 2009. 2009. and Tim Howard. Fok-h urston Taybien Esteban Gon- Kylee Ann Munns, daugh- Marci is a graduate of zalez, son of Tasha Marie ter of Lindsay Jane and Boise State University and Joedy Wing Yin Fok and Richards and Esteban Randy H. Munns of Jerome, currently works as a teacher. Lex Howard and Robert Dean h urston, Jr., Manuel Gonzalez of Jerome, was born July 22, 2009. Lex is a graduate of the Marci Jenson were married August  in the was born July 12, 2009. Aiden James Gill, son of electrical apprenticeship h e wedding is planned Twin Falls Idaho Temple. Jayde Leah Glosser and Shannon Cherie and James h e bride is the daugh- Jakob Patric Glosser, twin David Gill of Filer, was born program. He is employed for September  in Buhl. by Gietzen Electric. ter of Kwok Fai and Siu daughter and son of Jessica July 23, 2009. Ping Fok of New York City, Dawn and Erick Michael Alondra Mariana Romero, New York. She is a gradu- Glosser of Jerome, were born daughter of Martha Amelia Strang-Romano ate of Cornell University July 14, 2009. Romero and Mario Romero in Ithaca, New York, and is Roberth urston, Jr. and Jennicy Angelique Alva- Ornelas of Filer, was born David and Kim Strang currently a law student at Joedy Fok rez, daughter of Pamela July 23, 2009. and Debbie and Layce Marie Barrera and Brianna Cruz-Estrella, Whitworth, all of of the University of Arizona h urston, brother of the Emmanuel Alvarez Jr. of daughter of Silvia Viridiana Pocatello, are pleased to in Tucson, Ariz. groom, served as best man. Kimberly, was born July 17, Estrella Diaz and Ruben announce the marriage h e groom is the son Special guests included 2009. Salvador Cruz Lopez of of their daughter, Desiree of Robert D. and Margie Tommy & Patricia Cheung Kaiden Robert Green, son Gooding, was born July 24, Denae Strang, to Nicholas B. h urston of Twin Falls, (aunt & uncle of the bride), of Stephanie DiAnne Metts 2009. Carmen Romano, son of Idaho. He is a graduate of Kenny Cheung (cousin of the and Dustin Robert Green of Brennon Travis Hughes, Don and Barbara Romano, Twin Falls High School and bride), and Ruby Fok (sister Heyburn, was born July 17, son of Elyia Richelle and of Rupert. Nicholas Romano and Brigham Young University of the bride) from New York 2009. William Jacob Hughes of Desiree is a  gradu- Desiree Strang in Provo, Utah. He cur- City, and Marie B. h urston Alma Daniela Montano Jerome, was born July 24, ate of Pocatello High School. h e couple will be mar- rently works as a Research (grandmother of the groom) Lopez, daughter of Adelaida 2009. She is employed at LaFiesta ried at  p.m., Saturday, Aug. Scientist at the Children’s from Pingree, Idaho. Lopez Esquivel of Jerome, Olivia Rayne Medina, in Twin Falls. , at  E.  North, in Research Center of the Uni- A reception was was born July 17,2009. daughter of Alisha Ruth and Nicholas is a  gradu- Shelley. A reception will fol- versity of Ariz. in Tucson. held on August  at David Gabriel Gurule, son Benjamin Edward Medina of ate of Minico High School low the ceremony. Candy Zen, a friend of the the Thurston’s home. of Johnnica Sue and Castleford, was born July 24, and is employed at Wills h e couple will reside in bride, served as the bride’s h e couple resides in Tuc- Anthony David Gurule of 2009. Toyota in Twin Falls. Twin Falls. maid of honor. Matthew son, Ariz. Jerome, was born July 20, Grace Louise Mealer, 2009. daughter of Kelly Cathleen William Gutierrez-Gon- and Kevin L. Mealer of Fowers-Parrish McLimans-Hansing zalez, son of Maria Dolores Jerome, was born July 25, Michael and Laura Fowers Gonzalez-Godoy and 2009. of Kimberly announce Mallory McLimans and Feliciano Gutierrez-Carrillo Emmett Niklaus Ras- the engagement of their Terrance Hansing were daughter, Emily Fowers, to married June  at Mira- Sean Stayner Parrish, son cle Hot Springs in Buhl, of Ray and Joanie Parrish Idaho. of Twin Falls. h e bride is the daughter Emily is a graduate of of Sue McLimans of Twin CANINE GAMES Falls and Mike McLimans Kimberly High School, the Sean Parrish and of Twin Falls. h e groom is College of Southern Idaho, Mallory McLimans and The Washington Post help you find the right sport and now attends Idaho State Emily Fowers the son of Jenalee Hansing for your dog’s personality. Terrance Hansing University. She is majoring works at Dick’s Pharmacy. of Twin Falls and David and Exercise is just as impor- So, if your dog is curious or Debbie Hansing of Bliss. girl. Aaron Hansing, brother tant for dogs as it is for adventurous, you might try in radiographic science. h e wedding is planned Sean is a graduate of Twin for Friday, Aug. , at the The bride is a  of the groom, served as the humans. dock jumping or sledding, graduate of Twin Falls best man. You knew that, but what according to the author. And Falls High School, CSI, and Twin Falls Idaho Temple. A plans to attend Idaho State reception in their honor will High School. She is cur- Groomsmen were Mike are you doing about it? A you’ll find out how to cope rently employeed at h e Pearson, John Parry, and new book, “Canine Sports & with your senior dog’s University where he will be held at the Fowers home major in pharmacy. He that evening from  to . Cut Away in Twin Falls