Recycling Operations by Nate Poppino Times-News Writer Mystery It Takes a Few More Empty Pop Cans These Days for 10-Year-Old Boys to Earn Some Recycling Cash

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January 4, 2009 $1.50 MagicValley.com the Cardboard conundrum Economy takes its toll Migdal on recycling operations By Nate Poppino Times-News writer mystery It takes a few more empty pop cans these days for 10-year-old boys to earn some recycling cash. The nosedive the economy took last year INSIDE dragged recycling companies’ customers Officials say along for the ride, said T.F. recycling Russ Taylor, manager program of Pacific Steel and holds steady. Recycling in Twin Falls. Manufacturers don’t See page A2 need the raw resources, he said, and valuable overseas markets are seeing the same problems. “All the cardboard mills are full,” Taylor said. “We still take it. Some of it is just sitting around.”

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Israeli troops By Andrea Jackson Times-News writer invade Gaza Photo illustration by ASHLEY SMITH and BRADLEY GUIRE/Times-News to halt rockets By Ibrahim Barzak and Jason Keyser Associated Press writers

Fifteen years ago, a mother disappeared near Gooding. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Thousands of Israeli troops backed by columns of tanks and helicopter gunships launched a ground offensive in Gaza Saturday night, Now, the county sheriff is reopening the with officials saying they expected a lengthy fight in the densely populated territory after eight days of punishing airstrikes failed to halt militant rocket attacks on Israel. mysterious case of Rose Migdal. The incursion set off fierce clashes with Palestinian militants and Gaza’s Hamas rulers vowed the coastal strip would be a • • • “graveyard’’ for Israelis forces. “This will not be easy and it will not be losure is a dream for Robert Hinman, a thought was an old soccer ball. He gave it a kick, and short,’’ Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Colorado Springs man who’s spent half to his horror discovered that it was a human skull. Please see ISRAEL, Page A4 his life without a mother. How Migdal came to die in the desert remains a C Hinman’s mom, Rose Migdal, was 45 mystery. She had a history of mental problems related when she went missing near Gooding on to bipolar disorder, but Hinman believes foul play was Oct. 20, 1993. behind his mom’s disappearance and death, which Her red 1992 Chevrolet was found high-centered on remains an open cold case in Gooding County. a rock pile in the desert southeast of Gooding. An “I think about this every day, I want closure on this,” extensive search for the mother of two turned up he said. nothing. The Wyoming woman was officially declared Fifteen years later, Hinman could get some answers. dead in March 1997. Retired Gooding County Sheriff Jim Jax has put forth A year later, a sheep herder tending his flock two a new theory: Migdal was murdered, and the motive miles from where the car was found saw what he was money.

• • • AP photo Raed Azzam, 23, right, of Deerport, N.Y., protests R EAD THE REST OF THE STORY ON A3 Saturday in New York’s Times Square demanding an end to the Israeli attacks on Gaza.

.CTIGXCTKCVKQPKPUVCVGICUVCZGU The current 18.4 cents a gallon federal gas excise tax hasn’t Oregon looks at taxing mileage instead of gas increased since 1997, however state taxes can change daily. Total state gasoline taxes per gallon, Oct. 1, 2008 By Ryan Kost could pose a threat to road But Oregon is ahead of the transit programs in good shape. 0 to 10 cents 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 to 49 Associated Press writer upkeep, which is paid for largely nation in exploring the concept, But over the long term, com- Lowest: 14¢ U.S. average: with gasoline taxes. even though it will probably be mission members say, the 30¢ PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is “I’m glad we’re taking a look at years before any mileage tax is nation should consider taxing among a growing number of it before the potholes get so big adopted. mileage rather than gasoline as WY. states exploring ways to tax driv- that we can’t even get out of Congress is talking about it, drivers use more fuel-efficient CA. D.C. ers based on the number of them,’’ said Leroy Younglove, a too. A congressional commis- and electric vehicles. DEL. miles they drive instead of how Portland driver who participated sion has envisioned a system As cars burn less fuel, “the gas R.I. Highest: much gas they use, even going so in a recent pilot program. similar to the prototype Oregon tax isn’t going to fill the bill,’’ said 48.7¢ far as to install GPS monitoring The proposal is not without tested in 2006-2007. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, a devices in 300 vehicles. critics, including drivers who are The National Commission on member of the House Trans- The idea first emerged nearly concerned about privacy and Surface Transportation Infra- portation and Infrastructure 10 years ago as Oregon lawmak- others who fear the tax could structure Financing is consider- Committee. NOTE: Includes state excise tax and other taxes; Alaska’s gas taxes have been ers worried that fuel-efficient eliminate the financial incentive ing calling for higher gas taxes to suspended until Aug. 31, 2009 cars such as gas-electric hybrids for buying efficient vehicles. keep highways, bridges and Please see MILES, Page A4 SOURCE: American Petroleum Institute AP

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TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Pat’s Picks ... Pat Marcantonio ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TODAY’S DEADLINE Three things to do today Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center dance, Reservations deadline for Jan. 6 Magic with music by the Melody Masters, 2 to 5 Valley New Neighbors Club luncheon, with • If you don’t ski, go tub- hill, dance to the Melody Arena in Hagerman. The p.m., at the center, 530 Shoshone St. W., program: yoga, 11:30 a.m., Vickie’s ing. Many ski areas have Masters from 2 to 5 p.m. at instructor is Phil Dawson. $4 per person, 734-5084. Catering (by Norm’s Cafe), 803 Main Ave., places to zoom down on a the Twin Falls Senior To sign up, call 208-324- “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Twin Falls, $12, 734-8418. tube or call the Sawtooth Citizens Center, 530 2059. presented by Company of Fools, 3 p.m., National Forest headquar- Shoshone St. W. The cost is Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, TODAY’S MEETING MEMO ters at 737-3200 for places $4 per person. Have your own pick you • $25 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and Meeting memo for Jan. 5 meeting of to go. All you need is warm A free horsemanship want to share? Something clothes, hot chocolate and, course will be taught to that is unique to the area $10 for children (ages 18 and younger), Magic Valley Region of Idaho Chapter of (208) 578-9122. of course, a tube. high school and college- and that may take people by the American Society of Farm Managers • If you want to move over level people starting Jan. 7 surprise? E-mail me at and Rural Appraisers, guest speaker Twin a floor, instead of down a at the Billingsley State Park [email protected]. CHURCH EVENTS Falls County Sheriff Tom Carter, 7 a.m., First Sunday of Month luncheon, pizza for Depot Grill, 545 Shoshone St. S., Twin friends and neighbors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Falls, 733-0874 or Wendell United Methodist Church, 175 E. [email protected]. Main St., Wendell, freewill offering, (208) Recycling 536-2305. Life Church of the Magic Valley in Jerome To have an event listed, please submit the Continued from page A1 healing service, open to the general public name of the event, a brief description, Chris Carey, a district manager for PSI and anyone who needs to be healed, 5 time, place, cost and contact number to Suzanne Browne by e-mail at Environmental Systems, p.m. pre-service prayer with service at 6 said he’d heard “horror p.m. (public may attend both services), [email protected]; by fax, 734- stories” where U.S. com- Life Church, 425 E. Nez Perce (100 5538; or by mail, Times-News, P.O.Box panies loaded up ships South), Jerome, LIFECHURCHMV.COM or 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. Deadline with recycling to sell in (208) 324-5876. is noon, four days in advance of the event. China, but were paying that country’s companies to take the materials by the time the ships were halfway there. “I’ve heard China has PHOTOGRAPHIC M EMORY three months of recyclables on the ground,” he said. So recyclers work to send out what they can, MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News and await the day when An employee of Magic Valley Recycling operates a forklift to move bales of things rebalance. cardboard around the Twin Falls facility Tuesday. A souring economy has hurt Eventually, the drop in recycling, and many companies have stopped paying as much for cardboard, packaging and shipping cans and other recyclable items. finished goods will cause a drop in recyclables, which then will mean less Officials say T.F. recycling program items coming into their facilities and a balance of supply and demand, said holds steady, despite drop Rick Gillihan, general manager of Western By Nate Poppino Recycling — Magic Valley Times-News writer BY THE NUMBERS Recycling’s sister compa- 715,126 ny in Boise. The total amount of trash pounds, or 358 tons, of trash “There really isn’t any- kept out of the landfill by recycled through Twin Falls’ thing that we can do,” Twin Falls’ recycling program program in FY 2008 Gillihan said. “We’re just continues to drop, according encouraging customers to numbers provided by the 19,015 to hang in there and bear city. tons sent to the landfill from with us.” But the overall percentage city bins during the same Tightened profit mar- of recycled trash has stayed span gins mean Idaho recyclers steady, and both city and now pay out less. Lori waste-company officials say Photo courtesy Twin Falls Public Library $31,500 Mahler with Western they see little change in the The home of benefit to the city from recy- Waste Services said her number of people recycling. Glenn and cling revenue and landfill company’s checks from The city signed a five-year, Vivian Trail, savings in FY 2008 Magic Valley Recycling nearly $7,000-a-month con- Source: City of Twin Falls which was are 10 percent of what tract in October 2005 with located at the they once were. PSI Environmental Systems southwest cor- “That recycling check to run the voluntary pro- that doesn’t pay much mind ner of Blue pays for our services,” gram. Residents subsequent- to recycling. Lakes Mahler said, noting that ly received a 90-gallon tub for “This is the part of the Boulevard the company expects the cardboard, cans and newspa- country where most folks dig North and Filer payments to increase pers. a hole in their back 40 and again over time. About 761,500 pounds of pour (their garbage) in the Avenue, was Cardboard no longer recyclable trash was diverted hole,” he said. removed in pays for customers look- from the landfill in the 2007 Twin Falls’ latest decline is 2000 to make ing to drop it off at Pacific, fiscal year through the pro- several times larger than one room for Taylor said. Aluminum gram. But that figure that caught the attention of Schuck’s Auto cans are down to 22 cents dropped to 715,100 pounds the City Council in per pound from 55 to 65 in the 2008 year, which ended December 2007. Its members Parts store. ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News last year, and his compa- Sept. 30. then expressed concerns ny has seen reductions in Figures also show, howev- about how the program oper- hours and staff in er, that the percentage of ated, and PSI sales manager response to the problem. diverted trash has stayed Les Reitz said the company COMING UP IN THE TIMES-NEWS The lower reimbursement right around 2 percent of had endured staffing prob- rates may lead to another waste sent to the landfill lems, customers not breaking problem, Taylor said: since the program’s incep- cardboard down correctly more recyclables headed tion, said city Sanitation and totes going unused. for the trash heap. Director Sherry Jeff. Council members contact- “People recycle That means there’s been a ed Wednesday said they had- because of the money, for decline in waste overall, n’t reviewed the latest figures the most part,” he said, something probably attribut- yet, but all expressed hopes noting that those who able to the economy, said for the program to improve. don’t will keep recycling Chris Carey, PSI district man- Mayor Lance Clow said Take the Tour ‘DIY Disasters’ Restaurant rounds no matter the earnings. ager. only setting out one type of It seems that less goods “You’re going to see a drop material each week may Our fitness reviewer leads It’s your chance to What dishes are are coming in overall. in volume with the recession improve PSI’s ability to pick you through the Twin Falls tell us about home our regional chefs Gillihan said his company anyway, because people are recyclables up, and said he YMCA’s new features. improvement gone wrong. experimenting with? is usually swamped dur- buying a lot less stuff,” Carey wishes it was easier to track MONDAY IN HEALTHY & FIT TUESDAY IN HOME & GARDEN WEDNESDAY IN FOOD ing Christmas, but wasn’t said. who is and isn’t recycling. this year, a sign that It can be challenging to Trip Craig, with Clow the only retailers were selling less. start up a city recycling pro- other current council mem- At the same time, Sherry gram. But others near and far ber around for the 2005 vote, Seasonal percentage Little Lost 103% 44% Jeff, sanitation director across the nation have seen wondered whether residents’ Watershed % of Avg. peak Henrys Fork/Teton 95% 40% for the city of Twin Falls, theirs pay off. consciences pushed more of Salmon 104% 43% Upper Snake Basin 102% 44% said PSI officials told her A high mark seems to be them to recycle at first. And Big Wood 100% 42% Oakley 98% 39% Little Wood 110% 45% Salmon Falls 107% 44% they had to run extra Carson City, Nev. — nearly council member David E. Big Lost 109% 44% As of Jan. 3 trucks this past week to 55,000 people in 2007 — Johnson laid into everything collect all the recycling which states on its Web site from the inconvenience of that was put out, though that its program for cans, the blue tubs to the various Go to Magicvalley.com to find a ski report at the Snow Center. the city has seen some- newspapers, plastic and glass rules for breaking down and what of a drop in both bottles and other materials separating recyclables. recycling and trash. achieved a recycling rate of “If we’re really going to get CIRCULATION Both Taylor and 40 percent in 2007. serious about recycling, it’s Circulation director Laura Stewart . . . . .735-3327 IDAHO LOTTERY Gillihan estimated their No one at the city could be going to take a different level Twin Falls and other areas ...... 733-0931, ext. 1 Burley-Rupert-Paul-Oakley ...... 678-2201 Saturday, Jan. 3 markets may start to reached Wednesday to talk of commitment,” Johnson PUBLISHER Circulation phones open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and recover by the second about the program. But Jay said. Brad Hurd ...... 735-3345 6 to 11 a.m. on weekends for questions about 17 22 24 38 55 Powerball: 24 quarter of 2009. But they Paxson, environmental coor- PSI officials plan to sit NEWSROOM delivery, new subscriptions and vacation stops. If Power Play: 3 won’t spring back to nor- dinator for the nearby city of down with the city soon to Editor James G. Wright ...... 735-3255 you don’t receive your paper by 6:30 a.m., call the Saturday, Jan. 3 News tips before 5 p.m...... 735-3246 number for your area before 10 a.m. for redelivery. mal right away, and Taylor Elko, Nev., said he thinks his talk about enhancing the News tips after 5 p.m...... 735-3220 MAIL INFORMATION WILD CARD: said it could be a couple city is within a year of getting recycling program, Carey Letters to the editor ...... 735-3266 The Times-News (UPS 631-080) is published daily 5 12 13 19 21 Jack of Spades of years before the indus- its own curbside program said. 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ing when you don’t know then, or if it was from the the what happened.” sheep herder’s kick or an ani But that was before he mal scavenging. End Your Pain! heard Jax’s theory. “Antemortem injury can not be entirely ruled out,” wrote Robert Yohe, an anthropologist who studied “I don’t know who killed Migdal’s bones for the sher Migdal her, for sure,” said Jax. iff’s office in 1998. “I do know who drove Gough, who succeeded Jax her body out into the desert as Gooding County Sheriff in and dumped her.” 1997, didn’t fully recall the Continued from page A1 Jax, who personally han case when he was contacted mystery dled the case until 1997, for this story. After reviewing when he retired shortly the old, inactive case files at before the bones were found, the request of the Times- said he didn’t initially consid News, he called Jax and Help solve er the case to be a homicide. learned — for the first time Migdal was in Idaho only But as the years passed, he — that Jax had identified a about a week before she dis the mystery came to think otherwise. suspect, and considered rob appeared. To report any information Jax thinks Migdal was bery as a possible motive. In the photo from her connected with the case, call killed somewhere in Jerome And he learned that there Wyoming driver’s license, her the Gooding County Sheriff’s County and that a woman — may well be unexplored evi eyes are intense, wide and Office: 208-934-4421 he knows a name but says dence that could put Jax’s Dr. Sam Barker slightly offkilter. There’s no he’ll keep it to himself for suspect at the place where smile. now — drove her car into the the car was found. When interviewed by desert to dump the body but Gough said he plans to Chiropractor investigators, her family ions were stuffed under it, then became stuck when try meet Jax this week and to Twin Falls Native members were unclear on soaked with an unknown ing to leave the scene. comb the evidence room to exactly why she drove to substance. Stove burners “I do have a witness who see what’s still there. Idaho, though just before were pulled off. A bed sheet saw the person driving the “We’ll have to see what Gentle, Affordable Family Care leaving Wyoming, Migdal and towels were missing and car out in that direction happens,” Gough said Accepts Medicare/Medicaid had been a patient at a men the mattress was flipped where the car was stuck,” Jax Thursday. tal hospital. Her mental over. said. “I don’t want to impli Hinman, who was 14 when Only Provider of Spinal Decompression for problems were so severe she Her small dog, which she cate anyone without proof.” his mother disappeared, said Bulging Disc/Arthritis had already surrendered cus took everywhere, was still in The car was found miles he’s long hoped to hear more tody of her two sons to their the room, without food or from any paved road. Getting about his mother’s disap Headaches, Neck & Back Pain father. water though there were there required crossing a pearance and death, and When she left Riverton, ample groceries in the kitch canal at a remote bridge fears he may never know Wyo., she had at least $750 in enette. known only to locals. what happened. cash, a gift from her now Migdal had tried suicide “How would a woman Without closure, he said, FREE EXAM & deceased mother, Edna years earlier, her mother told from Wyoming know? It had he dreads the thought that CONSULTATION $35.00 Moore of Lander, Wyo. investigators, but her sister to be someone else who his mother might have been Migdal checked into the inlaw, Christine Moore of knew the area,” said Jax. murdered by a family mem X Ray & First Holiday Motel on Jerome’s Ogden, Utah, said last week “I think the body had ber, if not a stranger. Adjustment Main Street on Oct. 15, 1993, that the family doesn’t con already been done,” he said. “I’ve been kind of waiting (New Patient Special) paying $29 for one night in sider that likely. “This gal (his suspect) was for this phone call for a Mention This Ad room 15. The next day, she “A suicidal person would trying to get back. The head while,” he said, adding that put down $540 for a month’s have left a body,” Moore said. light switch was still pulled he hopes Gooding County stay. “Why was she not found?” on, so we know it was night.” presses the case. “At that Call this week! The motel’s owner, the late Robert Hinman also said In 1993, Gooding County time, forensic stuff wasn’t the John McDowell, later told he wonders why his mother’s didn’t have much in the way best, like it is today.” deputies that she was “flash boots and clothing — not of forensic capabilities. 7368858 ing” a lot of cash. even buttons — have never “We didn’t consider it a Andrea Jackson may be 1139 FALLS AVE. E., SUITE B A week later, on Oct. 23, been found. homicide scene, we didn’t reached at 208-735-3380 or TWIN FALLS Across From Hastings, Shop Ctr sheriff’s deputies found her “Why didn’t they find her take the pains that we should [email protected]. abandoned car. It was clothing? It just seems have with fingerprints,” Jax locked, but a window was weird,” Hinman said. “She said. rolled down enough to reach never disappeared before.” Someone had urinated by in and open the door. Letters found in Migdal’s the car, and left soiled toilet The latest happenings in Buhl. “This just doesn’t seem room contained nothing to paper there, Jax said. He he Buhl Chamber of Commerce Awards massage therapy certifi cate, and a pickup spray-on right,” a deputy wrote about lead investigators to consider remembers collecting sam TBanquet will be held Saturday, January th, bed liner. Migdal’s abandoned vehicle. suicide, according to reports ples as evidence, but county , at Clear Lakes Country Club. A no-host h e Chamber of Commerce luncheons are being The small red fourdoor in the Gooding County cold commissioners later rejected social hour will start at : pm including prelude held once a month, the fi rst Tuesday of every month, sedan was out of gas and the case file. his request for $3,000 to run music by Linday Murray. At : pm, a chicken and at the Eighth Street “Arts” Center,  th Avenue, battery was dead. The key Current Gooding County DNA tests. beef buff et style dinner will be served including in Buhl. h e January th luncheon, from :- was in the ignition, turned Sheriff Shaun Gough, who “I see where the commis a desert cart. Banquet tickets are $ each. : pm, will feature Buhl Mayor Charles Sheridan on. A shoeprint marked the did not become involved in sioners were coming from Danny Marona will be the featured keynote speaking on Buhl economics. Lunch cost is $. driver’s side door. the case until after the bones because we didn’t have a speaker. Raffl e tickets will be sold at the door. Raf- For more information or reservations for either The windshield wipers were found, initially said it’s body,” he said. “They said fl e items include a Soldier Mountain Ski package, a event, please call the Buhl Chamber at -. were twisted and mangled, possible that Migdal drove without a body we can’t even jetting out unnaturally from into the desert, ran out of prove she’s dead.” the glass. Side mirrors, bro gas, got stuck, got mad, beat Even now, investigators ken. up her car, then took off cannot say exactly how Rose It was loaded with clothes. walking. Migdal died. Her skull was five A power cord was hanging “It would be nice to solve fractured, but experts could from the window, and small it,” Gough said. “It’s frustrat n’t say if she was still alive change and crumpled bills littered the dry ground. MENU Searchers the next day fol WOW! lowed footprints leading 150 yards northeast from the 22008 Christmas Food spot before losing the trail. 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Continued from page A1 The federal gas tax has not The difference in tax based The next Congress “could been raised since 1993, and on mileage or on gasoline begin to set the stage, per- nearly two dozen states have would be small — “pennies haps looking at some much not changed their taxes since per transaction at the pump,’’ more robust pilot programs, 1997, according to the Whitty said. to begin the research, to work American Road & But the mileage tax still with manufacturers.’’ Transportation Builders faces several major obstacles. Gov. Ted Kulongoski has Association. For one, Oregon accounts included development In Oregon’s pilot program, for only a small part of auto money for the tax in his budg- officials equipped 300 vehi- sales, so the state can’t go it et proposal, and interest is cles with GPS transponders alone. A multistate or nation- growing in a number of other that worked wirelessly with al system would be needed. states. service station pumps, allow- Another concern is that Governors in Idaho and ing drivers to pay their such devices could threaten Rhode Island have consid- mileage tax just as they do privacy. Whitty said he and ered systems that would their gas tax. his task force have assured require drivers to report their Whitty said the test, which people that the program does Has the holiday season been mileage when they register involved two gas stations in not track detailed movement vehicles. the Portland area, proved the and that driving history is not In North Carolina last idea could work. stored and cannot be a bit ‘ruff’ on you? month, a panel suggested Though the GPS devices accessed by law enforcement charging motorists a quarter- did not track the cars’ loca- agencies. It’s time to make ‘Ruff’ roll over! 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Malone When kids are young, they Why farmers years ago, when the 11th ry class — which his son Colin joined the service in 1941, just see their father as a father, grade international history attends — he was looking for before the attack on Pearl said Lorraine Decker, 56, students at the Vineyard ways to make history fun. He Harbor and the U.S. entry Malone’s daughter, who lives Christian Home School hit on the helmet. into the war. in New Jersey. But the Co-op in Boise were in sec- So Mansfield brought it to Along the journey, the stu- research by Vineyard students are never happy ond or third grade. his students and gave them a dents learned something else: helped her understand more But the students know mission: Find out about the History is real. And learning about her father. y dad was a wheat “Enough?” my dad about him. They know he man who wrote his name in about it is fun. Malone’s family filled in grower in eastern served in World War II as a the leather lining. “It’s like bringing history some of the blanks the stu- M Idaho, and when- would reply. “Gosh medic. They know he was For two weeks, they back to our time,’’ said Austin dents hadn’t learned about ever it would rain for several stationed in Europe — like- Googled, read a newspaper Townend, 17, of Boise. his life. days my mom would ask almighty, too much ly France, Italy and North obit and studied the military Students also discovered He told Decker he joined him if he’d had enough pre- Africa. unit — 16th Battalion Medical the whereabouts of Malone’s the Army because he thought cipitation. is never enough in They started their inves- Detachment — to which family, when they found his it was the only way he’d ever “Enough?” he’d reply. tigation from a peculiar Malone belonged. obituary online. Family mem- see Europe. “Gosh almighty, too much is farming.” place: Malone’s Army hel- Michael Page, 17, discov- bers didn’t know what to Boy, did he see Europe. never enough in farming.” met, in which he wrote his ered through online and make of the initial calls from Records show his unit was in I thought about dad last going to do with all that name, company and Army other sources that the helmet students. But as they came to Sicily, mainland Italy and weekend as I sat at the money. serial number. was not World War I issue, as know the students and France. breakfast table reading the “Well,” he said, “I’ll proba- Now the students are Mansfield had thought, but Mansfield, they embraced the Malone received a Purple newspaper. It had been bly just keep farming until making a Christmas gift of likely one used in the late work the students had done. Heart, though family mem- snowing steadily for a week, it’s gone.” the helmet — which their 1930s or early 1940s or was Malone — everyone called bers aren’t sure why. “I’m and I’d just had to rescue Is a farmer ever happy? teacher, Dennis Mansfield, possibly British-made. him Tony — was like many guessing he was injured help- the family’s venerable Lhasa Five years ago, when artist has owned for nearly 40 Lanae Langdon, 17, typed World War II vets and didn’t ing someone else,’’ Morin apso, Petunia, from a snow- Ralph Lehrman created the years — to Malone’s family, Malone’s serial number into talk much about his war expe- said. drift in the backyard where statue of I.B. Perrine that including his wife, two she had become high-cen- now overlooks the Snake children and grandchil- tered. Then I came across a River Canyon, he crafted dren. headline that read, “When Perrine with his arm extend- The family is delighted. lots of snow isn’t enough ed and his palm upturned, “I think it is awesome snow: Storms help add to as if awaiting a crop subsidy that someone found his snowpack levels, but could check. That’s about right. name in the helmet,’’ said FREE do more.” In late June 1997 I was sit- Diane Morin, Malone’s The article quoted Ron ting in the Curry Cafe one daughter, who lives in Abramovich, a federal gov- morning, nursing a cup of Bolton, Conn. ULTIMATE BODY CHALLENGE ernment hydrologist, as coffee. The Snake River was Mansfield is well-known 2009 Transform your body and WIN BIG! worrying that the snow of overflowing its banks, in Idaho for his work sup- the previous two weeks had threatening the city of Twin porting evangelical been too dry. 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Lincoln 914 Main St. 890 Shoshone St. E 1097 Blue Lakes Blvd. 317 Poleline Rd. 160 S. Idaho St. School graduate to owning a Week’s close Week ago (AP) Last week the S&P 500 finished up 6.8 per- issues outnumbered decliners by about 5 to 1 on Financial cent, while the Nasdaq rose 6.7 percent. The the New York Stock Exchange. Consolidated vol- Dow Jones industrial average: 9,034.69 8,515.55 snapshot Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose ume came to 3.48 billion shares, compared with Standard & Poors 500: 931.80 872.80 6.39, or 1.28 percent, to 505.84. Advancing 3.75 billion on Wednesday. Commodities Indexes: 233.92 215.28 B INSIDE: What’s in store for our SUNDAY JANUARY 4, 2009 TIMES-NEWS BUSINESS EDITOR JOSHUA PALMER: (208) 735-3231 [email protected] weather? Find out on page B4 INSIDE: Your Business, B2 | Weather, B4 Credit freeze puts chill on financial dealmaking By Dana Hedgpeth in New York. In the the very generous, billion and $135.6 billion in Slow to Merge The Washington Post United States the cheap terms they deals, respectively, ranked The credit crisis put a severe crimp in merger and acquisitions activity last year. value of deals had before.” next, according to Dealogic. What a difference a year dropped 29 per- The value of The company’s data extends 2008 2007 Industry Value in No. of Industry Value in No. of makes. cent to $1.1 tril- 2008 mergers and acqui- to Dec. 22. billions deals billions deals With the virtual collapse of lion. IN REVIEW sitions was largest In the United States, the Finance $15.56 37 Utility & energy $46.43 13 credit markets and the drying “There were in the U.S. financial number of buyouts — deals Professional services 9.82 104 Telecom 42.43 38 up of money from private record highs in 2006 and 2007 sector as the credit crisis undertaken by private equity Health care 8.53 64 Finance 42.01 43 equity firms, 2008 turned out in terms of the volume of spurred linkups. The sector firms — dropped roughly 32 Oil & gas 4.09 19 Professional services 32.68 145 to be a very slow year for deals,” said Josh Lerner, a did $157.9 billion in deals, percent to 635 deals valued at Telecom 3.93 18 Health care 30.61 82 mergers and acquisitions. professor of investment with Bank of America’s $44.4 $61 billion, from 930 deals Technology 3.72 127 Dining & lodging 27.58 17 Globally, there were 37,445 banking at Harvard Business billion acquisition of Merrill valued at $375 billion in 2007. Chemicals 2.07 19 Real estate 23.07 6 deals, totaling $3.3 trillion, School. “What ended up hap- Lynch accounting for the Financial industry buyouts Food & beverage 2.04 23 Retail 17.83 50 down 29 percent from record pening with the credit crunch lion’s share. The health-care were the largest in value, at Leisure & recreation 1.55 11 Auto & truck 17.63 29 volume in 2007, according to is that people couldn’t get and consumer products Retail 1.15 18 Technology 17.45 135 Dealogic, a data research firm access to debt financing at industries, which did $138.6 Please see DEALS, Page B3 SOURCE: Dealogic THE WASHINGTON POST More Inside Standout 2008 fund managers staying defensive, B2 World markets kick New Year off with rallies. B3 Manufacturing index drops to 28-year low, B3

“Too many families live with no cushion, so when something goes wrong, they turn to payday lenders.” Auto industry — Elizabeth Warren, chairwoman of a congressional watchdog panel on the $700 billion bailout girds for chilling Dec. sales report By Dan Strumpf Associated Press writer “All the negative factors that were NEW YORK — The good news for the auto industry with us the last in December came when General Motors and three months will Chrysler got their federal bailout. The bad news is still have an impact coming Monday, when automakers are expected to on sales in report another month of staggering sales declines. December as well.” Many analysts are pre- — Jesse Toprak, execu- dicting the industry to tive director of industry report that U.S. sales in analysis for auto Web December dropped about site Edmunds.com 40 percent, bringing an official close to what has been one of the industry’s level in more than 26 years, most trying years and pro- as skittish consumers viding little hope for much avoided big purchases, improvement in 2009. unemployment and home “I’m off the same 40 per- foreclosures rose, and tight cent that everyone else is,” credit markets made it dif- said David Kelleher, owner ficult for some willing buy- of two Chrysler dealerships ers to obtain loans. in the Philadelphia area. Edmunds expects sales “I’ve had to downsize for the full year will total quickly to get in front of just over 13 million, down RICK LOOMIS/Los Angeles Times this. We’re hanging in 18 percent from 2007 and there.” the lowest level since 1992, Lunetta Blanks, right, pays back a loan she took out for car repairs to Sadia Garcia, branch manager of Advance America in Los Angeles. The auto Web site according to Ward’s Edmunds.com is predicting AutoInfoBank. Sales December sales of 852,000 peaked at 17.4 million in light vehicles in the U.S., 2000. down 38 percent. Deutsche As the battered industry Bank auto analyst Rod staggers into 2009, analysts Lache predicted a sales caution that the sales Payday loans mushroom drop of 41 percent to a sea- slump is likely to persist. sonally adjusted annual “Perhaps by the second rate of 9.5 million. That fig- half of (2009) there can be a ure reflects what sales case for an improved econ- would be if they remained omy, or at least an econo- at that month’s pace all my that’s getting back on its year, with adjustments for feet,” said George Pipas, in middle class America seasonal fluctuations. Ford Motor Co.’s top sales “All the negative factors analyst. that were with us the last J.D. Power & Associates is three months will still have forecasting sales this year Business traces roots back to illegal ‘salary buying’ an impact on sales in of 11.4 million units. December as well,” said Chrysler in its presentation By Kim Christensen license, a pay stub and a Jesse Toprak, executive to Congress last month said Los Angeles Times checking account, he can director of industry analy- it expects industrywide walk into a typical payday How payday loans work sis for Edmunds. sales of 11.1 million in CLEVELAND, Tenn. — With loan store, postdate a check Payday loans are available in about three-dozen states, with U.S. auto sales fell 37 per- 2009, while GM said it will its quaint downtown and for $300 and stroll out with varying fees, regulations and maximum amounts that range up cent to 746,789 in tree-lined streets, this little $255 in cash after a $45 fee. to $1,000. November, their lowest Please see AUTO, Page B3 city in the foothills of the No muss, no fuss, no credit Borrowers must have a checking account, fill out an applica- Great Smoky Mountains check. tion, present a driver’s license or other official identification, seems an unlikely epicenter And for some, no hope of submit proof of employment such as a pay stub, and postdate for a $50 billion-a-year finan- paying it back any time soon. a personal check to the next payday, typically two weeks. cial industry. By various estimates, The lender agrees to hold the check until the due date, when But this is where W. Allan Americans pay as much as $8 borrowers have three options: Jones founded Check Into billion a year to borrow at Do nothing and allow the check to be cashed by the lender. Cash, the granddaddy of least $50 billion from payday return with cash to buy back the check, or modern payday lenders, lenders. That’s more than 10 “flip” the loan by paying it off and immediately replacing it which cater to millions of times the level of a decade with a new one — and paying additional fees. financially strapped working ago, according to a report by people with short-term loans the California Department of at annualized interest rates of Corporations. Advocacy groups have long Elizabeth Warren, a Harvard 459 percent. In California alone, cus- bashed payday loans as “debt law professor who serves as “It’s the craziest business,” tomers now borrow about traps,” accusing lenders of chairwoman of a congres- said Jones, 55, a homegrown $2.5 billion a year from pay- baiting customers with easy sional watchdog panel on the tycoon who founded his pri- day lenders, according to the cash and hooking them into $700 billion bailout for the vately held company in 1993. report. an endless cycle of borrow- U.S. financial system. “Consumers love us, but con- Nationwide, the number of ing. More middle-class families AP photo sumer groups hate us.” payday outlets has exploded But as the economy has use the loans “to put off the Unsold 2008 Nitro sports-utility vehicles sit at a Dodge dealership in In years past, a worker from zero in 1990 to some worsened, payday loans have day of reckoning,” she said. Littleton, Colo. Automakers are scheduled to report December and full- might have asked his employ- 25,000 today, running the increasingly become crutch- “Too many families live with year sales on Monday, bringing an official close to what has been one er for an advance on his pay- gamut from mom-and-pop es for those higher up the check. Now, with a driver’s outfits to national chains. economic scale, said Please see LOANS, Page B2 of the most trying years for the industry in recent memory. B2 Sunday, January 4, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho YOURBUSINESS

