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U.S. Agriculture Department Twin Falls,Jerome faces $7 billion cut in 2012 Agribusiness 1 split doubleheader Sports 1 Magicvalley.com T.F. forms downtown parking task force By Nick Coltrain task force, which Hall wants com- that proposal, arguing it wasn’t Times-News writer prised of stakeholders from commu- fleshed out or they didn’t have enough Help out ALSO MAKING NEWS nity members at large to business information. Among the issues were Those interested The Twin Falls City Council, armed owners, has only two parameters: enforcing parking time limits in the in joining the SHOW TO GO ON with results from two opinion-seek- avoiding solutions that burden tax- non-metered areas and avoiding a city’s task force The Magic Valley Citizens’Fourth ing efforts on downtown parking, has payers and bringing its ideas to the business’ employees parking in front to solve down- of July fireworks committee hit formed a task force to find solutions to council by Nov.15. of other shops. town parking $30,000 in donations on Monday — the issues facing the area. Councilwoman Rebecca Mills Sojka “If we are truly going to manage issues can get $5,000 short of the group’s goal,but The council heard results Monday was the only one to vote against the downtown parking, we need to have involved by still enough for a show. of both an online, non-scientific sur- task force, saying it would be a waste the revenue to manage downtown contacting After getting Twin Falls City Coun- vey of downtown parking opinions of city time and money. The council parking,” and this proposal doesn’t Mayor Don cil approval for the event on Monday, and an in-person forum conducted on had all the information it needed to provide that, Mayor Don Hall said to Hall at organizer Ruth Pierce said she was the matter — the first being responses make a decision in the results from the explain his “no”vote. [email protected]. “thrilled”at the result.She said any overwhelmingly from people who survey and the forum,she said. Councilman Lance Clow, the only Business and additional cash raised will roll over to don’t own businesses or property and She even pitched one: suspending council member aside from Mills Soj- property own- next year’s show. the latter being the reverse. parking-meter enforcement for a year ka to support her motion, railed ers, customers, She is also still looking for vendors The council voted 6-1 to have May- and covering them so the honest or against the council continuing to not and citizens at at the College of Southern Idaho for or Don Hall form a task force to evalu- un-informed wouldn’t unwittingly take action on a long-running issue. large are invited the event.Interested parties can con- ate those opinions and come up with pay to park. to join. tact her at 734-8662. solutions to the problems raised. The Most of the council voted against See PARKING, Main 2
A YEAR AFTER THE FLAMES
The Auger Falls Fire threatened Times-News file photos The Auger Falls Fire » As Auger Falls Park Twin Falls homes, charring yards ABOVE: The Auger Falls on a march that burned up the Fire burns in the Snake regrows after 2010 blaze, managers now focus Snake River Canyon’s walls and River Canyon on July recovery efforts on staving off cheat grass scorched nearly 450 acres of the 22, 2010, in Twin Falls. 550-acre park — jointly managed LEFT: A helicopter pulls by the city of Twin Falls and U.S. By Kimberlee Kruesi company some closure, as the man Bureau of Land Management. water from the Snake Times-News writer held responsible for the fire faces The city responded to the fire’s River to help douse the justice. destruction by reseeding the park. fire. One year after the Months after it was reseeded Don Garibaldi is scheduled to Last September, more than 400 and after being monitored for re- appear today in Twin Falls County blaze, city officials are volunteers reseeded 80 percent of growth, Auger Falls Park is finally 5th District Court for allegedly watching reseeding the park with native and drought- showing signs of recovery. flicking out the lit cigarette butt efforts take hold in resistant plants. Ground scorched by the July that started the 2010 blaze. Auger Falls Park, which “We would never say the fire was 2010 Auger Falls Fire is now green, Charged with three misdemeanors a good thing, but it did give us a was extensively dam- and formerly trash-strewn areas related to the fire, he faces up to six aged by the blaze. are being cleared. The park’s months in jail and a $1,000 fine on spring resurgence may even ac- each charge if convicted. See FIRE, Main 2 IN HOME & GARDEN: Twin Falls woman resurrects garden after devastating Auger Falls Fire turned her hard work to ash.
Twin Falls city lays off building R EFRESHING State senator arraigned employees, freezes other jobs on DUI, theft charge By Jessie L. Bonner By Nick Coltrain “This decision was not made, pro- Associated Press writer Times-News writer posed or taken lightly,” Rothweiler said in a press release.“I recognize the signif- BOISE — The lawyer for a state senator accused The city of Twin Falls will lay off two icant impact this has on our employees, of taking an SUV and trailer from a stranger’s home building department employees on their families and those close to them.” in Boise and driving the vehicle while drunk said Oct. 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, Rothweiler said in an interview that Monday there are “medical explanations’’ for his and freeze seven other full-time posi- the decision to cut the jobs reflected a client’s behavior. tions,officials announced Monday. change in needed service, especially at Idaho Senate Republican Caucus Chairman John The frozen positions include police that department. McGee of Caldwell was arraigned in Idaho’s 4th dispatchers, street maintenance, an en- “That was the biggest challenge,” he District Court on charges of misdemeanor drunken gineering technician and others, includ- said. “We looked and we were honest driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s ing seasonal help. The move brings the and said we do not foresee (the econom- consent, causing more than $1,000 damage, a total city employees down to 263, the ic downturn) ending in the short term.” felony. same level as in the 2007-08 fiscal year. Councilman Lance Clow said these McGee, 38, was arrested early Sunday after police Early budget talks had city staff facing are the first layoffs he has seen in his say he took a Ford Excursion and cargo trailer from a $2.4 million budget gap. City Manager 18 years on the council. “We struggle DREW NASH/Times-News the southwest Boise home of a “complete stranger’’ Travis Rothweiler estimates the layoffs with the budget and we try to look at the Tilly Monroe, 7, serves up a cold cup of and got it stuck in a yard just down the street. A and the position freezes will save more areas of the city that are most impacted lemonade to Vanesa Serratos, 8, during a breath test showed the four-term lawmaker’s than $500,000.Ten percent of that is re- by service volumes,”the building depart- blood-alcohol content was nearly twice the legal ducing his proposed “assistant city ment being one of them, Clow said. He yard sale held by her parents home on Friday in Twin Falls. Tilly helped her dad make the manager”position to an “assistant to the added later, “If they’re not covered by See SENATOR, Main 2 city manager”instead. fees,they are covered by taxpayers.” stand a few days prior.
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s a God-fearing,free they become dangerous. hunting trip,Herrick tossed Idahoan,you are YOU Legend also has it that fe- a jackrabbit carcass into the Wendell breaks Awell within your male jackalopes can be taxidermy store,where it constitutional rights not to DON T SAY milked as they sleep and came to rest beside a pair of believe in jackalopes. that the milk can be used for deer antlers.The accidental ground on new What? Are you an idiot? Steve Crump a variety of medicinal pur- combination of animal Even now there s a 12-foot poses.It is said that a jacka- forms sparked Herrick s idea mythical mutant hybrid DO SAY lope may be caught by put- for a jackalope. jackrabbit/antelope peering ting a flask of whisky out at The first jackalope the elementary school over your left shoulder. And If it s funny, sad or just plain night. brothers put together was he s got bad breath. weird, and it happens in If you believe that,let s sold for $10 to Roy Ball,who By Eva Stutzman in the 1960s. Now, the Real bad breath. south-central Idaho, I want to have a drink sometime. displayed it in Douglas La Times-News writer school houses more than The jackalope is a creature hear about it. In some parts of the west- Bonte Hotel.The mounted 400 students, Lowe said. of North American folklore Call 735-3223 or write ern U.S.,it s said that jacka- head was stolen in 1977 WENDELL — Serenaded The school has been up- described as a jackrabbit [email protected]. lope meat has a taste similar (yeah,right).The Douglas by the Wendell High graded over the years, in- with antelope horns or deer to lobster.It has also been Chamber of Commerce has School Pep Band and Wen- cluding the addition of antlers and sometimes a bit s head and body. said that jackalopes will only issued thousands of Jacka- dell Honors Choir, the module buildings. pheasant s tail.The word However,alcohol — long breed during electrical lope Hunting Licenses to Wendell School Board, Su- “We bought those used jackalope is a fusion of observed among Idaho ob- storms including hail,ex- tourists.The tags are good perintendent Greg Lowe in 1985,” said Dr. Mark “jackrabbit”and “antelope.” servers — is a much more plaining the creature s rarity. for hunting only during offi- and members of the com- Spencer, chairman of the But then you already logical explanation. According to the Douglas, cial Jackalope season,which munity broke ground facilities committee for the knew us Idahoans can t The myth of the jackalope Wyo.,Chamber of Com- occurs for only one day: June Monday on a new elemen- new building project. spell. has bred the rise of many merce,a 1930s hunting trip 31,from midnight to 2 a.m. tary school. Lowe said one of the Tales of jackalopes were outlandish claims as to the for jackrabbits led to the idea The hunter may not have an Now comes about 16 biggest benefits of the new inspired by sightings of rab- creature s habits.For exam- of a jackalope. IQ greater than 72. months of construction be- school will be the addition bits infected with the Shope ple,it is said to be a hybrid of Fella named Douglas Her- Seems about right. fore the building is ready to of parking that had previ- papilloma virus,which the pygmy-deer and a rick and his brother had use. Voters passed a ously been missing from causes the growth of horn- species of “killer rabbit.”Re- studied taxidermy by mail- Steve Crump is the $9.8 million bond to fund the school property. and antler-like tumors in portedly,jackalopes are shy order as teenagers.When Times-News Opinion the project with 75 percent “Right now the kids get various places on the rab- unless approached — when the brothers returned from a editor. in favor last August. dropped off in the street, Nearly 50 parents, teach- the teachers park in the ers and other members of street,” Lowe said. “This is the public came out for the something we are really ex- Authorities to resume search for missing man ceremonial groundbreak- cited about.” ing. Parents and students in Elko Daily Free Press ton told the Elko Daily Free Chretien got as far as the horse Reservoir. Wendell has a great need attendance Monday were Press on Monday that the creek he may have followed Chretien, 58, and his wife, for the new building, Lowe thrilled that the school sys- ELKO, Nev. — The search search will focus on the Tele- it, assuming the telephone Rita, were traveling from said. The old elementary tem has the support of the for Albert Chretien, the phone Creek Road area. The lines would go to a residence. British Columbia to Las Ve- school needs to be updated community. Canadian man who went creek is aptly named for the An eight-person search gas on March 19 when their to fit growing technology “It s about time,” said missing in March in north- telephone lines that are team is being finalized. van got stuck in the forest. and growing population, he Chris Chandler, who at- ern Elko County, Nev., will strung along its corridor. Telephone Creek Road is Nearly seven weeks later, said. tended elementary school resume at the end of this Morton said he conferred referred to as Forest Service antler hunters found Rita “It is a security risk,” in the building where his week, according to the Elko with Charlie Ekberg of the Road 037 on some maps and alive in the van, where she Lowe said about the nine children do now. County Sheriff s Office. Elko County Search and is in the same search area as had survived on snacks and unconnected buildings that The new school will rise Sheriff s Lt. Marvin Mor- Rescue team. They believe if before, northeast of Wild- water from a nearby stream. currently make up the ele- just across the road from mentary school. the current elementary The original elementary school it s replacing. The authorities allege. building, built in 1963, city of Wendell has vacated Senator The owner of the sport What they said housed about 275 students what is now 3rd Avenue. Continued from Main 1 utility vehicle told authori- Magic Valley legislators ment and I ties he typically leaves the reaction to the arrest of think we limit,police said. keys in the steering column Sen. John McGee, R-Caldwell: should let the McGee made his first and the doors unlocked. The court system Judge orders T.F. man to retained court appearance via video trailer and SUV sustained “Until he actually goes to court, work.” from jail. During the brief $2,100 in damage, according you can t say — Rep. jurisdiction for