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MagicValley.com Possible second abuse case found at Canyon View Behavioral Services this spring, Other issues noted in a recent sex act in the facility’s exercise report told them that she believed Hospital says it can’t according to their reports. report appeared to be limited to room. the alleged victim but — since the But while the conditions that led policy and procedural problems “He tried to get me to go to his incident had happened three investigate due to to both allegations were found to be observed during March and April room to have sex with him but I was months before — did not file an “serious and immediate” threats to visits to Canyon View and its par- scared — I didn’t go, but couldn’t incident report and did not know of patient safety,the facility never fol- ent, St. Luke’s Magic Valley tell anyone either,” she said in a any investigation into the allega- age of allegation lowed up on one report due to its Medical Center. statement given to investigators. tions. age. In the newest allegation, a 22- Hospital staff contacted both Canyon View’s patient safety By Nate Poppino The violations — one of which year-old female who had been a Adult Protection Services and officer also told investigators that Times-News writer has already resulted in charges Canyon View patient last fall police about the matter the day quality-improvement staff weren’t against former patient and regis- returned to the facility in February, after the woman reported the inci- sure how to investigate the allega- State inspectors found not one, tered sex offender David Aaron alleging that a male patient at the dents, but apparently weren’t able tions and referred the matter to the but two possible cases of sexual Knutsen — were the most serious time of her first visit had exposed to investigate further. Investigators hospital attorney. harassment and abuse when they problems noted by the Idaho himself to her and had convinced interviewed the facility’s nurse visited St. Luke’s Canyon View Department of Health and Welfare. another female patient to perform a manager, who according to the See ABUSE, Main 2 Environmental study to target At the halfway mark downtown T.F.
By Nate Poppino for assessment grants, and Times-News writer has committed to help Twin Falls create a list of The city of Twin Falls is possible priority areas to preparing to build on past assess based on current environmental studies of and past businesses at parts of its downtown, this each site. That list should time examining a yet-to- be complete by mid- be selected segment of the August and will make the Old Towne area. city’s grant application Economic Development more competitive, he said. Director Melinda Anderson “We’re more than happy said she is working with the to help,”he said. Idaho Department of If the city lands a grant, Environmental Quality to DEQ will stay on to offer apply for a federal grant for technical support, Scheff the project, which would said. His office can also assess what environmental help city officials figure hazards — oil spills and the out how to get cleanup like — could hamper devel- funds, and can even step in opment work. Land with to fund the assessment if such issues is known as the federal money runs “brownfield” property. out. “As we work on getting Discussions about the the downtown area revi- assessment are still very talized … we need to find preliminary, Anderson ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News out what potential con- said, and no cost or time- Kevin Pepper, of Amerigo, waters freshly laid sod Friday afternoon on the southbound curve of the Pole Line Road and Blue Lakes Boulevard taminant problems could frame has been settled yet intersection. On Monday, traffic will be moved to the southbound lanes from Pole Line Road to Cheney Drive as crews work on resurfacing the be out there,” Anderson — though city officials northbound lanes. said. said in September they Officials already have an were considering applying idea in some sites. A for about $400,000 in $7,500 study of a four- grants for such work. Blue Lakes work changes lanes on Monday block area in March found The U.S. Environmental a waste-oil dump site, Protection Agency has yet Times-News optics and make repairs, said Nathan intersection of Pole Line Road and underground storage tank to announce information Jerke, spokesman for the Idaho Blue Lakes Boulevard, and two and waste-oil stains along on the grants for this year, Vehicles will take a new route on Transportation Department. southbound lanes between Pole Line a building that all needed said Sylvia Kawabata in Blue Lakes Boulevard beginning Crews next week will begin remov- and Cheney Drive will be open, Jerke to be cleaned up. Property EPA’s regional office. Monday, the Idaho Transportation ing the northbound lanes on Blue said. near Rock Creek Canyon Deadlines last year were in Department announced Friday. Lakes, starting at Pole Line Road, Crews will take July 3 through July 5 received a separate assess- the fall, she said, and she About $4.6 million in federal funds south to Falls Avenue, Jerke said off, though Jerke says the $4.6 million ment several years ago. guessed the same timeline are being used to install a new storm Friday. construction project is ahead of Aaron Scheff, brown- would apply again this water sewer system, and for the past Drivers will now commute on the schedule and could be completed by fields program manager in year. The agency conduct- two months southbound lanes have newly laid southbound lanes, and mid-September. DEQ’s state office, said his ed a workshop in Boise been ripped up and closed as utility only one lane will be open in each Work on the north lanes, Jerke said program regularly helps recently that focused on companies and the Department of direction until construction is fin- Friday, should be “consistent with Idaho communities apply the program, she said. Homeland security lay down fiber ished. The southbound curve at the what the public has seen thus far.” Pride Week continues with film, walk Veterans urge VA to reform By Nichole Carnell disability claim procedures Times-News writer By Steve Vogel Rep. John Hall, D-N.Y., People light The Washington Post who last week chaired a The inaugural Magic candles Friday House Veterans’ Affairs Valley Pride Week continued night during a WASHINGTON — Citing subcommittee meeting Thursday evening as Idaho a fast-growing backlog of titled “Can VA Manage director Seth Randal pride walk and unresolved disability One Million Claims?’’ said screened his film, “The Fall vigil on the steps claims, veterans groups and the department needs “a of 55” in Twin Falls. of the Twin Falls members of Congress are cultural and management The documentary, Randal County calling for an overhaul of sea change.’’ said, focuses on the implica- Courthouse as Department of Veterans Veterans “are waiting to tions that shook the Boise part of Pride Affairs (VA) procedures for have their claims and community after a scandal Week in Twin handling cases. appeals processed,’’ Hall erupted concerning an The number of said at the hearing last alleged gay sex ring in 1955. Falls. unprocessed disability Thursday. “They are wait- Randal said he hoped people claims has grown by near- ing for compensation. would leave the film think- ly 100,000 since the They are waiting for med- MEAGAN THOMPSON/ ing about the implications of Times-News beginning of the year and ical assistance and reha- such an event on this com- totaled 916,625 as of last bilitation.’’ munity. After five years of research Saturday, a rise driven in The American Legion, Randal said that the scan- and contacting those Magicvalley.com part by increasing num- the nation’s largest veter- dal had left “scars that exist involved, Randal and his WATCH an interview with ‘The Fall of 55’ director bers of veterans returning ans service organization, even today in the communi- Seth Randal and a video of Pride Week. from the wars in Iraq and ty.” See PRIDE, Main 2 Afghanistan. See VETERANS, Main 2
Comics ...... Classifieds 4 Crossword ....Classifieds 10 Obituaries ...... Religion 4 Commodities ...... Business 2 Dear Abby...... Classifieds 8 Opinion ...... Main 6 WORTH MORE DEAD THAN ALIVE? Community ...... Sports 7 Movies ...... Main 4 Sudoku...... Classifieds 11 Jackson’s estate may yield bonanza > BUSINESS 3 MORNINGMORNINGMain 2 Saturday, June 27, 2009 BRIEFINGBRIEF- TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Humanities Council; “Wood, Stone and Gossner Cheese Factory, corner of U.S. Classic Cruisers car show, includes break- Berm: Good Neighbors,”a documentary Highway 30 and Seventh Street, (Interstate Pat Marcantonio fast by Knights of Columbus, 9 to 10 a.m., video on Wood River Valley fences by Ben 84 exit 211 and two miles south), Heyburn, Twin Falls City Park; departure for Rod Run Hofferber, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Community 678-8408. • You can envy cool cars food and vendor booths. The (cars leave for Bartons Club 93 in Jackpot, Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., Ketchum, free Twin Falls Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Classic Cruisers car fun starts at 10 a.m. Nev., return to City Park for pre-cruise admission, 726-3493. College of Southern Idaho Community show starting with breakfast • Or sit down for the ice party); cruise begins, 8 p.m., along Blue “Going to the Dogs,” animal portraits by Garden site, North College Road, across from 9 to 10 a.m. at the skating art of Jozef Lakes Boulevard North between Addison Janet Thomas, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Magic from Eldon Evans Expo building, Twin Falls, Twin Falls City Park. Sabovcik, Olympic bronze Avenue and Falls Avenue followed by after- Valley Arts Council’s La Galeria Pequena, 543-4582. Afterward, catch the 8 p.m. medalist and two-time cruise party, Dairy Queen and Cafe Rio, 132 Main Ave. S., Main Street Plaza, Twin Salmon Tract Farmers Market, includes cruise along Blue Lakes European champion, at the open to all classic cars, public welcome, Falls, free admission, 734-2787 or magicval- locally grown foods, organic red wheat, Boulevard North. There will Sun Valley Ice Show at 9:45 326-5920. leyartscouncil.org. handmade crafts, shaved ice and more, 11 be music and more. The p.m. at the Sun Valley Ice “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” melodra- “Celebration of the American Landscape,” a.m. to 3 p.m., Hollister City Park, Hollister, show continues Sunday at Rink. Tickets range from $32 ma, dinner show presented by Historic sketches in watercolor and acrylics from 208-655-4354. the park with music and lots to $62. Opera Theatre, 6:30 p.m. dinner and 7:45 road trips by Teddy Keeton, noon to 5 p.m., and lots of chrome. p.m. show, at the theater, 208 E. Idaho Ave., Lion’s Gate Gallery, 229 Main St. (old Odd LIBRARY • Meanwhile at Almo Have your own pick you Fellows Building), free admission, refresh- Glenns Ferry, $22.50 for dinner and show Fan’s Favorite Book Talks, celebration of Days, events include a want to share? Something ments, 326-8686 or 543-5265. (choice of steak or chicken), and show-only Janet Evanovich’s books, especially the horseshoe tournament, that is unique to the area “Idaho Landscape: A Different Point of tickets: $7 general admission and $6 for “Stephanie Plum” novels, led by Mechelle magic show, music, dancing, and that may take people by View,” 1 to 9 p.m., Jean B. King Gallery, senior citizens and children under 12, 366- Fogelsong, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., Buhl Public free wagon rides, barbecue, surprise? E-mail me at Herrett Center for the Arts and Science, 7408 or 366-2744 for required dinner reser- Library, 215 Broadway Ave. N., no cost, 543- antique auto displays and [email protected]. College of Southern Idaho campus, 315 vations. 6500. The 58th annual Miss Magic Valley Falls Ave., Twin Falls, no cost, 732-6655. Scholarship Program, nine contestants to compete for two titles: Miss Magic Valley FESTIVALS AND FAIRS OUTDOORS Abuse and Miss Canyon Rim, 7 p.m., Roper Filer Fun Days, with highlights: pancake Radio-controlled Air Show, 10 a.m., Hazelton Auditorium, Twin Falls High School, 1615 breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Merchants Building Flying field (Interstate 84 Hazelton exit to Continued from Main 1 Filer Ave. E., $10 at the door, 420-2052 or No. 1, $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and the Hazelton Airport; follow signs), no cost, clinics and a patient who 731-0408. under; craft sale and indoor yard sale, 8 open to the public, 358-2424 or 431-7238. Hospital CEO Mark was put in restraints without Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation a.m. to 5 p.m.; parade, 11 a.m. (starts at Schwartz, who didn’t recall a completed physician’s Melodramas, 8 to 10 p.m., Wilson Theatre, fairgrounds and goes along Main Street to the incident right away, said order stating what type of RODEOS on the Rupert Square, 678-7498. Yakima Avenue); hamburger fry, 11:30 a.m., Friday that the hospital was restraints should be used. Sun Valley Ice Show, with Jozef Sabovcik, Merchants Building No. 1, $4; several activ- Gooding County Western Heritage Gathering unable to make any headway