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Upon Courtesy photo tion as the “formal recogni- graduation from Gooding Right On Track Child Care, a Chamber member, celebrated the completion tion of specialized knowl- High School, he attended the of its new facility with a red ribbon cutting along with the Twin Falls Area edge, skills, and experience College of Southern Idaho Chamber’s Ambassadors. The business is located at 1411 Falls Ave. E., demonstrated by the and then graduated from Ste. 501, Twin Falls. Right On Track Child Care is now enrolling children achievement of standards Boise State University. ages birth through kindergarten. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday identified by a nursing spe- He has four years of experi- Courtesy photo through Friday. The facility is licensed and the staff are all first aid and cialty to promote optimal ence in selling and investing in The Eckrote Team of Prudential Idaho Homes and Properties has been health outcomes.” real estate with a specializa- CPR certified. Meals are included. Information: 736-0073. Pictured from The following nurses have tion in investment property awarded first place in Commercial GCI for the third quarter of 2008 by left, Kenny Anderson, Gena Anderson, Zoey Thompson, Wacey Anderson, Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. compa- achieved certifications in the and is a member of the Robyn Wiseman, Bonnita Motley, Maggie Atkinson. past six months: National Association of ny. The award recognizes sales professionals who exemplified great sales Certified Medical-Surgical Realtors, the Idaho measures in closed commercial gross commission income (GCI) for the Nurses: Ann Wilden, Mary Association of Realtors, and quarter. Frank Eckrote specializes in commercial sales, land development, Talbot, Angelica Bennett, will be a member of the investment and farms and ranch sales. He has managed/operated busi- and Leann Blasius. Greater Twin Falls Board of nesses for the last 18 years. He is a certified relocation specialist, e-certi- We want Critical Care Certified Realtors. fied specialist and is working on obtaining the Certified Commercial Nurses: Matt Harrington and While working on his Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Rose Ann Eckrote specializes in Eric Bailey. bachelor’s degree, he met YOURBUSINESS news Certified Radiology Nurse: and married his wife, Erin. residential sales including existing homes, new construction and building Anne McMurtry. They have one son, lots. She is an associate broker, luxury fine homes specialist, certified To submit contributions to the YourBusiness Certified Emergency Benjamin. The family resides relocation specialist, e-certified specialist and has earned The Graduate Nurse: Stephanie Motzner. in Buhl. Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. The Eckrote Team contributes their section, send information and photographs success to a proven marketing plan, professional business system, knowl- to Times-News Business Editor edge of the industry, exceptional customer service and a great referral Joshua Palmer at [email protected] system. Information: 737-4201 or www.twinfallshomefinder.com. Pictured or call (208) 735-3231. are Rose Ann and Frank Eckrote. Loans Continued from page B1 more loans than they can no cushion, so when some- afford,” said Steven Schlein, a thing goes wrong, they turn spokesman for the to payday lenders.” Community Financial Payday loans aren’t avail- Services Association of Standout fund managers staying defensive able only on payday. The America, a trade group. term derives from the fact Many payday borrowers By Mark Jewell that they are designed to help earn $25,000 to $50,000 a Associated Press writer /WVWCNHWPF¶UJKIJGUVJKIJUCPFNQYGUVNQYUKP borrowers get from one pay- year and many loan stores The best- and worst-performing funds as measured by year-to-date return rates as of Dec. 24: check to the next, usually that don’t offer check-cash- BOSTON — Playing it safe about two weeks. ing or pawn services are in 40 36.16% Performance of selected equity fund types paid off in 2008 for Tom Year-to-date returns as of Dec. 24 As an alternative to payday middle-class neighborhoods, Forester and David Ellison, 20 lending, some credit unions he said. two standout mutual fund and other lenders have In California, the maxi- managers in a year when win- 0 begun offering short-term, mum loan amount is $300, ning meant losing less money -7.55 small-dollar loans at annual which yields borrowers $255 -20 than the competition. -18.19 -18.79 rates as low as 12 percent. But after a fee of $15 per $100. -25.15 Forester’s eponymous -40 many borrowers are unaware That’s 17.6 percent of the Forester Value Fund (FVALX) of such options. amount borrowed, so if a focused on stocks that typical- -60 -54.09 Although industry statis- customer takes a year to pay -54.45 -56.90 ly do well in recessions to -58.90 -62.93 tics show that many borrow- it off, the annual rate works roughly break even for the -80 percent ers repay on time, others do out to 459 percent — 17.6 Dedicated Equity Specialty Mixed-Asset Health/ Global China Emerging Latin Diversified year, declining just 0.82 per- Short Bias Market Diversified Target Alloc Biotech- Natural Region Markets American Leverage not. Instead, they borrow percent multiplied by 26 two- cent through Tuesday — easi- Neutral Equity Consv nology Resources from a second lender to pay week periods ly making it the top-perform- Total net Three- Five- Total net Three- Five- off the first, or repeatedly roll Lenders say it’s unfair to ing large-cap value fund of the assets in year year assets in year year over or “flip” their loans into express their fees as percent- year, according to Fund type billions return return Fund type billions return return new ones, sinking deeper in age rates because their loans Morningstar Inc. data. The Dedicated Short Bias $13.0 3.45% -0.50% Global Natural $25.2 -9.91% 5.95% debt. are short-term. Some liken second-place Copley Fund Equity Market Neutral $11.5 1.08 1.19 Resources The Center for Responsible cash advances to taxi rides, was down nearly 17 percent, Specialty Diversified $4.6 -1.41 2.55 China Region $10.8 4.11 5.67 Lending, a nonprofit and saying that both are bad which was still well above the Equity Emerging Markets $97.9 -7.79 5.41 nonpartisan advocacy group choices for the long haul — average decline in the catego- Mixed-Asset Target $47.7 -2.98 0.19 Latin American $9.5 -3.06 14.25 based in North Carolina, and that borrowers know it. ry of 38 percent. Alloc Consv Diversified Leverage $7.9 -23.06 -13.55 contends that the average “We are dealing with peo- Ellison’s FBR Small Cap payday loan is flipped eight ple who are a whole lot Health/Biotechnology $17.2 -5.44 0.51 NOTE: Net assets are as of Nov. 30. All three-year and Financial Fund (FBRSX) also five-year returns are annualized. times, pushing the cost of a smarter than what the con- stood out in 2008, ranking No. $325 cash advance to $793. sumer groups say they are,” SOURCE: Lipper Inc. AP 2 among financial sector “That’s common, that’s Jones said. funds. It shed just 10 percent hoped-for, that’s expected,” Modern payday lending’s of its value, easily beating the “I’ll probably be aged to outperform money on the sidelines. said Ginna Green, the cen- roots reach to illegal “salary category’s average decline of in some of the broader markets About 40 percent of his $179 ter’s California communica- buying” of a century ago, 45 percent. same stocks for the for the year, with million fund’s assets are in tions manager. “These loans when loan sharks charged If the economy is poised to first six months or 2008 their shares all los- cash, and Ellison said he are designed to be flipped workers up to 300 percent for turn around, Forester and so of 2009,” said IN REVIEW ing less than 20 doesn’t plan to use much of it and refinanced, over and cash advances on their pay- Ellison might do well to heed Forester, whose percent. Other 2008 until he sees signs that the over and over.” checks. That led to govern- the contrarian investment recent success has drawn new investments included Wal- slide in home prices and the Lenders say that Green’s ment regulation of small maxim that yesterday’s win- clients and boosted his fund’s Mart Stores Inc. and surge in job cuts are about to organization and others loans, which eventually were ners are likely to be tomor- assets more than fivefold McDonald’s Corp., which end. exaggerate borrowers’ diffi- made by finance companies row’s losers. since the start of 2008, to $55 draw budget-conscious con- The former bank teller has culties. and other traditional lenders. But the two managers — million. “And then as I see sumers during hard times. managed his small-banking “Consumer groups are very But as mainstream lenders both of whose funds carry things getting better, I’m Forester also spent 2008 specialty fund since its incep- effective at using that 3 (per- abandoned the market, Morningstar’s five-star rank- going to shift out of the real easing out of financial stocks tion 12 years ago. While small- cent) or 4 percent of horror fledgling payday lenders ing — aren’t yet ready to defensive things, and get with heavy exposure to the er banks generally weren’t as stories about people who stepped in — and quickly budge from the approaches more constructive on the mortgage meltdown, and exposed to mortgage troubles misused the product and got multiplied. that served them so well in more cyclical stocks that can unloading energy holdings as much as larger rivals, 2008. Neither sees enough grow quite well as we come before skyrocketing oil prices Ellison took pains to find the positive economic news to out of this period.“ reversed course at midyear. small banks with the least risk. REMODEL or BUILD merit shifting from invest- The fund’s top five holdings While Forester used much Shares of his fund’s top hold- ments that typically do OK in as of Sept. 30 included Kraft of his fund’s cash holdings to ing, Paramus, N.J.-based Our Professional Staff recessions to those more like- Foods Inc., Johnson & snap up low-priced stocks in Hudson City Bancorp., were ly to gain when conditions Johnson and H.J. Heinz Co. — the third quarter, Ellison con- up about 4 percent for the is ready to help you! improve. three companies that man- tinues to keep plenty of year through Tuesday.

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Stocks closed higher, world, said Wednesday that turing activity sank to its low- ufacturing activity were to 60 with the Dow Jones industrial while several lenders had 55 est point in 28 years. Every persist for 2009, the nation’s 50 average up 258.30 to allowed it to postpone $160 corner of the sector was gross domestic product 45 9,034.69. Broader indexes million in loan payments, a down, from bakeries to ciga- would show a 2.7 percent 40 were also higher. Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing rette-makers to aluminum contraction, said Norbert 35 As the economy sputters might still be an option. May CONTRACTION Dec. 30 smelters. Ore, chairman of the group’s 29.4 32.4 through a recession that The summer’s commodity 25 The Institute for Supply business survey committee. 1980 1990 2000 2008 began in December 2007, no bubble was devastating for Management, a trade group GDP, the broadest measure of industry is proving resistant. many food processors. of purchasing executives, economic activity, decreased SOURCE: Institute for Supply Management AP No sector reported overall Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., the said Friday its manufacturing at an annual rate of 0.5 per- growth in December. Also, nation’s largest chicken pro- index fell to 32.4 in cent in the third quarter of shrinking since late of a worldwide none reported growth in new ducer, filed for Chapter 11 December, a greater-than- 2008, according to the 2007 and losing slowdown. China’s orders, production, employ- bankruptcy protection on expected decline from Bureau of Economic momentum at a manufacturing ment or prices, as businesses Dec. 1. November’s reading of 36.2. Analysis. more rapid rate 2008 sector, which from tobacco to coal prod- With the overall unemploy- Wall Street economists sur- “An increasingly con- recently, is likely to IN REVIEW accounts for 43 ucts to foodmakers saw ment rate at 6.7 percent in veyed by Thomson Reuters strained consumer, deepen- be even weaker in percent of the declines. November, the highest in 15 had expected the reading to ing woes for the housing sec- coming quarters.“ economy, contracted for a Declining prices, coming years, manufacturing contin- fall to 35.5. tor, and a desire to pare Only three recessions in fifth straight month in after the summer’s soaring ues to be one of the hardest Components of the index inventories will all continue the history of the index have December. Singapore said its market for commodities, hit sectors. The sector lost hit historic lows. New orders to weigh heavily on domestic showed weaker manufactur- economy shrank in the have sent manufacturers — 85,000 jobs between October fell to their lowest level on demand,” said Joshua ing readings, said John fourth quarter, and South especially in chemicals and and November, according to records going back to 1948. Shapiro, chief U.S. economist Ryding, of RDQ Economics. Korea said its exports fell 17.4 metals — reeling. the most recent data from the Prices fell as the number of at MFR Inc., an economics Those recessions were percent in December. With Century Aluminum last Bureau of Labor Statistics. respondents saying they had consulting firm in New York. in 1948 to 1949, 1973 to 1975 European manufacturing month cut production at a More losses are expected in paid more in December than “Overall U.S. manufacturing and 1980. indexes also dropping, “the West Virginia plant and said coming months as demand in November sank to its low- output, which has been The U.S. weakness is part case for a massive global fis- that it might have to cease continues to be weak..

Deals Continued from page B1 World markets kick New Year off with rallies $15.6 billion. By compari- son, the utility and energy By Pan Pylas In Britain, house prices fell Associated Press writer 9CNN5VTGGVJKVU After a year of devastating losses on Wall Street, the stock sector, which led 2007, had in 2008 at their fastest rate for market awaits December’s record $8.9 trillion money supply to deals valued at $46.43 bil- at least 25 years, the country’s TGEQTFJKIJUCPFNQYU be poured back into the market. lion. NEW YORK — Investors will biggest mortgage lender Percent change from previous year, January through Dec. 23, 2008 Dow Nasdaq Greg Peters, chief credit be looking to Monday’s ses- HBOS said. Elsewhere, the JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC strategist at Morgan sion, when volumes are Chartered Institute of 0 Stanley, said the declines expected to be nearer normal, Purchasing and Supply Dec. 11: show how challenging the as a better barometer of mar- reported that Britain’s manu- Bernard Madoff -10 arrested on charges environment is. “Deals are ket sentiment. facturing sector, which of running Ponzi typically debt financed,” he Friday’s gains on Wall Street accounts for around 15 per- scheme that said. “With debt markets came despite further dismal cent of the total economy, suf- -20 March 16: July 11: Sept. 7: defrauded investors JPMorgan Crude oil prices Fannie Mae Sept. 16: Oct. 1: out of $50 billion. essentially frozen, the abil- U.S. manufacturing data. The fered its second worst month Chase & Co. hit an all-time and Freddie The U.S. Senate ity to do a transaction just Institute for Supply since 1992 in December. -30 buys Bear trading high of Mac get taken government approves a isn’t there.” Management, a trade group “It is unfortunate that Stearns Cos. $147.27 a over by U.S. takes over Sept. 25: $700 billion May: barrel government American Washington financial rescue -40 One of the biggest con- of purchasing executives, said today’s headlines serve as a $150 billion July 15: Sept. 14: International Mutual Inc. package sumer products deals in its manufacturing index fell to depressing reminder of the stimulus Euro hits Lehman Group Inc. fails; its Oct. 12: 2008 highlighted the diffi- a 28-year low of 32.4 in synchronous downturn -50 payments to all-time high of Brothers and provides businesses Wells Fargo & Dec. 11: taxpayers $1.6038 Holdings Inc. it with an sold to Co. buy Senate opposes plan to culties in the market. When December from 36.2 in under way in the global econ- start to be against U.S. goes intital $85 JPMorgan Wachovia provide Detroit’s Big Three Mars wanted to buy November. Any reading below omy,” said Neil Mellor, an -60 sent dollar bankrupt billion loan Chase Corp. with $14 billion in loans. William Wrigley Jr. for $23 50 indicates contraction and analyst at Bank of New York billion, it had trouble rais- the bigger the difference from Mellon. SOURCE: Thomson Rueters AP ing financing and ended 50 the greater the contraction. After one of the worst years vaulting 655.33 points, or 4.6 remained closed. benchmark rose 3.9 percent, up going to billionaire As well as the grim ISM ever for global equities, many percent, to 15,042.81. More Elsewhere in Asia, South and Mumbai’s Sensex traded investor Warren Buffett for reading, investors had other expect volatility to remain the than half of Asian’s markets, Korea’s Kospi added 2.9 per- 0.6 percent higher. Australia money, analysts said. bad economic news to digest. name of the game for some including Japan’s Nikkei, cent to 1,157.40, Singapore’s was modestly lower. Not every deal went In Asia, Singapore said time to come, especially as through. Friday its economy shrank by the first part of the new year Globally, a record 1,309 an annualized rate of 12.5 per- will likely be dominated by deals, valued at $911 bil- cent in the fourth quarter of mounting economic gloom lion, were withdrawn. In 2008, while China’s manufac- and massive job losses. the United States, $245.6 turing sector, which accounts Stock markets have histori- billion in deals fell through. for 43 percent of the economy, cally started to recover around Leading the way, Microsoft contracted for a fifth straight 6 months to 9 months before withdrew its bid for Yahoo, month in December. the economic activity data valued at $47.5 billion. And in Europe, manufac- turns for the better. Many Deals fell through turing activity contracted for stock market observers think because in many cases in the seventh month running in the markets should be push- poor economic times, buy- December for the countries ing higher, rather than falling ers want to renegotiate the using the euro, falling at its or trading largely flat, possibly terms and sellers are hesi- sharpest rate for at least 11 by the middle of the year. tant. In other cases, buyers years, according to the Earlier, Hong Kong’s Hang might still be eager but monthly purchasing man- Seng Index led the Asian mar- can’t raise the financing. agers index for the euro-zone. kets that were open higher, Now you don’t have to Autos lock up your cash Continued from page B1 automakers like Toyota Motor would never look back once to lock in our best savings rate. become profitable again once Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. they outsold cars in 2001,” annual sales return to boosted their own truck and Pipas said. 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TWIN FALLS FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: A cold day under partly cloudy skies. Highs 20 to 25. Today Tonight Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday City Hi Lo Prcp Tonight: Increasing clouds. Another cold night with lows Boise 32 20 0.00” near 10 early, then rising towards dawn. Burley 25 20 Trace Challis 21 10 0.00” Tomorrow: Cloudy with a decent chance of snow. Not as Coeur d’ Alene 16 -15 0.00” cold with highs 30 to 35. Idaho Falls 20 9 Trace Jerome 23 12 0.00” Lewiston 28 19 0.00” Lowell 31 19 0.00” Malad not available BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST Partly cloudy and Increasing clouds Warmer, good Warmer still, a Malta 27 21 0.00” Scattered snow Mixed rain and Pocatello 23 15 0.00” Today:A cold day under partly cloudy skies. Highs 15 to 20. cold chance of snow chance of snow showers snow possible Rexburg 20 10 Trace Tonight: Increasing clouds. Another cold night with lows 5 to Salmon 21 12 0.00” Stanley 11 -13 0.00” 10 early, then rising towards dawn. High 22 Low 9 33 / 25 36 / 26 35 / 25 37 / 24 Tomorrow: Cloudy with a decent chance of snow. Not as ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS cold with highs near 30. Barometric Sunrise and Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 29 Yesterday 0.00” Yesterday’s Maximum 65% 6 pm barometer Today Sunrise: 8:08 AM Sunset: 5:18 PM Yesterday’s Low 22 Month to Date 0.03” Yesterday’s Minimum 55% Yesterday 30.16 in. Monday Sunrise: 8:08 AM Sunset: 5:19 PM SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High/Low 32 / 17 Normal Month to Date 0.13” Today’s Maximum 93% Tuesday Sunrise: 8:08 AM Sunset: 5:20 PM A dry, but cold day today. Increasing clouds tonight with Record High 45 in 1998 Year to Date 3.36” Today’s Minimum 59% Wednesday Sunrise: 8:08 AM Sunset: 5:21 PM snow developing. Snow is likely Monday through Record Low -4 in 1988 Normal Year to Date 3.18” A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Thursday Sunrise: 8:07 AM Sunset: 5:22 PM Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday Tuesday. Snow amounts could be moderate, especially U. V. INDEX Coeur d’ over higher elevations. Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 11 to 17 Tonight’s Lows -1 to 1 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Today Moonrise: 11:56 AM Moonset: 12:52 AM 25/23 BOISE Partly cloudy today. Increasing 2 Monday Moonrise: 12:23 PM Moonset: 2:03 AM clouds tonight with a chance of Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 26 Cheyenne, Wyoming Tuesday Moonrise: 12:57 PM Moonset: 3:18 AM The higher the index the snow showers late. Cloudy with a First Qtr. Full Moon Last Qtr. New Moon more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com decent chance of snow or mixed rain and snow Monday. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston 35/32 Today Tomorrow Tuesday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Highs/Lows 30 to 35 / 18 to 23 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 Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Boise 32 20 pc 38 27 sn 41 28 mx Atlanta 66 49 r 60 44 sh Orlando 79 57 pc 80 57 pc Acapulco 85 74 pc 87 74 pc Moscow 12 -3 pc 8 -1 pc 24/21 Bonners Ferry 24 21 pc 31 25 sn 35 29 sn Atlantic City 42 36 r 42 36 r Philadelphia 40 34 r 43 29 pc Athens 59 50 sh 57 48 r Nairobi 78 51 pc 78 52 pc Partly cloudy and chilly Burley 18 8 pc 29 23 ls 36 27 ls Baltimore 42 35 r 47 28 pc Phoenix 60 44 sh 59 43 pc Auckland 70 49 pc 73 47 pc Oslo 21 12 pc 16 14 pc today. Increasing clouds Challis 14 5 pc 22 17 sn 29 25 sn Billings 22 15 pc 33 21 ls Portland, ME 35 28 pc 39 24 mx Bangkok 87 68 pc 88 68 pc Paris 3322pc 3218ls tonight. Snow becomes Coeur d’ Alene 25 23 pc 32 27 sn 36 31 sn Birmingham 69 45 sh 54 48 r Raleigh 56 50 sh 62 37 pc Beijing 31 13 pc 32 14 pc Prague 29 12 ls 28 5 pc likely Monday and Elko, NV 25 5 pc 35 19 ls 37 19 ls Boston 36 30 su 43 25 mx Rapid City 23 4 pc 33 17 pc Berlin 34 19 pc 27 14 pc Rio de Janeiro 79 66 sh 69 65 sh Eugene, OR 39 39 r 47 41 sh 51 43 r Charleston, SC 69 57 sh 68 52 sh continues into Tuesday. Reno 35 23 pc 43 29 r Buenos Aires 89 65 pc 92 68 pc Rome 46 37 pc 47 40 pc McCall Gooding 24 10 pc 35 26 ls 38 27 ls Charleston, WV 60 40 sh 41 29 pc Sacramento 50 36 pc 50 41 sh Cairo 66 38 pc 68 41 pc Santiago 85 55 pc 83 54 pc Grace 8 -1 pc 22 16 sn 33 22 sn Chicago 37 14 mx 26 20 su St. Louis 38 21 r 36 27 pc Dhahran 63 54 pc 68 55 pc Seoul 36 22 pc 33 17 pc Salmon 20/7 Hagerman 25 8 pc 36 24 ls 39 25 ls Cleveland 45 24 r 30 21 pc St.Paul 10 -8 w 14 12 pc Geneva 32 6 pc 27 12 pc Sydney 79 64 pc 86 68 pc 16/6 Hailey 19 5 pc 24 18 sn 32 22 sn Denver 2610pc4320pc San Antonio 67 41 pc 48 42 th Hong Kong 68 64 pc 70 64 pc Tel Aviv 61 61 pc 63 61 sh Idaho Falls 7 -2 pc 21 18 sn 32 23 sn Des Moines 20 8 pc 31 18 su San Diego 57 42 sh 58 46 pc Jerusalem 59 43 pc 63 45 pc Tokyo 4532pc 4532pc Kalispell, MT 20 16 ls 30 23 sn 33 27 ls Detroit 38 20 mx 27 18 pc San Francisco 53 45 pc 53 48 sh Johannesburg 83 60 sh 78 59 th Vienna 31 19 pc 30 10 ls Jackpot 19 8 su 31 23 mc 35 22 mc El Paso 60 33 pc 55 34 sh Seattle 42 37 r 46 39 sh Kuwait City 57 40 pc 60 42 pc Warsaw 30 12 ls 20 14 pc Jerome 22 6 pc 27 19 sn 35 23 sn Fairbanks -28 -41 su -29 -45 pc Tucson 60 40 sh 59 37 pc London 34 26 pc 36 22 pc Winnipeg 10 -23 pc -2 -2 pc Caldwell Lewiston 35 32 pc 43 35 mx 46 39 mx Fargo 0 -22 pc 4 3 pc Washington, DC 45 39 r 49 32 pc Mexico City 70 40 sh 70 40 pc Zurich 25 11 pc 19 -2 ls 34/18 Idaho Falls Malad City 12 0 pc 26 17 sn 37 23 sn Honolulu 79 71 sh 79 70 sh Malta 15 5 pc 26 20 ls 33 24 ls Houston 75 46 sh 46 44 th Boise Sun Valley 7/-2 McCall 20 7 pc 24 16 sn 30 21 sn Indianapolis 46 20 sh 36 26 pc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 32/20 20/4 Missoula, MT 22 15 ls 31 25 sn 34 29 sn Jacksonville 75 56 sh 76 54 sh Pocatello 11 4 pc 25 21 sn 36 27 sn Kansas City 28 14 pc 37 28 pc -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Pocatello Portland, OR 38 38 r 45 40 sh 49 42 r Las Vegas 51 33 pc 51 38 pc Rupert Mountain Home 11/4 Rupert 18 10 pc 29 25 ls 36 29 ls Little Rock 53 32 pc 42 39 r 18/10 Rexburg 5 -4 pc 19 15 sn 29 21 sn Los Angeles 58 43 pc 59 47 pc 33/18 Richland, WA 35 28 mx 41 35 r 43 36 r Memphis 56 34 r 43 38 r L Burley Rogerson 22 10 pc 33 26 ls 36 27 ls Miami 79 67 sh 79 64 pc Salmon 16 6 pc 24 18 sn 31 26 sn Milwaukee 35 11 ls 23 19 pc Twin Falls 18/8 Fronts 22/9 Salt Lake City, UT 21 10 pc 32 27 ls 38 30 ls Nashville 62 32 th 44 38 pc Spokane, WA 25 23 mc 31 28 ls 33 30 sn New Orleans 76 59 th 64 56 th H H Yesterday’s State Extremes: 32 at Boise Low: -15 at Coeur D’Alene Stanley 16 2 pc 26 16 sn 30 18 sn New York 40 33 pc 46 26 pc Cold Sun Valley 20 4 pc 30 18 sn 34 20 sn Oklahoma City 40 20 pc 40 31 mc weather key: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, Yellowstone, MT 10 -3 pc 15 6 sn 18 8 sn Omaha 27 8 pc 36 18 pc mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, L th-thunderstorm, w-wind Showers Warm CANADIAN FORECAST L GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W “The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large Calgary 7 2 pc 15 7 pc Saskatoon -3 -3 pc 17 0 ls Cranbrook 13 13 pc 19 17 sn Toronto 25 16 ls 31 14 pc Valid to 6 p.m. today extent on the capacity for getting along with Edmonton 5 0 pc 12 7 pc Vancouver 32 32 sn 36 32 ls Occluded ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try Kelowna 14 13 pc 28 26 ls Victoria 37 37 ls 44 40 r Yesterday’s National Extremes: to be as tolerant of his neighbor’s shortcomings Lethbridge 5 0 pc 12 7 pc Winnipeg 10 -23 pc -2 -2 pc High: 89 at Cotulla, Texas as he is of his own.” Regina -3 -3 pc 17 12 ls Low: -30 at Havre, Mont. Eric Hoffer, 1898-1983, Writer More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather/ What lies ahead for the markets in 2009? It’s anybody’s guess