aggravated DUI hearing, his attorney said to court documents. what really Stephen there are “medical explana- McGee s attorney argued happened. Hartgen, Hartgen By Bradley Guire ter s 2000 GMC pickup tions for McGee s actions for bond to be set at $1,000 Knowing Sen. R-Twin Falls Times-News writer truck. Slatter s 92-year-old that would negate any crim- and highlighted McGee s McGee, I would mother, Madge Stefanatz, inal liability in the case. He service to the community say that this is “I m just really Joseph O Donnell s deci- reportedly suffered a broken declined to elaborate. and role as a husband and fa- totally out of saddened sion to stop drinking didn t neck as a result of the crash. “To say that the criminal ther of two young children. character for Patrick and I hope come soon enough for one “Something has got to be charges are out of character “Senator McGee spent him and comes everything family. done to get him sober — for Senator McGee, I don t Father s Day in jail, McKay at somewhat of a shock. I works out for After offering his apology whatever it takes to keep him think that is a strong enough said. guess we ll just have to wait him and his to the victims of a crash he off the road,” Louise Slatter statement,” attorney Scott McGee s wife, Hanna, at- and see.” family.” caused last year, the 27- said at the hearing. “At least McKay said in court. tended the brief hearing. She — Rep. Jim Patrick, — Rep. Wendy year-old Twin Falls man was he didn t kill us this time.” McGee s bond was set at declined to speak with re- R-Twin Falls Jaquet, Jaquet sentenced to three to 10 Jerome County 5th Dis- $5,000 and he was released porters as she left with D-Ketchum years in state prison on trict Judge John Butler chose from the Ada County Jail family. “I just feel bad for his family. Monday for aggravated the retained-jurisdiction shortly after his arraign- A preliminary hearing in He s got a wife “Alcohol creates a lot of driving under the influence. program over probation in ment. the case is scheduled for and young problems of He could serve that time if hopes that O Donnell will Police say McGee took the July 1. children. the families of he doesn t successfully continue to receive treat- SUV and trailer, then got In 2006, McGee was Without know- Idaho. We complete a retained-juris- ment for alcoholism. them stuck in a yard two named the Idaho Young Re- ing any details, have con- diction program. “The question for this houses down while trying to publican of the Year and Re- I don t really cerns for O Donnell was already on court is why you didn t take back up. He was not injured, publican Legislator of the want to com- John and his probation for a DUI convic- steps to address your alcohol police said. Year. ment (on the Wood family and all tion out of Twin Falls Coun- addiction when you received The homeowners found The senator from District arrest), but the persons ty when he ran a stop sign at your first DUI,” the judge McGee sleeping in the back 10 represents Caldwell and is your heart goes out to them.” who were Block the intersection of 400 said. seat of the SUV and called head of the Canyon County — Rep. Fred Wood, R-Burley affected by South Road and Golf Course Butler also ordered a police. GOP. this incident, and I think we Road in Jerome on Oct. 13, $1,000 fine and suspended McGee told officers he He serves on the three “He is considered a thoughtful, need to do more to address the 2010. His vehicle slammed O Donnell s driver s license was on his way to Jackpot, Legislative committees: lo- dedicated public servant. While effects of alcohol in Idaho.” into Larry and Louise Slat- for one year after his release. Nev., Lt. Kody Aldrich said cal government and taxa- I don t condone the facts or the — Rep. Sharon Block, R-Twin Sunday. A breath test found tion, state affairs, and trans- circumstances that have been Falls, 2011 recipient of Patricia his blood-alcohol content portation. He also works as reported, just knowing him I Kempthorne Award for her T.F.hosts muscular dystrophy fundraiser was 0.15 percent, nearly marketing director for West think we should reserve judg- work fighting substance abuse twice the legal limit in Idaho, Valley Medical Center. Times-News ers and “jailed” during the fundraising drive. They ll The Muscular Dystrophy also work to raise funds Association s annual lock- leading up to the event. “When (Councilman Hall had already recruited students it thinks of as up fundraiser will be held According to a press re- Parking David E. Johnson) said we one member for his task eight-hour-a-day cus- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June lease, the nonprofit MDA is Continued from Main 1 should have a task force, it force: Historic Ballroom tomers; it s hard for busi- 30 at the Montana Steak- working to cure muscular would be a good start, I owner and manager Sarah nesses to self-police, she house, 1826 Canyon Crest dystrophy, Lou Gehrig s The survey and the forum though we need to have a Taylor. Taylor highlighted said, if everyone else thinks Drive. Disease and other related didn t add any insight or good finish,” Clow said be- some of the difficulties of of the students as part of the Twin Falls community diseases by funding global bring any new ideas to the fore the vote. “We ve had downtown parking after the problem if they take up valu- and business leaders raising research. table, Clow said. In the end, plenty of starts.” meeting, singling out a hair- able storefront parking funds for research of mus- For more information or he did vote for the task force. By the end of the meeting, styling school with about 25 spots. cular dystrophy, a neuro- to donate, contact Autumn muscular disease, will be Hume, 327-0107, or visit gathered by local firefight- www.mda.org. conceal it,” Bowyer said. “The cheat grass will seeding in the fall to keep Fire “Now that so much of the come, no doubt of that, but cheat grass at a minimum. CORRECTION trash has been removed, we have to give the new seed “One thing the BLM Continued from Main 1 we re hoping people won t a fighting chance by planting stressed was that we should- Teacher employment figure incorrect chance to reseed with plants dump as much stuff there as as much as we can and of- n t expect miracles,”he said. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An Associated Press story that that will fight the invasion of before.” ten,”Bowyer said. “It will take years before the appeared in the Times-News Monday contained a wrong cheat grass,” said Dennis However,even with the re- Bowyer said that the city is seed is fully grown and ready figure. Bowyer, the city s parks and seeding and trash removal, planning another day of re- to take on the cheat grass.” The story about collecting sales tax on Internet sales recreation director. the park has been slow to should have stated that the $23 billion in uncollected sales The fire also opened an show signs of its revival. and use tax could employ 460,000 teachers. opportunity to fulfill an Eagle Right now, the main visible Scout requirement for one plant is the mustard plant, TDK young Twin Falls resident. Bowyer said. Circulation Director Robert Ronco . .735-3327 Shane Welker, a freshman The various seeds planted Mini Auto Detail TIMES-NEWS Circulation phones open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 6 to 10 a.m. on weekends for questions at Twin Falls High School, in the park will take several PUBLISHER about delivery, new subscriptions and vacation completed his Eagle com- years before coming to full 00 John Pfeifer ...... 735-3345 stops. 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But after the gesting which seeds to plant Advertising Director Amber Tobiason .735-3354 pursuant to Section 6C-108 of the Idaho Code. Thursday is hereby designated as the day of the fire there was nothing to in the park last year. CLASSIFIEDS week on which legal notices will be published. Customer service ...... 733-0931, ext. 2 Postmaster, please send change of address form Save up to 60% on great deals from local to: P.O. Box 548, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303. CIRCULATION businesses you already know and trust! All delivery areas ...... 733-0931, ext. 1 Copyright © 2011 Magic Valley Newspapers Inc. Check out what s new at magicvalley.com ...... or 1-800-658-3883 Vol. 106, No. 172 Get it at www.magicvalley.com/todaysdeal Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho LOCAL Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Main 3 Idaho water group opposes key W ILDFIRE TRAINING Obama Interior nomination By Kimberlee Kruesi dams prompted IWUA’s op- are waiting to announce their Times-News writer position. In particular, Amer- thoughts on Wodder. ican Rivers has supported re- Neither has met her yet. An ongoing debate over moving four dams on the “Crapo is waiting to meet to how best to rescue Snake Riv- lower Snake River to improve discuss with her the issues er salmon has complicated endangered salmon and steel- most important to Idahoans,” other Washington, D.C., pol- head populations — a step the said the senator’s spokesman, itics. Idaho water group objects to. Lindsay Nothern. The Idaho Water Users As- “We are deeply troubled If confirmed, Wodder sociation is opposing a nomi- that President Obama has would replace Tom Strick- nee to a key position in the nominated the head of a na- land,who returned to the pri- U.S.Interior Department. tional environmental advo- vate sector in February. Her President Barack Obama cacy group which has made it main responsibilities would nominated Rebecca Wodder a mission to: (1) challenge the be to oversee the U.S.Fish and earlier this month to be Inte- operation and continued Wildlife Service and the Na- rior’s assistant secretary of beneficial use of water stor- tional Park Service and pro- Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The age and delivery projects in mote environmental conser- former president of environ- the State of Idaho; and (2) call vation. mental group American for the removal of federal “We do not believe Wodder Rivers,Wodder has led multi- dams on the Snake River,” will be able to objectively or ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News MORE ONLINE ple conservation projects said IWUA Executive Direc- fairly assess current contro- Tara Brandenburg, 21, of Mountain Home, trains with her U.S. since 1995 to help create river tor Norm Semanko in a letter versies involving fish species Bureau of Land Management firefighter engine crew Monday in WATCH video of trails and destroy dams the to Idaho Republican Sens. and the ongoing operation of the Snake River Canyon Park on the canyon’s north rim near Monday’s training. group deemed dangerous. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. water projects,” Semanko MAGICVALLEY.COM Her support of removing However, Crapo and Risch wrote. Twin Falls. ITD to narrow Blue Lakes for construction work Times-News Thursday: South of Ad- son to one lane. and Gravel, has two weeks dison Avenue. Northbound All work is expected to to complete the work. Nei- Blue Lakes Boulevard Blue Lakes traffic south of start at 7 a.m. and end at ther party expects it to take drivers, prepare for detours Addison will be detoured at 6 p.m. each weekday,taking that long, barring unfore- and construction. Ninth Avenue East to Elm only that day. seen delays such as me- Beginning Wednesday Street. Southbound traffic ITD spokesman Nathan chanical failures or weather. and lasting until early next north of Addison will be de- Jerke said the contractor, The state is paying for the week, various sections of toured onto Shoshone Jerome-based Idaho Sand $90,000 project. Twin Falls’ busiest Street until Ninth Avenue. throughway will be con- Friday: Southbound strained as the Idaho Trans- Blue Lakes from Third Av- portation Department enue East to Second Avenue seeks to repair cracking, East. Southbound traffic rutting and deteriorating will be detoured around the asphalt. The tentative block to Murtaugh Street schedule for construction East. Northbound travelers We can make no predictions about their future. is: will not be detoured. But one thing is certain: Wednesday: Between Friday: Workers leave Large Inventory Offi ce Furniture We’ll be there. Bridgeview Boulevard and Blue Lakes to fix a stretch of Desks Chairs File Cabinets Canyon Springs Road, near Addison Avenue near Mar- the Perrine Bridge. Two tin Street and the old hospi- New & Used! lanes closed for west side tal. The construction will In the Magic Valley call: work. constrict westbound Addi- 1860 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls 734-9560 1-800-853-2570 ext. 302 of Greater Idaho You Are Invited to The