Emergency-department Olympic bronze metalist and two-time ities (bingo, bouncy house, dunk tank, cake and Ranch Rodeo, includes Buckaroo on the matter, as the female staff apparently also failed European champion, performing, 9:45 p.m., walk), 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and chicken breakfast, 7 a.m., Main Street, Gooding, $3 was only able to provide the once to follow the hospital’s Sun Valley Ice Rink, Sun Valley, $32 to $52 drop at 4 p.m., Twin Falls County donation; 5K Fund Run, 7:30 a.m. sign up at male’s first name.But Health grievance procedures when a for bleacher seats; $62 for dessert show, Fairgrounds, Filer, Courthouse (T-shirt with $10 entry fee and and Welfare’s report indi- mother wanted to know why seats.sunvalley.com or 622-2135. Almo Days, with highlights: horseshoe tour- one can of food) and 8 a.m. race (proceeds cates its investigators were her son had been treated nament, 3 p.m., entry fee: $10; magic show, benefit Helping Hearts & Hands); parade able to at least verify the without her consent for a BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS 4 p.m.; $7 barbecue; music by Basin Boys, line-up for horses and wagons, non-motor- male’s identity, noting that hand injury. Several other Odds and Ends, The Fugitives; dancing; free ized parade led by cattle drive, 9 a.m. (wag- medical records put him in complaints could not be American Legion Post 7 and Auxiliary Unit 7 wagon rides; hidden treasure sandbox for ons circle up at fairgrounds after parade for Canyon View at the same substantiated. Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Post Home, 447 the kids; antique autos on display; food; main camp); draft horse show and Dutch time as the female. Schwartz said he felt “very Seastrom St., Twin Falls, 733-4302 or 734- and craft vendors, 10 a.m. to midnight, oven cook-off prep begins, 11 a.m.; It’s not clear if any other good” about the overall sur- 1435. across the street from Almo Outpost, free Fireman’s barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., West investigation of the vey, noting that the hospital Mini-Cassia Bassers fishing tackle yard sale, admission, 219-9224. Park; judging of cook-off, 4:30 p.m.; eating November incident met was only cited for problems 8 a.m. to noon, Burley Fire Department Pride Celebration Barbecue/Potluck, drinks, of cookoff, 5 p.m. (with proceeds going to with more success. Twin meeting a small number of lawn, 1235 Miller Ave., Burley, 878-7371. pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs pro- county-wide 4-H); cowboy music and poet- Falls Police Staff Sgt. Terry the hundreds of standards it The inaugural Salute Our Troops barbecue vided by Community Center, bring covered ry begins, 6 p.m.; and ranch rodeo, 8 p.m., Thueson said he was not follows. Asked why he didn’t parking lot party, presented by Northside dish (salad/dessert) to share; Idahoans for with gathering for more music, poetry and aware of any investigation mention the November Club, includes hamburgers, hot dogs and Fairness booth set up for assistance and dance to follow, Main Street and Gooding besides the one involving harassment issue earlier fixings; live music; and raffle, 4 p.m. to mid- documentation, 1 to 4 p.m., Cascade Park, County Fairgrounds, rodeo tickets: $5 gen- Knutsen. when asked if the January night, in parking lot behind Northside Club, Twin Falls, no cost, www.siglbt.org. eral, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for ages The report concludes that incident was the only one, 152 W. Main St., Jerome, $2 donation for 6-11 (no cost for children under age 6), 837- the hospital was indeed Schwartz pointed to the barbecue, families welcome (bring lawn 6210, 539-0805 or 837-4635. unable to supervise patients hospital’s inability to inves- chair), proceeds go to buy care packages FIELD DAY Daniel Dopps Memorial Dodge PRCA Rodeo, and protect them from sexu- tigate it and said he “wasn’t for troops, 324-9922. Magic Valley Amateur Radio Club ARRL pre-rodeo events: calf scramble sign-up, al harassment. Earlier this thinking about it in relation” St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Spanish annual Field Day, 24-hour national event to 6:45 p.m.; event, 7 p.m.; rodeo at 7:30 p.m. month, Schwartz detailed a to the other case. Fiesta and Bingo fundraiser, menu features help train ham radio operators in times of with pink shirt night; and dance by Jeff number of corrective actions The hospital had not been chicken and mole, tamales with Spanish emergency, 11 a.m. today to 11 a.m. Sunday, Palmer Band following rodeo, Optimist taken after Knutsen’s alleged surveyed by CMS and Health rice, refried beans, ceviche tinga and more, at the Herrett Center, north side of the Park, Mountain Home, www.3dmemorial- abuse,including new securi- and Welfare in two and a half 5 to 8 p.m., at the church, 446 N. State St., College of Southern Idaho campus; Magic rodeo.org. ty cameras and patient clas- years. Health and Welfare Hagerman, $10 for adults and $5 for chil- Valley Astronomical Society solar viewing sifications. spokeswoman Emily Simnitt dren ages 10 and younger, portion of pro- and evening viewing from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., SEASONAL EVENTS Those changes satisfied said regular surveys aren’t ceeds to Idaho-American Cancer Society, no cost, open to the public, [email protected]. the inspector’s concerns needed because the facility is 837-5864. Fourth of July celebration, with 6 p.m. about the facility, which has regularly inspected by the Benefit Dinner, for families of Roman Hunt, parade along Main Street; 7 p.m. celebra- since been recertified by Joint Commission. The state Isiah Luna and Austin Almendarez, 5:30 to 7 HOBBIES AND CRAFTS tion featuring carnival, food booths, raffles federal officials. will investigate hospitals p.m. potato bar and 7 p.m. auction, Bingo, for men and women, 1 to 3 p.m., Twin and games; and fireworks to follow at Health and Welfare also when the federal govern- Dworshak Elementary School, 102 E. 19th Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone St. W., 10 p.m., City Park, Hazelton, 829-5415. noted deficiencies in follow- ment asks it to. St., Burley, 678-9700 or 431-5875. Twin Falls, cards: four for $3, 734-5084. ing proper record-keeping Family Game Night, families can paint a cof- SPORTS procedures, poor records Nate Poppino may be EDUCATION/SYMPOSIUM fee-table sized game set, enjoy snacks and relating to equipment steril- reached at npoppino@magic- compete in Disney trivia quiz, 6 to 8 p.m., Jerome Gun Club free sporting clays shoot ization at three outpatient valley.com or 208-735-3237. The fourth annual Civil Liberties Hands On, 147 Shoshone St. N., Twin Falls, for youth, 50 sporting clay, shotgun shells, Symposium, sharing stories, 1:30 p.m., cost: $60 per family of four or $20 for indi- clay targets and lunch provided for youth Ballroom of Red Lion Hotel, Twin Falls, viduals (includes painting supplies, pizza, under 18 with hunter safety certification, [email protected] or 208-734-5806. drinks and desserts), 736-4475 for reserva- 9 a.m. sign up and 10 a.m. start, at the club, Pride tions. 