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The Twin Falls Police Department is on the hunt for a man who allegedly impersonated one of their own and inappropriately fondled a woman. According to a police news release, a woman was pulled over at 1 a.m. Thursday at the intersec- tion of Hankins Road and Addison Avenue by a man driving an unmarked white sedan with flashing A police sketch of the suspect. red and blue lights. The man approached as in his 40s, about 5 feet, her car as an officer would 8 inches tall and weighing and asked to see her dri- 200 pounds with a short ver’s license and registra- haircut and a pointy nose. tion, police said. Several He was wearing a dark minutes later, he returned uniform with no nametag ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News to the car and demanded or identifying marks and Workers deliver a 140-foot-long turbine blade made by Suzlon Corp., to the College of Southern Idaho campus Friday in Twin Falls. The blade will to search the woman. had a star-style badge, be used in the college’s new wind energy program. While searching her, the police said. The man also man fondled the woman had a police-style duty in her chest area, police belt and black leather said. gloves, police said. Turbine blade arrives at CSI for Police said that based Anyone with informa- on the description of the tion can contact the Twin man, his car and actions, Falls Police Department at he is not believed to be an 208-735-4357. They may actual police officer. be eligible for a reward of use in new wind energy program The man was described up to $1,000. By Ben Botkin college, the blade will not be part of a “We’re hoping people get a sense of Times-News writer towering turbine. the potential in the valley,” said Todd But the eight-ton blade will be a Schwarz,the instruction dean oversee- A 145-foot wind turbine blade made prominent campus landmark just the ing technology programs at the college. Water officials its way Friday afternoon onto the cam- same. It’s also a reminder that CSI is Don’t expect to see the turbine blade pus of the College of Southern Idaho. starting a new wind energy technology rotating in the air. Instead, the blade Before its arrival, the blade was part program this fall that will train stu- was hoisted up by a crane and laid of a wind turbine in Ogden,Utah,help- dents to service turbines, an industry ease well closures ing convert wind into electricity.At the that’s expected to grow. See WIND, Main 2 Curtailment now INSIDE affects 150 rights, Landowners sought for Father,son face separate rape allegations irrigation conversion project. about 4,150 acres See Main 3 By Nichole Carnell incidents involving a family member the 2006 case was closed. Times-News writer between 2002 and 2006. He is charged According to court records, a war- By Nate Poppino Gooding, Jerome and with five counts of lewd conduct with a rant was issued for Franklin W. Times-News writer Lincoln counties and about Franklin Ward Osterhoudt, minor under 16, one Osterhoudt’s arrest in March 4,150 acres of irrigated 43, and his son, Franklin Scott count of incest and one 2007 on $1 million bond for Idaho’s top water official land. The priority date on Osterhoudt, 20, both of Buhl, count of rape. failure to attend a court on Friday rolled back the the rights changed from are in custody in Twin Falls A previous arrest appearance. scope of state-enforced those newer than Jan. 8, County Jail on separate allega- warrant had been On June 19, he was picked up well closures across the 1981, to those newer than tions of rape. issued for Osterhoudt in Nogales, Ariz., near the Magic Valley, allowing April 11, 1990, and shrank “It’s not frequent,”said Twin in 2006 after the victim Mexican border, according to roughly half of the water the direct amount owed to Falls County Prosecuting came forward. New Twin Falls County sheriff’s rights he’d shut off one Clear Springs to .17 cubic Attorney Grant Loebs, “but it’s F.W.Osterhoudt charges were filled in F.S.Osterhoudt spokeswoman Lori Stewart. He week before to resume feet per second — just more not the first time I have seen it.” 2007 by Twin Falls was transferred to Twin Falls being used. than a gallon of water every Franklin W.Osterhoudt was indicted County prosecutors for the same inci- In his new order, Idaho second. for charges stemming from alleged dent, according to court records, after See RAPE, Main 2 Department of Water The closures are intend- Resources Interim Director ed to provide water to a fish Gary Spackman wrote that farm owned by Clear a plan submitted by two Springs Foods of Buhl. Road dangers on rise, local groundwater districts ear- Spackman’s predecessor, lier this week would con- Dave Tuthill, ruled last year Pedal at your peril vert enough land irrigated that pumpers with newer cyclists tell state officials with groundwater to use water rights are depriving By Laurie Welch every biker has had close surface water instead to Clear Springs of part of its Times-News writer calls. Once, she said, she had justify lifting part of the water and ordered the a car turn directly in front of closures. pumpers to make up the BURLEY — About 30 area her by Interstate 84 Exit 216 Previously, the closures shortage. bicyclists pedaled over to as it headed onto the inter- — known as curtailment — Spackman last month offer their viewpoints state. affected more than 300 concluded the districts had Wednesday at a meeting the “I swerved to miss it and water rights in six Magic not maintained as much as Idaho Transportation went down,” Schenk said. Valley counties, including a half of 9,300 acres of con- Department hosted to garner “The car did not stop.” little less than 9,000 acres versions from past years suggestions for road Minidoka County Sheriff of irrigated land. With included in an agreement improvement. Kevin Halverson said bike Friday’s changes, the cur- in May. Minidoka County resident riders, and even police offi- tailment now affects about Alice Schenk said there are cers, often do not know all 150 water rights in Cassia, See WATER, Main 2 not many bike lanes or paths the bike laws. in Mini-Cassia, and a gener- “Bicyclists need to ride al misunderstanding by defensively for their own Magicvalley.com LAURIE WELCH/Times-News motorists as to what laws are safety,”Halverson said. READ a copy of Friday’s new order. regarding bikes on the roads. Branson Bodily of Burley rides his bicycle between Oakley Avenue and Schenk said just about See CYCLISTS, Main 2 Conant Avenue on 19th Street Friday in Burley.

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Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Three things to do today Jerome County Fair with highlights: stock registration required, 737-9111 or Sun Valley Summer Symphony Pops Night, sale buyer appreciation breakfast, 8:30 [email protected]. Pat Marcantonio features conductor Alasdair Neale and a.m.; stock sale for 4-H/FFA market ani- Bingo, for men and women, 1 to 3 p.m., Twin vocalists Tiffany Haas, Chad Johnson and mals, 10 a.m.; team sorting, 11 a.m.; com- Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone St. W., • Check out the music, Minidoka National Historic Zachary Prince with a Leonard Bernstein mercial and food booths open, noon to 10 Twin Falls, cards: four for $3, 734-5084. food and culture at the Site ranger-guided walking tribute, 5:30 p.m. doors open and 6:30 p.m. p.m.; exhibits open, noon to 10 p.m., Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at tour through the Hunt Camp performance, Sun Valley Pavilion, Sun Valley Messersmith Building; Carnival opens, 2 LIBRARY Twin Falls City Park from from 10 to 11 a.m., starting Resort, free admission, svsummersympho- p.m. to midnight; Pro rodeo, 7:30 p.m., noon until evening today near the entrance of the DePew Arena; and 10 p.m., Jerome County Dutch Oven cooking class, with world-cham- ny.org or 622-5607. pion Dutch oven cook Omar Alvarez, 11 a.m., and Sunday. There’s back- Hunt Camp site in Jerome “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” melodra- Fairgrounds, free admission to fair, 324- to-back entertainment and County. There is no charge Burley Public Library, 1300 Miller Ave, ma, dinner show presented by Historic 6475. great food. Admission is but bring water and sturdy Burley, no cost, 208-878-7708. Opera Theatre, 6:30 p.m. dinner and 7:45 Blaine County Fair with highlights: open- free. shoes. Keep in mind there is p.m. show, 208 E. Idaho Ave., Glenns Ferry, class horse and mule show; exhibits open, 9 • The Snake River little or no shade and limited MARKETS $22.50 for dinner and show; show-only a.m., cowboy poet Stan Tixier, 11 a.m.; 4-H Bluegrass Festival offers restroom facilities. market animal buyers’ luncheon, noon; tickets: $7 general admission, $6 senior cit- Mini-Cassia Farmers Market, with crafts and music performed by bands Native American flutist Hovia Edwards, 1 izens and children under 12, 366-7408 or some produce vendors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from throughout the Have your own pick you pm.; market animal sale 1:30 p.m.; and 366-2744 for required dinner reservations. Gossner Cheese Factory, corner of U.S. Northwest. It starts at 3:30 want to share? Something rodeo, 8 p.m. (tickets: $5-$7 at the gate), Sun Valley Ice Show figure-skating perform- Highway 30 and Seventh Street, (Interstate p.m. at Riverside Park and that is unique to the area free admission to the fair, Blaine County ance, with Evan Lyscek, 2009 world cham- 84 exit 211 and two miles south), Heyburn, Amphitheater in Heyburn. and that may take people by Fairgrounds, Carey, 208-788-5585. pion and two-time U.S. gold medalist, 9:15 678-8408. It’s free. surprise? E-mail me at Third annual Three Island Crossing Art p.m., Sun Valley Ice Rink, tickets: $32 to Twin Falls Farmers Market Canning Day, • For history, there’s a [email protected]. show, a no-fee exhibition of select Idaho $52 bleacher seats; $62 dessert buffet and includes 10 a.m. presentation by master artists, includes people’s choice “Artists’ show, seats.sunvalley.com, 622-2135. food preserver Peggy Candy with drawing Challenge” interpretation of sunset photo for canning supplies and equipment every BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS by Jerry Kencke ($100 prize); and demon- half hour from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; canning strations by Boise teaching artist Fred quantities of produce available from ven- Rape Sun Valley Road Rally, benefit for Blaine Choate on plein air landscape painting and dors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., College of Southern Continued from Main 1 County Community Drug Coalition, 8:30 Twin Falls artist Al Cantu on painting, 10 Idaho Community Garden site, North reported the alleged acts to a.m. park, register and shuttle to spectator a.m. to 5 p.m., Carmela Vinyards, Glenns College Road, across from Eldon Evans County Jail soon after the authorities, to which the vic- zone; 9 a.m. rally, Sawtooth National Ferry, no cost, www.mharts.org. Expo building, bring lawn chair, Twin Falls, arrest and on July 6 entered a tim later admitted. Recreation Area Headquarters, Idaho 41st Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts 543-4582. plea of not guilty, according Even though the act was Highway 75 north of Ketchum, suggested Festival, features art, music, artist demon- Salmon Tract Farmers Market, includes to court records. reported as consensual, he donation: $20 ages 7 and older; $50 four- strations, family and children’s art projects, locally grown foods, organic red wheat, If convicted, he could face could still face a maximum of ticket family pack, (water and chairs provid- activities and food from local vendors, 10 handmade crafts, shaved ice and more, 11 a maximum penalty of life in life in prison and a $50,000 ed; closed-toe shoes recommended), 208- a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; entertainment highlights: a.m. to 3 p.m., Hollister City Park, Hollister, prison and a $50,000 fine for for each rape conviction. 928-7117 or www.blainecountycdc.org. The Shims, Americana; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 208-655-4354. rape, a life term in prison for “The position of state of The annual Kiwanis Trout Feed, 6 p.m., Clear Four Stroke Bus, acoustic folk; 2 to 3 p.m., each count of lewd conduct Idaho is that when you have Lake Country Club, Buhl, 543-8576. DJ MC, ambient/world; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., MUSEUMS AND PARKS with a minor and a maximum sex with a child,that is a seri- The B-3 Side, jazz; and 5 to 6 p.m., Molly 25 years in prison for incest. ous crime,”said Loebs. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Venter, acoustic folk, Atkinson Park, corner Minidoka National Historic Site ranger-guid- Franklin W. Osterhoudt “Obviously it makes a dif- of Eighth Street and Second Avenue, ed walking tour, through old Minidoka was previously convicted of ference,”Loebs said, “but if a Christian Men’s Fellowship and no-host Ketchum, picnics welcome, no dogs or glass Relocation Center (Hunt Camp), 10 to 11 sexual abuse of a minor in person is convicted of a vio- breakfast, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Depot Grill, Twin containers, free admission, 726-9491 or a.m., entrance to Minidoka National Historic 1986, court records indicate. lent rape there is going to be a Falls, no cost, 733-5501. www.sunvalleycenter.org. Site, Jerome, no cost, bring water, sturdy He was sentenced to five more significant chance of a Twin Falls Bank & Trust employees meeting 20th annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, with shoes (little to no shade and limited bath- years on a rider program, higher sentence than in a and no-host lunch, all former Bank & Trust highlights: introduction and welcome, 12:15 room facilities), 933-4137. although it was not clear in non-violent rape.” employees and friends invited, 1 p.m., p.m.; Miss Chiquitita pageant, duchess cat- Smokey Bear’s Birthday, Smokey Bear DVD records if the rider was com- Franklin S. Osterhoudt Loong Hing Restaurant, 1719 Kimberly egory (girls, ages 5-6), 12:30 p.m.; Miss to watch and several craft items to make pleted, said Loebs. was arraigned July 31 and Road, Twin Falls, 423-5493. Chiquitita pageant, princess (girls, ages 7- honoring Smokey Bear; gift bags and Osterhoudt is not listed as remains in custody on 8), 1:15 p.m.; Miss Chiquitita pageant, refreshments provided; hosted by the a sex offender in Idaho. Only $15,000 bond. He was in EXHIBITS queen (girls, ages 9-10), 2:45 p.m.; Mexico Sawtooth National Recreation Area, 1 p.m., sex offenders convicted after court for a preliminary hear- Lindo, 3:15 p.m.; Miss Chiquitita winners, 4 Redfish Lake Visitor Center, five miles south Ginny Blakeslee Breen’s art exhibition, 11 July 1993 must register, ing on Friday, during which p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 4:15 p.m.; Aztec of Stanley on Idaho Highway 75, no cost, a.m. to 3 p.m., Magic Valley Arts Council’s according to Idaho Code. his attorney requested a dancers, 5 p.m.; entertainment, 5:45 and open to the public, 208-774-3376. A four-day jury trial is continuance. Loebs said his La Galeria Pequena, 132 Main Ave. S., Main 6:45 p.m.; and 7:30 p.m. dance with Sergio Faulkner Planetarium “Sky Quest/Live Sky Street Plaza, Twin Falls, free admission, 734- scheduled for his case begin- next court date would be in Jimenez/ Banda SP,Twin Falls City Park, Tour,” 2 p.m.; “More Than Meets the 2787 or magicvalleyartscouncil.org. ning Oct. 27. two weeks. free admission, hispanicheritage.org. Eye/Live Sky Tour,” 4 p.m.; and “Two Small “The Container Show - Installation Two,” His son, Franklin S. These charges are part of Magic Valley Toastmasters on the free Pieces of Glass/ Live Sky Tour,” 7 p.m., with featured artists Jan Cox, Amanda Osterhoudt, 20, is charged an increase in rape allega- stage, includes speeches and evaluations Herrett Center, $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for Hamilton, Megan Murphy and Angela Tsai, with two counts of statutory tions in Twin Falls County by members, a table topics event and par- senior citizens, $2.50 for students, no cost presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts, rape for two incidents this year as compared to ticipation prizes, 2 to 4 p.m., Jerome County for children under age 2 and a special price 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., corner of Second Avenue involving a 15-year-old girl. 2008. Fair, 734-3408 or [email protected]. package for families with five children or and Fourth Street, Ketchum, no cost, sun- According to court Nine rape charges against Inaugural Snake River Bluegrass Festival, less; and Rock Entertainment Show: “Pink valleycenter.org or 726-9491. records, the victim in the three different men have includes Sole’s Rest, Marcus Meek Guitar Floyd: The Wall,” 8:15 p.m., Herrett Center case was reluctant to cooper- been filed in Twin Falls 5th Shop Band, Joshua Crosby & Lonesome for Arts and Science, $4.50; and Star Party ate with police because the District court in the past FESTIVALS AND FAIRS Dove, and J.D. Webb & the Downstate with telescope viewing, view Jupiter and alleged acts were consensual. three weeks. In 2008, only The 24th annual Three Island Crossing, with Ramblers, 3:30 p.m., Riverside Park and waning gibbous Moon, 9:45 p.m. to mid- Franklin S. Osterhoudt does two separate cases were filed highlights: pioneer breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m. Amphitheater (next to Chamber of night, Centennial Observatory, Herrett not have a history of rape or against two different men. (cost: $5 adults, $4 seniors and youth, 12- Commerce building), Heyburn, free, 312- Center for the Arts and Science, north end sexual abuse charges, 18, $3 youth 11 and younger); 9:30 a.m., 7157. of the College of Southern Idaho campus, according to court records. Nichole Carnell may be opening ceremonies for crossing reenact- Cassia County Fair timed-event rodeo Twin Falls, free admission, 732-6655. Reports of the incident reached at ncarnell@magic- ment at the river edge, followed by wagons includes calf roping, breakaway roping, rib- indicate the victim’s mother valley.com or 208-735-3376. going down to the river at 10 a.m., with river bon roping, barrel racing and team roping, 7 SPORTS p.m., Cassia County Fairgrounds, Burley, crossing reenactment at 11 a.m.; other Jerome Gun Club Sporting Clays Club activities: art, craft and food vendors open $50 entry fee for ages 18 and older, free Championship, a 100-target event open to from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and entertainment admission, 678-9150. all shooters; club members only shoot for Water from noon to 3 p.m., fairgrounds and Three trophies, 9 a.m. sign up and 10 a.m. start, at Continued from Main 1 Island Crossing State Park, Glenns Ferry, HEALTH AND WELLNESS the club, 11 miles north of junction of U.S. said in an interview with the admission: $5 adults (includes souvenir SilverSneakers Fitness Program at Curves of Highway 93 and Interstate 84 at mile mark- That agreement also Times-News. Both sides button) no cost ages 12 and under, no pets, Twin Falls, complete cardio and circuit er 64, $25 adults, $20 under age 18, 733- delayed a plan that would have been in off-and-on 366-7345 or www.glennsferryidaho.org. have fulfilled Clear Springs’ negotiations for months, training with resistance, state-of-the-art 6045 or 539-4814. Fifth annual Buhl Bunch Car Club Show and equipment and “Curves Smart” personal- needs, but which the com- and Clear Springs offered Shine, with highlights: 8 a.m., park opens pany had some concerns settlement terms during a ized coaching, 7 to 11 a.m. Twin Falls VETERANS for registration and car show display; 10:30 Curves, 690 Blue Lakes Blvd. N., no cost for about. status conference in Boise on a.m., burn-outs; 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday’s change took some Wednesday, he said. Humana Gold- insured or AARP provided by Fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Day mud drags; noon to 4:30 p.m., poker run; Secure Horizons, 734-7300. Picnic, for current and former U.S. veterans water users off of the cur- Questions have been 5:30 p.m., burn-out finals; 9 p.m., street tailment list and reduced the raised about where the 9,300 and their families, with food, fellowship and dance with Milestone, on Main Street; and HOBBIES AND CRAFTS entertainment by Gem State Fiddlers; alco- water denied to some others acres came from and what fireworks at dusk, in and around Jean’s with multiple rights. Most kind of agreement was origi- hol-free, hosted by DAV, Marine Corp Park, Castleford, free admission to events; Make-n-Take Crafts, walk-ins welcome, 10 who remain are still irriga- nally made, Spackman said. League, VFW, and American Legion, 11 a.m. $25 entry fee to participate in car show a.m. to 1 p.m., Twin Falls Creative Arts tors; other users include the But while those are being to 4 p.m., Green Shelter, Harmon Park, Twin events, 731-1702 or 537-6678. Center, 249 Main Ave. W., $5 per person, no Church of Jesus Christ of discussed, he said, the May Falls, no charge, 733-2530. Latter-day Saints, the cities agreement’s terms need to be of Dietrich and Wendell, the enforced. IDWR employees Jerome and Valley school are now contacting water districts and the Travelers users who are not following Cyclists Wind Oasis Truck Plaza near the the terms of the curtailment, Continued from Main 1 Continued from Main 1 Hansen Bridge. he said, though no cease and driver that hit him and left Otherwise the bicyclist has The groundwater districts desist orders or other actions “I am an avid cyclist and the scene was never locat- to identify the vehicle, time lengthwise a few feet above were still reading the order had been taken as of Friday. have had numerous near- ed. of day and sign a citation the ground along two con- on Friday afternoon and will Though an IDWR press misses when riding north This year,David Webster, themselves. crete piers north of the discuss their options over release stated the plan brings of Rupert and it is most of Twin Falls, was struck “Isn’t it time the ques- Canyon Building. the weekend, said Lynn the converted acres up to always due to inattention and killed in June on Falls tion be raised as to why law While not operational, Tominaga, executive direc- 7,745, Spackman said he did by motorists. Many Avenue East when a truck enforcement is not inclined there’s still instructional tor of the Idaho Ground not accept about 270 acres of motorists do not realize that was trying to pass to enforce the laws already value to the blade, such as Water Appropriators. land in that total the districts how fast a cyclist can be another vehicle struck him. on the books, which would showing students its inte- Those options include said had not used ground- going and they misjudge Three other bikers in Boise increase the safety of bicy- rior and the fastening finding more conversion water at all this season and our speed when either were killed in May and clists? Sadly I believe I apparatus that once hooked acres, continuing to be cur- could be voluntarily cur- pulling out in front of us or June. know the answer,” Stone the blade up to a tower. The tailed or striking a deal with tailed. Such proposals need slowing down to turn in Burley attorney and said. “Law enforcement blade was provided by Clear Springs regarding the to be made early in the irri- front of us.” bicyclist Randy Stone said apparently shares the gen- Suzlon Corp., its manufac- rest of the water, Spackman gation season, he said. ITD’s 2008 crash report very few motorists yield to eral public attitude that turer, at a cost of just $10. shows 344 bicycle crashes bicycles, even when the law bicycles should not be on There are also plans to in Idaho for that year — a requires it, and often police the roads, that it is up to install smaller turbines on CIRCULATION rise of 7 percent from 2007. do not issue citations for them to stay out of the way campus, though the exact All delivery areas ...... 733-0931, ext 1 Two of those crashes were violations that don’t of motor vehicles and not details like the locations ...... or 1-800-658-3883 fatalities, while 50 caused involve a collision. slow them down. and timeline still need to be Circulation director Laura Stewart . . . .735-3327 PUBLISHER Circulation phones open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. serious injury. One of the Concerning bicyclists, “If a semi wants to pass worked out, Schwarz said. Brad Hurd ...... 735-3345 daily and 6 to 10 a.m. on weekends for ques- fatality crashes occurred there is no such thing as a within 18 inches of a bicycle The college has hired its NEWSROOM tions about delivery, new subscriptions and vaca- one mile west of Burley on minor collision with a while doing 65 mph, so instructor for the program, Editor James G. Wright ...... 735-3255 tion stops. If you don’t receive your paper by U.S. Highway 30, where motor vehicle, Stone said. what. What do you expect. Twin Falls resident Mark News tips before 5 p.m...... 735-3246 6:30 a.m., call the number for your area before News tips after 5 p.m...... 735-3220 10 a.m. for redelivery. Paulino Sanchez, 73, was Halverson said in order If he slowed down and Goodman. 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July 09 June 08 July 08 A new report issued by According to the report Blaine 6.9 7.2 2.8 From July 24 police reports: according to the report,“seemed the Idaho Department of issued Friday, unemploy- Cassia 6.0 5.3 3.9 Information: to be healthy” and said he could- Labor shows July unem- ment in Twin Falls County Elmore 8.7 7.7 5.7 Police responded to the trailer n’t smell anything. ployment figures jumped in has risen from 3 percent Gooding 6.8 5.9 3.9 home of a 75-year-old Burley “The smell coming from the trailer seven of south-central last year to 7 percent this Jerome 8.3 6.8 4.3 man after his neighbor called to was very strong,”Taylor’s report Idaho’s eight counties. And year. Lincoln 11.7 10.3 4.9 report “a bad smell” and said she continues.“Inside the door of the the end may not be in sight. Other counties seeing a Minidoka 6.9 5.8 5.2 was also concerned about “the trailer I could see a haze in the air.” “We have eclipsed the jump in unemployment Twin Falls 7.0 6.3 4.0 cats in and around his trailer.” The man said he doesn’t smoke. worst rates of the 1980s included Jerome County, Source: Idaho Department of Labor The man wasn’t home, but accord- Another deputy, according to the recession,” said Bob Fick, from 6.8 percent in June to ing to the report, the door was report, counted six cats inside the Department of Labor com- 8.3 percent in July, and partially open.“I could smell a trailer from the doorway — but munications manager. “We Lincoln County from 10.3 before last December, Fick quentially haven’t con- strong odor coming from the more may have been inside, as are still looking for the bot- percent in June to 11.4 per- said. Since then those job tracted as much as the rest door. I looked into the trailer the officers refused to enter. tom.” cent in July. losses have had a ripple of the state,”Fick said. through the door window and “Due to the haze in the air and According to Depart- Twin Falls County, how- effect on other industries, Despite that trend, indi- observed boxes, junk all over the odor we did not proceed into the ment of Labor figures, the ever, has been able to con- including service and retail, cations for positive growth floor. I didn’t see much of the floor trailer. It appeared to be a serious July 2009 forecasted job- trol its rates compared to he said. remain unclear. due to the cluttered room. I also health risk,”the report reads.“All less percentage went to 7 other regions because of The only industry to have “It’s hard to say,” Fick observed cats inside of the trailer of the cats looked healthy that we percent, from 6.3 percent in the diversified local econo- positive job growth said. He expects the econo- on the couch and floor,”Deputy could see.” June. The state’s numbers my, Fick said. statewide was health care, my to hit bottom this fall Terry Higley’s report reads, adding The man reportedly told the offi- went to 8.8 percent, or Urban areas such as Boise Fick said. and stay for a while. After that police found something cers that he “hadn’t cleaned his 686,654 workers without a and Coeur d’Alene have South-central Idaho has that, Fick said, the state under the trailer that “looked to home since his wife died” and said job, from June’s 8.4 per- been hit the hardest since survived the recession bet- should start to see a posi- be a dead cat’s skull.” “he had litter boxes in the trailer cent. December, the official ter than any other region, tive growth in the first Later that day, Deputy Shannon for the cats, but they needed to be Idaho’s unemployment beginning of the recession, he said. quarter of 2010, although if Taylor checked on the residence. cleaned.”He was told, according rate is the state’s highest in Fick said, where the bulk of “Rural parts of the state employment doesn’t begin “When the door was open, I could to the report, to “get his house 26 years, according to a job losses have been cen- never grew as fast as the to pick up soon, that could smell an overpowering smell of cleaned up … (the man) told us he Department of Labor tered. rest of the state, and conse- stall until next spring. what I believe to be cat urine and would start cleaning it tomorrow.” release. “Over $45 million Construction and manu- feces,”the report reads. The in unemployment benefits facturing industries were owner was home this time and, — Damon Hunzeker were paid to jobless workers hit the hardest, even

Competion Team Tryouts Land sought for water conversion project TH AUGUST 10 By Nate Poppino feet. That would be about national priority area. 222 MAIN AVE. N., TWIN FALLS, ID. Times-News writer half of the goal listed in the LEARN MORE “Our congressional dele- Jubilees: Age 4-7 aquifer’s Comprehensive gation did a good thing for Please contact for more info To get more information about Jubiletts: Idaho water officials and Aquifer Management Plan, the conversion program or us,”Anderson said. Age 7-11 3:30-5:00 p.m. several water-user groups said Hal Anderson, admin- sign up, contact your local Signups began just Juniors: Age 10-18 5:15-7:30 p.m. are looking for help spend- istrator of the agency’s NRCS office. To find the loca- Wednesday and it’ll take Seniors: Age 13-18 5:15-8:00 p.m. ing roughly $3 million this planning and technical tion, visit some work to get everyone Jrs. & Srs. Come prepared with 20 second routine year on converting land services division. http://www.id.nrcs.usda.gov coordinated by the dead- irrigated with groundwater A committee is still sort- line, Beckmann said. But Fall Registration Aug. 27th @ JDC Studio 3:30-7:30 p.m. / and click on “Find a Service Offer classes ages 3 and up Beginner to Advanced to use surface water ing out some aspects of the Center” on the left side. NRCS is excited to work instead. plan, including its funding with the state and the Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater Landowners interested in mechanisms. But the CAMP groups, he said. And For more information: the idea only have until Legislature’s formal adop- are going to be effective and possible participants in the Owned & Operated Call 208-736-3998, by Michelle Williams-Smith email – [email protected], Friday to sign up, the tion of its contents this has the blessing of the state Hagerman area have already or visit www.JubilantDanceCo. com U.S. Natural Resources spring allowed the Idaho and governor,” Anderson been working on applica- Conservation Service and Water Resource Board and said. tions in anticipation of the Idaho Department of Water IDWR to move ahead with The conversion project money, Anderson said. Resources announced this both the conversions and a was one of four water proj- Though the money will week. But once approved, large-scale aquifer recharge ects approved for Idaho this help create new conversion they’ll both have help pay- project carried out this year and funded through projects, it will not help FINAL SUMMER CLEARANCE ing for the work and spring. Though the water money from the 2008 Farm groundwater users lift an become participants in the board formally received the Bill, receiving a total $6.9 ongoing set of well closures second major project this NRCS funding, Anderson million this year. ordered by IDWR because On Women’s Summer year coordinated as part of a said, a variety of groups Ken Beckmann, NRCS’ of a perceived failure to plan to repair the Eastern representing groundwater acting state conservationist maintain previous conver- Shoes and Sandals Snake Plain Aquifer. pumpers, Thousand for programs, said 12 Idaho sions. The aquifer plan The state has about $15 Springs users and conser- applications were submit- specifies that its projects million to spend on the vation interests on the ted in all, seeking about $69 cannot count as mitigation ADDITIONAL work over five years, committee all helped put it million. Having four fund- for other cases, Anderson enough to hopefully adjust together. ed, Anderson said, was in said — though if all goes as the balance of water flow- “We’ve got a group here part due to the state’s rep- planned, CAMP will reduce % ing in and out of the aquifer that’s motivated, will help resentation getting the the need for future closures by 40,000 to 50,000 acre- put together projects that aquifer identified as a and mitigation work. 20off The already Police: 2 people killed in plane crash low sale price. Blaine Co. Commission BOISE (AP) — mountain region about 20 Authorities say two people miles east of Preston, just died when a single-engine inside the Franklin County lends verbal support to plane crashed into a remote and north of the Utah bor- backcountry area in south- der. eastern Idaho. Investigators have not GoBlaine! proposal Franklin County Sheriff yet identified the victims, Deputy Ben Heusser says but say they are the only By Karen Bossick ation among local business- the crash was reported two people believed to be Times-News correspondent es already heavily involved about 12:30 p.m. Friday by on board the Piper, model in design and provide edu- recreationists aboard PA-22-150. The plane is Lynwood Shopping Center HAILEY — Blaine County cational opportunities to ATVs. The party discovered registered to an owner in Twin Falls 7336280 Commissioners acknowl- foster entrepreneurship and the wreckage in a rugged, California. 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P N S V Identify sites, including “We haven’t talked about Shows Nightly 7:00 & 9:45 the current site of Friedman what we’re going to name Matinees Fri. & Sat. 1:30 & 4:15 Memorial Airport, that the (new) airport yet,” he Harry Potter PG could provide for large- added. “But I imagine we AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE scale development oppor- might want to name it Sun The Adventure Continues tunities when the market Valley Regional Airport to P N S V improves. leverage the brand name.” Shows Nightly 7:20 & 9:10 Support small busi- Matinees Fri. & Sat. 2:00 & 4:00 nesses and entrepreneurs Karen Bossick may be Aliens in the Attic PG during slack periods by reached at kbossick@cox- A Family Comedy Adventure infusing them with capital internet.com. P N S V Get MORE = SAVE MORE and establishing a formal BURLEY THEATRE business retention and 678-5631 expansion program. NEED HELP WITH All Seats $2.00 Everynight Establish a design insti- Open Fri. Tues. each week ® ShowsShows Fri.Fri. thru Tues. 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NightRace at to the Witch Museum Mountain 2 PG Call Teresa at 737-0087 Funny Adventure for the Whole Family The institute might also Previous Sunday’s edition, while supplies last create cross-sector cooper- TRAINING, SETUP & SUPPORT P N S V Main 4 Saturday, August 8, 2009 LOCAL Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Hagerman City Council approves AROUND THE VALLEY Kimberly house fire Storm starts tiny fires is ruled a suicide near Oakley, Twin Falls fee increases for city services Kimberly Police have released Storms passing through information concerning a resi- southern Idaho on Thursday By Kimberly Williams-Brackett $5,343 increase in property tax rev- were incorrectly built. dential fire that occurred on evening started a few more Times-News correspondent enue in the general fund, though This is the third consecutive year May 19 in Kimberly. small fires on U.S. Bureau of various other line-items showed Hagerman has seen a utility fee The fire at 820 Monroe St. W., Land Management lands in the HAGERMAN — The Hagerman decreases, including: increase, said City Clerk Peggy was ruled a suicide arson by Magic Valley. But the flames City Council approved the city’s • $7,133 in revenue sharing Pedrow. The increase was recom- authorities. Neighbors reported were quickly put out and were fiscal 2010 budget and a fee • $4,000 building and inspec- mended and will pay for water the fire on the morning of May considered minor, said agency increase for water, sewer and solid tion services, in addition to supplying 19. When firefighters arrived spokesman Brock Astle. waste disposal on Wednesday, • $1,664 in liquor taxes an “emergency fund”for the city to they found Robert A. Wilson, 35, In all, five fires near Oakley despite disapproval from resi- • $2,000 in sales tax and court pay for unexpected expenses. Rice inside the house. Resuscitation and south of Twin Falls covered dents. revenue said if the main waterline under was attempted by paramedics only about 10 acres, he said. The proposed budget is • $1,322 in interest State Street breaks, then the city but Wilson was pronounced They had all been contained by $602,081 compared to last year’s Mayor Jake Rice Jr. said the fee has the means to pay for it. dead at the scene. Friday morning. budget of $584,452. increases for water,sewer and solid The fee increase for sewer serv- According to reports by fami- A cool spring and other fac- Longtime resident Clyde waste respectively will be $2.28, ice is still not enough to cover ly and friends, Wilson was suf- tors helped create a quiet fire Clifford objected to the proposed $1.96 and $3 monthly.The increas- expenses, Rice said. fering from depression and had season this summer, but things budget’s decrease of $7,928 from es kick in on Oct. 1, the start of the The city’s five-year contract informed one associate he had seem to be starting to pick up. the city’s streets expense fund fiscal year. Residents are paying with PSI Waste Systems Inc. ter- been burning things in his Storms could still possibly because potholes aren’t all filled in approximately $46.76 per month minates the end of January 2010. home. Investigators later dis- pass through the area this several neighborhoods, he said. currently. The $7.24 combined The city is in the process of covered a note in the mailbox morning, according to the State highway user revenue the increase will bring the monthly reviewing request for proposals for written by Wilson. The case is National Weather Service. Skies city expects to receive was reduced total to $54. solid waste disposal. now closed, according to the are predicted to clear as temper- by $2,798. A portion of the 15 percent police report. atures rise again starting “I’ve never seen the city in such increase to utility costs is the result Kimberly Williams-Brackett No criminal charges were Sunday. disrepair,”said Clifford. of a water bill correction. Twenty may be reached at gusandkim@ filed, said Kimberly Police Chief The budget reflects an expected years ago, city water hook-ups rtci.net. Pat Bermingham. — Staff reports