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lmost 203 years ago in half-hearted A what would become eastern Idaho, Sacagawea bunkered down in a Bitterroots blizzard and government faced just two choices: 1. She could have called up s anybody happy with the way state govern- a radio talk show and snarled over the airwaves: “These ment runs in Idaho? people around here don’t Evidently so: Ninety-seven percent of the know squat about dealing I incumbent legislators who sought re-election with snow. Back in North were returned to Boise by Dakota, where I was last year, the voters last year. Our view: those people know a thing or So why do you hear so much State two about snow. dissatisfaction with the way Government officials here they do things? government in are complete morons.” Simply put, we’re used to it. Idaho works 2. Or, instead of expecting Idaho is a one-party state, and the government officials to come hold her hand, she has been for 60 years. In the poorly. could have taken responsibil- best of times, we have governors Unfortunately, ity for her own problems and — Cecil Andrus, Phil Batt, come up with her own solu- Robert Smylie — who work with there’s no tions. the Legislature to solve prob- popular will Fortunately, Sacagawea lems. But usually we don’t. chose No. 2, with a little help Regrettably, that’s the case to demand from her companions. And now. Despite having a superma- better. she continued her march, jority of his party in the helping set the first path for Legislature, Republican Gov. What do you the wave of European settlers Butch Otter has spent two years to the Pacific Northwest. think? We Today, our heroine would pursuing his own agenda — be quite surprised at the which hasn’t dovetailed with welcome profusion of an invasive legislators’ interests. species known as the Clark Much of that can be traced to viewpoints County snow pansy, which personality conflicts — Otter from our thrives under the strangest doesn’t like to be told no; unfor- of circumstances. It blooms tunately, neither does House readers on only once every 40 years, Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R- this and other and after a foot of snow has Star. As a consequence, the fallen. Thousands of snow Legislature’s Joint Finance- issues. pansies pop up everywhere, bellowing their expertise Appropriations Committee — City of Salmon about snow-plowing and A statue of Sacajawea in Salmon, near her birthplace. co-chaired by Sen. Dean Cameron, R-Rupert, and complaining that the gov- Rep. Maxine Bell, R-Jerome — effectively sets the ernment won’t come plow agenda. their streets so they can In normal times, that’s OK. But these aren’t normal drive to rent DVDs and buy “It’s time for all of us times. cigarettes. to Shoshone up and At the root of the problem is that Idaho has a state I have to admit, I almost Constitution written by Populists 120 years ago and became a snow pansy. On accept responsibili- a government now run by conservatives. There’s no Thursday I wondered why vision about what government can and should be my street wasn’t snow- ty. Your trash didn’t and no real planning beyond the next fiscal year. plowed. I also wondered why it took a half-hour to drive — get picked up? Deal Idaho’s ruling conservatives are simply reactive. tire chains and all — a few They excel at cutting budgets, but aren’t so clear blocks to Interstate 5, where with it. It’s your about the next steps. traffic raced by at 60 mph on trash. Your streets So, the Legislature does things the way it always clear pavement. Then I read has. Does it make sense, for example, for taxpayers in The Columbian that the didn’t get plowed. to fund a state Department of Education and a State people who drive a limited Board of Education — essentially, competing gov- number of snowplows had Cry me a river.” ernment agencies? No, but there’s no constituency made it their priority to clear to change. roads that would help emer- about too little government Part of that, certainly, is because of the part-time gency vehicles and expedite response. AP photo access to the most vulnerable I’ve got news for the snow character of the Legislature. Citizen-lawmakers tend people. pansies. Your governments really need it and wondering from North Dakota to the to be citizens first and lawmakers second. But it’s So, while the lonely, wind- have had their revenue legs why you won’t invest in tire Pacific Ocean, carrying an also because of the lack of leadership. Over the past ing roads leading to The cut out from under them by chains and help yourself. infant and following about 40 50 years, Idaho has only had four strong governors Laird Estate remained tough the economic slump. Better Some people complain that men who didn’t know where — Andrus, Batt, Smylie and Jim Risch, although he to navigate, I figured some- get used to a lot less govern- streets aren’t plowed; others they were going. only served seven months. Democrat John Evans where a nursing home had ment. And while your elected complain that plowed snow It’s time for all of us to spent most of his 10-year tenure feuding with the its parking lot and street officials are slicing millions blocks driveways. My suspi- Shoshone up and accept Legislature’s GOP leadership and Republicans Dirk cleared. I decided to calm from local budgets and bil- cion is that snow response responsibility. Your trash did- Kempthorne and Don Samuelson were largely inef- down and solve my own lions from state budgets, crews are doing the best they n’t get picked up? Deal with fective. problems. they’re not much interested can with limited equipment, it. It’s your trash. Your streets Otter’s resume — 12 years as lieutenant governor, The hilarious thing about in bolstering the 40-Year trying to figure out a better didn’t get plowed. Cry me a the snow pansies is that two Blizzard Response way to handle the next 40- river. six years in Congress, six years in the Idaho House of weeks ago many of them Department. They’re just try- year event. I also suspect that Take heart in the fact that Representatives — suggests a better governor than were extolling the virtues of ing to keep the lights on at if we tripled the snowplow the snow pansies only bloom he has, so far, turned out to be. “rugged individualism” and the cop shop and the fire sta- fleet, some folks would then every 40 years or so. And the The last of the strong legislative leaders — House viciously denouncing cradle- tion. complain about a fleet of next time a blizzard rolls in, Speaker Bruce Newcomb of Burley — retired in to-grave, nanny-state govern- Yes, we’ve got too few snowplows doing nothing for do the manly thing. Bundle 2004. The “greatest generation” of lawmakers — ments that only enable the snowplows. And no, snow- 39 years. up and walk to rent DVDs Mike Simpson, Mike Crapo, Laird Noh, Pete entitlement-demanding soft- plow drivers aren’t all parked Fellow winter survivors, let and buy cigarettes. Cenarrusa, William Lanting, Dick High, John Barker, ies. Then look what hap- at the mall with their feet up us turn to the spirit of Tom Boyd, John Peavey, Bill Roberts, Risch and Batt pened. After a foot of snow on the dashboards, waiting Sacagawea and find inspira- John Laird is a columnist — have moved on, leaving a leadership vacuum. fell, these same people were for the weather to clear. tion in how she overcame for The Columbian in snorting and whimpering They’re helping people who adversity. Imagine walking Vancouver,Wash. So on the state level, Idaho continues to drift. We have a higher education system based on regional pride that we can no longer afford, twice as many school districts as are needed and a fragmented transportation system that squanders money paving Hartgen not affiliated with the Times-News anymore low-use farm-to-market roads while our interstate highways are full of potholes. shocking number of 132 We also made Hartgen pay this newspaper in any way. Nobody — not Otter, not the Legislature — has the A people think that state full price for all of his cam- Honest. first idea of how to fundamentally transform state Rep. Stephen Hartgen FAIRFIELD paign ads and his subscrip- Let me tell you, there are government for the better. Worse, nobody seems to owns the Times-News. ST. WEST tion — no employee dis- some snarky people out have the will to try. Let’s be crystal clear about count, see, because he’s not there in cyberspace. And this: He does not. Nor has he James G. an employee here anymore. they don’t always slow down So Idahoans get the government we deserve — been employed here for Did you know that? Just to read the disclaimers that part-time and half-hearted. We elect public officials years. Wright checking. someone in the distant past who are skilled at putting out fires, but lackadaisical I suppose it’s inevitable Never one to shy from con- was a newspaper publisher about making sure they don’t flare up again. that some people will contin- troversy, Hartgen vaulted his but has since gone full-tilt So remember how we got here next time you bust ue to associate Hartgen with Hailey, and retired from that way onto the national stage, politico, and no longer is a ture in a pothole or hear that lawmakers just the paper because he had job in September 2005. of sorts, even before he starts affiliated with the paper in couldn’t bear to think more than a year out. high-profile jobs here for a That means Hartgen is no his first legislative session. He any way. They especially It’s time to demand better. long time. He was the editor longer affiliated in any way recently said he just might don’t ponder this fact before here from 1982 until 1990, with the Times-News or Lee introduce legislation banning spewing in the general direc- when he became the pub- Enterprises. But he hasn’t anonymous posting of snarky tion of us poor, ink-stained lisher. exactly faded away, either. He comments on Internet sites. wretches who have nothing But when Hartgen was is now affiliated with the Yes, of course you saw this at all to do with the represen- employed here, which he Idaho House of coming: Hartgen has quickly tative or his plans for legisla- Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . . . . Opinion editor isn’t anymore, he worked for Representatives, having been become the subject of tion. Howard Newspapers. In 2002 appointed to that body last snarky, demeaning and By the way, did I mention The members of the editorial board and writers of Lee Enterprises, a publically July and then elected in his threatening anonymous that Stephen Hartgen doesn’t editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, traded corporation based in own right in November. comments from all corners work here anymore? Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. Davenport, Iowa, bought the We endorsed Hartgen in of the globe. In these com- Pass it on. paper from Howard. that election, but not ments someone usually PLEASE! Brad Hurd, my boss, took because he used to work mentions the name of this Want to express your opinion? over as publisher in 2004. here (but doesn’t anymore, august publication, given Current Times-News Editor Hartgen moved north to you know). The Editorial that he was formerly a jour- James G.Wright may be Go to Magicvalley.com, register and tell us what become publisher of a now- Board just thought he was nalist but now is not, espe- reached at 735-3255 or you think about this editorial and other news. defunct sister paper in better qualified for the job. cially not one associated with [email protected]. C2 Sunday, January 4, 2009 OPINION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OTHER VIEWS

with Washington, Oregon, Idaho, that’s certainly the Here’s what Idaho Montana, Wyoming and case. Colorado who together are Wind-generated power newspapers are producing 3,500 megawatts has its problems, with tur- of wind energy. bines costly and in short saying about ... There will be a wind task supply. The Idaho Public force embodied in the Idaho Utilities Commission says it ... penalizing employers Strategic Energy Alliance, but plans to publish new elec- its role will be reduced to tricity rates that utilities pay Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa providing “insight and input” small wind power genera- to the governor, according to tors, which may encourage Sen. Mike Jorgenson, R- Brian Jackson, an Idaho wind more development. But the Hayden Lake, and Rep. Phil developer and member of future, in Kjellander’s view, is Hart, R-Athol, said they will while the reservoir was being the task force. nuclear, a preference shared try to pass the proposed law filled, the earthen dam Kjellander may be correct by Otter. that has been rejected the failed. The ensuing flood when he says wind is only Idaho has much potential last two years. If the bill killed 11 people, caused $1 part of the energy equation for wind power generation, passes, companies that vio- billion in damage — and federal dollars; not surpris- — “there’s no single resource but for now, it’s apparent it late it could have their busi- duce would also make it pos- leaves deep political rifts, ingly, a big item is a $300 that’s magically going to wind remain just that — ness licenses suspended or sible for immigrants who three decades later. million expansion of solve our problems.” And, in potential. revoked. falsely impersonate other The feds have said they Minidoka Dam near Rupert. Commerce and agriculture people to be punished with can rebuild the dam safely. (The 2008 Legislature also groups have expressed con- up to two years in jail or a Some irrigators have long kicked $1.4 million into Opening Available cerns about a law that would $5,000 fine. That seems pushed for the additional studying this project.) put the burden of verifying appropriate ... water storage. State officials With plenty of other proj- legal status on employers. want to study a range of pos- ects in the hopper, it’s time But it’s important for busi- ... rebuilding Teton Dam sible dam sites — not just to stop chasing good money Assisted Living nesses to be diligent in their the original location — and after bad on Teton Dam ... est. 1995 efforts to ensure workers are Idaho Statesman, Boise quantify how much water Small & Personal Daycare Available eligible for hire. could be stored in the Teton ... ignoring wind energy Owner operated Medicaid Approved ... the Bush administration Larry Craig carved out a basin. “It would be prema- Reasonable prices ordered all companies that 28-year congressional niche ture to take that option off Idaho State Journal, Pocatello Loving care by trained staff do business with the federal by staunchly defending the table,” said David Tuthill, 7359796 or government to use a system Idaho’s loggers, miners, director of the Idaho Idaho energy director Paul 1930 Heyburn Ave. East Twin Falls 4208384 called E-verify to check the ranchers and farmers. Department of Water Kjellander has disbanded the Social Security numbers of While sitting on the influ- Resources. Idaho Wind Power Working employees. The system is ential Senate Appropriations On the other side of the Group, which he says is available on a voluntary Committee, Craig has never debate are national and unwieldedly and whose 5¢ Bonus! basis to private businesses, been bashful about using the regional environmental functions can be better but the Los Angeles Times budget process to serve groups and some local resi- served by absorbing it into reports it has been criticized industries’ needs. Idaho’s dents who vividly remember the Idaho Strategic Working On Aluminum Cans! by business groups and congressional delegation the 1976 flood ... Alliance, a body created by immigrant advocates allowed the senior senator to Not that Craig is acting Gov. Butch Otter to plan for Bring in this coupon for an because errors in the data- assume a lead role on alone. In March, the the state’s energy needs. extra 5 cents per pound. base can lead to red-flagging resource issues. Legislature voted to put Kjellander says he made No grocery bags. Cans must be clean, dry and free of trash. of legal residents. Craig’s going-away present $400,000 into studying Teton the changes to better coordi- Cannot combine with any other offer or coupon. Expires 12-10-08 Still, it seems reasonable to Idaho is completely in Dam — an ill-advised deci- nate renewable energy that businesses and farmers character: $3 million to sion, and not merely development, including bio- 114 Market St. Twin Falls should use these types of study dam proposals coveted because state tax collections gas from dairies, solar and 733-9690 resources to avoid hiring ille- by irrigators. It is not surpris- were beginning to tank at geothermal. gals. ing, yet disappointing, that the time. Wind? That’s a four-letter If they take proper steps, Craig would attach his politi- The national recession ... word where Idaho has been FRED KENYON REPAIR they can properly argue that cal legacy to one tragically may give new life to any concerned. The state cur- they did not know workers failed project: the Teton Dam number of dam projects. rently has a capacity of See us at our were illegally in the United east of Rexburg. Gov. Butch Otter’s staff is col- around 75 megawatts, States. It is unwise and insensitive lecting a list of Idaho infra- enough to light 60,000 New Shop Now Opened The proposed law Hart to discuss rebuilding the structure projects that could homes. 141 Bridon Way Jerome and Jorgenson plan to intro- Teton Dam. In June 1976, benefit from an infusion of That’s piddling, compared Autos Trucks Tractors Lawn Mowers Generators Sour milk: The second-worst minivan smell 7317957 or 3245476