as Justin Hulme. Sam Trump, Games’’ by Kristin Mehus- arthritis. Just as in humans, a hair designer. friend of the bride and Roe (Storey Publishing; $17), moderate exercise is a good h e groom is a  grad- groom, served as the ring provides all the information thing to help ease joint stiff- Chiddix-Primm uate of Bliss High School. bearer. you need to begin a new fit- ness versus becoming a Danny and Claudia He is curently employeed Special guests included ness regime with your poo- couch potato. Chiddix of Rexburg dle or Portuguese water dog. The good thing about fun at LTI, Inc. in Jerome. the girls from The Cut announce the engagement Offi ciating the ceremony Away, Alena Mangum, There are physical guide- and games is that doing it of their daughter, Cheri J. lines, safety tips and goals. together will strengthen the was Senate Eskridge. D.J. Roni Gooding, Laura Ward, Riddix, to Reggie R. Primm, M.L. Daking was the DJ for and Chelsey Martin, who And there are lots of games bond between you and your son of Jim and Teresa Primm described in detail with rules pet. the ceremony and the recep- helped with hair, make-up of Kimberly. and regulations, if you want tion. Candice Every, best and nails. to play by the book. Cheri is a  graduate of friend of the bride, served h e reception was also There is a great chart to Bridal Madison High School in Rex- as the maid of honor. held at Miracle Hot Springs. burg and is currently a senior Cheri Chiddix and Reggie Primm Bridesmaids were Amber The catering was done To submit engagement, in the accounting program at Pearson, Nikki Hoagland and by Smokin’ Cowboys of Registry UVU in Orem, Utah. Design Systems where he is wedding and anniver- Tia Schmidt. Kinley Hansing, Jerome. Karlee Knopp & Scott Stutzman Reggie graduated from an installation manager. daughter of the bride and The couple resides in sary announcements, Kimberly High School in h e wedding is slated for August 1st groom, served as the fl ower Wendell, Idaho. contact Janet Cranney . He studied graphic August  at the groom’s at 735-3253, or e-mail Rendi Phillips & Greg Holm design and animation at the parents’ residence in Kim- Colson-Hill August 8th Art Institute of Seattle, Wash. berly. h e couple will reside her at announcements@ He is employed by Dental in Salt Lake City. Emily Elizabeth Colson magicvalley.com. Micah Boehler & Brye Walters and Brett John Hill were Deadline is 5:00 pm August 22nd Elliott-Corle married Saturday, May , Tuesday for the follow- Jim Elliott of Buhl and Jane at Saint Jerome’s Catholic Church in Jerome with Father ing Sunday. 1214 Oakley Ave., Burley • 878-2554 Elliott of Jerome announce the engagement of their Ron Wekerle presiding. daughter, Tracie Jeanne The bride is the Engagements Elliott, to Benjamin Jeremiah daughter Butch and Julia Corle, son of Don and Tonya Colson of Jerome and the groom is the son of John Brett Hill and Corle of Hansen. Emily Colson Giles-Hyde Tracie is a graduate of Buhl and Jody Hill of Emmett. h e bride is the granddaughter h e reception was held Craig and Evyon Giles High School, and graduated Benjamin Corle and of CaroLyn Nutsch, the late at the Turf Club in Twin of Hansen announce the from Idaho State University Eugene Nutsch, Dick Colson Falls where guests enjoyed engagement of their daugh- with a bachelor of science Tracie Elliott and Woodena Summers. h e a buff et dinner, music from ter, Kodi Lyn, to Jason Ray degree in psychology. Tracie Southern Idaho for the auto- groom is the grandson of Music Magic and cake from Hyde, son of Ron and Dayle is currently enrolled at North- motive ASEP program. Virgil and Mary Stallsworth, Deanna Perron. Hyde of Shelley, Idaho. west Nazarene University, h e wedding and reception John Hill and the late Phyllis Special guests included Giles is a graduate of working toward her master’s are planned for Saturday, Hill. great aunt of the groom, Kimberly High School and degree in counseling. August , at the residence Jamie Hess, friend of Alberta Hill, and friends of BYU-Provo, with a degree Ben is a graduate of of Leon and Virginia Reed the bride, and Brian Hill, the bride, Ken and Robin in sports medicine, work- Jason Hyde and Hansen High School and in Kimberly. h e couple will brother of the groom, served Bricker from Newport ing at Bingham Memorial Kodi Giles attended the College of reside in Buhl. as the witnesses. Brides- News, VA. Honorary cake- Hospital. a physical therapist at Bing- maids were Elexa Colson, cutters were Alberta Hill, Hyde graduated from ham Memorial Hospital. sister of the bride, Amanda Mildred Chojnacky, great Shelley High School and h e couple will be mar- Wengreen-Pehrson Whitesell and Star Mitchell, aunt of the bride, and Caro- served an LDS mission ried Saturday, August , Stuart and Brenda friends of the bride. lyn Chojnacky, godmother in Sao-Paulo, Brazil. He at the Giles residence. A Wengreen of Buhl and Groomsmen were Chris- of the bride. graduated from Utah State reception will follow from the late Burke “Tony” topher Hill, Shane and h e bride is a  grad- and ISU and now works as  to : p.m. Hudelson are pleased to announce the engagement Scott Hill, all brothers of the uate of Jerome High School h ompson-Robinson