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731-3141 www.prudentialidahohomes.com REALTOR® 490-1022 Main 4 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 OBITUARIES/IDAHO/WEST Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Richard Eugene Dains Helen Frahm Nordling AROUND THE WEST Aug. 19, 1941-June 18, 2011 Oct. 8, 1916-June 3, 2011 IDAHO JEROME — Rich- Kuhn of Gooding; KENT, Wash. — Helen Renton, Wash., and William Plane crashes on takeoff in Caldwell ard Eugene Dains, and their son, Scott Frahm Nordling, age 94, Alan and Jackie Nordling of BOISE — An Idaho pilot suffered minor injuries when a twin- 69, of Jerome, passed Dains of Jerome; six formerly of Twin Falls, Sagle, Idaho; two grandchil- engine airplane carrying seven people on a skydiving trip crashed away Saturday, June grandchildren, died in the early morning dren, Bethanne Brenchley of during takeoff. 18, 2011, at his home, Chansey,Nigel,Ken- hours of Friday, June 3, Cottage Grove, Ore., and Police in Caldwell say the accident was reported at about with his family by his zie, Kayla, Ridge and 2011, at the Highlander El- Mary Fuentes of Nampa, 12:40 p.m. on Monday. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman side. Madison; and four derly Care Center in Kent, Idaho; four great-grandchil- Mike Fergus says the plane crashed on takeoff with its gear up, He was born Aug. great-grandchildren; Wash. dren; and one great-great- damaging the underside of the Cessna 402. Its propeller was 19, 1941, in Emporia, one sister, DeAnna She was born Oct. 8, 1916, grandchild. She was preced- destroyed during the crash. Kan., the son of Ervin and (Gary) Beer; two brothers, in Hansen, Idaho, the ed in death by her husband, Denise Janes with Sky Down Skydiving in Caldwell told The Beulah Dains. Richard was George (Marsha) Dains and daughter of John and Bertha one sister, and three broth- Associated Press that the pilot, who had cuts on his face that raised in Gooding and at- Danny (Ginger) Dains; and Frahm. On Dec. 16, 1938, she ers. required stitches, was the only person who was injured in the tended school there. In 1958, many extended family married Barton Nordling in A memorial service is crash. Janes says the pilot s quick reaction kept the plane upright his father forced him to join members and friends. He is Vancouver, Wash. She was a planned for 10:30 a.m. Sat- during the crash and likely prevented further injuries. the U.S. Navy, and he served preceded in death by his par- loving wife, mother, grand- urday,July 9, in the cemetery his country proudly. In 1959, ents; his daughter, Leta Mae; mother and great-grand- at Sunset Memorial Park in he married Carma Irving. To his sister, Darlene; and his mother. Twin Falls, Idaho; friends Woman charged with embezzlement this union, three children brother,Delbert. Survivors include two and family are welcome to NAMPA — A former account specialist for the city of Nampa is were born, Leta, Deborah In accordance with sons and their wives, John share in a celebration of He- charged with stealing $30,000. and Scott. Following an Richard s wishes, a formal Barton and Rea Nordling of len s life. Katherine Stuckman is facing a felony grand theft charge. A honorable discharge from service will not be held. Nampa city spokeswoman says the money was discovered to be the Navy, Richard went into There will be a potluck gath- missing from city deposits in March. the electrical field, starting ering at the home of his Stuckman was a central services account specialist from at Lee s Electric in Gooding. daughter, Debbie and Jack DEATH NOTICES November 2006 until April. He spent the next 45 years Kuhn, 1481 S. 2000 E. in Ada County prosecutors are prosecuting the case. Stuckman is working as an electrician Gooding on Saturday June scheduled to be arraigned on July 21. at the Hansen Mortuary Ru- and retired in 2008. 25, where family and friends Barbara pert Chapel and one hour Richard is survived by his may call from 2 to 6 p.m. before the service at the Police arrest boys in church vandalism case wife of 52 years, Carma Arrangements are under Manzanarez BLACKFOOT — Barbara J. church. SANDPOINT — Authorities say they have arrested two male Dains of Jerome; their the care of Farnsworth Mor- Manzanarez, 78, of Black- juveniles suspected with causing thousands of dollars in damage daughter, Deborah (Jack) tuary of Jerome. foot, died Saturday, June 18, to a Sandpoint church during a vandalism spree. 2011, at Bingham Memorial Billie Martinez Police began investigating a break-in and damage to the Hospital in Blackfoot. BURLEY — Billie Darlene Sandpoint Assembly of God Friday after an employee reporting for The funeral will be at Arguello Martinez, 77, of work reported the crime. Charles Chuck Henry Robbins 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, Burley,died Sunday,April 17, The Bonner County Daily Bee reports much of the damage can be traced to the vandals setting off fire extinguishers. The fine par- Aug. 26, 1977-June 17, 2011 at the Hawker Funeral Home 2011, at the Countryside in Blackfoot; visitation one Care and Rehabilitation cen- ticles from the extinguishers got into the ventilation system, leav- Charles “Chuck” and Alexis; and hour before the funeral ter in Rupert. ing much of the 20,000-square-foot building covered in an ash-like Henry Robbins,33,of nephews, Steven and Wednesday at the mortuary. A graveside service with substance. Twin Falls, died Noah; aunts, Darlene urn placement will be held at peacefully in his and Jackie; uncle, Laura Morrill 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, NEVADA sleep Friday, June 17, Randy; aunt, Can- in the Albion Cemetery Utility plans $6M for arsenic water filters 2011,at his home. dace; and cousins, HAZELTON — Laura (Morrison-Payne Funeral SPRING CREEK — A Nevada utility is committing $6 million to Chuck was born Cindy, Andy, James, Morrill,62,of Hazelton,died Home of Burley). install filters to reduce arsenic levels in a Spring Creek community Aug. 26, 1977, to Ryan and Chris; and Sunday, June 19, 2011, at water supply. Charles Henry Raney his many other fami- home. Lula Shoemaker Spring Creek Utilities official Wendy Barnett told the Spring and Margaret Jane Robbins ly and friends who loved him The funeral will be held at Creek Association the utility expects to recover costs of installing Courter. Chuck was a loving dearly and will miss him al- 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at BELLEVUE — Lula Shoe- coagulation filters at three Spring Creek well sites. son, brother, uncle and ways. He is preceded in the Valley Christian Center maker, 93, of Bellevue, died The Elko Daily Free Press reports that means the cost could fall friend. He played basketball death by his brother, Cleston in Hazelton (Rosenau Funer- Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at to rate payers. and enjoyed croquet and Raney; grandma and grand- al Home in Twin Falls). the River Ridge Care and Re- The remediation project aims to reduce arsenic levels measured fishing with his brother and pa, Jerry and Arvilla Rob- habilitation Center in Twin at 44 parts per billion from 2005 to 2007 in the 200 tract water friends. He spent time at the bins; grandma, Emma Lonny Amen Falls. system in Spring Creek. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fellowship hall, where he at- Buttcane; grandpa, Ralph A graveside service will allows levels of 10 parts per billion. tended meetings and social Nickelson; aunt, Katina and RUPERT — Lonny Ray be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June gatherings. He was the kind Clare; uncles, Bill and Amen, 54, of Rupert, died 26, at the Bellevue Ceme- MONTANA of man who gave all he had Steven,Ernie. Saturday,June 18. tery; potluck supper follows till he had no more and made A graveside service will be The funeral will be held at at Dan Shoemaker s home, Pot industry group asks judge to block law you laugh when you were held at 2 p.m.Friday,June 24, 2 .m. Friday, June 24, at the 140 Prairie Sun Road, five HELENA — Medical marijuana patients and their health sad. He was a truly unique at Sunset Memorial Park, First Christian Praise Chapel miles south of Bellevue providers urged a judge Monday to block a new law that will elimi- and bright soul that shined 2296 Kimberly Road in Twin in Rupert; visitation from 6 (Wood River Chapel in Hai- nate commercial pot operations, saying they will have problems in the darkness. Falls. Services are under the to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, ley). obtaining the drug after this month. He is survived by his direction of White Mortu- A medical marijuana industry group have called the new law mother, Margaret; brother, ary,“Chapel by the Park.” unconstitutional and asked Helena District Judge James Reynolds Matt; son, Ethan; stepfa- To share a memory of for an injunction before July 1, when pot providers will be barred thers, Robert Climer and Chuck or to offer condo- SERVICES from making a profit and limited to providing marijuana to just Clay Mennecke; sister-in- lences to Chuck s family three patients. Roger Kalbfleisch of Filer, visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. law, Lynn Watkins; nieces, please visit www.whitemor- — The Associated Press funeral at 10 a.m. today at today at Farmer Funeral Mersadie, Ariah, Mckenzee tuary.com. Rosenau Funeral Home in Chapel, 130 Ninth Ave. N. in Twin Falls. Buhl, and one hour before Two Generations proudly serving the Magic Valley the service Wednesday at Linda Wildman of Good- the church. Ed • Funeral Services Marie Simpson ing, funeral at 11 a.m. today • Cremation Feb. 10, 1914-June 19, 2011 at the Gooding First Christ- Alice Edna Cannon of ian Church (Demaray Funer- Acequia, funeral at 11 a.m. • Monuments • Pre-Funded Funeral Plans & Trusts BUHL — Marie by the following al Service,Gooding Chapel). Wednesday at the Rupert Jason Hamby Simpson nieces and nephews, LDS 1st Ward Chapel at passed away Sunday, Louise (Bert) Har- Terry Neil McHargue of Eighth and G streets; visita- FREE Pre-Planning Funeral Booklet June 19, 2011, at River baugh, Carolyn Pocatello and formerly of tion from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Third & Fillmore Jerome, Idaho 83338 • (208) 324-4555 Rock Assisted Living (Roger) Condie, Gooding, memorial service Hansen Mortuary in Rupert in Buhl. Brenda and Karrie, at 11 a.m. today at the First and one hour before the Marie was born Daunya (Curtis) Pe- Presbyterian Church, corner service Wednesday at the Hove-Robertson Funeral Chapel Feb. 10, 1914, in Car- terson, Leonard Rast of Seventh and Lewis in church. roll County, Ark., to and Laine (Toni) Pocatello (Cornelison Fu- Denton Emmett Hamby and Harbaugh, Neva (Dale) neral Home in Pocatello). Virginia Gladys Chris- Lillie Jane Davis Hamby. On Woods, Charles (Carolyn) tensen of Twin Falls, funeral TO HELP YOU CREATE AN Nov. 8, 1930, at the age of 17, Hamby, Leona (Roy) Bran- Dona Fae Edwards Peter- at 11 a.m. Thursday at the she married Rex Simpson. don and Velva (Don) Prouty. son Skinnerof Rupert,funer- Twin Falls Stake Center, INVESTMENT STRATEGY, They moved to Idaho, “The We, as a family, are very al at 11 a.m. today at the Hey- 2085 South Temple Drive; Land of Opportunity,” in grateful for the tender care burn LDS 1st Ward Chapel, visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. WE’LL CONSULT WITH AN EXPERT — YOU. March 1935. In 1941, they that mother received from 530 Villa Drive (Hansen Mor- Wednesday at White Mortu- rented and eventually the staff at Desert View Care tuary in Rupert). ary in Twin Falls and 10 to While markets and lifestyles may change, it’s likely bought the farm they en- Center, River Rock Assisted 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the joyed their life together on. Care and Promise of Hope M. George Larson of church. your long-term fi nancial goals have not. That’s They ran cattle in the Hospice. Many thanks to Dr. Wendell, memorial service why it’s so important to take advantage of our free Salmon River Cattlemen s Dan Nofziger, the River Rock at 1 p.m. today at the Wen- Richard Fay Hunt of Kim- portfolio review at least once every year. Together Association from 1968 until Staff, Tracy, Dee, Rachel, dell LDS Church (Demaray berly, funeral at 1 p.m. 1984. They worked side by Darlene, Carla, Amanda, Funeral Service, Wendell Thursday at the Kimberly we’ll assess how changes in your career, aspirations side on the farm and the Jennifer, Jeannie, Kodi, Chapel). LDS Birch Street building; and goals can impact your investments and discuss range. Sharon and Smitty for all of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. whether adjustments are necessary to help keep you Marie loved to dance, fish, the love and comfort you Carmen Benkula Craig of Wednesday at White Mortu- sew, crochet, embroider and gave her. Mother loved each Twin Falls, service of re- ary, 136 Fourth Ave. E. in on track to where you want to be long term. bowl. She loved being out- and every one of you. Thank membrance at 10 a.m. Twin Falls, and noon to doors and gardening. She you also to Dawn, Kurt, Jen- Wednesday at Parke s Magic 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the Call your local Edward Jones fi nancial advisor today to was a wonderful woman and nifer and Tracy of Promise of Valley Funeral Home, 2551 church. schedule your free review. will be deeply missed. Hope Hospice for your care Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. Marie is preceded in death of mother and support of our Jeffrey Chad Jacobs of by her husband, Rex Simp- family. Dorothy Snarr Quinton of Salem, Ore., celebration of son; her parents; brother and The funeral will be held at Buhl, funeral at 11 a.m. life from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday sister-in-law, Earl (Maxine) 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Wednesday at the Buhl 2nd at Pringle Park, 606 Church Hamby and her sister and the Farmer Funeral Chapel in Ward Chapel, 1001 Fair Ave.; St.SE in Salem,Ore. Dean Seibel, AAMS William Stevens, AAMS Ken Stuart Shelley Seibel, AAMS 834 Falls Ave. 1031 Eastland Drive, 1616 Addison 400 S. Main St. #101, brother-in-law, Lois (Carl) Buhl. Burial will be at the Suite 1010 Suite 1 Ave. E. Hailey Holman, all of Arkansas; her West End Cemetery at Buhl. 733-4925 734-1094 734-0264 788-7112 sister and brother-in-law, A visitation will be held from Helen and Dan Rast of 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Gooding; and nephew, Dan the Farmer Funeral Chapel. Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies Rast Jr.She is survived by her In celebration of Marie s daughter and son-in-law, life, it is suggested that me- Janet and Larry Shark; her morials be made to the Buhl in fiery Pennsylvania crash Rob Sturgill, AAMS Lynn Hansen, AAMS Gretchen W. Tim & Lori 1031 Eastland Drive, 1126 Eastland Drive, Clelland, AAMS Henrickson grandson and daughter-in- Boys and Girls Club, 999 Suite 3 Suite 200 2716 S. Lincoln 1327 Albion Ave. 734-9106 732-0300 Ste B, Jerome Burley law, Rex and Theresa Ann Frontier Road, Twin Falls, ID PHILADELPHIA (AP) — appeared on MTV shows 324-0174 678-1131 Shark; and five great-grand- 83301 or the Buhl Quick Re- Police in southeastern “Jackass and “Viva La children. She is also survived sponse Unit. Pennsylvania say “Jackass Bam and the three “Jack- cast member Ryan Dunn ass big-screen adapta- died of injuries sustained in tions. He also was the star of For obituary rates and information, call 735-3266 a fiery car crash, and speed his own MTV show, may have been a factor. “Homewrecker, and hosted Trevor Tarter, AAMS Heidi Detmer Kelly McCool Christian Tarter Monday through Saturday. Deadline is 3 p.m. for next- West Goshen Township “Proving Ground on the 1445 Fillmore St. 918 Main St. 442 Main St. 1445 Fillmore St. Suite 1101 Buhl Gooding Suite 1101 day publication. The e-mail address for obituaries police say Dunn and a pas- G4 cable network. 737-0277 543-9034 934-5001 737-0277 is [email protected]. Death notices are a free senger died after his 2007 Township police identi- service and can be placed until Porsche left the roadway fied his passenger late Mon- early Monday and burst into day as 30-year-old Zachary 4 p.m. every day. To view or submit obituaries online, flames. 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Bankers are whining, so Imagining a reforms must be working world without ast week,Jamie Di- mon,the CEO of JP- L Morgan Chase,took chain stores the unprecedented step of confronting Federal Reserve very day,Americans Chairman Ben Bernanke in a visit chain stores in public forum,suggesting that E search of bargains.A the regulatory crackdown on world without them might big banks had gone too far. seem implausible.From a “I have a great fear some- Whirlpool dryer to Lady Marc one s going to try to write a Gaga s latest recording,the Levinson book in 20 years,and the best price on name-brand book is going to talk about all merchandise is rarely found right to unionize,union or- the things that we did in the at independent neighbor- ganizers focused on chain- middle of the crisis to actual- hood stores.But what owned grocery and depart- ly slow down recovery,”Di- would a world without ment stores that had the re- mon said. chain stores look like? sources to offer higher A little bit like the 1930s. wages,not on independent In the depths of the Great stores whose owners were Depression,discounting often as hard-pressed as was a controversial prac- their employees. tice.Millions of Americans Nor,in the absence of Loren owned or worked in family- chain stores,would our owned retail stores.The streets be lined with flour- Steffy chains,using their enor- ishing,independent mer- mous buying power to de- chants offering personal- Dimon assumes that book mand discounts from sup- ized service or homemade will point to too much regu- “(Big banks) seem to believe they can t don t pose a systemic risk,” pliers,could underprice goods.When chains were lation.But it might also say Young said. mom-and-pop shops.Sen. few,most independent re- banks were too willing to live make money without fleecing unsuspecting The reform efforts ulti- Huey Long spoke for many tailers sold widely available, off the government and too customers. They made the financial crisis of mately are designed to create populists when he told his brand-name products. quick to oppose rules that more informed consumers. constituents that he “would Customers came in the would make the financial 2008, and they did it with the least amount of The big banks oppose this, rather have thieves and door not because mom- system stronger. fighting hard against the gangsters than chain stores and-pop shops offered In fact,Dimon s whining regulation in more than 70 years. More of the Consumer Financial Protec- in Louisiana,”and dozens of unique,high-quality items, may be the best measure yet same isn t a solution.” tion Bureau,for example. states levied taxes designed but because they extended that financial reform is on the They seem to believe they to decimate chain stores credit.Most independent right track.Bernanke said he lying mortgages didn t re- torney and expert on con- can t make money without profits. stores didn t survive more believes we can safely regu- quire a 20 percent down pay- sumer finance law who has fleecing unsuspecting cus- Anti-chain sentiment than a few years,and credit late banks while still ensuring ment.In other words,if the studied the Dodd-Frank re- tomers. came to a head 75 years ago. losses could drive them out they can deliver “basic finan- banks are going to push form law. They made the financial On June 19,1936,President of business. cial services.” dodgy deals,they have to While that may prop up crisis of 2008,and they did it Franklin D.Roosevelt In a world without Dimon,of course,has little keep some skin in the game. banks like Dimon s,it may with the least amount of reg- signed the Robinson-Pat- chains,giant manufacturers interest in offering pedestri- What Dimon is complain- place a bigger regulatory bur- ulation in more than 70 years. man Act,a law meant to would have even more an banking services like ing about,then,is that he can den on smaller banks — in- More of the same isn t a solu- stamp out discount retail.A power than they do today.A checking accounts and no longer expect big rewards stitutions that still provide tion.We know that left to retailer that purchased di- small store has little bar- small-business loans.Banks without shouldering some the “basic financial services” their own devices,the big rectly from a manufacturer gaining leverage.If it wishes like his haven t made much risk.That,in case we ve all to which Bernanke referred. banks are willing to destroy was barred from collecting to sell Campbell s soup,it money from such things in forgotten,is exactly how cap- Smaller banks typically do themselves and the economy the commission that other- must pay whatever price years.The big money is in far italism is supposed to work. most of the lending to small in the name of short-term wise went to a wholesaler.A the Campbell Soup Co.de- riskier fare,such as trading Because banks have proved businesses so that they can profit.The question isn t manufacturer giving a giant mands.If it chooses not to operations in which banks so wily at dancing around expand and create the jobs whether the regulations have chain an advertising al- stock the product,the man- can invest their federally in- regulations,the Dodd-Frank this recovery so desperately gone too far,but whether lowance to promote its ufacturer will not shed a sured deposits in things like Act is designed to give regu- needs.Yet many smaller and they ve gone far enough. toothpaste had to offer a tear.A chain such as Wal- subprime mortgages and lators broad powers to pro- midsize banks that aren t en- Dimon and his Wall Street proportionate allowance to Mart,with hundreds or credit default swaps. tect the financial system. gaged in trading or mortgage brethren have already gotten the tiniest corner store.And thousands of stores,can Now,the feds want banks In the process,though,it securities are facing stricter a taxpayer bailout and an im- most volume discounts demand that suppliers bar- like Chase to make their de- may be bolstering the same reserve requirements and plicit guarantee from the were made illegal so that gain because the chain has rivatives trading more trans- too-big-to-fail syndrome tougher exams,which pre- government to stay in busi- chains purchased supplies the marketing muscle to parent.They also want the that got us into this mess. vent them from making such ness.Apparently,they don t at the same prices as small promote a competing brand big banks to retain a 5 percent “The whole trend of things loans. think that s enough. stores,wiping out the instead.Loss of the chain s ownership stake in any pack- seems to be encouragement “A lot of the thrust of chains main advantage. business could cost a sup- ages of real estate securities for the big to get bigger,”said Dodd-Frank was systemic Loren Steffy is a columnist Anti-chain fervor waned plier serious money. they sell in which the under- Larry Young,a Houston at- risk,and small banks really for the Houston Chronicle. as America returned to Most of all,a world with- prosperity after the start of out chain stores would be World War II.But what if less efficient.Chains large Robinson-Patman had orders allow for lower costs LETTERS TO THE EDITOR succeeded? A chain-free at every stage of a product s United States wouldn t life,from manufacturing to Megaloads are hurting ho and Montana citizens, Please visit www.fight- The life of a circus elephant necessarily be the utopia transport to warehousing to north Idaho residents two Indian tribes,five envi- inggoliath.org. is miserable.Even when they many imagine.Americans retail.Like it or not,a world ronmental groups and the SCOTT PHILLIPS are not being actively tortured wouldn t necessarily have of independent stores was a The full-page color ad in Missoula County commis- Hailey and abused,they are being well-paid work selling world of high operating the June 14 Times-News sioners.Idaho Rivers United held in chains for long periods unique merchandise pro- costs,and American shop- promoting the megaloads on has appropriately sued the Help stop animal abuse of time.In the wild,elephants duced domestically,rather pers paid high prices for Highway 12 was starkly un- Clearwater National Forest are on the move for usually 20 than low-wage jobs ped- that inefficiency at the cash truthful.I noted it was for abdicating its steward- by educating yourself or so hours in a day.These en- dling junk made in China. register.Perhaps that s why smack dab in the obituary ship responsibilities to stand Let s start with a scientifi- forced periods of inactivity Back when independent Americans were only too section and that was appro- up and protect the Wild and cally proven fact: Elephants in are physically damaging to stores were to be found on glad to abandon Mom and priate as the duplicity of it Scenic River Corridor. circuses constitute animal their constitutions.They de- every corner,their owners Pop when,a quarter-cen- should indeed be deceased. The ad is one giant and of- cruelty and abuse.When the velop arthritis and foot prob- typically worked around the tury after Congress tried to Jobs generated would be fensive fabrication.Perhaps audience sits through a circus lems and exhibit a swaying clock to eke out the most hobble the chains,the dis- temporary and low-paying it was funded under the performance of elephants, behavior that is not observed tenuous of livings.Their count revolution arrived such as flaggers.The touted table by Exxon Mobil? It with the happy music,lights, in wild elephants. employees shared long with the opening of the first $100 million economic fig- made approximately costumes and show,what Blaine County and the hours and poor wages, Kmart,Target and Walmart ure is beyond absurd! What $45 billion in profit last year. they are witnessing in truth is state of Idaho have laws learning skills that would, stores in 1962. is known with certainty is There is not a word that the the exhibit of years of ele- against animal cruelty and they hoped,enable them to These stores would be that up to 300 monster loads monster loads would go to phant torture.Babies are tak- abuse but here is the Catch- become struggling inde- criticized for paying low would take a wrecking ball to the Alberta Tar Sands to ac- en away from their mothers 22.In order to make a com- pendent shopkeepers wages,selling chintzy mer- the proven $150 million celerate the biggest destruc- while they are still nursing, plaint,you have to be an eye- themselves. chandise and contributing yearly tourism industry in tive climate-changing proj- tied down,beaten,held in iso- witness to the abuse.Because Would an unchained to the homogenization of north Idaho.Property values ect on the planet.It s poi- lation and deprivation for training sessions are generally world provide more well- American society.But they of affected citizens would soning the native peoples, months until their spirits are not open to the public and paid union jobs? Not likely. remain popular — and,un- plummet. ruining the Athabasca river broken.Then the real training may occur in another county The Retail Clerks Interna- like countless independent Brain dead boosters of Big and killing tens of thousands begins. or state,the abuse is almost tional Protective Associa- operators who couldn t stay Black Oil like bumbling birds and wildlife.Connect The primary tool of “in- impossible to witness.The tion — the forerunner of to- open even before chains ex- bonehead Butch are dead the dots. struction”is a bull hook — a only evidence we have comes day s United Food and isted,they remain in busi- wrong to support trans- The obscene megaloads long rod or poker with a metal from sporadic undercover Commercial Workers ness. forming an irreplaceable must be stopped or Idaho hook at the end.Trainers hit videotape and the testimony Union — had so few mem- federally designated wild, will devolve into a Third elephants in sensitive places of reformed elephant trainers bers in the late 1920s that it Marc Levinson is the au- scenic and historic (Lewis World petro state — “Mega- with the metal spike of the themselves. had difficulty staging a na- thor of the forthcoming and Clark) river corridor into HO.”The precious and irre- bull hook,often puncturing What can you do? Start by tional convention.When “The Great A&P and the an industrialized high and placeable national resource the skin.They use a grey educating yourself.Ignorance the Roosevelt administra- Struggle for Small Business wide truck route.In fero- of the Lochsa Wild River powder for performances so is no excuse. tion insisted in the National in America.” He wrote this cious opposition are thou- corridor belongs to all the audience doesn t see MAYA JB BURRELL Industrial Recovery Act of column for The Washing- sands of well-informed Ida- Americans.Get in the fight. these wounds. Hailey 1933 that workers have the ton Post.