11 miles north of junction of U.S. Highway 93 and Interstate 84 at mile marker 64, no Continued from Main 1 EXHIBITS the individuals.” HOME AND GARDEN cost, 733-6045 or 539-4814. team spent a year creating At the question-and- “Between Fences” exhibit, visual cultural Idaho Regatta 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Burley Golf the film. Randal said it was answer session, Randal said history of fences and land use presented by Mini-Cassia Farmers Market, with crafts and Course Marina, 312-3133 or www.idaho- not easy getting people he was unsure if something the Smithsonian Institution and Idaho some produce vendors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., regatta.com. involved to talk about the like the scandal could hap- film. pen again but added, “We were met with a lot “Everything is cyclical.” of slammed doors,”he said. Friday evening, a candle- Veterans The documentary features light vigil and walk contin- Continued from Main 1 only one first-person oral ued Pride Week activities. received, whether pend- About 20 percent of the Some of the delay results account, the late Mel Dir,an Organizer Nicki Abraham says immediate reform is ing for just a few hours or cases have been pending from congressionally man- actor allegedly persecuted said the vigil was not a needed. “As the backlog of as long as six months.’’ for more than half a year. dated reforms that force as the leader of the sex ring. parade, but a walk to recog- claims approaches 1 mil- Critics accuse the VA of “They have made some the VA to be less arbitrary “The film takes a broader nize those that were unable lion, and the needs of resorting to semantics. “It progress, but it’s still unac- about how it reaches deci- picture,” Randal said. “We to come out to their family deserving veterans go seems like they’re looking ceptable,’’ Smithson said. sions, according to testi- look at events themselves or community. unmet, VA can wait no at ways to minimize the “They need to move for- mony at the hearing. and the implications on the The group met at the longer to institute new significance of it,’’ said ward and not try to explain The VA has hired nearly community.” Lynwood Shopping Center and workable policies and Steve Smithson, deputy it away.’’ 4,200 additional employ- Randal said the film is parking area on Blue Lakes procedures,’’ said David director of veterans affairs The National Veterans ees since January 2007, but fair in its presentation of Boulevard and walked to Rehbein, the national and rehabilitation at the Foundation said in a news it takes at least two years to the events and leaves view- the Twin Falls County commander. American Legion. release that it receives hun- fully train them to process ers to form their own opin- Courthouse. But the VA contends “At the end of the day, dreds of calls each month claims, Walcoff said. ions. Pride Week culminates that the 1 million figure is these are still individual from veterans stuck in the “We’re only now beginning At the screening, viewer this afternoon with a misleading and that, in veterans waiting for bene- VA claims process. to see the full impact of Chris Dobbs said he potluck barbeque at any event, it is incorrect to fits they were promised,’’ “This isn’t a problem those employees hired at thought the film was Cascade Park located on refer to it as backlog. said Meaghan Smith, a that was created the outset of this initia- “wonderful” and “master- Stadium Boulevard next to About 234,000 of the spokeswoman for Hall. “If overnight,’’ said Shad tive,’’he said. fully put together.” Dobbs Twin Falls High School. unresolved cases involve you asked the veteran Meshad, president of the Subcommittee members said even though he had claims that are awaiting waiting, he or she would group. “It’s been building expressed frustration at the known about the scandal Nichole Carnell may be adjustment. An additional call it a backlog.’’ for decades. It’s bad rate of progress. “VA seems that occurred almost five reached at ncarnell@magic- 195,000 are on appeal, and For Army veteran David enough that these young to be overwhelmed, and it decades ago, he had “no valley.com or 208-735- about 79,000 are consid- Bohan, who fought with veterans are being held up, is well past time for frank concept of the impact on 3376. ered miscellaneous. The the 1st Infantry Division but the men and women assessment of what is remaining 410,000 cases during the Persian Gulf who served in Vietnam are going on,’’ said Rep. Doug are original or reopened War, the bottom line is still getting the short end of Lamborn, R-Colo., the CIRCULATION claims for disability com- that it takes veterans too the stick, 40 years later.’’ ranking member. 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Box inventory is dynamic 162 days, compared with immunizations for Idaho cle Friday. Classifieds manager Christy Haszier . .735-3267 548, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303. rather than static. It 179 the previous year, children. Immunization The Times-News regrets ONLINE Copyright © 2009 Magic Valley Newspapers Inc. Online sales Jason Woodside ...... 735-3207 Vol. 104, No. 178 includes all claims according to the VA. specialist Lisa Klamm’s the errors. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho LOCAL Saturday, June 27, 2009 Main 3 Lincoln Co. clarifies Montana tries to relocate consultant’s work quarantined with Shoshone bison HELENA, Mont. (AP) By John Plestina city and county planning — Montana wildlife offi- Times-News correspondent efforts. cials are seeking propos- Nance raised the issue of als from Indian tribes, Wellness Watch SHOSHONE — Lincoln past comprehensive plans private groups and land- County commissioners that have called for improv- management agencies sought information Monday ing the image of Shoshone capable of caring for 50 to from a consultant who for tourists driving through 100 disease-free bison. assisted in drafting a com- the city. Possible changes The bison are part of a prehensive plan for the city could include the elimina- four-year-old research of Shoshone. tion of auto wrecking yards project directed by the The commission wanted and feedlots and the plant- Montana Department of Remembrance Rose Garden to ensure that there are no ing of trees. Fish, Wildlife and Parks conflicts with county plan- Commissioner Marsha and the U.S. Department Celebration ning. Hiatt directed a comment to of Agriculture’s Animal Open to the Public Everett Aplet, of Commissioner Charles and Plant Health Join us for refreshments at our annual McKain-Kinney Shoshone, told commis- Ritter that cleaning up the Inspection Service. The Remembrance Rose Garden Celebration, sponsored by sioners he is a private con- visual image of the city animals have been quar- sultant working pro bono at could be a touchy issue.