5TH DISTRICT COURT NEWS TWIN FALLS COUNTY costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 assistance and child support driving under the influence; $800 substance; withheld judgment months probation. DRIVING UNDER THE days jail, 89 suspended, credit for costs. fine, $400 suspended; $90.50 granted; $500 fine, $250 sus- Kimberly D.Jones, 35,Twin Falls; INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS time served; 12 months probation. Mitchell Vera. Seeking establish- costs; 180 days jail, 178 suspend- pended; $85.50 costs; 180 days inattentive/careless driving; $300 Jose A.Arroyo, 24,Twin Falls; driv- Jerry M. Haman, 39, Hansen; one ment of paternity; $209 monthly ed, two days work detail; driving jail, 178 suspended, two days work fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 ing under the influence; $1,000 count failure to provide false infor- support plus 50 percent of med- privileges suspended 180 days; 12 detail; 12 months probation; one costs; 90 days jail, 88 suspended, fine, $700 suspended; $90.50 mation to an officer; $600 fine, ical expenses not covered by months probation. count possession of drug para- credit for time served; 12 months costs; $75 public defender fee; $400 suspended; $75.50 costs; insurance; provide medical insur- Haley Ward, 24,Twin Falls; driving phernalia dismissed. probation. 180 days jail, 159 suspended, 365 days jail, balance suspended, ance; $478.68 for foster care and under the influence; $800 fine, Joshua A. Wurzer, 24,Twin Falls; no Norman C.Taylor, 53,Twin Falls; credit for time served; driving priv- credit for time served; 12 months child support costs. $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; insurance; $500 fine, $300 sus- battery; amended to disturbing ileges suspended 90 days; 12 probation; one count grand theft; Angelica M. Roque. Seeking estab- 90 days jail, 88 suspended, credit pended; $75.50 costs; 90 days jail, the peace/disorderly conduct; months probation; no alcohol. amended to petit theft; $500 fine, lishment of paternity; $209 for one day served, one day work 88 suspended, two days work $300 fine, $150 suspended; James L. Crandall II, 26,Twin Falls; $300 suspended; $75.50 costs; monthly support plus 81 percent detail; driving privileges suspend- detail; 12 months probation. $75.50 costs; $75 public defender one count driving under the influ- 365 days jail, balance suspended, of medical expenses not covered ed 180 days; 12 months probation. Gloria Chairez-Alvarez, 22, Burley; fee; 60 days jail, balance suspend- ence; $800 fine, $400 suspend- credit for time served; 12 months by insurance; provide medical Jose Mejia-Bueno, 25,Twin Falls; petit theft; withheld judgment ed, credit for one day served; 12 ed; $90.50 costs; 90 days jail, 88 probation; $1,200 restitution. insurance; $478.68 for foster care one count driving under the influ- granted; $300 fine, $200 sus- months probation. suspended, credit for one day Karen E. Lehmons, 47,Buhl; barking and child support costs. ence; costs waived; 90 days jail, pended; $75.50 costs; $75 public Jesse M. Gonzales, 18,Twin Falls; served, one day work detail; driv- dog; $50 fine; $75.50 costs. Michael P.Patterson. Seeking 80 suspended, credit for five days defender fee; 30 days jail, 30 sus- battery; $400 fine, $200 sus- ing privileges suspended 180 Goran Kekerovic, 41,Twin Falls; vio- establishment of paternity; $325 served; driving privileges suspend- pended; 12 months probation. pended; $75.50 costs; $75 public days; 12 months probation; no lation of protection order; $500 monthly support plus 56 percent ed 180 days; 24 months proba- Pamela K. Bieske, 42,Twin Falls; defender fee; 90 days jail, balance alcohol; one count possession of a fine, $300 suspended; $85.50 of medical expenses not covered tion; no alcohol; one count failure petit theft; amended to willful con- suspended, credit for time served; controlled substance; $500 fine, costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 by insurance; provide medical to purchase/invalid driver’s cealment; $300 fine, $100 sus- 12 months probation. $300 suspended; 90 days jail, days jail, 88 suspended, credit for insurance; $32,179.84 for uncov- license; five days jail, credit for pended; $75.50 costs; $75 public Timothy J. Miner, 19, Buhl; posses- credit for one day served, one day time served; 12 months probation. ered medical costs. time served. defender fee; 90 days jail, 86 sus- sion of drug paraphernalia; $700 work detail; 12 months probation; Lora E. Perez. Seeking establish- pended, credit for one day served, fine, $400 suspended; $85.50 one count possession of drug FELONY SENTENCINGS ment of paternity; $158 monthly MISDEMEANOR SENTENCINGS four days work detail; 12 months costs; 180 days jail, 178 suspend- paraphernalia dismissed. Andrew M. Scott, 20, Twin Falls; support plus 43 percent of med- Justina M. Navarrete, 23,Twin Falls; probation. ed, two days work detail; 12 Craig B. Danelz, 51, Kuna; one grand theft; five years peniten- ical expenses not covered by driving without privileges; $600 Clifford G. Knape, 24,Twin Falls; months probation. count driving under the influence; tiary; two years determinate; insurance; provide medical insur- fine, $400 suspended; $90.50 resisting/obstructing an officer; Michael J. Smith, 19, Filer; frequent- $700 fine, $400 suspended; three years indeterminate; sus- ance; $768.94 for foster care and costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 $500 fine, $300 suspended; ing a place where a controlled sub- $90.50 costs; 90 days jail, 88 sus- pended; two years probation; child support costs. days jail, 88 suspended, two days $75.50 costs; $75 public defender stance is used; $300 fine, $150 pended, credit for one day served, $110.50 costs; $296.19 restitu- Jose A. Maldonado. Seeking estab- work detail; driving privileges sus- fee; 60 days jail, 58 suspended, suspended; $85.50 costs; $75 one day work detail; driving privi- tion; shall not possess or con- lishment of paternity; $255 pended 180 days; 12 months pro- credit for time served; 12 months public defender fee; 90 days jail, leges suspended 180 days; 12 sume any alcoholic beverages or monthly support plus 50 percent bation. probation. 85 suspended, five days work months probation; one count frequent any establishment where of medical expenses not covered Angela G. Haase, 30,Twin Falls; fail- Rebecca L. McLaughlin, 44, Bliss; detail; 12 months probation. open container dismissed. alcohol is the main source of by insurance; provide medical ure to purchase/invalid driver’s battery; amended to disturbing Dawn M. Gill, 38,Twin Falls; driving Jay A. Lewis, 31,Twin Falls; driving income. insurance. license; $300 fine, $200 suspend- the peace/disorderly conduct; without privileges; $500 fine, under the influence; $800 fine, Sylvia M. McNabb, 47,Twin Falls; William G.Thomas. Seeking estab- ed; $75.50 costs; 10 days jail, bal- $300 fine, $150 suspended; $500 suspended; $102.50 costs; $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; possession of a controlled sub- lishment of paternity; $259 ance suspended, credit for time $75.50 costs; $75 public defender $75 public defender fee; 30 days $75 public defender fee; 180 days stance with intent to deliver; five monthly support plus 51 percent served; 12 months probation. fee; 30 days jail, 28 suspended, jail, 26 suspended, credit for three jail, 176 suspended, credit for time years penitentiary; two years of medical expenses not covered Terry D. Whitehead Jr., 25,Twin credit for time served; 12 months days served; driving privileges served; driving privileges suspend- determinate; three years indeter- by insurance; provide medical Falls; driving without privileges, probation. suspended 120 days; 12 months ed 180 days; 12 months probation. minate; suspended; three years insurance. second offense; $1,000 fine, $600 Laura D.Johnson, 42,Twin Falls; probation; no alcohol. Salvador Preciado-Chavez, 28, probation; $110.50 costs; $841.03 suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 petit theft; $300 fine, $200 sus- Aureliano Concepcion-Modesto, 25, Jerome; one count driving under restitution; $661 court compli- DIVORCES FILED public defender fee; 180 days jail, pended; $75.50 costs; 30 days jail, Filer; domestic battery; amended the influence; $90.50 costs; 180 ance costs; shall not possess or Jose R. Pina vs. Carri Pina 160 suspended, credit for one day balance suspended, credit for time to disturbing the peace; costs days jail, 140 suspended, credit for consume any alcoholic beverages Andrew Shoemaker vs. Sherry served; driving privileges suspend- served; 12 months probation. waived; 90 days jail, 60 suspend- 33 days served; driving privileges or frequent any establishment Shoemaker ed 365 days; 12 months probation. Tina P.Williams, 28,Twin Falls; fail- ed, credit for time served; 24 suspended 90 days; 12 months where alcohol is the main source Cindy L. Wilson vs.James R. Wilson Marty Pedraza, 36,Twin Falls; driv- ure to purchase/invalid drivers’ months probation. probation; no alcohol; one count of income; obtain GED; 100 hours Matthew J. Fuller vs. Sabrina D’Ann ing without privileges; $600 fine, license; $300 fine, $150 suspend- failure to purchase/invalid driver’s community service. Fuller $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; ed; $75.50 costs; 90 days jail, 70 license; 33 days jail, credit for time Jamie L. Allshouse, 19, Twin Falls; Dustin R. McCallister vs.Angela M. $75 public defender fee; 90 days suspended, credit for time served; served. leaving the scene of an injury acci- McCallister jail, 88 suspended, two days work 12 months probation. WANTED dent; five years penitentiary; two Jennifer L.Turner vs.Jeremy S. detail; driving privileges suspend- Mandy L. Beecher, 31,Twin Falls; in the Magic Valley MISDEMEANOR SENTENCINGS years determinate; three years Turner ed 180 days; 12 months probation. possession of drug paraphernalia; Jessie C. Baiz, 26,Twin Falls; driving indeterminate; suspended; three Kyle Mount vs.Traci Mount Aleksandr V. Gelever, 25, Buhl; one $500 fine, $250 suspended; Francisco R. without privileges; $500 fine, years probation; $110.50 costs; Jonathan S. Scholes vs. Kristine count driving without privileges, $85.50 costs; $75 public defender $300 suspended; $90.50 costs; shall not possess or consume any Scholes two or more convictions; $1,000 fee; 180 days jail, 150 suspended, Gonzales $75 public defender fee; 90 days alcoholic beverages or frequent fine, $500 suspended; $90.50 credit for time served; 12 months Age: 39 jail, 88 suspended, credit for one any establishment where alcohol CITY OF TWIN FALLS costs; $75 public defender fee; probation. Description: 5 day served, one day work detail; is the main source of income; DRIVING UNDER THE 180 days jail, 160 suspended, Dawn M. Rollins, 25,Twin Falls; petit foot, 9 inches; driving privileges suspended 180 obtain mental health evaluation; INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS credit for six days served; driving theft; amended to willful conceal- 190 pounds; days; 12 months probation. driving privileges suspended one Andrew W. Lindquist, 32, Shoshone; privileges suspended 365 days; 12 ment; $300 fine, $150 suspended; black hair; Ryan Quintana, 26, Buhl; reckless year. driving under the influence; with- months probation; one count driv- $75.50 costs; 90 days jail, balance brown eyes driving; $300 fine, $150 suspend- held judgment granted; $800 fine, ing without privileges, two or more suspended, credit for time served; Wanted for: ed; $75.50 costs; $75 public CIVIL FILINGS $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; convictions; $1,000 fine, $500 12 months probation. Two counts defender fee; 10 days jail, 10 sus- Kaela R. Byrns vs. Silvia P. 90 days jail, 88 suspended, credit suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 Mauricio F.Valenzuela, 32,Twin lewd conduct with a minor pended; 12 months probation. Savtcheva. Seeking judgment for time served; driving privileges public defender fee; 180 days jail, Falls; petit theft; $500 fine, $250 under 16; $50,000 bond Thomas B. Withers, 31, Buhl; one against the defendant for special suspended 180 days; 12 months 160 suspended, credit for six days suspended; $75.50 costs; $75 The Twin Falls County count disturbing the peace-willful- and general damages; amount to probation. served; driving privileges suspend- public defender fee; 90 days jail, Sheriff’s Office asks anyone ly disturbing neighbors; $300 fine, be proven at trial; attorney’s fees Kiley J.Turner, 35, Boise; driving ed 365 days; 12 months probation; 87 suspended, credit for one day with information pertaining $200 suspended; $75.50 costs; and costs. Plaintiff seeking reim- under the influence; $800 fine, concurrent; one count open con- served, two days work detail; 12 to Gonzales to call 208-735- $75 public defender fee; 180 days bursement for injuries sustained $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; tainer dismissed. months probation. 1911 or Crime Stoppers at jail, 175 suspended; 12 months in a vehicle accident. 180 days jail, 178 suspended, cred- Alajandro Cordoba-Marquez, 33, Angela M.Jones, 27,Twin Falls; petit 208-732-5387,where tip- probation, credit for three days it for time served; driving privi- Hollister; driving without privi- theft; $400 fine, $200 suspended; sters can remain anony- served; one count provide false CHILD SUPPORT CASES leges suspended 180 days; 12 leges; $500 fine, $300 suspend- $75.50 costs; $75 public defender mous and may be eligible information to an officer; $500 The State of Idaho, Department of months probation. ed; $90.50 costs; $75 public fee; 60 days jail, balance suspend- for a cash reward. fine, $300 suspended; 180 days Health and Welfare, Child Support Scott D. Robertson, 43,Twin Falls; defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 sus- ed, credit for time served; 12 jail, 175 suspended, credit for three Services have filed claims against driving under the influence, exces- pended, two days work detail; driv- days served; 12 months probation; the following: sive; $1,000 fine, $600 suspend- ing privileges suspended 180 one count resisting/obstructing an Tyson Lea. Seeking establishment ed; $90.50 costs; 180 days jail, days; 12 months probation. officer; $500 fine, $300 suspend- of paternity; $246 monthly sup- 120 suspended, credit for time Patrick S. Dealexandro, 42, Buhl; ed; 180 days jail, 175 suspended, port plus 68 percent of medical served; driving privileges suspend- failure to purchase/invalid driver’s credit for three days served; 12 expenses not covered by insur- ed 365 days; 12 months probation. license; costs uncollectible; 60 months probation; one count ance; provide medical insurance; Colton S. Hoffman, 20,Twin Falls; days jail, credit for time served. drunk in a public place; $100 fine; $6,244.64 for uncovered medical driving under the influence; $800 Laurel J. Condon, 39,Twin Falls; 30 days jail, 25 suspended, credit costs; $754.40 for foster care and fine, $400 suspended; $90.50 petit theft; $400 fine, $200 sus- Open Mondays & Wednesdays 4-8 pm for three days served; 12 months child support costs. costs; 180 days jail, 178 suspend- pended; $75.50 costs; 60 days jail, probation; one count animal-com- Leonardo Mendez. Seeking estab- ed, two days work detail; driving 60 suspended; 12 months proba- & Saturdays 8-2 pm mand to attack dismissed. lishment of paternity; $370 privileges suspended 180 days; 12 tion. Andrew J. Quezada, 19, Filer; one monthly support plus 50 percent months probation. Vesna Lukic, 20,Twin Falls; one Fresh natural produce, picked daily count burglary; amended to petit of medical expenses not covered Thomas A. 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The U.S. Bureau of part because it controlled Idaho Department of Fish Game to certify as accept- the Idaho Department of The mine was closed in Land Management also con- mine operations immediate- and Game has approved able any risk of disease Lands $1 million to settle a 1957, leaving behind piles of trols part of the property, ly before and throughout agreements with 11 sheep transfer to bighorns lawsuit over the cost of waste rock and mill tailings, according to the lawsuit. World War II. producers to prevent remaining after the plan is cleaning up contamination and contaminated wetlands. domestic sheep from com- put in place. left behind by an old mine In 1994, the U.S. ing in contact with wild Fish and Game officials near the resort town of Sun Environmental Protection bighorn sheep. identified 18 producers Valley. Agency proposed listing h e family of Idaho Fish and Game with 60 grazing allotments The agreement, filed late Triumph and three other William “Wimpy” Spain Director Cal Groen signed whose sheep could come in Thursday in U.S. District defunct mines nearby as a invites you to celebrate his the agreements Thursday contact with bighorns. Court, effectively ends the Superfund cleanup priority. that are intended to protect Agreements with 11 have lawsuit the state filed in 2001 Residents of the posh region th Birthday, August th bighorns from diseases been signed. Toweill said Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene carried by domestic sheep the agency is trying to forge Sawtooth Room,  Washington while also keeping domes- agreements with three Street North, :-: pm. No tic sheep producers in more producers but that git s please, just your presence. business. four others have not Otter issues challenge “The agreements we’ve responded to the agency. reached, without excep- The agreements cover tion, reduce the risk for grazing allotments span- to new road task force direct contact between the ning much of central and two species,’’ said Dale southern Idaho. They BOISE (AP) — Gov. C.L. in technology, such as vehi- summer Toweill, trophy species include allotments in the “Butch’’ Otter is asking his cles powered by alternative sale program for Fish and Lost River Range and new task force on highway fuels not subject to fuel Starts Aug. 8th thru Aug 17th Game. Boulder-White Cloud funding to think broadly and taxes. Biologists have widely Mountains in central 20 years into the future as it The task force is Otter’s concluded that domestic Idaho, and allotments in develops recommendations response to another political sheep pass diseases to Twin Falls County in for paying for road and defeat. For the second bighorns, causing bighorns south-central Idaho and bridge repairs. straight year, lawmakers % to die because they have no Owyhee County in south- The 15-member Task rejected many of Otter’s natural resistance to the ill- west Idaho. Force on Modernizing revenue plans for road nesses. But sheep industry Some sheep producers, Transportation Funding met maintenance, which he said OFF officials say they could be Toweill said, have agreed to for the first time Thursday. face an estimated $240 mil- 20 put out of business if graz- increase the number of The group is led by Lt. Gov. lion annual shortfall for state ing allotments are closed sheep herders and dogs. Brad Little and includes 10 and local roads. everything due to that concern. Some producers also have state lawmakers and repre- Otter said task force Teaching Supplies, Gifts, Earlier this year, Gov. agreed to equip herders sentatives from business members should also con- Cards, Office & Art Supplies In-stock only, no other discounts apply. C.L. “Butch’’ Otter signed with satellite phones to and local government. sider public transportation EVERYBODY’S Favorite Place to Shop is at into law a bill to require the quickly report possible “Almost all of you talked as a way to ease traffic and 1277 Pole Line Road East ~ Twin Falls ~ 733-5332 Idaho Department of Fish intermingling of domestic about value before cost,’’ reduce the need for road and Game to work with and bighorn sheep. Otter told the task force. “If building. producers to develop a plan Fish and Game officials we can agree on the value He also wants the task to keep bighorns away from can kill bighorns that stray first, the cost will follow, the force to look at ways to save domestic sheep while pre- into allotments and come revenues will follow.’’ money. serving domestic sheep in contact with domestic The group has until Dec.1, “Are we paving highways grazing on federal land. sheep. Toweill said some 2010 to submit recommen- that we don’t need to pave?’’ State officials don’t sheep producers have dations. he said. “Are we building manage federal land, but agreed to the killing of Otter challenged mem- structure where maybe a they do manage wildlife, domestic sheep that stray bers to put aside local inter- gravel road would work including bighorns. out of allotments. ests and account for changes instead?’’ Nevada’s Abbey confirmed as BLM director

By Sandra Chereb the national post, echoed ington, D.C., and The Associated Press just Associated Press writer Salazar’s accolades. Mississippi. before his retirement, “Coming from Nevada In all, he spent 25 years at Abbey said he tried to focus CARSON CITY, Nev. — A where nearly 90 percent of the BLM, and 32 years in the on building consensus. former state director of the land is federally man- public sector. “In my interaction with the Bureau of Land aged, Bob understands the As Nevada BLM director, various groups and stake- Management in Nevada, challenges that our state he was a key proponent for holders, I have found that who worked to cool rhetoric can sometimes face and will the Great Basin Restoration we have much more in and build partnerships for be very helpful in address- Initiative, an ambitious common than our differ- managing public lands, was ing them,’’ Reid said in a plan to restore the natural ences,’’he said. confirmed Friday as statement. balance of the desert and Abbey also has long sup- national director of the Abbey served eight years sagebrush ecosystem that ported sharing access on agency. as the BLM’s director in stretches across northern BLM lands, particularly Interior Secretary Ken Nevada, retiring in 2005. He Nevada and parts Oregon, regarding mining and oil Salazar praised the U.S. also helped former Interior Idaho and Utah. and gas development. In Senate confirmation of Bob Secretary Bruce Babbitt The region is plagued by 2007 testimony before the Abbey, saying he has a complete a Utah wilderness invasive species and prone House Committee on “proven record of strong inventory 10 years ago. to massive wildfires that Natural Resources, he said leadership and accomplish- More recently, he has been fuel a repetitive cycle of he favored treating public ments’’ that will make him in private practice as a weeds and flames. lands as more than just an outstanding overseer of Nevada-based consultant. He also was often at the commodity-production the 258 million acres man- Before coming to Nevada, center of decisions and dis- sites. aged by the BLM across the he was state BLM director putes involving livestock His nomination in June West. in Colorado, and also grazing, wild horses, min- was met with general Senate Majority Leader worked for the agency in ing and recreation on large approval from conserva- Harry Reid, D-Nev., who various positions in swaths of public land. tionists, off-roaders and oil recommended Abbey for Arizona, Wyoming, Wash- In a 2005 interview with and gas industry officials.

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Call for more information! PLEASANT VALLEY GOLF 423-5800 Just 5 miles south of Kimberly. Sponsored by the Twin Falls School District MAIN 6 SATURDAY,AUGUST 8, 2009 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] QUOTABLE “The bill to pay for those cars is going to come due on our children and grandchildren.” — Sen.Judd Gregg, R-N.H., in response to Congress approving an OPINION additional $2 billion for the ‘cash for clunkers’ program Environmental board’s quicksilver change of heart CHEERS: To the Idaho new rules. Even though new put pressure on the Elmore roadless rule in 2006. Board of Environmental regulations are subject to leg- County to give him what he So it’s the only state not Quality, for voting last week islative approval, they go into wants. If the latter was his affected by the San to pursue new rules that effect unless both houses of purpose, he probably dimin- Francisco-based court’s would toughen state regula- the Legislature reject them. ished his odds of success. decision. Idaho’s plan was tion of mercury emissions. South-central Idahoans Alternate Energy Holdings developed by Risch and sub- The unanimous decision take the threat of mercury Inc. has already courted and mitted under the came five months after the seriously because of high lev- abandoned Owyhee County Administrative Procedure board rejected a similar peti- els of the chemical element in as a nuke plant site. We’re Act, a 1940s law governing tion sought by environmen- our waterways, notably ask first. guessing Gillispie’s search for how federal agencies propose talists. But this time, the Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir The CEO of a company that a compliant county will now regulations. move to develop tougher reg- and Silver Creek. We’re wants to build a nuclear grow harder. Then-Gov. Risch originally ulations had the support of pleased the BEQ is now tak- power plant near Mountain CHEERS: To Sen. Jim intended to submit the state’s Monsanto Corp., the biggest ing mercury seriously, too. Home said this week that Risch, R-Idaho, who made a roadless plan under Bush industrial source of mercury Cheers also to Justin Hayes, Idaho is offering his pick of decision when he was gover- administration standards. pumped into Idaho’s air. ICL’s program director, who state lands for his energy nor three years ago that looks But a California judge rein- Environmental groups, led led a largely solo campaign to complex because Elmore inspired today. stated the Clinton rule on the by the Idaho Conservation get Nevada to crack down on County is dragging its feet on The 9th Circuit Court of day Risch unveiled the pro- League, have argued for years emissions from gold smelters the permitting process. Appeals this week blocked posal, leading to a revision the state needed tougher reg- that are the prime suspect for The Idaho Department of road construction in about 50 Risch believes will set the ulations because mercury mercury in south-central Lands and Gov. C.L. “Butch” million acres of pristine state apart for years to come. accumulates in fish and poses Idaho lakes and streams. Otter’s office said they’ve national forests, reinstating a “Sometimes you just get health risks to babies and In the process, Hayes also offered no such thing. Clinton administration rule lucky,”Risch told the Times- children. made believers of Idaho envi- By this gambit, it looks as if almost everywhere but Idaho. News. The BEQ’s vote set in ronmental regulators. Don Gillispie was either try- That’s because under Risch’s On this issue, the senator is motion the process to write JEERS: It’s always good to ing to boost his stock price or watch, Idaho created its own too modest.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Exploring the image. Wasn’t his teleprompter working? It is, after all, a democracy administration’s It is plain that his pride pride and arrogance has moved the president to “ ... showing up at a overreach in his attempt to “Pride, a conceited sense remake our country. What congressional town of one’s superiority” — can we expect from one so hall and booing a how well that definition fits poorly experienced in mat- many members of ters pertaining to constitu- talking points- Congress and President tional governance? Now programmed political Obama along with his that the “messianic fog” is “Czar Corps” and the deteriorating and his poll hack isn’t ‘civic many tentacles of ACORN, numbers are declining, he SEICUS, AMERICORP, etc. is reverting to his three- vigilantism.’” It is the arrogance of pride, step option: driven by hate of the free 1. Bash Bush he activist Left can’t enterprise system and the 2. Bash Fox Network stand competition. desire to bring about resti- 3. Hold more “staged” TLast week in Long tution that fuels the energy news conferences and Island, N.Y., opponents of being utilized in bringing “town meetings.”Maybe the Democrats’ government about the “change” touted add more trips overseas, health care takeover legisla- by the Obamas and their not that he has impressed tion outnumbered Obama well-organized and very many overseas (except supporters 10 to one. The destructive social engi- the Marxists). Tea Party activists toted neers. The Bible (which he American flags and signs President Obama sup- seems to distain) fervently that read “WE CAN’T posedly disavowed his ties repeats an age-old mes- AFFORD FREE HEALTH with the hate-mongering sage, “pride goeth before a CARE” — prompting one Rev. Jeremiah Wright dur- fall.” foe to stalk into the peaceful ing the campaign, but the He should read the crowd, gesticulate wildly anger showed up in his warnings given by the and shout unintelligible impromptu remarks the Jewish prophet, Jeremiah, threats at the top of his other day during the not the Wright (wrong) lungs. wealthy and astroturfed. taunted: “I hope people will vigilanteism,”Marshall fret- question asked about the one. In a comical missive take a jaundiced eye to what ted. Gates fiasco. A couple of DON PUDER issued Tuesday afternoon, is clearly the AstroTurf No, showing up at a con- beers won’t erase that Twin Falls Democratic National nature of so-called grass- gressional town hall and Committee spokesman roots lobbying.”Meanwhile, booing a talking points- Brad Woodhouse com- House Speaker Nancy programmed political hack Michele plained: “The Republicans Pelosi dispatched a memo isn’t “civic vigilantism.” Malkin and their allied groups — obtained by D.C.-based Throwing rocks, pouring Tell us what you think desperate after losing two newspaper Human Events cement on train tracks, ONLINE: Register at Magicvalley.com, and respond The same Democrat consecutive elections and assuring Democrats of blocking military ship- to any of the local opinions or stories in today’s edi- Masters of Astroturf who every major policy fight on “close coordination” with ments, smashing windows, encouraged their followers Capitol Hill — are inciting faux grass-roots groups hurling paint, slashing tires, tion. to use “in-your-face” tac- angry mobs of a small num- “including but not limited vandalizing businesses and ON PAPER: The Times-News welcomes letters from tics during the campaign ber of rabid right-wing to HCAN, Families USA, throwing shoes are vigilante readers on subjects of public interest. Please limit season now balk at vocal extremists funded by K AFSCME, SEIU, AARP, etc.” acts. letters to 300 words. Include your signature, mailing opposition from their fis- Street Lobbyists to disrupt But never mind all that. That is what the anti-war, cally conservative neighbors thoughtful discussions Some panicked congres- anti-free trade, anti-Bush address and phone number. Writers who sign letters and co-workers. Obama’s about the future of health sional targets of the Tea mobsters did over the last with false names will be permanently barred from architects of Kabuki town care in America taking place Party movement have eight years — and there publication. Letters may be brought to our Twin Falls halls have packed public in Congressional Districts responded by shutting their wasn’t a peep about those office; mailed to P.O. Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303; forums with partisan across the country.” offices, closing their blinds brute tactics from Obama’s faxed to (208) 734-5538; or e-mailed to plants. Now they accuse The DNC definition of and shooing pesky con- blogging pals. opponents gathering at “thoughtful:” Sitting silent stituents off public proper- They sat quietly while [email protected]. impromptu rallies against about the lack of trans- ty. The White House health Code Pink disrupted hear- JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Voice your opinion with local the massive health care parency, deliberation, truth czar’s office is mustering up ings on the Hill and bloggers: Progressive Voice, Conservative Corner takeover legislation (which in numbers and reciprocity Internet snitches to report harassed Marine recruiters. and In the Middle. On the opinion page at no one has read) of orches- on the Obamacare plan. The “inaccurate” blog posts and They looked the other trating “manufactured DNC definition of incite- “casual conversations” way when ACORN illegally Magicvalley.com. anger.” ment: Asking out loud, from health care opponents. broke into homes and Unaccustomed to push- “How can you manage And liberal bloggers and stormed foreclosure auc- back, the wealthy, astro- health care when you can’t cable yakkers are waging tions. turfed ground troops for manage Cash for their own war on the Tea Now, the taxpayers foot- Sign up to receive e-mail updates Obamacare have resorted to Clunkers?” Party movement by ing the bill for Obama’s projection. As I’ve reported White House spokesman redefining participatory redistribution of health and about breaking news online at previously, the single-payer Robert Gibbs, apparently democracy as “thuggery” wealth are silent no more — lobby boasts a $40 million oblivious to the dozens of and “hooliganism.” and the unhinged Left is budget and a stable of sea- well-dressed and well- Talking Points Memo beside itself. magicvalley.com soned political operatives heeled former lobbyists and blogger Josh Marshall It’s not the town halls that based at 1825 K Street in influence peddlers bemoaned a fiscal conser- have gone wild. It’s the Tea Washington, D.C. Now that employed by his own boss, vative activist’s memo Party-bashers who can’t cabal is accusing the broad derided health care town offering advice on how to tolerate peaceful, open dis- coalition of taxpayer hall protesters as the “pack the hall … spread sent. activists, libertarians, inde- “Brooks Brothers brigade.” out” and challenge a politi- Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . ...Opinion editor pendents, talk radio loyal- Brooks Brothers was also cian early “to rattle him, get Syndicated columnist The members of the editorial board and writers of ists, bloggers and first-time the president’s clothes him off his prepared script Michelle Malkin can be editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, protesters against socialized designer of choice on and agenda.”Horrors! “This reached at writemalkin@ Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. medicine of being, yes, Inauguration Day. He amounts to a sort of civic gmail.com.

T HE LIGHTER SIDE OF POLITICS Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OPINION Saturday, August 8, 2009 Main 7 Sotomayor won’t be a Blaine County potted plant on high court doing more

ASHINGTON and rightly so — of the fact Court. “As a prosecutor,” with fewer — When Sen. that Sotomayor will be the she said, “after you have WLindsey Graham first Hispanic on the interacted with victims of of South Carolina was Supreme Court. But for crime, after you have seen explaining his decision to women, too, this is an the damage that crime taxpayer dollars become one of the nine David important moment. does to individuals and to Republicans to support the Broder As Klobuchar recalled, it our communities, after you t is important to cor- nomination of Judge Sonia is only recently that have seen defendants who rect the incomplete R Sotomayor, he said it was court, Sandra Day women gained professional are going to prison and you Iand misleading por- EADER made easier because she O’Connor and Ruth Bader status within the legal pro- know their families are los- trayal of Blaine County’s COMMENT would not alter the ideo- Ginsburg, have had an out- fession. When O’Connor ing them, sometimes for- tough budget outlook logical balance on the sized impact on their col- graduated third in her class ever, you know the law is described in your Friday, Larry Supreme Court. Having leagues — and on the from Stanford Law School, not just an abstract sub- Aug. 7,edition. Schoen her replace Justice David course of the law. “the only offers she got ject. It is not just a dusty County department Souter, a regular member Ginsburg has been the from law firms ... (were) book in the basement. The heads and staff cooperated of the liberal bloc, would most outspoken member for legal secretary posi- law has a real impact on remarkably to reduce “The thrust of our not tilt the court further in of the liberal bloc, deliver- tions. ... Her accomplish- the real lives of real peo- Blaine County’s Fiscal Year budget hearing was that direction, he said. ing some blistering dis- ments (were) reduced to ple.” 2010 budget approximately With all due respect to a sents from the bench and one question: Can she When I asked Klobuchar $1.2 million. The FY 2010 that Blaine County senator I very much speaking in a way that has type?” after the confirmation vote budget appears the same as admire, I think he may inspired action from her And, Klobuchar said, why she had organized the 2009s, because we added a has grown — in size underestimate the impact soul mates in the political when Ginsburg “entered women senators to speak contract to provide law and thus demand for of having Sotomayor on branches. Harvard Law School, she up for Sotomayor, she said, enforcement services for the high court. O’Connor, who broke was one of only nine “She is only the third of 111 Ketchum, but this is effec- services. We do little Certainly, there is a the gender line when women in a class of more justices in our history, and tively a pass-through. This not mandated by world of difference in per- President Ronald Reagan than 500. The dean of the we are only 17 of 100 sena- issue was made quite clear sonality between the taci- picked her, managed to law school actually tors. It is important we at our hearing Tuesday, statute, yet we are turn New Englander who become the swing vote — demanded she justify why stand together, and recog- Aug. 4. More cuts may recently retired and the the ultimate decision- she deserved a seat that nize that we stand on the come between now and asked to do much feisty New Yorker who will maker — on a wide variety could have gone to a man.” shoulders of those who September when the final more each year in a replace him. Souter was of issues of historic conse- Klobuchar, who is in her came before us, so slowly budget is set. Adding an well-liked by his col- quence. first term as a senator, pre- but surely, we can expand administrator is just a popular, complex leagues but there is little These two were much on viously served as the coun- our place in the world.” small, but essential, part of community.” evidence that he tried hard the mind of Sen. Amy ty attorney, or prosecutor, That expansion is one of our expense budget and a to influence them. Klobuchar, the Minnesota in Minnesota’s most popu- the most welcome changes minor contributor to the In any group as small as Democrat who organized a lous county. I have seen in politics and overall portrait. By con- the nine-member Supreme pair of floor presentations That gave her a bond government in my lifetime trast, a dramatic decline in murder trial and to support Court, the departure of by women senators on with Sotomayor, whose — and just an augury of revenues from most a transition for senior care. one person and the arrival behalf of Sotomayor — one first job out of law school what is coming next. sources is a major contrib- We conducted a salary sur- of a very different one like- when the judge was first was as a prosecutor in New utor. vey and adjusted county ly will alter the dynamics. nominated and the second York. Washington Post colum- The thrust of our budget salaries to attempt to solve It is clearly the case that just as the confirmation Klobuchar made vivid nist David Broder can be hearing was that Blaine chronic turnover and other the two women who pre- debate neared an end. what that experience may reached at davidbroder County has grown — in issues. ceded Sotomayor on the Much has been made — now bring to the Supreme @washpost.com size and thus demand for All of these projects take services. We do little not years to accomplish and we mandated by statute, yet are justifiably proud of we are asked to do much them. We are proud today, more each year in a popu- too, of improvements to lar, complex community. It our management and is a challenge we all recog- budgeting processes, Nobody wants Gitmo detainees next door nize and an act of balanc- allowing us to plan more ing competing, serious effectively and to recognize ver the weekend, will not become a battle- to become a statesman in interests and concerns. An and address potential the White House field for terrorists any the old-fashioned sense administrator is an essen- problems before they Ofloated the idea of more than Colorado has of that word, putting tial function in today’s become real, and we are constructing (or renovat- become a scene of carnage aside parochialism for the Blaine County govern- proud of our commitment ing) a vast court-and- in the years since terror- sake of the country. The ment. We have very limited to open government and prison complex in either Andrew convicts have been sent to senator shouldn’t be wor- administrative support communicating important Kansas or Michigan. The Cohen the federal “supermax” rying his constituents staff and all three commis- information to the public, facility would be used to facility there. The prison- that the sky will fall on sioners work full time. however difficult. These detain and prosecute ter- Leavenworth. “We don’t ers incarcerated in them if more prisoners As part of its growth in are some of the ways we rorism suspects now want them here,”he said Kansas, before or after come there — there recent years, the county shall achieve our goals of being held at Guantanamo on Monday. “They should trial, would be part of a already are more danger- has built a courthouse ensuring Blaine County’s Bay, Cuba. The leak fol- be treated with dignity system that is as safe as ous men in prison in annex, a new jail, sheriff’s long-term fiscal health and lowed published reports and humanely, but it the world has ever known. Kansas than exist at office, consolidated dis- providing the high quality last week that the Justice shouldn’t be here.” I have toured the super- Gitmo. Instead, he should patch center and a recy- of services Blaine County Department is evaluating This is the terror-law max facility, and I defy be using his considerable cling center and installed citizens and visitors seek anew dozens of cases of equivalent of a “not in my anyone who also has done rhetorical skills to sell his other infrastructure, all of and deserve. Gitmo detainees to see if backyard” mentality that so to suggest that it, or a fellow Kansans on the which will take us well into any more of the men has thwarted the resolu- new, similar prison, could idea that if the men are to the future. These facilities Lawrence Schoen, a should be prosecuted in tion of thorny issues in not safely house the pris- be placed somewhere, it are expensive to build and Democrat from Bellevue, is American courtrooms America for centuries. oners until they die, are ought to be right there in to maintain. In addition, the chairman of the Blaine under federal criminal Except that the problem transferred elsewhere or the heartland, with its we have spent millions on a County commissioners. law. of what to do with the are released. long tradition of housing Both of these develop- detainees is not like the Brownback’s got the dangerous prisoners safe- ments are perfectly logi- problem of what to do scare tactics down, but ly and securely. cal, refreshingly practical with the nuclear waste what tangible proof does Like the Bush adminis- and entirely consistent bound for Yucca he have that bringing tration before it, the Check out what’s new online at with the Obama adminis- Mountain. 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By Foster Klug dor to Japan. Both eration between the its people, most recently its U.S. lawmakers from both unknown outside fundrais- Associated Press writer were confirmed by two huge economies. crackdown on ethnic riots in political parties have praised ing and legal circles when unanimous consent. Late last month, the the oil-rich Xinjiang region, Huntsman as the right per- Obama picked him as envoy WASHINGTON — The Huntsman’s con- countries held two its massive, opaque military son for an important job. He to Tokyo, and his pick drew Senate on Friday confirmed firmation sends to days of high-level buildup and its trade and is a former ambassador to criticism from some in Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as Beijing a fluent talks in Washington. economic practices. Singapore, has led trade Japan. ambassador to China, giving Chinese speaker Officials vowed to China, the world’s largest missions to China and has Earlier, at his Senate con- the Republican the task of with deep social, work together to deal holder of U.S. Treasury two adopted daughters, one firmation hearing, promi- nurturing a sometimes government and Huntsman with global econom- securities, worries about the from China and one from nent Americans spoke of shaky relationship that business ties to the ic turmoil, climate safety of its investments. India. Huntsman lived in what they saw as Roos’qual- President Barack Obama region. It also allows Obama change and nuclear stand- Beijing also cut off military Taiwan as a young man, ifications, in both experi- sees as crucial to solving to bring into his administra- offs with North Korea and talks with Washington after working as a Mormon mis- ence and temperament,to be many of the world’s most tion a popular Republican Iran. the Bush administration last sionary. ambassador. His supporters difficult crises. leader seen as a potential But it’s also a relationship year approved a huge Obama’s nominee for included former Sen. Bill The Senate also con- challenger for the presiden- beset by tension and occa- weapons sale to Taiwan, the Japan, Roos, reportedly col- Bradley and former Vice firmed John Roos, a lawyer cy in 2012. sional hostility. The United self-governing island that lected at least $500,000 for President Walter Mondale, and Obama campaign Huntsman will travel to States has repeatedly criti- China claims as its own ter- Obama’s presidential cam- who also served as ambassa- fundraiser, as U.S. ambassa- China at time of rising coop- cized China’s treatment of ritory. paign. But he was relatively dor to Japan.

