45 / 23 DESTINATION: GOOSE CREEK RESERVOIR CSI on the bases SEE OUTDOORS 1 With seasons underway, find out who softball, baseball stars are. Mostly sunny. SEE SPORTS 1 Business 4 ALABAMA SHOOTINGS >>> Gunman left list of those who wronged him; victims a mix of family and strangers, OUTDOORS 7 THURSDAY 75 CENTS March 12, 2009 MagicValley.com Tuthill: Economy not factored into water curtailment 865 south-central Idaho wells may be shut off on Monday Magicvalley.com READ: Capitol Confidential, a blog by Jared S. By Jared S. Hopkins order could have on south- unless an acceptable plan is within my authorities to Hopkins Times-News writer central Idaho’s economy. submitted today, 865 wells judge to those values,” In response to more than a across 41,000 acres of irri- Tuthill told the Senate BOISE — Idaho Depart- half-dozen questions from gated farmland would be Resources and Environment groundwater pumpers. southern Idaho,” Cameron ment of Water Resources Sen. Dean Cameron, R- shuttered Monday to make Committee. “We have a failing econo- said. “This curtailment Director Dave Tuthill told Rupert, Tuthill said state law up about 2 cubic-feet-per- Cameron, co-chairman of my and from everything I order potentially places real lawmakers Wednesday he’s does not authorize him to second of spring water owed the state’s budgeting com- can tell, the only thing that devastating effects on (the not authorized to factor in consider the role of the to Clear Springs Foods in mittee, pitched the question held the economy up Magic Valley).” potential economic impacts economy when ordering Buhl. after Tuthill gave a briefing through calendar year 2008 Pumpers withdrew their of water curtailment, curtailment. Tuthill issued “In my understanding of on the ongoing debate was our agricultural market, despite the possible blow the such an order last week, and Idaho water law, it is not between the fish farm and particularly down through See WATER, Main 3 Red’s and ATF Astar reach agreement comes home Gun store to continue operation as 4-year case reaches conclusion By Joshua Palmer end litigation over allega- Times-News writer tions that the gun store “willfully” sold guns A case that drew nation- improperly. al attention over a legal An attorney represent- dispute between Idaho’s ing Red’s said neither oldest gun store and the party admitted any Bureau of Alcohol, wrongdoing in the case, Tobacco, Firearms and which lasted nearly four Explosives reached a quiet years before reaching an and uneventful conclusion agreement in U.S. District on Wednesday. Court. Attorneys working on Ryan Horsley, general behalf of Red’s Trading manager of Red’s, deferred Post announced an agree- ment Wednesday that will See RED’S, Main 2 Wilderness bill stymied in House over gun rights By Matthew Daly wilderness bill, but the Associated Press writer measure was defeated Photos by MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News because it did not receive Christina Hendricks, star of the AMC network cable drama ‘Mad Men’ and a former Twin Falls resident, visited Twin Falls Wednesday WASHINGTON — The the needed two-thirds morning for a segment on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America.’During a break in the early-morning interview at the Depot Grill, House on Wednesday vote. The vote was 282-144 Hendricks reaches for sweetener for her coffee. The television star visited various spots in the Magic Valley for the interview, which defeated a bill to set aside in favor, two votes short of will air next month. more than 2 million acres in approval. nine states as protected Supporters said the wilderness — the victim of bill was brought up under a renewed Republican push a special rule, which ‘Mad Men’ actress Hendricks tours area with ABC to allow concealed, loaded severely restricts amend- weapons in national parks. ments, because majority By Eric Larsen A majority of House Times-News writer members supported the See BILL, Main 2 awn had barely bro- D ken over the Depot Grill when she walked in. Sheriff: No ticket for As the sun washed over retirees and plates of the kind of food that fuels workmen’s trooper’s lake crash mornings, Christina Feb. 28 at about 11:30 p.m. Hendricks entered — a black ISP won’t say as Trooper Cris Clausing beret atop hair on fire — and rushed to help another whether trooper vehicle that had gone into heads turned. Wilson Lake. For a moment it was 1962 followed policies Clausing is back to work and Hendricks was Joan Television star and former Twin Falls resident Christina Hendricks tries to stay warm since the crash, which hap- By Andrea Jackson pened about a mile north of Holloway, the vivacious office in the foyer of the Depot Grill as she waits for her cue to join ‘Good Morning America Times-News writer Hazelton, ISP Capt. manager from the AMC cable