“My antined at a facility near St. Luke’s Home Care and Hospice. the request of the city plan- car, which is a 1942 Hudson, Corwin Springs, north of Tuesday, June 30, 2-4pm, St. Luke’s Magic Valley Rose Garden ning and zoning commis- might be junk to you but it is Yellowstone National sion. not junk to me,”she said. Park. “What I’m interested in is Nance said it remains Officials are offering any plans the county might unknown what future quarantined bison and have that might influence growth might be for their calves to an agency Birth/Parenting the 10-year planning cycle Shoshone and the sur- or organization capable of of the city,”Aplet said. rounding area.He noted that caring for the animals for Prepared Childbirth Course Commission Chairman growth could prompt an additional five years. Pre-registration required, call 732-3148. $60 Jerry Nance raised a ques- Lincoln County to build a The aim of the project is Wednesdays, July 1-29, 6:30-9pm tion about a proposed new jail, something it does not to capture, raise and breed St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby* city fire station on land that currently have. Inmates bison calves from is currently part of the from Lincoln County are Yellowstone National Happiest Baby on the Block county fairgrounds. Under a housed at the jail facility in Park that are free of bru- long-range proposal, the Gooding. cellosis exposure. Pre-registration required, call 732-3148. $20 county would eventually “I think it (Shoshone’s Many Yellowstone Tuesday, July 7, 6:30-9pm transfer a parcel to the city. population) will stabilize a bison are infected with St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby* “We (city planning and bit in the next one to three brucellosis, a disease that zoning) have agreed to allow years,”Aplet said. causes some pregnant Childbirth Refresher Course them to do that,”Aplet said. Nance suggested that one cows to abort their young. The commission also thing the city and county Pre-registration required, call 732-3148. $20 asked Aplet about a long- could collaborate on is a Wednesday, July 8, Thursday, July 16 term plan by the county’s buy-local campaign to pro- and Tuesday, July 21, 6:30-9pm recreation district to build a mote local businesses. St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby* new recreation center. That Aplet cited the presence Miss Nevada proposal is beyond the next of Wal-Mart and other big New! Breastfeeding 101 three years. box retailers within a half- to have crown He responded that he was hour drive of Shoshone.“It’s Call 737-2297 for more information. Free. aware of it. It was not a a very, very difficult thing to after all Monday, July 13, 7-9pm potential conflict between buck the trend,”he said. St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby* RENO, Nev. (AP) — Miss Nevada will have a Cesarean Childbirth Classes crown at her coronation today after all. Pre-registration required, call 732-3148. Free. An apologetic volun- Wednesday, July 15, Thursday, July 23 Law Disorder... teer, not a thief, was to and Tuesday, July 28, 6:30-9pm blame for the disappear- St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby* & ance of the $400 crown, ... in Cassia County which turned up late Friday afternoon at a Reno Healthy Living/Screenings From June 16 police reports: Wayne Winder told the woman to alteration shop, said pag- Information: call the police if her granddaugh- eant organizer Teresa Diabetes Education Classes After police responded to a 911 ter continues to drink. Benitez-Thompson. Pre-registration required, call 736-6218. Fee is billed to hang-up call, a 66-year-old Declo The volunteer mis- woman reported that her grand- From June 17 police reports: placed the crown in a insurance. daughter, 15, was supposed to Burglary: small box that accompa- Wednesdays, July 1-29, 9:30am-noon meet her at the skate park in Someone broke the driver-side nied other boxes and Genoa Building, Suite A, 746 N. College Road Burley but wasn’t there, so the window of a 1988 Chevy Corvette hanging bags of clothes woman ran some errands. at the Eighth Street Mr. Gas in delivered to the business Back School When she returned to the park Burley and stole about $5 in Thursday. and met her granddaughter, change from the center console. Organizers had thought Call 737-2126 to pre-register. Local businesses may request according to the report, an argu- The damage to the window was the crown, almost identi- on-site classes. $25 ment ensued. The woman said estimated at $300. cal to the one worn by Monday, July 6, 5-7pm the girl “used the ‘f’ word,”so she Larceny: Miss America, was stolen St. Luke’s Idaho Elks Rehabilitation slapped her face, causing the A 44-year-old Burley woman from the locked Reno 560 Shoup Avenue West, Doctor’s Park Complex girl’s nose to bleed. The girl then reported that someone stole her hotel room of a pageant “wiped blood all over her face dilapidated lawnmower, valued at board member.They real- Healthy Diabetes Plate Class and the car,”the report reads. $100, from her driveway.“The ized their mistake after When the girl was questioned, she bag on the mower was ripped having volunteers retrace Call 734-9590 to pre-register, $25. and the front wheel had been allegedly told police that she had their steps and finding the Wednesdays, July 8-22, 6-8pm been drinking and didn’t want to chewed up by her dog,”the box with the crown Twin Falls County Extension Office, 246 Third Ave. East go to jail. Because the slap was report reads. behind a planter at the inflicted as punishment, no shop, Benitez-Thompson charges were filed. Deputy — Damon Hunzeker Weight Management for Diabetes and Diabetes said. Prevention Pre-registration required, call 736-6218. $100, 30% discount for couples. AROUND THE VALLEY Thursdays, July 9-September 10, 7-8:30pm Genoa Building, Suite A, 746 N. College Road Authorities still institutionalize their physi- announced Friday that an cal environments,” the new Internet scam circulating on investigating fatal guidance eliminates such the Web site Craigslist.com Asthma Education Classes nursing home practices as has affected two people in Thursday, July 16, 6-7pm bicycle crash serving meals on institu- the Magic Valley area, along St. Luke’s Magic Valley Education Center Authorities on Friday tional trays and cutting with others around the state. 