s we pulled away into a vent, we theorized. our “sweetest most petitest.” from the house the But heat or no heat, the With her long, lean limbs Certiﬁ ed Nursing Assistant (CNA) A classesses starttheweeksofJan.20th&March3rd.sstart the weeks of Jan. 20th & March 3rd. morning after smell seemed to come and and blonde hair, she bears a Christmas to begin a six- MARK go without rhyme or reason. striking resemblance to Day and evening classes at CSI’s Twin hour drive to grandma’s, my RUTLEDGE About an hour from Disney’s most famous fairy. Falls and Burley campuses. Turn your wife told me about the sour grandma’s, our smallest, A little glitter and a pair of caring for people into a health care milk smell. most delicate flower, Julia wings are all she needs at career in as little as 8 weeks for $425*. I don’t know if I was more Rose, fell asleep, and the Halloween to make a con- rankled by the prospect of spells of terrible smells vincing Tinker Bell. Twin Falls area applicants, dealing with a nauseating increased. I looked at that Next Halloween, I’m contact Jill Chestnut at 732-6731 odor for 350 miles or the that’s it all right.“ sweet little 6-year-old face thinking we’ll skip the glitter or [email protected]. fact that Sharon had chosen A few miles later, it was and wondered aloud how and start “Tinker Bell” with Mini-Cassia area applicants, the moment of departure to gone. A few miles later, it she could enjoy such peace- an “S“. contact Annette Braegger at disclose such foreboding was back. Gone. Back. ful slumber in a van so rot- Now that’s a scary fairy. 678-1400678 1400 or [email protected]. information. Gone. Back. ten as ours. *Payment must be received at the time of class Not to worry, she said, the The intermittent mystery “Julia!” my wife and I Mark Rutledge is a colum- registration. trash container — a plastic milk continued to plague us exclaimed in unison. nist for The Daily Reflector Stay Near, Go Far grocery bag stretched throughout the journey. We We both suddenly realized in Greenville, N.C. Write to COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO between the front armrests had our three daughters that the source of our dis- him at www.csi.edu — had been changed. search their seats and sur- pleasure was neither a liq- [email protected] “I can’t imagine what rounding areas for the uid nor a solid — and that could have been causing source — any possible left only one possibility. such a stink,” Sharon said. source. There was nothing. What we had assumed was “The girls haven’t had any We tried turning off the the second worst minivan milk in the van.“ heat. Perhaps some perish- smell was, in fact, the first. “If you smelled sour able product had spilled We sometimes call Julia milk,” I sniffed, “they’ve had milk in the van!“ “I think I would remem- Changes are ber giving them milk,” she snapped. happening. Are “Well, let’s not start the trip arguing. All’s well that youou keeping up?up ends well,” I sighed. “At least the smell is gone.“ Famous last words. The struggling American automobile industry could 161 5th Ave. S, Ste. 201 gain a lot of ground toward Randy 732-0088 redemption if one of the Big Three would produce a minivan interior that can neutralize terrible odors. Pa Sour milk may not be the e a rt worst smell produced by B children, but it ranks right up there among the top three. It goes without saying what holds the No. 1 spot, but at least that smell is usually temporary. Assigning the No. 2 position would be a toss-up between sour milk and vomit, except that pro- longed exposure to sour milk odor can actually induce vomiting. Every parent knows that of a -Man Chorus children are more prone to becoming carsick when to sing the National Anthem at a CSI basketball game traveling in a vehicle fouled Saturday, January 24th by sour milk. It’s a close call, but the resulting shift in All male singers are invited to participate, including odors is at least a slight those from area schools and churches. improvement. Since h e Star Spangled Banner will be sung in Less than 20 miles into four-part harmony, two short rehearsals will be held the trip, the rotten milk smell was reactivated. at First United Methodist Church in Twin Falls at “I smell it. Do you smell 7:30pm Tuesday, Jan 13, and Tuesday, Jan 20 it?“ All singers will be admitted free to both women’s “I don’t smell it.“ “Well, I definitely smell and men’s games on January th. For more info, call it.“ Chuck: 543-5480 or Fred: 324-5365. “Oh, wait. There it is. Yep, Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OPINION Sunday, January 4, 2009 C3 A tale of two presidential workouts h, the perks of media White House press corps ing to a federal judge, Chait Reuters journalist Caron war. Sheehan, who left her A affection. On couldn’t see the merits of fumed, “Am I the only per- Bohan weaved the same vigil on Thursday to tend to Christmas Day, The White House exercise over son who finds this disturb- unhinged themes into a her sick mother, has said she Washington Post delivered a MICHELLE the past eight years. After ing? ... What I mean is the piece on Bush’s two-hour, believes Bush should take front-page paean to Barack MALKIN giggling about his out-of- fact that Bush has an obses- 17-mile bike ride with fewer bike rides to have Obama’s workout habits. shape colleagues in the sion with exercise that bor- cycling champ Lance more time to focus on the The 1,233-word ode to O’s media, Zaslow mentioned in ders on the creepy.” Armstrong in Crawford, ’the nation’s work.’” physical fitness read more passing that President Continued... Texas, in 2005. After noting Fit Republican president = like a Harlequin romance George W. Bush shares Chait argued that Bush’s his six-day-a-week workout Selfish, indulgent, creepy novel than an A-1 news arti- you see, Obama’s workout Obama’s commitment to passionate devotion to exer- schedule, Bohan steered the fascist. cle. fanaticism demonstrates the health. What he failed to cise was a dereliction of duty. piece into an anti-war Fit Democratic president = Sighed smitten reporter Eli discipline and balance in his acknowledge is that the “Does the leader of the free screed: Disciplined, health-con- Zaslow, “The sun glinted off life. Apparently, what’s good same reporters who so great- world need to attain that “Bush says exercise helps scious Adonis role model. chiseled pectorals sculpted for Obama’s glistening pecs ly admire Obama’s lithe fig- level of physical achieve- sharpen his thinking. But The good news: In just a during four weightlifting ses- is good for the country. ure derided Bush for his ment?” he jeered. “It’s nice some of his critics view his few short weeks, W. will be sions each week, and a body Zaslow quoted Obama training schedule. for Bush that he can take an exercise obsession as an able to exercise in peace, free toned by regular treadmill Chicago crony Marty Former Washington Post hour or two out of every day indulgence that takes time from the disapproving glares runs and basketball games.” Nesbitt, who offered this writer Jonathan Chait to run, bike or pump iron. away from other priorities. of journalists now rushing to Drool cup to the newsroom, diagnosis: “He doesn’t think famously attacked Bush Unfortunately, most of us Among them is Cindy mop the sweat — er, the glis- stat. of it as something he has to three years ago in an opinion have more demanding jobs Sheehan, the Vacaville, Calif., ten — from Barack Obama’s Zaslow imparted us with do — it’s his time for himself, piece for the Los Angeles than he does.” mother of a soldier killed in hallowed brow. vital information about buff a chance for him to reflect. Times headlined “The Can you imagine any Iraq, who until late last week Bam’s regimen: “Obama has It’s his break. He feels better (over)exercise of power.” member of the Obamedia was camped out down the Syndicated columnist gone to the gym for about 90 and more revved up after he Recounting how President mocking the incoming gym road from Bush’s ranch seek- Michelle Malkin can be minutes a day, for at least 48 gets in his workout.“ Bush ran 3.5 miles a day and rat-in-chief this way? ing a meeting with him to reached at days in a row.” The And when Obama feels preached more cross-train- Chait was not alone. discuss her opposition to the [email protected]. Washington Post enlightened better, the skies will part, the us with more gushing com- sun will shine (in moderate, mentary from Obama environmentally correct, friends and associates, who non-global warming-induc- What’s Better explain how, as the subtitle ing amounts, of course), and of Zaslow’s opus put it, “Gym peace will reign worldwide! Workouts Help Obama Carry Too bad the doughy, the Weight of His Position.” McDonald’s-chomping, cof- For adoring journalists, fee-guzzling members of the Than a Sale? LETTER TO THE EDITOR FREE PAD! Good riddance to Bush them. I pledged allegiance, Ask your doctor if medical not thoughtless obedience. advice from a television You must have misunderesti- commercial is right for you. mated me. Don’t ask George Bush. He’s It’s too bad that intelligent FREE INSTALLATION! been telling us for years that people elected Genghis Bush his medicine will heal our and his marauding hordes country, despite the danger- and then stood by and ous side effects. 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AROUND THE NATION How will W ISCONSIN Homicides are down in some large US cities Bush be remembered? MILWAUKEE — Killings dropped by a third here last year, making Wisconsin’s largest city among the nation’s most successful in tackling its 2008 murder rate. While New York and Chicago saw an uptick in slayings last year, other cities including Detroit, Cleveland, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Los Angeles had fewer violent deaths in ‘08 than ‘07. Although a study released Monday by Northeastern University showed black teenagers killing each other in rising numbers, Milwaukee stands out. The number of black men between the ages of 15 and 29 killed dropped nearly two-thirds, from 54 in 2007 to 19 last year. Total homicides dropped 32 percent, from 105 in 2007 to 71 last year — the lowest number since 1985. The city also saw fewer gun deaths. “I think today Milwaukee is allowed to feel good about AP photo itself because this reduction President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush look over their portraits during an unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on Dec. 19. is the work of many people. ... This year they saw a return on their investment,” Police Chief Edward Flynn told a President’s accomplishments, personality shape his legacy news conference Friday. By Ben Feller Office by 6:45 a.m. By 9:30 to 10 at progression. It’s about discipline. Associated Press writer AP news analysis night, it’s lights out. He likes to be You can tell the issues that really C ONNECTICUT fresh and won’t get cheated on his get Bush going, because he talks WASHINGTON — President sleep. about them differently, more pas- Man’s last lotto ticket George W. Bush will be judged on up in public. He has little use for In sessions with policy experts, sionately: education, AIDS relief, wins $10M for widow what he did. He will also be looking within himself, and only Bush tends to ask questions that freedom. They happen to be ones remembered for what he’s like: a lately has done much looking get right to the nub of a sticky that can be viewed more clearly DANBURY — On the day fast-moving, phrase-mangling back. issue. His top aides speak regretful- through a moral lens. That’s how that Donald Peters died, he Texan who stays upbeat even Bush’s style and temperament ly about how the country never got he sees the world. unknowingly provided finan- though his country is not. are as much his legacy as his deci- to see that side of him, even after Bush reads the Bible regularly. cial security for his wife of 59 For eight years, the nation has sions. Policy shapes lives, but per- all this time. They describe a man Another devotion: exercise. He years and their family. been led by a guy who relaxes by sonality creates indelible memo- who is deeply inquisitive, not makes time for a workout at least Peters bought two clearing brush in scorching heat ries — positive and negative. blithely incurious as much of the six days a week, wherever he is. Connecticut Lottery tickets at and taking breakneck bike rides Call it distinctly Bush. world thinks. And he goes at it hard, especially a local 7-Eleven store on Nov. through the woods. He dishes out When Bush wants answers, on his mountain bike on the week- 1 as part of a 20-year tradition nicknames to world leaders, and guessing isn’t advised. ends, when he pushes Secret he shared with his wife even gave the German chancellor Don’t be late. “He can sniff it out a mile away if Service agents to keep up with him. Charlotte. Later that day, the an impromptu, perhaps unwel- Bush demands punctuality and you don’t have the goods,’’ said He is competitive and likes to stay 79-year-old retired hat factory come, neck rub. He’s annoyed disdains inefficiency. Every meet- White House communications in command. worker suffered a fatal heart when kept waiting and sticks ing better have a clear purpose. director Kevin Sullivan. Even eating is approached with attack while working in his relentlessly to routine. He stays And it better not repeat what he Other people write Bush’s sheer purpose. yard in Danbury. optimistic in even the most dire already knows. speeches, but he’ll kick out phrases On Friday, his widow circumstances, but readily tears He is up early and in the Oval that he thinks stray from a logical Please see LEGACY, Page C5 cashed in one of the tickets: a $10 million winner which, in her grief over her husband’s death, she had put aside and almost discarded before recently checking the num- Navy to consider closing bers. “I’m numb,” Charlotte Library of Congress to keep Peters, 78, said at Connecticut Lottery headquarters in case of missing pilot Rocky Hill. By Ben Evans status from missing/cap- sermons on inauguration Associated Press writer tured to killed, according to family spokeswoman and N EW Y ORK By Kamala Lane WASHINGTON — The attorney Cindy Laquidara. Associated Press writer family of a Navy pilot miss- The family — including Judge rejects religious ing since his plane was shot two college-age children excuse for monkey meat WASHINGTON — Inaug- down during the first Gulf who were toddlers when uration-week sermons war isn’t ready to give up Speicher went missing — NEW YORK — A federal would be videotaped to hope that he is alive and say believes the Pentagon judge in Brooklyn has reject- highlight Barack Obama’s they will oppose any deci- should do more to deter- ed a Liberian woman’s reli- rise to power in an unprece- sion to declare him killed in mine definitively what hap- gious reasons for smuggling dented quest by the Library action. pened, Laquidara said. They endangered monkey meat of Congress to capture this The Navy has scheduled a see the outcome as setting a into the country. transfer of power for future review board hearing for standard for future missing- U.S. District Judge generations. Monday on the status of in-action investigations, she Raymond J. Dearie ruled The folks at the library’s Capt. Michael “Scott’’ said. Wednesday that Mamie American Folklife Center are Speicher, who has been “This really is a precedent Manneh’s faith didn’t pre- soliciting churches, syna- missing since January 1991, for every other captive serv- clude her from applying for gogues, mosques and others when his FA-18 Hornet was iceman or woman and it permits to import exotic food for copies of sermons or pas- shot down in Iraq on the first needs to be done right,’’ or explain why she misled sionate speeches that focus AP file photo night of the Persian Gulf War. Laquidara said. “We’ve officials. Manneh was on the significance of the Worshippers celebrate during a sermon by Rev. J. Rayfield Vines Jr., as The hearing comes several looked at the information charged with smuggling the Jan. 20 inauguration of he mentions the election of President-elect Barack Obama, Nov. 9 at the months after the Navy that’s going to be presented meat three years ago after Obama as the country’s first Hungary Road Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. received a fresh intelligence to the board and we feel customs agents seized a ship- black president. report on Speicher from Iraq. pretty confident that it’s not ment of primate parts as it The Folklife Center is look- Pearl Harbor and the Sept. have immediate responses Speicher’s family, which time under the standards passed through Kennedy ing for both video and audio 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. to this powerful event,’’ said has seen the latest informa- that they’ve set to change the Airport on the way to her clips, all to be preserved in a “If a historian asks ‘How Dr. David A. Taylor, head of tion, believes Navy Secretary status. There are things that Staten Island home. public collection that did Americans react to Donald Winter is moving need to be done before one — The Associated Press includes interviews after Obama’s inauguration?’ we’ll See SERMONS, Page C5 toward changing Speicher’s can be certain.’’ Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NATION/WORLD Sunday, January 4, 2009 C5 Legacy Sermons Continued from page C4 who talk to him privately — championship team comes Continued from page C4 archivist at the Folklife guest Illinois preacher Bush wants his lunch ready historians, journalists, dissi- to the White House. research and programs at Center, says it was decided Bishop Gregory A. Palmer, when he is, and wolfs it down. dents — come away with a Their moment is his the American Folklife Center. to collect inauguration- president of the United His tastes are clear: maybe a very different impression of a moment. The “Inauguration 2009 themed sermons because Methodist Council of peanut butter and honey meticulous thinker. Sermons and Orations that speech form is poetic, Bishops. • • • sandwich, a BLT, or a burger. It is a paradox of his presi- Project’’ marks the first time dramatic — and at some Palmer said his homily Former White House execu- dency. Bush can flash a temper the library has gathered this churches, “an important art will address the inaugura- tive chef Walter Scheib Some of Bush’s sillier times and impatience. But if he sort of material from a U.S. form.’’ tion with a focus on citizens learned from Bush never to are of his own choosing. He takes criticism personally — presidential inauguration. One Washington church is answering the call of service serve a grilled cheese sand- doesn’t take himself too seri- and he gets lots of criticism — Taylor says the project is already planning to answer in the community. wich unless it came with a ously. he tries not to show it. especially timely — with the the library’s call. “It’s a moment of great side of French’s yellow mus- Like his herky-jerky dance When former press secre- inauguration coming a day Foundry United adulation, joy and accom- tard. moves in Liberia, or his odd tary Scott McClellan wrote a after the Martin Luther King Methodist Church, where plishment for all persons in The man from a land of little tap dance while waiting scathing book about Bush’s Jr. holiday — and as it ties President Bill Clinton and this nation, whether they cowboy boots orders proper for John McCain to show up leadership, the president told into King’s reputation as a his family attended services, voted for the president-elect dress in the White House. No one day. He likes to back-slap his senior aides to let it go. great orator. says that it plans to invite or not,’’ he said. “But this jeans allowed in the West people. And when he’s ready “Find a way to forgive, Nearly 70 percent of the the Obamas to attend serv- nation will not be better if Wing. Coat and tie in the Oval to move on, there are telltale because that’s the way to lead 4,000 collections at the cen- ices and will contribute to every citizen isn’t engaged Office. signs. To end an event with your life,’’ White House press ter involve the spoken word, the project by providing on a daily basis in making “Orderliness in the process visitors, he’ll say, “Let’s get a secretary Dana Perino whether it’s on paper, audio tapes and a manuscript of their communities the gave him confidence,’’ said picture,’’ and that’s that. remembers Bush advising or video. the inauguration-centered places they want them to Peter Wehner, a former top Bush generally calls people her. Michael Taft, head sermon to be delivered by be.’’ Bush aide and now a senior by the labels of his choosing, Bush is insistently — some fellow at the Ethics & Public too. Reporters, Cabinet mem- say unforgivably — opti- Policy Center. bers, heads of state — anyone mistic, no matter how low his And if you’re in Bush’s pres- is fair game for a nickname. poll numbers get. Twin Falls Canal Company ence, turn off your cell phone. The practice tends to add a “Every day has been pretty Pity the person who gets the touch of familiarity between joyous,’’ he said recently, NOTICE Bush stare when a Blackberry people and the president, summing up one of the hard- rings at the wrong time. and Bush likes that. est presidencies ever known. Of Regular Stockholders’ Meeting Then there are his stories. As for fun, Bush is far from The toughest moments for He repeats his favorites. Like the first president with a love him come when he meets the OU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the regular meeting of the the one about the cheery rug for sports, but he may have grieving families of the troops Stockholders of the Twin Falls Canal Company will be held on Tuesday in the Oval Office. Or the advanced the cause. he sent to war. Or when he Y th the 13 of January, 2009. h e meeting will be called to order by the spectacular rainbow that day In baseball season, he often meets severely wounded in Romania. has a game on TV, even for troops in recovery. Many of Directors at 9:00 a.m. in the Rick Allen Room of the Herrett Center at the Who’s going to stop him? soothing background noise the hurting tell Bush they College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. while he works. He quietly want to get back out in active • • • Director from District 1 - (Murtaugh, Hansen and Kimberly) will be elected for welcomes ball players to the duty. 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Parsons, 76, of Kimberly, Ambrose Hieb Gordon, 68 Julian-Hobdey, 56, peacefully peacefully passed away years old, of Rupert, passed passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009. away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at 2009, at her home in Gooding Bill was born Oct. 15, 1932, Minidoka Memorial with her family at her side. in Fallon, Nev., the son of Hospital. Mary was born July 14, Marion Parsons and She was born Nov. 25, 1940, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Adrienne Sayle Parsons. Bill in Clatskanine, Ore., to Jerry to Edward and Chrysta attended school in Parma, and Melba Ambrose. Being Julian. She attended elemen- where he enjoyed sports, father, grandfather and great- raised in Oregon, Janine and Trevor Blincoe, Kelsey tary, middle and high school fought for what she believed especially boxing. After he grandfather. Many will her family moved to Idaho Blincoe, Erin Hieb, Logan there. She attended Western in, and some may have con- graduated in 1951 and remember him as a “gentle- when she was young. She Hieb, Madison Hieb and one Michigan University in sidered her stubborn. Her becoming a member of the man,” always respectful of and the family lived on the on the way; and one great- Kalamazoo, where she passion and strength was National Guard, he attended others. North side in a tent the first grandchild due in March; majored in special education contagious, and inspired the Nampa Business School. Bill enjoyed attending winter they lived here. She and her sister, Sharel (John) for the visually impaired and many throughout her most This is where he met the love sporting and school activities would tell stories of burning Kerr. elementary education. difficult battle with cancer. of his life, Maurine Koch of of his grandchildren. His fam- sagebrush for heat and cook- She was preceded in death Mary’s sense of adventure She made many good Paul, Idaho. They were mar- ily all benefited from his ing. But always said that was by her parents; spouse, Jim led her to Idaho, where she friends, and was well known ried July 19, 1953, at the Paul woodworking skills and the some of the best times of Gordon; sister, Darlene started her teaching career at for her compassion, kindness Congregational Church. Bill time he spent with them. their childhood and they Poindexter; sister, Lucille the Idaho School for the Deaf and willingness to lend a and Maurine had 55 wonder- Over the years, many dogs thought they were just camp- Wolff; longtime partner, Al and the Blind in 1975. In helping hand. ful years together. have enjoyed his companion- ing out. Whiting; and beloved grand- 1982, she transferred to the She married Craig Hobdey In 1953, Bill joined the ship, the latest being “Mindy.” She married Clifford Hieb son, Jerem Koepnick. Jerome School District and on April 17, 1986. The couple Army and he was deployed to Several family trips have in 1959 with whom she had Janine was fortunate worked with severely handi- had one daughter, Samantha. Germany, where he served as been taken the last few years, four children, living in Rupert enough to meet and marry capped and autistic children. Mary is survived by her a teletype operator. He and a special trip was to and raising a family. Janine Jim Gordon later in life. Jim In 1987, Mary was the recipi- husband; daughter, received an honorable dis- Yellowstone, marking Bill and was a very hard worker and and Mom were residents of ent of “Teacher of the Year” Samantha; stepdaughter, charge in February 1955. Bill Maurine’s 50th wedding enjoyed life to its fullest Valley Vista for several years, honors by the Idaho State Janell (Marlin) Antrim; two returned home to his wife anniversary. He will be greatly extent. She had a great sense where Jim took very good Conference of Autism grandchildren, Brooklyn and and an infant daughter, missed, always loved and of humor and loved to laugh. care of Janine until his pass- Association for her integra- Lucas Antrim; two sisters, Susan, was born in 1954. never forgotten. Mom was a great cook, her ing in 2007. Mom had many tion techniques into the reg- Lynn (Larry) Elliot of Sandy, a second beautiful Bill is survived by his wife, cooking abilities were friends at Valley Vista and the ular classroom. Mary came to Kalamazoo, Mich., and Ann daughter, was born in 1955. Maurine of Kimberly; daugh- famous at many establish- family wants to thank every- the Gooding School District (Michael) Mulder of Alto, The family moved to Ogden, ters, Susan (Bruce) Johnstone ments including We’s Bar and one at Valley Vista for her in 1989, where she worked Mich.; two brothers, Bob Utah, for a year, where Bill of Boise, Sandy (Joe) Miller of Grill, which Mom and Al ran wonderful care and friend- for 19 years as both a middle (Jeanette) Julian of Plainwell, worked as a teletype operator Twin Falls and Karen until her stroke in 1996. ship over the years. school and elementary Mich., and Greg Julian of for Western Union. When the Tattersall of Hansen; five Janine will be greatly A memorial service for school special education Troy, Ohio; and many nieces family returned to Twin Falls, grandchildren; four great- missed as a mother, sister, friends and family will be teacher. Mary loved teaching, and nephews. She was pre- Bill continued working for grandchildren; and four sis- grandmother, aunt and held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, and her students (most of ceded in death by her par- Western Union. A third ters, Audrey Thompson, friend. at the Rupert United them, anyway), and was ents, and brother, Allen daughter, Karen, was born in Nancy Meckert, Diana Page She is survived by her chil- Methodist Church, with most passionate about their Julian. 1957. The family was com- and Peggy Siminson. He was dren, Jerri (Dennis) Cole, Pastor Pam Meese officiating. success, not only in school, A memorial service will be plete. The final move to the preceded in death by his par- Tammy Koepnick, Clifford Private family graveside serv- but also in every aspect of held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. Kimberly area came in 1958, ents and five brothers, Mike, (Jennifer) Hieb and Amber ice is also being held. their lives. Mary always kept 9, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic where Bill and Maurine have Manley, Fred, John and Joe. (Rod) Blincoe; grandchil- Services are under the direc- busy, even in the summers Church in Gooding. A rosary made their home since. Bill The funeral will be held at dren, Christopher Cole, tion of Hansen Mortuary she would dedicate her time service will be held at 7 p.m. started working for the 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Jana’e Phelps, Tayler Blincoe, Rupert Chapel. to students in summer jobs Thursday, Jan. 8, at St. Northrup King Co. as a book- with a visitation one hour through Magic Valley Youth Elizabeth’s. Funeral and cre- keeper, later becoming a prior at Parke’s Magic Valley and Adult Services as a mation arrangements are fieldman. This career took Funeral Home, 2551 Bob Leonard teacher-consultant, and was under the direction of him to other companies such Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. honored by Gov. Phil Batt for Demaray Funeral Service, as Sun Seed, Conida and Twin Interment will be at the Paul IDAHO FALLS — Robert his children and grandchil- her dedication to the pro- Gooding Chapel. Falls Bean Seed. He worked Cemetery. Condolences may Leonard, 80, of Idaho Falls, dren. gram. In lieu of flowers, memorial hard into his early 70s, when be sent to the family at passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, Bob was exalted ruler of the Mary loved the outdoors, contributions may be made he finally retired. www.magicvalleyfuneral- 2008, at his home. He was Idaho Falls Elks Club in 1968. animals, skiing, rafting, read- in Mary’s name to the Bill was a loving husband, home.com. under the He was a member of the ing, and spending time with Gooding Education care of Hands Idaho Falls Country Club and friends and family. In addi- Association at 507 Idaho St., of Hope past board of directors. tion to teaching, she espe- Gooding, ID, 83330 to assist Peter Rudolf Martens Hospice. Survivors include his wife, cially loved being a mother special education children, Robert Ronna Leonard of Idaho Falls; and grandmother. Mary or to a charity of your choice. Peter Rudolf Martens 90 when macular degenera- “Bob” sons, Craig Leonard of Idaho passed away peacefully on tion forced him to stop driv- Leonard was Falls and Steven Leonard of New Years Day 2009 at ing. Rudy was a member of born in Price, Twin Falls; daughter, Stacy Dewey Wayne John BridgeView Estates in Twin the Lions Club, the Walking Utah, on Dec. Leonard Browning of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Club at the Magic Valley Mall 11, 1928, to Falls; eight grandchildren and HAZELTON — Dewey putting models together, at the age of and a lifelong member of the Lawrence and Emily Leonard. two great-grandchildren. Wayne John, 41, of Hazelton, spending many hours doing it 97. Lutheran Church. He attended junior high and A celebration of life will be passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, to his satisfaction, and he also Rudy was Rudy is survived by his chil- high school in Salt Lake City held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, 2009, at his home. loved working on electrical born on Dec. dren, Kenneth (Ann) Martens and graduated from East High Jan. 10, at the Sandpiper He was equipment (stereos, VCRs, 15, 1911, in of Las Vegas, Nev. Joanne School in 1945. He married Restaurant, 750 Lindsay Blvd. born July 29, DVDs, etc.). Avondale, (Dee) Hepworth of Twin Falls, his high school sweetheart, in Idaho Falls. 1967, in Dewey was a very hard per- Colo., to Emil Betty (Butch) Johansen of Ronna Lowther, in 1946. The A special thanks to Hands Oakland, son to get to know, but rest and Lena Warden, Wash., and Marilyn couple moved to Idaho Falls of Hope Hospice. In lieu of Calif., to assured when you finally got Martens. As a (Jerry) Sorensen of Boise, in 1949. He was a salesman for flowers, please make a dona- Robert and to be part of his life he made young child, he moved with Idaho; 12 grandchildren; 29 Lang Company of Salt Lake tion to Hands of Hope Margie John. sure not only you but every- his family to Utah, where his great-grandchildren; one City for 10 years. Bob opened Hospice, 1379 E. 17th St., Dewey one knew it. father farmed for one year. great-great-grandchild; one Leonard Petroleum Idaho Falls, ID 83401. moved He is survived by his moth- The family then moved to brother, Randolf (Carole) Equipment of Idaho Falls in Arrangements are under the around a lot er, Margie (Gary) Moore of southern Idaho, first settling Martens of Seattle, Wash.; and 1959, a second store in Twin direction of Wood Funeral with his family and spent a lot Hazelton; and brother, Jimmy and farming in Kimberly and numerous nieces and Falls in 1975, and a third store Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in of his school years in the (Roberta) John of Hazelton. later in Eden. It was there that nephews. in Boise in 1993. Idaho Falls. Cassia-Minidoka schools. At a He was preceded in death by Rudy met and fell in love with Rudy was preceded in Bob was an avid golfer, fly Condolences may be sent young age, he started driving his father, Robert John. Lois Charlotte Westendorf. death by his parents; his lov- fisherman and hunter. He to the family online at truck and then he worked in The funeral will be held at They were married on ing wife, Lois; one daughter, enjoyed spending time with www.woodfuneralhome.com. the custom farming industry. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, with Christmas Day 1936, and Shirley Martens; his twin After working in the custom visitation one hour prior at their marriage lasted for brother, Herman, as well as farming industry, he worked Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral nearly 66 years, when Lois brothers, Ulrich and Winfred; Elsie Jane Cummins for Blick Trucking, running a Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in passed away in 2002. sisters, Eunice Jones, Emilena hog loading potatoes. Twin Falls. Condolences may The first few years of their Meyerhoff and Marie Mason; JEROME — Elsie Jane Chapel in Jerome. When his health permitted be sent to the family at marriage were spent farming his son-in-law, Marvin Cummins, 90, passed away Family and friends are him to, he enjoyed camping www.magicvalleyfuneral- west of Twin Falls. They then Hurless; and one grandson, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at her invited to join in a “celebra- and fishing. He also enjoyed home.com. moved south of Kimberly, Todd Michael Hepworth. home in Nuevo, Calif. tion of life” memorial lunch- where he farmed leased land The funeral will be held at She was born Elsie Jane eon to be held at noon as well as his own farm. 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at Bradley on Feb. 4, 1918, in Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Best FARNSWORTH During the early years of his Immanuel Lutheran Church Dodge, Okla. Her family Western Sawtooth Inn and farming career, he farmed in Twin Falls, with Pastor moved to Ferry, Okla., in 1932 Convention Center, 2653 S. MORTUARY & CREMATORY with horses and was later able Vedder officiating. Interment and, shortly thereafter, she Lincoln in Jerome. Please “Our Family Serving Your Family” to purchase his first steel- will follow at Sunset met her future husband, bring a favorite story or pho- wheeled tractor. Taking great Memorial Park. Friends may Connie Cummins, who lived tos you might enjoy sharing Jerome’s Only Locally-owned Funeral Home pride in all the land that he call from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, in nearby Alva, Okla. They as we celebrate almost 91 Serving The Entire Magic Valley farmed, he always had the Jan. 4, at White Mortuary, were married Sept. 5, 1937, years of memories shared straightest rows and weed- “Chapel by the Park.” The and moved to southern Idaho with Elsie. free fields. Rudy won many family suggests memorials to in the spring of 1938. Elsie Memorial contributions 324-7777 awards from local seed com- the “Rudy Fund” for the hear- was a homemaker while may be made to your favorite www.farnsworthmortuary.com panies for the crops he grew, ing and visually impaired at Connie worked in manufac- charity. 1343 S. Lincoln, Jerome especially his garden beans. Immanuel Lutheran Church, turing and farming until After retiring at the age of 2055 Filer Ave., Twin Falls, ID 1960, when he went to work 72, Rudy and Lois moved to 83301. for the Forest Service. She and Twin Falls. He started deliver- Family and friends may Connie enjoyed living and ing “Meals on Wheels,” which share their thoughts and working at Loon Creek in the he continued until the age of memories at www.MeM.com. Challis National Forest until he retired in 1984. They lived in Jerome after retirement and, in 2001, moved to SERVICES California to be closer to family. Rebecca Jean Stimpson of Mortuary in Mesquite, Nev.) She is survived by her sister, Burley and formerly of Osie (J.D.) Taylor of Nuevo, Nampa, funeral at 1 p.m. Kenneth M. Hettenbach of Calif., in addition to four gen- Monday at the Nampa LDS Meridian and formerly of erations of nieces and 17th Ward Church, 607 W. Twin Falls, funeral at 3:30 nephews. She was preceded Locust Lane in Nampa; visi- p.m. Monday at Cloverdale in death her husband, tation from 2 to 4 p.m. today Funeral Home in Boise. Connie; parents, Harve and at Alsip & Persons Funeral Dora Bradley; brother, Chapel, 404 10th Ave. S. in Adine Valate Givens of Dennie (Genola) Bradley; sis- Now Open Nampa, and noon to 12:45 Kimberly, funeral at 1 p.m. ter, Dorothy (Dick) Olson; p.m. Monday at the church. Tuesday at the Kimberly LDS and niece and nephews, Stake Center, 3857 N. 3500 Lucille, Dean and Percy Marjorie Eleanor Renfrow E.; visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Bradley. And Ready to of Mesquite, Nev., and for- Monday at Parke’s Magic A funeral was held Jan. 2 at merly of Wendell, memorial Valley Funeral Home, 2551 the Miller Jones Mortuary in service at 2 p.m. Monday at Kimberly Road in Twin Falls, Perris, Calif.; a luncheon fol- the Mesquite United and one hour before the lowed at her home in Nuevo. Serve Families Methodist Church in service Tuesday at the A graveside service will be Mesquite, Nev. (Virgin Valley church. conducted at 11 a.m. 188 Hwy 24 ~ Rupert, Idaho Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Wendell Kerry Morrison Cemetery. Visitation will be Funeral Director For obituary rates and information, call 735-3266 Monday conducted from 9 until 10:30 208-436-1800 through Saturday. Deadline is 3 p.m. for next-day publication. The a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the e-mail address for obituaries is [email protected]. Hove-Robertson Funeral “Committed to Your Legacy” Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OBITUARIES Sunday, January 4, 2009 C7 Galen Cleverley Harry E. ‘Toad’ Reed Galen Cleverley, 62, of Twin enjoyed constructing and fly- JEROME — Harry E. “Toad” death by his father, U.S. winery owner Falls, passed away on ing model airplanes and hel- Reed, beloved husband and Alexander; his mother, Viola; Wednesday evening, Dec. 31, icopters. He loved various father, passed away quietly in brothers, Alec, William and 2008, at his home following a music and was a drummer his sleep at home on Duane; by sisters, LaVella, courageous for local bands. He enjoyed Thursday, Shirley, Margene, Bernadine dies in Brazil two-year the outdoors and was profi- Jan. 1, 2009. and Peggy; by stepbrothers, battle with cient in many activities He was 72. Glenn and Joe; and stepsis- By Bradley Brooks witnesses, Batista said that cancer. including waterskiing and Harry was ters, Gladyce and Dorothy. Associated Press writer Wolffer was at a lunch party Galen was dirt biking. He camped, born June 4, Harry is survived by his at a Brazilian friend’s beach born on July fished and bow hunted. His 1936, to wife, Barbara of Jerome; son, RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil home when he decided to 14, 1946, in love was his family and he Alexander Delbert (Sheila) Reed of — A German-born busi- go for a swim. Idaho Falls, enjoyed spending time with Leroy Reed Wendell; son, Eric Reed of nessman who owned a “Minutes later he was the son of them whenever he could. and Viola Jerome; son, Jason Reed of New York winery has died heard shouting for help Velta and Galen is survived by his Faye Jerome; daughter-in-law, while swimming in the and seen waving his arms James Robert Cleverley. He wife of 42 years, Cheryl May VanDergrift Reed in Beatrice, Jamie Reed of Pocatello; son, ocean off of Brazil, police frantically,’’ Batista said. grew up in Gooding, where Cleverley of Twin Falls; his Neb. He was the 10th of 11 Charles Grooms of Iowa; son, said Friday. “One of the guests rushed he attended schools, gradu- four daughters, Sheila Majors children. He served in the Danny Stephens of Nebraska; Christian Wolffer, 70, suf- out in his boat and with the ating from Gooding High of Twin Falls, Jennifer (Trent) United States Air Force dur- and daughter, Rose Marie of fered two deep cuts on his help of two other swim- School. He furthered his edu- Searle of Twin Falls, Melanie ing the Korean Conflict. After Nebraska; sister, Vera Marble back while swimming on mers, pulled him out of the cation at the Idaho State (Quinn) Morrill of leaving the service, Harry got of Eugene, Ore.; brother, Jim New Year’s Eve near the water with two deep gashes University, while he was Woodscross, Utah, and a job driving semi-trucks (Betty) Reed of Cortez, Colo.; colonial town of Paraty, on his back, apparently working for BLM. In March Amanda (Craig) Bench of over the road. He continued sister-in-law, Amy Reed of about 150 kilometers (100 caused by a passing boat.’’ 1966, Galen entered into the Chatham, N.J.; his mother, to work in this profession Nampa; brother-in-law, John miles) west of Rio de Wolffer was dead by the U.S. Army National Guard, Velta Cleverley of Twin Falls; until an on-the-job injury Ross of Jerome; sister-in-law, Janeiro, police investigator time he reached the hospi- where he served his country his sister, Elaine Chatwin of forced him to retire in 1983. Gerry Reed of Beatrice, Neb.; Luiz Carlos dos Anjos tal, Batista said, without until March of 1972. He Gilbert, Ariz.; and his broth- Harry also completed studies brother-in-law, Chuck Ferdig Batista said. providing further details. began working in 1968 for er, Jesse Ray Cleverley of and became certified as a of Missouri; brother-in-law, Authorities are investi- He said relatives of the Twin Falls Planning and Twin Falls. He is also survived small engine mechanic and Vern Larson of Washington, gating whether the cuts Wolffer were in Rio and Zoning, and then started at by his 11 soon-to-be 12 owned his own small engine Kan.; brother-in-law, Dr. were caused by a passing were expected to fly the JUB Engineers Inc. He moved grandchildren, Stacy, repair shop in Kelso, Wash., Leonard (Carla) Gingles of boat. It isn’t clear if Wolffer body to Germany for burial to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1971, Benjamin, Paige, Jordan, for a period. Sylacauga, Ala.; sister-in-law, drowned or died from the early next week. He did not where he worked as a design- Taylor, Zachary, Grace, Harry met and married Leola Gingles of Lincoln, cuts. know who the relatives er for an engineering firm for Jackson, Drew, Keira and Barbara Elayne Gingles of Neb.; and father-in-law, Citing testimony from were. five years before moving to Kendall. He was preceded in Phillipsburg, Kan., in 1968. Frank (Marjory) Gingles of Prescott, Ariz., where he was death by his father, James They spent a very happy and Phillipsburg, Kan. Harry is a building contractor and Robert Cleverley; his sister, eventful life together for 40 also survived by 19 grand- subcontractor. While in Charlotte Cleverley; and his years until his death. children, one great-grand- Scholarship Applications Prescott, he served on the brother, James Robert Throughout his life, Harry son, and numerous nieces he Minidoka Memorial Hospital Volunteers City Planning and Zoning Cleverly Jr. lived in and visited several and nephews. Harry will be are accepting scholarship applications through Board and was president of A celebration of Galen’s life states but always kept return- deeply missed by everyone T January , . Yavapai County Contractors will be held at 11 a.m. ing to his beloved Idaho. He who knew him. Association. In I981, he Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the First was an avid outdoorsman A memorial service for Applicants must be attending college in a health-related returned to Idaho, where he Ward LDS Church, 847 and loved hunting, fishing, Harry will be held at a later fi eld. Applicants may pick up applications Monday-Friday worked in various business Eastland Drive N. in Twin sports, reading, and spend- date to be announced. from : am to : pm at the information desk. adventures, including raising Falls, with Bishop Brent ing time with his children Arrangements are under the For more information or to have an application e-mailed melons and beefalo. In 1991 White conducting. Burial will and grandchildren. care of Farnsworth Mortuary to present, Galen worked for follow at Sunset Memorial Harry was preceded in of Jerome. to you, please call -. JUB Engineers Inc. as a con- Park. Visitation will take struction observer. place from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Galen married Cheryl May Monday evening at Reynolds Free Fitness Assessments Ellen Marie La Fromboise Cardio & Strength Stephens on Nov. 25, 1966, in Funeral Chapel, 2466 Equipment Gooding. They later had their Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls, HEYBURN — Ellen Marie the best comfort when her Community Gym where Lasting Circuit Training marriage solemnized in the as well as one hour prior to Rush La Fromboise, age 55, of children needed her. She was Friendships are Made Group Fitness Classes Weight Management Idaho Falls Temple on April the service at the church. Heyburn, died Thursday, Jan. always there. She will be This year follow through with Nutritional Guidance 13, 1968. In lieu of flowers, the fami- 1, 2009, at the Cassia missed very much. DR. NIKKI KOBER your New Year Resolution to Health Risk Assessments Galen was a member of ly suggests memorials be Regional She will be missed by her EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST lose that weight and get in shape! On-&-Off Site Personal The Church of Jesus Christ of given in Galen’s name to the Medical loving husband, Keenan J. La We are starting you off with a Training MEMBER FREE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION! Exclusive Member Only Latter-day Saints, where he Hospice Visions Inc. or the Center in Fromboise; two daughters HOURS WITH ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP Keyless Entry AND SO MUCH MORE! served in many callings Huntsman Cancer Institute Burley. and one son, Tina and Mike 5am - 10pm 737-0800 including bishopric coun- for the outstanding care they She was Cooper, Kenneth and Connie 7 days/wk, selor, branch president, have given to Galen and his born May 29, Taylor, and Amy Taylor; five 365 days/yr: Gift Certifi cates Available “Exercise is Preventative Medicine” Sunday school teacher, family. Contributions may be 1953, in grandchildren; two brothers 259 Shoshone St. S. – www.healthybodyiq.com Young Men’s president, High given to funeral chapel staff Boise, the and two sisters, Garold Rush, Priest group leader and at the services or mailed to daughter of Linda and Don Kibler, Elders Quorum instructor. Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Le Roy E. and Barbara and Doug DeWitt, Bell's Family Books Galen loved planes, trains P.O. Box 1142, Twin Falls, ID Irene P. Robinson Rush. and Le Roy and Stacy Rush; YYour Ultimate LDS Book & Gift Shop and fast automobiles. He 83303. When she was growing up, and 13 nieces and nephews. 761 2nd Ave. N. • Twin Falls • 734-6400 she wanted to be a veterinar- She will be going home to her ian because she loved ani- father and mother, and her mals and wanted to help brother, Kent Rush. THE LDS FAMILY DEATH NOTICES them. Instead, she became a A memorial service will be HYMNBOOK health care worker caring for held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Jewell F Bublitz local hospital. people who needed her. at the First Christian Church A memorial service will be Ellen was a beautiful wife Praise Chapel, 1110 Eighth St. Invite the spirit of the Lord into your home with BURLEY — Jewell F held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. and best friend. She was the in Rupert. Arrangements and this illustrated volume of favorite hymns. Bublitz, 83, of Burley, died 10, at the First Baptist half that made her husband, cremation have been Store Hours: • Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Church, 417 S. Oneida in Keenan, whole. She was a entrusted to the care of the Parke View Care and Glenns Ferry. Cremation was great mother and raised her Rasmussen Funeral Home of Finance Today with... Rehabilitation Center in under the direction of Rost children well. She was always Burley. R Burley. 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Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at her passed away peacefully Dec. all, his love of flight and own- Price subject to change without notice. Harold V. Lee Hazelton, ID 0109 home. 30, 2008, at ing his own aircraft. 208-829-5564 BOISE — Harold Vernon Arrangements will be his farm All of this reflected in his R Lee, 80, of Boise, died announced by Hansen southwest of kind and gentle generosity 1-800-373-5550 ClearyBuilding.com BUILDING CORP. ;Capital One<. All rights reserved. Capital One is a federally registered service mark. Capital One Home Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at Mortuary Rupert Chapel. Buhl. and his willingness to help Improvement Finance is a Service Mark of Capital One. Serving our Clients since 1978 a local care center. Rudy’s life others in a time of need. He A service will be held at Nona B. Askew span of 87 will be sadly missed by his 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at years was many friends and family of so Relyea Funeral Chapel, 318 Nona B. Askew, 94, of Twin filled with many years. N. Latah in Boise Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 3, transition He is survived by sisters, (Cremation Society of 2009, at Twin Falls Care and change Evelyn Reedy of Spokane, Idaho). Center. from horse-drawn machines Wash., and Rose Hahn of Twin Arrangements will be to flight. He was glad to be Falls; brothers, Jake Prudek Let your Margie M. Herring announced by White part of this exciting era. and V.C. Prudek; special mo u s e Mortuary in Twin Falls. Rudy loved the land and all friend, Arlee Tegan of Twin take you on a tour of our homes. Margie Marie Herring, 86, living things. He especially Falls; and numerous nieces of Twin Falls, died Theodore F. Lindner loved his cattle, which knew, and nephews. He was preced- Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at loved and trusted him as their ed in death by a sister, www.westerrarealestate.com her home. Theodore Franklin caretaker. To see yearlings Virginia; and his parents, Arrangements will be Lindner, 79, of Twin Falls, come to him and lick his hand Jacob and Rose Prudek. announced by Parke’s Magic died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at as he fed and bedded them. A A funeral will be held at 11 Valley Funeral Home in Twin his home. truly extraordinary relation a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at Falls. Arrangements will be between man and animal. Farmer Funeral Chapel in announced by Parke’s Magic As a teenager, Rudy drove a Buhl. A viewing will be one Charles J. Printz Valley Funeral Home in Twin team of horses, cutting hay hour prior to service at the Falls. and planting very straight funeral home. GLENNS FERRY — Charles J. Printz, 88, of Glenns Ferry, died Thursday, Idaho’sMobilityandAccessPathway Jan. 1, 2009, at a Gooding hospital. Needmorebuses,morebikes,more A memorial service will be mobility?Participateinyour held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the United Methodist network’sPlanningWorkshopto Church, 207 W. 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TIMES-NEWS SPORTS EDITOR MIKE CHRISTENSEN: (208) 735-3239 [email protected] INSIDE: College hoops, D2 | Scoreboard, D3 | NBA, D3 | YourSports, D4 Minico boys start ’09 with win over Idaho Falls By Ryan Howe Minico scored 19 of its with Leon making better four minutes by Coltin TimesNews writer points in the paint and also decisions with the basketball Johnson and Christiansen hit six 3-pointers by five dif- and a poised sophomore, gave Minico a cushion, Minico’s effective inside- ferent shooters. Casey Christiansen, coming and the Spartans converted 7 outside game was too much Minico was a bit passive in off the bench. of 9 free throws down the for visiting Idaho Falls as the the first half on both ends of “At the first of the season stretch. Spartans returned from the the floor, scoring just 15 we really didn’t know Minico hosts Highland on holiday break with a 49-41 points. But the Spartans offi- what we were doing because Wednesday. Minico’s Mark win Saturday. cially put the holidays we were just beginning inico 49, Idaho Falls 41 Leon squeezes Starting point guard Mark behind them with 34 points with a new team,” Leon said. Idaho Falls 8 10 9 14 41 Minico 10 5 15 19 49 through Idaho Leon and post player Shad after halftime. “It’s getting better, though. IDAHO FALLS (41) Devan Munk 4, Luke Erwin 3, Landon Walker 13, Falls defenders Hubsmith each scored 14 “I didn’t know what to We have started playing Hayden Bottcher 8, Jason Burton 7, Eric Hillam 6. points to lead Minico, which make of this game,” Graefe harder.” Totals 16 4-11 41. on a drive to INICO (49) improved to 5-2 on the sea- said. “It wasn’t really intense, Idaho Falls (2-6) got 13 Kalen Knopp 3, Mark Leon 14, Coltin Johnson 3, the basket Shad Hubsmith 14, Pete Coats 3, Casey Christiansen son. and we kind of backed off. It points from Landon Walker. 5, Tyson Crane 3, Kevin Jurgensmeier 4. Totals 17 9- Saturday. “We like to go inside first, was kind of a weird deal. The Tigers have now lost six 11 49. 3-point goals: Idaho Falls 4 (Bottcher 2, Burton 2); but we don’t want to force it Execution-wise I thought we straight after winning its first Minico 6 (Knopp, Leon 2, Johnson, Coats, Christiansen). Total fouls: Idaho Falls 12; Minico 15. in there like we did in the did a nice job for having two two games. Fouled out: Munk. first half,” said Minico coach weeks off.” The Spartans trailed by Mike Graefe. “We have kids Minico’s guard play — three at halftime, and who can shoot the ball. The which was an area of con- then led by three heading Ryan Howe may be reached shot that presents itself, cern to begin the season — is into the fourth quarter. at 208-677-8786 or RYAN HOWE/ that’s what we’ll take.” seeing solid improvement, Big 3-pointers in the final [email protected]. Times-News Golden Eagles blow big lead, surge late for victory By David Bashore TimesNews writer

The College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team huddled around head coach AP photo Steve Gosar during the time- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, center, catches the ball out, figuring out what had just happened, and what to for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons defensive backs Lawyer Milloy (36) do about it. and Chris Houston (23) defend Saturday during the first quarter of an The 18th-ranked Golden NFC wild card playoff game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Eagles had just watched a Glendale, Ariz. 21-point second-half lead evaporate, and Gosar told them they needed to make a Warner, defense, lead big stop. College of Byago Diouf delivered that Southern stop, and all was suddenly Idaho forward well in CSI Gymnasium once Arizona past Atlanta 30-24 Jay Watkins more. The Associated Press 1,699 yards in the regular CSI survived a 27-5 run by goes up for 2 season, had 42 yards in 18 Sheridan (Wyo.) College, during the GLENDALE, Ariz. — The attempts. replying with a 22-4 spurt of first half of Arizona Cardinals were no Warner, in the playoffs for its own to take a 101-84 vic- play against playoff pretenders. the first time since leading St. tory in the final game of the the Sheridan Kurt Warner opened with a Louis to a second Super Bowl James Ray Construction Generals 42-yard touchdown pass to in 2001, was 19-of-32, 13-for- Shoot Out on Saturday Saturday Larry Fitzgerald and con- 17 in the second half, for 271 night. nected with Anquan Boldin yards. He was intercepted With the score tied at 70- night in Twin on a 71-yard scoring play as once. all, Aziz N’diaye missed two Falls. the Cardinals beat Atlanta “I hope this gives us a lot of free throws that could have 30-24 Saturday before a rau- confidence,” Warner said. “I given CSI the lead, after the cous, white towel-waving knew we thought we could Golden Eagles (13-2) crowd in their first home win this game. Hopefully we grabbed a series of offensive playoff game in 61 years. can parlay this into some rebounds to put the Atlanta rookie Matt Ryan more confidence and know Senegalese big man at the was intercepted twice, was we can win wherever we have line. Daequon Montreal got tackled in the end zone for a to go.” the next offensive board, safety and fumbled the ball Arizona will play at either however, and fed Jay Watkins away on a botched handoff. the New York Giants or for the bucket and the foul to The fumble was returned 26 Carolina Panthers next week- give CSI a three-point lead. yards by Antrel Rolle 52 sec- end. Arizona has played both Byago Diouf’s quick hands onds into the second half to teams this season, losing 27- forced a tie-up on Sheridan’s put Arizona ahead for good. 23 at Carolina on Oct. 26, and next trip down the floor and The Cardinals’ Edgerrin 37-29 at home to the Giants Montreal later knocked James outgained Atlanta’s on Nov. 23. down an 8-foot baseline JUSTIN JACKSON/ Michael Turner, the NFL’s No. Ryan, the AP Offensive jumper to restore order. Times-News 2 rusher. Rookie of the Year, completed “Those were huge, huge James, who has made it 26 of 40 passes for 199 yards plays for our team,” said huge basket out of that.” 21 points, respectively, to the first half to take an 18- known he will not be back and two scores. Gosar. “We told the guys that Watkins and Montreal, the offset the 25 from Sheridan’s point lead into halftime. with the Cardinals next sea- The Cardinals went 9-7 to all runs start with stops, and team’s only sophomores, J.R. Cadot. Sheridan (10-3) came back son, carried 16 times for 73 Byago got in there and … we stepped up to lead the CSI started off slow but yards. Turner, who rushed for Please see WARNER, Page D4 got the ball back and got a Golden Eagles with 24 and countered with a 22-6 run in Please see CSI, Page D2 San Diego defeats Indianapolis 23-17 in overtime The Associated Press groin injury. exhausted defense for the Fifty years after the Colts (12-5). SAN DIEGO — Peyton Baltimore Colts won the first San Diego’s winning drive Manning has his MVP award overtime game in league his- was aided by two defensive and nothing more, outdone tory by the same score over holding calls, the second again in January by the San the New York Giants for the against Tim Jennings on Diego Chargers. NFL title, Indianapolis wasn’t third-and-8. On the next play, Speedy little Darren so fortunate. It was victim- Colts linebacker Clint Sproles scooted 22 yards for ized by Sproles, who rushed Session was whistled for the winning score 6:20 into 23 times for 105 yards, caught grabbing Sproles’ facemask. overtime and the Chargers five passes for 45 yards, had Sproles scored on the next beat the Colts 23-17 in an 106 yards on four kickoff play, shedding a defender at AFC wild-card game returns and 72 on three punt the 5-yard line. Saturday night, ending runbacks. Sproles’ TD run sent Indianapolis’ nine-game The Chargers (9-8) won Qualcomm Stadium into winning streak a day after the overtime toss. Indy’s bedlam. It was San Diego’s Manning won his third Darrell Reid called heads, fifth straight win; the Associated Press NFL MVP but referee Ron Winter’s Chargers needed the previ- award. flip came up tails. Sproles ous four victories to secure AP photo Sproles came up big on sent the Chargers into the AFC West title with an 8-8 San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, pats Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning, left, on the back a night when the the second round of the record. Saturday after their AFC wild card playoff game in San Diego. Chargers played the final 2 playoffs, either at Tennessee Last season, the Chargers 1/2 quarters without or Pittsburgh, by finishing pulled off a 28-24 upset both went out with knee including one game in the the New York Giants and LaDainian Tomlinson, who off the only series of at Indianapolis in the injuries. AFL. The last overtime game Manning’s little brother, Eli, stood on the sideline in overtime with his TD run divisional round after It was the 25th overtime in the playoffs was last sea- against Brett Favre and the obvious discomfort from a around left end against an Rivers and Tomlinson game in the postseason, son’s NFC title game, won by Green Bay Packers. D2 Sunday, January 4, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Kimberly girls win SCIC clash over Wendell