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New Holland is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. 543-6166 40 years later, Manson ‘family’ members hauntedhaunted byby horror horror SEE BUSINESS 3 B Stocks and commodities, Business 2 / Nation/World, Business 3-4 / Weather, Business 4 Dow Jones Industrial ▲ 113.81 | Nasdaq composite ▲ 27.09 | S&P 500 ▲ 13.40 | Russell 2000 ▲ 14.78 Business SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009 BUSINESS EDITOR JOSH PALMER: (208) 735-3231 [email protected] In good sign, job losses slow as unemployment dips By Jeannine Aversa the unemployment rate for July us in terms of layoffs.’’ rate down to a more normal 5 per- 320,000 and that the unemploy- Associated Press writer declined to 9.4 percent from Still, the labor market remains cent range, it would take stronger ment rate would tick up to 9.6 per- 9.5 percent in June. on shaky ground. The 247,000 job growth — of at least 200,000 cent. WASHINGTON — Employers The snapshot the Labor jobs lost in July represent a vast jobs a month. Economists say it Stocks surged after the report sharply scaled back layoffs in July, Department released Friday improvement on much higher job might take until 2013 to drive was released. In mid-afternoon and the unemployment rate offered other encouraging news, losses earlier in the year. But down the unemployment rate to 5 trading, the Dow Jones industrial dipped for the first time in 15 too: Workers’ hours nudged up they’re a far cry from the positive percent. average jumped 164 points, or 1.8 months, sending a strong signal after sinking to a record low in job growth needed to sustain an Yet the new figures were better percent, and other stock averages that the worst recession since June, and paychecks grew after economic recovery. than many analysts were expect- also gained sharply. World War II is finally ending. having stagnated or fallen. When the economy is healthy, ing, and they signaled improve- President Barack Obama wel- A net total of 247,000 jobs were “There’s clearly been a turn for employers need to add a net total ments to an economy that has comed the news, saying the num- lost last month, the fewest in a the better,’’ said economist Ken of around 125,000 jobs a month been clobbered by the recession. bers indicate “the worst may be year. That compares with 443,000 Mayland, president of ClearView just to keep the unemployment Analysts had been forecasting that jobs that disappeared in June. And Economics. “The worst is behind rate stable. And to push the jobless job losses would amount to around See JOBLESS, Business 2 AIG It’s time reports NOW HIRING: for Hot 2Q profit, August first since Everywhere you didn’t want to work By Christopher Leonard Nite 2007 Associated Press writer Some of the dirtiest, By Joshua Freed smelliest, most dangerous T.F. chamber Associated Press writer jobs are suddenly looking a lot more appealing in this hosts annual American International economy. Group Inc. said it had its People who have been out first profitable quarter of work for months are lin- fundraiser since 2007 — and warned ing up for jobs at places they that it still has plenty of once considered unthink- By Blair Koch repair work to do. able: slaughterhouses, Times-News correspondent The troubled insurer sewage plants, prisons. said Friday it earned $1.82 “I have to just shut my Looking for a way to get to billion in the April-June mouth because I can’t do know community mem- quarter as some of its anything about it,’’ said bers, network with other soured assets regained Nichole McRoberts of businesses or just have a fun value. But its core insur- Sedalia, Mo., who pictured night out? ance business deteriorat- more for herself at age 30 Thursday’s Hot August ed sharply amid the than working in a poultry Nite, hosted by the Twin recession. And AIG cau- plant, cutting diseased or Falls Chamber of tioned that unwinding its damaged flesh off chicken Commerce at the Twin Falls $1.3 trillion worth of carcasses that speed by on City Park aims to provide all derivatives will take a long an assembly line. of those opportunities. time, and that future Recessions and tight job The annual event, which results will be volatile as it markets always force some has taken place for more accounts for its restruc- people to take less-desirable than 15 years, is held for a turing. or lower-paying work than pair of reasons, said Twin Its big plan to pay back they are used to. But this Falls Chamber of the government loan recession has been the most Commerce CEO Shawn keeping it alive is to sell punishing job destroyer in at Barigar. some of its businesses. least 60 years, slashing a net “First, it is a chance to But that plan has been total of 6.7 million jobs. celebrate our collective revised “to take into All told, 14.5 million peo- business success,” Barigar account the deterioration ple were out of work last said. of global market condi- month, with a jobless rate of Second, the event offers tions,’’and it now plans to 9.4 percent. The result is the chamber an opportunity “maximize the value of its that many people have had to raise money that is businesses over a longer to seek jobs they would not pumped directly back into time frame,’’the company have considered in the past. the greater Twin Falls area wrote in a filing. AIG did- Take Kristen Thompson. through business support of n’t give details, but the Before the recession, she high school scholarships. message was clear that it’s worked at an upscale Los Hot August Nite offers a not going to pull off any Angeles-area gym arrang- large raffle along with a pic- quick sales. ing pricey one-on-one per- AP Photo nic dinner of local pork and Investors appeared to sonal training sessions.Now Ronny Purtty, who works as a trash collector for the city's ‘bulk item’ crew, rakes up a pile of wood Rainbow trout, Idaho pota- focus on AIG’s profit, she’s a guard at a women’s Thursday in St. Louis. Purtty used to drive an 18-wheeler delivering steel but was laid off last fall. toes, salads, fruit and more. which included $311 mil- prison in rural Wyoming. Crossfire has been slated to lion, or $2.30 per share, After the gym laid her off drug stashes or prisoners cated workers have filled provide live music. for common sharehold- last year, Thompson spent getting into fights. Yet she’s clerical or restaurant jobs. 6CMKPICRC[EWV Raffle tickets cost $10 ers. The government months looking for work. hardly complaining. It’s a So unskilled workers such as Overall, paychecks have shrunk each but prizes are worth more than 5 percent since a owns about 80 percent of Even fast food restaurants job. teenagers or high school high in August 2008. much more. The grand prize the company because of failed to respond to her “People have to pay the graduates who once held Personal income and salaries, is a “bailout” package fea- the bailout. AIG shares application. For each open- bills, so what we see is peo- most of those positions have monthly; seasonally adjusted turing more than $5,000 in jumped $4.32, or 19.2 per- ing, dozens of other people ple kind of grasping at displaced those even lower Personal income gift certificates from cham- Wage and salary June* cent, to $26.85 in after- seemed willing to work for straws and taking anything on the economic ladder, $11.9 ber-member businesses noon trading. less money.When she heard that’s available,’’ said such as immigrants, $13 billion throughout southern Idaho. The company said its that a prison in Lusk, Wyo., Matthew Freedman, assis- Freedman noted. 11 Chamber Ambassador profit for the quarter that (population 1,447) was hir- tant professor of labor The intensified competi- Melissa Pease-Hilarides, a ended June 30 was driven ing, she leapt at the chance. economics at Cornell tion has hurt all workers — 9 business broker with $6.2 by the stabilizing value of In her new job, she patrols University. even those who are still 7 Cooper Norman Business some of its riskier invest- cellblocks and monitors the The desperation of the employed — because it Brokers, said even in a slow ments, including in its mess hall. Back in L.A., she long-term jobless has rip- shrinks wages. Employers 5 economy involvement 2006 2007 2008 2009 never had to worry about pled through the labor *Preliminary figures within the community is See AIG, Business 2 inmates with weapons or force. More skilled and edu- See JOBS, Business 2 Source: Department of Commerce AP crucial for business success. “It’s a great event to bring your family out to and have a good time with other mem- bers of the community,” Obama signs $2B ’Cash-for-clunkers’ budget addition Pease-Hilarides said. By Ken Thomas Thursday passed the legis- automakers and spurring the new money will last into in. It’s like everyone out Blair Koch may be Associated Press writer lation extending the 2- the economy while remov- Labor Day and could there has been given the reached at blairkoch@ week-old program into ing the least fuel-efficient prompt another 500,000 green flag,’’said John Rogin, gmail.com or 208-316- WASHINGTON — Car Labor Day and preventing it vehicles from the road. Last vehicle sales. who runs a Buick dealership 2607. shoppers caught up in the from running out of money. week, the government said Dealers said the addition- in Livonia, Mich. frenzy of the “cash-for- “Now more American the program’s funding al money would help them Senate opponents of the TAKE PART clunkers’’ program now consumers will have the would be exhausted by maintain a sales pace they program, most of them have more time and a $2 bil- chance to purchase newer, Friday if it was not replen- haven’t seen in months and Republicans, question its The Twin Falls Chamber of lion reason to trade in their more fuel-efficient cars and ished. continue to benefit from effectiveness and cost. They Commerce’s annual Hot old gas guzzlers. the American economy will Through late Tuesday,the heavy publicity surrounding contend the funding is lead- August Nite will be held from President Obama signed continue to get a much- most recent data available, the rebates. Car dealers saw ing the government to pick 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Twin into law Friday a measure needed boost,’’ Obama said more than $775 million of an uptick in sales in July, winners and losers and that Falls City Park. Dinner tickets tripling the budget of the $1 in a statement hailing the the original $1 billion had when Ford Motor Co. many car buyers, stoked by cost $10 for adults and $7 for billion incentive program vote. been spent, accounting for achieved its first year-over- speculation about the pro- children 12 and under. Tickets that has drawn big crowds to The extra money, the sale of nearly 185,000 year sales increase since gram last spring, simply are available at the chamber formerly deserted show- approved by the House last new vehicles. Admini- November 2007. held off buying until the office or by calling 733-3974. rooms. The Senate on week, is aimed at helping stration officials estimate “People are still coming incentives started in July.

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST COMMODITIES For more see Business 2 Con Agra 19.59 ▼ .01 Dell Inc. 13.20 ▲ .04 Idacorp 25.17 ▲ .38 Int. Bancorp 2.75 ▼ .20 Live cattle 83.85 ▲ .65 Sept. Oil 70.93 ▼ 1.01 Lithia Mo. 13.35 ▲ .52 McDonalds 55.20 ▲ .36 Micron 6.83 ▲ .04 Supervalu 15.33 ▲ .15 Aug. Gold 957.30 ▼ 3.4 Aug. Silver 14.66 ▲ .02 Business 2 Saturday, August 8, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho MARKET SUMMARY TODAY ON WALL STREET Major stock indexes barreled higher by NYSE AMEX NASDAQ August 7, 2009 10,000 more than 1 percent Friday after the gov- MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) &QY,QPGU 9,000 ernment said the nation's unemployment Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg KPFWUVTKCNU 8,000 rate unexpectedly fell in July for the first Citigrp 17971275 3.85 +.05 PSCrudeDL 88046 4.83 -.10 ETrade 1391137 1.38 -.05 7,000 time in 15 months and that employers cut BkofAm 3654383 16.42 -.28 InovioBio 44123 2.17 -.08 PwShs QQQ972558 39.88 +.50 +113.81 fewer jobs. CIT Gp 2022962 1.47 -.15 Taseko 43041 2.45 +.08 Intel 581036 18.50 -.20 6,000 SPDR 1912911 101.20 +1.31 Hemisphrx 34721 2.09 -.03 Cisco 459998 22.19 -.12 9,370.07 A M J J A The Labor Department report handed SPDR Fncl 1707345 14.35 +.37 EldorGld g 24761 10.69 -.19 Microsoft 447591 23.56 +.10 investors the best evidence yet that the Pct. change from previous: +1.23% High 9,437.71 Low 9,258.45 economy could be climbing out of the GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) recession. Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg August 7, 2009 2,000 The surprise figures injected new life in a FBL Fn 16.37 +6.07 +58.9 ZionO&G wt 5.48 +.73 +15.4 OpexaTh h 2.01 +1.54 +326.8 1,800 Nwcstl pfD 4.24 +1.19 +39.0 Maxam 8.93 +1.16 +14.9 SpeedUs hlf 3.11 +2.30 +284.0 0CUFCS monthlong rally and provided validation Nwcstl pfC 4.15 +1.13 +37.4 NovaBayP 2.50 +.32 +14.5 EuroBncsh 2.66 +.89 +50.3 1,600 for traders who have been betting since MS AIG45 11.20 +2.75 +32.5 InvCapHld 2.35 +.25 +11.9 CostPlus 2.56 +.71 +38.4 EQORQUKVG 1,400 March that the economy is healing. The MediaGen 6.93 +1.65 +31.3 SuprmInd 2.75 +.29 +11.8 Micrvis wt 2.20 +.57 +34.9 +27.09 1,200 Dow rose 113.81, or 1.2 percent, to LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) 1,000 9,370.07. The broader S&P 500 index 2,000.25 A M J J A Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg gained 13.40, or 1.3 percent, to 1,010.48, IFC VI pf 2.01 -.99 -33.0 DeerfCap rs 7.45 -1.15 -13.4 LeapWirlss 17.06 -5.53 -24.5 Pct. change from previous: +1.37% High2,012.33 Low 1,984.50 while the Nasdaq composite index rose CIT pfA 2.68 -1.18 -30.5 TiensBio 2.67 -.36 -11.9 CentrlBcp 7.20 -1.80 -20.0 27.09, or 1.4 percent, to 2,000.25. Argan 12.35 -1.66 -11.8 MS Ns100 10 9.63 -2.40 -20.0 PMI Grp 2.74 -.78 -22.2 1,200 The Russell 2000 index of smaller compa- StratABK37 3.88 -1.07 -21.6 EstnLtCap 3.90 -.50 -11.4 Sequenom 5.02 -1.06 -17.4 August 7, 2009 1,100 ColonBc38 3.45 -.80 -18.8 Banro g 2.22 -.22 -9.0 EnrgyRec 5.73 -1.20 -17.3 nies rose 14.78, or 2.7 percent, to 572.40. 5VCPFCTF 1,000 About 2,300 stocks rose on the New York DIARY DIARY DIARY 2QQT¶U 900 Stock Exchange, while about 700 fell. 800 Advanced 2,374 Advanced 325 Advanced 1,943 Volume came to 1.5 billion shares, com- +13.40 700 Declined 713 Declined 223 Declined 772 pared with 1.4 billion Thursday. Unchanged 69 Unchanged 60 Unchanged 139 600 A M J J A Total issues 3,156 Total issues 608 Total issues 2,854 1,010.48 For the week, the Dow added 2.2 percent, New Highs 124 New Highs 21 New Highs 61 Pct. change from previous: +1.34% High 1,018.00 Low 999.83 the S&P 500 index rose 2.3 percent and New Lows 1 New Lows 3 New Lows 3 the Nasdaq rose 1.1 percent. Volume 7,004,401,364 Volume 111,042,769 Volume 2,359,819,210 SOURCE: SunGard AP

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The HewlettP .32 13 43.54 +1.33 +20.0 WashFed .20 ... 15.60 +.82 +4.3 Rising unemployment, declining the management and administra- new Merck would have about HomeDp .90 19 27.26 +.72 +18.4 WellsFargo .20 37 28.76 +.79 -2.4 Idacorp 1.20 12 28.17 +.38 -4.3 ZionBcp .04m ... 17.06 +1.55 -30.4 home values and reduced stock tive jobs already reduced over the $42.4 billion in annual sales. portfolios have spurred Americans last 18 months.’’ Merck and Schering-Plough to spend less and save more. already are partners on the block- HOW TO READ THE REPORT That could slow any economic CIT draws down credit, buster cholesterol drugs Vytorin Name: Stocks are listed alphabetically by the company’s full name (not its abbrevia- recovery, as consumer spending and Zetia. The marriage will unite tion). Company names made up of initials appear at the beginning of each letters’ list. accounts for 70 percent of eco- suspends preferred divs Merck’s asthma and allergy treat- Div: Current annual dividend rate paid on stock, based on latest quarterly or semiannu- al declaration, unless otherwise footnoted. nomic activity. NEW YORK — Commercial ment Singulair and cervical cancer Last: Price stock was trading at when exchange closed for the day. lender CIT Group Inc., which is vaccine Gardasil with Schering- Chg: Loss or gain for the day. No change indicated by ... mark. Delta will cut more trying to avoid filing for bankrupt- Plough’s allergy spray Nasonex and Fund Name: Name of mutual fund and family. cy protection, said Friday that it well-known consumer products Sell: Net asset value, or price at which fund could be sold. management jobs Chg: Daily net change in the NAV. has received the remaining $1 bil- including the Coppertone sun care ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines lion available under a $3 billion line and Dr.Scholl’s foot care items. Stock Footnotes: cc – PE greater than 99. dd – Loss in last 12 mos. d – New 52-wk low during trading day. g – Dividend in Canadian $. Stock price in U.S.$. n – New issue in Inc., the world’s biggest airline credit agreement and is suspend- Buying No. 18 drugmaker past 52 wks. q – Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. s – Split or stock dividend of operator, is planning to cut more ing preferred dividend payments. Schering-Plough also boosts 25 pct or more in last 52 wks. Div begins with date of split or stock dividend. u – New 52- wk high during trading day. v – Trading halted on primary market. Unless noted, dividend management and administrative The company, which is one of Merck’s sagging pipeline of drugs rates are annual disbursements based on last declaration. pf – Preferred. pp – Holder jobs, but isn’t saying how many, the nation’s largest lenders to small in development, gives it a sizable owes installment(s) of purchase price. rt – Rights. un – Units. wd – When distributed. wi – When issued. wt – Warrants. ww – With warrants. xw – Without warrants. according to a recorded message and midsize businesses, said it will biotech unit and creates a domi- Dividend Footnotes: a – Also extra or extras. b – Annual rate plus stock dividend. c – Liquidating dividend. e – Declared or paid in preceding 12 mos. f – Annual rate, increased and a memo from top executives. use a substantial portion of the new nant player in vaccines as well as on last declaration. i – Declared or paid after stock dividend or split. j – Paid this year, divi- Chief Executive Richard borrowing to support its small and cholesterol, respiratory and dend omitted, deferred or no action taken at last meeting. k – Declared or paid this year, accumulative issue with dividends in arrears. m – Annual rate, reduced on last declara- Anderson said in a recorded mes- middle market customers. women’s drugs. And it allows the tion. p – Init div, annual rate unknown. r – Declared or paid in preceding 12 mos plus sage to employees Thursday that Suspending the dividends on new company to slash costs — stock dividend. t – Paid in stock in last 12 mos, estimated cash value on ex-dividend or distribution date. x – Ex-dividend or ex-rights. y – Ex-dividend and sales in full. z – Sales Delta has seen its revenue stream four series of preferred stock will including roughly 15,000 jobs — to in full. vj – In bankruptcy or receivership or being reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act, decline by billions of dollars improve liquidity and preserve maintain profits as the industry or securities assumed by such companies. • Most active stocks above must be worth $1 and gainers/losers $2. because of the weak economy and capital during its restructuring, deals with increasing generic com- Mutual Fund Footnotes: e – Ex-capital gains distribution. f – Previous day’s quote. n - the drop-off in demand for air CIT said. petition and the unknown impact No-load fund. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r – Redemption fee or con- tingent deferred sales load may apply. s – Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r. x – Ex- travel. Spokesman Curt Ritter said the of health care reform. cash dividend. Atlanta-based Delta is cutting company has paid about $124 mil- Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial. more capacity and has previously lion in preferred dividends over the — Wire reports COMMODITIES REPORT per hundred weight. Prices subject to change without notice. C LOSING FUTURES Soft white wheat, no quote barley, $6.20; oats, $6.50; corn, Jobless $6.90 (15 percent moisture). Prices are given daily by Rangens in Buhl. Prices current Aug. 5. Continued from Business 1 Mon Commodity High Low Close Change Barley, $5.75 (48-lb. minimum) spot delivery in Twin Falls and declined, though, was that hun- 14.5 million were out of work in Aug Live cattle 83.95 82.75 83.85 + .65 Gooding: corn, no quote (Twin Falls only). Prices quoted by behind us’’ in a recession well into dreds of thousands of people left July. Oct Live cattle 83.95 82.75 89.13 — Land O’Lakes Inc. in Twin Falls. Prices current Aug. 5. Aug Feeder cattle 101.45 100.50 101.35 + .25 its second year. the labor force. The labor force After fresh revisions, job losses Sep Feeder cattle 101.35 100.35 100.98 — Oct Feeder cattle 101.60 100.55 101.58 + .35 C HEESE “Today, we’re pointed in the includes only those who are either in May and June turned out to be Aug Lean hogs 50.30 48.65 48.80 - 2.28 Oct Lean hogs 46.50 44.80 44.90 - 2.68 right direction,’’he said in remarks employed or are looking for work. less than previously reported. Aug Pork belly 51.75 51.75 51.75 - 3.00 Cheddar cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the White House Rose Garden. If laid-off workers who have Employers cut 303,000 positions Feb Pork belly 80.30 78.80 79.58 - .73 Barrels: $1.2900, + .0200: Blocks: $1.3100, + .0200 Sep Wheat 502.00 488.00 489.50 - 10.75 Even so, Obama added: “We have a given up looking for new jobs or in May, compared with 322,000 Dec Wheat 530.00 516.50 516.75 - 11.50 lot further to go. As far as I’m con- have settled for part-time work are previously logged. And they Sep KC Wheat 537.00 523.00 525.25 - 8.75 P OTATOES Dec KC Wheat 553.00 540.00 542.00 - 9.00 cerned, we will not have a true included the unemployment rate trimmed 443,000 in June, com- Sep MPS Wheat 582.75 581.25 573.25 - 6.00 Dec MPS Wheat 596.00 583.75 585.00 - 7.00 recovery until we stop losing jobs. would have been 16.3 percent in pared with an earlier estimate of Sep Corn 333.50 321.50 322.00 - 10.50 CHICAGO (AP) — USDA — Major potato markets FOB shipping Dec Corn 340.00 326.00 326.50 - 13.75 points Thursday. The dip in the unemployment July. That’s down from 16.5 per- 467,000. Aug Soybeans 1190.00 1174.00 1184.50 + 14.00 Russet Burbanks Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count 13.00: 100 rate was the first since April 2008. cent in June,which was the highest The job cuts made in July were Sep Soybeans 1096.00 1080.00 1090.50 + 11.00 count 7.00. Aug BFP Milk 11.12 10.99 11.09 + .10 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 3.25-3.50. Russet Norkotahs Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 count. One of the reasons the rate on records dating to 1994. All told, the fewest since August 2008. Sep BFP Milk 12.75 12.44 12.67 + .23 Baled 5-10 film bags (non Size A). Oct BFP Milk 13.25 12.92 13.25 + .35 Russets Norkotahs Wisconsin 50-lb cartons: 100 count. Nov BFP Milk 13.50 13.15 13.50 + .30 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Dec BFP Milk 13.80 13.42 13.80 + .44 Russet Norkotahs Washington 50-lb cartons 70 count 13.00- Oct Sugar 20.85 19.91 20.81 + 1.01 15.00: 100 count 9.00-10.00. Jan Sugar xx.xx xx.xx 21.53 + .93 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (Size A) 4.50-5.00. Jobs AIG Sep B-Pound 1.6835 1.6649 1.6679 - .0095 Wisconsin Norkotahs 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 count. Dec B-Pound 1.6811 1.6650 1.6661 - .0110 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Continued from Business 1 As her options dwindled, Continued fromBusiness 1 Sep J-Yen 1.0525 1.0228 1.0263 - .0218 Round Reds 50-lb sacks Size A Wisconsin. Dec J-Yen 1.0517 1.0244 1.0267 - .0224 Round Reds 50-lb cartons Size A Minnesota N. Dakota. don’t have to pay more to lure McRoberts decided to apply at a AIG Financial Products Corp. portfo- Sep Euro-currency 1.4419 1.4155 1.4182 - .0161 Round Whites 50-lb sacks size A Wisconsin. Dec Euro-currency 1.4408 1.4161 1.4177 - .0166 workers. Tyson Foods Inc. poultry plant. lio, the division responsible for many Sep Canada dollar .9300 .9214 .9235 - .0037 That helps explain why per- She found work on the “re-pro- of the transactions that prompted the Dec Canada dollar .9311 .9203 .9238 - .0036 L IVESTOCK Sep U.S. dollar 79.21 77.90 79.07 + .91 sonal income fell 0.1 percent in cessing line,’’ where damaged government bailout last fall. It also Aug Comex gold 964.3 954.3 956.3 - 5.2 Oct Comex gold 966.5 954.6 955.0 - 5.7 POCATELLO (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau Intermountain June, excluding the one-time birds are sent by Agriculture got help from accounting changes. Sep Comex silver 14.89 14.49 14.59 - .06 Livestock Report on Friday. Dec Comex silver 14.93 14.53 14.62 - .07 LIVESTOCK AUCTION — Producers Livestock Market in Vale, benefits of the government’s Department inspectors who spot Total revenue rose 48 percent, to Sep Treasury bond 116.18 114.26 115.06 - 1.10 Oregon on Wednesday Utility and commercial cows 44.00- stimulus program. Wages have bruises or sores on carcasses. $29.53 billion from $19.93 billion a Dec Treasury bond 115.05 113.17 114.00 - 1.05 49.75; thin shelly cows 32.00-39.00; heavy feeder steers Sep Coffee 138.05 133.10 137.90 + 3.20 85.00-97.75; light feeder steers 92.00-107.25; stocker steers fallen each month since October The plant is wet and noisy. year earlier. Dec Coffee 141.20 136.15 141.00 + 3.20 n/a; heavy holstein feeder steers 61.00-71.00; light holstein Sep Cocoa 1779 1741 1775 + 30 feeder steers 63.00-73.00; heavy feeder heifers 84.00-92.25; — a total of 5 percent over the McRoberts worries about During the same period last year, Dec Cocoa 1810 1767 1802 + 29 light feeder heifers 86.00-100.00; stocker heifers n/a; slaugh- Oct Cotton 61.98 58.57 60.53 + 1.55 ter bulls 52.00-62.50; Remarks: Market mostly consisting of past eight months. injuries when nearby workers use AIG lost $5.4 billion, or $41.13 per Dec Cotton 63.51 60.26 62.43 + 1.57 light yearling 600-800 weight cattle. Indeed, many people who have knives to cut birds in a hurry. She share. Sep Crude oil 72.84 70.38 70.78 - 1.16 Sep Unleaded gas 2.0783 1.9990 2.0010 - .0597 had to downshift to unsavory fears being sliced during a AIG has received a government Sep Heating oil 1.9621 1.9054 1.9146 - .0221 M ETALS/MONEY Sep Natural gas 3.851 3.662 3.683 - .060 jobs have found they’re now moment of distraction. loan package worth up to $182.5 bil- Quotations from Sinclair & Co. GOLD earning less, too. McRoberts spends evenings lion. It said it expects proceeds of 733-6013 or (800) 635-0821 Selected world gold prices, Friday. London morning fixing: $960.50 off $3.50. With two kids to support and searching the Internet for other about $8 billion from sales of assets so B EANS London afternoon fixing: $956.00 off $8.00. just a high school diploma, openings, but they are scarce. far this year, giving it about $4.6 bil- NY Handy & Harman: $956.00 off $8.00. NY Handy & Harman fabricated: $1032.48 off $8.64. McRoberts has few options in the “Until things start booming lion to begin repaying debts, includ- NY Engelhard: $958.28 off $8.01. Valley Beans NY Engelhard fabricated: $1030.15 off $8.61. job market. again, I can’t go anywhere else,’’ ing what it owes the government, Prices are net to growers, 100 pounds, U.S. No. 1 beans, less NY Merc. gold Aug. Fri $957.70 off $3.00. Idaho bean tax and storage charges. Prices subject to change NY HSBC Bank USA 4 p.m. Fri. $956.00 off $6.00. “I feel like I’m not accomplish- she said. “Otherwise I would.’’ according to a Friday filing with the without notice. Producers desiring more recent price informa- ing much,’’said McRoberts, who Work at poultry plants has Securities and Exchange tion should contact dealers. CURRENCY EXCHANGE Pintos, no quote, new crop great northerns, no quote; pinks, Key currency exchange rates Friday, compared with late lives with her boyfriend and chil- often been done by recent immi- Commission. It expects to reduce its no quote, new crop; small reds, no quote, new crop. Prices are Thursday in New York: given by Rangens in Buhl. Prices current Aug. 5. Dollar vs: Exch. Rate Pvs Day dren. “I’m paying my bills and grants, who now face more com- debt by another $25 billion by selling Other Idaho bean prices are collected weekly by Bean Market Yen 97.63 95.43 News, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Pintos, not established; Euro $1.4172 $1.4340 my rent, but that’s it.’’ petition for such jobs. two life insurance units. great northerns, not established; small whites, not estab- Pound $1.6668 $1.6776 A year ago, McRoberts had a “It’s easy for someone like your Len Blum, managing director at lished; pinks, not established; small reds, not established. Swiss franc 1.0830 1.0656 Quotes current Aug. 5. Canadian dollar 1.0827 1.0788 good job building tool boxes at middle manager to take on a job Westwood Capital LLC,said investors Mexican peso 12.9565 13.0395 Waterloo Industries Inc. The at a poultry plant, because they are paying a “lottery premium’’ for G RAINS SILVER NEW YORK (AP) — Handy & Harman silver Friday $14.685 off work was fast-paced and fun. have the skills to do many things. shares of AIG and fellow bailout $0.045. And the nearly $14 an hour was But for the immigrant,that might recipients Fannie Mae and Freddie POCATELLO (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau Intermountain Grain H&H fabricated $17.622 off $0.054. Report on Friday. The morning bullion price for silver in London $14.650 off plenty for her and her boyfriend have been the only option,’’ said Mac — bidding them up in hopes of a $0.020 POCATELLO — White wheat 4.50 (steady); 11.5 percent winter Engelhard $14.670 off $0.150. to pay the bills. Catherine Singley of the National big payout if the companies actually 4.37 (down 19); 14 percent spring 5.20 (down 6); Barley 5.52 Engelhard fabricated $17.604 off $0.180. (steady) NY Merc silver spot month Friday $14.661 up $0.023. But as production slowed, Council of La Raza, an immigrant pay off the government and begin BURLEY — White wheat 4.00 (down 10); 11.5 percent winter Waterloo cut her hours. By advocacy group in Washington. earning profits for shareholders. 4.35 (down 9); 14 percent spring 5.18 (down 6); Barley 5.00 NONFERROUS METALS (steady) NEW YORK (AP) — Spot nonferrous metal prices Frida February, she was out of a job. Tyson spokesman Gary He said there’s a chance that will OGDEN — White wheat 4.50 (steady); 11.5 percent winter 4.46 Aluminum -$0.8850 per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Thu. (down 6); 14 percent spring 5.38 (down 5); Barley 5.65 (steady) Copper -$2.8025 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations. Around Sedalia, some other Mikelson said the company has happen, “but is it 20-something dol- PORTLAND — White wheat 4.90 (down 5); 11.5 percent winter Copper $2.7815 N.Y. Merc spot Fri. 5.40-5.45 (down 9 to 14); 14 percent spring 6.55 (down 6), bar- Lead - $1869.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch. employers had begun cutting seen a rise in applicants at most lars worth? That’s a real wild card. ley n/a Zinc - $0.8765 per lb., delivered. staff, too. The result was a of its processing plants and “an AIG still has a lot of exposure to sub- NAMPA — White wheat cwt 6.83 (steady): bushel 4.10 (steady) Gold - $956.00 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Valley Grains Gold - $957.30 troy oz., NY Merc spot Fri. crowded job market and few increase in the qualifications and prime mortgages. That market is not Prices for wheat per bushel: mixed grain, oats, corn and beans Silver - $14.685 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). openings. experience of those applying.’’ recovering anytime soon.’’ Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NATION/WORLD Saturday, August 8, 2009 Business 3 Airspeed systems failed on some U.S. jets By Joan Lowy The discovery suggests crash — on a Rio de Janeiro interpret that information Corp. The Air France crash Corp. The planes are Associated Press writer the equipment problems are to Paris flight — and two as speed. And while a car called into question the reli- allowed to continue flying more widespread than pre- other recent in-flight mal- with a broken speedometer ability of the sensors and while the switch is made. WASHINGTON — On at viously believed. And it functions. The failures were might be little more than an touched off a rush to replace Thales officials declined least a dozen recent flights gives new urgency to airlines described by people familiar inconvenience, many air- them. to comment. The company by U.S. jetliners, malfunc- already scrambling to with the investigation who plane control systems rely Many companies, howev- has previously said its sen- tioning equipment made it replace air sensors and fig- spoke only on condition of on accurate speed informa- er, simply replaced them sors were made to Airbus impossible for pilots to ure out how the errors went anonymity because they tion to work properly. with another Thales model. specifications. know how fast they were undetected despite safety were not authorized to com- Like the fatal Air France As it became clear the prob- Aviation experts said the flying, federal investigators systems. ment publicly. flight, the newly discovered lem was more widespread, discovery could provide have discovered. A similar The equipment failures, While a car’s speedometer Northwest incidents and the Airbus and European regu- clues to what caused Air breakdown is believed to all involving Northwest uses tire rotation to calcu- two other malfunctions lators told companies to France Flight 447 to crash have played a role in the Air Airlines Airbus A330s, were late speed, an airplane relies under investigation all replace at least two of the into the Atlantic en route France crash into the brief and were noticed only on sensors known as Pitot involved planes with sen- three sensors on each plane from Brazil to France on June Atlantic that killed all 228 after safety officials began tubes to measure changing sors made by the European with models made by North 1, and what might be done to people aboard in June. investigating the Air France air pressure. Computers electronics giant Thales Carolina-based Goodrich prevent future tragedies. Online dealer MANSON ‘FAMILY’ MEMBERS sold gun extras to HAUNTED BY HORROR health club shooter By Todd Richmond making to look a buck off of Associated Press writer tragedy.’’ MANSON FAMILY Thompson’s company, MADISON, Wis. — An which is based in Green Bay GROWS OLD IN PRISON online weapons dealer who and employs about 40 peo- Seven former members of Charles sold a gun or accessories to ple, also sold a gun or Manson’s communal “family’’ three mass killers, includ- accessories to the shooters remain in prison 40 years after the ing a man who opened fire in the Virginia Tech and Tate-La Bianca killings made the at a Pittsburgh-area health Northern Illinois cult notorious; two others have club this week, said Friday University attacks. been released.They are: that any of the shooters Seung-Hui Cho used a Charles Manson, 74, serving a life could have just as easily .22-caliber handgun term at the California State Prison found what they wanted at bought from TGSCOM in at Corcoran.The cult leader and a Wal-Mart or another his attack at Virginia Tech some of his followers originally store. in April 2007, in which 32 were sentenced to death, which Eric Thompson, whose people were killed. Stephen was commuted to life when the company TGSCOM Inc. Kazmierczak, who killed death penalty was briefly outlawed last year sold an empty five people in an NIU class- in the 1970s. In addition to the Glock 9 mm magazine and room before killing himself Tate-La Bianca killings, he was con- magazine loading appara- in February 2008, bought victed of the murders of musician tus to George Sodini, the two empty 9 mm Glock Gary Hinman and ranch hand man who shot up a Collier magazines and a Glock hol- Donald “Shorty’’Shea. Township, Pa., health club ster through a TGSCOM Leslie Van Houten, 59, and Patricia on Tuesday, said the sale site. was legal and his company The Bureau of Alcohol, AP file photo Krenwinkel, 61, serving life terms at the California Institution for did nothing wrong. Tobacco and Firearms Charles Manson is escorted to his arraignment on conspiracy-murder charges in connection with the “The firearms industry doesn’t keep statistics on Sharon Tate murder case in 1999. Women at Frontera. Death sen- tences commuted to life. Both and firearms dealers are online gun sales, but denied parole repeatedly. lambasted by the media Thompson said online sales Members who escaped violence reflect on time Susan Atkins, 61, held at a medical and by politicians all the are taking business away unit at the Central California time and very often nobody from stores. Thompson Women’s Facility at Chowchilla. stands up and says ‘hey, we declined to say how much By Linda Deutsch For many, the summer of Valley, all loyal to a shaggy- Death sentence commuted to life. didn’t do anything wrong,’ the company made in sales Associated Press correspondent 1969 is remembered for one haired con man who Gravely ill with a brain tumor, she Thompson said. “I’m ... last year, but said it was “in thing — the most shocking preached a gospel of vio- was denied compassionate being penalized by doing a the millions of dollars.’’ LOS ANGELES — Forty celebrity murders to ever hit lence. Five of the “Family’’ release. Parole hearing scheduled good job and employing a “It’s just the nature of years ago, they were kids. Los Angeles. Mention of the members and Manson are in Sept. 2. lot of people and selling the business,’’he said. “We Vulnerable, alienated, run- Sharon Tate murders or the prison for the infamous Charles “Tex’’ Watson, 63, serving sporting goods ... I’m not just happen to be on the ning away from a world name Manson four decades Tate-LaBianca murders. a life sentence at Mule Creek State some backwoods guy just forefront in this industry.’’ wracked by war and rebel- later is enough to make peo- Three are in prison for oth- Prison at Ione. He became a born- lion. They turned to a cult ple shudder. ers crimes and two have again Christian and ordained min- leader for love and wound On the morning of Aug. 9, been released. ister in prison. Married and has up tied to a web of unimag- a housekeeper ran scream- Those who are free are three children. inable evil. ing from a home in lush still trying to sort out how Bruce Davis, 66, serving a life term Gov’t: Don’t rush to close They were part of Charles Benedict Canyon. She had they fell under his spell and at California Men’s Colony at San Manson’s “Family’’ and discovered a scene of how they came so close to Luis Obispo. He became a born- now, on the brink of old age, unspeakable carnage. Five one of the worst crimes of again Christian and married while schools for swine flu they are the haunted. bodies were scattered the 20th century. This is the in prison. He has a teenage daugh- “I never have a day go by around the estate. anniversary of their night- ter. He works in the Protestant By Libby Quaid Disease Control and that I don’t think about it, The city was thrown into mare. prison chapel as an assistant pas- Associated Press writer Prevention. especially about the vic- a state of fear.If that was not “We were just a bunch of tor. “There are measures we tims,’’ says Barbara Hoyt enough, a similar murder kids looking for love and Robert Beausoleil, 61, serving life WASHINGTON — Don’t can take to protect the stu- who was 17 the summer of scene was discovered the attention and a different sentence at an Oregon prison. He panic, schools. dents, to protect the staff the Sharon Tate-LaBianca next night. way to live,’’ recalls Share, married while in prison and is the The government is urg- and allow learning to con- murders. “I’ve long ago Wealthy grocer Leno La 66. “He was everything to father of four and grandfather of ing school officials to stay tinue,’’ Frieden said during accepted the fact it will Bianca, 44, and his wife us. He was a con, a manipu- two. He has written and recorded calm when swine flu strikes a news conference at the never go away.’’ Rosemary, 38, were found lator of the worst kind.’’ music while in prison. this fall, closing buildings Department of Health and The ones who aren’t in stabbed to death in their Hoyt was a 17-year-old Lynette “Squeaky’’ Fromme, 60, only in drastic cases and Human Services. prison are scattered across home across town. who had left home after an held at Carswell Federal Prison in allowing sick students to Some steps for preven- the country. Some live “These murders were argument with her father. Texas, sentenced to life in 1976 for return as soon as 24 hours tion remain the same as under assumed names to probably the most bizarre in She was sitting under a tree the attempted assassination of after their fever is gone. always, officials said: hide their past from friends the recorded annals of eating her lunch when a President Gerald Ford. Due to be States and schools People should wash their and business associates. American crime,’’ said group of Manson followers paroled Aug. 16. should also be planning hands, cough into their Some have undergone sur- Vincent Bugliosi, the former came along in a van and Two ex-Family members have been now for the possibility of sleeves and stay home if gery to remove the “X’’ that deputy district attorney asked her to go with them. released from prison: schoolwide vaccinations they get sick. Manson ordered them to who prosecuted the killers They went to a house in the Sandra Good, 65, sentenced to 15 beginning in mid-October. But the officials added a carve on their foreheads, and wrote the book, “Helter San Fernando Valley. years in federal prison in 1976 for Federal officials know new precaution, saying showing they were “X“ed Skelter.’’ “I met Charlie the next sending threatening letters to 170 more now about swine flu schools need to keep sick out of society. Some live Those cult members morning,’’ she said. “He corporate executives. Paroled in than they did last spring, kids away from classmates, with endless regret. lucky enough not to have took me for a motorcycle 1985, she lived in Vermont, then when alarm and confusion setting aside a room where “Manson made a lot of killed for Manson on Aug. ride and we went for dough- moved to Hanford, Calif., to be near led hundreds of schools to students who show up sick victims besides the ones he 9-10, 1969, have spent nuts. He was very nice. I Manson’s prison and started a temporarily shut down. can wait to be sent home. killed,’’ said Catherine decades trying to bury their thought he was pretty neat.’’ Manson Web site. Current where- New guidance issued And CDC also changed Share, who once lived with past and free themselves Share went into retail abouts unknown. Friday reflects what the its advice on how long sick the Manson Family under from his grasp. sales and has just finished a Steve Grogan, 63, sentenced to life officials have learned. kids should stay home. the nickname “Gypsy.’’“He In 1969, there were per- book on her experiences in prison in the Shea killing. He Closing schools is rarely Students and teachers can destroyed lives. There are haps 30 of them, a ragtag with the Manson Family. drew a map that led authorities to warranted, even if students return to school or work 24 people sitting in prison who band of runaways and Hoyt went to college and the body and was paroled in 1985. or teachers have swine flu, hours after their fever is wouldn’t be there except for dropouts living on a movie became a nurse and is proud Current whereabouts unknown. said Thomas Frieden, gone; the old advice was to him.He took all of our lives.’’ ranch in the San Fernando of her accomplishments. director of the Centers for stay home for a week. Alcoholics often are experts at hiding it By Jocelyn Noveck she had a drinking problem. say, become pretty good at the kids are off at school. Associated Press writer Colleran, now 72 and covering their tracks. They might use colorless sober, was that good at hid- Especially women. alcohol and put it in sports NEW YORK — At one ing it. “It’s more common bottles. And they might find point during her quarter- We may never know if among women to hide their creative places to hide century as an alcoholic, Diane Schuler — the Long drinking because of the booze. Carol Colleran would down Island mother who packed social stigma of it,’’says Dr. “I’ve known people to at least 10 beers each week- five kids into a minivan and Robert Swift, an addiction hide alcohol under ceiling night, more on weekends. drove the wrong way under psychiatrist and professor at tiles, in hollowed-out parts Then she would show up the the influence of alcohol and Brown University in of mattresses, behind books AP photo next morning at her job in marijuana, killing herself Providence, R.I. They might on bookshelves,’’Swift says. This undated photo provided by the Floral Park Police Department hospital management, feel- and seven other people — choose vodka, for example, Women in particular feel ing fuzzy and lousy. was an alcoholic. Her hus- which produces less of an an extra responsibility to shows Diane and Daniel Schuler with their children Bryan, 5, and Erin, 2. But she would cheerfully band insists she wasn’t. odor on the breath, he says. keep their drinking secret, Because they hide it more ulation enjoys,’’ says wander the halls greeting But if she did have a drink- (A broken bottle of vodka because they need to keep often, frequently drinking Levounis, also a professor at people — “It felt a lot better ing problem, addiction spe- was found in the wreckage of the family running smooth- alone, the problem is not Columbia University. “Men than sitting down,’’she says cialists and doctors say, it is Schuler’s car). ly, says Dr. Petros Levounis, only harder to spot but more who work 9 to 5, they often wryly — and she is sure that indeed plausible that she Or they might choose to director of the Addiction acute when it is discovered. come home late, and sloppy, nobody, not even the staff at succeeded in hiding it from drink at times when people Institute of New York at St. “Women are often and people notice. They may the hospital’s addiction colleagues, friends, even aren’t around — in the Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital deprived of the normal red lose a job, but their lives are treatment center, suspected close family.Alcoholics,they morning, for example, when Center. flags that the rest of the pop- saved.’’ Business 4 Saturday, August 8, 2009 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Showers possible early, then slow clearing and Today Tonight Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday City Hi Lo Prcp drying. Highs upper 60s. Boise 59 54 0.96" Tonight: Becoming partly cloudy. Lows upper 40s. Challis 60 48 0.21" Coeur d’ Alene 70 55 0.03" Idaho Falls 72 52 0.00" Tomorrow: Pleasant with patchy sunshine. Highs upper Jerome 66 46 0.12" Lewiston 68 57 0.05" 70s. Lowell 74 60 0.43" Malad City not available Malta 70 41 n/a ALMANAC - BURLEY Gradual clearing Partly cloudy Not as cool Pleasant with Sunny, then partly A mix of sun and Pocatello 71 46 Trace and drying sunny periods cloudy clouds Rexburg 70 48 Trace Temperature Precipitation Salmon 66 50 0.88" Stanley 46 41 0.39" Sun Valley 54 43 0.00" Yesterday’s High 68 Yesterday’s Trace High 70 Low 51 80 / 53 87 / 57 88 / 58 91 / 56 Yesterday’s Low 44 Month to Date 0.04" Normal High / Low 89 / 54 Avg. Month to Date 0.09" ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS Record High 103 in 1990 Water Year to Date 11.35" Record Low 39 in 1950 Avg. Water Year to Date 9.31" Barometric Sunrise and Pollen Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset Count IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 66 Yesterday’s 0.03" Yesterday High 73% 5 p.m. Yesterday 30.01 in. Today Sunrise: 6:37 AM Sunset: 8:49 PM TF pollen count yesterday: Yesterday’s Low 46 Month to Date 0.04" Yesterday Low 38% Sunday Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 8:47 PM 76 (High) Russian Thistle, SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High / Low 87 / 54 Avg. Month to Date 0.08" Today’s Forecast High 78% Monday Sunrise: 6:40 AM Sunset: 8:46 PM Kochia Not as cool today with shower activity winding down. Record High 100 in 2001 Water Year to Date 12.95" Today’s Forecast Low 35% Tuesday Sunrise: 6:41 AM Sunset: 8:45 PM Mold: 8870 (High) We'll see a bit more sunshine on Sunday and Monday Record Low 41 in 1996 Avg. Water Year to Date10.10" A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Wednesday Sunrise: 6:42 AM Sunset: 8:43 PM Cladosporium, Smuts with temperatures starting to warm. Temperature and precipitation valid through 5 p.m. Courtesy of Asthma and Allergy of Idaho U. V. INDEX Dr.’s Kadlec and Henry Coeur d’ Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 56 to 64 Tonight’s Lows 32 to 41 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: The chance for rain will fade away Today Moonrise: 9:48 PM Moonset: 9:18 AM 74 / 53 BOISE 7 today with slightly warmer Sunday Moonrise: 10:09 PM Moonset: 10:21 AM Last New First Full The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming temperatures anticipated. It'll Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Sept. 4 Monday Moonrise: 10:31 PM Moonset: 11:26 AM more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com continue to warm up and dry out on Sunday and Monday. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston Today Tomorrow Monday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow 84 / 60 Today Highs/Lows 71 to 76/49 to 54 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Boise 73 51 mc 83 54 pc 87 55 pc Atlanta 93 71 pc 92 71 th Orlando 92 76 th 92 75 th Acapulco 89 76 th 87 77 th Moscow 65 46 sh 66 50 pc Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Bonners Ferry 75 54 mc 80 54 pc 80 51 sh Atlantic City 80 70 th 80 70 th Philadelphia 86 70 th 93 74 th Athens 87 73 sh 87 71 su Nairobi 70 53 r 69 47 r Showers and Burley 68 48 mc 78 50 pc 83 53 pc Baltimore 88 73 th 95 76 pc Phoenix 105 80 su 105 82 su Auckland 56 43 pc 56 50 pc Oslo 73 57 sh 68 53 sh 72 / 46 thunderstorms possible Challis 70 48 th 77 51 pc 84 52 pc Billings 77 53 th 83 55 pc Portland, ME 75 59 pc 74 60 sh Bangkok 81 76 sh 84 77 sh Paris 76 60 sh 77 56 th Coeur d’ Alene 74 53 mc 78 54 pc 78 53 pc Birmingham 93 72 pc 92 72 th Raleigh 97 71 pc 98 72 pc Beijing 92 68 sh 92 71 th Prague 79 53 pc 79 53 pc early today then Elko, NV 66 40 th 78 44 pc 84 46 pc Boston 77 62 pc 79 66 th Rapid City 80 57 th 85 58 pc Berlin 85 62 pc 82 58 pc Rio de Jane 81 61 pc 79 61 pc diminishing from the Eugene, OR 78 54 pc 80 55 pc 81 56 pc Charleston, SC 87 77 pc 89 78 pc Reno 83 53 su 89 58 pc Buenos Aires 58 37 pc 58 42 pc Rome 89 72 pc 87 71 th McCall outlook. Sunday will be Gooding 68 49 mc 78 51 pc 84 53 pc Charleston, WV 88 67 pc 90 69 pc Sacramento 93 59 su 99 60 su Cairo 99 68 pc 98 69 pc Santiago 64 42 pc 65 45 pc Grace 64 44 th 73 48 pc 80 49 pc Chicago 92 77 th 95 76 pc St. Louis 97 77 pc 95 77 pc Dhahran 111 91 pc 112 92 pc Seoul 79 66 sh 85 67 pc Salmonmostly dry and pleasant. 63 / 38 Hagerman 74 51 mc 85 54 pc 91 55 pc Cleveland 83 72 th 90 73 th St.Paul 91 72 th 89 66 th Geneva 68 45 sh 72 49 sh Sydney 59 41 sh 64 43 pc 70 / 48 Hailey 66 45 sh 73 48 pc 79 51 pc Denver 85 56 pc 84 55 pc Salt Lake City 100 76 pc 99 78 pc Hong Kong 87 83 th 86 84 th Tel Aviv 82 80 pc 83 81 pc Idaho Falls 64 47 th 73 49 pc 81 51 pc Des Moines 95 74 pc 93 73 pc San Diego 72 64 pc 74 65 pc Jerusalem 94 68 pc 93 69 pc Tokyo 86 72 th 75 72 sh Kalispell, MT 75 52 sh 80 51 pc 82 53 pc Detroit 82 73 th 93 73 th San Francisco 69 54 su 68 54 su Johannesburg 67 49 pc 68 45 pc Vienna 83 58 pc 82 57 pc PC/RSH Jerome 69 51 mc 79 53 pc 86 56 pc El Paso 99 72 th 100 73 th Seattle 68 56 r 73 56 sh Kuwait City 113 90 pc 114 91 pc Warsaw 76 55 pc 77 56 pc Lewiston 84 60 mc 87 61 mc 90 61 pc Fairbanks 77 53 pc 69 47 th Tucson 102 73 su 102 74 su London 75 52 pc 75 55 pc Winnipeg 65 58 sh 68 57 sh Caldwell Malad City 67 46 th 75 48 pc 84 52 pc Fargo 79 64 th 78 61 th Washington, DC 91 73 th 98 77 pc Mexico City 69 48 sh 68 49 sh Zurich 68 49 sh 73 53 sh 76 / 53 Idaho Falls Malta 70 45 mc 79 47 pc 85 51 pc Honolulu 88 75 sh 87 76 sh McCall 63 38 r 70 41 pc 73 40 pc Houston 95 76 th 95 76 th Boise Sun Valley 64 / 47 Missoula, MT 75 50 sh 84 52 pc 83 52 pc Indianapolis 90 71 pc 92 72 pc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 73 / 51 58 / 40 Pocatello 68 48 th 78 50 pc 85 51 pc Jacksonville 92 72 th 92 73 th 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Portland, OR 72 59 mc 76 58 sh 73 58 pc Kansas City 98 76 pc 94 74 pc Pocatello Rupert 71 48 mc 80 50 pc 86 54 pc Las Vegas 94 75 su 99 77 su Rupert 68 / 48 Rexburg 62 45 th 71 46 pc 78 49 pc Little Rock 95 73 pc 93 74 pc Mountain Home 71 / 48 73 / 53 Richland, WA 84 57 pc 84 59 pc 82 58 pc Los Angeles 74 64 su 75 65 su Rogerson 63 43 mc 68 50 pc 75 50 pc Memphis 95 75 pc 92 75 th Burley Salmon 70 48 r 80 48 pc 82 48 pc Miami 90 79 th 90 82 th Twin Falls Salt Lake City, UT 71 55 sh 78 64 su 87 67 pc Milwaukee 86 72 th 91 71 th 68 / 48 Fronts 70 / 51 Spokane, WA 92 72 pc 94 72 pc 92 71 th Nashville 94 72 pc 93 72 th Stanley 61 35 sh 69 37 pc 72 40 pc New Orleans 88 79 th 90 78 th Yesterday’s State Extremes - High: 74 at Lowell Low: 41 at Stanley Sun Valley 58 40 r 66 43 pc 71 47 pc New York 81 70 pc 88 75 th L Cold Yellowstone, MT 52 34 sh 62 35 pc 67 39 pc Oklahoma City 98 75 su 94 73 pc L weather key: su-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, mc-mostly cloudy, c-cloudy, Omaha 100 74 su 94 69 pc L th-thunderstorms, sh-showers,r-rain, sn-snow, fl-flurries, w-wind, m-missing Warm CANADIAN FORECAST Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY City City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W T-storms Calgary 78 55 pc 78 51 pc Saskatoon 85 57 pc 84 60 pc “If you don’t know where you are Cranbrook 71 43 pc 43 pc 69 Toronto 72 62 sh 85 72 th Valid to 6 p.m. today Edmonton 82 57 pc 82 56 pc Vancouver 60 53 r 63 50 pc Occluded Kelowna 74 46 pc 68 42 sh Victoria 62 54 r 67 55 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: going, you will wind up Lethbridge 79 57 pc 81 57 pc Winnipeg 65 58 sh 68 57 sh High: 107 at Bullhead City, Ariz. somewhere else!” Regina 72 55 pc 81 60 pc Low: 29 at Charleston, Nev. More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Lawrence “Yogi” Berra Get up-to-date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623.