588 Addison Avenue West identified the bicyclist who down noise on overhead “Ad poaching,”according was killed in a Thursday paging systems. to Det. Erin Dayley of the Mom (or Dad) and Me Home Food Preservation Class night crash with a pickup Idaho Health and Welfare Twin Falls Police Call 734-9590 to pre-register, $20 per team. truck along 4000 North and spokesperson Emily Simnitt Department, occurs when 3470 East. said that these changes do people obtain listings from Monday, July 20, 9am-3pm David Webster was killed not affect the surveys that realtors and create a differ- Twin Falls County Extension Office, 246 Third Ave. East at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday are already conducted to ent listing for substantially night and pronounced dead ensure the dignity of Idaho’s less money, asking buyers to New! Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Children at the scene, according to a care patients. send money to reserve the Pre-registration required, call 736-6218. $10 per couple. press release Friday from the While Simnitt said cita- apartment or house. Twin Falls County Sheriff’s tions have been given to care Twin Falls Police report Tuesday, July 22, 4-5pm Office. facilities in the state that that unknown persons have Genoa Building, Suite A, 746 N. College Road The case is still under violate dignity guidelines, been listing properties for investigation, and no one she said the changes may rent or lease that they do not Heartsaver First Aid/CPR and AED Class has been charged with a have been made by the CMS own. The contact person Call 737-2007, $50. crime, said Lori Stewart, to clarify or set further will request the money be spokeswoman for the sher- guidelines for other states wired to them, at which Saturday, July 25, 8am-1pm iff’s office. that may be performing point they cease contact St. Luke’s Magic Valley Education Center, Sage Room The driver of a red poorly. with the victim. 588 Addison Avenue West Chevrolet pickup, Daniel Idaho Health and Welfare Dayley said Friday that Straub, 22, allegedly tried to is a separate entity from approximately $2,000 was Infant Safety and CPR Class pass another vehicle, “strik- CMS but acts as a contracted wired to unidentified people No registration required. Free. ing Mr. Webster in the east- surveyor of care facilities. as a rent or lease payment, bound lane,” the press Lorri Watson, nursing although half of one pay- Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-9pm release shows. home administrator for ment was returned through St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus lobby* Bridgeview Estates in Twin Western Union. Caregivers say new Falls, said that the facility “Once the money is out of will need to make no the country there is no way Support Groups Medicare standards changes to its policies to track it or get the money Visit stlukesonline.org and click on “Classes and Events.” no big change because of these clarifica- back,”she said. tions. According to a press *St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus is located at Medicare announced last “These are things we release from the Twin Falls 660 Shoshone Street East week new guidelines to should have been doing all police, this activity has been nursing home surveys that along,”she said. reported across southern If you require special accommodations, call 737-2166 or TDD 737-2980. will “sharpen the focus of Idaho. Police warn people to Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena resident rights,”according to Police warn of be cautious when dealing Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163. the Centers for Medicare & with purchases online or Medicaid Services. Craigslist scam through classifieds. stlukesonline.org In an effort to “de- Twin Falls Police — Staff reports Main 4 Saturday, June 27, 2009 LOCAL Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho 5TH DISTRICT COURT NEWS
TWIN FALLS COUNTY cle for two years. expenses not covered by insurance; count possession of drug parapherna- pended, credit for time served; 12 30 days jail, 30 suspended; 12 months FRIDAY ARRAIGNMENTS Chad A. Trammel, 20, Twin Falls; sexual provide medical insurance; $428 for lia; 180 days jail, credit for time served. months probation. probation. Nathan Humphrey, 22, Filer; eluding a abuse of a child under 16; 25 years public assistance and child support Richard C. Burkhart, 31, Twin Falls; petit Donald L. Hase, 33, Twin Falls; posses- Nicholas Schenk, 22, Twin Falls; elude a police officer; July 2 preliminary hear- penitentiary; five years determinate; costs. theft; costs uncollectible; 90 days jail; sion of a controlled substance; $500 police officer; $300 fine, $150 sus- ing; $1,500 bond; public defender 20 years indeterminate; suspended; Carlene L. Jarell. Seeking establishment 12 months probation. fine, $250 suspended; $85.50 costs; pended; $75.50 costs; 60 days jail, 60 appointed seven years probation; $300.50 costs; of paternity; $201 monthly support Shaye M. French, 24, Twin Falls; one $75 public defender fee; 180 days jail, suspended; one day work detail; 12 Devin Guardiola, 18, Twin Falls; mali- $500 public defender fee; 540 days plus 100 percent of medical expenses count possession of a controlled sub- 178 suspended, two days work detail; months probation. cious injury to property; pleaded guilty; jail, 360 days to be served under house not covered by insurance; provide stance; $700 fine, $400 suspended; 12 months probation. Christopher L. Dana, 25, Twin Falls; dis- July 21 sentencing; public defender arrest; shall not possess or consume medical insurance; $847.07 foster care $85.50 costs; 180 days jail, 170 sus- Cody D. Hurd, 19, Jerome; possession of turbing the peace/disorderly conduct; continued any alcoholic beverages or frequent and child support costs. pended, 10 days community service; drug paraphernalia; $500 fine, $300 $300 fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 any establishment where alcohol is the 12 months probation; one count pos- suspended; $85.50 costs; $75 public costs; 90 days jail, 90 suspended; 12 DRIVING UNDER THE main source of income; must register CITY OF TWIN FALLS session of drug paraphernalia dis- defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 