of their daughter, Krystle groom. Donald and Marge and the groom graduated Nutsch, uncle and aunt of from Emmett High School Bruce and Pam Anne Wengreen, to Loy Glen Pehrson, Jr., son of the bride, helped with com- in  and Boise State h ompson are pleased to munion during the nuptial University in . The announce the engagement Loy and Lana Pehrson of Darlington. Loy Pehrson, Jr. and Mass. Fred Nutsch, cousin bride is employed by Abc of their daughter, Jessica Krystle Wengreen of the bride, helped with Seamless and the groom Kree h ompson, to James Krystle is a  graduate of Castleford High School. earned a bachelor of science readings. Eugene Colson, is employed by Glanbia Dean Robinson, son of Rick brother of the bride, and Foods. and Pam Robinson, all from She earned a bachelor of and master of science in science in rangeland ecology environmental sciences Michael Chojnacky, cousin The couple enjoyed a Jerome. of the bride, served as ush- week-long honeymoon to h ompson is a  grad- and management from the from the University of James Robinson and University of Idaho and a Idaho. He currently owns ers. Music for the Mass Stanley where they fi shed, uate of Jerome High School was provided by Bob boated and relaxed in the and a  graduate of the Jessica h ompson master of science in animal and operates his own and range sciences from business. Whitchurch and Valerie mountains. h ey will reside University of Idaho with her and is employed by Robin- McClymonds. in Jerome. bachelor’s degree in human son Drywall in Jerome. Montana State University. The wedding and resources. She is employed h e wedding is planned She is currently employed reception are planned for at St. Luke’s Magic Valley in for Saturday, August , at by the Bureau of Land August  at the Blue Rock Check out what’s new online at Twin Falls. Camp Perkins in Stanley, Management. Winery in Buhl. h e couple Robinson is a  grad- Idaho. h e couple plans to Loy is a  graduate of plans to make their home in uate of Jerome High School reside in Jerome. Mackay High School. He the Magic Valley. www.magicvalley.com FAMILY LIFE 6 SUNDAY,AUGUSTK 2, 2009 ids OFEATURES EDITOR VIRGINIAn HUTCHINS:l (208)y 735-3242 [email protected] Plug in to these stories By Tracy Grant A BOOK TO CHEW ON The Washington Post By Tracy Grant The Washington Post So, how are you going to pass the time on the long ‘Chew on This’ car ride to the beach or the plane trip to see relatives in By Eric Schlosser and Charles Kansas? You can annoy Wilson, for ages 9-13; 318 pages. your younger siblings for Don’t read this book over breakfast only so long before your ... or lunch ... or dinner. And really, parents get peeved. So why really don’t read this book while not put on your headphones downing a meal from a fast-food or earbuds (but watch the restaurant. volume, please) and listen to This book asks questions about some books on CD (or food, questions that may have never download). occurred to you. What do you eat Public libraries have great every day? Why do you eat it? Do you selections for listening. We ever think about where that food list some favorites here, a came from or how it got to your few that are so good every- table? one in the car might enjoy Just because a book is nonfiction, listening. as this one is, doesn’t mean that it’s all facts. There are lots of opinions in ‘The Miraculous this book, which tells about the his- tory of the fast-food industry and Journey of Edward looks at how companies target kids for their products, whether they’re Tulane’ cheeseburgers or sugary sodas. It will By Kate DiCamillo. Read be up to you as a reader to decide how by Judith Ivey. 1 hour 56 to respond to the positions the minutes. Age 7 and older. authors take. This story tells the tale of a But some of the facts in the book toy rabbit who is separated may really surprise you: from his owner and goes on A can of soda contains about 10 an epic journey before find- teaspoons of sugar. ing his way home. Thirty years ago, teenage boys in the U.S. drank twice as much milk as ‘The Homework soda. Now they drink twice as much soda as milk. Machine’ About 9 billion chickens are By Dan Gutman. Read by killed for food each year in the U.S. various narrators. 3 hours 7 That’s almost 30 chickens for every minutes. Age 8 and older. person. What happens when a As you read, you can decide if you fifth-grade computer genius think the companies behind fast food invents a machine that can and sugary sodas are as greedy and do all his homework for him? evil as the authors make them out to The results might not be be. Are they cleverly encouraging what you expect! people to eat things that are bad for Washington Post them? Or are they just serving up ‘Shakespeare’s what people want to eat? Either way, this book is definitely Secret’ food for thought. By Elise Broach. Read by FOOD JOURNALS Jennifer Ikeda. 5 hours 31 minutes. Age 10 and older. Do you know what it means to keep a food journal? That’s when you actually right: You’re not eating enough vegetables. Then again, maybe This story involving a spend a day or week or even longer writing down everything you eat. It’s you’ll have concrete evidence that you are not eating too many sweets. 