AROUND THE NATION V IRGINIA Source: Ex-FBI Thursday at the southwest attempt to avoid takeoff. corner of Death Valley R ECORD MARLIN “What is going on here?” Court upholds agent will run TSA National Park after Las one of the pilots asks. The Obama administra- Vegas police reported the Just seconds before sniper conviction tion has told some members pair missing. The mother impact, Bland tells air traffic RICHMOND — A federal of Congress that it plans to told her rescuers her son had control officials to prepare appeals court in Virginia has pick a former FBI special died the day before. The for a crash. affirmed the capital murder agent to head the federal family’s dachshund also sur- “Roll the equipment, conviction and death sen- agency charged with keeping vived and was being cared we’re going off the end,” he tence of D.C.-area sniper terrorists off airplanes. for by sheriff’s deputies, said says. mastermind John Allen Erroll Southers would be San Bernardino County The plane shot off the end Muhammad. the fifth man to run the Sheriff’s Department Sgt. of the runway, ripped A three-judge panel of the Transportation Security Tim Lotspeich, who assisted through a fence and crossed 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Administration, which was in the rescue. a highway before coming to Appeals issued its unani- formed after the Sept. 11, rest in flames. Lemmon, mous ruling Friday. The 2001 terror attacks, accord- Bland and two others were panel rejected several claims ing to a Capitol Hill aide. The T EXAS killed. Former Blink-182 by Muhammad, including source spoke on condition of Man convicted of drummer Travis Barker and that he never should have anonymity because the aide DJ AM, whose real name is been allowed to act as his did not want to speak pub- rape freed after Adam Goldstein, were own lawyer for part of his licly about it before the injured. 2003 trial because he was announcement has been DNA tests too mentally impaired. made. HOUSTON — A man who F LORIDA The 2002 shootings by White House Spokesman spent 23 years in prison for a Muhammad and teenage Nick Shapiro said Friday that kidnapping and rape that Sen. to resign, return accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo the administration has no DNA tests show he may not terrorized the Washington, plans to announce any nom- have committed was to private sector D.C., area. In all, 10 people ination for the TSA post at released on bond Friday to ORLANDO — Republican were killed in four states, this time. his joyful family. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida including Alabama and State district Judge said Friday he will step down Louisiana, before the pair O HIO Michael McSpadden asked from the Senate before his moved on to Virginia, for an expedited release for term ends, adding fresh Maryland and D.C. Teen cleared of twin’s Ernest Sonnier, 46, who was intrigue over who will fill the death; plans to sue convicted of a 1985 sexual seat. W ASHINGTON assault and sentenced to life AP photo Martinez, the only COLUMBUS — An Ohio in prison. The Innocence White Marlin Open staff members handle a record blue marlin caught Hispanic Republican in the Panel: Senators’ VIP teenager cleared of killing his Project, a national organiza- by Bob Farris of Charlotte, N.C., on the boat No Problem, during the Senate, told reporters at a identical twin says he plans tion working to exonerate 36th annual White Marlin Tournament in Ocean City, Md., Wednesday. news conference he was loans broke no rules to sue authorities over his wrongfully convicted peo- leaving office of his “own The Senate ethics com- arrest. ple, began conducting new Farris broke a 20-year-old Maryland record Wednesday when he free will.’’He announced his mittee cleared Sens. Chris Derris Lewis said Friday tests last year that cast doubt snagged a blue marlin that weighed 1,062 pounds. That exceeds the decision in December not to Dodd and Kent Conrad of he lost his freedom and the on his guilt, attorneys said. previous record by more than 100 pounds. seek to re-election in 2010. breaking rules by getting chance to start his education Sonnier was released on “There’s no impending mortgages through a VIP at Ohio State University his own recognizance. He against other former school Court judge. reason, it’s just my desire to program, even as it scolded when he was arrested in will wear a GPS monitoring staff, according to court Tills says he’s embar- move on,’’he said. them Friday for not being January 2008. device and be supervised as a records. Johnson also will rassed and prays that the Martinez said the next more careful to avoid the The 19-year-old Lewis condition of his release while have to complete 150 hours victimized women will heal. phase of his life will be in the appearance of sweetheart says he made it through 18 attorneys move to have him community service and pay Tills’ lawyer says the private sector, but he didn’t deals. months in jail by reading the officially exonerated. a $2,000 fine. retired judge abused alcohol have any specific plans. The Select Committee on Bible, reading and praying. More than a dozen family Almost 20 videos dating and suggested Friday his “I will always be grateful Ethics told Dodd of His brother, 17-year-old members filled the court- to 2007 were discovered in personality may have to the people of Florida,’’he Connecticut and Conrad of Dennis Lewis, died defend- room to greet the relative March on a phone that was changed after coronary said. North Dakota in separate ing his mother during an whose company they said found at a clothing store and bypass surgery in 2002. Martinez’s decision puts letters that it found “no sub- apparent robbery at her had been stripped from later turned in to police. The Republican Gov. Charlie stantial credible evidence’’ home in a tough Columbus them. videos showed staff at the S. CAROLINA Crist — who is running to after a yearlong investigation neighborhood. “I’m just so happy,” said school forcing residents into replace him — in charge of that their mortgages from Police say they had pre- Sonnier’s mother, Altha fights, even kicking them to Pilots in crash heard filling the job in the interim. Countrywide Financial sumed a palm print of Derris Davis. egg them on. Crist said Friday that he Corp. broke Senate gift Lewis at the scene was made noise, hit brakes would not appoint himself, rules. The two influential in blood. A test on Thursday Ex-Texas school COLUMBIA — The pilots but wouldn’t discuss the Democrats got their mort- found there was no blood on N EW Y ORK of a Learjet that hurtled off a issue further. gages through a VIP program the print. worker pleads guilty Ex-judge gets South Carolina runway for those designated as Lewis says he will dedicate heard a noise and warned Man blames cat “friends’’ of then- his life to finding his broth- in fight club prison for recruiting controllers they were going Countrywide CEO Angelo er’s killer. McALLEN — A former to crash just seconds before paws for child porn Mozilo. worker at a Texas school prostitutes the fiery accident that killed JENSEN BEACH — The committee said par- where developmentally dis- BUFFALO — A retired them and two others and Florida investigators say a ticipants in the program C ALIFORNIA abled residents were forced New York judge is going to injured two celebrities, man accused of download- “were often offered quicker, Boy dies after into “fight club” bouts prison for procuring prosti- according to transcripts ing child pornography is more efficient loan process- pleaded guilty Friday to tutes for his social club. released Friday. blaming his cat. ing and some discounts,’’but getting stranded allowing the injury of a dis- Ronald Tills, who also What appeared to be a Keith Griffin of Jensen it also found that those bor- abled person and received a served in the state Assembly, routine departure from Beach is charged with 10 rowers didn’t necessarily get in Death Valley two-year suspended jail was sentenced Friday in fed- Columbia Metropolitan counts of possession of child the best financial deal avail- TRONA — An 11-year-old sentence. eral court in Buffalo to 18 Airport just before midnight pornography after detectives able. And in both Dodd’s and Las Vegas boy died after his Vincent Johnson, 22, months in prison after Sept. 19 quickly became a found more than 1,000 Conrad’s cases, the panel mother’s car got stuck in pleaded guilty to a lesser pleading guilty last year to disaster as the Learjet 60 images on his home com- said the loans they received sand for five days on their charge of reckless or negli- transporting prostitutes emitted a series of metal puter. would have been available to way to Death Valley for a gent injury to a disabled per- across state lines. clicks that drew the atten- According to a sheriff’s a wide variety of borrowers camping trip, officials said son through omission for not The 74-year-old Tills was tion of pilot Sarah Lemmon report Friday, Griffin told with comparable financial Friday. stopping the fights orches- a member of the Royal Order and her co-pilot, James investigators that his cat profiles. Carlos Sanchez and his trated by some staff mem- of Jesters when he hired Bland jumped on the computer Both senators have said 28-year-old mother set out bers at the Corpus Christi prostitutes, including illegal “What was that?” Bland keyboard while he was that at the time the mort- for an overnight trip to the State School. immigrants, to attend meet- asks. downloading music. He said gages were being written, area Aug. 1, but were strand- State District Judge ings in New York and out of “I don’t know,” Lemmon he had left the room and they didn’t know they were ed when their car got stuck Sandra Watts sentenced state between 2001 and says. “We’re not going found “strange things” on in the so-called “Friends of about 20 miles east of Trona. Johnson to the suspended 2008. though.” his computer when he Angelo’’program,and didn’t The mother’s name has not jail time and five years pro- One of the women had Moments later, using an returned. think they were getting spe- been released. bation in exchange for his appeared before him when expletive, Lemmon slams on cial deals. Their car was found agreement to testify in cases he was a state Supreme the plane’s brakes, in an — Wire reports Watch our video preview of Harrington Great Basin Conference football. still on top at PLAYER INTERVIEWS. SCHEDULES. COMMENTARY AND MORE. S Magicvalley.com/sports Firestone, Sports 4 Scoreboard, Sports 3 / NASCAR & NFL, Sports 4 / Comics, Sports 5 / Nation/World, Sports 6 / Community, Sports 7 Sports SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2009 SPORTS EDITOR MIKE CHRISTENSEN: (208) 735-3239 [email protected] At the top HOF weekend SWEET 16 all about

No. 1 Florida Buffalo With a Heisman Trophy winner at By John Wawrow quarterback and 20 returning Associated Press writer starters, the Florida Gators are almost everyone’s pick to repeat CANTON, Ohio — at BCS national champions. Practically giddy with excitement over his upcom- Non-BCS company ing induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ralph Wilson greeted Bruce Smith in the middle of a hotel ball- room to pose for a picture Friday afternoon. “It’s been fun,” said the 90-year-old Buffalo Bills owner, who then pointed to Smith, his former star defen- sive end. “It’s been fun because of him.”