suspend- months probation. INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS as sex offender. DRIVING UNDER THE missed. ed, two days work detail; 12 months Travis S. Mai, 26, Filer; one count driving INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS Hiedi L. King, 27,Buhl; possession of probation. MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS under the influence; $1,000 fine, $500 FELONY DISMISSALS Kamee M. Lee, 25, Twin Falls; driving drug paraphernalia; $700 fine, $400 Jodyn B. Jones, 17,Twin Falls; failure to Mirna E. Farfan, 23, Twin Falls; open con- suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 public Jerry M. Haman, 39, Hansen; making, under the influence; $800 fine, $400 suspended; $85.50 costs; 180 days notify upon striking unattended vehi- tainer; dismissed by court. defender fee; 180 days jail, 178 sus- passing, uttering or publishing ficti- suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 public jail, 170 suspended, 10 days work cle; $300 fine, $200 suspended; Carl K. Marchello, 49, Twin Falls; battery; pended, credit for one day served, one tious bills; dismissed by prosecutor. defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 suspend- detail; 12 months probation. $75.50 costs; $75 public defender fee; dismissed by prosecutor. day work detail; driving privileges sus- Cathy M. Friel, 28, Twin Falls; possession ed, credit for one day served, one day Tabitha M. Stanger, 37,Twin Falls; one pended 180 days; 12 months proba- of a controlled substance; dismissed work detail; driving privileges suspend- count possession of drug parapherna- tion; one count possession of a con- by prosecutor. ed 180 days; 12 months probation. lia; $600 fine, $300 suspended; trolled substance, possession of a con- James Gledhill, 38, Twin Falls; injury to a Misty A. Pierce, 31, Burley; driving under $85.50 costs; $75 public defender fee; FREE! cealed weapon while intoxicated dis- child; dismissed by prosecutor. the influence; withheld judgment 90 days jail, 88 suspended, two days missed. granted; $800 fine, $400 suspended; work detail; 12 months probation; one Keith A. Gentry, 59, Mountain Home; CIVIL FILINGS $90.50 costs; $75 public defender fee; count possession of a controlled sub- TRY OUR ONLINE DESIGN TOOL! one count driving under the influence, State of Idaho Industrial Commission, 90 days jail, 88 suspended, credit for stance dismissed. excessive; $1,500 fine, $750 suspend- Crime Victim’s Compensation Program one day served, one day work detail; Brian F.Johnson, 19, Twin Falls; driving ed; $90.50 costs; $75 public defender vs. Marty R. Schilz. Seeking judgment driving privileges suspended 180 days; without privileges; $300 fine, $150 See What Your New Kitchen Will Look fee; 365 days jail, 355 suspended, against defendant for $1,299.37; attor- 12 months probation. suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 public Like at kitchentuneup.com credit for five days served; driving priv- ney’s fees and costs. Plaintiff alleges Benjamin L. 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Plaintiffs one day work detail; driving privileges WANTED months probation; one count driving seeking reimbursement for injuries suspended 180 days; 12 months pro- Twin Falls franchise owned & operated by Noel & Donna Erickson without privileges; $500 fine, $300 sustained by Alicia Malone in a vehicle bation. in the Magic Valley suspended; 180 days jail, balance sus- accident. Alejandro Garcia-Salinas, 21, Gooding; pended; driving privileges suspended Idaho Power vs. Jose M. Fortuno Garcia. one count driving under the influence; Adrian Saul 180 days; 12 months probation. Seeking judgment against defendant $1,000 fine, $700 suspended; $90.50 Allyson N. Monson, 25, Wendell; driving for $2,621.59. Seeking reimbursement costs; driving privileges suspended under the influence; $800 fine, $400 for damages sustained to plaintiff’s 180 days; 12 months probation; one Palomo suspended; $90.50 costs; 180 days utility pole. count driving without privileges; $500 jail, 178 suspended, credit for one day Idaho Power vs. Jose R. Villa and fine, $250 suspended; $90.50 costs; Age: 23 served, one day work detail; driving Ricardo H. Perez. Seeking judgment 90 days jail, 88 suspended, credit for Description: privileges suspended 180 days; 12 against defendant for $3,890.56. time served; driving privileges sus- 5 foot, 10 months probation. Seeking reimbursement for damages pended 180 days; 12 months proba- inches; 250 Angela J. Davis, 26, Twin Falls; one count sustained to plaintiff’s utility pole. tion. pounds; black driving under the influence; $800 fine, Mauricio F.Valenzuela, 33, Twin Falls; $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 DIVORCES FILED driving under the influence; $800 fine, hair; brown eyes public defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 Justin D. Majerus vs. Jennifer C. Majerus $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 PRIME RIB STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD suspended, credit for time served; one Barbara M. Bourquin vs. Tyrell Bourquin public defender fee; 180 days jail, 178 Wanted for: day work detail; driving privileges sus- Jose C. Servin vs. Danielle R. Servin suspended, credit for one day served, Sexual abuse of a child Banquet Reservations pended 180 days; 12 months proba- Melissa R. Thompson vs. Michael G. one day work detail; driving privileges under 16 and lewd conduct tion; one count possession of drug Thompson suspended 180 days; 12 months pro- with a minor under 16; 734-4154 paraphernalia dismissed; $162.56 Eklyn M. Fredericksen vs. Matthew D. bation; no alcohol. restitution. Fredericksen $50,000 bond Jordan L. Hunsaker, 26, Vernal, Utah; Kevin E. Rond vs. Sheila A. Rond MISDEMEANOR SENTENCINGS The Twin Falls County Due to the Happy driving under the influence; $800 fine, Elaine M. Tompkins vs. Keith A. Elonda L. Groves, 45, Twin Falls; driving Sheriff’s Office asks anyone Success of our $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 Tompkins under the influence; amended to inat- with information pertaining Hour days jail, 88 suspended, credit for time Nooshin Abdi vs. Amir H. Aflatooni tentive/careless driving; $300 fine, to Palomo call 208-735-1911 June Monthly Weekdays day served; driving privileges suspend- $150 suspended; $75.50 costs; 30 or Crime Stoppers at 208- ed 180 days; 12 months probation. CHILD SUPPORT CASES days jail, balance suspended; 12 Specials We Have 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 732-5387,where tipsters $ 00 The State of Idaho, Department of months probation. Extended the All Drinks OFF MISDEMEANOR SENTENCINGS Health and Welfare, Child Support Ronald P.Konz, 74, Twin Falls; driving can remain anonymous and 1 1 Stephen R. Edwards, 33, Twin Falls; driv- Services have filed claims against the without privileges; $500 fine, $300 may be eligible for a cash Specials for July. Appetizers /2 Price ing without privileges; $90.50 costs; following: suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 days jail, reward. 