500-year-old necklace, a harder than it sounds! But keeping a food journal really helps you see Of course, one of the best ways to really know what you’re eating is to missing $1 million diamond the big picture of what you’re putting in your body. cook it yourself. There are a ton of good cookbooks for kids that can and the Bard will delight fans of mysteries and historical Try it for at least a day. You may look at it and realize that your mom is help you prepare a healthful, easy, delicious dinner for the whole family. fiction. ‘Wind in the Willows’ By Kenneth Grahame. Read by Marilyn Langbehn. 5 hours 22 minutes. Age 7 and older. Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger take on human roles in this classic tale that’s great for the whole family. ‘Heat’ By Mike Lupica. Read by Paolo Andino. 6 hours 14 minutes. Age 9 and older. Twelve-year-old Mich- ael Arroyo’s dreams of play- ing in the Little League World Open a book to find fun facts on sports Series are jeopardized when he’s accused of being older By Fred Bowen quet, tennis and golf, and competed in yachting the games we love — those are my favorites. than he says he is. But prov- Special to The Washington Post events. Reading can be a lot of fun, especially when ing his age may mean putting Track and field, cycling, fencing, gymnastics you don’t have any tests and you are just trying to his family in jeopardy. Hey, kids, bet you didn’t know that: and swimming are the only sports that have been find out fascinating The first World Cup soccer trophy was in every Summer Olympic Games since 1896. stuff. ‘Redwall’ stolen in 1966 before the So how do I know all this weird sports stuff? Such as: games in London. It was Simple: books. I went to the public library the The first foot- By Brian Jacques. Read by found later in a park by other day and borrowed a stack of cool sports ball players didn’t Stuart Blinder. 12 hours 38 a dog named Pickles. books from the Eyewitness series by DK wear helmets. Some minutes. Age 8 and older. The trophy was Publishing. The books are filled with lots of players, however, This is the first in the epic stolen again in sports facts and great pictures. wore a nose protector series about the animals of 1983. It has never I know school is out and it’s summer. Kids that was a leather flap Redwall Abbey. You could been found. swim at the pool,go to camp or just lie around that covered the nose. listen to the entire series on a The current on long summer evenings with no homework They strapped it around cross-country trip! World Cup trophy to do. their head and held it in place is 14.5 inches high, But don’t forget books. For kids who like with their teeth. weighs 13.6 pounds sports, the libraries are loaded with The first recognized professional football and is made out of 18- sports books. Most of them are player was William “Pudge’’ Heffelfinger, karat gold. in the nonfiction section; look who had been a star at Yale University. The first basketballs were made of leather around the number 790, Heffelfinger got paid $500 to play for panels stitched together and looked like soccer where sports, games and the Allegheny Athletic Association in balls or volleyballs. Some of the early basketballs entertainment books are 1892. even had laces like a football. That made them found. There are books So enjoy your summer vacation, really hard to dribble. that can help you improve but don’t forget to hit the books. During the 1900 Olympics in Paris, the your soccer skills or golf swimming events were held in the Seine River, swing. Biographies of your Fred Bowen is an author of sports not in a swimming pool. favorite athletes. Stories novels for kids. You can find his books Female athletes competed for the first time about kids playing sports. in the fiction section of the kids’ room at in the 1900 Paris Olympics. They played cro- Books that explain the history of your local library. Find out what other Idaho newspapers are saying about... Dean Cameron, Democrats O and the Bible Other views, Opinion 2 / Letters to the editor, Opinion 3 / Affirmative action a distraction?, Opinion 3 Opinion SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] EDITORIAL The future of education lies The Idaho way in small-town classrooms ith about 50 students, Bliss is south-central Idaho’s smallest public high school. With a relative hand- fulW of secondary teachers, Bliss High can’t afford to offer the range of advanced courses students increasingly demand. But within a few years, a student at Bliss will be able to tap the skills of any high school, community Our view: college or university The Idaho instructor in Idaho. Education That’s the promise of the Idaho Education Network Network, potentially could soon the most revolution- ary learning tool since transform the personal comput- public er. schools in Gem State could provide model for Essentially, it will provide expanded Idaho. computer bandwidth What do “We must collaborate and support to classrooms health care reform statewide. That will you think? efforts like those of Gov. Otter, which permit high school We welcome students to take col- By John Stellmon health care. It also comes by truly advance reform