Times-News DIETRICH 57, HANSEN 44 said Kimberly coach Marvin after three quarters but the GOODING 52, VALLEY 46 in Ketchum on Saturday Jesse Dill scored 22 points Mumm. “We held an 8 to 10 Wildcats scored 15 points in Gooding won for the first afternoon. The Kimberly girls basket- to lead Dietrich to a 57-44 point lead most of the first the final period to push the time this season as the Lucas Vorsteveld led all ball team remained unde- win over the host Hansen half and our pressure got to game into the overtime. Senators beat the visiting scorers with 13 for the 2-4 feated in Sawtooth Central Huskies. them in the second half.” “It was good to get back Vikings 52-46. Cutthroats (2-2 Northside Idaho Conference play with a “We ended the game with Cody Wadsworth led after a two week layoff,” said “We are going in the right Conference), who host 45-40 victory at Wendell on only four players on the Kimberly with 16 points and Declo coach Dee Lewis. “We direction and getting better Dietrich on Tuesday. Saturday. floor,” said Hansen coach Jim A.J. Schroeder posted 14. Eric were a little rusty in the first since our first game to now,” Megan Crist and Alex Lasso. “But we only lost by 13 Marvin and Duston Brown half and missed a lot of free said Gooding coach Max Camas County 33, Community School 29 Pfefferle led the Bulldogs, points to a quality team.” also were in double digits for throws (6). (Bryce) Beard and Piper. “We are starting to play Camas County 11 7 8 7 — 33 each scoring in double fig- Dayna Phillips was also in the Bulldogs with Marvin (Justin) Orban hit some our game.” Community School 8 6 10 5 — 29 CAMAS COUNTY (33) ures in a tight contest. double figures for the Blue scoring 12 and Brown adding threes in the fourth quarter Gooding was led by Tyler Cory Brand 11, Mickenzie Boggs 11, Andrew Simon 9, Derek Walker 2. Totals 10 13-23 33. “Both are good ball clubs Devils with 10 points. Nadine 10. Tyler Montgomery led the for Filer. We got things rolling Rex with a game-high 17 COMMUNITY SCHOOL (29) Lucas Vorsteveld 13, Eddy Albarran 6, Caspar Brun 5, and were tough defensively,” Giardina had 13 points and Indians with 13 points and in the overtime and the kids points followed by Tommy Will Weston 2, Paul Davis 2, Chet Stephens 1. Totals Wendell coach Delon Huse Shelbie Hancock posted 10 J.D. Leckenby had 10. really stepped up and com- McMurdie with 15 and Justin 10 4-14 29. 3-point goals: Community School 4 (Albarran 2, said. “We just missed some for Hansen (3-8). Kimberly (5-2) hosts peted.” Parke with 13. Vorsteveld 2). Fouled out: Community School, Brun. free throws and some shots Hansen is at Shoshone on American Falls on Tuesday. Declo had three players in For Valley, Juan Zambrano Technical fouls: none. here and there.” Tuesday. Buhl (0-6, 0-1 SCIC) is at double figures with Shaylon and Montana Barlow each The Trojans also had two Declo on Thursday. Fenstermaker scoring a had nine points. Late Friday players in double figures, Dietrich 57, Hansen 44 team-high 14 points followed Gooding (1-6) hosts Glenns Dietrich 19 17 11 10 — 57 Kristen Brandsma and Jaci Hansen 12 15 5 12 — 44 Kimberly 71, Buhl 47 by Connor Garner with 12 Ferry and Valley is at Wendell Girls basketball DIETRICH (57) Buhl 9 13 15 10 — 47 Lancaster. Ellie Dalton 7, Nakia Norman 6, Jesse Dill 22, Moriah Kimberly 16 13 18 24 — 71 and Jared Erickson added 10. on Wednesday. Dill 4, Shayla Porter 8, Dayna Phillips 10. Totals 23 9- BUHL (47) VALLEY 63, CAREY 44 Wendell (8-2, 3-1 SCIC) will 18 57. Nathan Romans 2, J.D. Leckenby 10, Jack Hamilton Beard scored a game-high 26 travel to Glenns Ferry HANSEN (44) 3, Garret Schilz 7, Gabe Jacobson 2, Nick Hamilton 6, points in the losing effort for Gooding 52, Valley 46 Katie Hall scored a game- Marlen Murillo 9, Nadine Giardina 13, Claudia Vega Cader Owen 4, Tyler Montgomery 13. Totals 17 10-17 Valley 7 6 16 17 — 46 Tuesday, while Kimberly (7-1, 2, Dori Lockwood 3, Shawnie Higgins 7, Shelbie 47. the Wildcats. Gooding 12 15 11 14 — 52 high 23 points to lead Valley Hancock 10. Totals 17 8-17 44. KIMBERLY (71) VALLEY (46) 4-0) will travel to Jerome 3-point goals: Dietrich 2 (Dalton, Norman); Hansen 2 ( A.J. Schroeder 14, Isaac Makings 2, Lael Schoessler Declo (5-3) hosts Buhl on Crystian Orozco 5, Matt Garr 4, Brogen Reed 7, to a 63-44 win over visiting Wednesday. Murillo, Giardina). Total fouls: Dietrich 18, Hansen 16. 7, Eric Marvin 12, Duston Brown 10, Justin Winmill 4, Thursday. Daniel Burns 4, Juan Zambrano 9, Montana Barlow 9, Carey on Friday. Fouled out: Hansen, Lockwood, Higgins. Technical Cody Wadsworth 16, Jared Mumm 6. Totals 23 19-28 Chase Brown 2, Jacob Mikesell 6. Totals 18 6-11 46. fouls: none. 71. Filer is at Wendell on GOODING (52) Jessica Parke scored 12 for 3-point goals: Buhl 3 (Montgomery 2, Schilz); Justin Parke 13, Tommy McMurdie 15, Austin Kimberly 45, Wendell 40 Kimberly 6 (Marvin 3, Schroeder 2, Brown). Total Friday. Basterrechea 4, Colton Knoff 3, Tyler Rex 17. Totals the Panthers. Kimberly 8 10 15 12 — 45 fouls: Buhl 21, Kimberly 14. Fouled out: Buhl, 22 6-9 52. Wendell 6 9 11 14 — 40 Romans, Jacobson. Technical fouls: none. 3-point goals: Valley 4 (Barlow 3, Orozco); Gooding 2 Valley (9-3) hosts KIMBERLY (45) Declo 65, Filer 56, OT (Parke 2). Total fouls: Valley 13, Gooding 14. Fouled Shoshone on Monday. Alex Pfefferle 14, Sarah Lentz 6, Whitney Carlton 4, Boys basketball Filer 10 12 12 15 7 — 56 out: none. Technical fouls: none. Averie Schroeder 2, Megan Crist 15, Kelsey Molyneux Declo 10 16 14 9 16 — 65 4. Totals 15 13-24 45. FILER (56) WENDELL (40) KIMBERLY 71, BUHL 47 DECLO 65, FILER 56, OT Valley 63, Carey 44 Bryce Beard 26, Nathan Hughes 6, Justin Orban 7, Carey 10 8 17 9 — 44 Jori Fleming 4, Krystyl Miller 4, Jaci Lancaster 10, Andrew Wright 2, Terrell Bailey 8, Nathan Karel 5, Kristen Brandsma 16, Heather Sturgeon 6. Totals 14 Kimberly moved to 2-0 in After finishing regulation CAMAS COUNTY 33, Valley 14 15 15 19 — 63 Ryan Karel 2. Totals 17 15-20 56. CAREY (44) 11-20 40. DECLO (65) 3-point goals: Kimberly 2 (Carlton, Crist); Wendell 1 the Sawtooth Central Idaho tied 49-all, Declo outscored COMMUNITY SCHOOL 29 Green 6, Parke 12, Murphy 2, Ellsworth 5, Hansen Jared Erickson 10, Tucker Edgar 7, Connor Garner 12, 11, Bailey 8. Totals 17 7-12 44. (Miller). Total fouls: Kimberly 18; Wendell 22. Fouled Conference as the Bulldogs Filer 16-7 in overtime as the Brandon Petersen 5, Tyler Briggs 9, Shaylon Cory Brand and Mickenzie VALLEY (63) out: Wendell, Sturgeon. Technical fouls: Wendell, rolled over the Buhl Indians Hornets beat the visiting Fenstermaker 14, Jeremy Jenkins 8. Totals 23 18-28 Boggs each scored 11 to lead Hall 23, Callen 3, Hunter 5, Sizemore 8, Henry 7, bench. 65. Kraus 2, Nava 8, Wood 7. Totals 25 10-19 63. 71-47. Wildcats 65-56. 3-point goals: Filer 7 (Beard 4, Orban 2, Bailey); Declo Camas County to a 33-29 win 3-point goals: Carey 3 (Green, Parke, Hansen), Valley 1 (Garner). Total fouls: Filer 28, Declo 19. Fouled out: 3 (Callen, Hunter, Henry). Total fouls: Carey 18, Valley “We just wore then out,” Declo held a 40-34 lead Filer, Hughes, Nathan Karel. Technical fouls: none. over the Community School 16. Fouled out: Carey, Parke, Ellsworth. Technical fouls: none. Teague leads No. 6 Wake Forest over BYU PROVO, Utah — No. 6 Wake Arkansas on Tuesday, Forest ended the nation’s Oklahoma shot 54 percent longest home winning streak from the field and outre- by beating BYU 94-87 on bounded Coppin State 48-29. Saturday. Willie Warren added 14 CSI center Aziz The Cougars had won 53 points for the Sooners, Omar Ndiaye dunks the straight dating to a loss to Leary had 11 and Ray Willis ball during the first Loyola-Marymount to open scored 10. half Saturday night the 2005-06 season. Jeff in Twin Falls. Teague just missed his career ST. JOHN’S 71, high with 30 points and NO. 7 NOTRE DAME 65 James Johnson had 22 points NEW YORK — D. J. and 15 rebounds as the AP photo Kennedy scored 20 points, Demon Deacons improved Wake Forest’s Harvey Hale, left, including four free throws in to 13-0 for the first time since fouls BYU’s Jonathan Tavernari, of the final 15 seconds, and had the 1996-97 season. 10 rebounds to send St. John’s Brazil, as he drives to the basket Wake Forest broke an 85- past No. 7 Notre Dame 71-65 all tie with eight straight Saturday during the second half in on Saturday. points in the final two min- Provo, Utah. The Red Storm (10-4, 1-1 utes. Aminu Al-Farouq had Big East) snapped their 12 points and L.D. Williams and seven boards. three-game losing streak by scored 11 for the Demon It was the third consecutive holding Notre Dame to one Deacons. loss to a highly ranked team of its worst 3-point shooting Jimmer Fredette had 23 for Rutgers (9-6, 0-2), which games of the season (4-for- points and Lee Cummard was beaten last Sunday by 17), including a 1-for-5 effort JUSTIN JACKSON/ scored 17 for the Cougars No. 1 North Carolina and lost from long-range specialist Times-News (11-2). on Wednesday to No. 3 Kyle McAlarney. Pittsburgh. Luke Harangody had 28 KANSAS ST. 83, IDAHO STATE 57 Freshman guard Mike points and 14 rebounds for CSI MANHATTAN, Kan. — Rosario, who had 26 points the Fighting Irish (10-3, 1-1), Jamar Samuels scored 15 against the Tar Heels and 22 who had won four straight. Continued from page D1 ence schedule with points to lead Kansas State to against Pitt, hit just two of 13 This was the third of the last with its massive run to eradi- James Ray Saturday’s game. The Golden a 83-57 win over Idaho State shots from the field and fin- four meetings to come down cate the deficit, but the Eagles open up Scenic West on Saturday. ished with 10 points. Gregory to the final minute. Golden Eagles had the last Construction Athletic Conference play Jacob Pullen added 12 for Echenique led the Scarlet laugh. with a trip to Colorado the Wildcats (10-3). Knights with 17. NO. 10 MICHIGAN ST. 77, “We knew they were Shoot Out Northwestern Community Matt Stucki and Phyllip NORTHWESTERN 66 bound to get a run eventual- College on Friday. At CSI Gymnasium Taylor led the Bengals (4-11) NO. 3 PITTSBURGH 70, EVANSTON, Ill. — Raymar ly, so it was just a matter of Thursday’s games with 13 and 10 points respec- NO. 11 GEORGETOWN 54 Morgan scored 22 points and calling our time-out and WESTCHESTER (N.Y.) CC 77, Sheridan College (Wyo.) 84, tively. WASHINGTON — grabbed a season-high 13 going back to how we did TREASURE VALLEY (ORE.) 68 Westchester CC (N.Y.) 73 The Bengals struck first on Fourteen games into the sea- rebounds to lead No. 10 things in the first half,” said Jarrid Famous had a game- No. 18 CSI 98, Treasure Valley a layup by Stucki, but back- son, No. 3 Pittsburgh took its Michigan State to a 77-66 vic- Montreal, who finished with high 32 points and 23 CC (Ore.) 71 to-back 3-pointers by Pullen first major test and passed it tory over Northwestern and 11 rebounds to go with his rebounds as Westchester Friday’s games gave the Wildcats the lead for with plenty to spare — the Spartans’ seventh straight point haul. “When we had all picked up its first win of the Sheridan 95, Treasure Valley good. thanks to the inside muscle win on Saturday. those offensive rebounds weekend, 77-68 over 90 After falling behind 25-13, of DeJuan Blair. Kalin Lucas came on strong and Jay got the basket, I knew Treasure Valley. CSI 91, Westchester 65 Idaho State narrowed the gap Blair had 20 points and 17 after a rough start, scoring all we were going to be alright.” Khalid Martin added 17 for Saturday’s games to eight, but scored just five rebounds to win his duel with but three of his 18 points in Watkins and Montreal hit the Westcos (6-5), who outre- Westchester 77, Treasure points in the final 9:30. Georgetown standout fresh- the second half. Chris Allen just about every big shot for bounded their opponents Valley 68 Kansas State ended the half man Greg Monroe, and the scored 16 and provided the CSI down the stretch, bar 44-28. CSI 101, Sheridan 84 on an 8-1 run to take a 40-22 No. 3 Panthers never trailed spark as the Wildcats scored one. Jamelle Barrett, who Jacob King scored 22 for All-Tournament Team: Jarrid lead into intermission. in Saturday’s 70-54 win over the first 12 points of the sec- picked up tournament MVP the Chukars (3-11) on 11-for- Famous, Westchester; J.R. Stucki opened the second the No. 11 Hoyas. ond half to turn a one-point honors, hit a runner in the 11 shooting from the field. Cadot, Sheridan; Aaron half with a pair of free throws, In a rematch of the last two deficit into a 44-33 lead. That lane to drive home the final Aaron Snooks added 15, Snooks, Treasure Valley; Aziz but Kansas State responded Big East tournament cham- doused any notion of an nail in Sheridan’s coffin with including three 3-pointers. N’diaye, CSI; Moustapha with a 9-1 run to push its lead pionship games, Pittsburgh upset and sent Michigan a couple of minutes left to go. Diarra, Sheridan. CSI 101, Sheridan 84 to 49-25. (14-0, 2-0 Big East) broke State (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) to its The freshman Barrett fin- SHERIDAN (10-33) Tournament Most Josh Peery 1-4 0-0 2, Quintin Dailey 6-17 1-2 16, The Bengals got within 18 open a close contest with a 12th consecutive win over ished within sniffing distance Moustapha Diarra 7-12 0-0 14, Steve Ivory Jr., 1-2 Outstanding Player: Jamelle 0-1 2, Scottie Payne 4-11 1-2 9, Jake Lohof 0-1 0-0 on a 9-3 run midway through 17-4 run midway through the Northwestern (8-4, 0-2). of a triple-double, piling up 0, J.R. Cadot 8-15 7-12 25, Bryen Pyles 0-2 0-0 0, Barrett, CSI. Sam Iwueke 1-4 0-0 2, Antoine Proctor 3-6 2-5 8, the half, but a pair of free second half. 14 points to go with eight Charlton Wilson 2-5 2-5 6. Totals 33-79 13-27 84. throws by Pullen extin- rebounds and eight assists. CSI (13-22) Women Byago Diouf 1-3 0-0 2, Aziz Ndiaye 5-8 1-6 11, guished the comeback OKLAHOMA 93, COPPIN ST. 62 But it was the pair of sopho- thing to file away and use to Jamelle Barrett 5-10 4-4 14, Louis Garrett 3-7 4-5 10, Max Carrier 0-1 0-0 0, Cheyne Martin 2-7 2-2 8, attempt. NORMAN, Okla. — Tony BOISE STATE 60, IDAHO 56 mores that led the way both get better, starting on Jay Watkins 9-13 6-6 24, Romario Souza 1-2 2-2 4, Charles Odum 0-1 7-10 7. Totals 33-68 33-43 101. Crocker scored 20 points to The Boise State women’s emotionally and through Monday. Halftime: CSI 56, Sheridan 37. 3-point goals: Sheridan 5-20 (Peery 0-2, Dailey 3-9, Cadot 2-6, Men’s Top 10 lead No. 4 Oklahoma to a 93- basketball team defeated in- action. “It was like we had two dif- Lohof 0-1, Ivory 0-1, Pyles 0-1); CSI 2-11 (Barrett 0- 62 victory over Coppin State state and Western Athletic “Coach relies a lot of us to ferent teams out there, the 2, Garrett 0-2, Martin 2-4, Montreal 0-3). Rebounds: Sheridan 43 (Cadot 8); CSI 53 (Montreal, Watkins NO. 2 CONNECTICUT 82, on Saturday. Conference rival Idaho 60-56 lead the younger guys along,” one that started and finished 11). Assists: Sheridan 20 (Payne 8); CSI 21 (Barrett 8). Turnovers: Sheridan 14, CSI 17. Total fouls: RUTGERS 49 Crocker hit five 3-pointers, Saturday in Moscow. said Watkins, who repeatedly the game and the one that Sheridan 32, CSI 24. Fouled out: Sheridan, Diarra, STORRS, Conn. — including four in the opening The Broncos (8-7, 1-0) won pounded his chest after the started the second half that Peery; CSI, Ndiaye. Technical fouls: none. Hasheem Thabeet led a bal- half when the Sooners (13-1) their WAC opener with three game-changing basket and none of us recognized,” Westchester 77, anced Connecticut attack raced out to leads of 20-6 and players scoring in double fig- urged the crowd a few times Gosar said. “But it’s a testa- Treasure Valley 68 WESTCHESTER (6-55) with 15 points and eight 34-13 over the Eagles. ures (Heather Pilcher 16, to pump the noise up. “It ment to the mettle of our Lateef Willis 3-4 0-0 8, Miles Nicholas 3-11 0-0 6, Chris Abney 3-10 0-0 6, Jarrid Famous 13-20 6-9 rebounds, and the second- Tywain McKee scored 20 Jamia Malone 11, Janie Bos shows a mark of a good team team that we have guys who 32, Jerome Alexander 3-8 0-0, Chaz Cribbs 0-0 0-0 0, Khalid Martin 8-10 1-1 17, Javon Holley 1-5 0-0 ranked Huskies snapped points to lead Coppin State 10). … the game of basketball is a are going to fight back and 2. Totals 34-68 2-6 77. back from their first loss of (2-11). Missed baskets and free game of runs, and we made aren’t going to just let it slip TREASURE VALLEY (3-111) Daniel Collins 0-0 0-0 0, Nick Brothers 1-5 0-0 3, the season with a 80-49 win The Sooners took a 45-23 throws, along with too many sure we got the last one.” away. Kyle Hart 1-4 0-0 2, Aaron Snooks 6-11 0-0 15, Jacob King 11-11 0-0 22, Jordan Jones 0-0 0-0 0, over Rutgers on Saturday lead at the break behind 15 turnovers, doomed the The first 11 minutes of the “They got themselves into Mychal Harris 2-7 0-0 5, Austin Potts 3-5 0-0 6, Eric Gardzina 2-8 2-4 6, Manny Lopez 3-9 0-1 6, Pat night. points from Crocker and 12 Vandals (3-9, 0-1) to a loss for second half were a point of good positions and did some Blanchard 1-4 0-0 3. Totals 30-64 2-5 68. Jerome Dyson added 14 from Blake Griffin, who fin- their WAC opener. Freshman concern for Gosar, who said important things, and I was Halftime: Treasure Valley 33, Westchester 31. 3- point goals: Treasure Valley 6-17 (Brothers 1-2, Hart points and Jeff Adrien had 13 ished with 14 points and 12 Shaena Kuehu led Idaho with he still felt good about his really pleased with that, 0-1, Snooks 3-5, Blanchard 1-1, Harris 1-6, Potts 0- 1, Lopez 0-1); Westchester 2-6 (Willis 2-2, Nicholas for UConn (12-1, 1-1 Big rebounds for his 11th dou- 14 points and eight rebounds, team’s prospects ahead of the especially when the momen- 0-2, Holley 0-2). Rebounds: Treasure Valley 28 (King 7); Westchester 44 (Famous 23). Assists: Treasure East). Stanley Robinson, ble-double of the season. and Yinka Olorunnife added conference season. tum had totally shifted in Valley 28 (Hart 6); Westchester 23 (Willis 8). Turnovers: Treasure Valley 8, Westchester 10. Total making his first start of the Coming off of its first loss 13 points and nine rebounds. But, as Montreal said, (Sheridan’s) favor.” fouls: Treasure Valley 13, Westchester 12. Fouled year, chipped in 11 points of the season against — The Associated Press those 11 minutes are some- CSI ended its pre-confer- out: none. Technical fouls: none. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Sunday, January 4, 2009 D3 D-Wade leads Heat past Nets in overtime MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 29 son at Philips Arena. Overall, Wallace scored 24 points, points, had three key blocks in the Atlanta has won six of seven. Boris Diaw added 21 and closing minutes and the Miami Heat Reserve Carl Landry Charlotte snapped a three- overcame a 16-point deficit to beat scored 18 points, and Yao game losing streak. the New Jersey Nets 101-96 in over- Ming had 16 points and 15 The NBA’s lowest-scoring time Saturday night. rebounds for Houston, team took advantage of Wade did it all in the Heat’s biggest which has dropped two Bucks center Andrew comeback victory of the season. straight and five of seven. Bogut’s absence because of The superstar went up high for Aaron Brooks missed a 3 back spasms to avenge a two blocks on 7-footer Brook Lopez, from the left corner at the Friday night loss in Miami including one in overtime, and swat- buzzer that would’ve forced Milwaukee. Heat’s ted a jumper by Vince Carter into the overtime. Richard Jefferson scored Yakhouba stands in the final minute of regula- 19 points for Milwaukee. tion. Wade’s 3-point play with 37.2 SPURS 108, 76ERS 106 Diawara seconds left in overtime stretched SAN ANTONIO — Tony TIMBERWOLVES 102, BULLS 92 shoots Miami’s lead to eight at 96-88. Parker hit a high-arching 15-footer at CHICAGO — Randy Foye scored and Trailing by 16 points in the first the buzzer and San Antonio won 21 points, and Al Jefferson added 18 scores a quarter, the Heat rode a season-high after blowing an early 21-point lead. points and 14 rebounds to help three- 19 points from Yakhouba Diawara Parker finished with 15 points and Minnesota win consecutive games point and 17 points from Michael Beasley. 10 assists to help the Spurs win for for the first time this season and basket as Miami’s biggest previous comeback seventh time in eight games. Tim improve to 4-2 in its last six games. was Dec. 22 against Indiana, when it Duncan led San Antonio with 26 Derrick Rose had 22 points for New rallied from 15 points down. points on 11-of-15 shooting. Chicago, which has lost six of its last Jersey New Jersey cut it to 99-96, but Andre Miller led Philadelphia with seven games. Nets’ Carter’s desperation 3-point attempt 28 points on 12-of-14 shooting. Trenton missed. NUGGETS 105, HORNETS 100 Harris Keyon Dooling had 23 points, and PACERS 122, KINGS 117 DENVER — Carmelo Anthony defends Carter had 20 for the Nets. INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 22 points, including a layup during scored 13 of his 35 points in the with 56.5 seconds left, and the HAWKS 103, fourth quarter in Indiana’s second Denver Nuggets blew a 26-point the third ROCKETS 100 straight victory. third quarter lead before recovering quarter ATLANTA — Mike Bibby made a 3- T.J. Ford had 16 points and seven to beat the New Orleans Hornets in Miami, pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining, assists, and Troy Murphy added 12 105-100 on Saturday night. Saturday. and Josh Smith scored a season-high points and 13 rebounds. Kevin J.R. Smith scored 11 of his 17 29 points for Atlanta. Martin led Sacramento with a sea- points in the fourth quarter for Joe Johnson had a season-high 14 son-high 45 points, making 13 of 24 Denver. assists, the last when he drove from shots and a career-high seven 3- Chris Paul had 30 points and 11 the perimeter and into the left side pointers. The Kings are 1-8 in their assists, and David West had 21 of the lane before passing to Bibby last nine games. points for the Hornets, who had for the winner. their four-game winning streak The Hawks won their sixth straight BOBCATS 102, BUCKS 92 snapped. AP photo at home, improving to 15-2 this sea- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald — The Associated Press SCOREBOARD