T HE LIGHTER SIDE OF POLITICS Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NATION Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Main 7 Court blocks Wal-Mart sex bias case Turn to kidnapping court also said there were “This is an extremely im- ployees who brought the Justices side too many women in too portant victory not just for case may pursue their claims evidence of al-Qaida many jobs at Wal-Mart to Wal-Mart, but for all com- on their own,with much less wrap into one lawsuit. panies that do business in money at stake and less with retail giant “Because respondents the United States,’’Boutrous pressure on Wal-Mart to financial squeeze provide no convincing proof said. settle. Two of the named WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — of a companywide discrimi- The assessment was simi- plaintiffs, Christine Kwap- Pressured by increased The Supreme Court blocked natory pay and promotion lar on the other side of the noski and Betty Dukes, scrutiny of terrorist mon- the largest sex-discrimina- policy, we have concluded issue. Marcia D. Greenberg- vowed to continue their ey sources and strikes tion lawsuit in U.S. history that they have not estab- er, co-president of the Na- fight, even as they expressed aimed at its financiers, al- on Monday, siding with lished the existence of any tional Women’s Law Center, disappointment about the Qaida’s core organization Wal-Mart and against up to common question,’’ Justice said, “The court has told ruling. in Pakistan has turned to 1.6 million female workers in Antonin Scalia said in his employers that they can rest “We still are determined kidnapping for ransom to a decision that makes it majority opinion. easy, knowing that the big- to go forward to present our offset dwindling cash re- harder to mount large-scale Theodore Boutrous Jr., ger and more powerful they case in court. We believe we serves, according to U.S. bias claims against the na- Wal-Mart’s lawyer, said the are, the less likely their em- will prevail there,’’ said officials, some of whom tion’s other huge compa- decision also would affect ployees will be able to join Dukes, a greeter at the Wal- cited information in files nies,too. pending class-action claims together to secure their mart in Pittsburg,Calif. retrieved from Osama bin The justices all agreed against Costco and others. rights.’’ “All I have to say is when I Laden’s compound. that the lawsuit against Companies as varied as the With 2.1 million workers go back to work tomorrow, Bin Laden’s interest in Wal-Mart Stores Inc. could big Wall Street firm Gold- in more than 8,000 stores I’m going to let them know kidnapping as a cash- not proceed as a class action man-Sachs & Co., electron- worldwide, Wal-Mart could we are still fighting,’’ said raiser bolsters accounts in its current form, reversing ics giant Toshiba America have faced billions of dollars Kwapnoski. an assistant that the financial squeeze a decision by the 9th U.S. Inc., and Cigna Healthcare in damages if it had had to manager at a Sam’s Club in has staggered al-Qaida, Circuit Court of Appeals in Inc. also face class-action answer claims by the huge Concord, Calif. Both women AP file photo forcing it to search for al- San Francisco. By a 5-4 vote claims from women they group of women. spoke on a conference call John Solecki, American U.N. offi- ternative funding along ideological lines, the employ. Now, the handful of em- with reporters. sources. Officials would cial, talks to the media after he not detail al-Qaida’s role was found earlier this year with in specific crimes, but the his hands and feet bound along a group’s affiliates have tar- dirt road near the Afghan border geted diplomats, tourists of Pakistan. Solecki was and merchants. ambushed and kidnapped in The next steps in Afghanistan His awareness of al- Pakistan on Feb. 2 Qaida’s growing use of But other advisers are kidnapping is evidence porters ought to be wonder- Obama to announce backing a more significant that even in isolation be- ing if their identities have withdrawal that starts in Ju- withdrawal plans hind high walls in Abbot- been revealed,’’Cohen said. ly and proceeds steadily tabad, Pakistan, bin Analysts are examining through the following on Wednesday Laden kept tabs on how lists of numbers found in bin months. That camp believes his network moved its Laden’s files, hoping to find WASHINGTON (AP) — the slow,yet steady,security money. The al-Qaida bank accounts, credit cards President Barack Obama gains in Afghanistan, com- founder was killed last or ledgers depicting the fi- will announce the critical bined with the death of month by U.S. Navy nancial underpinnings of next steps in America’s Osama bin Laden and U.S. SEALs. network known to demand decade-long war in success in dismantling “There are clearly times strict accounting from its Afghanistan on Wednesday, much of the al-Qaida net- for them when money is operatives. outlining both a plan to start work in the country give the tight,’’ said Rep. C.A. Al-Qaida’s leadership in- bringing thousands of U.S. president an opportunity to Dutch Ruppersberger of side Pakistan rarely champi- troops home next month make larger reductions this Maryland, the top Demo- oned kidnappings publicly and a broader withdrawal year. crat on the House Intelli- and was not known previ- blueprint aimed at giving There is also growing po- AP photo gence Committee. ously to widely support its Afghans control of their litical pressure on Capitol “We’ve seen that their use as a funding source. The own security in 2014. President Barack Obama speaks Wednesday in Pensacola, Fla. Nearing Hill for a more significant donors have been less de- group historically relied on But even as Obama final- a critical benchmark in the Afghanistan war, President Barack Obama withdrawal. Twenty-seven pendable and we’re see- donations through a pipeline izes those plans, there are is considering how many U.S. troops to bring home next month. senators, Democrats as well ing them turning more to of couriers and money- deep divisions in his admin- as Republicans, sent Obama kidnapping as a way of changing operations. At the istration, with military nouncement in Washing- those forces should come a letter last week pressing keeping the money com- time of the Sept. 11 attacks, leaders favoring only a grad- ton. On Thursday, he will out over the next eight to 12 for a shift in Afghanistan ing in.’’ the network took in as much ual reduction in troops but visit troops at Fort Drum, months or slowly trickle out strategy and major troop Experts from the CIA’s as $30 million annually, but other advisers advocating a the upstate New York mili- over a longer time is hotly cuts. National Counterterror- that money flow has tight- significant decrease in the tary base that is home to the debated. “Given our successes, it is ism Center, the Treasury ened,Ruppersberger said. coming months. 10th Mountain Division, Military commanders the right moment to initi- Department and the FBI Administration officials one of the most frequently want to keep as many of ate a sizable and sustained and military are trying to say Obama is still working deployed divisions to those forces in Afghanistan reduction in forces, with CENTURY STADIUM 5 learn more from the re- through the details on how Afghanistan and Iraq. for as long as possible, argu- the goal of steadily rede- 678-7142 covered files about al- many troops will start leav- While much of the atten- ing that too fast a with- ploying all regular combat www.centurycinema5.com Qaida’s money sources ing Afghanistan in July, his tion is focused on how many drawal could undermine the troops,’’ the senators and the impact of bin Shows Nightly 7:25 & 9:35 self-imposed deadline for troops will leave fragile security gains in the wrote. “The costs of pro- Laden’s death on the GREEN LANTERN beginning the drawdown. Afghanistan next month, fight against the Taliban in- longing the war far out- group’s financial future. 3-D PG-13 He is considering a range of the more telling aspects of surgency in Afghanistan, weigh the benefits.’’ They hope to identify im- options presented to him Obama’s decision center on the al-Qaida training There is broad public sup- An action packed superhero adventure portant al-Qaida donors, last week by Gen. David Pe- what happens after July, ground for the Sept. 11 at- port for starting to withdraw especially wealthy Per- Shows Nightly 7:15 & 9:15 traeus, the top U.S. and particularly how long the tacks. There are also con- U.S. troops. According to an sian Gulf figures who KUNG FU PANDA 2 NATO commander in president plans to keep the cerns about pulling out a Associated Press-GfK poll dealt with bin Laden dat- 3-D PG Afghanistan. 30,000 surge forces he sent substantial number of U.S. last month, 80 percent of ing to his work with A Hilarious Family Comedy/Adventure “He’s finalizing his deci- in 2009 in the country. forces as the heightened Americans say they approve Afghan fighters in the sion. He’s reviewing his op- There is a growing belief summer fighting season of Obama’s decision to begin campaign against Soviet Shows Nightly 7:20 & 9:20 tions,’’ White House that the president must at gets under way. withdrawal of combat occupiers in the late MR. POPPER'S spokesman Jay Carney said least map out the initial Retiring Defense Secre- troops in July and end U.S. 1980s. PENGUINS PG Monday. withdrawal of the surge tary Robert Gates has said combat operations in The Treasury Depart- Jim Carrey in a fun family comedy Obama is expected to troops when he addresses he believes the initial draw- Afghanistan by 2014. Just 15 ment’s acting undersec- make Wednesday’s an- the public. But whether down should be “modest’’. percent disapprove. Shows Nightly 7:20 & 9:45 retary for terrorism and X MEN: FIRST CLASS financial intelligence, PG-13 David Cohen, said U.S. Action/Adventure efforts are focused on dis- FDA to issue new graphic Anthony trial recesses rupting al-Qaida’s cash Shows Nightly 7:25 & 9:30 flow from donors, SUPER 8 PG-13 fundraisers and facilita- A sci-fi thriller cigarette warning labels after attorneys’ dispute tors. “Al-Qaida’s sup- RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — limiting nicotine. The law ORLANDO, Fla. 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BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Sunny and warm. High 80. Today Tonight Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday City Hi Lo Prcp Boise 79 50 0.00" Tonight: Clear skies. Low 48. Challis 76 39 0.00" Coeur d’ Alene 68 50 0.00" Idaho Falls 73 46 0.00" Tomorrow: Warmer yet. High 85. Jerome 75 48 0.00" Lewiston 78 51 0.00" Lowell 81 50 0.00" Malad City n/a n/a n/a" ALMANAC - BURLEY Malta n/a n/a n/a" Sunshine Clear skies Sunny and Only a slight Isolated Scattered Pocatello 73 48 0.03" warmer yet chance of thunderstorms clouds Rexburg 69 46 0.00" Temperature Precipitation Salmon 72 45 0.00" thunderstorms Stanley 67 28 0.00" Sun Valley 69 40 0.00" Yesterday’s High 73° Yesterday’s 0.00" High 82° Low 53° 89° / 54° 84° / 53° 80° / 48° 82° / 52° Yesterday’s Low 46° Month to Date 0.42" Normal High / Low 80° / 49° Avg. Month to Date 0.62" ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS Record High 101° in 1994 Water Year to Date 10.77" Record Low 37° in 1983 Avg. Water Year to Date 8.7" Barometric Sunrise and Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 78° Yesterday’s 0.00" Yesterday’s High 76% 5 pm Yesterday 30.00 in. Today Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 9:19 PM Yesterday’s Low 49° Month to Date 0.41" Yesterday’s Low 30% Wednesday Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 9:19 PM SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High / Low 79° / 49° Avg. Month to Date 0.64" Today’s Forecast Avg. 53% Thursday Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 9:19 PM The weather will be super for being outdoors Record High 96° in 1988 Water Year to Date 12.14" Friday Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 9:19 PM through Wednesday afternoon. It will be dry Record Low 37° in 1995 Avg. Water Year to Date 9.57" A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Saturday Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 9:20 PM and mainly dry. Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday Moonrise Coeur d’ Moon Phases Today’s U. V. Index Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 70'sTonight’s Lows 40's and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: 80 / 50 BOISE Today Moonrise: 12:20 AM Moonset: 12:11 PM 10 11 3 5 7 10 Very warm temperatures and scattered Wednesday Last New First Full Moonrise: 12:44 AM Moonset: 1:11 PM The higher the index the10 Cheyenne, Wyoming clouds will take us through the next June 23 July 1 July 8 July 15 Thursday Moonrise: 1:06 AM Moonset: 2:10 PM more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com two days. There may be some distant thunder. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston Today Tomorrow Thursday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow 88 / 60 Today Highs/Lows 70's to 80's / 50's 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 82 55 su 89 61 su 82 61 th Atlanta 95 72 pc 90 72 th Orlando 94 76 th 95 76 th Acapulco 78 75 sh 85 77 th Moscow 71 52 sh 70 52 sh Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Bonners Ferry 81 49 su 84 52 pc 77 52 th Atlantic City 77 69 th 78 70 th Philadelphia 87 71 th 89 73 th Athens 79 72 pc 79 71 pc Nairobi 67 53 sh 69 55 sh High pressure will dominate Burley 80 48 su 85 51 su 82 51 th Baltimore 89 71 th 91 73 th Phoenix 108 80 su 111 83 su Auckland 58 54 sh 59 51 sh Oslo 66 49 sh 63 51 sh 77 / 52 our weather for the next Challis 83 47 su 86 53 th 82 53 th Billings 78 49 pc 84 55 pc Portland, ME 76 56 pc 74 56 pc Bangkok 83 80 pc 89 81 sh Paris 68 56 sh 68 51 sh Coeur d’ Alene 80 50 pc 84 54 pc 74 54 th Birmingham 93 74 th 87 71 th Raleigh 95 74 pc 98 73 th Beijing 96 75 pc 95 68 th Prague 72 56 sh 80 57 th two two three days. Expect Elko, NV 84 44 su 88 49 pc 90 49 pc Boston 79 64 pc 76 62 sh Rapid City 72 53 th 75 51 pc Berlin 75 57 sh 81 55 th Rio de Jane 78 62 pc 76 59 pc mostly sunny skies and Eugene, OR 85 54 su 81 51 pc 71 51 pc Charleston, SC 93 77 pc 92 78 pc Reno 90 62 su 93 60 su Buenos Aires 54 47 pc 54 47 pc Rome 78 64 pc 79 65 pc McCall very warm temperatures. Gooding 79 52 su 85 54 su 80 54 th Charleston, WV 92 70 th 85 68 th Sacramento 102 65 su 100 61 su Cairo 98 67 pc 99 68 pc Santiago 52 39 sh 57 40 pc Grace 72 41 su 77 46 su 78 46 th Chicago 93 70 th 76 63 th St. Louis 88 70 th 83 65 sh Dhahran 99 90 pc 100 90 pc Seoul 73 66 sh 70 64 sh Salmon 73 / 43 Hagerman 85 51 su 92 52 su 87 52 th Cleveland 86 69 th 83 66 th St.Paul 75 62 th 67 55 th Geneva 74 51 sh 73 52 th Sydney 57 45 pc 64 43 pc 80 / 47 Hailey 76 48 su 80 50 pc 78 50 th Denver 78 52 pc 82 55 th Salt Lake City 79 57 su 89 62 su Hong Kong 85 82 th 85 83 sh Tel Aviv 78 76 pc 78 75 pc Idaho Falls 78 48 su 80 49 pc 81 49 th Des Moines 78 61 th 67 57 th San Diego 72 62 su 74 65 pc Jerusalem 94 71 pc 94 72 pc Tokyo 87 73 pc 85 71 r Kalispell, MT 78 46 su 81 52 th 76 52 th Detroit 83 69 th 82 66 th San Francisco 81 60 su 75 55 pc Johannesburg 60 38 pc 59 39 pc Vienna 79 56 sh 83 64 th Jerome 81 53 su 88 55 su 83 55 th El Paso 97 72 su 101 75 pc Seattle 83 58 pc 80 54 pc Kuwait City 109 90 pc 110 91 pc Warsaw 72 55 sh 79 64 sh Lewiston 88 60 su 93 64 th 81 64 pc Fairbanks 73 54 pc 66 52 sh Tucson 103 73 su 109 74 su London 65 49 sh 63 46 sh Winnipeg 73 57 pc 65 51 r Caldwell Malad City 77 47 su 81 52 su 80 52 th Fargo 65 57 th 62 53 sh Washington, DC 90 72 th 95 75 th Mexico City 69 56 sh 67 55 sh Zurich 72 46 th 78 49 th 84 / 55 Idaho Falls Malta 78 48 su 82 53 su 81 53 th Honolulu 83 72 sh 84 73 sh McCall 73 43 su 77 47 th 70 47 th Houston 93 78 th 88 77 th Boise Sun Valley 78 / 48 Missoula, MT 81 50 su 87 56 th 79 56 th Indianapolis 91 73 th 84 66 th TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 82 / 55 74 / 44 Pocatello 78 50 su 81 51 su 81 51 th Jacksonville 97 77 pc 96 77 th 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Portland, OR 83 58 pc 80 54 pc 70 54 pc Kansas City 82 64 th 81 60 sh Pocatello Rupert 80 48 su 85 51 su 83 51 th Las Vegas 102 81 su 106 83 su Rupert 78 / 50 Rexburg 74 47 su 77 49 pc 78 49 th Little Rock 89 71 th 88 69 th Mountain Home 80 / 48 83 / 53 Richland, WA 88 56 su 92 59 pc 83 59 pc Los Angeles 82 65 su 86 65 su Rogerson 70 47 su 76 52 pc 76 52 pc Memphis 91 73 th 89 72 th L Burley Salmon 80 47 su 84 52 th 79 52 th Miami 91 78 pc 91 79 th Twin Falls 80 / 48 Salt Lake City, UT 79 57 su 89 62 su 92 62 pc Milwaukee 75 64 th 72 59 th Fronts 82 / 53 Spokane, WA 82 54 pc 88 56 pc 76 56 pc Nashville 94 73 th 85 68 th Stanley 74 34 su 77 45 th 72 45 th New Orleans 90 79 th 90 76 th Yesterday’s State Extremes - High: 81 at Lowell Low: 28 at Stanley Sun Valley 74 44 su 76 50 th 73 50 th New York 83 68 th 82 72 th Cold Yellowstone, MT Oklahoma City 67 L weather key: su-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, mc-mostly cloudy, c-cloudy, 70 32 pc 67 33 th 65 33 sh 90 pc 93 71 pc Omaha 75 61 th 72 58 sh L th-thunderstorms, sh-showers,r-rain, sn-snow, fl-flurries, w-wind, m-missing Warm CANADIAN FORECAST Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Calgary 68 45 th 71 49 th Saskatoon 69 50 th 77 57 sh GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY Cranbrook 70 40 sh 72 41 sh Toronto 73 57 sh 68 58 sh Valid to 6 p.m. today Edmonton 76 51 pc 75 53 th Vancouver 65 50 pc 65 44 sh Occluded Kelowna 71 45 pc 73 36 sh Victoria 65 52 pc 64 50 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: The truth is the kindest thing we can give Lethbridge 74 49 sh 79 56 pc Winnipeg 73 57 pc 65 51 r High: 109 at Laredo, Texas folks in the end. Regina 67 54 th 75 57 sh Low: 25 at Grand Canyon, Ariz. More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Harriet Beecher Stowe Get up-to-date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623. Sand shortage causes concern for flood fighters City to drain reservoir after ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — the shutdown of Cooper which are downstream of The supply of sand used to Nuclear Plant at the dams. fill hundreds of thousands Brownville, Neb. It stopped During the next few days, man caught urinating in it of bags needed to fight off and ebbed slightly Monday, the river is expected to rise the swollen Missouri River a reprieve caused by levee as much as 5 to 7 feet above is running low after weeks breaches in northwest Mis- flood stage in much of Ne- By Tim Fought of relentless flooding. It’s a souri. braska and Iowa, and as Associated Press writer problem that could get Flooding is a concern all much as 10 feet over flood worse as the river is expect- along the river because of stage in parts of Missouri. It PORTLAND, Ore. — Call ed to remain high through the massive amounts of could stay above flood stage it the big flush. August, making it unsafe to water that the Army Corps into August. Because a 21-year-old gather sand from the easiest of Engineers has released The Army Corps of Engi- man was caught on a securi- place to get it: the river it- from six dams. neers is monitoring the ty camera urinating into a self. Any significant rain sand supply,said Jud Kneu- city reservoir, Oregon’s The sand shortage comes could worsen the flooding vean, chief of emergency biggest city is sending 8 mil- as the bloated river rose to especially if it falls in Ne- management for the corps’ lion gallons of treated drink- within 18 inches of forcing braska, Iowa or Missouri, Kansas City District. ing water down the drain. Portland officials defend- ed the decision Monday, saying they didn’t want to send city residents water AP photo laced, however infinitesi- A 21-year-old man was seen on surveillance video urinating into this mally,with urine. reservoir in Portland, Ore. City officials have decided to drain the Public health officials say, reservoir at the cost of about $8,000 because of the incident. The however, that urine is sterile flushed water is worth $28,000. Dirty Car? in healthy people and that the urine in the reservoir was and then goes directly to chlamydia or AIDS from so diluted — perhaps a half consumers. blood in urine. pint in millions of gallons — The reservoirs are drained “I’m for taking the most that it posed little risk. twice a year for cleaning,and conservative approach,’’ he Clean it up with a Some people in the city, in workers have found animal said. the suburbs and around the carcasses, paint cans, con- Dr. Gary Oxman, the world called the flush an struction material,fireworks county health officer, said overreaction, especially debris and even the plastic the risk was so close to nil since animals such as ducks bags people use to scoop up that it falls in the “never say contribute waste routinely after their dogs, said David never’’ range. Even with the and, sometimes, die in the Shaff, administrator of the uncertainty over an object Mini Auto Detail water. city water bureau. thrown in the water, “that’s “More than 1 billion peo- Even so, Shaff said, the still a very small risk,’’ he ple worldwide do not have yuck factor was the primary said. reliable access to clean reason for the decision to The young man, Josh for only drinking water, and here we drain the 8 million gallons,at Seater, told KATU-TV he’d are tossing away nearly a cost of less than $8,000 to been drinking, was with 8 million gallons of water treat it as sewage. friends and thought that the just to appease the ignorant “Nobody wants to drink reservoir was a sewage residents who believe their pee, and I don’t want to deal treatment plant. He said he $ 00 tap water will otherwise with the 100 people who felt guilty instantly,and then turn yellow,’’read one com- would be unhappy that I’m security guards arrived. ment posted on The Ore- serving them pee in their “I knew I did wrong when gonian’s website. water,’’ he said. Shaff said I did it,’’he told the station. 15 Water from the city’s five the security cameras also In addition to the sewage open air reservoirs, all in showed something that’s charge, Shaff said, the parks, goes directly to cus- still unidentified was flushed water is worth tomers. The reservoirs are thrown in the water, height- $28,000. due to be replaced by under- ening concern about poten- The Mount Hood water- ground storage within a tial risks. shed that supplies the city is decade,a result of federal re- City Commissioner brimming this spring, with 8 quirements. Randy Leonard, who is in million gallons flowing The reservoirs distribute charge of the water bureau, through it about every half water that flows from gla- defended the decision, cit- hour. ciers on Mount Hood. It is ing a potential public health “If I lived in Texas, I might treated before it goes to the risk. He said he worried have had a different re- reservoirs for distribution, about the possibility of sponse,’’he said. Total Driving Kare Managed and operated by Tony Traveller Vast expansion of domain names OK’d Next to Big K on Addison, Twin Falls SINGAPORE (AP) — In- cided at a meeting in Sin- trademarks and copyrights. ternet minders voted Mon- gapore. High-profile entertain- day to allow virtually un- “This is the start of a ment, consumer goods and limited new domain names whole new phase for the financial services compa- based on themes as varied Internet,’’ said Peter Den- nies will likely be among as company brands, enter- gate Thrush, chairman of the first to apply for their tainment and political ICANN’s board of direc- own domain name in a bid E TO causes, in the system’s tors.“Unless there is a good to protect their brands, ex- DG LE P biggest shake-up since it reason to restrain it, inno- perts said. I started 26 years ago. vation should be allowed to “It will allow corpora- Groups able to pay the run free.’’ tions to better take control $185,000 application can ICANN’s decision cul- of their brands,’’said Theo petition next year for new minates six years of negoti- Hnarakis,chief executive of This is not a coupon. S R E updates to “.com’’ and ations and is the biggest Melbourne IT, which man- IL A S T “.net’’ with website suffix- change to the system since ages online brands for U E PP L R es using nearly any word in “.com’’ made its debut in clients such as Volvo, Deal must be purchased at ORT LOCA any language, including in 1984. LEGO and GlaxoSmithK- Arabic, Chinese and other The expansion plan had line. “For example, .apple scripts, the Internet Cor- been delayed largely be- or .ipad would take cus- www.magicvalley.com/todaysdeal poration for Assigned cause of concerns that new tomers right to those prod- Names and Numbers de- suffixes could infringe on ucts.’’ H Neat, clean and under budget &G » Home & Garden 2 Humble kitchen sinks updated in style, H&G 3 / What can repair laminate floors?, H&G 3 / How to clean your deck, H&G 3 Home & Garden TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 FEATURES EDITOR VIRGINIA HUTCHINS: 735-3242 [email protected]
Photo courtesy SHARON BUCKLE ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Sharon Buckle’s backyard in Twin Falls, after fire swept Buckle’s backyard this month, after she spent $29,000 on repairs BEFORE through the Snake River Canyon in July 2010. AFTER and replanting after the fire.