of our system.” lege-level courses, or viewpoints giving consumers user- In reforming health care, friendly tools and informa- eventually, any class from our the federal government tion about the cost and rela- Supporting initiatives to surrounding cost and quali- offered in any public could take a lead from what tive quality of what they’re encourage greater personal ty of care. school. readers on is happening right here in buying. That way, they can responsibility. Set direction with regard A senior at Bliss this and Idaho. Gov. C.L. “Butch” make health care choices Without a doubt, reform to the social objectives to be might, for example, Otter and his team have done informed by value, just as is urgently needed. delivered, such as universal take an advanced other issues. an outstanding job in assess- they do with other purchas- The number of options access, rating and under- physics class from ing the underlying problems ing decisions. under consideration is sub- writing reforms, and partic- Coeur d’Alene High School, an ag class and seeking resolutions. After many public hear- stantial, including an option ipation requirements. originating from the University of Idaho The Idaho example ings and summits across our to create a government- Ensure existing govern- campus in Moscow, and a freshman math demonstrates how govern- state, the Governor’s Select operated health plan. ment programs run smooth- ment can effectively and Committee on Health pub- With this, as with all ly and efficiently, setting a class from the College of Southern Idaho appropriately influence lished a variety of recom- reforms, we strongly ques- strong example of offering — all without leaving the Bliss School. reforms in the private, mar- mendations to address the tion any proposal that trades quality, affordable health In a stroke, the state will expand the ket-based health care sys- real culprit — the high cost one set of tough problems care. depth, range and breadth of public educa- tem, rather than trying to of health care — and seek for another. We have a rare opportuni- tion manyfold. compete against it. realistic, free-market solu- It’s unclear, for example, ty to achieve effective, sus- Jerome High School and Shoshone High When Gov. Otter con- tions. how any such government tainable and affordable care School are both part of the first wave of vened a Health Care Summit The recommendations program could ensure a level for all. schools statewide that are plugging into nearly two years ago, the cover many important areas, playing field for private To do so, we must pre- the network this fall. participants envisioned that including: industry, especially given serve the options people The goal is to provide expanded band- every Idahoan would have Supporting the already the overwhelming advan- value now, and create others width to all Idaho’s public high schools by access to quality health care. established Health Care tages inherent to a govern- to ensure no one goes with- This care would be offered Quality and Data ment-run plan. Issues like out coverage. We must col- 2012. through a coordinated sys- Commission to encourage cost shifting, the erosion of laborate and support efforts Then the second phase will begin. It tem that would bring com- the use of the latest technol- employer-sponsored cover- like those of Gov. Otter, involves connecting middle schools, ele- petition to the market and ogy in sharing of medical age, and skyrocketing costs which truly advance reform mentary schools and public libraries to jobs to the health care indus- information and developing are very real and must be of our system. the network, according to Garry Lough, try. It would also encourage quality data; addressed as part of any We pledge our participa- communications director for the network. individuals to make good Establishing medical reform package. tion in this effort and “Those kids will get to travel virtually to lifestyle choices and main- homes to better coordinate As we’ve seen here in encourage others to do the places in the world or country that they tain their health. community health; Idaho, our elected officials same. wouldn’t necessarily be exposed (to),” For patients, the best sup- Recommending numer- can bring focus and leader- Lough said. port comes when insurers, ous insurance reforms; ship to this difficult issue. John Stellmon of hospitals, doctors and care- Promoting transparency At its best, government can: Lewiston is the president of The network is being paid for with a givers work together to pro- of cost and quality informa- Gather the stakeholders Regence BlueShield of combination of $2.95 million of stimulus vide low-cost, high-quality tion; to solve the complex issues Idaho. money and $8 million of other federal dollars. The money comes from discretionary funding that Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter ear- marked for the enterprise. It’s a bold initiative in difficult econom- It’s our job to ask difficult questions ic times, and fully funding it will be a challenge for future Legislatures. outh-central Idaho has concerning this EDA project,’’ questions and CSI’s respons- But its potential is limitless, ranging reason