Weekend Edition’ co-anchor Bill Weir for a breakfast interview at the local diner. Kedrick Wills confirmed network drama “Mad Men.” The Idaho State Police Wednesday. From the white 1958 A crew of four cameramen and Hendricks, Weir and the corner trooper who totaled a The Jerome County Chevrolet Impala in the park- two producers grounded the diner behind them — a tangle of lights, cruiser after driving into a Sheriff’s Office investigat- in reality Wednesday as Hendricks camera cords and eight bodies lake acted within the law, ed the crash and decided ing lot to the brushed stain- and “Good Morning America jostling in a space meant for six. according to an investiga- the trooper won’t get a less steel of the Twin Falls Weekend Edition” anchor Bill This was one of Hendricks’ tion into the crash. diner’s coffee pots, the scene Weir chatted over breakfast for an favorite places as a pre-teen grow- The collision happened See CRASH, Main 2 screamed “home” for upcoming segment called “The ing up in Twin Falls. Sunday Drive.”Interested and a bit Hendricks — and perhaps, the confused, diner regulars peeked at See HENDRICKS, Main 3 fictional Holloway. “Exactly. Why not?” Hendricks, 33, said. “Any one of the characters, I think, Magicvalley.com would be here.” VIEW: A slide show of Christina Hendricks’ visit to Twin Falls. Comics ..............Classifieds 8 Crossword ........Classifieds 11 Obituaries ............Outdoors 6 Times-News file photo Commodities ........Business 2 Dear Abby ........Classifieds 10 Opinion ........................Main 6 Idaho State Police trooper Cris Clausing ended up in Wilson Lake Community ..........Outdoors 4 Movies..........................Main 7 Sudoku ..............Classifieds 9 while responding to an accident on Feb. 28. MORNINGMORNINGMain 2 Thursday, March 12, 2009 BRIEFINGBRIEF- TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 371 Eastland Drive N., Twin Falls, no cost, 737- Pat Marcantonio “My Fair Lady,” Dilettante Group of Magic 2977. Valley 2009 production, 7:30 p.m., College SilverSneakers Fitness Program, innovative • The Dilettante Group of United Way, Hospice of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Auditorium, exercise program designed specifically for Magic Valley presents the Visions and Mustard Tree Twin Falls, $10, 734-5511 or 731-0242. Medicare beneficiaries’ unique health and classic musical, “My Fair Clinic to celebrate National physical needs, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Twin Falls Lady” at the College of Volunteer Week and recog- BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS YMCA, 1751 Elizabeth Blvd., no cost for Southern Idaho Fine Arts nize local volunteers for Humana-insured or YMCA members and $5 Auditorium in Twin Falls. exemplary service and American Legion Bingo, 7:20 p.m. bonanza per class for non-insured, 733-4384. The show times are 7:30 commitment. Nominations bingo and 7:30 p.m. regular bingo, 610 W. TOPS Weight Support Group Chapter No. p.m. today and Friday, are being accepted until Main St., Wendell, $500 and $1,195 black- 256, 5:15 p.m., Heyburn Elementary School 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 1. Information: Pattie, outs, 536-6358. lunch room, 1431 17th St., 678-2622. Saturday, and 2 p.m. 733-4922 or Heidi Walker Overeater’s Anonymous, 6 p.m., 109 Seventh Sunday. Tickets are $10. with Hospice Visions, 735- BUSINESS Ave. E., (red log building with cannon), • Discuss Timothy Egan’s 0121. Jerome, 324-5019. Pro-Paint 20th Anniversary Celebration, 7 “The Worst Hard Time” led Celebrate Recovery, Christian-based, 12-step p.m., 1116 Overland Ave., Burley, 208-679- by Cindy Bjorneberg from 7 Have your own pick you program to assist people with life issues, 7 4793. to 9 p.m. at the Buhl want to share? Something office, 108 W.Archer St., 432-5469. p.m., Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene, Library, 215 Broadway Ave. that is unique to the area CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Oakley City Council, 7 p.m., city office, 200 1231 Washington St. N., Twin Falls, 733-6610. N. There’s no cost to attend. and that may take people by W. Main St. , 862-3313. ACTS Program, a 12-week, ongoing course • Nominate your favorite surprise? E-mail me at Twin Falls Kiwanis weekly meeting and lunch, Twin Falls County Planning and Zoning based on self-help, recovery and education, volunteer. You can join the [email protected]. a volunteer organization serving the com- Commission, 7 p.m., 246 Third Ave., 734- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bethel Temple Apostolic munity and children, noon, Turf Club, 734 9490. Church, 929 Hankins Road (behind D&B Falls Ave., visitors welcome, trent.stimp- Declo City Council, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 8 N. Supply), Twin Falls, no cost, 731-3210.