No. 17 TCU HOF Induction All-American defensive end Jerry Ceremony Hughes leads the defense, while STAN BREWSTER/For the Times-News 5 p.m., ESPN QB Andy Dalton offers poise and Kyle Wilson (1) and the Boise State Broncos are the preseason No. 16 team in the nation in the USA Today Preseason Top 25 poll, released experience for the Horned Frogs, Friday. The ranking is the highest ever in the preseason for BSU. Smith was quick with a the preseason favorite in the response. “I think it goes Mountain West Conference. both ways,” he said. “And now we’re going to be part of BSU’s preseason ranking is program’s highest ever an elite class.” That’ll happen today, Times-News pretty successful season.” when Wilson and Smith are Boise State’s preseason ranking USA Today formally inducted along with Consider it a good place to start. marks the ninth straight year Boise Chiefs linebacker Derrick The Boise State Broncos are the No. State has been ranked in the Top 25 Preseason Top 25 Thomas, defensive back Rod 16 team in the USA Today preseason for at least one week of the season. The USA Today preseason Top 25 football coach- Woodson, offensive guard football coaches’ poll, the highest the The Broncos’ highest-ever ranking es’ poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, Randall McDaniel and Broncos have ever been ranked to came at the end of the 2006 season teams’ 2008 records, total points based on 25 receiver Bob Hayes. Thomas, open a season.The previous best pre- when BSU was No. 5 in the points for first place through one point for 25th whose career was cut short in season ranking came prior to the Associated Press poll after its 43-42 and final 2008 poll ranking: 2000 when he died following Record Pts 2008 Rank 2005 season when BSU was ranked win over Oklahoma in the Fiesta a car accident, and Hayes, No. 18 Utah 1. Florida (53) 13-1 1,466 1 18th in the Associated Press poll and Bowl. who died in 2002 at age 59, The Sugar Bowl champs follow 2. Texas (4) 12-1 1,386 3 19th in the coaches’ rankings. The Broncos were the highest- will both be inducted up on their undefeated 2008 3. Oklahoma (1) 12-2 1,358 5 The Broncos open the season Sept. ranked non-BCS school in the pre- 4. Southern Cal (1) 12-1 1,321 2 posthumously. campaign with new faces 3 against the Oregon Ducks, who are season rankings, but not by much. 5. Alabama 12-2 1,134 6 And Thomas’ induction is throughout the lineup. Running ranked No. 14 in the poll. TCU, the team that edged the 6. Ohio State 10-3 1,126 11 expected to be among the back Matt Asiata and linebacker 7.Virginia Tech 10-4 1,020 14 Boise State is coming off a 12-1 Broncos in the Poinsettia Bowl last most poignant moments of Sylvester Stevenson are the top 8. Penn State 11-2 988 8 record last season, capturing its sixth December, is ranked 17th, while the ceremony, because he returning starters. 9. LSU 8-5 917 nr Western Athletic Conference cham- Sugar Bowl champion Utah is 18th. 10. Mississippi 9-4 889 15 was regarded as one of his pionship and its seventh straight BYU checks in at No. 24. Nevada is 11. Oklahoma State 9-4 861 18 generation’s most charis- postseason bowl appearance. The the only other WAC team to receive 12. California 9-4 711 25 matic players. Broncos ended the 2008 campaign votes. The Wolf Pack ranks 40th 13. Georgia 10-3 707 10 What’s also hard to miss 14. Oregon 10-3 694 9 ranked 13th in the coaches’ poll and overall. 15. Georgia Tech 9-4 559 22 about this group are the Bills 11th in the media poll. Defending national champion 16. Boise State 12-1 542 13 connections, which will give While head coach Chris Petersen Florida tops the poll, receiving 53 of 17.TCU 11-2 461 7 this weekend a distinct didn’t speak with the media Friday 59 first-place votes. Texas is second, 18. Utah 13-0 404 4 Buffalo flavor. Not only are about his team’s poll position, he followed by Oklahoma, Southern 19. Florida State 9-4 371 23 two Bills being enshrined, addressed his squad’s high expecta- California, Alabama, Ohio State, 20. North Carolina 8-5 293 nr but the team will be playing 21. Iowa 9-4 257 20 tions at the WAC media football pre- Virginia Tech, Penn State, LSU and 22. Nebraska 9-4 236 nr Tennessee in the Hall of view in July. Mississippi. 23. Notre Dame 7-6 194 nr Fame game on Sunday, when “Our whole mantra is going to be Texas picked up four first-place 24. Brigham Young 10-3 178 21 Terrell Owens makes his No. 24 BYU that one game at a time, one day at votes, while Oklahoma and Southern 25. Oregon State 9-4 165 19 debut in a Buffalo uniform. Last year’s Quest for Perfection time theme,”said Petersen. California each had one. The USA Others receiving votes (with 2008 records): As of Friday evening, Hall fell short, but the Cougars are “I think that’s really important Today Board of Coaches is made up of Kansas (8-5) 138; Michigan State (9-4) 136; officials reported that 30 Texas Tech (11-2) 114; Cincinnati (11-3) 90; loaded at the offensive skill posi- for our guys to not get caught up in 59 head coaches at Division I-A insti- Pittsburgh (9-4) 64; West Virginia (9-4) 55; percent of enshrinement tions behind QB Max Hall, tight the all the hype and not get caught tutions; all members of the American Rutgers (8-5) 51; Miami (Fla.) (7-6) 46; Missouri tickets sold have been pur- end Dennis Pitta and running up in any one game. We need our Football Coaches Association. (10-4) 44; Illinois (5-7) 38; Clemson (7-6) 30; chased by fans from Buffalo back Harvey Unga. They should guys to really live those words. If they The Associated Press preseason South Carolina (7-6) 18; UCLA (4-8) 14; Auburn telephone area codes. be improved on defense. and we can do that, I think we have a Top 25 will be released Aug. 22. (5-7) 12; Nevada (7-6) 11; South Florida (8-5) 11; That’s no surprise to Kentucky (7-6) 9; North Carolina State (6-7) 7; Smith. Arkansas (5-7) 6; Wisconsin (7-6) 6; Northwestern (9-4) 5; Southern Mississippi (7-6) “It will be exciting. It will 4; Wake Forest (8-5) 4; Arizona (8-5) 3; Boston be loud,” said Smith, recall- College (9-5) 3; Central Michigan (8-5) 3; East ing how 80,000 fans would Carolina (9-5) 3; Colorado (5-7) 2; Maryland (8- fill Ralph Wilson Stadium in 5) 2; Navy (8-5) 2; Tennessee (5-7) 2; Houston blizzard-like conditions.“It’s (8-5) 1; Michigan (3-9) 1; Minnesota (7-6) 1; Troy Follow the Broncos’ fall camp at Magicvalley.com/blogs/bsu (8-5) 1. See HOF, Sports 2 Newell is not your average rookie A’s release Giambi By Linda Brittsan Slugger was hitting .193 Times-News correspondent TONIGHT AT MVS INSIDE Along with the Magic Valley Pipe The Associated Press Red Sox cut Smoltz. It may be his first season Street Stocks, MVS will also of competitive racing at showcase the Budweiser Super OAKLAND, Calif. — Jason See Sports 2 Magic Valley Speedway, but Stocks, Quale’s Electronics Giambi’s second stint with John Newell has already put Hornets and Jr. Stingers. The the Oakland Athletics didn’t long as he can. My impres- himself in contention for traveling series’ Race Trucks pan out as sion was he was going to try two titles with the Magic and Idaho Super Sixes will be either side to continue.” Valley Pipe Street Stocks part of tonight’s action as well. had hoped. Giambi’s aching body division. Gates open at 3 p.m., qualifying On Friday, could make that tough. The “You go out there to have begins at 5:30 and green flag they parted 2000 AL MVP for the A’s, fun and race and that’s what racing starts at 6. ways — most he’s been on the disabled list I’m doing,” Newell said. Special note: Magic Valley certainly for since July 20 with a strained “But I’m glad I’m sitting Speedway has announced that good this right quadriceps muscle. first in points and rookie of LINDA BRITTSAN/For the Times-News former NASCAR star Sterling Giambi time. “We’re at a point where the year. It would be nice to John Newell leads the points standings in the Magic Valley Pipe Marlin will be driving a McKean Giambi we have a couple of first hold on to it all the way was released by the A’s, cut- basemen, younger guys, Street Stocks division and is also favored to capture Rookie of the Motorsports car in the Pepsi through. It just goes to show Late Models races Saturday, ting short the struggling we’d like to play. This gives you don’t have to have Year honors this season at Magic Valley Speedway. August 22. Look for more news slugger’s return to his first him a chance maybe to go experience out there run- on this special event as the date major league club. It’s somewhere else and play,” ning a car.” said. “I’ve known Craig and guy who drove a sprint car. I gets closer. unclear whether he will said A’s manager Bob Geren. Of course, Newell was not Kami for awhile and she drove it a few times – not catch on with another club “He did a lot for our team, completely unfamiliar with asked me if I wanted to race racing but hot-lapping it. which was preceded by a or whether this could be the both this year and in the the 8-cylinder Chevrolet it for her. Then I ended up But this is just something fifth- and second-place end of a 15-year career. past.” Chevelle owned by former buying it.” I’ve wanted to do for finishes in the main event. “I would have no idea The 38-year-old first Streets Stocks driver Kami Getting behind the dri- awhile.” While he has avoided what the chances are of baseman and designated Nuthak and her husband. ver’s seat has been an ambi- Newell has made a recent complete catastrophe at that,” A’s general manager hitter had returned to “I did a lot of work on this tion for Newell. surge in the points stand- MVS, Newell remembers an Billy Beane said on a confer- Oakland this season after car as far as paint work and “Years ago when I was in ings with the help of his ence call. “Jason’s one of different things,” Newell California I used to pit for a June 27 main-event win, See NEWELL, Sports 2 those guys who will play as See GIAMBI, Sports 2 Sports 2 Saturday, August 8, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho LOCAL SPORTS TRYOUTS Following are high school and middle Information: Hannah Clark at 208-404-9292. school/junior high sports tryouts submitted to Tigers hold off Twins the Times-News. Minico Football: The first day of practice starts at 8 DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera Red Sox cut Smoltz HIGH SCHOOL a.m.,Aug. 10, and the first contest is against and Alex Avila homered in a six- Bishop Kelly on Aug. 29 in Boise. Information: run first inning and Detroit held NEWYORK (AP) — John Smoltz may Buhl Tim Perrigot at 436-8899. on for a 10-8 victory over have thrown the last pitch of his sto- Football: There will be a player/parent meeting Boys soccer: The Minico boys soccer program Minnesota on Friday night. ried career. for this fall’s high school players at 6 p.m., will hold tryouts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., It was Avila’s first major The Boston Red Sox cut the strug- Tuesday in the high school gym. Students who Monday,Aug 10, and Tuesday at the soccer league homer, and the son of gling Smoltz on Friday, a day after wish to participate must attend, and those field at West Minico Middle School.Athletes Tigers’ vice president and assis- the New York Yankees sent the 42- who have yet to check out gear may do so at 5 need to bring completed physical forms, soc- tant general manager Al Avila year-old righty to yet another early p.m. that day. Information: Stacy Wilson at cer shoes, shin guards and water. Information: finished with two hits and four exit. 308-6170. Armando Tapia at 219-0395. RBIS in his second game in the Red Sox general manager Theo Volleyball: A parent/player meeting will be held Girls soccer: Tryouts will be held from 6:30 to big leagues. Placido Polanco had Epstein traveled down to New York at 6 p.m.,Wednesday in the school gym. 8:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the Minico four hits and drove in a run for to personally tell Smoltz that the Tryouts begin Friday,Aug. 14, with sessions High School soccer fields. Players should bring Detroit. team had designated him for assign- Joe Mauer homered, knocked from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.Tryouts con- cleats, shin guards, water and the necessary ment.The move gives Boston 10 in three runs and had four hits tinue from 8 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday,Aug. 15. paperwork. Information: Dennis Haynes at days to trade, release or send for the Twins, while Denard Athletes must have a current physical to par- 208-436-1747. Smoltz to the minors. Span had four hits. ticipate. Information: Denny Moretto 308- Cross country: Practice starts at 4 p.m., Friday, “When he woke up today, he said, 4772. Aug. 14, on the school track. AP photo ‘How can I help the team win?”‘ ORIOLES 7,BLUE JAYS 5 Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila rounds Epstein said.“But he’s a realist and Burley TORONTO — Nolan Reimold third base after hitting a two-run home understands the results have not Shoshone had two RBIs to help Baltimore run against the Minnesota Twins in the been what we were looking for.” Football: The Burley High football team will hold Football: Practice begins at 7 p.m., Monday. rookie right-hander Jason a mandatory parent/player meeting at 7 a.m., Volleyball: There is a mandatory meeting at 7 Berken win for the first time first inning Friday in Detroit. Monday in the school’s gym. Drug testing will p.m.,Tuesday in the high school gymnasium. since May 26. marked the first time since 1976 follow at 7:30 a.m. and the Bobcats’first prac- Practice begins at 7 a.m., Friday,Aug. 14. Berken (2-9) allowed three that the longtime AL East rivals CARDINALS 6, PIRATES 4 tice at 8:30 a.m.All paperwork must be turned All players must have a physical completed runs and five hits in six innings. had gone into extra innings tied PITTSBURGH — Ryan in prior to practice. Information: coach Eugene before the first practice. He walked two and struck out 0-0. Ludwick’s sacrifice fly in the Kramer at 431-3622. six. Boston ace Josh Beckett and eighth inning scored the go- Boys soccer: Tryouts will be held at 7:45 a.m. Twin Falls the Yankees’ A.J. Burnett started ahead run and St. Louis and 6 p.m. on Monday. Paperwork may be ATHLETICS 9, ROYALS 4 off the pitchers’ duel. New York stretched Pittsburgh’s losing Cross country: picked up Thursday and Friday during school First practices are set for 6:30 KANSAS CITY, MO. — Vin star Derek Jeter got up three streak to six games. registration. Information: Wes Nyblade at 208- a.m. and 3 p.m., Friday,Aug. 14, at Jerry Mazzaro ended a personal eight- times with a runner on third base Chris Carpenter (11-3) fell 677-3319. Kleinkopf Track (morning) and Centennial Park game losing streak and Cliff and couldn’t drive in anyone. behind 4-2 in the third — as Girls soccer: Tryouts will be held at 6:30 a.m., (afternoon). Information: Marty Grindstaff at Pennington had his first career many runs as he allowed in his Monday and Tuesday. Information: Sarah 733-2915. three-hit game for Oakland. National League previous four starts combined — Edwards at 208-380-5468. Football: Equipment checkout for the football Mazzaro (3-8), a 22-year-old before finishing with five team will run from 6 to 10 p.m., Monday and rookie, picked up his first victory MARLINS 3, PHILLIES 2 shutout innings to improve to 6- from 8 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.,Tuesday at since June 7. He gave up three PHILADELPHIA — Ricky 0 in his last seven starts. Canyon Ridge Baun Gymnasium. Practice starts Friday,Aug. Soccer: runs and eight hits in five Nolasco pitched seven sharp The boys team tryouts run from 5:30 to 14, and will run from 8 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 8:15 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at the innings. innings, Nick Johnson and Cody ASTROS 6, BREWERS 3 p.m. at the practice field south of Bruin Sunway Soccer Complex.The girls team will Ross hit solo homers and Florida HOUSTON — Jason Michaels Stadium. Information: Allyn Reynolds at 539- hold tryouts from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to INDIANS 6, WHITE SOX 2 beat Philadelphia. homered twice for Houston and 3881. 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at Sunway CHICAGO — Kelly Shoppach Coming a sweep by last-place Bud Norris struck out seven in Soccer: Tryouts for boys soccer will be held at 9 Soccer Complex. Students must attend all ses- hit a two-run homer and a solo Washington, the Marlins six effective innings in his a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through sions and bring cleats, shin guards, a ball and shot to lead Cleveland. snapped a three-game losing Minute Maid Park debut. Wednesday,Aug. 12, at Sunway Soccer water.They must have physical examinations The Indians won despite streak and moved within six Norris (2-0), a 24-year-old Complex.The girls’tryouts are at 5:30 p.m. turned into the school or they may be brought grounding into six double plays, games of first-place rookie, allowed two runs and those days, also at the complex. Information: to practice to play. Parents/Guardians need to tying an American League Philadelphia, which has lost six three hits in his second major- sign releases before players can try out. Jose Morales at 420-2352 (boys soccer), Katie record for the 14th time. They of nine, in the NL East. league start. He came up from Information: Brian Gillenwater (boys) at 871- Kauffman at 410-2881 (girls soccer). have won 11 of their last 16 the minors on July 29, and threw 7043 and Christa Tackett (girls) at 404-4248. Volleyball: Tryouts are set for 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 games. ROCKIES 6, CUBS 2 seven shutout innings to win his to 6 p.m., Friday,Aug. 14, and Saturday,Aug. DENVER —Colorado took first start last Sunday in St. 15, in Baun Gymnasium. Information: B.J. Price RED SOX, YANKS 0-0 advantage of the late scratch of Louis. Castleford at 863-2518. THROUGH 14 INNINGS Chicago starter Carlos Football: Practice will start Monday with two-a- NEW YORK — The Boston Zambrano for a 6-3 victory. NATIONALS 7,DIAMONDBACKS 6 days. All athletes must have a current physi- Wendell Red Sox and New York Yankees About 15 minutes before the WASHINGTON — Josh cal on file prior to practice. Information: Tracy played all night, and were still start of the game, Zambrano was Willingham hit a two-run single Vulgamore at 208-308-0935. Football: A parent/player meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Monday in the high school commons. waiting for someone to score a scratched because of a recur- in the seventh inning, and Volleyball: Practice will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, run. rence of a lower back injury. The Washington won its season-best Aug. 14, in the gym.All athletes must have a Anyone one interested in playing this fall should attend. Players will be issued equip- The teams were scoreless Rockies jumped on emergency sixth straight. current physical on file prior to practice. through 14 innings well after fill-in Sean Marshall for three ment on Thursday,Aug. 13, with seniors at 5 Information: Oscar Flores at 208-316-0564. midnight arrived on Friday. This runs in two innings. p.m., juniors at 5:30, sophomores at 6 and — The Associated Press freshman at 6:30. Practices begins Friday,Aug. Declo 14, at 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Boys soccer: Practice begins Monday and will Volleyball: Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, MVS POINT STANDINGS run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the high school Aug. 12, and Thursday,Aug. 13, with the first fields. Incoming freshmen and juniors must Newell Pepsi Late Models: 1. Kris McKean 1139, 2. TJ Woodhall practice on Friday,Aug.14. Information: Julie Continued from Sports 1 have current physicals to participate. Players Lund at 536-5590. 1050, 3. Cliff Chester 969, 4. Dan Lowther 954, 5. Jeff should bring soccer cleats, shin guards and especially disheartening night at the track. Wade 922. water. Information: Tim Henrickson at 208- “There was one race when my brother was Mountain Dew Modifieds: 1. Rick Fowble 941, 2. Scott 654-2611, 678-1131 or 312-4270. MIDDLE SCHOOL/ driving a car and he hit Rob (Roche), then Rob Gilligan 769, 3. Dustin Miller 737,4. Shelby Stroebel JUNIOR HIGH came down into me and took me out for the rest of 287,5. Sam Harris 242. Dietrich that race. That was hard to swallow,”Newell said. Budweiser Super Stocks: 1. Jerry McKean 1103, 2. Allen Burley Fortunately, Newell owns and operates Rock Williams 1018, 3. Kris McKean 1003, 4. Norm Hatke Football: Practice begins at 7:30 a.m., Monday. Volleyball: Tryouts will be held from 3-5 p.m., Creek Auto Body in Twin Falls. Players must bring all pertinent school paper- 826, 5. Jason Abbott 785. Friday,Aug. 14 and Saturday,Aug. 15 in the “We have a lot of drivers from the class who NAPA Pony Stocks: 1. Ray Homolka 876, 2. Michael work and complete physical forms. west gym.All seventh-graders must have a work on their cars here. All but about three have Volleyball: Practice begins at 8 a.m., Friday, Stuart 727,3. Josh Pitz 670, 4. Wade Henslee 577,5. physical prior to tryouts and eighth-graders my name on them,”he added. “And with the rule Stacey Jensen 298. Aug. 14. Players must bring all pertinent school must have one on file. Information: Don Terry changes that (MVS owner) Eddy (McKean) put paperwork and complete physical forms. Magic Valley Pipe Street Stocks: 1. John Newell 982, 2. at 677-2522. into effect with the tires and spring and shocks — Steve Edens 952, 3. Jim Shirley 908, 4. Chase basically everybody is starting over. It’s a learning Carroway 869, 5. Rob Roche 841. Filer Filer curve for everyone out there, which makes it bet- Quale’s Electronics Hornets: 1. Bob Gilligan 840, 2. Jeff ter for me. We’re all in the same boat trying to get Cross country: Practice begins at 9 a.m., Friday, Football: A parent meeting will be held at 6 Peck 745, 3. JB Rogers 716, 4. Brennen VanderMeer everything set up in the car this year.” Aug. 14, at the track. Information: Ken Young at p.m., Monday,Aug. 17,in the middle school 708, 5. Jenna Quale 653. With five races remaining, Newell remains 731-8956. gym. Uniforms and equipment will be handed Jr. Stingers: 1. Taylor Patrick 350, 2. Russell Dalton optimistic about his chance to catch at least one Football: Practices begin at 6:30 a.m., Monday out to players (grades 7-8) at the meeting.The 342, 3. Dustin Patrick 340, 4. Hannah Newhouse 120, title. at the old football field behind the elementary first practice will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., 5. Caitlin Stroebel 110. school.Two-a-day practices continue through “If I can come in the top three the next five Race Trucks: 1. Jeff Pohlman 870, 2. Johnny Pierre Tuesday,Aug. 18. Players should wear helmets, races, I think that I’ll win the championship and the Red and White scrimmage on Friday,Aug. shoulder pads,T-shirts and cleats. 846, 3. Ken Fortner 750, 4. Scott Luttmer 696, 5. Lou 21. Information: Russell Burnum at 521-7096 rookie of the year. It just depends how the num- Each student must have a physical and must Andersen 694. or 543-6249. bers fall when we drop our two worse races.” pay a sports fee to participate. Information: Boys soccer: Tryouts will be held from 4 to 6 Coach Dong at 948-0390. p.m., Monday. Information: Bill Sweet at 208- 420-1585. Volleyball: Tryouts are Friday,Aug. 14, and O’Leary HOF Saturday,Aug. 15. Grades 10 through 12 are Cross country: Practice beings at 4 p.m., Friday, Continued from Sports 1 sharing, something NFL owners Super Bowls with three different from 9 a.m. to noon and freshmen are 2 to 4 Aug. 14, behind the gym at Twin Falls High going to be incredible to see all of had been against. teams — Pittsburgh, Baltimore p.m. Information: Kristan Young at 731-8954. School.There will be practice each day the fol- them out again.” Hall of Fame guard Billy Shaw, and Oakland — and won one lowing week. Smith, the No. 1 pick in the who played for the Bills in the with the Ravens in 2001. Kimberly Football: Registration for the seventh- and 1985 draft out of Virginia Tech, 1960s,spent part of the day with Thomas was a fierce pass eighth-grade football teams will be held from 8 went on to become one of the Wilson and said: “He’s like a lit- rusher, who registered the most Cross country: Practice begins at 7:30 a.m., league’s most dominant pass- tle boy right now with a new sacks of any player in the 1990s. Friday,Aug. 14, at the high school.There will a.m. to 3 p.m.,Tuesday and Wednesday,Aug. 12, at O’Leary Middle School. rushers and will be inducted in candy bar.” A nine-time Pro Bowl selection also be a practice at 7 a.m., Monday,Aug. 17.All his first year of eligibility. In 19 The same goes for McDaniel, during an 11-year career, runners must have a current physical on file to Soccer: Tryouts will be held at 6 p.m.,Aug. 10, on the O’Leary soccer field for both boys and seasons with Buffalo and who didn’t expect to be inducted Thomas still holds the NFL participate. Information: Kelly Gibbons at 423- Washington, he registered a after playing such a low-profile record for most sacks in a game, 6303. girls soccer. Please bring a No. 5 soccer ball and plenty of water. league-record 200 sacks and position. seven, and his 126 1/2 sacks rank Football: Practices begin Friday,Aug. 14, at the played a pivotal role in helping “I didn’t have big goals. My fourth among linebackers. field behind the high school gym. Equipment Volleyball: Tryouts for the seventh- and eighth- grade teams are set for Friday,Aug. 14, and the Bills make a still-unmatched goal was mainly to win a starting And then there’s Hayes, who checkout will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. and 7 to four consecutive Super Bowl job and get to play,” said earned the nickname “The 9 p.m.,Thursday,Aug. 13, at the old gym. Saturday,Aug. 15, at the Twin Falls High School gym. Seventh-grade tryouts run from 10:30 appearances in the early 1990s. McDaniel, a 12-time Pro Bowl Bullet,”and helped revolutionize Practice begins at 7 a.m., Friday.All players Wilson was one of the eight selection during a 14-year the receiver position during an must complete athletic physicals to partici- a.m. to noon, and eighth-grade tryouts run from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Students must have original owners to establish the career, most of it spent with 11-year career — the first 10 in pate.There will be a player/parent meeting at American Football League in Minnesota. Dallas, and one in San Francisco 6 p.m., Monday,Aug. 17,at the high school physical forms on file at the school. Information: Skip McFarlin (soccer, football, 1959, and played a significant Woodson, inducted in his first — that ended in 1975.A star track gym.Two-a-day practices will continue role in the AFL-NFL merger. His year of eligibility, was an 11-time athlete who won two gold through the annual scrimmage and KHS volleyball) at 733-2155, Coach Atkins (cross country) at 736-8779. talks with then-Baltimore Colts Pro Bowl selection. He was a medals at the 1964 Olympics in Booster Club Barbecue on Saturday,Aug. 22. owner Carroll Rosenbloom set triple threat at cornerback, safe- Tokyo, Hayes’ 71 career touch- Information: Kirby Bright at 423-6298 or 308- the framework of the merger ty and as a kick returner. down catches remain a 8520. Robert Stuart deal,because it included revenue Woodson appeared in three Cowboys’ record. Volleyball: Tryouts for the 2009 team will begin Football: A mandatory parents and players at 9 a.m., Friday,Aug. 14, at the high school meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday at gym. Information: Lawrence Pfefferle at 731- Robert Stuart Gym.The meeting is for players 6623. entering grades 7-8. Physicians will be on hand Giambi to provide physicals for $10. Equipment check- Continued from Sports 1 rated portion of the $400,000 Giambi’s legs have been Jerome out will start after the meeting. Information: seven pressure-packed years league minimum. The A’s are bothering him for months, Football: The first football practice is at 8 a.m., Jerod Sweesy at 208-539-5772. with the New York Yankees, still responsible for his buyout. limiting his time in the field. Monday. Students must have school district Soccer: The boys soccer team tryouts will be agreeing in January to a one- “I don’t know all the cir- The injuries, however, weren’t paperwork and a physical completed prior to held from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m., Monday and year contract that guaranteed cumstance surrounding it. All considered career threatening. the first practice. Information: Gary Krumm at Tuesday at Sunway Soccer Complex. Students him $5.25 million. That includ- we hear is he’s released,” said “I talked to Jason quite a bit,” 731-3709 or Sid Gambles at 410-2536. must bring a ball, cleats and shin guards. ed a $6.5 million club option the A’s Nomar Garciaparra. Beane said. “Everyone knows Volleyball: Tryouts will be held from 6 to 8 a.m. Physical examinations must be turned in to for 2010 with a $1.25 million “That’s all I’ve gotten. I Jason is a great guy and this is and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday,Aug. 14, and from 7 to 9 the school or they may be brought to the try- buyout. haven’t had a chance to talk to not something any of us envi- a.m., Saturday,Aug. 15, at the school gym. outs. Parents/Guardians need to sign releases Giambi was making $4 mil- him. I don’t really understand sioned. He always was upbeat Players must have a physical and school dis- before players can try out. Information: John lion this season, so another all the circumstances sur- and, as he always does, trict paperwork completed prior to tryouts. Bartlett at 420-6527. team would owe him the pro- rounding it.” thanked us for everything.” Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Saturday, August 8, 2009 Sports 3 SCOREBOARD