to take pride in 132 FAIRFIELD Beck said in a letter last week. es shown in full at www.mag- S the College of “We are disturbed and in a icvalley.com. from remedial learning to high school Southern Idaho. ST. W. way insulted that the news- We did ask CSI to explain advanced-placement classes to education Home-grown since 1966, paper suggests that CSI how the selection process of the disabled. the college has blossomed James G. Wright would award a contract to an worked, and why CSI officials And the network could be expanded into one of the best-regarded unqualified contractor or that identified the contractors as beyond the state’s borders. Someday, Bliss institutions of its kind, serv- Botkin started looking into any separate donation to the being their team in docu- students may be taking classes from ing more than 11,000 stu- CSI’s relationship with the CSI Foundation during a ments written well before the Harvard. dents each year and helping contractors in mid-June after major capital campaign selection was made. This initiative for this project comes fuel regional economic devel- a retired contractor ques- somehow influenced the Were they tough questions? from Gov. Otter, Superintendent of Public opment by tailoring programs tioned whether CSI had choice of contractor.” You bet. Instruction Tom Luna and Department of to meet the needs of employ- sealed the deal with Starr- “Rather than supporting a But we had the nerve to ask ers. CTA well before the college great project or recognizing because no matter how well- Administration Director Mike Gwartney, Because of this, the Times- staged a public competition the positive impact for the regarded, CSI is not a private who pushed hard to get a reluctant News has consistently sup- that ended with the favored Magic Valley, the newspaper school. Legislature to fund IEN during the last ported the school and unfail- firms beating out nine com- has cast suspicion and doubt Voters created CSI and we session. ingly lauded its efforts in edi- petitors. on the college and its com- all elect the five trustees who It wouldn’t have happened this soon torials. On July 23 Botkin asked mitment to serve the com- supervise it. Nearly 70 per- without stimulus money. Other federal But now CSI President Beck for an interview to go munity,’’he continued. “We cent of the school’s $28 mil- money is available to help pay for the net- Jerry Beck says we’ve insulted over federal, state and college hope … the Times-News will lion annual budget comes work, but eventually the state will have to him and his school — because documents he had collected, be as willing to praise the col- from the public’s pocket, make a substantial investment. It’s a big we asked a few questions but was told the college lege for its proactive efforts in much of it from property commitment. about how business is done would only entertain written making the Magic Valley one taxes and from the state’s But worth every cent. on campus. questions. Even before of the strongest economic General Fund. Those questions had to do receiving them, Beck com- communities in the state.” That makes CSI a public with today’s front-page story plained loud and long about First of all, we never sug- entity, and Jerry Beck a public about the award of a big con- the nature of the inquiry. gested in any way that Starr employee. Neither is beyond struction contract to Starr After seeing them he put his and CTA are not qualified. scrutiny or above reproach. Corp. and the CTA architec- pique in writing: Nor have we ever questioned Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . ...Opinion editor tural firm. I won’t repeat “We are deeply disappoint- the value of the building or Times-News Editor James The members of the editorial board and writers of reporter Ben Botkin’s findings ed with the tone and the the programs it would house. G. Wright may be reached at editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, here, but here’s the story direction of the questions Judge for yourself: Read the 735-3255 or james.wright@ Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. behind the story: asked by the Times-News story and review Botkin’s 25 lee.net. Opinion 2 Sunday, August 2, 2009 OPINION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OTHER VIEWS “What the Department (of Health and either side. The state Here’s what Idaho Constitution says religious newspapers are Welfare) is facing for their budget in 2010 texts can’t be used, so they and 2011 — it isn’t pretty. But I believe can’t. The Constitution also saying about ... there’s actual evidence that the lack of says “political” books immunization actually costs us more.” can’t be used, yet class- .... Cameron steps rooms are full of them. — Sen. Dean Cameron, R-Rupert So now the legal eagles up are trying to sift through truly needy during the religious texts, as long as the matter and produce a Lewiston Tribune deepest recession in 80 they weren’t being used to resolution. The American years. teach doctrine. Civil Liberties Union and Cheers to Sen. Dean It’s about getting every- Case closed? Well, not Idaho Attorney General’s Cameron, R-Rupert. The thing on the table and exactly. Office