Twin Falls woman resurrects garden after devastating fire
GREENBy Melissa Davlin scape clients who wanted PHOENIX to see — without their help, she said, the Times-News writer what mature plants look like. fire would have spread even more. “She had an absolutely gorgeous Still, the fast-moving fire came On June 9, a strong wind blew garden,” said fellow Master Gar- within yards of Buckle’s house. from the west, rustling leaves and dener Joanne Robbins. The flames took care of the plants swaying branches in Sharon Buck- But on July 22, a stray cigarette on the north side of the yard, while le’s yard on the edge of the Snake sparked a fire in the canyon that the heat scorched and killed every- River Canyon outside Twin Falls. quickly grew to more than 1,300 thing else in the back. The wind was much like one last acres,according to a Twin Falls Po- It could have been worse. Buck- July that fueled the Auger Falls lice Department incident report. le, her home and most of her prop- Fire, which climbed the canyon (The man who allegedly tossed the erty came out relatively unscathed, walls and destroyed the garden cigarette, Don Garibaldi, has been although the heat and smoke hurt Buckle had worked on for 11 years. charged with property damage and her eyes. Buckle, a Master Gardener and has a court hearing today.) “I have one little burned spot on owner of Sunrise Landscape De- Buckle, who was home, noticed my head where I got hit by an em- sign, was devastated by the loss, black smoke coming from the west. ber,”she said. which spared her home but killed She heard the fire’s roar and But it was hard not to focus on many of her plants. She briefly watched as it advanced and climbed the loss. Her grass, shrubs, flowers, grieved then got to work, giving the canyon walls. She and her a deck, birdhouses and lawn furni- new life to a garden that had been neighbors didn’t evacuate, opting ture had burned or scorched, leav- reduced to ash. instead to pull out garden hoses and ing nothing but ash and bare ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Buckle had put a lot of work into save what they could. She credits branches. Master Gardner Sharon Buckle talks about battling the fire that went through the Snake her garden, and often used it as a her neighbors for keeping the River Canyon last year and damaged her Twin Falls backyard. She said the heat and living portfolio for Sunrise Land- flames away from her truck and RV See PHOENIX,H&G 2 smoke were horrible, but her home was untouched.
ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News This Colorado blue spruce was half burned in the fire. Sharon ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News This porch was rebuilt after it burned. The canyon view in the back- Buckle is giving the tree more time before removing it to see Sharon Buckle’s peony plant survived the fire and came back in force ground is green and lush, reinvigorated by spring rains, just 11 months whether it can revive. this spring. after the fire. Doing wall decals right New comic book to tell By Melissa Rayworth and TV host Sabrina Soto, a For The Associated Press guest designer on HGTV’s Martha Stewart’s life story new series “HGTV’d.’’ Wall decals have quickly But Soto, Betsy Burnham By Matt Moore er,among others. become the fast food of of Los Angeles’ Burnham Associated Press writer Publisher Darren G. Davis home decorating. Inexpen- Design and Brian Patrick said the comic, written by sive and easy to install, Flynn of decordemon.com PHILADELPHIA — C.W. Cooke, will look at all these peel-and-stick pieces all agree there are ways de- Martha Stewart’s media as- sides of Stewart, including of vinyl are popping up on cals can work well — espe- pirations just got bigger: her rapport with fans as well walls in every room of the cially if they’re used with a Meet Martha Stewart, com- as her conviction on insider house. dose of irony and humor. ic-book heroine. trading. From pithy sayings and “For the right person, The woman who created “Our goal is to show the motivational phrases to and it’s usually a young her own media empire — tel- behind-the-scenes machi- bold graphics and even person, I have no problem evision, magazines and more nations — many of them ig- wall-size murals, decals with any of this. I think it’s — is getting a biographical nored by the mainstream come in every shape and decorative, it’s whimsical, treatment in her own comic media — that resulted in size. Photo courtesy SARAH DORIO it’s kitsch,’’ Burnham says. book next month. Martha Stewart becoming The convenience is obvi- A room designed by Brian Patrick “But I’m going to be the “Female Force: Martha the phenomenon she is,’’ he ous: They add a dash of col- devil’s advocate here and Stewart,’’ a one-shot issue said. Flynn for Decor Demon. or and graphic punch with say I don’t want it in my from Bluewater Productions Cooke said he wrote the practically no commitment. designers for the scoop on clients’ living rooms.’’ Inc. to be sold in comic book issue because Stewart em- Bored with one? Peel it off how, where and whether to In traditionally decorated shops, bookstores and on- tles from the Vancouver, bodies the “American and move it elsewhere. Or, decorate with this new gen- homes, decals can look line,will focus on how Stew- Wash.-based publisher, Dream’’ and “sounds like a assuming it cost you only a eration of decals. tacky. But in homes already art rose to become of the na- with previous subjects in the superhero,’’too. “I am writ- few dollars, throw it away “Those old-fashioned, decorated with a modern tion’s best-known purvey- “Female Force’’ family of ti- ing Martha Stewart as both when you’re ready for ‘Home Is Where the Heart sensibility, decals definitely ors of home decor, cooking tles focusing on Hillary Rod- icon and from a perspective something new. Is’ kind of sayings in that have their place. and confident but practical ham Clinton, Michelle Oba- of someone who might see But do decals pass the script, I think those are a lit- living. ma, Barbara Walters, Sarah her as callous, calculating style test? We asked three tle cheesy,’’ says designer See DECALS, H&G 2 It’s the latest in a line of ti- Palin and Margaret Thatch- and scheming.”
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Thomas Taylor,owner of Washington-based deals are really popular,’’Taylor says, In a spare room or an The Washington Post cleaning service Your Pampered Home “but anyone going through any sort of awkward space that’s hard (yourpamperedhome.com). deal like that should contact the com- to decorate, try a single, There’s no place like home — especial- Ask for proof that the company is pany first.’’Taylor notes that some graphic image decal. ly when home is sparkling clean,dust- bonded and insured.Also make sure the deals exclude services or have restric- “It gives depth to a room free and lightly scented with lemon staff is covered by workers’compensa- tions. and gives some interest to cleanser.June Cleaver and her ilk made it tion — otherwise,if an employee is in- Don’t underestimate your own ef- the architecture,’’ Burn- look easy,but let’s be honest: There are jured in your home,you could be liable. forts.“A lot of first-time clients don’t ham says. some days when you’re multi-tasked to Aim for consistency.“Make sure the understand clutter when it comes to Many retailers offer the max,and the last thing on your mind same person is going to be cleaning your cleaning,’’Taylor says.If you take a few black silhouettes depict- is whether the bathroom fixtures are house every week so that ...they know minutes to declutter the areas you want ing things like lamps or gleaming. how you like things done,’’Hicks says. cleaned,you’ll give a housekeeper chandeliers that add in- “Housecleaning is one of our regularly Examine your priorities.“If you can more time to tackle bigger tasks. terest to an otherwise requested services,and it’s a very per- only afford for a cleaner to spend two blank wall. (Just remem- sonal service,’’says Angie Hicks,founder hours at your house and you really don’t The cost of clean ber, Soto says, that adding Photo courtesy ToysRus of consumer-service review site Angie’s like to clean bathrooms,compromise by Weekly cleaning rates in some urban a lighting fixture like this Little Boutique’s wall decal of a List (angieslist.com).“You’re inviting taking on some tasks yourself.’’ areas start at approximately $60 for a doesn’t actually add any tree. someone into your house,and so it’s re- Be involved.“You should be there the one-bedroom apartment and $100 for a light to the room!) ally important to get to know them ...es- first time someone cleans your home,’’ single family home.Rates increase for bi- In small bedrooms, a trendy in spaces where pecially since your definition of neat and Hicks says.“Give feedback.Write a note weekly and monthly cleanings,since the headboard decal is “a great you can’t actually paint tidy might be different from theirs.’’ to say,‘Hey,this was great,’or ‘Can you housecleaner presumably has more to do way to have fun without anyway,’’Flynn says. To make sense of this messy topic,we touch up this next time?’” on each visit.Because spring and sum- taking up any space,’’Soto With little expense, turned to consumer-service experts and mer constitute the high season for says. You can also find de- young adults with rental cleaning companies for guidance on how Don’ts housecleaners,significant discounts and cals depicting chairs or homes can get creative to find a housecleaner and how to stretch Don’t schedule a one-time cleaning promotions are scarce — but that doesn’t other furniture. with images and colors. your dollars once you’ve invested in a with a new service when you’re not mean you can’t save a buck. “Having one object like Their options for in- service.Read on for a primer on how to home.“It’s not a good idea,especially if Most consumers schedule Friday that is kind of cool, espe- dulging in irony and sar- get spic and span without overspending. you’re having your house cleaned for a cleanings.Opt for another day and you cially if you have a space in casm are endless (those special occasion ...you should be there to may be able to save. a room that you just don’t customizable thought First things first make sure you’re not going to be disap- Try to coordinate with a neighbor and know what to do with,’’ bubbles, are just one ex- Before hiring a housecleaner,consider pointed,’’Hicks says. have both houses cleaned on the same Soto explains. “It’s kind of ample). And if short at- what you’re hoping to get out of the Don’t wait until the last minute.“This day.You might be able to translate the the same thing as wallpa- tention spans prevail, it’s service.Determine whether you want time of year is the busiest for house- housecleaner’s convenience into a dis- pering an accent wall. This simple to move designs the one-on-one attention of a small cleaners,so if you’re thinking about hir- count for yourself. is just a lot easier.’’ around the space as often company or the reliability and flexibility ing someone or doing a one-time A number of cleaning companies,in- as you wish. of a larger operation.Think about how clean,give yourself plenty of cluding Your Pampered Home,offer on- Cool kids’ rooms “In rental spaces,’’ often you need help: Is this a one-time time,’’Hicks says. going “name your price’’specials.Ask Burnham says, “it’s such a If you avoid the li- cleaning session before a big event,or a Don’t assume all about details. better idea than having to censed-character decals weekly,biweekly or monthly scrub- deals are created Ask about discounts on initial clean- paint and then paint it depicting popular cartoon down? Weigh the importance of a green equal.“The ings,and,if you can,lower the cost by back’’ again before you characters, you can actu- cleaning service. Living Social providing your own cleaning products. move out. ally bring some style and Once you’ve found a service that fits and Groupon (This generally isn’t an option with sophistication to kids’ your budget,schedule a free in-home eco-friendly services.) rooms with decals. Creative work spaces consultation.This is your chance to get Try oversize images of Flynn likes the whimsy to know the person who will be in your The bottom line the outdoors (Target.com of decals in spaces where home regularly,so ask questions,request Designate your least favorite offers a wall-size close-up someone wants to think references and discuss services and chores to a housecleaner, of a patch of bamboo) or creatively. schedules.“Consumers need to be up- and stay under budget letters and words (but not They’re perfect, he front with their expectations,’’Hicks by decluttering those excessively heart- says, for a space “where says. and taking on warming ones). an interior designer might Prepare a precise list of the some jobs To evoke cartoons with- be doing their design tasks you want completed,and yourself.Make out putting actual cartoon plans, or artists might be walk the housecleaner through sure the com- characters on the walls, doing their paintings or a your home to explain your ex- pany you hire is Scribbleoneverything.co graphic designer might be pectations.This will help the insured and m offers words like “Bam,’’ putting together their housecleaner estimate the time bonded and can “Pow’’ and “Kaboom!!!’’ stuff.’’ required to do the job,which will prove that it offers in decal form. They also But whatever your line lead to the most accurate price. workers’compensa- offer customized “thought of work, “it’s a really af- tion.Look for “name bubbles’’ that can be fordable and quick way to Do’s your price’’deals,and printed to say anything take the seriousness out of Make sure the company is accessi- consider sharing a house- you can dream up. a space that’s dedicated to ble.“A cleaning company should cleaner with a neighbor some kind of commerce,’’ make it easy to communicate when you and supplying your own Dorms and first Flynn says. “You can add have questions after-hours,’’says Roger products to cut costs. graphic pattern and shape, apartments breaking up otherwise just Decals are “excellent for really boring painted Phoenix dorms because they’re walls.’’ Continued from H&G 1 She couldn’t grieve for long. “I’m not that patient,” she said. “I wanted it done.” Almost immediately,she be- gan planning what her new garden would look like. 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Some Sharon Buckle stands in her backyard next to the Snake River Canyon, where fire came from the west last plants survived the fire and July and caused thousands of dollars of damage to her backyard. heat, re-emerging from the blackened soil weeks or ready, new shoots have landscaping opportunity happy with the way it turned months after the fire. The grown in the burned bits, and a blank slate to work out.” Russian olive, hostas, ferns, giving Buckle hope that the with. Virginia creeper and others spruce will also pull through. And, after everything, she Reporter Melissa Davlin came back. The red hot pok- Other trees look “a little likes the new garden better may be reached at 735-3234 ers, also called torch lilies, sick,”she said, but she hopes than the old one. “I’m really or [email protected]. thrived after the fire. applications of fertilizer and “I’m really happy that iron will help. they’re as healthy as they Between the lost land- are,”Buckle said. scaping, structures (such as