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m. Elbert W,2-0 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 Anders Hansen 73-71—144 +4 AUTO RACING Milwaukee at Houston, 12:05 p.m. R.Soriano pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. Y.E. Yang 72-72—144 +4 Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. Umpires—Home, Laz Diaz; First, Eric Cooper; Second, Mike Jim Furyk 73-71—144 +4 NASCAR Sprint Cup Cincinnati at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m. GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN Reilly; Third, Chuck Meriwether. Graeme McDowell 73-71—144 +4 N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 2:05 p.m. T—3:13. A—46,399 (56,000). Mathew Goggin 73-71—144 +4 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m. At The Glen Lineup Championship, semifinal matches, at PADRES 8, METS 3 After Friday Qualifying; Race Sunday AL Boxes TV SCHEDULE Legends Reno-Tahoe Open At Watkins Glen International St. Louis (same-day tape) New York San Diego Friday Watkins Glen, N.Y. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 5 AUTO RACING 4:30 p.m. ab r h bi ab r h bi At Montreaux G&Cc Lap Length: 2.45 Miles Pagan cf 5 0 1 0 Gwynn cf 4 1 1 1 Baltimore Toronto 8 a.m. Cora 2b 4 1 1 0 Eckstn 2b 4 2 1 0 Reno, Nev. (Car Number In Parentheses) ab r h bi ab r h bi TGC — PGA Tour, Reno-Tahoe Open, Purse: $3 Million 1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 123.633. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, DWrght 3b 3 1 0 0 AdGnzl 1b 4 1 1 3 BRorts 2b 2 0 0 0 Scutaro ss 4 0 0 0 third round, at Reno, Nev. Francr rf 4 1 1 0 Kzmnff 3b 5 0 2 1 Yardage: 7,472 - Par 72 2. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 123.619. AdJons cf 5 1 1 0 A.Hill 2b 5 0 2 1 pole qualifying for Zippo 200, at Second Round 3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 123.093. HORSE RACING Tatis lf 4 0 2 1 Venale rf 4 1 0 0 Markks rf 4 1 1 2 Lind dh 4 1 0 0 DnMrp 1b 4 0 2 0 Headly lf 2 2 1 0 John Rollins 70-62—132 -12 4. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 123.045. A.Huff dh 5 1 2 1 Overay 1b 2 1 0 0 Watkins Glen, N.Y. 1:30 p.m. Shaun Micheel 69-65—134 -10 5. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 122.824. Santos c 3 0 0 0 HBlanc c 4 1 3 1 Reimld lf 4 0 1 2 V.Wells cf 4 1 2 2 10 a.m. NBC — Standardbreds, The Berroa ss 4 0 0 0 ECarer ss 4 0 1 1 Robert Garrigus 69-67—136 -8 6. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 122.652. Pie pr-lf 1 1 0 0 Rios rf 3 1 1 2 Marc Leishman 68-68—136 -8 7. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 122.519. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, prac- LHrndz p 1 0 0 0 Richrd p 3 0 1 1 Mora 3b 5 0 1 0 Encrnc 3b 4 0 1 0 Hambletonian, at East Rutherford, Dessns p 0 0 0 0 Grgrsn p 0 0 0 0 Chris Riley 72-64—136 -8 8. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 122.514. Wggntn 1b 4 1 1 1 Barajs c 4 0 0 0 tice for Heluva Good! Sour Cream Ryan Palmer 69-68—137 -7 9. (08) Boris Said, Ford, 122.495. N.J. Reed ph 1 0 0 0 OSalazr ph 1 0 1 0 Wieters c 3 1 2 1 Inglett lf 4 1 2 0 Reddng p 0 0 0 0 MAdms p 0 0 0 0 Rod Pampling 67-70—137 -7 10. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 122.081. CIzturs ss 3 1 1 0 Dips, at Watkins Glen, N.Y. 2:30 p.m. Troy Matteson 71-66—137 -7 11. (07) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 122.039. SGreen p 0 0 0 0 Mujica p 0 0 0 0 Totals 36 7 10 7 Totals 34 5 8 5 11:30 a.m. ESPN — NTRA, Arlington Million and Sullivn ph 1 0 1 0 Vaughn Taylor 68-69—137 -7 12. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 121.872. Baltimore 000 004 030 — 7 Jonathan Kaye 68-69—137 -7 13. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 121.864. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Totals 34 3 8 1 Totals 35 8 12 8 Toronto 020 010 020 — 5 Beverly D. Stakes, at Arlington New York 000 003 000 — 3 Rich Barcelo 68-69—137 -7 14. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 121.759. LOB—Baltimore 8, Toronto 6. 2B—Markakis (34), Wieters ``Happy Hour Series,’’final practice Parker Mclachlin 69-69—138 -6 15. (71) Andy Lally, Chevrolet, 121.722. Heights, Ill. San Diego 204 010 10x — 8 (8), A.Hill (22), Encarnacion (2), Inglett (1). HR—V.Wells (11), for Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips, at E—Cora (7), Gwynn (7), E.Cabrera (7). DP—New York 1, San Joe Ogilvie 70-68—138 -6 16. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 121.653. Rios (13). SF—Rios. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Spencer Levin 68-70—138 -6 17. (55) Patrick Carpentier, Toyota, 121.509. Diego 2. LOB—New York 8, San Diego 9. 2B—Tatis (13), IP H R ER BB SO Watkins Glen, N.Y. 2 p.m. Eckstein (19), H.Blanco (6). HR—Ad.Gonzalez (29). SF— Jeff Quinney 69-69—138 -6 18. (44) Aj Allmendinger, Dodge, 121.427. Baltimore Rocco Mediate 70-68—138 -6 19. (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 121.377. 1 p.m. Ad.Gonzalez. Berken W,2-9 6 5 3 3 2 6 FOX — Boston at N.Y.Yankees IP H R ER BB SO Steve Pate 68-71—139 -5 20. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 121.359. Albers H,6 1 1-3 1 2 2 1 1 ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Martin Laird 72-67—139 -5 21. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 121.315. 5 p.m. New York C.Ray H,4 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 Zippo 200, at Watkins Glen, N.Y. Li.Hernandez L,7-6 5 8 7 7 4 2 James Nitties 69-70—139 -5 22. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 121.284. Ji.Johnson S,3-6 1 1 0 0 0 0 WGN — Cleveland at Chicago White Steve Elkington 69-71—140 -4 23. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 121.279. Dessens 1 1 0 0 0 0 Toronto AVP VOLLEYBALL Sox Redding 1 3 1 1 1 0 Grant Waite 68-72—140 -4 24. (26) Jamie Mcmurray, Ford, 121.254. R.Romero L,10-5 6 5 4 4 2 3 Matt Kuchar 72-68—140 -4 25. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 121.247. 2:30 p.m. S.Green 1 0 0 0 0 0 Carlson 2-3 1 0 0 1 1 8 p.m. San Diego Steve Flesch 71-69—140 -4 26. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 121.185. League 1 4 3 3 0 0 NBC — Hermosa Beach Open, Patrick Sheehan 71-69—140 -4 27. (96) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 121.117. FSN — Tampa Bay at Seattle Richard W,1-0 52-3 5 3 3 4 5 Accardo 1-3 0 0 0 2 0 women’s championship match, at Gregerson 1 1-3 1 0 0 0 1 Wil Collins 70-70—140 -4 28. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 121.109. Camp 1 0 0 0 1 1 NFL FOOTBALL Kris Blanks 71-69—140 -4 29. (43) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 121.109. M.Adams 1 1 0 0 0 1 WP—League. Hermosa Beach, Calif. 5 p.m. Mujica 1 1 0 0 0 2 Michael Allen 72-69—141 -3 30. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 121.071. Umpires—Home, Jim Wolf; First, Gary Cederstrom; Second, Jonathan Byrd 69-72—141 -3 31. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 121.046. GOLF Umpires—Home, Angel Hernandez; First, Marvin Hudson; Fieldin Culbreth; Third, Adrian Johnson. ESPN — Ceremony, Pro Football Hall Second, Lance Barksdale; Third, Randy Marsh. Eric Axley 70-71—141 -3 32. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 121.009. T—2:54. A—30,795 (49,539). 10 a.m. of Fame Induction, at Canton, Ohio Kevin Na 71-70—141 -3 33. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 120.993. T—2:33. A—18,880 (42,691). Alex Cejka 72-69—141 -3 34. (34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 120.848. TGC — PGA Tour/WGC, Bridgestone TENNIS INDIANS 6, WHITE SOX 2 Mark Wilson 71-70—141 -3 35. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 120.838. Invitational, third round, at Akron, 5 p.m. Chris Dimarco 72-69—141 -3 36. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 120.615. Cleveland Chicago Ohio Northwest League Ted Purdy 73-68—141 -3 37. (09) Ron Fellows, Chevrolet, 120.581. ab r h bi ab r h bi ESPN2 — ATP,Legg Mason Classic, All Times MDT Tag Ridings 73-68—141 -3 38. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 120.465. Sizemr cf 4 1 2 0 Pdsdnk cf 5 0 2 0 Noon semifinal, at Washington EAST W L Pct. GB Troy Kelly 70-71—141 -3 39. (04) P.J. Jones, Toyota, 120.416. ACarer ss 4 0 1 0 Bckhm 3b 4 1 1 1 CBS — PGA Tour/WGC, Bridgestone Matt Jones 71-70—141 -3 40. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 120.088. Choo rf 3 1 1 0 Dye rf 3 0 1 0 8 p.m. Tri-City (Rockies) 28 18 .609 — Bob Heintz 73-69—142 -2 41. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 119.9. Invitational, third round, at Akron, Spokane (Rangers) 20 26 .435 8 Carlos Franco 70-72—142 -2 JhPerlt 3b 4 0 2 1 Thome dh 4 0 1 1 ESPN2 — WTATour, LA Boise (Cubs) 18 28 .391 10 42. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 119.858. Hafner dh 3 1 0 0 Konerk 1b 4 0 0 0 Ohio Chez Reavie 71-71—142 -2 43. (37) Tony Ave, Chevrolet, 119.787. JCarrll 2b 4 1 2 0 Przyns c 4 0 1 0 Championships, semifinal, at Carson, Yakima (D’backs) 17 30 .362 11½ Jason Gore 72-70—142 -2 Shppch c 4 2 3 4 Quentin lf 4 0 1 0 1 p.m. Calif. WEST W L Pct. GB Matt Weibring 72-70—142 -2 BASEBALL Crowe lf 3 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 0 0 TGC — USGA, U.S. Women’s Amateur Salem-Keizer (Giants) 31 15 .674 — J.P. Hayes 74-68—142 -2 AMarte 1b 4 0 0 0 Getz pr 0 0 0 0 Everett (Mariners) 29 17 .630 2 Glen Day 74-68—142 -2 J.Nix 2b 2 1 0 0 Tommy Armour Iii 72-70—142 -2 American League Vancouver (Athletics) 23 24 .489 8½ Daniel Chopra 72-70—142 -2 All Times MDT Wise ph 1 0 0 0 Eugene (Padres) 19 27 .413 12 Totals 33 6 11 5 Totals 35 2 7 2 JoBakr c 4 0 2 0 Park p 0 0 0 0 Ankiel cf 3 0 0 0 Milledg lf 4 0 1 0 Friday’s Games Greg Kraft 72-70—142 -2 EAST W L Pct GB Cleveland 121 101 000 — 6 Nolasco p 3 0 0 0 Victorn ph 1 0 0 0 KGreen ph 1 0 1 1 GJones rf 4 1 1 1 Vancouver 9, Yakima 6 J.L. Lewis 72-70—142 -2 New York 66 42 .611 — Chicago 002 000 000 — 2 Hermid rf 1 0 0 0 Madson p 0 0 0 0 Rasms cf 0 0 0 1 Doumit c 4 2 2 1 Tri-City at Eugene, late Tommy Gainey 72-70—142 -2 Boston 62 45 .579 3½ E—Crowe (2), J.Nix 2 (9), Beckham (11). DP—Chicago 6. S.Eyre p 000 0 Pujols 1b 5 1 3 0 DlwYn 2b 4 1 2 1 Boise at Everett, late Tampa Bay 60 48 .556 6 LOB—Cleveland 4, Chicago 9. 2B—Jh.Peralta (22), TWalkr p 0 0 0 0 Hollidy lf 3 2 2 2 Pearce 1b 4 0 1 1 Spokane at Salem-Keizer, late Toronto 51 57 .472 15 Podsednik (15), Beckham (19). 3B—Choo (3). HR—Shoppach Totals 37 3 10 3 Totals 30 2 4 2 Ludwck rf 3 0 1 1 AnLRc 3b 3 0 0 0 Saturday’s Games TRANSACTIONS Baltimore 46 63 .422 20½ 2 (9). SB—Crowe (3). Florida 210 000 000 — 3 DeRosa 3b 4 1 3 1 Cedeno ss 4 0 1 0 Vancouver at Salem-Keizer, 6:05 p.m. IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia 000 000 200 — 2 YMolin c 3 0 0 0 Mahlm p 1 0 0 0 CENTRAL W L Pct GB Boise at Yakima, 8:05 p.m. BASEBALL Cleveland LOB—Florida 9, Philadelphia 6. 2B—Ha.Ramirez (31), Uggla BrRyan ss 4 0 0 0 RVazqz ph 1 0 1 0 Eugene at Everett, 8:05 p.m. Major League Baseball Detroit 58 50 .537 — Sowers W,4-7 7 6 2 2 2 3 (18), Jo.Baker (18), Howard (24). HR—N.Johnson (7), C.Ross Crpntr p 3 0 0 0 Ascanio p 0 0 0 0 Spokane at Tri-City, 8:15 p.m. MLB—Suspended OF Mitch Einertson (Corpus Christi-Texas Chicago 56 54 .509 3 C.Perez H,2 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 (19), B.Francisco (1). S—Blanton. Schmkr ph 1 1 1 0 Moss ph 1 0 0 0 Sunday’s Games League) for 50 games for a second violation of the minor Minnesota 53 56 .486 5½ Sipp H,5 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Frnkln p 0 0 0 0 Eugene at Everett, 2:05 p.m. league drug prevention and treatment program for a drug Cleveland 47 62 .431 11½ K.Wood 1 1 0 0 0 0 Florida Totals 33 6 12 6 Totals 35 4 9 4 Vancouver at Salem-Keizer, 6:05 p.m. of abuse. Kansas City 42 67 .385 16½ Chicago Nolasco W,8-7 7 4 2 2 2 7 St. Louis 200 100 111 — 6 Boise at Yakima, 6:35 p.m. American League Pinto H,8 1 0 0 0 2 1 Pittsburgh 202 000 000 — 4 WEST W L Pct GB Buehrle L,11-6 72-3 11 6 5 2 2 Spokane at Tri-City, 8:15 p.m. BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Traded C Gregg Zaun to Tampa Bay T.Pena 1 1-3 0 0 0 1 3 L.Nunez S,10-13 1 0 0 0 0 1 E—Delw.Young (4). DP—Pittsburgh 1. LOB—St. Louis 6, for cash or a player to be named. Purchased the contract Los Angeles 64 42 .604 — Sowers pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. Philadelphia Pittsburgh 6. 2B—K.Greene (6), Schumaker (25), Doumit of C Chad Moeller from Norfolk (IL). Texas 60 47 .561 4½ HBP—by Buehrle (Choo). PB—Pierzynski. Blanton L,7-6 62-3 8 3 3 1 4 (9), Delw.Young (8). HR—Holliday (4), DeRosa (8), G.Jones Pioneer League BOSTON RED SOX—Designated RHP John Smoltz and LHP Seattle 56 52 .519 9 Umpires—Home, C.B. Bucknor; First, Mike Everitt; Second, Park 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 (12), Doumit (6). SB—Holliday (2). S—Lugo, Maholm. SF— All Times MDT Billy Traber for assignment. Claimed INF Chris Woodward Oakland 48 61 .440 17½ Brian Gorman; Third, Gerry Davis. Madson 1 1-3 0 0 0 0 3 Rasmus, Ludwick. NORTH W L Pct. GB off waivers from Seattle. Recalled RHP Junichi Tazawa Thursday’s Games T—2:44. A—27,153 (40,615). S.Eyre 1-3 1 0 0 1 1 IP H R ER BB SO from Pawtucket (IL). T.Walker 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 St. Louis Missoula (Diamondbacks) 3 1 .750 — Cleveland 2, Minnesota 1 Billings (Reds) 2 2 .500 1 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled LHP Rafael Perez from Detroit 7, Baltimore 3 WP—Blanton, S.Eyre 2. C.Carpenter W,11-3 8 9 4 4 1 4 Columbus (IL). TIGERS 10, TWINS 8 Umpires—Home, Paul Nauert; First, Joe West; Second, Ed Franklin S,25-27 1 0 0 0 0 1 Great Falls (White Sox) 2 2 .500 1 L.A. Angels 9, Chicago White Sox 5 Helena (Brewers) 1 3 .250 2 MINNESOTA TWINS—Acquired RHP Carl Pavano from Texas 6, Oakland 4 Minnesota Detroit Rapuano; Third, Paul Schrieber. Pittsburgh Cleveland for a player to be named. Optioned RHP R.A. N.Y. Yankees 13, Boston 6 ab r h bi ab r h bi T—2:47. A—45,114 (43,647). Maholm 7 9 4 4 2 4 SOUTH W L Pct. GB Dickey to Rochester (IL). Transferred Placed RHP Boof Kansas City 8, Seattle 2 Span lf-cf 6 1 4 1 Grndrs cf 5 3 3 0 Ascanio L,0-2 2 3 2 2 0 1 Orem (Angels) 3 1 .750 — Bonser to the 60-day DL. Friday’s Games OCarer ss 6 1 1 0 Polanc 2b 5 1 4 1 ROCKIES 6, CUBS 2 HBP—by Ascanio (Y.Molina). Casper (Rockies) 2 2 .500 1 OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Released 1B-DH Jason Giambi. Detroit 10, Minnesota 8 Mauer c 5 2 4 3 Thoms lf-rf 5 1 1 2 Umpires—Home, Greg Gibson; First, Tim McClelland; Ogden (Dodgers) 2 2 .500 1 SEATTLE MARINERS—Sent LHP Jason Vargas to Tacoma Baltimore 7, Toronto 5 Mornea 1b 4 0 1 0 MiCarr 1b 5 2 2 3 Chicago Colorado Second, Mike Estabrook; Third, Andy Fletcher. ab r h bi ab r h bi Idaho Falls (Royals) 1 3 .250 2 (PCL). Purchased the contract of RHP Doug Fister from Oakland 9, Kansas City 4 Kubel dh 2 1 1 2 CGuilln dh 4 1 2 0 T—2:30. A—24,854 (38,362). Thursday’s Games Tacoma. Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Cuddyr rf 5 1 1 0 Ordonz rf 4 0 0 0 Fukdm cf 2 1 1 0 Fowler cf 5 0 3 0 Bradly rf 2 1 1 0 CGnzlz lf 5 2 2 0 Missoula 5, Great Falls 1 TEXAS RANGERS—Recalled OF Julio Borbon from Boston at N.Y. Yankees, late, extra innings BHarrs 3b 5 0 1 0 Raburn lf 1 0 0 0 NATIONALS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 6 Ogden 4, Idaho Falls 3 Oklahoma City (PCL). Designated RHP Vincente Padilla for Texas at L.A. Angels, late Gomez cf 3 1 1 0 Inge 3b 3 1 1 0 D.Lee 1b 3 0 0 0 Helton 1b 4 1 2 2 ArRmr 3b 4 0 0 0 Tlwtzk ss 4 1 2 0 Arizona Washington Billings 4, Helena 3 assignment. Tampa Bay at Seattle, late DlmYn lf 1 0 1 1 Avila c 4 1 2 4 Orem 18, Casper 3 National League Saturday’s Games Punto 2b 3 1 0 1 Everett ss 4 0 0 0 Soto c 4 0 0 0 Hawpe rf 4 0 1 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi ASorin lf 4 0 2 1 Stewart 3b 3 1 1 0 S.Drew ss 4 1 1 4 Morgan cf 4 1 1 0 Friday’s Games ATLANTA BRAVES—Agreed to terms with LHP Mike Minor Baltimore (Tillman 0-0) at Toronto (Cecil 5-1), 11:07 a.m. Totals 40 8 15 8 Totals 40 10 15 10 Missoula at Great Falls, late and assigned him to Rome (SAL). Boston (Buchholz 1-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 11-7), Minnesota 130 002 002 — 8 Fontent 2b 3 0 0 0 Iannett c 4 1 1 2 ARomr rf 5 0 2 0 CGzmn ss 4 1 2 0 Theriot ss 4 0 1 0 Quntnll 2b 3 0 0 0 EVasqz p 0 0 0 0 Zmrmn 3b 3 1 1 1 Idaho Falls at Ogden, late CHICAGO CUBS—Activated C Geovany Soto from the 15-day 2:10 p.m. Detroit 610 020 01x — 10 Casper at Orem, late DL. Optioned INF-OF Micah Hoffpauir to Iowa (PCL). Texas (Millwood 9-7) at L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 11-3), E—Morneau (2), Polanco (2), Thomas (3). DP—Detroit 1. Marshll p 0 0 0 0 Jimenz p 3 0 1 0 GParra cf-rf 5 0 2 0 Dunn 1b 3 1 1 0 Miles ph 1 0 0 0 Daley p 0 0 0 0 Rynlds 3b 5 1 3 1 Wlngh lf 4 2 3 2 Helena at Billings, late HOUSTON ASTROS—Activated INF-OF Darin Erstad from 2:10 p.m. LOB—Minnesota 12, Detroit 8. 2B—Kubel (23), Polanco (26), Saturday’s Games the 15-day DL. Placed RHP Doug Brocail on the 15-day DL. Cleveland (Masterson 3-3) at Chicago White Sox (C.Torres C.Guillen (5), Avila (4). 3B—Granderson (6), C.Guillen (1). Smrdzj p 1 0 0 0 RBtncr p 0 0 0 0 Snyder c 2 0 0 0 Villone p 0 0 0 0 Fuld ph 1 0 0 0 GAtkns ph 0 0 0 0 Monter ph-c 2 0 0 0 MacDgl p 0 0 0 0 Missoula at Great Falls, 7 p.m. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Placed RHP Jason Schmidt on 0-0), 5:05 p.m. HR—Mauer (19), Mi.Cabrera (22), Avila (2). SF—Punto. Idaho Falls at Ogden, 7 p.m. the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Tony Abreu from Albuquerque Minnesota (Pavano 9-8) at Detroit (Verlander 12-5), IP H R ER BB SO Heilmn p 0 0 0 0 Street p 0 0 0 0 Oeltjen lf 5 0 1 0 Dukes rf 3 1 1 3 Grabow p 0 0 0 0 Whitsll 1b 3 2 1 1 Bellird 2b 3 0 2 0 Casper at Orem, 7:05 p.m. (PCL). 5:05 p.m. Minnesota Helena at Billings, 7:05 p.m. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Purchased the contract of RHP Oakland (Bre.Anderson 6-8) at Kansas City (Greinke 10-7), Swarzak L,3-5 1 8 7 7 0 1 J.Fox ph 1 0 0 0 Tracy ph 1 0 0 0 Brgmn p 0 0 0 0 Jesus Colome from Nashville (PCL). Designated LHP R.J. 5:10 p.m. Duensing 42-3 4 2 0 0 5 Totals 30 2 5 1 Totals 35 613 6 Ojeda 2b 4 1 2 0 WHarrs lf 1 0 0 0 Swindle for assignment. Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6-8) at Seattle (Snell 2-8), 8:10 p.m. Crain 1 1-3 1 0 0 0 2 Chicago 100 001 000 — 2 Garlnd p 3 1 1 0 Nieves c 3 0 0 1 GOLF NEW YORK METS—Activated INF Anderson Hernandez. Sunday’s Games Nathan 1 2 1 1 1 2 Colorado 300 200 10x — 6 JGutrrz p 0 0 0 0 Balestr p 2 0 0 0 Designated INF Angel Berroa for assignment. Transferred Minnesota at Detroit, 11:05 a.m. Detroit E—Bradley (3), Quintanilla (1). DP—Chicago 1, Colorado 3. CYoung ph-cf 0 0 0 0 SRiver p 0 0 0 0 Bridgestone Invitational RHP J.J. Putz to the 60-day DL. Baltimore at Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Galarraga W,6-10 5 8 4 3 5 3 LOB—Chicago 7, Colorado 8. 2B—A.Soriano (23), C.Gonzalez SBurntt p 0 0 0 0 Friday PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Signed LHP Zach Dodson and LHP Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 12:05 p.m. Perry 2 4 2 2 0 3 (7), Tulowitzki (18). 3B—Fowler (6), C.Gonzalez (4). HR— AlGnzlz 2b 2 0 0 0 At Firestone Country Club (South Course) Colton Cain. Placed LHP Donnie Veal on the 15-day DL. Oakland at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m. Lyon H,8 1 0 0 0 0 1 Iannetta (13). SB—Fowler (25). CS—Tulowitzki (9). Totals 39 6 13 6 Totals 32 7 11 7 Akron, Ohio Purchased the contract of RHP Chis Bootcheck from Texas at L.A. Angels, 1:35 p.m. Rodney 1 3 2 2 1 2 IP H R ER BB SO Arizona 050 000 010 — 6 Purse: $8.5 Million Indianapolis (IL). Tampa Bay at Seattle, 2:10 p.m. Swarzak pitched to 2 batters in the 2nd. Chicago Washington 010 310 20x — 7 Yardage: 7,400 - Par: 70 SAN DIEGO PADRES—Recalled RHP Ryan Webb from Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. HBP—by Crain (Inge). WP—Rodney. Marshall L,3-7 2 5 3 3 1 3 E—G.Parra (5). LOB—Arizona 10, Washington 5. 2B—Dunn Second Round Portland (PCL). Umpires—Home, Hunter Wendelstedt; First, Dana DeMuth; Samardzija 4 5 2 2 1 1 (23), Dukes (14), Belliard (5). HR—S.Drew (9), Reynolds Padraig Harrington 64-69—133 -7 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Activated INF Rich Aurilia from Second, Doug Eddings; Third, Brian Knight. Heilman 1 2 1 1 0 2 (34), Whitesell (1), Zimmerman (24). SB—C.Guzman (2). Tim Clark 66-68—134 -6 the 15-day DL. Optioned OF John Bowker to Fresno (PCL). National League T—3:17. A—36,444 (41,255). Grabow 1 1 0 0 1 1 CS—C.Guzman (5). SF—S.Drew, Dukes, Nieves. All Times MDT Colorado Scott Verplank 66-69—135 -5 American Association IP H R ER BB SO Prayad Marksaeng 66-70—136 -4 FORT WORTH CATS—Released INF Ron Fenwick. EAST W L Pct GB Jimenez W,9-9 62-3 4 2 1 5 6 Arizona ATHLETICS 9, ROYALS 4 Daley H,7 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 Garland 6 8 5 4 1 5 Steve Stricker 67-69—136 -4 PENSACOLA PELICANS—Released INF Lester Contreras. Philadelphia 61 46 .570 — Oakland Kansas City R.Betancourt 1 0 0 0 1 0 J.Gutierrez L,3-3 1 3 2 2 1 0 Jerry Kelly 71-65—136 -4 SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS—Signed RHP Thad Florida 56 53 .514 6 ab r h bi ab r h bi Street 1 1 0 0 0 1 E.Vasquez 1 0 0 0 0 1 Woody Austin 69-68—137 -3 Markray. Atlanta 55 54 .505 7 Kenndy 3b 3 1 0 0 DeJess lf 5 0 3 2 Umpires—Home, Chris Guccione; First, Angel Campos; Washington Alvaro Quiros 72-65—137 -3 ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed RHP Jim Brower. New York 51 57 .472 10½ RDavis cf 4 1 2 1 JAndrs cf 5 0 1 0 Second, Bill Welke; Third, Jim Reynolds. Balester 41-3 8 5 5 1 3 Zach Johnson 67-70—137 -3 Can-Am League Washington 38 72 .345 24½ T—2:43. A—46,118 (50,449). Hunter Mahan 68-69—137 -3 AMERICAN DEFENDERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE—Traded RHP Hairstn lf 5 0 2 3 Butler 1b 4 1 2 0 S.Rivera 12-3 0 0 0 0 1 Mike Weir 71-66—137 -3 Juan Padilla to York (Atlantic) for future considerations. CENTRAL W L Pct GB Cust dh 4 1 1 0 B.Pena c 5 0 1 0 S.Burnett 2-3 2 0 0 0 1 Robert Allenby 68-69—137 -3 BASKETBALL KSuzuk c 5 1 0 0 Callasp 2b 5 0 2 0 ASTROS 6, BREWERS 3 Bergmann W,2-1 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 60 51 .541 — Everdg 1b 3 1 1 1 Teahen rf 3 1 1 0 Villone H,5 1-3 1 1 1 1 0 Stewart Cink 69-69—138 -2 National Basketball Association Chicago 57 50 .533 1 Crosby 1b 0 0 0 0 Jacobs dh 2 0 2 1 Milwaukee Houston MacDougal S,11-12 12-3 2 0 0 1 1 Oliver Wilson 69-69—138 -2 ATLANTA HAWKS—Re-signed F Marvin Williams to a five- Houston 54 55 .495 5 RSwny rf 4 1 1 1 J.Buck ph-dh 2 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Umpires—Home, Brian O’Nora; First, Jerry Crawford; Tiger Woods 68-70—138 -2 year contract. Milwaukee 54 55 .495 5 M.Ellis 2b 4 1 1 0 AGordn 3b 4 0 0 0 FLopez 2b 5 1 2 0 KMatsu 2b 4 0 0 0 Second, Phil Cuzzi; Third, Tom Hallion. Retief Goosen 71-67—138 -2 BOSTON CELTICS—Signed C/FG Shelden Williams. Cincinnati 46 61 .430 12 Pnngtn ss 4 2 3 2 YBtncr ss 4 2 2 1 Counsll 3b 3 0 1 0 Tejada ss 4 1 2 1 T—3:07. A—22,674 (41,888). Angel Cabrera 70-68—138 -2 DENVER NUGGETS—Traded F-C Steven Hunter, a 2010 first- Pittsburgh 45 64 .413 14 Totals 36 9 11 8 Totals 39 414 4 Braun lf 5 0 2 1 Pence rf 4 0 0 0 David Toms 69-69—138 -2 round pick and cash to Memphis a future second-round WEST W L Pct GB Oakland 011 500 011 — 9 Fielder 1b 2 0 0 0 Ca.Lee lf 4 1 2 0 Lucas Glover 69-69—138 -2 draft pick. Kansas City 010 111 000 — 4 MCmrn cf 2 0 0 0 Blum 3b 3 0 2 0 Thursday’s Late NL Boxes Davis Love Iii 72-66—138 -2 PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—Signed G Brandon Roy to a Los Angeles 67 42 .615 — DP—Oakland 1. LOB—Oakland 5, Kansas City 12. 2B— Catlntt rf 4 0 0 0 IRdrgz c 4 1 0 0 DODGERS 5, BRAVES 4 Boo Weekley 69-69—138 -2 multiyear contract extension. San Francisco 60 48 .556 6½ Hairston (5), Pennington 2 (2), DeJesus (21), Butler (33), Hardy ss 4 1 1 0 Erstad 1b 2 1 1 1 Nick O’Hern 72-67—139 -1 FOOTBALL Colorado 60 49 .550 7 B.Pena (7), Y.Betancourt (13). 3B—DeJesus (7). HR— Kendall c 4 1 2 2 Michals cf 3 2 2 4 Atlanta Los Angeles Chad Campbell 71-68—139 -1 National Football League Arizona 50 60 .455 17½ R.Sweeney (4). SB—Pennington (1). S—Kennedy. SF— Villanv p 2 0 0 0 Norris p 2 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Phil Mickelson 70-69—139 -1 BUFFALO BILLS—Signed DE Ataefiok Etukeren. Released S San Diego 45 65 .409 22½ R.Davis. DiFelic p 0 0 0 0 Kata ph 1 0 0 0 McLoth cf 4 0 0 1 Furcal ss 5 1 2 0 Nick Dougherty 69-71—140 E Antwain Spann. Thursday’s Games IP H R ER BB SO Gerut ph 1 0 0 0 Sampsn p 0 0 0 0 Prado 2b 5 0 0 0 Ethier rf 5 2 2 3 Geoff Ogilvy 69-71—140 E CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed LB Kelvin Smith. Released Washington 12, Florida 8 Oakland CVargs p 0 0 0 0 Byrdak p 0 0 0 0 C.Jones 3b 4 1 3 1 MRmrz lf 4 0 2 1 Lee Westwood 69-71—140 E LS Nick Sundberg. Philadelphia 3, Colorado 1 Mazzaro W,3-8 5 8 3 3 4 1 McGeh ph 1 0 0 0 Fulchin p 0 0 0 0 McCnn c 5 0 0 0 Blake 3b 3 0 1 0 Anthony Kim 72-68—140 E DENVER BRONCOS—Agreed to terms with RB Knowshon Arizona 11, Pittsburgh 6, 12 innings S.Casilla 1 2 1 1 0 1 Colome p 0 0 0 0 Valvrd p 0 0 0 0 YEscor ss 3 1 1 0 Loney 1b 3 0 0 0 Soren Hansen 69-71—140 E Moreno. San Diego 8, N.Y. Mets 3 Breslow H,10 1 1 0 0 0 1 Totals 33 3 8 3 Totals 31 6 9 6 GAndrs lf 4 1 1 0 RMartn c 4 0 1 0 Carl Pettersson 70-70—140 E JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Signed OL Drew Miller. Waived L.A. Dodgers 5, Atlanta 4 Wuertz 1 2 0 0 0 0 Milwaukee 000 020 100 — 3 M.Diaz rf 4 1 3 1 Hudson 2b 3 1 1 0 Sergio Garcia 68-72—140 E LB David Holloway. Friday’s Games Gray 1 1 0 0 0 0 Houston 010 023 00x — 6 Church rf 0 0 0 0 Wolf p 1 0 1 0 Trevor Immelman 70-70—140 E KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed DE Tyson Jackson. Waived Washington 7, Arizona 6 Kansas City DP—Milwaukee 1, Houston 1. LOB—Milwaukee 9, Houston AdLRc 1b 3 0 2 1 Loretta ph 1 0 1 0 Kenny Perry 69-71—140 E LB Weston Dacus. St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 4 Bannister L,7-8 4 7 7 7 3 1 3. 2B—Braun (26), Ca.Lee (24), Erstad (4). HR—Kendall (1), D.Lowe p 2 0 0 0 Kuo p 0 0 0 0 Camilo Villegas 70-70—140 E HOCKEY Florida 3, Philadelphia 2 Tejeda 32-3 2 1 1 0 4 Tejada (10), Michaels 2 (3). OFlhrt p 0 0 0 0 Kemp ph 1 0 0 0 Miguel A. Jimenez 68-72—140 E American Hockey League Houston 6, Milwaukee 3 Bale 11-3 2 1 1 0 1 IP H R ER BB SO Moylan p 1 0 0 0 Mota p 0 0 0 0 Danny Lee 68-73—141 +1 PEORIA RIVERMEN—Named Steve Castelletti equipment Colorado 6, Chicago Cubs 2 WP—Bannister 2. PB—K.Suzuki, B.Pena. Milwaukee RSorin p 0 0 0 0 Elbert p 0 0 0 0 Gonzalo F-Castano 70-71—141 +1 manager. N.Y. Mets at San Diego, late Umpires—Home, Tim Timmons; First, Jeff Kellogg; Second, Villanueva L,2-9 51-3 6 4 4 1 2 Pierre cf 3 1 1 1 Darren Clarke 71-70—141 +1 ECHL Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, late Scott Barry; Third, Rob Drake. DiFelice 2-3 1 2 2 1 0 Totals 35 4 10 4 Totals 33 5 12 5 Dustin Johnson 70-71—141 +1 CHARLOTTE CHECKERS—Agreed to terms with D Ethan Cincinnati at San Francisco, late T—3:09. A—21,918 (38,177). C.Vargas 1 0 0 0 0 0 Atlanta 020 100 100 — 4 Ian Poulter 67-74—141 +1 Graham and D T.J. Reynolds. Saturday’s Games Colome 1 2 0 0 0 0 Los Angeles 001 100 003 — 5 Jeev M. Singh 70-71—141 +1 LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS—Agreed to terms with G Michael Cincinnati (Arroyo 10-10) at San Francisco (Zito 7-10), Houston No outs when winning run scored. Justin Leonard 70-71—141 +1 Ouzas on a one-year contract. 2:05 p.m. NL Boxes Norris W,2-0 6 3 2 2 5 7 DP—Atlanta 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB—Atlanta 9, Los Angeles 9. Henrik Stenson 69-72—141 +1 COLLEGE Arizona (Haren 11-6) at Washington (Mock 0-4), 5:05 p.m. MARLINS 3, PHILLIES 2 Sampson 2-3 3 1 1 0 2 2B—C.Jones (19), Y.Escobar (21), M.Diaz (11), Blake (24). Ross Fisher 70-71—141 +1 CINCINNATI—Named Denny McCaughey men’s volunteer Florida (West 3-4) at Philadelphia (Hamels 7-6), 5:05 p.m. Byrdak 0 0 0 0 1 0 3B—Ethier (2). HR—C.Jones (14), Ethier (23). SB—C.Jones Sean O’hair 69-72—141 +1 assistant soccer coach. Milwaukee (M.Parra 6-8) at Houston (Hampton 7-8), Florida Philadelphia Fulchino H,4 11-3 1 0 0 0 2 (3), M.Diaz (6), Blake (3), Wolf (1). S—D.Lowe, Wolf. SF— Nick Watney 74-68—142 +2 DEPAUL—Named Tom Kleinschmidt director of men’s bas- 5:05 p.m. ab r h bi ab r h bi Valverde S,14-18 1 10 00 1 Pierre. Cameron Beckman 71-71—142 +2 ketball operations. St. Louis (Wainwright 12-7) at Pittsburgh (Morton 2-4), Coghln lf 5 0 2 0 Rollins ss 4 0 0 0 Byrdak pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. IP H R ER BB SO Soren Kjeldsen 72-70—142 +2 FORDHAM—Named Margaret Carey women’s assistant 5:05 p.m. NJhnsn 1b 3 1 2 1 Werth cf 3 0 0 0 Umpires—Home, James Hoye; First, Sam Holbrook; Atlanta Stuart Appleby 74-68—142 +2 basketball coach. Chicago Cubs (Dempster 5-5) at Colorado (Marquis 12-7), HRmrz ss 5 1 2 0 Utley 2b 3 0 0 0 Second, Larry Vanover; Third, Ted Barrett. D.Lowe 61-3 8 2 2 2 2 Pat Perez 70-72—142 +2 HOFSTRA—Named Jessica Mannetti women’s assistant 6:10 p.m. Cantu 3b 4 0 0 0 Howard 1b 4 0 1 0 T—2:38. A—34,691 (40,976). O’Flaherty H,13 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 J.B. Holmes 70-72—142 +2 basketball coach. N.Y. Mets (Parnell 2-3) at San Diego (Latos 3-1), 8:05 p.m. Helms 3b 0 0 0 0 Ibanez lf 4 1 2 0 Moylan H,17 1 1-3 1 0 0 1 2 Rory Sabbatini 71-71—142 +2 LE MOYNE—Named Rich Conover women’s basketball Atlanta (Kawakami 5-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 8-6), Uggla 2b 4 0 1 1 BFrncs rf 4 1 1 2 R.Soriano L,1-3 BS,3-19 0 3 3 3 0 0 Luke Donald 70-72—142 +2 coach. 8:10 p.m. Gload rf 4 0 0 0 Dobbs 3b 3 0 0 0 CARDINALS 6, PIRATES 4 Los Angeles Justin Rose 75-68—143 +3 MARIETTA—Named Jen Simonetti an assistant soccer Sunday’s Games Pinto p 0 0 0 0 Ruiz c 2 0 0 0 St. Louis Pittsburgh Wolf 7 9 4 4 3 4 Vijay Singh 70-73—143 +3 coach and Jesse Boyd assistant volleyball coach. Arizona at Washington, 11:35 a.m. LNunez p 0 0 0 0 Stairs ph 1 0 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Kuo 1 1 0 0 0 2 Ernie Els 71-72—143 +3 MONTEVALLO—Named Stacey Balaam women’s assistant Florida at Philadelphia, 11:35 a.m. C.Ross cf 4 1 1 1 Blanton p 1 0 0 0 Lugo 2b 3 1 1 0 McCtch cf 5 0 0 0 Mota 2-3 0 0 0 1 0 Charles Howell III 71-72—143 +3 soccer coach. LeBron says he wants to keep his options open AKRON, Ohio — LeBron James is going to Pistons, Wallace agree to deal Aug. 18. U12 tryouts are from make the Cleveland Cavaliers wait — and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, and 6-8 sweat. DETROIT — A person with knowledge of Sports Shorts p.m., Aug. 18. Players are required to James indicated Friday that he is unlikely the deal says Ben Wallace is coming back to bring their own equipment, bats and to accept a contract extension from the Cavs the Detroit Pistons. Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] gloves. until after the 2009-10 season and presum- Wallace will receive a $1.3 million, one- Information: King Schmeckpepper at ably will become a free agent. year deal, said the person, who spoke on the School will hold a meeting at 7 p.m., 208-869-6783. At an event in his hometown to unveil condition of anonymity because the con- Wednesday, Aug. 12, for parents and Nike Air Max LeBron VII, the latest sneaker tract has not been signed. Wallace is guardians of athletes taking part in fall Tryouts for Meridian traveling in his signature line, James made his expected to do that early next week. sports. The meeting will be held in the strongest comments yet about his future. The four-time defensive player of the CRHS gym. softball team set The NBA’s reigning MVP said he signed a year helped the Pistons win the 2004 NBA MERIDIAN — The 14U Golden Gloves three-year contract in 2006 to give him title. He left as a free agent to play for the Kimberly boosters hold first girl’s fastpitch softball team is holding try- more options once it expires. Chicago Bulls, signing a four-year,$60 mil- outs for the 2009-2010 team from 9 a.m. “I signed a contract in 2006 with an lion deal. meeting of school year to noon, Saturday, Aug. 15, at Mountain option, and it would make no sense for me to He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers KIMBERLY — The Kimberly Booster View High School in Meridian. sign that contract if I didn’t keep my options and most recently to the Phoenix Suns as Club will hold its first meeting of the new This is a traveling softball team with low open,”he said. “I’ll let you fill in the blanks.” part of the Shaquille O’Neal trade. Wallace school year at 7 p.m., Monday in the media team fees. Players need to bring their own The Cavaliers offered James a contract was due $14 million for the last year of his center at Kimberly High School. Anyone equipment to tryouts. extension on July 18,the three-year anniver- deal but gave up $4 million to become a free interested in getting involved is invited to Information: Dan at 850-4031 or sary of the signing of his current contract. agent. attend. http://idahogoldengloves14u.org. The team could offer the extension — at the Wallace was considering retirement as highest salary allowed — of up to four years. recently as May after the Cavs were ousted Boise Blast hold tryouts Glenns Ferry boosters meet James can sign the extension offer anytime from the playoffs by Orlando. He cited a before June 30, 2010. combination of injuries, declining produc- BOISE — The Boise Blast ASA Softball GLENNS FERRY — The Glenns Ferry James, who will make $15.7 million next tion and a loss of passion for the game. Club will holds tryouts for its U18 A/Gold, Pilot Boosters will hold their first meeting season, also has an option in his current U16 A, U14 and U12 teams at Timberline at 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Carmela contract that can extend his deal through the High School. U18 tryouts are from 1-3 Vineyards Winery. 2010-11 season. However, it appears for now M AGIC V ALLEY p.m., Aug. 22, while U16 will begin Aug. 21 Fall activities will be discussed. that James does not intend to sign the exten- CRHS holds parents meeting from 6-8 p.m. and continue Aug. 22 from Information: Mark Martell at 366-2614. sion or pick up his one-year option for $17.1 10 a.m. to noon. U14 tryouts are from 1-3 million anytime soon. TWIN FALLS — Canyon Ridge High p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, and 6-8 p.m., — Staff and wire reports Sports 4 Saturday, August 8, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Johnson Harrington still on top at Firestone AKRON, Ohio — Padraig birdie streak to reach 7 wins Harrington broke par for the under through seven holes. second straight day, some- He chipped in from 24 feet thing he hasn’t done in four for his second eagle of the months. Two more days like day on the par-5 ninth Watkins that and it could lead to before starting the back nine something he hasn’t done in with consecutive bogeys. He a year. finished with a 64, leaving Glen pole Without a victory since him tied for third at 8 under. the PGA Championship, Harrington tread carefully SONG WINS AT WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. across Firestone on Friday U.S. WOMEN’S AMATEUR (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will for a 1-under 69 that gave ST. LOUIS (AP) — never have a better view at him a one-shot lead over Jennifer Song moved within Watkins Glen International. Tim Clark (68) going into two matches of becoming He just hopes he can keep it. the weekend at the the second woman to win Johnson captured the first Bridgestone Invitational. two U.S. Golf Association road-course pole of his Harrington didn’t put championships in the same career in qualifying Friday, much stock into his opening year, beating Stephanie turning a lap at 123.633 mph round of 64, and he wasn’t Kono 2 and 1 in the U.S. in 71.34 seconds over the 11- ready to declare himself the Women’s Amateur quarter- turn, 2.45-mile circuit to favorite to win his first finals. edge Kurt Busch for the top World Golf Championship. The 19-year-old Song, spot for Sunday. Even so, he conceded that the University of Southern “It’s going to be nice to consecutive good rounds California player who won have a good view from the were helpful. AP photo the U.S. Women’s Amateur front,” said the three-time “I’m obviously pleased,” Padraig Harrington hits from the sand to the No. 4 green during the second round of the Bridgestone Public Links in June, will defending Cup champion, said Harrington, who was at Invitational golf tournament Friday at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. face Tiffany Lua of Rowland who has never won a Cup 7-under 133. “I shot a good Heights, Calif., on Saturday road race. “It’s going to boil score yesterday — put me up round at Firestone he has the leaderboard.” Rollins matched the course at Old Warson. Lua beat down to track position and there — and it’s nice to shoot been out of the top 10. Steve Stricker (69), Jerry record with a 10-under 62 to Jessica Korda of Bradenton, the pit stops, so hopefully a reasonable score to back it He was at 2-under 138, Kelly (65) and Prayad take a two-stroke lead in the Fla., 3 and 2. we can stay up there.” up.Break 70 on the weekend the same score he had in Marksaeng of Thailand (70) Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, Pearl Sinn is the only Busch, who won the pole a few more times and I 2007 when he went on to were at 4-under 136, with and Chris Riley tied the PGA woman to win two USGA here three years ago, fin- should be doing OK.” win by eight. big-hitting Alvaro Quiros of Tour mark for relation to par titles in a year, taking the ished just 0.01 second Scott Verplank went 35 “You just have to be very Spain also shooting a 65 to for nine holes with 9-under 1988 Women’s Amateur and behind Johnson. Denny holes without a bogey until patient,” said Woods, com- lead the group at 137. 27. Women’s Amateur Public Hamlin, fresh from an emo- hitting into the trees on the ing off a victory last week in Phil Mickelson, playing Rollins, who had a birdie- Links. tional victory at Pocono on 18th hole and dropping a the Buick Open with the for the first time since his birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie In the other semifinal, 14- Monday, qualified third. shot for a 69, leaving him final major of the year wife’s surgery for breast run, had a 12-under 132 total year-old Alexis Thompson Marcos Ambrose of alone in third at 135. looming next week at cancer last month, made a — leaving him two strokes of Coral Springs, Fla., will Tasmania was fourth, fol- Tiger Woods, a six-time Hazeltine. “This course is few great escapes from the ahead of 2003 PGA champi- play Jennifer Johnson of La lowed by David Stremme. winner at Firestone, was playing like it normally rough and put together a 69 on Shaun Micheel, who fol- Quinta, Calif. Thompson Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, among 20 players within does, and it’s very similar to finish six shots behind lowed an opening 69 with a beat South Korea’s Han Kyle Busch, Boris Said, and five shots of the lead, to a major championship. Harrington. bogey-free 65 on Friday at Jungeun 1-up, and Johnson Juan Pablo Montoya round- although he found himself A good number this week is Montreux Golf and Country had a 5-and-4 victory over ed out the top 10. in a peculiar spot after an going to be somewhere in ROLLINS SHOOTS 62 TO Club. Candace Schepperle of Points leader Tony even-par 70. He was tied for the high 60s, and more TIE RENO RECORD Riley went on his own Birmingham, Ala. Stewart qualified 13th,while 13th, the first time after any than likely you can move up RENO, Nev. — John birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie- — The Associated Press four-time Glen winner Jeff Gordon will go off 31st, one spot ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. It’s the worst qualifying effort of Notre Dame looking to Gordon’s career at The Laptop TV connecting Glen. Because of four rainouts improve running game in qualifying in the past five years, this was the first time SOUTH BEND, Ind. 3.3 yards a carry last year the COT was used in quali- NFL players and fans (AP) — Notre Dame offen- and 2.1 yards the year fying at Watkins Glen. sive line coach Frank before. The last time they Johnson secured the top The Associated Press missed a dozen games with Verducci drew the biggest averaged 4.6 yards a carry spot in spite of a few mis- a severe elbow injury. He crowd of all the Fighting was in 1998, when Autry takes. NASHVILLE, Tenn.— So was 3 for 4 for 36 yards dur- Irish assistant coaches at Denson rushed for 1,176 “I blistered the right front much for Twitter or ing the annual scrimmage, media day Friday. yards. in practice, it was ready to Facebook. And who really with an interception on a “Usually we’re way over Since then, the Irish pop, and I locked the brakes needs camera crews? pass that safety Chris in the corner,” Verducci have produced six of the 10 in the (tight four-turn) Bus The Internet has helped Crocker anticipated. joked. worst rushing seasons in Stop,” said Johnson, who some NFL players turn Crocker saw the play devel- The reason for the school history. started from the pole at The themselves into stars of oping and stepped in front crowd was Notre Dame’s Despite that, Weis said Glen in 2004 when qualify- their own reality TV shows. of Chad Ochocinco. inability to run the ball in he’s confident the Irish ing was rained out. He fin- Nothing, really, is out of “That was the first thing recent seasons. The Irish will be better at running ished 40th after blowing the bounds for players looking I asked him, if he knew have posted the three the ball. He listed experi- engine in the No. 48 Chevy to connect directly to fans, what the play was,”Palmer worst rushing seasons in ence as one of the main on lap 23. “I let off and with some broadcasts said.“And the defender will school history, averaging reasons. bounced off the curbs and I coming right from the never admit to knowing the just 109.7 yards a game in He did some research knew I could charge hard locker room. play. They always say it’s going 7-6 last season. And recently comparing the back. It worked out.” All they need to broad- their great instincts and that was a lot better than strength of offensive line- In the past five Cup races cast live is a WiFi or their keen ability. But he the 75.3-yard average men as freshmen and as at Watkins Glen, there have Internet connection, a lap- made a good play. I should- when the Irish went 3-9 fourth- and fifth-year been 34 cautions, several in top with camera capability AP photo n’t have thrown it there.” the season before. seniors. The linemen were the closing laps. And with and electricity. Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Coach Charlie Weis 50 percent stronger as NASCAR’s double-file “It lets people see who I Ochocinco at takes a drink ROETHLISBERGER GETS MORE believes the Irish need to seniors. The Irish will start restart in effect here for the am really, and not what the Thursday in Georgetown, Ky. TIME TO RESPOND TO SUIT establish the run so teams four seniors on the line first time, a rough race media portrays me to be,” RENO, Nev. — The can’t focus on stopping this season and have 10 seemed to be looming. Cincinnati Bengals receiver McNair.Bulluck is also a big lawyer for a woman suing the passing attack. starters back on offense. “There’s going to be a lot Chad Ochocinco said. “You movie fan, and he’s quarterback Ben The Irish were 5-1 last “So with that increased of pushing and shoving,” can actually see the real weighed in with reviews. Roethlisberger for alleged season in games where playing experience, like Johnson said. “It’s hard rac- Chad and see the things Broadcasts from the sexual assault has given the they rushed for at least 100 you would expect every- ing. It’s what the fans have that I do, some of the things locker room have been lim- two-time Super Bowl win- yards and 2-5 in games one to get bigger, that goes been asking for.” I like and actually interact ited. ner more time to respond to when they rushed for less. with the territory, your Monday’s rain-delayed with me and talk back and “Some people don’t the lawsuit. They were 0-4 when held expectations then obvi- race at Pocono featured an forth.” know it’s live, and they get a Reno attorney Cal to less than 65 yards. ously raise,”he said. unusual amount of contact Titans linebacker Keith little reckless, and I’m not Dunlap says “If you can’t run the The Irish return four of for a 2.5-mile layout, where Bulluck heard about this trying to make anyone look Roethlisberger’s attorneys football effectively and the five starters from last cars can comfortably run new medium from like a fool or stupid on the now have until Aug. 21 to they shut down the pass year’s offensive line. The four wide down the long Ochocinco and Arizona Internet,” Bulluck told file their response. game, you put yourself only position without a straightaways of the three- defensive tackle Darnell viewers Thursday night on The woman, who worked behind the eight ball. returning starter is left curve track. Kurt Busch Dockett through Twitter. his latest episode. as an executive VIP casino That’s what we’ve been tackle, and Paul Duncan expects that bump-and- He was curious enough to host at Harrah’s Lake spending the whole off- started the season before grind trend to continue at investigate even though he BRONCOS SIGN 1ST-ROUND Tahoe, claims the quarter- season to get to this point, after missing last year The Glen and hopes he fares wasn’t sure he’d be much of PICK MORENO back lured her to his hotel to try to put us in a posi- because of hip surgery. better than he did at a draw. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — room under false pretenses tion where we’re not Still, the depth chart Pocono, where he built a 5- “I didn’t think that I Knowshon Moreno is no and raped her during a pigeonholed into what released Friday by Weis second lead, watched it get would be interesting longer “No-Show celebrity golf tournament we’re doing,”Weis said. had some changes. erased by a late caution, and enough. I’m not one of Moreno.” last summer. She’s seeking Weis did a study of last Sophomore Trevor finished ninth. those people to just assume The Denver Broncos’ top a minimum of $490,000 year’s Bowl Championship Robinson, who started if I do it you know what I’m draft pick agreed to a five- plus punitive damages. Series teams and found three games at right tackle saying?” Bulluck said. “But year, $23 million contract The suit also names hotel they averaged 4.6 yards last year, is listed as the I’ve been getting good Friday that includes $13 officials as defendants. per run. The Irish averaged starter at right guard. reviews from the fans. I million in guarantees, end- On Friday, lawyers for don’t go on too long, maybe ing an eight-day holdout. two other defendants filed 15-25 minutes. I’m not try- Moreno, who rushed for motions to move the case ing to saturate people, 2,734 yards and 30 touch- from Reno 50 miles south to See the Beauty of Summer! overkill or anything like downs in his two seasons at Minden in Douglas County. Now is the time to replace your doors & windows. that.” the University of Georgia, Bulluck, entering his was the 12th overall pick CHIEFS SIGN DE JACKSON 10th NFL season, is witty and the first running back KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Estimates and popular with reporters. selected in the NFL draft in Tyson Jackson, the third back to you in About 300 people already April. overall pick in the draft, 48 Hrs. have clicked on since “KB53 He’ll join the Broncos for signed with the Kansas City All the way live TV” his first practice Sunday Chiefs on Friday. debuted July 31. The first afternoon. The team is tak- The defensive end from 40% Off broadcast was very short ing Saturday off. LSU hurried to River Falls, m.s.r.p. and is still available online. Wis., Friday morning and The process is simple. A PALMER THROWS INTERCEPTION signed in time to practice in Windows quick message on Twitter IN BENGALS SCRIMMAGE the afternoon. Terms of the by PlyGem alerts a player’s followers GEORGETOWN, Ky. — deal were not disclosed. that he’s about to go live. Carson Palmer had a com- “Last night when I got New & Improved Low E AP photo Bulluck said it usually takes pletion and an interception the phone call, I didn’t have NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson a few minutes for questions Friday on the opening drive a clue,”Jackson said Friday Masonite Exterior Doors to start coming. of the Cincinnati Bengals’ after reporting to camp. “I gets out of his car after winning He has given viewers a training camp scrimmage, got the phone call and told the pole during qualifying for the tour of Tennessee’s locker played under an airborne my family about it and 1029 Overland Avenue Burley NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ room, commented on his reminder of fans’ discon- everybody was like ‘it’s 678-1459 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at contract and discussed the tent. time for you to get out of The Glen auto race in Watkins team’s No. 9 helmet decal The Bengals went 4-11-1 the house and go play some FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR ENERGY EFFICENCY Extended to 2010 New Stimulus Bill Glen, N.Y., Friday. in honor of the late Steve last season, when Palmer football.” Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho COMICS Saturday, August 8, 2009 Sports 5