are involved. It’s a co-chairman of the Idaho everyone at the table so we While the practice is mess. Legislature’s budget-writ- can seriously and mean- happening in many U.S. Whatever the outcome, ing committee, Cameron ingfully talk about the schools, a strict reading of it’s vital Nampa Classical the curricula aren’t being ... joined in a joint com- in the Idaho Legislature. A state of this state. the Idaho Constitution Academy work with the used to teach doctrine. mittee’s endorsement of Republican then, Kemp is That only happens if the could serve as a substan- charter school commission Regardless of which side restoring state support for running as an independent race is competitive. If tial problem for Nampa to ensure it has the over- “wins,”that’s the ultimate childhood immunizations. on a moderate, pro-edu- Otter senses his opponent Classical Academy. The sight needed to make sure goal all should agree on. The feds paid for unin- cation plank. has no chance, he’ll have state Constitution con- sured kids, and that pro- Ullman, a Republican, is no reason to engage, and tains the following sen- gram will continue. But, to an Ada County commis- frankly, Idaho can’t afford tence: “No books, papers, save more than $2 million, sioner. the silence ... tracts or documents of a Gov. Butch Otter’s admin- Peterson, who political, sectarian or Happy th istration canceled helping announced his candidacy ... the Bible in denominational character 80 kids whose parents have in a Boise “bikini bar,”is shall be used or introduced health insurance. running as a Republican school in any schools established Lu Dene Hopkins Between co-pays and and has no intention of under the provisions of August ,  deductibles, many parents winning. Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa (the Constitution.)” There  N. College Rd, Apt  will end up paying the cost Missing from this eclec- are no specified references Send greetings to: Twin Falls  themselves — and may put tic group is a major The Nampa Classical made in the document to Email: [email protected] it off. Physicians may have Republican or Democratic Academy’s plans to use exceptions for historical fewer incentives to provide candidate. religious texts as part of its and literary purposes that that service. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter curricula has thrown open don’t delve into doctrine. Since 2004, the per- is going to seek a second the door to a brouhaha And therein lies the centage of Idaho kids who term. He just hasn’t made about whether the use of problem. If the national have been vaccinated the official declaration. such books is appropriate. standard allows the use of dropped from 70 percent But the governor is raising Closing that door won’t be religious texts in public to 57.6 percent — worst in money, and he told nearly as simple as organ- schools, as long as it’s for the nation. Spokesman Review izers of the new charter historical and literary “What the Department reporter Betsy Russell this school might have hoped. study, but the Idaho (of Health and Welfare) is week that Republicans are Idaho Superintendent of Constitution doesn’t facing for their budget in recruiting candidates, but Public Instruction Tom expressly permit it, then 2010 and 2011 — it isn’t “not for the office of gov- Luna .... said in March what? pretty,”Cameron said. But ernor — I can assure you.“ that school boards in There are solid argu- “I believe there’s actual Democrats have formed Idaho could decide to use ments to be made on evidence that the lack of a candidate recruitment immunization actually committee for the 2010 costs us more.” election cycle with an I want to thank my family Getting ready for 2010 emphasis on the gover- Diana, Lynn, Tisha, Bonnie, Ramona and allll my nor’s race. grandkids for the wonderful 80th birthday party ... where are the “We intend to offer a better alternative — some- in my honor. Also the out of state relatives and Democrats? one who has a clear vision many friends who came that I hadn’t seen for a for Idaho’s future, espe- long time. Well over 100 in all brought back so Post Register, Idaho Falls cially our economic mamanyny hhappya and sometimes sad mmemories.emories. future,”Democrat Party Nearly anyone can Chairman Keith Roark said I love you and thanks again.n. run for governor. in a news release. Kate Pearson Not everyone With all due respect should, of to Pro-Life, course, but Rammell, Chaney, who wants to Kemp, Ullman and be the heavy Peterson, Idaho des- ! ! ! It’s Coming ! ! ! who tells Pro- perately needs the Life, Rex Democratic Party to Rammell, Lee R. find a substantive candi- Chaney Jr., Jana Kemp, date capable of articulat- Sharon Ullman or Pete ing an alternate vision of Peterson they should sit how the state should be this one out? governed. Rammell, you’ve heard This isn’t about electing of. Following his unsuc- a Democrat. Voters will cessful run as an inde- decide that. It’s about pendent candidate for the engaging as many people U.S. Senate last year, as possible during a time Rammell drifted back into of great uncertainty and the Republican Party. change. Chaney lives in Preston It’s about having a and will run as a statewide discussion con- Democrat, though his Web cerning how we educate 208-436-4FUN site says he isn’t a our children, collect taxes, Democrat. punish criminals and Kemp served one term deliver services to the