CLEANING CORNER She still isn’t certain about the deck) and personal be- the fate of other plants. Half longings (like garden orna- of her Colorado blue spruce ments and bird houses), uestion: I really don’t want to turned brown and crispy Buckle’s replacement cost spend $100 to have from the heat, but Buckle was $29,000. Insurance Q the interior of my car and her husband decided to covered all the personal be- detailed! With your help Lori, keep it and see if it would longings and structures, but I’m sure I can do it myself for come back. not the plants. a fraction of the cost. How can “We’re going to give it a Still, Buckle sees the posi- I treat all the vinyl & plastic couple years,” she said. Al- tives in the fire. It gave her a fi nishes on my dash boards, Lori Chandler steering wheel and arm rests, Cleaning Center owner
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Her husband, Crisp whites, lots of colors; resists scratches and retains Steve Kubicki, does most of heat Cons: the cooking. “That sink had Heavy, chips, shows stains, hard on dishes problems.’’ The drop-in sink’s rim ENAMELED STEEL picked up grime around the Pros: Many colors, affordable, lighter than cast iron (easier for edges. Le Creuset pots DIYers to install) chipped the sink surface and Cons: Thin, prone to flexing and chipping, not recommended with led to rust. Cookie sheets garbage disposal because it noisily vibrates had to be turned sideways to clean. Designer Sue Shinneman, ENGINEERED STONE co-owner of Kitchen Studio Pros: Acrylic resin makes it stain/chip resistant; lots of colors and showroom in Kansas City, easy to clean picked out a new sink for the Cons: Can appear faded Kubickis that feels like a luxury car in comparison. FIRE CLAY It’s undermounted, so Kim Pros: Has the look of cast iron, is durable, glossy and low-mainte- can wipe the counters with nance one swoop into the sink. The Cons: Limited sizes and colors, can chip, hard on dishes, expen- Blanco sink is Silgranit, an sive, imported (could slow down remodeling) engineered stone of 80 per- cent granite and 20 percent acrylic resin that shouldn’t SOAPSTONE chip or show dirt. And the Pros: Retains heat, can handle hot pots, moderately easy to main- single basin can accommo- tain date baking sheets laid flat Cons: Scratches, expensive for cleaning. One of the main perks of a SOLID SURFACE (SUCH AS CORIAN) new sink is the selection of Pros: Can be integrated with countertop or drain board; durable, accessories, Kubicki says. stain-resistant, lots of colors; scratches and burns can be sanded She has a grid at the bottom out that helps protect the sink Cons: Must be installed by professional; hot pans burn it surface, as well as a wire basket for utensils that re- quire hand-washing. But STAINLESS STEEL Pros: Durable, easy to clean, sanitary, timeless look; thinner what she really loves is the MCT photos walnut cutting board that gauges are affordable; thick gauges resist water spots and dents The remodeling of homeowner Kim Kubicki’s kitchen features a sink made of 80 percent granite and 20 fits over her sink, extending Cons: Scratches, dents, stains, water spots; thicker gauges with the work surface. percent acrylic resin, and an integrated cutting board. high nickel content can be expensive “We use it all the time,’’ can’t do is clean them- Kubicki says. Another selves.’’ STONE (SUCH AS GRANITE AND SLATE) bonus: The cutting board But Olson doesn’t like the Pros: Custom look, durable acts as a sink cover. So if the popular single-basin sink, Cons: Softer granite can stain or etch; slate is difficult to main- couple are entertaining, which many kitchen de- tain, hard on dishes guests don’t spy a sink full signers prefer for its clean of dirty dishes. The once- look and capacity to hold humble — and often out of large pots and pans. LEFT: The kitchen sink at the 2011 Designer Showcase in Kansas City sight — kitchen sink has “There’s no place to rest features integrated food prep bowls and a sliding wooden cutting board. evolved into a focal point as (drying) dishes with a single kitchens have become more basin,’’ says Olson, whose open to the gathering areas family is renting a house Adam Horowitz, director of house style that doesn’t re- of the home. with a single-basin kitchen marketing for Kohler quire new cabinetry. Shinneman initially sink. “They go on the kitchen products. The com- Undermount sinks in laughed at the recent surge counter.And you don’t want pany offers 20 kitchen sink general call for new coun- of sink accessories, but after the kids’ water bottles to go colors. tertops. But today’s drop-in using them, she concluded in this big single basin with “That apron front on a sinks are looking more they come in handy. HGTV dirty pots and pans. I prefer farmhouse sink really brings streamlined. designer Candice Olson also a double- or even triple- color into the kitchen,’’ Blanco’s Micro-Edge sink is a fan. basin sink.’’ Horowitz says. “People are has a 1.25 millimeter edge “More people are down- Manufacturers such as refreshing versus remodel- that’s flush to the counter- sizing, so counter space is at Kohler have come up with a ing their homes. Color is a top, says Blanco marketing a premium,’’ Olson says. compromise: single-basin pick-me-up.’’ manager Christy Emens. “Kitchen sink cutting sinks with a six-inch tall di- New countertops and Whatever material you boards add additional work vide that maintains the cabinets are usually neces- choose for your multitask- surface. Flip boards with in- streamlined look yet keeps sary when a new farmhouse ing basin, be sure to wipe tegrated bowls can turn the functionality intact. sink is installed because of up daily. Choose a special- sink into a buffet. Chef- As for appearance, colors its wide girth. Stainless steel ized cleaner (avoid abra- style sinks have integrated beyond stainless steel or farmhouse sinks weigh 150 sives) that’s intended for steamers for vegetables and white — think browns, pounds; cast iron, another the material, such as Bar boiling water. It seems like beiges and grays — are be- consumers are also going for kitchen, especially in farm- 50 to 75 pounds. Kohler re- Keepers Friend for stainless the only thing kitchen sinks coming more popular. But reds and yellows in the house-style sinks, says cently introduced a farm- steel. The steps in cleaning What can repair KEEPING and staining a deck laminate floors? UP By Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal By Al Heavens sit on the affected surface show texture but not the The Philadelphia Inquirer for 20 minutes, then scrub grain. I have a few dents and dings in my Pergo-type lami- off the mildew and rinse the The former need to be nate floor.I’ve been told you can use wood filler to fix It’s deck sprucing-up surface clean, Zimmer said. reapplied every 12 to 18 Q them.Is that correct,and if not,what can I use? time, and I thought I would Once the surface prepa- months, but solid-color Wood filler isn’t recommended for laminate floors, share some tips on staining ration is complete, pick stains can last three to five said David Biss, a spokesperson for Minwax, which from Debbie Zimmer at the your stain. There are sol- years, so if you want to A makes wood putty. It’s made for use on wood, not for Paint Quality Institute. vent-based and water- stretch out your application plastic. Assuming that your deck based formulations, but cycle, go with a solid-color Eva Stutzman However, you can buy filler made specifically for re- doesn’t need repairs, the water-based stains offer finish. visits a Filer pairing laminate flooring at many home centers,and some first step is to remove any significant advantages: Consider the stress a deck manufacturers sell their own kits. Tammy Weadock, mar- neighborhood loose paint or stain that may They have better resistance endures, such as standing keting manager for Wilsonart Flooring, suggested Color- be present. This is done in to weathering, dry more water, snow and ice, foot where painting and Fill floor repair putty,which is made by Cal-Flor Accesso- one of two ways: by scrap- quickly, are relatively odor- traffic, abrasion from patio cleanup projects ry Systems. ing and sanding, or by free, and clean up with plain furniture, and direct sun- are influencing treating the surface with a soap and water. light. commercial deck condi- Another consideration: Zimmer said that top- neighbors to tioner, followed by careful whether to use a clear deck quality 100 percent acrylic do the same. power washing with plain finish or a pigmented stain. latex stains — either semi- How do you remove a water. This decision may be dic- transparent or solid-color Next Tuesday The prep work can be tated by the condition and — are perhaps the best op- even easier if the deck has color of the wood on your tion when restoring a deck. pocket door for repairs? in Home & no loose paint or stain. deck, but durability is an- “They’re tough and The Philadelphia Inquirer of the door, then take the Clean the surface with a other important concern. durable, and many of these Garden moldings off carefully with commercial product, or, to Clear-wood finishes pro- stains contain extra ingre- How do I remove a a prybar. save money, make your own vide only limited protection dients to help prevent pocket door to repair To remove the door,situ- by mixing a cup of house- from the sun’s UV rays, so mildew,’’she said. Q the rolling hangers? ate it in the middle of the hold bleach and a splash of they need to be reapplied Stains can be applied with You need to first break doorway. Then tilt it to- soap with a gallon of warm every 12 months or so; pig- spray equipment, a long- the paint seal along the ward you and remove the WANTED… water. After scrubbing the mented stains afford more handled roller,or by brush. A stop moldings on the jamb rollers. surface clean, rinse it very UV protection, so they last “However, spray or roller thoroughly using a garden longer. application should be fol- We still pay top hose. There are two types of lowed by back brushing,’’ FAST BAIL BOND Brockman Family dollar for junk If, after cleaning, you still pigmented stains. “Semi- she said. (That means going Chiropractic batteries! have areas with stubborn transparent’’ coatings help back in and brushing the 735-0030 Dr. Marjorie A. Brockman mildew, apply a solution of protect the wood without stain while it’s still wet so R.N., B.S.N., D.C. Interstate Batteries three parts water to one part hiding its grain or texture, that it better penetrates the Jack Green - Joyce Moreno “A Positive Approach To Wellness” bleach, allow the solution to while “solid-color’’ stains wood.) 445 Idaho St., Gooding 934 5000 733-0896 Home & Garden 4 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 HOME & GARDEN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho
Beetle Solution
What’s that chewing sound? Probably beetles. Beetles make up 40% of the insect world. So it’s no wonder you see them in your yard or home. Some beetles eat your garden plants. Others eat your trees. A few eat other beetles. h e larvae are ot en just as destructive as the adults. Once you know what your beetles are eating, you’re on your way to controlling them. Prevention and Maintenance Remove Infestations Some kinds of beetles, such as wood-boring beetles, dig into plants. If you cut off the infested stem, or remove the infested plant, you’ve taken care of the problem. Beetles on Ornamentals You have lots of options for beetles in your trees and fl owers. For instance, you can can use HYPERLINK “http://www.scotts.com/smg/catalog/ productTemplate.jsp?bodyCssClass=scotts+blade+product+general+en&tabs=general&navAction=push&bodyId=product_general&proId=prod 180008&itemId=cat50078&id=cat50008” Ortho® Bug-B-Gon MAX® Lawn & Garden Insect Killer Ready-to-Spray to kill insects for up to 6 weeks. Beetles on Fruit Trees and Vegetables Again, lots of choices. Insecticides containing carbaryl are ot en used on beetles in fruit trees and vegetable plants. Get the Young Ones Beetles have to start somewhere. Usually that’s under your grass, where they live during their grub stage. Attack them by spreading HYPERLINK “http://www.scotts.com/smg/catalog/productTemplate.jsp?bodyCssClass=scotts+blade+product+general+en&tabs=general&navAction=push&bo dyId=product_general&proId=prod70174&itemId=cat50060&id=cat50016” Scott® GrubEx® on your lawn in the spring and fall. Source: www.scotts.com
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