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Pakistan’s Taliban chief was truck bomber flattened a killed by a CIA missile strike, Shiite mosque Friday in TURKEY Suicide a militant commander con- northern Iraq,and roadside Rasheediyah car bomb Mosul firmed Friday — a severe bombs struck Shiite pil- blow to extremists threaten- grims in Baghdad, as at SYRIA ing the stability of this least 51 people were killed IRAN nuclear-armed nation and a and scores wounded Baghdad possible boost to U.S.- nationwide. SAUDI IRAQ ARABIA Pakistani cooperation in It was the second-dead- 0 150 mi fighting insurgents who liest day since U.S. forces KUWAIT 0 150 km wreak havoc along the turned over urban security SOURCE: ESRI AP Afghan border. to the Iraqis more than a Pakistani officials vowed month ago, raising fears of the minority Shiite to dismantle the rest of the that Sunni insurgents are Turkomen community in network run by Baitullah intensifying a campaign to the tense northern city, Mehsud regardless of who re-ignite sectarian vio- which the U.S. military has takes over, a move seen as lence that pushed the dubbed the last urban essential to crippling the country to the brink of civil stronghold of al-Qaida in violent Islamists behind war. Iraq. dozens of suicide attacks The blast in a northern Witnesses said the and beheadings in the coun- AP photo suburb of Mosul reduced explosives apparently were try. In this image made from video taken May 24, 2008, Pakistan’s top Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, right, the mosque and several hidden in white bags usu- Already, the Taliban were talks to the media in Kotkai, a village in the Pakistani tribal area along the Afghan border. nearby houses to rubble, ally used to transport grain, holding a “shura’’ council in leaving scores of worship- and casualties were high the lawless, rugged South suspect the two countries pers and neighbors trapped because the blast struck as Waziristan tribal region to POSSIBLE SUCCESSORS coordinate on the drone- underneath. Rescue crews funeral services were being choose Mehsud’s successor, A look at three possible succes- in a U.S. Humvee taken from a fired attacks. Mehsud was and ordinary citizens held along with Friday intelligence officials and sors to Pakistan Taliban leader supply truck heading to killed with one of his two joined forces to pull bodies prayers. militants told The Baitullah Mehsud, who is Afghanistan. wives Wednesday in his from the debris and search Roadside bombs also Associated Press, speaking believed to have died in a U.S. WALIUR REHMAN, 35 South Waziristan strong- for survivors. targeted Shiite pilgrims on condition of anonymity missile strike Wednesday. A cousin of Mehsud and among hold, his militant aide said. At least 38 people were returning from the holy because of the sensitive HAKIMULLAH MEHSUD, 28, aka his closest advisers and “I confirm that Baitullah killed and some 200 city of Karbala, where hun- nature of the information. It Zulfiqar Mehsud. deputies. Mehsud reportedly Mehsud and his wife died in wounded, according to dreds of thousands of fol- was unclear when they Commander of three tribal said during a tribal council meet- the American missile attack police. lowers converged to cele- might reach a decision. regions, Hakimullah has a repu- ing, or shura, that Rehman in South Waziristan,’’ The attack targeted a brate the birth of Pakistan considered the tation as the most ruthless of should be his successor if some- Taliban commander Kafayat mosque used by members Mohammed al-Mahdi. al-Qaida-linked Mehsud its Mehsud’s deputies.Although the thing happened to him. Ullah told AP by telephone. No. 1 internal threat. He was youngest contender, he is con- However, Rehman is reportedly Pakistani officials would suspected in the assassina- sidered the likeliest to take over. not on good terms with Qeri not say they coordinated tion of former Prime He is the military chief of Hussein, a powerful commander with the U.S. on the strike, Minister Benazir Bhutto and Mehsud’s Tehrik-e-Taliban in charge of the Taliban’s suicide although they insist they Great Train Robber many other assaults. He Pakistan. bombers who has a strong say cooperate with U.S. and claimed responsibility for His men are blamed for attacking in leadership affairs. Afghan forces on border- some, including an auda- U.S. and NATO supply convoys. AZMAT ULLAH, 40 related operations. Intel- Ronnie Biggs released cious attack on a police He met journalists for the first Not much is known about Azmat ligence sharing between academy in March that time in November 2008, when Ullah, who is a commander in Washington and Islamabad By Robert Barr foot (seven meter) wall as killed 12 people. he offered to take them on a ride the Barwand area. has been increasing in the Associated Press writer he did to escape from His death would be a vic- last year now that Pakistan prison in 1965. tory for President Obama has a civilian government LONDON — Ronnie “It would be ridiculous, and a nod to the Bush Robert Gibbs said Friday Mehsud is dead. The official and shown a growing will- Biggs, the last prisoner even for this government, administration, both of that the administration spoke on condition of ingness to battle militants in from Britain’s “great train to leave an old man to die in whom have relied heavily on could not confirm the death, anonymity to discuss intelli- its borders. robbery’’ and once a high- prison. He is hardly a the CIA-controlled missile but was aware it was the gence reports. The U.S. for years consid- living fugitive in Rio de threat to anyone,’’ said strikes to take out militants growing consensus among “If he is dead, without a ered Mehsud a lesser threat Janeiro, gained his freedom Nick Bowles, 27, from in Pakistan’s wild north- “credible observers.’’A sen- doubt, the people of to its interests than some on Friday but remained south London. west. The U.S. had a $5 mil- ior counterterrorism official Pakistan will be safer as a other militants because near death in his “I’m sure that in lion bounty on Mehsud, said that while the U.S. is result,’’Gibbs said. most of his attacks were hospital bed. five years his life whom it considered a threat still working on final identi- Islamabad officially focused inside Pakistan, not Weakened by will be a huge to the Afghan war effort. fication, authorities now protests the missile strikes, against U.S. and NATO pneumonia, unable Hollywood hit,’’ White House spokesman have strong indications that although many analysts troops in Afghanistan. to speak and enfee- said Julian Rache, bled by a series of 37, from France. strokes, Biggs “As a robber he had laboriously tapped a beautiful story, out on a spelling Biggs in 1997 but what a sad way Attacks on lone blogger reverberate across Web board that he was to go.’’ “very happy’’ that he had Unionized train drivers, By Barbara Ortutay innermost thoughts and to Gomi, chief technology to the page for Cyxymu at been given a compassion- mindful that railwayman Associated Press writer keep up with world news officer for NTT America “twitter.com/cyxymu.’’ ate release from custody. Jack Mills never fully and celebrity gossip. Enterprise Hosting Same with Facebook and “It was very emotional recovered from being NEW YORK — The outage Twitter “is one of those Services, which hosts LiveJournal. when the guards left,’’ his bashed on the head with an that knocked Twitter offline little amusements that infil- Twitter’s service. “A denial of service attack son Michael said. iron bar, thought Biggs for hours was traced to an trated the mass behavior in Twitter crashed because like this one is a very blunt The change of status should die in custody. attack on a lone blogger in some significant ways, so of a denial-of-service instrument,’’ said Ray came a day before Biggs’ Biggs’ lawyer argued he the former Soviet republic that when it went away,a lot attack, in which hackers Dickenson,chief technology 80th birthday and the has hardly received a real of Georgia — but the collat- of people really noticed it command scores of com- officer at Authentium, a 46th anniversary of the reprieve. eral damage that left mil- and missed it.’’ puters toward a single site at computer security firm. It’s robbery, labeled “the heist “This man is ill, he’s lions around the world The attacks Thursday also the same time to prevent as if a viewer who didn’t like of the century.’’ going to die, he is not going tweetless showed just how slowed down Facebook and legitimate traffic from get- one show on a television British officials saw to any pub or going to Rio, much havoc an isolated caused problems for the ting through. The attack channel decided to “knock Biggs as an unrepentant he is going to stay in hospi- cyberdispute can cause. online diary site was targeted at a blogger out the whole station.’’ thief who lived it up on his tal,’’ said Biggs’ lawyer, “It told us how quickly LiveJournal.But Twitter,the who goes by “Cyxymu’’ — Or like fishing with dyna- share of the gang’s haul Giovanni Di Stefano. many people really took 140-character-or-less the name of a town in mite: You’ll catch some- from 125 mail sacks hold- Justice Secretary Jack Twitter into their hearts,’’ messaging site used by Georgia — on several Web thing, but the blast will kill ing 2,631,684 pounds, Straw, who had previously Robert Thompson, director celebrities, businesses and sites, including Twitter, dolphins, sharks and other equivalent to at least 40 ruled out release for a man of the Center for the Study even Iranian protesters, suf- Facebook and LiveJournal. organisms, too. million pounds ($68 mil- who was “wholly unre- of Popular Television at fered a total outage that But they could have just as Just who was behind these lion) today. pentant,’’ also seemed to Syracuse University, said lasted several hours. well targeted Twitter itself. attacks is not yet clear, but But to others he was, if feel that it no longer mat- Friday. Those attacks continued That’s because the effects the dispute was probably not a lovable rogue, then at tered. Tens of millions of people Friday from thousands of were the same whether the related to the ongoing polit- least someone who posed “His condition is not have come to rely on social computers pummeling its excess traffic went to the ical conflict between Russia no threat to society and expected to improve,’’ media to express their servers, said Kazuhiro “twitter.com’’ home page or and Georgia. was unlikely to scale a 25- Straw said in a statement. Birthplace of emperor who built Colosseum found in Italy ROME (AP) — Arch- for sure, the villa’s location this place, it was the through the army ranks, aeologists have unearthed a and luxury make it likely it Flavians,’’ the dynasty to becoming the general in sprawling country villa was Vespasian’s birthplace, which Vespasian belonged. charge of putting down a believed to be the birthplace Coarelli said. The four-year excava- Jewish revolt in Judea. of Vespasian, the Roman “This is the only villa of tion, which also turned up After being acclaimed emperor who built the this kind in the area where other ruins, including a emperor by his troops in Colosseum, they said he most certainly was necropolis burial ground, A.D. 69 and eliminating his Friday. born,’’ the archaeologist was carried out by a group rivals, Vespasian found The 2,000-year-old said in a telephone inter- of Italian and British Rome facing a deep eco- ruins were found about 80 view from Cittareale. archaeologists. nomic crisis and still recov- miles northeast of Rome, The 1st-century resi- Vespasian, whose full ering from the fire that con- near Cittareale, lead dence featured “a well-pre- name was Titus Flavius sumed it under Nero. archaeologist Filippo served huge floor,decorated Vespasianus, brought sta- Using riches plundered Coarelli said. with luxurious marble bility to the empire follow- from Jerusalem and pro- The 150,000-square-feet coming from the whole ing turmoil under the ceeds from increased taxes, complex was at the center Mediterranean area,’’ he extravagant Emperor Nero he launched a major public of an ancient village called said. and a civil war among his works program and started Cittareale Cityhall/AP photo Falacrine, Vespasian’s “It’s clear that such successors. building the Colosseum — Archaeologists work on the pavement in a sprawling country villa hometown. things could only belong to Born in A.D. 9 into a fam- the most ambitious and believed to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who Even though there are no someone with a high social ily of low-tier country best-preserved of his proj- built the Colosseum Wednesday, about 80 miles northeast of Rome. inscriptions to attribute it position and wealth. And in nobility, Vespasian rose ects. SECTION EDITOR ERIC LARSEN: (208) 735-3220 [email protected] SATURDAY,AUGUST 8, 2009 SPORTS 7 Mini-CasMini-Cassiasia Covering the communities of Acequia, COMMUNITY Albion, Burley, Declo, Heyburn, Malta, Minidoka, Oakley, Paul, Rupert A NEW WIND AT THE FAIR Five to claim Eagle Scout Awards Five young men will Jeremy and Lisa Smith of receive their Eagle Scout Rupert, constructed shelves Awards at a Court of Honor in a camping trailer used by at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Acequia 2nd Ward. He Acequia LDS Church, 20403 will be a senior at Minico Fifth St., Acequia. The High School. He enjoys dirt youths are members of Troop bike riding, soccer and No. 153 of the Acequia LDS snowmobiling. Ward and their leaders are Ethan Crane, the son of Mike Christensen and Cregg the late Dawn Crane and Sam Poteet. and Jaylee Crane of Rupert, Treg Hansen, the son of collected more than 500 new John and Vickie Hansen of and used books that went to Rupert,built six wooden pic- the Humanitarian Center in nic tables for the Minidoka Salt Lake City. They will be County Fairgrounds. He will delivered to low-income be in the eighth grade at East areas to promote literacy. He Minico Middle School. He will be a sophomore at Dustin Rodgers of the Kids-N-Kountry 4-H club in Declo gives his lamb a good shampooing prior to shearing in preparation for the enjoys football, wrestling, Minico High. He enjoys art, track and dirt bike riding. particularly sketching and Cassia County Fair. Sheep fitting and showing at the fair begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Evan Miller, the son of Jeff lettering. and Shaura Miller of Rupert, Riley Condie, the son of made a metal sign for the city Kevin and Heidi Condie of Anderson concert headlines Cassia fair of Minidoka’s Town Hall. Rupert, worked with the Safe The sign identified the build- Kids Coalition to provide free By Coreen Hart entries,”Davids said. ing and listed the elevation bike helmets and a bike safe- Times-News correspondent She said family con- and founding date of ty course to the fourth sumer science projects Minidoka. He is in the eighth graders at Acequia BURLEY — The have gotten a lot of partic- grade at East Minico and will Elementary School. He will “Seminole Wind” will ipation this year. be student body president. be in the eighth grade at East blow Tuesday night in Brice Beck, fair admin- He enjoys football and dirt Minico. He enjoys football, Burley, far from the istrator, says he is pleased bike racing. track, snowboarding and dirt Everglades. that there is still no gate Gavin Smith, the son of bike riding. Grammy-winning charge to the fair. county singer John The Tough Enough To Anderson will headline Wear Pink PRCA rodeo this year’s Cassia County returns this year, as the Fair, which features events American Cancer Society starting with tonight’s encourages attendees to timed-event rodeo and wear pink,whether it be on wraps up with the a shirt, belt or bandana. Aug. 15 Professional Rodeo Vickie Cole, community Cowboys Association relationship manager, is rodeo. lining up volunteers to Anderson, best known help take tickets and count for his No. 1 hits “Straight pink-clad attendees. Tequila Night” and “It’s a fun way to show Courtesy photo “Seminole Wind,” will your support for the fight bring his mix of humor and against breast cancer,”she Receiving Eagle Scout Awards, from left, are Gavin Smith, Riley Condie, honky-tonk to the fair, said. “It increases our Evan Miller, Treg Hansen and Ethan Crane. They will be honored at a which will feature a num- awareness and encourages Court of Honor Wednesday. ber of other new and tradi- everybody. It’s really tak- tional events in its 99th ing off.” iteration. “We donate a portion of Tonight’s inaugural the tickets to cancer COMMUNITY NEWS timed-event rodeo will research and locally we feature a variety of roping give it to the people in the Ramirez completes conducting outreach pro- and racing events for Photos by COREEN HART/For the Times-News Relay for Life,” Beck said. grams to serve the commu- Magic Valley cowboys and Kerrie Terry, right, helps Lynnsey Tracy shear her lamb for the “We raise a pretty good Army basic nity is encouraged to contact cowgirls to tear through. sum of money for the U.S. Army Pvt. Aaron F. the church committee for a Cassia County Fair. Lynnsey participates in the Kids-N-Kountry 4-H The event is free to watch, research every year.” Ramirez has graduated from grant application. and food booths will be club of Declo. The free stage will basic combat training at Fort Applications or additional open. Cassia County 4-H pro- “We have a few more showcase the talents of Jackson, Columbia, S.C. information may be obtained The action in the arena gram administrator, said livestock projects and the area performers, including Ramirez is the grandson of by contacting Fagg, 1501 G won’t be the only aspect of she is delighted with this cooking, sewing and eco- Dancing Monkeys, the Daniel Ramirez of Rupert, St., Rupert, ID 83350, or the fair that sees an year’s increase in partici- nomics programs are all Kent Jensen Band and and the son of Diana Clark of [email protected]. increase. Rosie Davids, pation. showing an increase in more. Buhl. He is a 2009 graduate To be considered,all appli- of the Centennial Job Corps cations must be received by Center in Nampa. Sept. 30. The committee will review the applications and F AIR THEME Outreach grant recipients of the grant will be announced on Advent WINNER available in M-C Sunday, Nov. 29. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Jaimie Searle received $50 for her winning idea for Church of Rupert and Burley BJ bridge the Cassia County parade theme: ‘Imagine Today, announced the availability of Harvest Tomorrow.’ Pictured from left are Tammi a grant of up to $10,000 for announces results any individual or organiza- Pollard, parade chairperson; Searle; Kim Razee, tion needing financial sup- The BJ Duplicate Bridge parade committee member; and Lindsey Razee, port to complete an outreach Club in Rupert announced parade committee member. program in their community. the results Tuesday play. Father Rand Fagg, a North-South: 1. Bill Courtesy photo spokesman for St.Matthew’s Goodman and Chuck outreach committee, said the Hunter, 2. Edna Pierson and CASSIA COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE $10,000 will be awarded in Joe Blackford, 3. Nanette part or in total to help sup- Woodland and Billie Park, 4. At Cassia County rodeo arena outdoor arena 4-H basket bidding port outreach projects that Kent Gillespie and Steve Fairgrounds, Burley MONDAY 1 p.m. – 4-H/FFA sheep 8:30 p.m. John Anderson have the greatest positive Sams Admission: Fair admission 8 a.m. – 4-H horse show, quality, outdoor livestock concert, rodeo arena impact on a community. East-West: 1. Mildred and events, unless other- rodeo arena arena WEDNESDAY This is the fifth year the St. Wolf and Sheila Hubsmith, wise noted, is free; John 4 p.m. – 4-H dog show, out- 1 to 7 p.m. – Entertainment, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Matthew’s grant has been 2. Dee Keicher and Leo Anderson concert: $12- door livestock arena free stage gazebo Exhibition buildings open to available. Fagg said there was Moore, 3. Bub and Marie $30; PRCA Rodeo: $8-$10 TUESDAY 5 p.m. 4-H/FFA turkey fitting public, 4-H basket bidding tremendous response from Price, 4. Dona Kunau and adults, $3 children; 12 and 8 a.m. – Queen & princess and showing, outdoor live- 10:30 a.m. – Parade begins the surrounding community Peggy Payne. under free. breakfast, Morey’s stock arena 1 to 10 p.m. – Commercial last year and the committee Games are held at 1 p.m. Schedule of events Steakhouse 6:30 to 10 p.m. – building open to public received requests totaling Tuesdays at the Rupert Elks. TODAY 8 a.m. – 4-H/FFA dairy fit- Exhibition, commercial nearly $90,000 for funding For partners and more infor- 7 p.m. – Timed-event rodeo, ting/showing and quality, buildings open to public, See SCHEDULE, Sports 8 of worthy programs. Any mation: Steve Sams, 878- individual or organization 3997 or Vera Mai, 436-4163. Seeking advice about alcoholic’s bulging belly DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m his bed and then forgets a lot bigger, he looks really help my father by writing ceive there is an issue, they not sure where to begin but what happened by the next unhealthy, and the entire about why stomach fat is so believe they can quit any to tell you that my father ASK day. By then, he starts all family is concerned. I heard bad for you and what you time they choose to, and doesn’t listen to his family DR. GOTT over again in an extremely somewhere that stomach can do to lose it in ways there is no reason to — but he listens to you. vicious cycle. fat is the worst kind a per- other than eating well, address the issue. I believe my dad is a Dr. Peter Gott I’m not writing about his son can carry on the body. because he does eat very Signs include hiding a closet drinker. He drinks abuse of alcohol, because We have mentioned this to well. supply in locations such as beer in front of us, but has insists on drinking it in we’ve exhausted the issue him and asked him to exer- DEAR READER: You and the basement, garage, glove a stash of jug wine that he secret. By the end of every with him. We know that cise more (he exercises your family appear to be box of the car or hamper; keeps in the garage, which night, he transforms from a until he wants to get help, once a month, if at all), but well aware that most peo- drinking in those secret he drinks in combination kind father and husband there isn’t much we have he just gets angry with us ple with alcoholism deny places; a loss of interest in with the beer. He knows into a belligerent drunk control over. I am writing for saying something. So I they even have a drinking that we know about it but who usually storms up to because his belly has gotten am asking you, Dr. Gott, to problem. They don’t per- See DR. GOTT, Sports 8 Sports 8 Saturday, August 8, 2009 COMMUNITY Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

9 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Exhibition buildings open to public Schedule 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Commercial building open to Hostile drivers, heres your sign Continued from Sports 7 public ave you ever won- Dumb criminal 1 to 7 p.m. – Entertainment, free stage gazebo 1 p.m – Pari-mutuel horse racing, rodeo arena dered which driv- 1 p.m. – 4-H/FFA sheep fitting and showing, out- 2 to 7 p.m. – Entertainment, free stage gazebo Hing habits can be POLICEMAN Beer pong gone wrong: door livestock arena 2 p.m. – 4-H/FFA round robin, outdoor livestock attributed a hostile driver? After a rousing game of 5:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA rabbit fitting and showing, arena Lets talk about some of the DAN beer pong in Bridgeport, outdoor livestock arena 3, 5 and 7 p.m. – Hypnotist, by Main Street driving habits out there Pa., Joseph Jiminez, 24, and 7 p.m. – Team ranch sorting, rodeo arena 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. – Awards ceremony, outdoor live- that create road rage possi- Dan Bristol Scott Riley, 25, got into a THURSDAY stock arena bilities. These are my ver- dispute, according to the 8:30 a.m. – 4-H/FFA beef market quality and 8 p.m. – PRCA“Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Rodeo sions of Bill Engvalls If you believe you only Philadelphia Inquirer. breeding, livestock arena and princess coronation “Heres your sign.” need to wear a seat belt They took it outside to an 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Exhibition buildings open to AUG. 15 If you like to drive five- when driving long dis- alley, witnesses say, and an public, 4-H basket bidding 7 a.m. – 4-H/FFA buyer/supporter appreciation to 10-miles under the tances, or think a regular irritated Riley started 9 a.m. – 4-H/FFA swine market quality and breed- breakfast, outdoor livestock arena speed limit and not yield to seat belt works just as well shouting at Jiminez and his ing, sale barn arena 8 a.m. – 4-H/FFA market animal sale, sale barn the vehicles that are stack- as a child seat, you need to companion. “Shoot me, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Commercial building open to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Exhibition buildings open to ing up behind you, you change your driving habits. shoot me,”Riley dared. public public need to change your driv- If you believe that yield- When he got to “You 1 to 7 p.m. – Entertainment, free stage gazebo 10:30 p.m. – Dutch oven cook-off registration, out- ing habits. ing to an emergency vehi- guys aint got the (exple- 1 p.m. – Queen and princess horsemanship, rodeo door livestock arena If you like to stop before cle or funeral procession is tive)”, Jiminez pulled a gun arena 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Commercial building open to you make that right-hand just a suggestion, you need and shot Riley before he 2 to 4 p.m., 4-H bowl contest, free stage gazebo public turn so that the driver to change your driving could finish his sentence. 3, 5 and 7 p.m. – Hypnotist, by Main Street 12:30 p.m. – Dutch oven cook-off judging, outdoor behind you gets to find out habits. Jiminez has been charged 8 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo, rodeo arena livestock arena if his or her brakes work, Finally, if you think its with murder. FRIDAY 1 p.m. – Pari-mutuel horse racing, rodeo arena you need to change your OK to follow close enough Remember, kids: “He 8:30 a.m. – 4-H/FFA beef fitting and showing, out- 1 to 7 p.m. – Entertainment, rodeo arena driving habits. to the vehicle in front of started it!” doesnt work door livestock arena 3, 5 and 7 p.m. – Hypnotist, by Main Street If you like to talk on that you that you can see that with your parents, and it 9 a.m. – 4-H/FFA swine fitting and showing, sale 7:45 p.m. – Presentation of open-class home eco- cell phone while speeding cars speedometer, you doesnt work with the barn nomics exhibitor awards, rodeo arena through the school zones need to change your driv- judge or jury. as kids jump out of the ing habits. way, you need to change Q: I just wanted to clari- Officer down and he may have gastroin- vomiting, headaches and you driving habits. fy a question from last testinal problems. Alcohol flushing. In fact, in June If you believe that a rear- week. While riding my Glad to report this there Dr. Gott can cause cirrhosis and 2006, the Food and Drug view mirror is just for dec- bike, I dont have to stop at were no officers down Continued from Sports 7 inflammation of the lining of Administration approved its oration, you need to a stop sign but do have to when I submitted this arti- activities that once provided the stomach. It can damage first injectable drug for peo- change your driving habits. stop at a stop light? cle. Be safe, Ill talk to you pleasure; withdrawal from the pancreas that regulates ple with alcohol dependence. If you believe that a yel- A: Yes, but even though next week. Keep e-mailing friends and family who reach metabolism and the enzymes The drug that is adminis- low light means to speed you must stop at the red your questions to police- out to help but are perceived that help digest fats, carbo- tered once monthly blocks up to mach 2 from two light you can still proceed [email protected]. as meddling; slurred speech; hydrates and proteins. neurotransmitters in the blocks away or more, you through the light as long mood swings; an inability to Hypertension and cardiomy- brain associated with need to change your driv- as there is no cross-traf- Dan Bristol is the control the amount con- opathy (damage to the heart dependence. This form of ing habits. fic. Heyburn chief of police. sumed; and blackouts. muscle itself) are linked and control is only given to those Alcohol depresses the cen- can increase the risk of stroke people receiving counseling tral nervous system and or heart failure. Body fat isnt and who have been without affects thoughts and judg- healthy and can lead to a alcohol for seven days. The F IVE GENERATIONS GATHER ment. Over time, it can lead plethora of medical problems injectable breakthrough to short-term memory loss, down the road. appears easier to tolerate and cardiovascular problems, There is a great deal of help continue than comparable Pictured from left, diabetes, hypertension, gas- available if your father truly pills that are also available. front row, great- tritis (inflammation of the has a drinking problem and Your pleas have fallen on grandmother Terri lining of the stomach) and wants to quit. However, he deaf ears. Your father isnt Seal, of Twin Falls; liver disorders. must reach out first. He ready.Rather than everyone great-great-grand- I am surprised you say should speak with his physi- coming down on him, I rec- your father eats well. Many cian and review treatment ommend a spokesperson mother Bea Brower, alcoholics get “nutrition” options. He needs to be seen express concern over the of Paul; holding through their alcohol con- to determine the exact cause possibility of his failing KiLynn Lou Taylor, of sumption and arent inter- of his abdominal fat that health. You may also wish to Twin Falls; mother ested in food. If they eat, truly isnt healthy. consider working with a pro- Amber Taylor of Twin thats fine. If not, well, Detoxification programs, fessional who can set up an Falls; back row, theres always tomorrow. counseling, Alcoholics intervention. grandmother Brandi Your fathers increased Anonymous meetings and abdominal girth is likely the other support groups are Peter Gott is a retired Robinson, of Burley. result of his alcohol con- available. There is an alco- physician and the author of sumption. 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WASHINGTON — Several large coalitions are mobilizing religious communities nation- wide in support of over- hauling the nation’s health-care system. In recent weeks, hun- dreds of clergy members and lay leaders have descended on the offices of members of Congress, urg- ing lawmakers to enact health-care legislation this “We don’t want to year. With face-to-face lob- bying, sermons, prayer and create a culture war. advertising on Christian We want to dismantle radio stations, the coalitions are pressing the idea that it. We want to put health care for everyone is a fundamental moral issue. faith, and not But organizing groups politics, first.” with disparate religious — The Rev. Jennifer Butler, beliefs around a single goal has been challenging. The executive director of AP photos coalitions have had to tiptoe Faith in Public Life AC certified technician, Andy Gibson looks under the hood of a car at Christian Brothers Automotive in St. Louis. Some customers of the around sensitive issues, such new shop get more than an just an oil change or a new transmission. ‘If the opportunity arises, and if someone shares certain details of their as whether to support a gov- mantle it. We want to put life, I might pray with them,’said Kip Bynum, the garage’s owner. ‘We’re led by what God sees fit to do.’ ernment-run health insur- faith, and not politics, first,” ance option and whether said the Rev. Jennifer Butler, government-subsidized executive director of Faith in plans should pay for abor- Public Life. Shop owner caters to Christian customers tions. They have also had to In a guide for leaders and deal with some clergy mem- members of participating By Tim Townsend may be wider, but such ifications, they are what the bers’ fears of offending their congregations, the coalition St. Louis Post-Dispatch companies use the tenets of company’s founder Mark congregations by speaking uses biblical teachings to their faith especially the so- Carr called “born-again out for universal health care. make the case that the VALLEY PARK, Mo. — called Golden Rule to attract Christians.” “It’s a pretty radical step nation’s health-care system Some customers of the consumers. “We all have a common for this congregation to get is in urgent need of repair. new Christian Brothers “There is a very strong denominator in Jesus involved in the public arena,” “The Bible does not out- Automotive get more than network of Christians mar- Christ, and that makes said the Rev. Jennifer line specific public policies just an oil change or a new keting to Christians and everyone on an even playing Thomas, who is pastor of around the provision of transmission. really creating goods and field,”Carr said.“Christians Immanuel Lutheran Church, health care, but it does make “If the opportunity aris- services for that group,”said are not perfect by any way, a largely middle-class con- clear that protecting the es, and if someone shares Mara Einstein, a professor shape or form,but I’m com- gregation in Kansas City, health of each human being certain details of their life, I of media studies at Queens fortable with them because Mo., and is also a leader in is a profoundly important might pray with them,”said College in New York. Christ is the boss of their one collection of grass-roots personal and communal Kip Bynum, the garage’s “There’s nothing wrong store.” community and national responsibility for people of owner. “We’re led by what with deciding your market The company’s mission is religious groups. “A few faith,” says the brochure, A God sees fit to do.” is a Christian market, but “to glorify God by providing members wonder how much Guide to the Health Care Catering specifically to A Holy Bible sits under the coffee the issue becomes if you ethical and excellent auto- the church should be Reform Debate. “Physical Christians who make up table in the waiting room of find that’s not a big enough motive repair service for our involved.” healing was a part of the sal- nearly 80 percent of the U.S. Christian Brothers Automotive target and then you have to customers, according to The efforts have been vation Jesus brought. ... population has become a in St. Louis. appeal to a wider audience.” Colossians 3:17.” coordinated closely with the Healings represent a sign of legitimate and profitable Bynum and his wife, Lori, That verse from the New Obama administration. A the breaking of God’s reign marketing strategy for large ing Web sites, and film opened the first Christian Testament says, “And group of faith leaders met into the present reality.” and small companies. companies. Brothers Automotive fran- whatever you do, in word or with President Obama in Conservative Christian There are Christian Some companies target chise in the St. Louis area deed, do everything in the April, and administration groups say the coalitions are bookstores, moving com- Christians overtly, while three months ago. The name of the Lord Jesus, giv- officials took part last month using the common language panies, record labels, debt- other businesses founded Bynums were chosen by ing thanks to God the Father in a rally at Freedom Plaza of faith to disguise unpopular consolidation agencies, on Christian principles Texas-based Christian through him.” with representatives of more ideas. health insurance compa- favor a show-by-example Brothers executives than 40 denominations and “I don’t think they speak nies, clothing brands, dat- policy. Their target market because, among other qual- See PRAYERS, Religion 3 faith groups in support of for the vast majority of comprehensive health cov- Americans,” said Tony erage. Perkins, president of the Showing up at the rally Family Research Council, were Joshua DuBois, execu- who has debated the Rev. Jim tive director of the White Wallis, executive director of House Office of Faith- Sojourners, several times on Survey: Number of religiously Based and Neighborhood the health-care issue. “They Partnerships, and Neera are playing on the sympa- Tanden, senior adviser to the thies and passions of most Department of Health and Christians.” Human Services. Another large pro-reform observant Jews has dropped “Your united voice is criti- alliance, Faithful Reform in cal,”Tanden told the gather- Health Care, made up of 40 The Associated Press general, the researchers said. ing. “We are, in the next two religious organizations, has About half of all U.S. Jews — including those months, at the most critical called for worshippers in its HARTFORD, Conn. — The number of American who consider themselves religiously observant time of trying to get (health- member congregations to Jews who consider themselves religiously obser- — claim in the survey that they have a secular care) legislation passed.” “pray for those who are left vant has dropped by more worldview and see no One coalition of mostly out of our health-care sys- than 20 percent over the contradiction between liberal and centrist religious tem — and for those with the last two decades, as the that outlook and their groups was organized by power to enact change.”The share of Jews who consider faith, according to the Sojourners, an evangelical group is holding candlelight themselves secular has study’s authors. group; Catholics in Alliance vigils at state legislative risen, according to a survey. Researchers attribute for the Common Good; Faith buildings and recently sent The 2008 American the trends among American in Public Life, a Washington letters to all members of Religious Identification Survey Jews to the high rate of inter- think tank; and PICO Congress laying out what its found that around 3.4 million marriage and “disaffection National Network, an executive director, the Rev. American Jews call themselves from Judaism” in the United alliance of 1,000 U.S. con- Linda Hanna Walling, calls a religious — out of a general States. gregations. It originally grew “faith-inspired vision of Jewish population of about 5.4 The survey of more than out of frustration that con- health care.” Members also million. 900 self-identified Jews servative Christian groups plan to visit lawmakers when The number of Jews who has a margin of error of were dominating the nation- they are home during identify themselves as plus or minus 4 per- al faith conversation on Congress’s August recess. only culturally Jewish has centage points. social issues. The coalition is The coalition that includes risen from 20 percent in The broader findings speaking out on such issues PICO has tried to identify 1990 to 37 percent last year, according to the of the American Religious Identification as health-care reform and members of Congress who study. In the same period, the number of all U.S. Survey, based at Trinity College in Hartford, comprehensive immigration can be persuaded to support adults who said they had no religion rose from 8 had been released last spring. The study began in reform. health-care legislation. percent to 15 percent. 1990 and has been conducted about once-a- “We don’t want to create a Jews are more likely to be secular than Americans in decade ever since. culture war. We want to dis- See FAITH, Religion 3 Religion 2 Saturday, August 8, 2009 RELIGION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho CHURCH NEWS Lutheran service Some fear church inquiry is aimed to feature children’s message Our Savior Lutheran at reining in Catholic sisters Church, 464 Carriage Lane N. in Twin Falls, will hold a By Eric Gorski It also confirms suspi- Martin, associate editor at priests or challenging about sisters’ shrinking and garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 Associated Press writer cions that the Vatican is America, a Jesuit magazine. church teaching against aging ranks. The number in p.m. today. Proceeds will be concerned over a drift to the Francine Cardman, asso- abortion rights or gay mar- the U.S. declined from used to help pay the A Vatican-ordered inves- left on doctrine, seeking ciate professor of historical riage. 173,865 in 1965 to 79,876 in church’s mortgage. tigation into Roman answers about “the sound- theology and church history Helen Hull Hitchcock, 2000, according to Worship begins at 9:30 Catholic sisters in the U.S., ness of doctrine held and at Boston College’s School of director of St. Louis-based Georgetown University’s a.m. Sunday. Music will be shrouded in mystery when it taught” by the women. Theology and Ministry, said Women for Faith and Family, Center for Applied Research provided by Denise Hawkins was announced seven Still other questions it isn’t clear why these ques- a Catholic women’s group in the Apostolate. The aver- and Elizabeth Brunelle. months ago, is shaping up to explore whether sisters take tions are being asked now in that includes sisters and lay age age of a member of a Pastor Stan Hoobing will be a tough examination of part in Mass daily, or the U.S. people, said an examination women’s religious commu- present a children’s message whether women’s religious whether they follow the But she said the focus on of women’s religious com- nity was between 65 and 70 based on the book, “Where communities have strayed church’s rules when they doctrine puts it in the con- munities’ claims to “the in 1999. Does God Live?” His ser- too far from church teach- take part in liturgies. Church text of establishing a “cor- right to complete self- The inquiry is being mon will be “A Meal From ing. officials expect consistency rect”and exclusive interpre- determination” with no directed by Mother Mary Home,”based on John 6:35, The review “is intended as in how rites and services are tation of the Second Vatican regard to church hierarchy is Clare Millea, superior gen- 41-51. a constructive assessment celebrated, with approved Council of the 1960s and of 30 or 40 years overdue. eral of the Apostles of the Information: 733-3774, and an expression of gen- translations and Masses women’s religious commu- “Some good can come of Sacred Heart of Jesus, a 733-8845 or www.osltf.org. uine concern for the quality presided over by a priest. nities. it by identifying where the more conservative order of the life”of roughly 59,000 The study,called an apos- She said the inquiry main problems are, or at whose members wear Valley Christian U.S. Catholic sisters, tolic visitation, casts a net should be seen “as part of a least by dealing openly and habits, unlike so many U.S. according to a Vatican beyond fidelity to church much older tradition of honestly with a problem sisters. Center to host working paper delivered in teaching, with questions misogyny in the church and that has been going on for a Millea has already held the past few days to leaders also covering efforts to pro- especially distrust of long time,”she said. meetings with heads of reli- Jubilee concert of 341 religious congrega- mote vocations and man- women who are not directly After Vatican II,many sis- gious communities. Next, The Valley Christian tions that describes the agement of finances. and submissively under ters embraced Catholic the superiors will be given Center, 35 Main St. in scope in new detail. The investigation is male, ecclesiastical control.” teaching against war and detailed questionnaires to Hazelton will host the Magic But the nature of some focused on members of Catholic sisters, Cardman nuclear weapons and for be completed by later this Valley Jubilee concert at 7 questions in the document women’s religious commu- said, have repeatedly over workers rights, shed their fall, to be followed by visits p.m. today. seems to validate concerns nities, or sisters. These are history been “returned to habits and traditional roles to selected congregations The program has a special expressed privately by some women who do social work, the confines of the cloister” as teachers or hospital starting next year and con- patriotic theme that cele- sisters that they’re about to teach, work in hospitals and or restricted in the kinds of workers and took up cluding with a confidential brates America and pays be dressed down or accused do other humanitarian work ministries they could per- activism. report from Millea to the tribute to the oldies. Local of being unfaithful to the of the church. The investi- form in public view. More recently, a group of Vatican. vocalists and musicians are church. gation is not looking at Conservative Catholics, more tradition-minded A spokeswoman for the featured. The report, for example, cloistered communities, or however, have long com- women’s religious orders apostolic visitation’s Admission is free; the asks communities of sisters nuns. plained that the majority of have emerged, with mem- Connecticut-based office public is invited. to lay out “the process for “The sisters being inves- sisters in the U.S. have bers who dress in habits, said Millea was not available Information: 734-9436 responding to sisters who tigated have for many years grown too liberal and flout show fidelity to Rome and for an interview Tuesday, or www.magicvalleyju- dissent publicly or privately made almost nothing, took church teaching. Some have focus on education, health and that Millea’s letter to the bilee.com. from the authoritative very little and gave every- taken provocative stands, care and social work. religious orders would stand teaching of the Church.” thing,” said the Rev. James advocating for female The Vatican is concerned as her statement. Hagerman Methodists to Missionaries hold gospel night Cardinal: Morality needed Cory Potter Cody Darrington The Hagerman Methodist Church will hold a special returns called gospel night from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Music will be by “The Few in business decisions and the Faithful.” Dinner will be furnished by the By Jonathan J. Cooper and it should promote Much like the ceremonies women of the church. Associated Press writer development in poor nations of the church itself, the Everyone is welcome. while helping poor people in Knights’ convention is a Offerings will be accepted. PHOENIX — The top rich countries. Investment spectacle steeped in tradi- Information: Carol, 837- Roman Catholic bishop in money from poor nations is tion. Men wear white-coat- 4706; Shelvie, 837-4449. the United States said flowing to rich countries, ed tuxedos to the annual Wednesday the global eco- worsening the poverty in “States Dinner,” which LDS single adults nomic crisis was caused in poor nations, he said. opens with the national part by people abandoning “To help people live better anthems of the eight coun- to hold fireside personal ethics, and he’s lives, one needs to under- tries represented. The Regional LDS Singles calling for increased morali- stand both the rules of eco- In brief remarks, the Elder Cory Potter has Elder Cody Darrington, (31 and over) will hold a fire- ty in business. nomics and the moral law,” group’s leader, Supreme returned home from serving son of Kenney and Cheryl side at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cardinal Francis George, George said. Knight Carl Anderson, said in the Florida Jacksonville Darrington, has been called Maurice Street Stake archbishop of Chicago and George was one of more immigrants from Latin mission for h e Church of to serve as a missionary in Center. president of the United than 80 cardinals and bish- America are playing an Jesus Christ of Latter-day the Czech Prague Mission A member of the States Conference of ops at the Knights of important role in shaping Saints. for h e Church of Jesus Kimberly Stake presidency Catholic Bishops, said the Columbus convention, the future of the Church in Cory is the son of Christ of Latter-day Saints. will be the speaker. Child pursuit of fast profits under- which organizers describe as Arizona. Mark and Susan Potter He will enter the care and refreshments are mined the financial markets’ the largest gathering of “Here, as in so much of of Hagerman. He plans Missionary Training Center provided. ability to regulate them- American bishops outside the United States, our to continue his education on August . Cody is a Information on the fire- selves. their official annual meet- church has been enriched this fall at Boise State member of the Raft River side or upcoming activities: “An economy that substi- ing. and revitalized by Hispanic University. Ward and is a  graduate 326-8837. tutes efficiency for morality The Knights of Columbus immigration,” Anderson of Declo High School. He will end up both inefficient is a group of 1.78 million said. “The Catholic church has been attending Utah The Times-News wel- and immoral,”George said in practicing Catholic men in the United States has Stephanie Brown comes news of church a speech Tuesday, the first who volunteer inside and always grown and has always called State University. events. Send information to night of the three-day annu- outside of the church. been revitalized by immi- Ellen Thomason at al convention of the Knights The organization is run by grants.” Scot McMurtry [email protected]. of Columbus, one of the lay people but work closely In a report released this called Deadline is 5 p.m. world’s largest Catholic fra- with the church to help with week, the Knights reported a Wednesday for publication ternal service organizations. its day-to-day operation 3.5 percent hike in donations on the Saturday religion George said a restructured and promote its social and over the past year despite a page. global economy is emerging, religious teachings. struggling economy.