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merica’s war over California’s Proposition racial preferences did not is underdevelopment, not do not acknowledge that affirmative action 209 banned racial prefer- panic minorities; it pan- discrimination. Success in this underdevelopment is A has gone on longer ences in all state institu- icked institutional modernity will demand primarily a black responsi- than any of the country’s tions, scaring supporters America. profound cultural changes bility. And yet it is — as military conflicts, and over Shelby across the country. So the question that fol- — changes in child-rear- historically unfair as it the decades each side of But the research follow- lowed from the Michigan ing, a restoration of mar- may be, as much as it this debate has spawned a Steele ing from this scare has cases — how long will riage and family, a focus on seems to blame the victim. vast literature of argu- been politicized and dis- minorities need some form academic rigor, a greater In human affairs we are ment. So I feel some dread was to achieve two credited. Most important, of racial preferences? — is appreciation of entrepre- responsible not just for our in seeing the debate newly redemptions simultane- it has completely failed to the wrong question. A bet- neurialism and an embrace “just” fate, but also for our enlivened today. Yet the ously. As society gave a show that affirmative ter question is: How long it of individual development existential fate. Sotomayor nomination, preference to its former action ever closes the aca- will take American institu- as the best road to group But continuing black the Supreme Court’s deci- victims in employment demic gap between tions to feel legitimate development. underdevelopment will sion in the Ricci case and and education, it hoped to minorities and whites. And without granting racial Whites are embarrassed flush both races out of the election of our first redeem both those victims failing in this, affirmative preferences? After the to speak forthrightly about their postures and make black president make it and itself. When America action also fails to help Michigan cases, Justice black underdevelopment, most discussions of race in inevitable. finally acknowledged in blacks achieve true equali- Sandra Day O’Connor and blacks are too proud to America, outside a context What is the future of the 1960s its heartless ty with whites. Without famously surmised that openly explore it for all to of development, irrele- group preferences in betrayal of democracy this underlying parity blacks would need prefer- see. So, by unspoken vant. America? Doesn’t a black where blacks were con- there can never be true ences for 25 more years. agreement, we discuss president render them cerned, the loss of moral equality in employment, Sadly, it will probably take black underdevelopment Shelby Steele is a senior obsolete? Or does an inci- authority was profound. In income levels, rates of blacks longer than that to in a language of discrimi- fellow at the Hoover dent like the arrest of their monochrome white- home ownership, educa- completely overcome nation and injustice. We Institution at Stanford Harvard professor Henry ness, the institutions of tional achievement and the nearly four centuries of rejoin the exhausted affir- University. He wrote this Louis Gates point to the this society became rest. oppression. mative action debate as if commentary for The continuing need for affir- emblems of the very evil But affirmative action Today’s “black” problem it really mattered, and we Washington Post. mative action? America had just acknowl- has been quite effective in Unfortunately, this pre- edged. its actual, if unacknowl- occupation with prefer- Affirmative action has edged, purpose. It has ences may be a fool’s always been more about restored moral authority errand. With black youths the restoration of legiti- and legitimacy to performing worse on the macy to American institu- American institutions. SAT in 2000 than in 1990, tions than the uplift of When the Supreme Court CongratulatesCongratulates the obsession with affir- blacks and other minori- seemed ready to nullify the mative action may only ties. For 30 years after its idea of racial preferences help us avoid the more inception, no one even in the 2003 University of troubling reality: the bothered to measure its Michigan affirmative ongoing underdevelop- effectiveness in minority action cases, more than Top Lending Partner of IdaMortgage Home Loans in Southcentral Idaho! ment that keeps so many progress. Advocates of 100 amicus briefs were 2nd Quarter, 2009 blacks non-competitive. racial preferences tried to submitted to the court by It is important to prove that these policies American institutions in Thanks! remember that the original actually helped minorities support of group prefer- goal of affirmative action only after 1996, when ences. The possible end of

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