SAN ANTONIO (108) Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Orleans Arizona, Fitgerald 6-101, Spach 3-34, Boldin Anaheim 19 15 5 43 111 112 BASKETBALL Finley 5-9 0-0 14, Duncan 11-15 4-8 26, 44 (Posey 9), Portland 41 (Aldridge 10). 2-72, Breaston 2-39, Urban 2-7, James 1-9, Phoenix 19 15 5 43 102 110 NBA Bonner 3-8 0-0 9, Parker 7-17 0-0 15, Assists—New Orleans 20 (Paul 11), Portland Patrick 1-8, T.Smith 1-4, Arrington 1-(-3). Dallas 16 15 5 37 107 123 Mason 6-10 2-2 19, Thomas 0-1 0-0 0, GAME PLAN 16 (Blake 6). Total Fouls—New Orleans 20, MISSED FIELD GOAL—Arizona, Rackers 51 Los Angeles 15 16 6 36 95 102 All Times MST Ginobili 8-13 3-4 21, Tolliver 0-2 0-0 0, Hill GAME PLAN Portland 16. Flagrant Fouls—Chandler. (WL). Two points for a win, one point for overtime EASTERN 0-1 0-0 0, Bowen 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 42-79 9- Ejected—Chandler. A—20,708 (19,980). loss or shootout loss. ATLANTIC W L Pct GB 14 108. Game, Baltimore at Miami Chargers 23, Colts 17, OT Friday’s Games Boston 29 5 .853 — Philadelphia 19 31 31 25 — 106 TV SCHEDULE BETTING Carolina 2, St. Louis 1 New Jersey 16 18 .471 13 San Antonio 40 26 18 24 — 108 2:30 p.m. Indianapolis 7 3 7 0 0 — 17 New Jersey 4, Montreal 1 3-Point Goals—Philadelphia 4-12 (Williams MEN’S COLLEGE San Diego 0 14 0 3 6 — 23 Philadelphia 13 20 .394 15½ FOX — Playoffs, NFC Wildcard Glantz-CCulver Line First Quarter Atlanta 4, Vancouver 3, SO Toronto 13 20 .394 15½ 2-3, Miller 1-1, Young 1-2, Ivey 0-1, Iguodala BASKETBALL For Jan. 4 Columbus 6, Colorado 1 0-2, Green 0-3), San Antonio 15-26 (Mason Game, Philadelphia at Ind—Addai 1 run (Vinatieri kick), 2:59. Phoenix 5, N.Y. Islanders 4 New York 12 19 .387 15½ 2:30 p.m. NCAA Football Second Quarter SOUTHEAST W L Pct GB 5-5, Finley 4-6, Bonner 3-5, Ginobili 2-5, Minnesota FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Philadelphia 5, Anaheim 4, SO Parker 1-2, Bowen 0-1, Tolliver 0-1, Hill 0-1). CBS — National coverage, SD—Tomlinson 3 run (Kaeding kick), 10:15. Saturday’s Games Orlando 26 7 .788 — Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Philadelphia PREP FOOTBALL Tomorrow Ind—FG Vinatieri 43, 6:46. Buffalo 4, Boston 2 Atlanta 22 11 .667 4 45 (Iguodala 8), San Antonio 36 (Duncan Kentucky at Louisville 6 p.m. Fiesta Bowl SD—Sproles 9 run (Kaeding kick), :42. Florida 6, Pittsburgh 1 Miami 18 14 .563 7½ 12). Assists—Philadelphia 19 (Iguodala 8), NFL FOOTBALL At Glendale, Ariz. Third Quarter Calgary 3, Nashville 2 Charlotte 12 22 .353 14½ San Antonio 27 (Parker 10). Total Fouls— ESPN — All-America Game, at Texas 11½ 8 (51½) Ohio St. Ind—Wayne 72 pass from Manning (Vinatieri Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Washington 6 25 .194 19 Philadelphia 15, San Antonio 18. 11 a.m. Orlando, Fla. Tuesday kick), 8:10. Toronto 3, Ottawa 1 CENTRAL W L Pct GB Technicals—Iguodala. A—18,797 (18,797). CBS — Playoffs, AFC Wildcard GMAC Bowl Fourth Quarter Carolina 3, Tampa Bay 2 At Mobile, Ala. SD—FG Kaeding 26, :31. Cleveland 27 5 .844 — Overtime Detroit 3, Minnesota 2, SO Detroit 20 11 .645 6½ Bobcats 102, Bucks 92 Tulsa +2½ 1 (75) Ball St. St. Louis 5, Columbus 2 Magloire 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 31-76 30-39 101. Butler 0-3 2-2 2, Posey 2-12 0-0 6, Peterson Thursday SD—Sproles 22 run, 8:40. Dallas at Edmonton, late Milwaukee 16 19 .457 12½ MILWAUKEE (92) New Jersey 2719 1722 11— 96 0-2 0-0 0, Daniels 2-2 0-0 5, Marks 0-0 0-0 BCS Championship Game A—68,082. Chicago 14 20 .412 14 Jefferson 6-12 7-8 19, Mbah a Moute 1-2 2- Ind SD N.Y. Islanders at San Jose, late Miami 1424 2324 16— 101 0. Totals 37-74 19-24 100. At Miami Philadelphia at Los Angeles, late Indiana 12 21 .364 15½ 2 4, Gadzuric 4-6 0-0 8, Ridnour 5-9 2-2 12, 3-Point Goals—New Jersey 7-20 (Simmons 3- DENVER (105) Florida 1½ 3½ (70½) Oklahoma First downs 17 26 WESTERN Redd 6-14 4-8 17, Elson 1-2 1-2 3, C.Bell 4-8 Total Net Yards 366 357 Sunday’s Games 6, Dooling 2-4, Yi 1-3, Carter 1-5, Hayes 0-1, Anthony 10-17 2-4 22, Martin 4-9 4-8 13, NFL Playoffs Florida at Montreal, Noon SOUTHWEST W L Pct GB 1-1 11, Villanueva 2-6 1-2 5, Lue 1-3 1-2 3, Najera 0-1), Miami 9-23 (Diawara 5-8, Cook Nene 5-9 4-7 14, Billups 2-9 9-9 14, Jones 4- FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Rushes-yards 22-64 34-167 Sessions 1-2 0-0 2, Alexander 3-4 2-2 8. Passing 302 190 Ottawa at New Jersey, 3 p.m. San Antonio 22 11 .667 — 3-7, Quinn 1-3, Chalmers 0-2, Wade 0-3). 5 2-2 10, Kleiza 3-5 1-2 9, Carter 1-5 2-2 4, Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 3 p.m. New Orleans 20 10 .667 ½ Totals 34-68 21-29 92. Fouled Out—Hayes, Cook. Rebounds—New Andersen 1-2 0-0 2, Smith 6-11 3-4 17. Today Punt Returns 2-6 3-72 CHARLOTTE (102) Baltimore 3 3½ (37½) at Miami Kickoff Returns 4-63 4-106 Calgary at Chicago, 5 p.m. Dallas 20 12 .625 1½ Jersey 58 (Carter, Simmons 9), Miami 53 Totals 36-72 27-38 105. Phoenix at Anaheim, 6 p.m. Houston 21 14 .600 2 Wallace 7-17 9-10 24, Diaw 8-11 3-4 21, (Haslem 13). Assists—New Jersey 17 New Orleans 23 17 31 29 — 100 Philadelphia 2½ 3 (41)at Minnesota Interceptions Ret. 1-36 0-0 Okafor 5-8 4-6 14, Felton 4-8 3-3 11, Carroll Denver 28 30 25 22 — 105 Comp-Att-Int 25-42-0 20-36-1 Minnesota at Colorado, 6 p.m. Memphis 10 23 .303 12 (Dooling 7), Miami 21 (Wade 6). Total Fouls— Dallas at Vancouver, 8 p.m. NORTHWEST W L Pct GB 2-8 1-1 7, Mohammed 1-1 0-0 2, Augustin 3- New Jersey 29, Miami 28. A—19,600 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 7-22 (Stojakovic FOOTBALL Sacked-Yards Lost 1-8 4-27 8 5-5 12, Howard 2-3 2-2 6, Brown 0-0 0-0 (19,600). 4-9, Posey 2-8, Daniels 1-1, Paul 0-1, Punts 6-46.8 6-52.7 Monday’s Games Denver 23 12 .657 — 0, Morrison 1-6 2-2 5, Ajinca 0-0 0-0 0. Peterson 0-1, Butler 0-2), Denver 6-15 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. NFL Playoffs N.Y. Islanders at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m. Portland 20 13 .606 2 Totals 33-70 29-33 102. Hawks 103, Rockets 100 (Kleiza 2-4, Smith 2-4, Martin 1-2, Billups 1- All Times MST Penalties-Yards 9-74 3-40 Utah 19 15 .559 3½ Milwaukee 22 20 21 29 — 92 5). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Wild Cards Time of Possession 29:11 37:09 Minnesota 8 25 .242 14 Charlotte 21 30 25 26 — 102 HOUSTON (100) Orleans 45 (West 8), Denver 44 (Anthony 7). Saturday, Jan. 3 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS TENNIS Oklahoma City 4 30 .118 18½ 3-Point Goals—Milwaukee 3-11 (C.Bell 2-5, Wafer 7-17 0-1 17, Scola 5-9 6-8 16, Yao 7- Assists—New Orleans 22 (Paul 11), Denver Arizona 30, Atlanta 24 RUSHING—Indianapolis, Addai 16-44, PACIFIC W L Pct GB Redd 1-4, Ridnour 0-1, Jefferson 0-1), 12 2-2 16, Alston 4-13 1-1 10, Barry 4-6 0-0 28 (Billups 6). Total Fouls—New Orleans 28, San Diego 23, Indianapolis 17, OT Rhodes 4-12, Clark 1-9, Manning 1-(-1). San Capitala World Tennis Charlotte 7-18 (Carroll 2-3, Diaw 2-3, 11, Brooks 4-10 0-0 9, Landry 5-5 8-8 18, Denver 22. Technicals—Paul, Martin, Denver Sunday, Jan. 4 Diego, Sproles 23-105, Tomlinson 5-25, L.A. Lakers 26 5 .839 — Wallace 1-3, Augustin 1-3, Morrison 1-5, Head 1-5 0-0 3, Hayes 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37- defensive three second. A—19,614 (19,155). Baltimore at Miami, 11 a.m. Bennett 4-24, Rivers 2-13. Championship Results Phoenix 19 12 .613 7 Felton 0-1). Fouled Out—Villanueva. 77 17-20 100. Philadelphia at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m. PASSING—Indianapolis, Manning 25-42-0- Saturday Golden State 10 25 .286 18 Rebounds—Milwaukee 44 (Jefferson, ATLANTA (103) Late Friday NBA Boxes 310. San Diego, Rivers 20-36-1-217. At the Zayed Sports City L.A. Clippers 8 24 .250 18½ Villanueva 7), Charlotte 39 (Felton, Okafor, Evans 1-2 0-0 2, Smith 13-16 3-4 29, RECEIVING—Indianapolis, Clark 7-33, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sacramento 8 26 .235 19½ Horford 4-7 2-2 10, Bibby 5-10 0-0 13, Lakers 113, Jazz 100 Purse: $250,000 (exhibition) Friday’s Games Diaw 6). Assists—Milwaukee 15 (Redd 5), NFL Boxes Gonzalez 6-97, Wayne 4-129, Addai 4-28, Charlotte 22 (Diaw 7). Total Fouls— Johnson 7-16 0-0 14, Murray 6-13 4-4 17, UTAH (100) Cardinals 30, Falcons 24 Harrison 3-20, Robinson 1-3. San Diego, Singles Orlando 86, Miami 76 Milwaukee 23, Charlotte 24. Technicals— Law 2-4 0-0 4, Pachulia 4-4 2-2 10, Jones 1- Miles 3-12 0-1 7, Millsap 7-16 2-4 16, Okur Gates 8-87, Sproles 5-45, Chambers 4-57, Finals Toronto 94, Houston 73 Milwaukee Coach Skiles, Villanueva, 1 2-2 4. Totals 43-73 13-14 103. 7-13 6-6 21, Williams 4-18 2-2 10, Brewer Atlanta 0 17 0 7 — 24 Naanee 1-15, Bennett 1-7, Hester 1-6. Andy Murray, Britain, def. Rafael Nadal, New Jersey 93, Atlanta 91, OT Milwaukee defensive three second. Flagrant Houston 27 19 31 23 — 100 8-14 4-6 20, Knight 1-1 0-0 2, Kirilenko 4-6 Arizona 7 7 14 2 — 30 MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Spain, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. Indiana 105, New York 103 Fouls—Villanueva. A—14,201 (19,077). Atlanta 22 32 25 24 — 103 2-2 10, Korver 1-4 2-2 4, Harpring 0-1 0-0 0, First Quarter Cleveland 117, Chicago 92 3-Point Goals—Houston 9-21 (Barry 3-5, Ari—Fitzgerald 42 pass from Warner Boston 108, Washington 83 Collins 0-0 2-2 2, Koufos 4-7 0-0 8. Totals HOCKEY TRANSACTIONS Pacers 122, Kings 117 Wafer 3-7, Head 1-2, Brooks 1-3, Alston 1-4), 39-92 20-25 100. (Rackers kick), 10:28. San Antonio 91, Memphis 80 Atlanta 4-10 (Bibby 3-5, Murray 1-2, Smith L.A. LAKERS (113) Second Quarter BASKETBALL Denver 122, Oklahoma City 120 SACRAMENTO (117) 0-1, Johnson 0-1, Evans 0-1). Fouled Out— Walton 1-4 0-0 2, Gasol 6-13 9-11 21, Atl—FG Elam 30, 10:00. NHL National Basketball Association Detroit 98, Sacramento 92 Salmons 5-12 0-0 13, Moore 2-6 1-2 5, Ari—Boldin 71 pass from Warner (Rackers All Times MST None. Rebounds—Houston 43 (Yao 15), Bynum 3-6 2-6 8, Fisher 4-12 3-3 11, Bryant EASTERN NBA—Suspended New Orleans C Tyson Minnesota 115, Golden State 108 Miller 5-9 2-5 13, Udrih 3-6 0-0 7, Garcia 4-7 Atlanta 31 (Horford 6). Assists—Houston 22 13-23 12-14 40, Odom 5-10 4-6 14, Ariza 5- kick), 8:58. Chandler for one game, without pay, for Milwaukee 103, Charlotte 75 1-2 10, Jackson 5-10 4-5 15, Martin 13-24 (Alston 9), Atlanta 27 (Johnson 14). Total Atl—Turner 7 run (Elam kick), 2:55. ATLANTIC W L OT PTS GF GA Dallas 96, Philadelphia 86 8 1-1 12, Vujacic 1-6 1-1 3, Radmanovic 1-3 throwing an elbow and striking Portland’s C 12-12 45, Thompson 3-9 3-3 9, Brown 0-2 0- Fouls—Houston 14, Atlanta 21. A—16,740 0-0 2, Powell 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-85 32-42 Atl—Peelle 2 pass from Ryan (Elam kick), N.Y. Rangers 23 14 3 49 108 109 Joel Przybilla in the neck and fined Przybilla Phoenix 106, L.A. Clippers 98 0 0. Totals 40-85 23-29 117. :23. New Orleans 92, Portland 77 (18,729). 113. Philadelphia 21 10 7 49 131 118 $7,500 and assessed him a flagrant foul INDIANA (122) Utah 20 23 23 34 — 100 Third Quarter New Jersey 22 12 3 47 113 95 penaly for his role in the incident in a game L.A. Lakers 113, Utah 100 Granger 10-20 13-16 35, Murphy 4-12 2-2 Ari—Rolle 27 fumble return (Rackers kick), Saturday’s Games Timberwolves 102, Bulls 92 L.A. Lakers 37 20 24 32 — 113 Pittsburgh 19 16 4 42 121 120 on Jan. 2. 12, Hibbert 5-6 2-2 12, Jack 5-9 1-1 13, 3-Point Goals—Utah 2-14 (Okur 1-3, Miles 1- 14:08. N.Y. Islanders 12 23 4 28 102 141 HOCKEY Indiana 122, Sacramento 117 Daniels 4-8 4-4 12, Ford 6-9 4-6 16, Rush 0- MINNESOTA (102) Ari—Hightower 4 run (Rackers kick), 2:48. Atlanta 103, Houston 100 4, Brewer 0-1, Korver 0-2, Williams 0-4), L.A. NORTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA National Hockey League 2 0-0 0, Foster 2-4 2-2 6, Nesterovic 4-5 0-0 Gomes 7-16 4-4 19, Smith 0-2 1-2 1, Lakers 3-17 (Bryant 2-3, Ariza 1-3, Walton 0- Fourth Quarter ANAHEIM DUCKS—Recalled LW Drew Miller Charlotte 102, Milwaukee 92 8, Graham 2-6 2-2 6, McRoberts 1-4 0-0 2, Jefferson 8-19 2-2 18, Ollie 0-0 0-0 0, Foye Ari—Saftey, Ryan sacked by A.Smith in end Boston 29 6 4 62 143 88 Miami 101, New Jersey 96, OT 1, Odom 0-1, Fisher 0-2, Radmanovic 0-2, from Iowa (AHL). Diener 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 43-86 30-35 122. 6-13 7-7 21, Telfair 5-8 3-3 15, Love 7-15 4- Vujacic 0-5). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— zone, 12:37. Montreal 21 10 6 48 109 95 ATLANTA THRASHERS—Assigned D Zach Minnesota 102, Chicago 92 Sacramento 37 30 22 28 — 117 7 18, Miller 1-5 2-2 4, Cardinal 0-3 0-0 0, Atl—White 5 pass from Ryan (Elam kick), Buffalo 19 15 5 43 113 111 San Antonio 108, Philadelphia 106 Utah 56 (Millsap 17), L.A. Lakers 58 (Gasol Bogosian to Chicago (AHL). Assigned D Scott Indiana 33 35 21 33 — 122 Carney 3-8 0-0 6. Totals 37-89 23-27 102. 11). Assists—Utah 28 (Williams 12), L.A. 4:15. Toronto 16 17 6 38 119 138 Lehman to Chicago. Denver 105, New Orleans 100 3-Point Goals—Sacramento 14-25 (Martin 7- CHICAGO (92) Lakers 22 (Gasol 6). Total Fouls—Utah 27, A—62,848. Ottawa 13 18 5 31 84 103 Sunday’s Games Atl Ari CAROLINA HURRICANES—Recalled RW 12, Salmons 3-4, Miller 1-1, Udrih 1-2, Sefolosha 1-5 0-0 3, Thomas 4-9 7-7 15, L.A. Lakers 18. Technicals—Utah Coach SOUTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA Patrick Dwyer from Albany (AHL). Orlando at Toronto, 10:30 a.m. Garcia 1-2, Jackson 1-4), Indiana 6-18 (Jack Gray 4-9 2-2 10, Rose 9-19 4-4 22, Gordon Sloan, Williams. A—18,997 (18,997). First downs 20 15 Cleveland at Washington, 11 a.m. 2-2, Murphy 2-4, Granger 2-6, Rush 0-1, 7-21 0-0 17, Hughes 2-9 0-0 5, Noah 2-6 1-4 Total Net Yards 250 357 Washington 26 11 3 55 133 116 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Recalled RW Detroit at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m. Maksim Mayorov from Syracuse (AHL). Diener 0-1, Graham 0-2, Ford 0-2). Fouled 5, Nocioni 5-9 0-0 13, Hunter 1-2 0-2 2. Hornets 92, Trail Blazers 77 Rushes-yards 24-60 28-86 Carolina 20 15 5 45 105 116 Dallas at Memphis, 2 p.m. Out—None. Rebounds—Sacramento 44 Totals 35-89 14-19 92. Passing 190 271 Florida 17 16 5 39 99 105 MINNESOTA WILD—Recalled D John Scott Boston at New York, 4 p.m. (Jackson 10), Indiana 55 (Murphy 13). Minnesota 18 27 27 30 — 102 NEW ORLEANS (92) Punt Returns 3-31 2-(-1) Atlanta 13 21 5 31 114 142 from Houston (AHL). Placed RW Marian Portland at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. Assists—Sacramento 24 (Miller, Martin 6), Chicago 17 21 27 27 — 92 Stojakovic 5-11 0-0 14, West 12-21 1-1 25, Kickoff Returns 2-54 5-86 Tampa Bay 10 18 10 30 91 120 Gaborik on injured reserve. Monday’s Games Indiana 19 (Ford 7). Total Fouls—Sacramento 3-Point Goals—Minnesota 5-18 (Telfair 2-2, Chandler 3-5 1-2 7, Paul 7-16 2-2 17, Butler Interceptions Ret. 1-0 2-3 WESTERN TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Rcalled D Ty Sacramento at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m. 29, Indiana 26. Technicals—Garcia, Indiana Foye 2-5, Gomes 1-3, Love 0-1, Miller 0-2, 0-2 0-0 0, Posey 5-10 2-2 15, Armstrong 6-6 Comp-Att-Int 26-40-2 19-32-1 CENTRAL W L OT PTS GF GA Wishart from Norfolk (AHL). San Antonio at Miami, 5:30 p.m. 0-0 12, Peterson 1-3 0-0 2, Daniels 0-2 0-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-9 0-0 WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Assigned defensive three second. A—12,765 (18,165). Carney 0-2, Cardinal 0-3), Chicago 8-22 Detroit 26 7 5 57 141 111 Toronto at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. (Nocioni 3-6, Gordon 3-9, Sefolosha 1-1, 0. Totals 39-76 6-7 92. Punts 5-42.4 6-39.8 Alexandre Giroux to Hershey (AHL). Indiana at Denver, 7 p.m. PORTLAND (77) Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Chicago 20 8 7 47 127 94 ECHL Heat 101, Nets 96, OT Hughes 1-3, Rose 0-1, Hunter 0-1, Thomas Columbus 18 17 4 40 104 109 Golden State at Utah, 7 p.m. 0-1). Fouled Out—Nocioni. Rebounds— Batum 0-2 0-0 0, Aldridge 5-18 3-4 13, Penalties-Yards 6-52 6-47 READING ROYALS—Loaned F Brock Hooton NEW JERSEY (96) Oden 2-4 0-0 4, Blake 2-8 2-2 7, Fernandez Time of Possession 29:58 30:02 Nashville 17 18 3 37 93 112 to Providence (AHL) and D Rob LaLonde to Minnesota 65 (Jefferson 14), Chicago 50 St. Louis 15 21 3 33 112 132 Simmons 7-14 2-3 19, Yi 4-11 4-4 13, Lopez (Gray 9). Assists—Minnesota 16 (Telfair 6), 6-11 4-4 19, Przybilla 4-6 2-2 10, Outlaw 7- INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Iowa (AHL). NBA Boxes NORTHWEST W L OT PTS GF GA Eastern Professional Hockey League Spurs 108, 76ers 106 6-17 0-0 12, Dooling 9-14 3-3 23, Carter 5- Chicago 24 (Gordon 6). Total Fouls— 13 2-4 16, Bayless 1-6 2-2 4, Diogu 1-2 0-0 RUSHING—Atlanta, Turner 18-42, Norwood 2- 21 9-11 20, Boone 3-5 1-2 7, Hayes 0-3 0-0 Minnesota 20, Chicago 25. A—20,516 2, Rodriguez 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 29-73 15-18 12, Ryan 4-6. Arizona, James 16-73, Calgary 23 11 4 50 118 112 HUDSON VALLEY BEARS—Claimed F Elvis PHILADELPHIA (106) 0, Najera 1-2 0-0 2, Hassell 0-1 0-0 0. Totals (21,711). 77. Hightower 6-23, Warner 4-0, Arrington 1-(-2), Vancouver 21 15 4 46 115 105 Tominovic off waivers from Danbury. Young 8-16 2-2 19, Iguodala 10-15 5-5 25, 35-88 19-23 96. New Orleans 21 24 16 31 — 92 Breaston 1-(-8). Colorado 19 18 1 39 104 113 COLLEGE Dalembert 1-3 0-0 2, Miller 12-14 3-4 28, MIAMI (101) Nuggets 105, Hornets 100 Portland 16 27 18 16 — 77 PASSING—Atlanta, Ryan 26-40-2-199. Minnesota 1816 3 39 94 87 MIAMI (OHIO)— Named Bill Elias and Antoine Green 1-9 0-0 2, Williams 4-9 1-2 11, Cook 5-12 2-2 15, Haslem 2-7 1-2 5, 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 8-17 (Stojakovic Arizona, Warner 19-32-1-271. Edmonton 17 16 3 37 101 111 Smith as defensive assistant football coach- Speights 4-7 2-2 10, Evans 0-2 2-2 2, Ivey 1- Anthony 1-2 0-0 2, Chalmers 0-2 7-8 7, NEW ORLEANS (100) 4-6, Posey 3-7, Paul 1-3, West 0-1), Portland RECEIVING—Atlanta, White 11-84, Jenkins 5- es. 2 1-2 3, Ratliff 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 43-79 16-19 Wade 8-23 13-17 29, Beasley 7-12 3-6 17, Stojakovic 7-14 1-2 19, West 8-15 5-6 21, 4-17 (Fernandez 3-8, Blake 1-4, Outlaw 0-1, 51, Peelle 3-11, Finneran 2-11, Pollard 2-7, PACIFIC W L OT PTS GF GA RUTGERS—Announced WR Kenny Britt will 106. Diawara 5-10 4-4 19, Quinn 3-5 0-0 7, Armstrong 6-8 5-5 17, Paul 12-18 6-9 30, Rodriguez 0-1, Bayless 0-1, Batum 0-2). Norwood 1-28, Turner 1-7, Douglas 1-0. San Jose 28 4 5 61 128 87 enter the NFL Draft. UConn’s Brown runs over Bulls in International Bowl win TORONTO — Donald Brown and a stout utes into the third quarter when Tyler Open gym is free. Information: 736-2265. defense helped Connecticut overcome a Lorenzen completed his first pass, a 4-yarder fumble-prone performance. to tight end Steve Brouse for a 24-20 lead. Sports Shorts Local VB team seeking members Brown, the nation’s leading rusher, ran for After Lorenzen scored on a 15-yard scamper a career-best 261 yards — including 208 in with 4:44 left, Huskies linebacker Dahna Note: Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] TWIN FALLS — The Southern Idaho the first half — in his final college game, and Deleston dealt the final blow. He returned Volleyball Club is seeking girls 16-18 years of UConn defeated Buffalo 38-20 in the Drew Willy’s interception 100 yards for a M AGIC V ALLEY age for its 18 and under traveling volleyball International Bowl on Saturday. touchdown with 2:15 remaining. team. After vowing last month that he would The touchdown — matching the longest Castleford holding The club competes within the return for his senior season, Brown interception return in UConn history — youth basketball signups Intermountain Volleyball Association and will announced after the game he would apply ended Buffalo’s final chance to get back into begin tournament play in mid February. for the NFL draft in April. the game, coming when Willy’s attempt to CASTLEFORD — Registration for Castleford Information: Jay Bride at 420-2524 or jay- The Huskies (8-5) overcame five first-half Naaman Roosevelt at the goal line bounced Youth Basketball for boys and girls grades 2-4 [email protected]. turnovers and a 20-10 deficit to win their sec- off the receiver’s hands and to Deleston. The will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, in ond bowl game in three appearances since score rewarded the Huskies’ defense for a the Castleford gymnasium. Cost is $25. Idaho Prep Basketball holds tourney joining the Big East in 2004. strong effort. UConn limited Buffalo to a Coaches are also needed. The Mid-American champion Bulls (8-6) mere 237 yards and 10 first downs — and five Information: Janet at 308-0770 or 543-5011. TWIN FALLS — Idaho Prep Basketball will had their breakout season under coach through three quarters. hold youth tournaments Jan. 17 and Feb. 14 Turner Gill end with a loss in their bowl Brown’s 18th TD of the season set a single- Holiday open gym in Twin Falls for boys and girls in grades 4-8 from Twin Falls debut. James Starks scored on a 4-yard run season school record. He fell 17 yards short and Buhl. for the Bulls, who scored all 20 points off of UConn’s single-game rushing record, set TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls Parks and Information: 360-885-7810 or turnovers, but were unable to get their by Nick Giaquinto in 1976. He also fell short Recreation will offer holiday basketball open http://www.idahoprepbasketball.com. potent offense in gear. of the International Bowl mark of 280 set last gym at Robert Stuart Junior High from and The Huskies went ahead for good 10 min- year set by Rutgers’ Ray Rice. noon to 4 p.m, today. — Staff and wire reports D4 Sunday, January 4, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Surprising Dolphins face improved Ravens MIAMI — Six weeks into Lewis says. “We don’t care failed to work in the earlier from behind in the race for a the season, the Miami about the Dolphins’ ride. meeting, Baltimore was playoff berth by winning Dolphins still looked a lot like We’re on our own ride.” physically superior in that their final five regular-season a punch line. At the wheel for the Ravens game, bruising more than contests, four on the road, They were 2-4, last in the is rookie Joe Flacco, who in just the Dolphins’ egos. and four by a touchdown or AFC East and licking their the past 11 games has thrown “That’s kind of their M.O.,” less. wounds after being manhan- only five interceptions with Miami cornerback Andre “Before, it was win or go dled by the Baltimore Ravens. 13 touchdown passes. He has Goodman says. “They do home,” Sparano says. “It’s still That defeat made it 22 losses helped the Ravens win by their best to intimidate you. win or go home.” in 25 games, and as coach such scores as 34-3, 36-7, 41- They did a good job of it the Tony Sparano bemoaned 13, 27-7 and 29-10. first game. But this is a differ- REID, CHILDRESS REUNITE deficiencies in blocking and “Where they’ve grown the ent team.” WHEN EAGLES PLAY VIKES tackling, it seemed the most is at the quarterback It’s a team that belongs in a MINNEAPOLIS — Their rebuilding project under the position,” Sparano says. “He fantasy league, considering bushy mustaches look about new Bill Parcells regime has total command of the the storybook nature of the the same, and their Tiny Squad might take several seasons. entire playbook. He can keep Dolphins’ transformation. approaches to building and Now, Miami is the NFL’s the play alive, kind of Tony Leading the turnaround has organizing their teams are Brinnley McDonald, Lacy Maas, Chloe Burgess, and Jehryn Oates most improbable playoff Romo-like. I just see a com- been quarterback Chad similar. Heck, most of their entrant and three wins from pletely different kid back Pennington, released by the team’s fans want them fired, the Super Bowl. With a rookie there right now from the first New York Jets in August and too. coach, a castoff quarterback time we played.” now the AP Comeback Player But Andy Reid and Brad and a roster low on star To the astonishment of of the Year. Childress have different per- power, the Dolphins (11-5) Miami fans, Flacco has The Dolphins are the year’s sonalities and divergent have won nine of their past apparently benefited from comeback team — their 10- styles, and this branch of the 10 games to claim the AFC the tutelage of offensive game one-year improvement NFL’s coaching tree has sev- East title and make the post- coordinator Cam Cameron, matches the best in NFL his- eral variations and twists. season for the first time since who went 1-15 in his only tory. While a soft schedule “He’s maybe a little bit 2001. season as Dolphins head has made it easier for them to more, if you can imagine this, Their reward in the first coach last year. hide flaws, they’re no longer a flat line than I am,” Childress round Sunday: another crack The Ravens gave an emo- laughingstock. said. “Hard for you to see at Baltimore. tional Cameron the game “We went from the out- that, right?” This is a rematch in more ball after their October victo- house to the penthouse,” The football staff at ways than one, because the ry in Miami. Baltimore says linebacker Joey Porter, Northern Arizona University Ravens (11-5) are making mounted four long scoring the AFC sacks leader. in 1986 spawned four future their third trip to Miami in 13 drives, allowed Flacco plenty Porter and his band of NFL head coaches. The bond months. The Dolphins of time to throw, scored on an overachievers will be under- formed between Reid and earned their only victory of interception return and even dogs Sunday, even playing at Childress during that season Mini Squad 2007 by beating Baltimore stuffed the Wildcat, Miami’s home, because doubts per- together in the high desert of Halle Knight, Charity Easley, Beth Kepner, Angellina Bolt, Alise Fiscus, 22-16 in overtime; the Ravens variation of the single wing sist that Miami belongs in the Flagstaff and the high-scor- Kaylee Livingston, Caitlin Knight, Hannah Burgess, Kaia Walker, Morgan exacted revenge by winning that has produced eight postseason. Only 11 ing Big Sky Conference was Adams, Mikayle Meyer, and Emily Black 27-13 on Oct. 19. touchdowns this season. Dolphins have started a play- strong enough that, 13 years Everyone agrees the Against the Ravens, the off game. One is Pennington, later, Reid chose Childress as Dolphins have improved Wildcat netted 4 yards in five who led the Jets to the post- his offensive coordinator greatly in the past 2½ plays, but they figure they’ll season three times. when he was hired to lead the months. Blocking and tack- see it again Sunday. The “The playoffs are a little bit Philadelphia Eagles. ling are no longer problems, Dolphins gained 55 yards in more emotional. The elec- Childress’ chance to be in the offense has become a 10 plays from the formation tricity in the crowd is a little charge at Minnesota came model of efficiency and the in Sunday’s showdown victo- higher. The play on the field is seven seasons later, and he defense can be stingy for long ry over the New York Jets. a little faster,” Pennington has guided the NFC North stretches. “They have expanded that says. “It’s just different, champion Vikings to a wild- Baltimore is better, too. package,” Baltimore coach because now you’re playing card game at the Metrodome Starting with the victory at John Harbaugh says. “It looks for that special prize.” on Sunday against Reid and Miami, the Ravens have won more and more like the com- The Dolphins contend his old team. nine of their past 11 games. plete package, so it’s tougher they can overcome postsea- “Well, I wish I wasn’t seeing “Everybody talks about the to defend than it was earlier son inexperience by drawing Brad in the first round,” Reid Dolphins being on this ride,” in the year.” on what they’ve learned in said, “but I am proud of him.” Baltimore linebacker Ray While Miami’s trickery recent weeks. They came — The Associated Press

Youth Squad Warner Angela Hernandez, Ale’ Hernandez, Jordan Pfeifer, Kylie Fiscus, Brinley Hollstrom, Bayley Shirley, Taylor Trappen, Averee Amador-Burgess, Kelsey Continued from page D1 victory over Philadelphia in When it was over, for good. Jo Wolfe, Jessica Figueroa, Morgan Bosen, Jasmina Hukic, Bailey Henley, win a weak NFC West and 1947. That was the fran- Arizona’s second-year Ken The Falcons scored two and Samantha Easley make the playoffs for the chise’s last home playoff Whisenhunt ran along the touchdowns in the final 2:55 first time in a decade. After game before Saturday. front row of the stadium, to lead 17-14 at the half, but clinching the division, they Antonio Smith’s tackle of exchanging high-fives with a big early second-half mis- were blown out by Ryan for a safety put Arizona fans. The Cardinals didn’t take led to Arizona’s go- Minnesota and New ahead 30-17 with 12:37 to sell out the game until ahead score. England in the two weeks play. Friday, but the throng was Ryan’s intended handoff preceding their regular-sea- The Falcons, who loud and boisterous to Turner bounced off the son finale victory over rebounded from a 4-12 sea- throughout. running back’s forearm and Seattle. son to make the playoffs, Ryan’s first pass of the into the hands of Rolle, who Atlanta (11-5) finished a made it close after that. On playoffs was intercepted by raced to the end zone to put game behind Carolina in the fourth-and-6, Ryan connect- Ralph Brown, leading to Arizona ahead 21-17. tough NFC South and came ed with Jerious Norwood for Warner’s 42-yard TD to The Cardinals mustered in a winner of five of its last 28 yards to Cardinals 26. Fitzgerald on a flea-flicker. their first extended drive of six. But from the start That led to Ryan’s 5-yard Early in the second quarter, the game later in the third Arizona showed that, at least scoring pass to Roddy White Warner threw short to quarter. Moving the ball with on this afternoon, it that cut it to 30-24 with 4:15 Boldin, who beat safety James’ running and Warner’s belonged in the postseason. left. Lawyer Milloy and ran down short passes, Arizona used The Cardinals’ 30 points But Warner completed the sideline on a 71-yard up 7:43, going 76 yards in 14 were their most in the play- passes to Fitzgerald, Steve scoring play. plays. Warner’s 14-yard pass Senior Squad offs, breaking a record set by Breaston and Stephen Boldin hurt his left ham- to Breaston on third-and-3 the then-Chicago Cardinals Spach, then the Cardinals string on the play. He played set up Tim Hightower’s 4- Alexandra Lenardi, Catherine Harris, Lexxi Richardson, Kelly Madden, in the NFL championship ran out the clock. the next series, then left yard run that made it 28-17. Jaycee Martinez, Jordan Rogers, Brianna Starley, Jordan Henley, Angela Hernandez, Bailey Barton, Shelaine Moreno, Mersadize Potter, Jessica Holstine, Michelle Coleman, Amber Janatsch, Austin Moon, Victoria Jones, YOURSCORES Emily Walker, Ansley Meeks, Edina Hukic, Carly Capps, Katie Higley, and Hunter Slagel SUNSET BOWL — BUHL LADIES GAMES: Kay Miller 205, Darla 577, Buddy Bryant 575. Kim Leazer 527, Jeane Miller 514, MON. YABA McCallister 200, Lois Tomlinson MEN’S GAMES: Clint Koyle 237, Gail Cederlund 508. BOYS’ SERIES: Chaz Hicks 185. 189, Barbara Rediker 184. Trevor Wakley 229, Buddy Bryant LADIES GAMES: Kim Leazer 217, BOYS’ GAMES: Chaz Hicks 86. STARLITE 213, Robbie Watkins 212, Joe Bernie Smith 211, Char DeRoche Magic Valley Eagles excel GIRLS’ SERIES: Julie Anne MEN’S SERIES: Cody Hicks 639, Drew Lamana 212. 195, Jeane Miller 189. Nejezchleba 188, Sarah Thompson Foster 610, Matt Olson 567, Dirk TUES. A.M. TRIOS 170, Alexis Breck 164. McCallister 528. BOWLADROME — TWIN FALLS SERIES: Evelyn Haslam 516, Sandy GIRLS’ GAMES: Alexis Breck 77, Julie MEN’S GAMES: Matt Olson 250, Drew SUN. EARLY MIXED Schroeder 504, Ella Mae Jorgenson at Hailey competition Anne Nejezchleba 74, Sarah Foster 234, Cody Hicks 226, Ray MEN’S SERIES: Cobey Magee 729, 502, Charm Petersen 498. Thompson 72. Griffin 194. Bob Leazer 633, John Harral 557, GAMES: Jessie Biggerstaff 192, The Magic Valley Eagles all-star cheerleaders started the SUNSET SENIORS LADIES SERIES: Teresa Boehm 583, Travis Dayley 521. Dorothy Moody 186, Evelyn Haslam season at the Attitude with Altitude competition, held Dec. 13 MEN’S SERIES: Al Kooiman 588, Ron Mandi Olson 582, Darla McCallister MEN’S GAMES: Cobey Magee 278, 183, Charm Petersen 182. Fugate 526, John Kodesh 499, Tom 526, Diana Griffin 506. Bob Leazer 217, John Harral 202, LATECOMERS in Hailey. Kinnett 489. LADIES GAMES: Teresa Boehm 220, Doug Sirucek 193. SERIES: Charlene Anderson 542, The Tiny, Mini, Youth, and Senior teams all placed first. MEN’S GAMES: Al Kooiman 222, Mandi Olson 214, Darla McCallister LADIES SERIES: Leana Magee 548, Kristy Rodriguez 587, Shawna Individuals who placed include Brinley Hollstrom, seventh in Gene Schroeder 192, Ron Fugate 212, Debbie Graham 190. Suzi Leon 473, Kim Leazer 442, Tina Obenchain 570, Lisa Allen 542. Individual Best; Katie Higley, first in tumbling; Sadie Potter 183, John Haxby 181. MAGIC BOWL TWIN FALLS Jacobsen 430. GAMES: Charlene Anderson 224, and Bailey Barton, third in Duo Best; and Emily Walker and SUN. ROLLERS LADIES SERIES: Lois Tomlinson 528, LADIES GAMES: Leanna Magee 200, Kristy Rodriguez 214, Shawna Hunter Slagel, second in Duo Best. Elda Huff 430, Dixie Schroeder 429, MEN’S SERIES: Rick Frederiksen 627, Kim Leazer 179, Suzi Leon 167, Kim Obenchain 200, Lisa Allen 198. Bonnie Sligar 391. Stan Visser 610, RD Adeam 577, Harral 157. CONSOLIDATED The Eagles train at Radio Rondevoo, and they are coached LADIES GAMES: Lois Tomlinson 198, Dave Wilson 568. MON. MIXED FOLLIES SERIES: Cobey Magee 694, Kelly by Andrea Pierce, Troy Allen, Shay Louder, Lexxi Richardson, Dixie Schroeder 161, Elda Huff 159, MEN’S GAMES: Rick Frederiksen 255, MEN’S SERIES: Rick Morrow 635, Jeroue 673, Jim Coggins 672, Tony Dustin Walker, and LeeAnn Gonzales. Verna Kodesh 157. RD Adema 223, Jerry Seabolt 214, Jerry Moses 626, Doug Hamrick Everts 670. LUCKY STRIKERS Trevor Wakley 209. 601, Mitch Wood 594. GAMES: Jim Coggins 257, Tony Everts SERIES: Mandi Olson 588, Darla LADIES SERIES: Sylvia Inman 588, MEN’S GAMES: Jerry Moses 233, 247, Kevin Ahlm 245, David Wilson McCallister 541, Lois Tomlinson Nicole Trump 573, Maureen Padilha Rick Morrow 231, Doug Hamrick 245. Byron Hager 257, Rick Hieb 253. MEN’S GAMES: Duane Blauer 213, MOOSE 516, Brenda Wengreen 490. 567, Ida Countryman 545. 222, Dennis Seckel 219. LADIES SERIES: Christine Rowley Dusty Penrod 210, Matt Blauer 202. GAMES: Mandi Olson 212, Lois LADIES GAMES: Syvia Inman 224, LADIES SERIES: Georgia Randall 597, SERIES: Cobey Magee 673, Kerry 626, Tiffinay Hager 556, Theresa LADIES SERIES: Nancy Jensen 419, Tomlinson 209, Darla McCallister Maureen Padilha 223, Ida Michele Seckel 573, Kay Puschel Klassen 667, Bret Fuller 664, Bill Knowlton 520. Cheyann Blauer 382, Renee Bierwag 205, Megan Anthoney 179. Countryman 207, Nicole Trump 197. 543, Daveena Hamrick 520. Palmer 655. LADIES GAMES: Christine Rowley 354. MASON TROPHY COMMERCIAL LADIES GAMES: Daveena Hamrick GAMES: Kerry Klassen 268, Jerry 244, Theresa Knowlton 198, Tiffinay LADIES GAMES: Nancy Jensen 173, SERIES: Dianne Davis 476, Verna SERIES: Matt Olson 693, Rick 213, Kay Puschel 205, Georgia Povalovski 254, Cobey Magee 248, Hager 194. Cheyann Blauer 135, Renee Bierwag Kodesh 454, Nancy Bright 433, Carol Frederiksen 689, Ian DeVries 637, Randall 203, Michele Seckel 197. Jim Bails 245. WEDNESDAY MIXED 129. SH-BOOM Ruhter 399. Leon Klimes 626. MEN’S SERIES: Tyson Hirsch 684, MINICO HIGH SCHOOL SNAKE RIVER BOWL — BURLEY GAMES: Dianne Davis 167, Verna GAMES: Rick Frederiksen 259, Matt MEN’S SERIES: Ryan Shull 708, Kelly Jordan Parish 626, Delbert Bennett BOYS’ SERIES: Dale Amen 548, Jared ODD BALL Kodesh 161, Katie Owsley 151, Olson 249, Zack Black 245, Ian Jeroue 642, Brad Siegel 627, Craig 614. Studer 514, Brody Albertson 486. Nancy Bright 146. DeVries 237. Pitman 642. SERIES: Jan Studer 494, Lisa MEN’S GAMES: Tyson Hirsch 269, BOYS’ GAMES: Jared Studer 201, PINBUSTERS MASON MEN’S GAMES: Ryan Shull 288, Craig Hutchison 488, Jachelle Lowe 485. Delbert Bennett 265, Jordan Parish Dale Amen 200, Brody Albertson SERIES: Keith Simmons 672, Dustin SERIES: Shanda Pickett 540, Gloria Pitman 268, George White 227, GAMES: Lisa Hutchison 202, Glenda 241. 187. McCallister 628, Ed Hanna 608, Al Harder 494, Kathy McClure 489, Blake Kondracki 224. Mecham 193, Stephanie Long 190. LADIES SERIES: Annette Hirsch 548, GIRLS’ SERIES: Bridget Albertson LADIES TRIOS Kooiman 608. Kathy Gray 468. LADIES SERIES: Julie Shull 572, Gayle Erekson 440, Jeri Holland 466, Rachel Watson 340, Kendra GAMES: Keith Simmons 255, Dustin GAMES: Kathy Gray189, Shanda Michelle Baughman 569, Angel SERIES: Annette Hirsch 630, Tiffinay 429. Phillips 232. McCallister 253, Trevor Webb 224, Al Pickett 187, Polly Fivas 178, Kathy Olson 553, Barbara Reynolds 544. Hager 550, Alicia Bywater 517. LADIES GAMES: Annette Hirsch 198, GIRLS’ GAMES: Bridget Albertson Kooiman 222. McClure 177. LADIES GAMES: Michelle Baughman GAMES: Annette Hirsch 234, Tiffinay Christy Cunningham 176, Gayle 171, Rachel Watson 119, Jamie SPARE PAIRS PIONEER 569, Angel Olson 203, Julie Shull Hager 202, Alicia Bywater 194. Erekson 167. Mancias 110. MEN’S SERIES: Bob Fields 670, SERIES: Julie Shull 599, Laurie 202, Carrie Barnes 194. MEN’S CLASSIC TRIO MAJOR BURLEY HIGH SCHOOL MID MORN. MIXED Dustin McCallister 610, Tom Wiggs Bowyer 637, Judy Peters 634, Sunny SERIES: Brad Holm 879, Logan Parish SERIES: Bob Bywater 729, Jordan BOYS’ SERIES: Brodee Mcalister 617, 601, Pat Russell 594. McKelvey 631. MEN’S SERIES: Dick DeRoche 596, 838, Justin Studer 813. Parish 711, Steve Studer 702. Andew Morgan 531, Luis Novoa 421. MEN’S GAMES: Bob Fields 278, Tom GAMES: Julie Shull 242, Teresa Baker Maury Miller 589, Mike Devine 562, GAMES: Jordan Parish 255, John GAMES: Bob Bywater 289, Steve BOYS’ GAMES: Brodee Mcalister 236, Wiggs 262, Dustin McCallister 231, 233, Sunny McKelvey 232, Judy Gerald Leis 558. Hamilton 246, Bob Bywater 245. Studer 288. Andrew Morgan 186, Luis Novoa 181. TUESDAY MIXED Pat Russell 224. Peters 230. MEN’S GAMES: Maury Miller 231, EARLY BIRDS GIRLS’ SERIES: Kiara Hieb 486, EARLY FRI. MIXED LADIES SERIES: Kay Miller 552, Lois Dick DeRoche 214, Mac Brown 203, MEN’S SERIES: Jordan Parish 764, MEN’S SERIES: Dusty Penrod 585, Sydnie Koch 387, Molly Mills 305. Tomlinson 532, Darla McCallister MEN’S SERIES: Joe Lamana 622, Con Moser 203. Rick Hieb 700, Shane Herring 626. Duane Blauer 553, Duane Smith GIRLS’ GAMES: Kiara Hieb 184, Molly 515, Barbara Rediker 513. Trevor Wakley 612, Robbie Watkins LADIES SERIES: Char DeRoche 529, MEN’S GAMES: Jordan Parish 279, 537. Mills 170, Sydnie Koch 157.