VALUE SPEAK To lose or not to lose Sister Stephanie Brown Joseph Walker has been called to serve in the New Mexico ’m not exactly sure how to take flight first, so we So the contest started The next day Anita got Albuquerque mission. Elder Scot McMurtry it happened, but some- settled on “limit”). And — Monday, which meant that up ready and anxious and She is the daughter of Art is heading off to the Salt Ihow last Thursday I shudder! — I would need to we had from Thursday excited for the challenge. I Lake City Family History found myself talking trash to exercise five times a week. until Monday to plot our barely got up. I was groggy and Penny Brown of Twin Falls. Mission to serve as a full- my family about how their It isn’t that I’m opposed strategy for how we would and bloated and feeling out time missionary for h e mother and I were going to to exercise, exactly. I come win. And that’s just what of sorts. Somehow I don’t Stephanie graduated from Twin Falls High School Church of Jesus Christ of kick their collective back- from a long line of exercis- Anita did: she figured out think an orgy of excess was Latter-day Saints. sides in the First Annual ers. Some of my best her exercise regimen and the best way to prepare for in . She also graduated this year from the College Scot graduated from Twin Walker Family Biggest friends exercise regularly. she thought through 90 days of disciplined liv- Falls High School in , Losers Couples Contest. It’s just that after decades menus. On Saturday, she ing. Last Thursday I was of Southern Idaho in the where he especially enjoyed I mean, seriously. Who spent primarily sitting in went shopping for food full of competitive fire; veterinary technology knows more about being a front of a word processor that would help us with our today, I’m full of heartburn. program with an associate’s drama and choir, being a big loser than I do? (with “sitting” being the diet. I think she even fig- More than anything else, I of applied science degree. co-president of the Chamber Then it was explained to operative word here), my ured out what new clothes think my attitude is all Stephanie will be speaking Singers his senior year. me that this would be a legs and lungs aren’t used she would buy as part of wrong. I’m not focused on Sunday at  p.m. in the Twin He has earned his contest to see which of the to being asked to do much her soon-to-be skinny the good things this friend- Falls West Stake th Ward. associate’s degree in liberal five married — or soon-to- beyond bending and wardrobe. ly competition is going to She will be reporting to the arts from the College of be-married — couples in breathing. Occasionally. For my part, I ate like do for me. All I can think Provo MTC Wednesday. Southern Idaho and has our family could lose the But my competitive spir- crazy from Thursday until about is that polish sausage been happily working for most combined weight it was aroused when our Monday. The way I saw it, at the convenience store KMVT television in Twin between now and Nov. 1. children suggested that it the more pounds I put on around the corner and how Falls for almost four years. Weight loss? might be too much for their BEFORE the contest, the much better it would taste Active in his church, Scot OK, I can do that. As parents to participate in more I could take off DUR- than the apple on my desk. has earned his Duty to God long as I don’t have to — this contest — or, as Joe Jr. ING the contest, and the Turns out that, as with Sign up to and Faith in God awards, you know — diet. Or exer- wrote in one “tender” e- better our chances of being almost everything else in having had many callings cise. mail: “Please remember the biggest losers. So I had life, dieting is all about receive in the several wards he has Anita, my wife and Big that, at your respective a great weekend of laying attitude. You get the atti- called home. Loser partner, explained ages, a sudden and dramat- around and eating chips tude right, and the rest will e-mail updates At  years of age, this that I wouldn’t have to ic change in lifestyle can and dips and mac and follow. But if you bring the mission has been a long change my lifestyle much. often have a deleterious cheese and pizza and soda. wrong attitude to the table, about breaking time coming and he is very All I really needed to do effect on your health.”Such I went out for the biggest, so to speak, you’re a loser grateful for the opportunity was cut out seconds at din- concern is touching — and greasiest hamburger I could before you even start. to serve. He reports on ner. And thirds. And snacks infuriating. How could we find just before we weighed And probably NOT the news online at after 9 p.m. And limit my NOT accept the challenge in on Monday. And then I Biggest Loser. August , following the Diet Dr. Pepper intake (she and the opportunity to finished up the night with example set by his younger suggested I go cold turkey prove to our children once one last round of chips and Joseph Walker is a free- magicvalley.com brother, Benjamin, who — I suggested that turkeys and for all what incredible bean dip. At that point, I lance writer from American is currently serving in AND pigs would both need losers their parents are? figured, what can it hurt? Fork, Utah. Nicaragua. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho RELIGION Saturday, August 8, 2009 Religion 3 Suit: Chaplain policy violates Constitution The Associated Press Sheriff’s Chaplain Phil any inmate without prior disease” and lacked the Brown was committed to position but declined to do Kinzler are named as defen- approval from superiors. capacity to make informed the Idaho Maximum so, which prompted county SANDPOINT — The bat- dants. Personal services include decisions about his treat- Security Institution in Kuna officials to prohibit Herndon tle lines are drawn in a feder- In June, Bonner County making phone calls, writing ment for the purported for several months and from entering the jail. al lawsuit alleging a Bonner Deputy Prosecutor Scott letters or delivering packages mental defect. However, returned to Bonner County McLaughlin argues the County Jail chaplain policy Bauer filed an answer to the on behalf of inmates, Brown was allegedly never to stand trial for the January chaplain policy amounts to a violates the U.S. complaint which denies according to the policy. advised of a diagnosis, which 2007 shooting death of violation of the right to free- Constitution. Herndon’s claims. A tele- Herndon served as a chap- would have been contrary to Leslie Carlton Breaw and dom of speech and free exer- Former jail chaplain Scott phonic scheduling confer- lain to male inmates at the state law. possessing a $56,000 escrow cise of religion. Herndon filed suit against ence in the case is set for jail during a nine-month “Since inmate Brown check belonging to the slain Bauer rejects those asser- the county arguing he had to today, federal court records period last year. He was alleged that this had not been man. tions and points out that abdicate his First indicate. denied access to the jail after done, Herndon reasonably Brown, 48, insists he is Herndon entered into the Amendment rights in order Herndon’s counsel, sending a letter to 1st District believed that there had been innocent of murder and has chaplain agreement “under to minister to inmates held at Sandpoint attorney D. Toby Judge Fred Gibler, which a violation of law and an stated Breaw was shot acci- no protest or compulsion” the jail. McLaughlin, contends in questioned the treatment of issue of public concern,” dentally during a struggle and then proceeded to Herdon’s suit was filed in court documents that his Keith Allen Brown, a Priest McLaughlin said in the com- over .22-caliber rifle. Brown knowingly violate it. Idaho’s U.S. District Court in client was effectively denied Lake man awaiting trial on a plaint. maintains Breaw was the “By providing said infor- May. It seeks to restore access to the jail unless he charge of first-degree mur- The psychological report aggressor during the con- mation to Judge Fred Gibler Herndon’s access to the jail waived his First Amendment der. used to determine Brown’s frontation. without having (it) cleared in and strike down the policy at rights. At the time, Brown’s fit- fitness is a sealed document Brown’s trial is scheduled advance by proper institu- issue as a restriction on free- At issue is a policy which ness to proceed in the case and the contents of the for March 2010. tional authorities, Plaintiff dom of speech. The county, bars jail chaplains from per- was in question. The court report have never been In the meantime,Herndon did break his oath,” Bauer Sheriff Daryl Wheeler and forming personal services for found Brown had a “mental divulged in court. was asked to resign from his wrote.

RELIGION BRIEFS Mormons feel Russian Orthodox Roman Catholic risk and lukewarm com- Church Patriarch Kirill, Archdiocese of New munity support. more threatened center, conducts a reli- Orleans to tear down a 165- This time Envision Laie, a by Hollywood gious service at Pochaev year-old church. group of planners commis- The Neighborhood sioned by the Mormon SALT LAKE CITY — A Lavra, in Pochaev, Conservation District church, is proposing build- new survey shows Ukraine, on Wednesday. Committee on Monday ing 1,200 homes, a shop- Mormons feel more threat- Kirill, who took over denied the archdiocese’s ping center, churches and ened by Hollywood than do leadership of the request for a permit to parks at the same site. members of other faiths. Russian Orthodox demolish Annunciation Some residents oppose The survey, released Church earlier this year, Catholic Church, its rectory the plan, saying it goes recently by The Pew Forum is seen as more reform- and parish hall. beyond Laie’s master plan on Religion and Public Life, Elizabeth LaCombe, a that calls for limited found 68 percent of Church oriented than his prede- representative of the arch- growth. of Jesus Christ of Latter- cessor, is on a 10-day diocese, said the church, day Saints followers think visit to Ukraine. which was closed in 2001, is Museum to show their values are often AP photo deteriorating and attracts threatened by the enter- Phoenix church, leaving trash behind. Apologetic Information & thieves, vandals and squat- uncut version of film tainment industry. Church members agreed Research — or FAIR — con- ters dangerous to the com- The study showed the neighbors reach to patrol the neighborhood ference will tackle a range of munity. on Parthenon next highest religious group for trash after future topics including science But several residents of ATHENS, Greece — concerned about truce on homeless Saturday breakfasts. and the Book of Mormon, the St. Roch neighborhood Greece’s new Acropolis Hollywood was Jehovah’s PHOENIX — A north They also are providing the reliability of church his- argued that the church Museum says it will restore Witnesses at 54 percent. Phoenix church, nearby neighbors with a 24-hour tory and polygamy. The 11th could be restored and used references to early Fifty-three percent of neighbors and the city have hotline they can call in case annual event began as a community center or Christians vandalizing the evangelical Protestant reached an agreement that of safety concerns. Thursday at the South for other purposes. ancient Parthenon temple. church members feel the will temporarily allow the City planning director Towne Exposition Center in The archdiocese has The references were origi- same. church to continue its Debra Stark said they hope Sandy. closed 34 parishes since nally deleted from a film By comparison, 42 per- Saturday meals for the to have the research com- FAIR was organized in Hurricane Katrina. shown to visitors for fear of cent of the general popula- homeless. pleted in a month. 1997 by members of The angering the country’s tion feels threatened by City officials said Church of Jesus Christ of Plan resurrected powerful Orthodox Church. Hollywood. Crossroads United Mormon apologist Latter-day Saints who The decision last month The study also shows 1.7 Methodist Church may were sharing their knowl- for Mormon to delete the short segment percent of Americans are continue feeding the home- community holds edge and research on angered its creator, Mormon, which is compa- less while they determine if church history, doctrine housing near Laie Academy Award-winning rable to the size of the the church is violating a annual conference and practices on Internet HONOLULU — The filmmaker Constantin nation’s Jewish population. zoning ordinance by oper- SANDY, Utah — A group message boards. The Church Of Jesus Christ of Costa-Gavras, and was And it found nine out of ating as a charity dining hall that defends Mormon group organized and Latter-day Saints has res- criticized as an act of cen- 10 Mormons are white, in a neighborhood. beliefs to church critics is launched a Web site in urrected a plan to build a sorship in the Greek press. which compares with about Neighbors complained to gathering in Utah for a two- 1998 to provide a single housing community on Museum Director 71 percent of the American the city about homeless day conference. resource for questions Oahu’s North Shore. Dimitris Pantermalis said population. people hanging around and The Foundation for about Mormonism. The community would Tuesday that the film would FAIR is not an official arm serve the growing needs of be shown uncut after the of the Mormon church. Brigham Young University- Greek-born French film- Hawaii, which is planning maker told him it implied no Panel blocks plan to to expand its campus near official involvement of the Faith Laie. church of the day in the raze 165-year-old A Mormon church com- vandalism — some 1,500 Continued from Religion 1 help them organize their diverse memberships, the pany, Hawaii Reserves years ago. Pastors in seven states congregations, develop coalitions are moving care- Louisiana church Inc., previously proposed The museum opened on recorded radio ads promot- talking points for meetings fully around controversial NEW ORLEANS — A building 550 homes on the June 20. ing reform efforts that aired with members of Congress issues. For example, conservation panel has land, but it scrapped the over the Memorial Day and and coordinate with other Sojourners, Faith in Public blocked a plan by the plan last year citing cost, — Wire reports Fourth of July recesses. groups and individuals — Life, Catholics in Alliance The message, said PICO religious and secular. and PICO are supporting spokesman Gordon Among their congres- the “status quo” on abor- Whitman, is this: sional targets are Sen. Kay tion — neither requiring nor “Religious voters support Hagan, D-N.C., who sits on banning insurers from cov- health-care reform, and one of the committees ering the procedure as long Magic Valley you can’t take them for working on the health-care as federal funds are not granted. We’re not going to package; Sen. Richard used. Their coalition has allow people who stand up Lugar, R-Ind., who has not endorsed specific legis- for health reform to be warned against moving too lation, although it might if a Places of Worship attacked on religious fast to overhaul the health- proposal appears to meet its grounds. If you are in a dis- care system; and Sen. goals, leaders said. trict or state that is cultur- Michael Bennet, R-Colo., “We try to stay away from ally conservative, there is who has said he wants to broad ideological fights,” support for health reform.” accomplish reform “with- Whitman said, “and stay In August, paid organiz- out breaking the bank.” where there is common ers will meet with pastors to To hold together their ground.”

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(Art) Harshbarger SERVICES Eunice Kennedy Shriver WHITTIER, Japanese forces in Harold Burton Bryant of Cascade Chapel of Calif. — Arthur A. the vicinity of Wake Gooding, memorial service Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, (Art) Harshbarger, Island and Ponape, at 11 a.m. today at the LDS 495 S. State St. in Orem, critical at Mass. hospital age 91, died culminating in the Church in Gooding Utah; visitation one hour Thursday, July 23, battle for Iwo Jima (Demaray Funeral Service, before the service Monday BARNSTABLE, Mass. Shriver has been weak- 2009, in Whittier, in February-March Gooding Chapel. at the church; interment at (AP) — Eunice Kennedy ened in recent years by a Calif. 1945. Overall, Lt. noon Tuesday at the Rupert Shriver, a sister of series of strokes. She lives He was born July Cmdr. Harshbarger Michael Eddward Cemetery in Rupert. President John F. Kennedy in Hyannis Port, near the 19, 1918, on the accumulated 3,915 Sizemore of Jerome, serv- and a longtime champion family compound where family farm west of Filer, hours of flight time. His ice of remembrance at 11 Dwight A. Ramsey of for the disabled, was in her brother, U.S. Sen. the eighth of 12 children of decorations and awards a.m. today at the Valley Rupert, memorial service critical condition Friday at Edward Kennedy, has Ida Belle and Joseph included an Air Medal, as Christian Center in at 11 a.m. Monday at the a Massachusetts hospital. been staying as he under- Harshbarger. During his well as Asiatic Pacific Hazelton; luncheon will Apostle House of Prayer, 93 The 88-year-old Shri- goes treatment for brain formative years, he attend- Campaign, World War II follow (Parke’s Magic E. Baseline in Rupert ver’s husband, children and cancer. ed a two-room grade Victory, American Theater Valley Funeral Home in (Hansen Mortuary Rupert grandchildren gathered at Sen. Kennedy left the school and graduated from and American Defense Twin Falls). Chapel). her side at Cape Cod compound Friday in a golf Filer High School in 1937, medals. Three other broth- Hospital in Barnstable, said cart with his wife and dog, having made his mark in ers (Al, Turk and George) Elsie Lea Arrington Alva Dean Young of family spokesman Stephen headed toward the area interscholastic sports com- also served during World Egbert of Twin Falls, serv- Heyburn, funeral at 11 a.m. Rivers. where the family sailboat petition. He then traveled War II. ice at 11 a.m. today at the Monday at the Paul LDS 3rd California Gov. Arnold is docked. down to Mountain City, After the war and after he Twin Falls Stake Center and 4th Ward Church, 300 Schwarzenegger, the hus- Shriver is the fifth of the Nev., to work the Rio Tinto had been separated from near the temple; visitation S. 500 W. in Heyburn; bur- band of Shriver’s daughter, nine Kennedy children. copper mine since three of the service, Art and Marge at 10 a.m. today at the ial at 2:30 p.m. at the Maria, was also there, said Edward Kennedy and Jean his brothers were already moved to Southern church; graveside service Sunny Cedar Rest Aaron McLear, a spokes- Kennedy Smith are her there, but he was too young California, where he picked follows at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Almo; visita- man for the governor. sole surviving siblings. to “go down into the hole.” up the threads of his higher Park (Parke’s Magic Valley tion from 6 to 8 p.m. A football recruiter found education and was admit- Funeral Home in Twin Sunday at Rasmussen Art in Nevada, and he even- ted to Whittier College, Falls) Funeral Home, 1350 16th tually was persuaded to where he obtained his BA St. E. in Burley, and 10 to Autopsy: Cocaine contributed attend the College of Idaho degree in 1949. Art then Pamela Hatch Aldrich 10:45 a.m. Monday at the in Caldwell from 1937 to began his career in educa- Cavaliere of Burley, cele- church. to spokesman Billy Mays’ death 1941. (It was paid for by tion, while Marge became a bration of life at 11 a.m. scholarships and by his real estate broker. today at the Burley Bertha M. VanBuren By Mitch Stacy cocaine as a “contributory mowing lawns on campus.) “Mr. Harshbarger” was Community Center, 1200 Wilson of Twin Falls, Associated Press writer cause of death.’’ He was a starter all four employed for 32 years by Oakley Avenue in Burley memorial service at 1 p.m. The medical examiner years on their football the Whittier Union High (Ramussen Funeral Home Monday at White Mortuary TAMPA, Fla. — An offi- “concluded that cocaine team, team captain and a School District as a teacher in Burley). in Twin Falls. cial autopsy report released use caused or contributed unanimous selection as an and then later as a guidance Friday found that cocaine to the development of his all-conference tackle. counselor (after receiving Hoss Harrison of Twin JoAnn Wilkins of Rupert, use contributed to the heart heart disease, and thereby Having taken the civilian his master’s degree). From Falls, gathering in honor of funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday disease that suddenly killed contributed to his death,’’ pilot training program at 1961 to 1971, he refused to Hoss from 11 a.m. to noon at the Paul LDS Stake TV pitchman Billy Mays in the office said in a press the C of I and earning his take summers off as he was today at White Mortuary in Center, 424 W. Ellis St. in June, but his family called release. private pilot’s license, he one of the four owners of Twin Falls; visitation at Paul; visitation from 6 to the finding “speculative’’ The office said Mays last enlisted in the U.S. Navy Redfish Lake Lodge in Hoss and Sue’s home after 8 p.m. Monday at the and considered getting an used cocaine in the few Air Corps and became Stanley and needed to turn the gathering. Rasmussen Funeral Home, independent look at the days before his death but active duty on June 19, his talents to the joys and 1350 16th St. E. in Burley, results. was not under the influ- 1941. He spent a year in sorrows of running a popu- Daniel William O’Brien and 10 to 10:45 a.m. The Hillsborough ence of the drug when he flight, ground school and lar mountain resort. Most Jr. of Twin Falls, private Tuesday at the church. County medical examiner’s died. Hillsborough County communications training. of Art’s years in the family gathering at 2 p.m. office previously deter- spokeswoman Lori Hudson In Corpus Christi, Texas, WUHSD were spent at today. Louise Etcheverry of mined that the bearded, said nothing in the toxicol- on June 29, 1942, he Sierra and California High Rupert, funeral at 11 a.m. boisterous TV spokesman ogy report indicated the received his commission as schools, where he was a Philip Brian Quigley of Friday at the St. Nicholas had a heart attack in his frequency of Mays’ cocaine ensign and his golden Navy respected and well-liked Buhl, memorial service at Catholic Church in Rupert; sleep. His wife found him use. wings and then married his educator. The CHS year- 2 p.m. today at Farmer vigil and rosary at 7 p.m. unresponsive in bed in their “We were totally college sweetheart, book, the Talon, was dedi- Funeral Chapel in Buhl. Thursday at the Hansen Tampa condo June 28. unaware of any non-pre- Marjorie Anita Tucker. cated to him upon his Mortuary Rupert Chapel, Mays, 50, was a pop-cul- scription drug usage and Initially he was a flight retirement in 1982. Leland Lorenzo 710 Sixth St.; visitation ture fixture with his ener- are actively considering an instructor from August Art was a member of the Hugentobler of Orem, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday getic commercials pitching independent evaluation of 1942 through August 1943. California Retired Teachers Utah, and formerly of the at the mortuary and one gadgets and cleaning prod- the autopsy results,’’Mays’ One of his students was Association, the American Magic Valley area, funeral hour before the funeral ucts like Orange Glo and family said in a statement. John Glenn, the future Legion Post 51, the Naval at 11 a.m. Monday at the Friday at the church. OxiClean. The statement said the astronaut, who was Reserve Association, the While heart disease was family was “extremely dis- checked out on instru- Association of Naval the primary cause of death, appointed’’ by the release ments by this farm boy Aviation and First Friends a report released Friday by of the information by the from Filer on July 17, 1943. Church of Whittier, Calif. DEATH NOTICES the medical examiner listed medical examiner’s office. After leaving Texas, Art was Art and Marge were mar- then sent to San Diego and ried for nearly 57 years The funeral will be at on to Alameda, Calif., before she died in 1999. He Sylvia S. Shafer 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at where he learned to fly the is also preceded in death by GOODING — Sylvia Sue the Buhl First Baptist Former Jack Daniel’s distiller dies at 69 great Martin Mariner twin- his parents, seven brothers Shafer, 82, of Gooding, died Church; visitation will be NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) years as the master distiller engine PBM-3D flying and four sisters. He is sur- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, — Jimmy Bedford, the slen- supervising the entire boats. These aircraft had vived by his son, Albert her residence. Aug. 10, at Farmer Funeral der and silver-haired for- operation at the 143-year- been designed for several Kim Harshbarger of Boise; A graveside service will be Chapel in Buhl. mer master distiller of the old distillery in Lynchburg, purposes — air reconnais- and his daughter and son- held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jack Daniel’s whiskey dur- the oldest registered one in sance, submarine detection in-law, Marta and Doug Aug. 11, at the Elmwood ing a 40-year career with the United States. Among and sea rescue. In July Hilderbrand of Federal Cemetery in Gooding Pearl R. Gepner the company, died Friday. his duties was tasting the 1944, Harshbarger’s Way, Wash. (Demaray Funeral Service, Pearl Ruth Gepner, 83, of He was 69. whiskey before it was sent squadron (VPB-19) was In lieu of flowers, memo- Gooding Chapel). Twin Falls, died Friday, Aug. His body was found out- to retailers. deployed to Kaneohe Bay, rial donations can be sent 7,2009, at her home in Twin side a barn at his farm in Bedford traveled the Hawaii, for additional to the First Friends Church Falls. Lynchburg, apparently the world as the face behind the training as well as for test- of Whittier, 13205 E. Walter E. Wells Arrangements will be victim of a heart attack, product. He appeared in ing a new technological Philadelphia, Whittier, CA BUHL — Walter E. Wells, announced by Parke’s Magic company officials said. one photo standing behind development for the PBM: 90601; the College of Idaho 92, of Buhl, died Wednesday, Valley Funeral Home of Twin Bedford retired in March a Jack Daniel’s bottle with Jet Assisted TakeOff or in Caldwell or to any chari- Aug. 5, 2009, at his home. Falls. 2008 after spending 20 his arms folded. JATO. While stationed in ty of choice. the South Pacific, the A funeral was held at squadron participated in Rose Hills Memorial Park in operations against enemy Whittier, Calif. Mary V. Curtis Hear better. You deserve it! Mary Virginia Elaine Wolff; and a Curtis passed away brother, Allen TWO-DAY OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL EVENT peacefully Monday, McDonald. Her Special Guest: Dr. Michael Ilif, President of the Colorado Academy of Audiology Aug. 3, 2009, at age husband, Marshall & Widex Hearing Aid Company Regional Representative 88, at Twin Falls B. Curtis; sister, Care Center in Twin Gloria Iacucci; and Falls, with her brother, Raymond We’ll discuss how the latest in hearing aid technology can help daughter, Suzanne, McDonald, preced- enhance your hearing, understanding and quality of life. at her side. ed her in death. She was born Feb. 11, 1921, A private family service in Solvay,N.Y.,to Joseph and will be held at 1 p.m. Hearing Screening Louise (Steves) McDonald. Monday, Aug. 10, at Parke’s Consultation Mary is survived by her Magic Valley Funeral Home Live Hearing Aid Demonstration daughter, Suzanne in Twin Falls, with Bishop FREE Mathieson; grandchildren, Jason Beard conducting. A Robert Mathieson Jr. and graveside service and inter- Heather Voyles; and six ment will follow at the Wednesday, August 12th great-grandchildren. Mary Mountain View Cemetery in Twin Falls Oice - 260 Falls Avenue, Suite A is also survived by a sister, Fairfield. Across from CSI James Brennen Thursday, August 13th Burley Oice -1301 East 16th Street, Suite A ISLAND PARK — James Brennen, both of Twin Falls; Fritz Kippes, HIS Inside Farmer’s Insurance A. Brennen, 76, of Island grandsons, Brad J. Brennen Hearing Instrument Specialist Park, died Friday, Aug. 7, and Brandon Brennen, both 2009, at Madison Memorial of Twin Falls; a grand- Hospital in Rexburg of natu- daughter, Sarah (Ryan) Space is limited and ral causes. Sattelberg of Texas; great- reservations are required. He was born Jan. 5, 1933, grandchildren, Audrey and in Twin Falls, to Edward and Jackson Sattelberg of Texas. Edna Roth Brennen. He He was preceded in death by Please call (208) 734-2900 to reserve your appointment for this special two-day event. married Rosalee Updike on his parents; and a brother, Nov. 28, 1952, in Twin Falls; Robert Brennen. Honest Service - Reasonable Priced Hearing Aids - Complete Hearing Healthcare two sons, Brad and Kent At his request, disposition were born to this marriage. was by cremation under the He is survived by his wife, direction of Flamm Funeral OPEN HOUSE SAVINGS Rosalee Brennen of Island Home in Rexburg. A private Park; sons, Brad (Colleen) family memorial celebration Brennen and Kent (Lisa) will be held at a later date.   For obituary rates and information, call 735-3266 Monday through  $)*
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