F Kids Only: Measuring SUNDAY intelligence, F6 JANUARY 4, 2009 TIMES-NEWS FEATURES EDITOR VIRGINIA HUTCHINS: (208) 735-3242 [email protected] INSIDE: Senior calendar, F2 | Stork report, F5 | Weddings, anniversary, F5 Family saving ideas aplenty Providing a for a new year few weeks ago my 4-year-old decided to cut her own hair. A Turns out she had been inces- santly bothered by her long bangs. Apparently we weren’t listening to her pint-sized demands. Once she different path discovered one of the many pairs of scissors lying around during Christmas gift-wrapping season, she took matters into her own hands — quite liter- ally. This isn’t her first SPILT foray into do-it- yourself hairdress- MILK ing. But with each new hairdo, she David gains more confidence. On this occa- Cooper sion, there were only a few wisps left on the front. “She looks like Ramona Quimby,” said my oldest son. A crude com- ment, to be sure, but he was not in the least inaccurate. Obviously there’s a mountain of morals to learn from this. But my reservoir of parental guilt has just been emptied after spending two pay- checks on Christmas gifts. And since financial planners are always saying haircuts are one way that families can save money in a recession, I’m going to try to build on this foundation. So from now on, all the kids are cutting their own hair. Or not cutting their hair at all — probably the latter. Look, it’s about 10 degrees outside as I’m writing this. Longer hair is only going to give them a warmer mane for Photos by ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News winter. We’ll talk again when my tax William Spain, 80, of Twin Falls has volunteered his time each week for the past year mentoring a boy whose father is in prison. Spain takes the boy to basketball practice and return comes in this spring. Until collects tree leaves. then, if they want shorter hair, they can use the buzz-cut trimmer, or just pay my 4-year-old a nice tip. Taking the idea further, you could find other areas to save just by letting Magic Valley mentoring your children do their own work. Start with driving services. My New Year’s resolution has to be more exer- program needs volunteers cise, for my kids. Namely, by having them walk to school. I don’t know when you last drove by a school park- By Melissa Davlin ing lot in the early morning, but I’ve TimesNews writer Magicvalley.com seen less traffic at the Tijuana border. Watch a video Gas is definitely cheaper now, but I’ll Leeanna Bagwell doesn’t have any interview with an AMACHI save at least some cents and sanity by grandchildren who live nearby. But volunteer mentor. letting the kids hoof it. the Buhl woman still spends her time Family meals are also worth re- ferrying a 7-year-old girl to swimming examining for financial purposes. I’m holes and bookstores. on Aging focuses on recruiting senior all for nutrition and a balanced diet. Bagwell is a volunteer with the the volunteers, but anyone 21 or older But after watching my wife put on AMACHI Mentoring Children of can sign up. There’s a crucial need for two holiday spreads that used all the Prisoners Program, an organization mentors who speak Spanish, he said. basic food groups, traditional recipes through the Office on Aging that pro- Mentors are required to meet with from five sources, and Martha vides mentoring for children whose their assigned children for at least one Stewart’s color palette, we know bet- parents are incarcerated. Currently, hour a week, although many spend ter. Kids just want macaroni and 13 children are enrolled in the Magic more time with them. Adults can take cheese from a blue box, and some Valley AMACHI program. But right the children fishing, shopping or to vegetables on the side. In fact, thanks now, a shortage of volunteers is ham- any number of kid-friendly activities. to the geniuses in the food-processing pering the organization’s ability to If the adults go on vacation, they’re industry, my kids cook their mac and take on new children. required to send a postcard and bring cheese on their own. And the results The Urban Institute Justice Policy back a trinket from their travels. are much better than with kid-styled Center said in a 2004 report that 59 Volunteer William Spain of Twin haircuts. percent of incarcerated Idahoans Falls mentors a boy whose father is in Finally, there’s the savings that have at least one child. With more prison. His wife, Edna, mentors a 6- come from letting the kids do the than 7,000 inmates reported in Idaho year-old girl. laundry. With five children in the in November 2008, that leaves a lot of “Those kids are so precious, I tell house, laundry is the chore from hell. children who need a friend. you what,” Spain said. “You can’t help Our laundry room is in the basement, Ken Whiting, local coordinator for which gives it a feel and look of pur- the AMACHI program, said the Office Please see MENTOR, Page F5 gatory. The work is manageable, but the aggravation begins when kids don’t put clothes away properly, and mix the clean and the dirty. Be a mentor William Spain has been collecting leaves from around Twin Falls with the boy So this year why not let the kids do To volunteer for the AMACHI program or to get a mentor for a child whose parent he mentors, and the two are making a book of the leaves. Spain’s son in their own laundry? Cottons, woolens is incarcerated, call Ken Whiting at 736-2122. Volunteers must be 21 or older, fill Maryland sent a number of leaves from the East Coast to add to the collection, or poly-blends; hot, cold or warm out an application, be interviewed and submit to a background check. and the boy’s favorite is the holly leaf. water; bleach or non-bleach, whatev- er! This is their big chance to show their independent streaks. The big kids have to help the little ones. But eventually, they’ll get the drift on how and when to launder. Even at ages 11 and 7, my sons are masters of the Homemade thank you cards are a nice touch “whiff test.” Add all of these ideas together, and By Jennifer Forker ments of the words, not the showmanship I’m sure I could save a lot of money. I For The Associated Press of the card.” would need it, too. Because when the Gill recommends enclosing holiday kids show up to school having cooked If after the holidays you have photographs with a thank-you note, espe- their own food, cut their own hair and someone you’d like to thank in a cially if the recipient didn’t spend the hol- washed their own clothes, I’m going special way, here are three card- idays with you. Two of the crafts below to need a high-priced lawyer to get making ideas. include photos. custody of them from the Sraight from the pages of Another idea is using children’s artwork. Department of Health and Welfare. “Martha Stewart Holiday” and “I love receiving them,” says Maggie All this leads me to conclude that “Family Fun” magazines, they don’t Neff, a 94-year-old grandmother in being a parent is absolutely the most take an inordinate amount of time Kansas City, Mo. “It’s like getting a won- underpaid job in America, even with to make, are inexpensive and will derful gift you can hold.” tax deductions and colorful ties on surely relay the message that your Father’s Day. But I know — well, I thanks are heartfelt. PHOTO HOUSE CARD trust anyway — that the investment A simple thank you is best, so will eventually pay off. your recipient doesn’t feel pres- Note: If mailing this card, make sure it Too bad I can’t say the same for my sured to thank you back, creating will fit into an oversized envelope without girl’s haircut. a “cycle of gift giving,” according folding. to Corinne Gill, associate editor Supplies: David Cooper is the Times-News’ for holiday and crafts for Heavyweight white paper (such as city editor.Watch for his column week- “Martha Stewart Living.” What cardstock) in any size ly in Family Life, and reach him at AP photo matters, she says, “are the senti- Please see CARDS, Page F5 [email protected]. F2 Sunday, January 4, 2009 FAMILY LIFE Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SENIOR CALENDAR Twin Falls Senior Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Puzzles, 11:30 from center Wednesdays Tuesday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Center hours: 9 a.m. to 3 AA meeting, 8 p.m. a.m. through Fridays, call center Bingo p.m. Citizen Center Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Thursday: Puzzles, 11:30 for information at 324- Wednesday: Black Out MENUS: 530 Shoshone St. W., Twin Tuesday: Bingo, 7 p.m.; a.m. 5642. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Monday: Meatloaf Falls. Lunch at noon. everyone over 18 welcome Bingo, 1 p.m. MENUS: Friday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Tuesday: Hog dogs and Suggested donation: $4.50, Wednesday: Nu-2-U open 9 Monday: Spaghetti Bingo sauerkraut seniors; $5.50, under 60; a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday: Barbecue riblets Wednesday: Barbecue ribs $2.50, under 12. Center Gooding County Senior Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Citizen Center Wednesday: Malibu chicken Camas County Thursday: Sweet-and-sour hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday: NA meeting, 7 Thursday: Hot pork sandwich chicken 308 Senior Ave., Gooding. lounge and pool rooms; bar- p.m. Friday: Chicken Senior Center Friday: Chicken or fish gain center, 9 a.m. to 4 Friday: Nu-2-U open 9 a.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested ACTIVITIES: 127 Willow Ave. W., Fairfield. ACTIVITIES: donation: $3.50 for seniors. p.m. Daily lunches are avail- to 3 p.m. Monday: SilverSneakers Lunch at noon. Suggested Monday: Pinochle, 1 to 4 Center hours: 8 a.m. to 3 able for take-out from 11 Exercise, 10:30 a.m. exercise, 10:30 a.m. donation: $3, seniors; $4, p.m. a.m. to noon; seniors 59 Foot clinic p.m. under 60; $2, under 10. Pool, 1 p.m. MENUS: Bridge, 12:30 p.m. and under, $5.50; seniors Bingo, 11:50 a.m. Tuesday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Quilting, pool, table games, Tuesday: Pool, 9 a.m. to 3 Monday: Fried chicken 60 and older, $4.50. 734- Pinochle, 1 p.m. Snack bar, 6 p.m. puzzles, TV, videos. Center p.m. Tuesday: Liver and onions 5084. Bingo, 7 p.m.; early bird, hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walking, 9 a.m. MENUS: Wednesday: Chili MENUS: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday: Pool, 1 p.m. West End Senior Thursday: Roast beef Monday: Taco salad Wednesday: SilverSneakers, Tuesday: Hungarian goulash Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: Quiche Citizens Inc. Friday: Soup and sandwich Wednesday: Spaghetti Thursday: Pool, 9 a.m. to 3 1010 Main St., Buhl. Lunch ACTIVITIES: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Chili Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Friday: Chicken p.m. Thursday: Fried chicken at noon. Suggested dona- Monday: Pool, 9:30 a.m. ACTIVITIES: Walking, 9 a.m. tion: $4, seniors; $5, under Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Dick and John Friday: Swedish meatballs Threads of Time, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: Art class, 9 a.m. SHIBA and Medicare assis- ACTIVITIES: 60. Sunday buffet: 1 p.m.; Wild one, 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. tance, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5, seniors; $6, under 60; Tuesday: Pool, 9:30 a.m. Pinochle, 7 p.m. Today: Dance, 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday: Board meeting, 10 call George Schwindeman at Monday: Quilting, 8 a.m. $4, under 12. Center hours: Cowboy Poetry Party, 3 to 5 Blaine County 436-9107 or Kitty Andrews 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; p.m. a.m. Monday bridge, 1 p.m. Foot clinic, 1 p.m. Senior Center at 677-4872 for appoint- Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Hand and foot, 6 p.m. ments Friday: SilverSneakers, 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. Tuesday: Ticket Tuesday Tuesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. Wednesday: Pool, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Pool, 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested Blood pressure, 10 a.m. to to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Shuffleboard, 5 p.m. Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. MENUS: Thursday: Quilt social, 9 Fiddlers, 12:30 p.m. donation: $3, seniors; $5, noon Pinochle, 1 p.m. Bingo, 7 p.m. Oil painting, 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday: Vegetable fandango a.m. non-seniors. Center hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and white bean soup Pool, 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday Golden Heritage Let’s Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday: Macaroni and Pinochle, 7 p.m. Silver and Gold through Friday. MENUS: Wednesday: Cinnamon rolls cheese Friday: Bridge and duplicate Senior Center Senior Center for sale, 8:30 to 11:30 Wednesday: Cook’s choice bridge, 1 p.m. 210 E. Wilson, Eden. Lunch Tuesday: Ham and beans 2421 Overland Ave., Burley. a.m.; $1.50 each; coffee Thursday: Chicken patty Saturday: Pinochle, 7 p.m. at noon. Suggested dona- Wednesday: Oven-fried chick- Lunch at noon. Suggested ACTIVITIES: and roll, $2 tion: $3.50, seniors; $5, en donation: $4.50, seniors Quilting, 8 a.m. Today: Roast beef dinner, 1 Wendell Senior Meal Site non-seniors. Center hours: Friday: Baked cod or chicken and children under 12; $6, Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 p.m. 105 W. Ave. A. Lunch served 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. breast non-seniors. Center hours: ACTIVITIES: Haak’s Band at noon Mondays. Hours, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elks Card Club, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 ACTIVITIES: Thursday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Monday: SilverSneakers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. a.m. to noon Monday, Monday: Salad and soup Oil painting, 4 to 6 p.m. and exercise program, 10:30 Wednesday and Friday. bar, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday: Pool 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. a.m. Hagerman Valley Senior MENUS: Fit and Fall-proof, 1 p.m. Pinochle, 1 p.m. Census testing, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to Tuesday: Ham and beans Duplicate bridge, 7 p.m. Exercise and Community Center Tuesday: Friday: Quilting, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Thursday: Chicken sandwich Tuesday: Caregivers meet- Pool 140 E. Lake, Hagerman. Wood carving, 8:30 a.m. Texas Hold’em, 1 p.m. Bus runs for lunch pickup, ACTIVITIES: ing, 10:30 a.m. call 543-4577 by 10:30 Lunch at noon. Suggested Radio show, 9:06 a.m. Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 Wednesday: Bingo, 7 p.m. Blood pressure, 11:30 a.m. a.m. donation: $4, seniors; $5, Exercise Saturday: Super Bingo, 1 to Saturday: Pancake break- Bingo, 1 p.m. Wednesday: SilverSneakers, under 60; $2, under 12. Community bingo, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. fast, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Fit and Fall- 10:30 a.m. Center hours: 8 a.m. to 2 Wednesday: Pool Let’s Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. proof, 1 p.m. Energy assistance, 9 a.m. to p.m.; thrift shop, 10 a.m. to Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Pinochle, 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m.; free high-speed Golden Years Senior Friday: Table tennis, 9 a.m. Exercise Ageless Senior Thursday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to Internet. Citizens Inc. Fit and Fall-proof, 1 p.m. Thursday: Pool Citizens Inc. 3 p.m. MENUS: 218 N. Rail St. W., Shoshone. Exercise 310 Main St. N., Kimberly. Bus runs for lunch pickup, Monday: Meatloaf Lunch at noon. Suggested Carey Senior Center Movie, 9:30 a.m. call 543-4577 by 10:30 Wednesday: Barbecue chick- Community pinochle, 6 p.m. Lunch and full-serve salad donation: $3.50, seniors; Main Street. Lunch at noon. a.m. en Woodcarving, 6 p.m. bar, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $5.50, under 60. Center Suggested donation: $3, take-out; home delivery. Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday: Pork chops hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday: Pool ACTIVITIES: seniors; $5, non-seniors. Suggested donation: $4, Friday: SilverSneakers, Monday; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 MENU: Exercise seniors; $5, under 60; 10:30 a.m. Monday: Blood draws, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Pinochle, 1 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday: Baked cod or Bingo, 1 p.m. $2.50, under 12. Center Friday. chicken breast hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Filer Senior Haven Saturday: Volunteer MENUS: MENUS: 222 Main St., Filer. Lunch at Christmas potluck, 1 p.m. Tuesday: Ham and beans Richfield Senior Center Today: Roast beef noon. Suggested donation: Wednesday: Chicken veg- Minidoka County Senior 130 S. Main, Richfield. Lunch Monday: Cook’s choice $4. Center hours: 8 a.m. to Jerome Senior Center etable soup and tuna sand- Citizens Center at noon. Suggested dona- Wednesday: Macaroni and 2:30 p.m. 212 First Ave. E., Jerome. wich 702 11th St., Rupert. Lunch tion: $3.50, seniors; $5.50, cheese ACTIVITIES: Lunch at noon. Suggested Friday: Spaghetti at noon. Suggested dona- under 60. Friday: Meatloaf Monday: Bingo, 7 p.m. donation: $3.50, seniors; ACTIVITIES: tion: $5, seniors; $6, non- MENUS: ACTIVITIES: Tuesday: Puzzles, 11:30 $5, non-seniors. Center Monday: Exercise, 9 a.m. seniors; $3, under 12; Monday: Liver and onions Monday: Nu-2-U Thrift Store a.m. hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coffee, 9:30 a.m. $4.50, home delivery. Gift Thursday: Roast beef sand- open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Free transportation to and Quilting, 10:30 a.m. shop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. wich and vegetable soup Three simple steps toward being a better father By Gregory Ramey commitment to your best You need time to relax, sleep, Cox News Service The expectations for being a good dad are different today from friend, then nurturing that watch TV, think and exercise. relationship should frequent- Be mindful of your eating “I really wish I could spend previous generations. Men are expected to provide financially ly take the highest priority. and health habits. Even a lit- more time with my dad,” is This takes time, effort and tle exercise can have many the most common answer I for their families, as well as help out around the house and be planning. It means getting a positive physical and psy- hear from kids when asked actively involved with their kids. babysitter for your young chological effects. Being a what changes they’d like to children so you can spend dad is tough, but lots of fun. see in their families. some time with your wife. It Just remember that being a While I get this response responsibilities? Well, it ment. However, there are tant to spend time with means sending her a silly e- good dad means being a depends whom you ask. also many times when chil- them. Demands at work can mail on the anniversary of good person and a great Only 15 percent of men feel dren should come first, and feel pretty intense. There’s your first date. It means sur- spouse as well. COMMENTARY they are doing a better job you need to leave work early also so much to do around prising her with flowers just than dads of previous gener- to attend your daughter’s the house. Your wife will because you love her. Gregory Ramey is a chil- ations. piano recital. always be there, so it’s easy to 3. Being a great dad means dren’s psychologist and vice from boys and girls of all Working moms have a 2. Being a great dad means take her as a given and focus taking care of you. In navi- president for outpatient serv- ages, I hear it most frequent- much more positive view of being a great spouse. In try- on other priorities. If you gating many changing priori- ices at The Children’s Medical ly from 6- to 12-year-old their husbands. Seventy-two ing to balance kids, work and view marriage as a lifelong ties, don’t forget about you. Center of Dayton. boys. “I know my dad is busy percent of working moms a spouse, it’s your relation- and works really hard, but who are raising young chil- ship with your wife that typi- when he comes home all he dren feel their husbands are cally comes last. That’s a mis- I’ve heard that an open MRI costs more does is watch TV and sleep doing a good or better job take! Q: on the sofa,” one 9-year-old than fathers of past genera- Perhaps you feel that your than a “traditional”, tube type of MRI? told me recently. tions. time with your children is Each insurance company has a pre-determined fee schedule (the amount they will It’s hard to overestimate In this world of changing limited, so it’s really impor- the importance of fathers in and increasing expectations : reimburse a medical office) for MRI scans, open or “traditional.” An open MRI costs A no more than a “traditional”, tube type of MRI. To be confident in what the lives of their children. for the role of men in fami- Kids with caring dads lies, how can dads survive your insurance company will pay, consult them in advance of your scan for their reimbursement achieve better academically and enjoy parenthood? Here PRICE or rate. Then the choice becomes your individual preference as the patient, open or closed MRI. in school, have fewer behav- are three key rules to success: ioral problems, are less likely 1. Saying “yes” to parent- SERVICE? to use drugs or smoke, com- hood means saying “no” to mit fewer crimes and lots of other stuff! You can’t GET BOTH. attempt suicide less fre- do it all. The challenge is to quently. figure out how to balance the The expectations for being demands (and joys) of work- a good dad are different ing, and being a good parent today from previous genera- and husband. You need to set tions. Men are expected to priorities and determine provide financially for their which of those demands is of families, as well as help out highest priority in any given around the house and be situation. Learning to say Jim Bieri Matt Stokes actively involved with their “no” is the key to your sur- Agent Agent kids. vival. Dads get in trouble According to a 2007 Pew when their priorities are 734-6666 734-3400 Research Center study, 59 inflexible. There are times percent of men and 62 per- when work is and should be Now there’s a comfortable, convenient MRI choice for cent of women reported it is more important than your both patients and their doctors! tougher being a dad today children, and kids need to 706 N. College Rd. in Twin Falls than it was 20 to 30 years understand that reality. You (Venice Building at Renaissance Office Park) ago. may need to miss your son’s How are dads doing with basketball game because of a Now Accepting Patient Appointments: 734-5888 these new and challenging significant work commit- 1821 Addison Ave. E. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FAMILY LIFE Sunday, January 4, 2009 F3 More couples say ‘I don’t’ to big tiered cake Unequal By Lisa A. Flam exchanges Associated Press writer “My fiance and I were really set on By Shari Roan The big, white wedding Los Angeles Times cake has gone stale for many our wedding couples who have tasted too A new study appears to much bad buttercream and reflecting us and shed some light on why seen too many slices left holiday gift-giving may be untouched on the table. not just traditional such a touchy matter and Instead, they’re trying to why your mother-in-law is make their celebrations wedding things like still angry that you missed more personal with other having a cake. last season’s holiday get- sweet expressions of their together. union. We just thought we Researchers from the For Elena Flores and Jeff University of Chicago con- Breese, there was no ques- should have pie at ducted a series of experi- tion that their 250 wedding ments with college stu- guests would be treated to our wedding dents and people in down- their favorite dessert — gela- town Chicago to show that, to — which they eat together because it’s so in everyday social once or twice a week. exchanges, being mean “Neither of us are cake much more us.” has a lot more impact than eaters,” said Elena Flores — Lindsey Mallow, who being nice. The study was Breese, 27. “In our opinion, eats peach pie every published in the December wedding cake ... sometimes Tuesday night with issue of the journal it isn’t good.” fiance Truett Sage Psychological Science. After guests finished a The researchers con- Southwestern meal at the ducted five experiments in couple’s September wedding “My fiance and I were real- which people played in Phoenix, servers scooped ly set on our wedding reflect- games that assigned them four flavors of the Italian ice ing us and not just tradition- as givers or takers and cream into martini glasses, al wedding things like having allowed them to recipro- and the bride and groom fed a cake,” said Mallow, 24, who cate acts of giving or tak- each other a spoonful. is planning her wedding for ing. They found the posi- “Good friends of ours and next fall. “We just thought we tive action of giving is family know how much we should have pie at our wed- reciprocated in compara- love gelato. We wanted to ding because it’s so much ble measure, whereas the share it with them on our more us.” negative action of taking is day,” said Flores Breese, who Couples are also using reciprocated more harshly, also had a sweets table and dessert to honor their back- which may trigger an esca- churros with several sauces. grounds. Planners cite an lation of negative social A long-standing symbol of Italian-American couple exchanges. a wedding, the tall, tiered who will serve cannoli, According to the study cake is often part of the Southern couples who have authors, reciprocity is cru- decor, a centerpiece for the chosen mini pecan pies or cial for maintaining social room. It’s the cutting of the red velvet cupcakes, a Maine order and is central to cake that traditionally sig- bride who went with mini many areas of social life — nals the time when guests blueberry pies, and a not to mention world can leave without seeming Michigan wedding with peace. rude, notes Chicago wed- cherry pies. The study suggests that ding planner Marina Birch. Many brides and grooms the harm done by taking The retreat from cake is who opt out of a wedding something cannot be part of a larger trend: Many cake do keep the tradition of undone by simply giving couples are dropping wed- feeding each other a bite of something comparable in ding customs that don’t suit something sweet, mindful, return. “The culturally con- them and are adding person- perhaps, that their parents ferred wisdom about reci- AP photos/Allie and Bri Photography al touches instead. might miss the photograph- procity appears to be mis- Taking the place of the able moment. Above, mini cupcakes and below, a table filled with candy at the wedding of Michelle Nizich and David Olsen in calibrated and in need of iconic cake is everything “I could have left it out Los Angeles. Michelle chose five flavors of mini cupcakes and a candy bar with sweets in her wedding colors of revision,’’ the authors from pies, cheesecakes with altogether, but we’re doing black, white and kelly green. wrote. “You scratch my sauces, fresh doughnuts that for my mom,” said back, and I will scratch with toppings, and cupcakes Mallow, who plans to yours, but if you take my — lots and lots of cupcakes exchange bites of pie with eye, I will take both of in different flavors and sizes, her new husband. yours.’’ arranged in cascading tiers Sometimes, the pressure to look like, yes, a cake. to have a traditional cake is There are desserts that too much to resist. With 350 QUACK AND GROWL guests create themselves: an people coming to her wed- Idaho animals are ice cream sundae bar, can- ding in Los Angeles in died or caramel apples with October, Michelle Olsen the inspiration for a toppings, a fondue station or wanted to have several children’s author. a candy table. Bite-size desserts. She didn’t care for sweets — brownies, creme the look — or price tag — of N EXT WEEK IN brulee, cream puffs, cheese- a cake big enough to serve all cake lollipops, and warm the guests. F AMILY L IFE chocolate chip cookies and So she chose five flavors of milk served in shot glasses — mini cupcakes and a candy are also popular. bar with sweets in her wed- Some couples are keeping ding colors of black, white the cake for tradition’s sake and kelly green. No cake. But but shrinking it to make after hearing from her future room for different desserts. husband’s stepfather that “Most don’t like cake, and wedding cake was the only others are wanting to per- reason he goes to weddings, sonalize the wedding experi- they added a three-tiered ence a little bit more and are cake in white buttercream finding that dessert is the with green trim. Toni Hoﬀ man-Harper easiest way,” said Melissa “We didn’t want to offend Lee Sylvester of Rincon anyone, so we figured we Beach Club and Catering in would have a small one for Toni’s Carpinteria, Calif., where the tradition and to take about 40 percent of the wed- some pictures,” said Olsen, dings are cakeless. 29. She made sure they cut LEFT: A glass of gelato at the wed- Although some couples the cake early to keep the ding of Elena Flores and Jeff ! may think an alternative party going. 50 Breese in Phoenix. For Flores and dessert is less expensive than Another bride wanted only Still a cutie! cake, that is not always the cotton candy and candy for Breese, there was no question that case. Planners say a cupcake her wedding last June. their 250 wedding guests would be Happy Birthday that has to be individually “Once we informed the treated to their favorite dessert — decorated can cost the same moms, they were not happy gelato — which they eat together Toni! as a slice of cake, while a campers,” said Evora once or twice a week. candy table can cost less. Alvarez-Deily, 35, of Gelato is more expensive Margate, Fla. She added a AP photo/Darby Elizabeth Photography than a traditional butter- wedding cake — blue icing cream-frosted cake with with brown lacy swirls — to fresh flowers. appease them. Cost aside, no-cake cou- Alvarez-Deily said her CORNER ples want their after-dinner nontraditional choices were CLEANING treat to represent them. wildly successful, however. 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By David Brown The Who, Where and Why of Accidental Childhood Deaths The Washington Post From 2000 to 2005, about 55 million U.S. children had non-fatal accidents. During the same period, about 70,000 children died WASHINGTON — Can a from accidents and other causes. Accidents were the biggest single cause of death among Americans age 19 and younger. Tips for keeping parent imagine something Of the 44 percent who died of unintentional injuries . . . worse than the death of a kids safe child? Perhaps only the BY ETHNICITY TIPP, the Injury Prevention thought that it might have DEATH RATES PER 100,000, . . . 56% Program of the American been prevented. Academy of Pediatrics, offers MALE FEMALE 29.8 were 15 to Each year in the U.S. about 19 years old. a set of age-specific “safety 12,200 people younger than sheets,’’ listing precautions 19 die of unintentional parents should take during 19.7 19.2 18.1 injuries. Around the world, OVERALL RATE: 15 PER 100,000 the first 10 years of their fatal injuries in children total children’s lives. The informa- 10.6 . . . 66% 830,000 a year, a number 10.4 9.9 tion is available at roughly equal to all the chil- were killed in 5.4 transportation-related www.aap.org/family/tipp- dren in Chicago. That’s 2,270 a White Black American Indian Asian or Paciﬁc Islander accidents. main.htm. day, of which at least 1,000 or Alaska Native Some examples from the could have been prevented, “TIPP sheets”: experts say. BY SEX AND AGE GROUP This huge toll of heart- DEATH RATES PER 100,000, 45.1 Birth to 6 Months breaking death sits atop a MALE FEMALE Make certain that your baby’s pyramid of nonfatal injury. In 26.9 car safety seat is installed the U.S., 9.2 million children 19.7 20.3 correctly. Read and follow visit the emergency room the instructions that come each year for unintentional 4.9 5.2 12.9 8.7 7.0 9.2 with the car safety seat and injuries. Globally, about 690 the sections in the owner’s children miss school or work, Less than 1 1 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 to 19 Less than 1 1 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 to 19 manual of your car. Use the or go to the hospital, for every car safety seat every time child accidentally killed. BY STATE DEATH RATES PER 100,000, WA your child is in the car. Public health authorities VT ME MT ND are lifting the curtain on HIGHEST MISSISSIPPI S. DAKOTA ALASKA OR MN NH 6 to 12 Months childhood injury. The Centers ID SD WI NY MA WY MI RI Use gates on stairways and for Disease Control and CT 28.8 27.6 26.7 IA PA Prevention in December NV NE NJ doors. Install operable win- IL IN OH DE released an atlas and 114- UT WV dow guards on all windows LOWEST NEW JERSEY NEW YORK MASS. CO VA MD page report on childhood CA KS MO KY DC above the first floor. Do not NC injury. Simultaneously, the TN use a baby walker. If your AZ World Health Organization 8.2 8.0 7.2 NM OK AR SC child has a serious fall or AL GA published a detailed report MS DEATH RATE PER 100,000 does not act normally after a LA on the subject. TX 7.2 to 10 26.4 fall, call your doctor. 10.1 to 15 American parents are noto- AK FL 15.1 to 20 rious worriers. But the chance 20.1 to 25 HI 1 to 2 Years of their child dying of an 25.1 to 30 Children in homes where unintentional injury is one- guns are present are in more third that of children world- DEATH RATES PER 100,000, BY CAUSE danger of being shot by wide, and one-quarter that in themselves, their friends or Africa and the Middle East, LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD 1-4 YEARS 5-9 YEARS 10-14 YEARS 15-19 YEARS family members than of the most child-dangerous being injured by an intruder. regions. 16.1 Ask if the homes where your Although the overall risk is child visits or is cared for relatively low, 44 percent of all have guns and how they are deaths between ages 1 and 19 stored. in this country are caused by injuries. The new reports show parents and policy- 2 to 4 Years makers where they might Keep safety caps on sub- choose to focus their worries stances at all times or find and efforts, from finding safe nontoxic substances to use. places for infants to sleep to 4.9 If your child does put some- 4.2 thing poisonous in his or her being sticklers for the rules 3.7 3.6 when teenagers get into cars. 3.0 mouth, call the Poison Help 2.5

1.6 Line immediately. Attach the 1.6 “It is a huge public health 1.5 1.5 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.7

0.6 Poison Help Line number 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 concern, and I don’t think we 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 pay as much attention to it as 0.1 (800-222-1222) to your we should,’’ said Julie phone. Falls Falls Falls Falls Gilchrist, a physician and epi- Falls Drowning Drowning Drowning Drowning Drowning Poisoning Poisoning Poisoning Poisoning demiologist at CDC and one Poisoning 5 Years Suffocation Suffocation Suffocation Suffocation of the authors of the report. Suffocation Other injuries Other injuries Other injuries Other injuries Other injuries Fires or burns Fires or burns Fires or burns Fires Fires or burns Fires Fires or burns Fires Your child is learning to do (By the way, you won’t hear many things that can cause Gilchrist or her colleagues use serious injury. Bike, street, the word “accidents.’’ That Transportation-related fire, car, firearm and water Transportation-related Transportation-related Transportation-related word, they say, implies that Transportation-related safety are key. Even if your the events could not have SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Childhood Injury Report”; National Vital Statistics System GRAPHIC BY BILL WEBSTER — THE WASHINGTON POST child knows how to swim, been avoided and the damage never let him or her swim could not have been prevent- population (“population’’ in alone. ed — exactly the opposite this case being children of the message they want to con- same age group). For girls, it is vey.) just 10 per 100,000. Sex and Injury risks vary around the world 6 Years “Unintentional injury’’ age combine to produce a Children aren’t good at judg- excludes homicide and sui- death rate of 45 per 100,000 By David Brown matic example of how much could be gained ing sound, distance or the cide but captures all other among boys ages 15 to 19. The Washington Post if strategies that have been shown to prevent speed of a moving car. Teach categories of traumatic event. In motor vehicle deaths, the injury were put in place more broadly. your children to stop at the Childhood injuries cost the risk that comes with age WASHINGTON — Preventing childhood Traffic injuries are the leading cause of curb and to never cross the nation about $300 billion a reflects numerous behaviors injuries would seem a daunting task. But death worldwide for 15- to 19-year-olds and street without a grown-up. year. The CDC’s report and vulnerabilities. there’s a long list of proven ways to make the the second-leading cause for children 5 to Make sure your child wears sketches a picture of risk and For example, about 90 per- world safer for children. 14. But the use of seat belts, child seats and a helmet every time he or vulnerability that differs by cent of infants who are fatally The World Health Organization wants its helmets, and the institution of “graduated she rides a bike. age, sex, ethnicity, locale and injured are in some sort of 193 member nations — and especially those licensing’’ of new drivers is essentially economic status. special seat or restraint in the developing world, where most deaths unknown in many countries. 8 Years In perhaps the most dra- (although not always properly from injury occur — to know that accidents In some places, though, that’s changing in Your child should use a matic example of variation, used). As soon as a child is don’t have to happen. That’s why it released a big way. booster seat until the lap suffocation causes 66 percent able to exert willpower, risk a 211-page “World Report on Child Injury Last December, Vietnam began requiring belt can be worn low and flat of deaths of children younger goes up. Of children 4 and Prevention,’’ three years in the making, in that people on motorbikes wear helmets, on the hips and the shoulder than 1 but is only a single- younger who are killed, 30 December. including children. Helmet use went from 10 belt can be worn across the digit cause for all other chil- percent are unrestrained. Of One of the document’s many messages is percent to more than 90 percent in a few shoulder rather than the face dren. Two-thirds of suffoca- teen-agers killed, more than that injury deaths can be reduced to an weeks. or neck (usually at about 4 tion deaths in infants occur in half are not wearing seat astonishing degree when societies put their “They were taking motorbikes away from feet 9 inches tall and bed, and only 7 percent are belts. (Only 47 percent of stu- minds and money to the task. Sweden is per- people in the street if they didn’t have hel- between 8 and 12 years the result of choking on food dents report always wearing haps the best example. mets,’’ said Etienne Krug, the Belgian physi- old). The safest place for all or foreign objects. But in chil- seat belts when riding with In 1969, the death rate from injury for boys cian who headed the WHO injury project. children to ride is in the dren past their first birthday, 7 others, compared with 82 younger than 18 was 24 per 100,000 children, Severe head injuries from motorbike acci- back seat. percent of suffocation deaths percent of adults.) and for girls it was 11 per 100,000. By 1999, it dents in Vietnam have fallen 20 to 30 percent occur in bed and slightly The high teen death rate had fallen to 5 and 3, respectively. In 2004, in the past year, he said. 10 Years more than one-third are by from car crashes also reflects the global rate for both sexes combined was For society, the payoff of prevention Ask your doctor which sports choking. In the first five years the inexperience and imma- 39 deaths per 100,000 children — about 10 efforts is huge. For every $1 invested in bike are right for your child’s age. of this decade, 3,868 children turity of new drivers. times as high. helmets and child seats, for example, $29 is Be sure your child wears the younger than 1 died of suffo- Speeding and night driving Many prevention strategies endorsed (if saved in health care, disability and lost- protective equipment made cation, compared with 1,866 are more potent risk factors inconsistently applied) by rich societies are income costs. for that sport, such as shin over that age. for teens than for adults, as is only now being adopted in the developing But for individuals, prevention is often pads, mouth guards, wrist For all children older than the presence of passengers. world. They include strict drunken-driving economically burdensome. guards, eye protection and 1, motor-vehicle-related The fatal crash risk for 16 and laws; requirements that wells be covered and According to the WHO report, a factory helmets. injuries are the leading cause 17 year olds is three times as swimming pools fenced off; installing win- laborer in a low-income country must work of unintentional death. But high at night as during the dow guards in upper-story apartments; hav- 11 times as long as his counterpart in a high- even in that group, much day. For every person who ing standards for child-resistant lighters; income country to buy a bicycle helmet. (For Other online resources devot- changes by age. gets in a car with a teen driver, requiring child-resistant packaging of drugs, a child seat, it’s 16 times as long.) That’s why ed to reducing children’s Rates of death in car crash- the risk of a crash increases, stove fuel and poisons; and establishing poi- injury prevention programs increasingly fea- accidental injuries include: es are largely unchanged from until with three or more pas- son-control centers and burn units. ture product giveaways paired with educa- birth until a child reaches the sengers it is four times as high Traffic injuries are perhaps the most dra- tion. • The Department of Health 15-to-19 age group, when as if the teen were driving and Human Services child they jump sixfold. The rate of alone. safety resource guide bicycle deaths is highest for That “dose-response’’ effect Greenspan, an epidemiolo- many age categories and reflect the presence of many (www.healthfinder.gov/scripts those ages 10 to 14, followed presumably reflects dis- gist at the CDC’s National causes of death. Indians and Alaska natives, /SearchContext.asp?topic=1 by the 15-to-19 group and tractibility of the driver. Center for Injury Prevention These include a cluster of whose children have twice 60). then 5 to 9 year olds. Curiously, it’s exactly the and Control. mid-South states the death rate as American • Safety and first aid tips Pedestrian deaths are slightly opposite of what’s seen in But in many ways the most (Mississippi, Arkansas and children overall (30 per from the American Academy higher in 1 to 4 year olds than adults. As they add passen- provocative and perplexing Louisiana); upper Great 100,000 vs. 15 per 100,000). of Pediatrics in 15 to 19 year olds. All other gers, their trips get safer. variable in a child’s risk is Plains states (the Dakotas and “About half of all American (www.aap.org/healthtopics/s ages are much lower. Cellphones and text mes- where he or she lives. Montana); and two outliers Indians live in a rural environ- afety.cfm). Perhaps not surprisingly, saging are potent new sources In this decade, the rate of (Alaska and, for transporta- ment,’’ said David Wallace, an • The Centers for Disease age itself is a risk for injury. Of of distraction, but how they fatal injury in children has tion-related deaths, West injury prevention specialist at Control and Prevention’s the 73,000 children who died stack up in the hierarchy of varied fourfold among the Virginia). CDC. “Driving on rural roads Web pages on injuries from 2000 to 2005, 40,000 hazards is unknown. states, from 7 per 100,000 in Many variables are in play has a higher fatality rate than among children and adoles- were 15 or older, 56 percent of “We are just beginning to Massachusetts to 29 per in these places, with poverty driving in a city. There are cents the total. look at those factors. We know 100,000 in Mississippi. and rural residence probably problems with speed and (www.cdc.gov/ncipc/fact- Sex is a risk factor, too. that any kind of distraction is Seemingly disparate clusters the most important ones. In inattention, and if you com- sheets/children.htm). The overall annual death contributing to crashes in of states, however, tend to Alaska and the northern pound that with alcohol you rate for boys is 19 per 100,000 teens,’’ said Arlene show up over and over in Plains, the high rates may also get a high fatality rate.’’ Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FAMILY LIFE Sunday, January 4, 2009 F5 WEDDINGS STORK REPORT MILLER-BARBORKA St. Luke’s Magic Valley of Amber Michelle and Cody Austin Heider of Kimberly, Christopher Joseph Cle- Medical Center Nelson McQueen of Twin was born Dec. 22, 2008. land, son of Brock and Megan Miller and Aaron Falls, was born Dec. 19, 2008. Jusdee Cleland of Jerome, Barborka were married Jan. Mya Angela Bost, daugh- Brigham Zander Phillips, St. Benedicts Family was born Dec. 2, 2008. 3 in the Twin Falls LDS ter of Lisa Ann Hernandez son of Myisha Meagan and Braydon Lee Hastie, son of Temple. and Cory Michael Bost of Joseph Brigham Phillips of Medical Center Ashley Coates and Dan The bride is the daughter Twin Falls, was born Dec. 13, Gooding, was born Dec. 19, Nevaeh Mendez Spurrier Hastie of Twin Falls, was of Stephen and Shelly Miller 2008. 2008. Perez, daughter of Kendra born Dec. 2, 2008. of Twin Falls. The groom is Emma Nicole Gomes, Devin Calvin Christensen, Lyn Spurrier and Ricardo Shannya Marie Robirts, the son of Jim and Juline daughter of Nicole Rene son of Catherine and Sean D. Mendez Perez of Jerome, was daughter of Tanya Robirts of Crandall of Twin Falls. Winson of Jerome, was born Christensen of Hazelton, was born Nov. 16, 2008. Shoshone, was born Dec. 2, A reception followed. Dec. 16, 2008. born Dec. 20, 2008. Bailey Madison Dumas, 2008. The bride is a graduate of Rose Mary Machado, Madison Belle Musgrave, daughter of David Dumas Maria Guadalupe Arellano Twin Falls High School and Aaron and Megan Barborka daughter of Sandra Louise daughter of Tara Bernice and and Emily Jackson of Twin Lopez, daughter of Rosalina attends Brigham Young for The Church of Jesus and Manuel Joseph Cory Wayne Musgrave of Falls, was born Nov. 20, 2008. Arellano Quintero and Juan University-Idaho in Rexburg, Christ of Latter-day Saints. Machado of Buhl, was born Jerome, was born Dec. 20, Anna Marie Charlotte Carlos Lopez Campos of majoring in health science. He attends BYU-Idaho as a Dec. 17, 2008. 2008. Allen, daughter of Kleo and Jerome, was born Dec. 3, The groom is a graduate of pre-dental student. Lilia Martinez, daughter of Valerie Pettingill, daugh- Lucy Allen of Wendell, was 2008. Twin Falls High and served The couple will reside in Paula Martinez and Mario ter of Kolei and Timothy Jay born Nov. 22, 2008. Aaliyan Anani Baroza, in the Spain Bilbao Mission Rexburg. Martinez-Valadez of Pettingill of Twin Falls, was Jorja Elizabeth Maddux daughter of Berenice Hagerman, was born Dec. born Dec. 20, 2008. Nordstrom, daughter of Karl Quintero and Gustavo 17, 2008. Mannix Casey Stutzman, and Julie Nordstrom of Baroza of Jerome, was born LEE-MORGAN Sawyer Lisle James son of Heidi Jo and Casey Shoshone, was born Nov. 24, Dec. 10, 2008. Bordwell, son of Tasha Marie Ken Stutzman of Twin Falls, 2008. Justice Keagan Craig, son Carissa Michelle Lee and Hunt of Twin Falls, was born was born Dec. 20, 2008. Tylie Joe Seefried, daugh- of Brandon and Jessica Craig Wyatt J. Morgan were mar- Dec. 18, 2008. Justin Carter Goodman ter of John and Mellisa of Shoshone, was born Dec. ried Nov. 29 in the Twin Falls Isabelle Adalis Garibaldi, Pyne, son of Crystal Verlyn Seefried of Wendell, was 12, 2008. LDS Temple. daughter of Maribel Flores and Dustin Arnell Pyne of born Nov. 25, 2008. Brent Abbott Jr., son of The bride is the daughter and Jose J. Garibaldi Jr. of Gooding, was born Dec. 21, Cristian Gonzalez, son of Catrina and Brent Abbott of of Kent and Nancy Lee of Buhl, was born Dec. 18, 2008. 2008. David and Maria G. Gonzalez Jerome, was born Dec. 17, Jerome. The groom is the son Sophia Elizabeth Daniel Hzel Yarlynn Saldivar, of Gooding, was born Nov. 2008. of Cody and Kathy Morgan of Fernandez, daughter of daughter of Maday Yusvet 26, 2008. Jimena Anali Nava Muro, Hazelton. Melissa Jennifer Ann and and Ezequiel Saldivar of Aaron Christian Atchison, daughter of Elizabeth Kristen Briggs, Brooklyn Roberto Fernandez of Twin Buhl, was born Dec. 21, 2008. son of Nathan and Beth Jhanely Muro Sanches of Lee, Calais Vergara and Falls, was born Dec. 19, 2008. Shelby Lee Heider, daugh- Atchison of Hagerman, was Jerome, was born Dec. 18, Briana Morgan, sisters of the Carissa and Wyatt Morgan Jack Nelson McQueen, son ter of Gina Lee and Chad born Dec. 2, 2008. 2008. bride and groom, were University-Idaho. She bridesmaids. Skyler Morgan, attends the College of Derek Morgan, Ryan Lee and Southern Idaho and is work- Conrad Lee, brothers of the ing on a bachelor’s degree in bride and groom, were health science. She works at Mentor groomsmen. Cold Stone Creamery in Twin Special guests included Falls. Continued from page F1 Quick grandparents Jim and The groom is a 2002 gradu- but fall in love with them. That’s all there is to it.” Carolyn Winborg of Twin ate of Minico High School in Spain said the boy never talks about his father’s Falls, Allen and JoRene Lee of Rupert. He attended Utah incarceration, but if he brought it up, Spain would By Linda Searing Jerome, Lee and Betty Jo State University and served gladly listen, he said. Instead, the two play basket- Special to The Morgan of Paul, and Glen in the California Ventura ball and collect leaves. Study and Marie Jones of St. Spanish-speaking Mission The conversations between mentors and their Washington Post George, Utah; and brothers- for The Church of Jesus charges are private, Whiting said. The only time in-law Rigo Vergara and Christ of Latter-day Saints. that confidence is broken is in cases of abuse or Aaron Briggs. He works at Crest View Calves illegal activity. The topic: Tonsillectomy A reception followed at The in Hazelton and is the gener- “We don’t want the kids, especially the older White House. al manager of Magic View ones, to think that the mentor is a spy,” Whiting The bride is a 2007 gradu- Calves in Jerome. said. Anti-nausea drug may raise risk for bleeding ate of Jerome High School The couple resides in That confidentiality helped Coral McAdams’ 16- and attended Brigham Young Jerome. year-old charge open up to her, helping McAdams THE QUESTION mon a procedure as it once was. understand the girl’s situation even more. How effective is a drug that’s “Some of the things she told me, I really feel she often given to prevent nausea CAVEATS BARKER-POOLEY was kind of handed a bad deal,” the Twin Falls and vomiting in kids who are The study was stopped early woman said. “She didn’t have a lot of chance of having their tonsils out? for safety reasons. The authors Kami Jo Barker and Joshua breaking that cycle.” wrote that although dexam- Alan Pooley were married For two months, McAdams’ mentored teen fell THIS STUDY ethasone is an effective against Jan. 2 at the Rexburg LDS off the radar after going through a rough patch in It involved 215 children, ages nausea, “it may be prudent to Temple. her life, she explained. On Tuesday, though, the 2 to 17, who were having sur- avoid it in children undergoing The bride is the daughter girl called McAdams to say hello and give an gery to remove their tonsils. tonsillectomy.’’ of Chip and Donna Barker of update on her life. They were randomly assigned Twin Falls. The groom is the “We’re going to get back together,” McAdams to be given the steroid dexam- FIND THIS STUDY son of Alan and Karen Pooley said. ethasone, in one of three It’s in the Dec. 10 issue of the of Pocatello. McAdams has also been involved with other dosages, or a placebo along Journal of the American Madison Watts, friend of children. A couple of months ago, she accompa- with anesthesia. A day after sur- Medical Association. the bride, was maid of honor. nied two boys to a law enforcement conference in gery, 63 of the children had Kylee Barker, sister of the Joshua and Kami Pooley Burley. There, the boys stood up and told the audi- experienced nausea or vomit- LEARN MORE bride, and Megan Pooley, sis- lies served at the receptions. ence how the program has affected their lives. ing, including 44 percent of Learn about tonsillectomy at ter of the groom, were brides- The bride is a 2007 gradu- “It even chokes me up now,” she said, pausing those given the placebo and www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus maids. ate of Twin Falls High School to regain her composure. just 12 percent of children (click on “Interactive Tutorials’’) Eric Anderson, friend of and attends Idaho State Bagwell said her charge has blossomed under given the highest dose of the and www.kidshealth.com the groom, was best man. University with a pre-major her watch. drug. However, within 10 days (enter “Kids’’ site). The couple was accompa- in dental hygiene. The groom The girl used to throw tantrums and shrink of the surgery, a bleeding prob- nied to the temple by their is a 2004 graduate of Century away from physical contact, Bagwell said. Now, lem had been reported in 22 The research described in parents and close family and High School in Pocatello and she is calmer and more affectionate. children: 4 percent of those in Quick Study comes from credi- friends. works at Lamb Weston in “I just see so much growth in her. Just amazing,” the placebo group and 24 per- ble, peer-reviewed journals. Receptions were held Jan. 2 American Falls. Bagwell said. cent of the children given the Nonetheless, conclusive evi- in Pocatello and Jan. 3 in The couple resides in Watching the children overcome their situa- highest dose of dexametha- dence about a treatment’s effec- Twin Falls. The couple’s fami- Pocatello. tions makes the time commitment worth it, the sone. tiveness is rarely found in a sin- AMACHI volunteers said. gle study. Anyone considering “I would recommend that anybody that has the WHO MAY BE AFFECTED? changing or beginning treat- time sign up and take a child,” Spain said. “It does Children scheduled for a ton- ment of any kind should consult ANNIVERSARY me as much good as it does him, if you want to sillectomy, which is not as com- a physician. know the truth about it.” THE HUDSONS Col. Edwin C. and Betty S. Cards Hudson of Kimberly will be honored at an open house for Continued from page F1 card in festive color (sold, with tons; the smallest must have mouth. If desired, add eyes their 50th wedding anniver- Markers and/or crayons envelopes, at crafts stores) 4 holes by sewing French knots into sary. Family and friends are Photographs Photo of your family posing Embroidery floss in red the two remaining button- invited from 1 to 3 p.m. Craft glue with arms cocked (as if to Embroidery floss in green holes, using three strands of Sunday, Jan. 11, at Scissors throw a snowball) (optional) green floss. Crossroads United Methodist Assembly: Glue stick Blank folded note card in 2. With a hot glue gun, Church in Kimberly. The 1. Have a child draw and Crafting glue festive color secure the button face with a event is hosted by their chil- color a house, including a Small white pom-poms Slightly larger blank white drop of glue on the inside of dren and grandchildren. window for each family mem- Assembly: card (or white card stock) the card. Glue the remaining Ed Hudson and Betty West Betty and Edwin Hudson ber. (The windows probably 1. Cut the photo to fit the Glue gun with glue stick two, incrementally larger were married Jan. 10, 1959, at in Kimberly for 18 years. She need to be drawn larger than card, leaving a border of at Thin ribbon 3/16-inch buttons below the first one. First United Methodist was a teacher for 27 years, usual.) least 1/4 inch around the width 3. Tie a small piece of col- Church in Dothan, Ala. with the last 10 years at 2. Cut out images of each photo. Ribbon in white or cream orful ribbon into a knot and They have lived in Florida, Kimberly Elementary School. family member to fit inside 2. Use a glue stick to glue Hole punch (preferably glue it below the snowman’s New York, Colorado, the They have four children, each window and glue them the photo to the card. 1/8-inch size) head (between the smallest Netherlands, South Dakota, Susan (Sumner) Wells of into place. If you have pets, 3. Use crafting glue to Sewing needle two buttons); trim ends. Alabama, Utah and Idaho. Belen, N.M.; Danielle they can be placed inside a adhere a white pom-pom Thimble (optional) 4. Slide the white, slightly He retired from the Air (Michael) Drake of Boise; window or outside in the yard. over each throwing hand. Assembly: larger card inside the first Force in 1982, and the couple Steven (Katherine) Hudson (Adapted from “Family Fun” (Adapted from “Family Fun” 1. Using a thimble and with one. 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FAMILY LIFE TIMES-NEWS FEATURESK EDITOR iVIRGINIAd HUTCHINS:s (208) 735-3242 [email protected] Measuring intelligence

By Valerie Strauss The Washington Post

Pretend for a minute that: divided by 10 times 100. IQ: 120. The kid who sits on your right at Today nobody uses mental age. school is a whiz at math. Now a test is given with tasks The kid on your left is bad at involving short-term memory, rea- math but writes great stories. soning, analyzing and the recall of Then there’s you. You are just facts. The score is then compared OK at math and writing but are with the scores of other people the very talented at dancing. same age, and an IQ is assigned. Whom would you consider to be IQ scores can change over time, the smartest? Why? and they are affected by where and The subject of intelligence is one how you live. Also, the tests don’t that human beings have wrestled measure such things as creativity with since ancient times. and leadership skills. Yet today there is still no single The average IQ is 100, experts say. definition of what it means to be One of the most popular modern intelligent. Experts on the subject theories was created by Harvard don’t agree on whether there is one University Professor Howard kind of “intelligence’’ or lots of dif- Gardner. His theory of multiple ferent ones. intelligences says that there are a Over the years there have been lot of different ways of being smart. different tests created that are sup- They include being really good at posed to measure intelligence. music or with words and language. But no single test really can tell, Gardner even thinks there is a experts say. “kinesthetic’’ intelligence, referring The earliest test was done by a to people who can control their French scientist named Alfred Binet bodies, such as dancers and in 1905. Binet was trying to fix a sit- mimes. uation in which kids who were not Critics of the theory say those are mentally retarded were being just traits, or qualities that people placed into class with kids who possess, not intelligences. What do were. His test included tasks such you think? Intelligence fact as vocabulary questions and solv- In the end, experts say, the In addition to humans, ing specific problems. smartest people are probably not experts say that the Over time other tests were devel- those who can simply ace a test. smartest animals are oped that resulted in a score known The most intelligent are those who great apes (including chim- as an “intelligence quotient,’’ or IQ. can understand the world around panzees and gorillas), dolphins and whales, parrots, It used to be calculated this way: them, make changes to adapt to it elephants, dogs and cats. Take a person’s “mental age’’ (as and respond in a sensible way. decided by a test score), then divide it by their actual age and multiply Sources: “The Handy Anatomy by 100. Answer Book’’ by Naomi E. Balaban So if a 10-year-old tested out as a and James E. Bobick,Visible Ink 12-year-old, the IQ would be 12 Press; www.howardgardner.com. Talking with the Plain White T’s By Lindsey Montano, Christopher cool because the writing is Tom: We thought it was a graphs. But one time in O’Leary and Lindsey Walsh creating it and then once you cool-sounding name because Chicago (where most of the Kidsday reporters, Newsday get to sing it, that’s kind of a everybody wears a plain white band is from), I went to see way of sharing it. Both things T. It’s always in style. Fall Out Boy play before we We spoke with the band are definitely cool. Dave: And in the history of were on tour with them. I Plain White T’s after a photo Q: What has been your musical culture, artists have couldn’t even go into the shoot in Manhattan recently. favorite song that you’ve writ- worn white T-shirts, like Elvis, crowd because people It was cool watching them ten? Michael Jackson. came up to me to ... ask for

pose. Tom: Probably “Hey There Q: What do you like to do autographs, and I’m trying AP photo Question: Tom, you wrote Delilah.’’ I think it’s one of the when you’re not on tour? to enjoy the band. That’s the hit single “Hey There best I’ve ever written. Dave: I like seeing my fami- probably the worst of it, even who are actually famous. the Beatles would be No. 1. Delilah.’’ Is Delilah your girl- Q: How did your band form? ly and friends. though it is flattering. Q: If you weren’t in a band, Q: Where have you enjoyed friend? Tom: Dave and I went to Tom: I like going to see other Dave: The best part is peo- what career would you playing the most and why? Tom: No, she’s not. Delilah is high school together, and we bands play. ple give us free stuff. When we choose? Tom: Probably Madison a girl who I thought was really were into music. We played Mike: When we have down started, we had to save up our Mike: I like science a lot, so Square Garden. We never pretty that I wrote a song music in my basement togeth- time on tour, we play video money to buy a cheap instru- maybe I’d do something with thought we’d be playing there. about. We kind of were friends. er with other friends of ours. games. ment or had to ask for it as a science. Dave: We played at some of I wanted the song to be as When I started writing songs, Q: What is the best and gift. Then when you are given Tom: I wish I could be a real- the bigger arenas in Chicago pretty as she was. we just kind of started Plain worst thing about being them for free, that’s really cool. ly good chef. But it’s not too and to do a hometown show Q: You write most of the White T’s and have been going famous? Mike: I think it’s so cool to late. in a place that big is cool. band’s songs. Which do you at it ever since. Tom: We don’t really consid- see yourself on TV, even if it’s Q: Whose music do you like When we were in high school, prefer: writing or singing? Q: Why did you name the er ourselves famous. We don’t for five minutes. to listen to, other than yours? we’d go to these places to see Tom: The whole process is band Plain White T’s? really get stopped for auto- And we get to meet people Mike: Probably, collectively, concerts.

The science of sleep Babies sleep about 16 hours a Why do you feel tired after sleeping for hours? day. If you think that is a lot, consider this: Brown bats sleep By Valerie Strauss tain health issues. If your those that help you grow, are Sleepiness can cause, or tion.org, www.umm.edu, almost 20 hours a day, giant The Washington Post body is fighting a cold, it is released throughout your make worse, behavioral www.sleepdisorderchannel. armadillos clock in 18.1 hours going to require more sleep body. (You really do need to problems that affect your com, www.sleepapnea.org. and pythons snooze for 18. It happens to most kids at than when you are well. sleep to grow!) ability to do your best at one time or another: You Sleep may seem like a sim- Then in Stage 5, things school. wake up in the morning fac- ple process, but it isn’t. A lot change. Here are some things that ing a new day — only to of stuff is going on in your You go into what is called experts say can help you get yawn and wish you could go body and brain when you REM (rapid eye movement) a good night’s sleep. back to sleep. are slumbering. sleep, meaning that your Go to sleep at the same Several things can cause There are five stages to eyes dart back and forth. time each night. you to feel tired, but there what is called a sleep cycle. This is the time when your Keep your bedroom are things you can do to The entire cycle generally brain becomes active and dark, cool and quiet at bed- avoid it. lasts 90 to 120 minutes and most dreams occur. Your time. The amount of sleep you repeats about five times dur- body becomes somewhat Keep TVs and computers get each night is vital. ing the night. The first four immobile. out of the bedroom. You may think eight hours stages account for about 75 Experts aren’t sure why we Limit drinks with caf- sounds like enough, but it percent of your night. dream, but they believe it is feine, which can include isn’t. Experts say that kids During this period, your important in human devel- some soda. Caffeine stimu- ages 5 to 12 need about 10 to body goes from light to deep opment. lates your central nervous 11 hours of sleep every sleep. The National Sleep system, making it hard to go night. Body functions such as Foundation did a national to sleep. Changes to your sleep blood pressure and body survey a few years ago that So next time your parents schedule can also make you temperature drop. Muscles found that many kids have tell you it is time to go to tired, and so can stress. Are relax. The blood supply to sleep problems at least a few sleep, stop arguing! They’re you worried about a math your muscles increases and nights a week. right! test? That can affect how tissue growth and repair Too little sleep leaves you Sources: www.mayoclin- well you sleep. So can cer- occurs. Hormones, such as more than just tired. ic.com, www.sleepfounda-