90 days jail; driving privileges sus- Delbert D. Walker. Seeking establish- 88 suspended, two days house arrest; Teriyaki Shrimp pended 180 days. ment of paternity; $333 monthly sup- driving privileges suspended 180 days; or Bruce M. Timm, 32, Twin Falls; assault; port plus 67 percent of medical 12 months probation. Shrimp Teriyaki $ 95 $300 fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 expenses not covered by insurance; Ryan A. Porter, 19, Twin Falls; possession NEED HELP WITH & Steak for only costs; 60 days jail, 60 suspended; 24 provide medical insurance; $3,549.59 of drug paraphernalia; $600 fine, 15 hours community service; 12 months for uncovered medical costs; $1,665 $300 suspended; $75.50 costs; $75 QUICKBOOKS®? probation. for public assistance and child support public defender fee; 365 days jail, 335 200 Addison Ave. West Jerad D. Morris, 18, Eden; one count costs. suspended, credit for time served; 12 Call Teresa at 737-0087 Twin Falls, ID possession of a controlled substance; Ranielle L. Fiscus. Seeking establish- months probation. Bar Opens 4:30 pm TRAINING, SETUP & SUPPORT $500 fine, $250 suspended; $85.50 ment of paternity; $162 monthly sup- Jennifer M. Trevino, 24, Twin Falls; pos- Dining – Daily 5:30 pm costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 port plus 33 percent of medical session of a controlled substance; days jail, 88 suspended, two days work expenses not covered by insurance; $600 fine, $400 suspended; $85.50 detail; 12 months probation; one count provide medical insurance; $810 for costs; $75 public defender fee; 365 possession of drug paraphernalia dis- public assistance and child support days jail, 312 suspended, credit for missed. costs. time served; 12 months probation. Ryan P.Murphy, 22, Castleford; battery; Brittany L. Hoffman. Seeking establish- Stephen R. Edwards, 33, Twin Falls; one $500 fine, $250 suspended; $75.50 ment of paternity; $214 monthly sup- count petit theft; costs uncollectible; costs; 90 days jail, 90 suspended; 12 port plus 49 percent of medical 90 days jail, credit for time served; one months probation. Reynaldo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 27,Twin Falls; open container, failure to pur- Jerome 3rd Annual chase/invalid driver’s license; $75.50 Y FREEDOM C costs; 30 days jail, credit for 24 days MMUNIT ELEBRAT served. CO ION Sarah R. Anderson, 18, Buhl; driving without privileges; $500 fine, $250 suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 suspend- JULY 4 11 am to 5 pm July 5 6 pm ed, two days work detail; driving privi- Jerome City Park Partners in Learning leges suspended 180 days; 12 months probation. Mauricio F.Valenzuela, 33, Twin Falls; July 4 11 am – Patriotic Kickoff The Times News proudly recognizes the failure to stop/leave the scene of an Live Entertainment, Food, following businesses for their support of the accident; amended to disturbing the Fireworks peace/disorderly conduct; $300 fine, Vendors, Crafters, Dunk Tank, Newspaper In Education program in our $200 suspended; $75.50 costs; 30 J.H.S. Bounce House, Family Activities days jail, 30 suspended; 12 months at Dusk community. We thank our partners for their probation. & more! Phillip H. Dodds, 64, Rogerson; domes- generosity and for their dedication to young tic battery; $500 fine, $250 suspend- July 5 6 pm – Community Ice Cream Social & ed; $75.50 costs; $75 public defender people’s success as learners and citizens. fee; 90 days jail, 87 suspended, credit Praise & Worship Music for time served; 12 months probation. Gabriel V. Silva, 58, Buhl; domestic bat- tery; amended to assault; $300 fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 costs; $75 Platinum Partners: public defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 suspended, credit for time served; 12 months probation. PSI Waste Systems Matthew S. Lovejoy, 31, Shoshone; litter- Barnes & Noble Booksellers ing; $50 fine; $75.50 costs. Dale C. Werner, 44, Twin Falls; one count grand theft; amended to unlawful entry; $500 fine, $300 suspended; Silver Partners: $75.50 costs; 180 days jail, 106 sus- pended, credit for time served; 12 Cathy’s Unique Boutique months probation; no alcohol; one count possession of drug parapherna- Swensen’s Markets lia; $500 fine, $300 suspended; $85.50 costs; $75 public defender fee; Dell Target 180 days jail, 144 suspended, credit for time served; 12 months probation; one count possession of a controlled sub- Bronze Partners: stance dismissed. Bruce M. Tim, 32, Twin Falls; assault; $300 fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 Krengel’s True Value costs; 60 days jail, 60 suspended; three days community service; 12 Professional Hearing Aid months probation. Banner Bank Grovers Con Agra MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS Evan J. Young, 24, Wendell; possession Everybody’s Business Hilex Poly of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; dismissed by prosecutor. Would you like to be a partner in learning? FELONY SENTENCINGS Jedediah R. Hammond, 58, Buhl; driv- Call Lucinda at (208) 735 3294 ing under the influence; seven years penitentiary; three years determinate; to fi nd a donation program that works for you. four years indeterminate; suspended; five years probation; $2,500 fine, $2,000 suspended; $110.50 costs; $290 court compliance costs; 60 days jail; shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or frequent any establishment where alcohol is the main source of income; complete DUI court; wear Scram Unit for one year; driving privileges suspended for one Check out our website at www.magicvalley.com/nie year; ignition interlock device on vehi- Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho IDAHO Saturday, June 27, 2009 Main 5 AROUND IDAHO UI’s presidential digs get upgrade State dumps asset now time for us to help them.’’ MOSCOW (AP) — The frame that we got the contained, if you will, it isn’t shower floors, valves and test to expand food About 140,000 people University of Idaho is request to ready the house. airborne, it doesn’t neces- heads; replacing carpet in got food stamps in April, spending just under It’s probably going on as we sarily present a health haz- the basement; and cleaning stamp program up 36 percent from 2008. $100,000 for repairs and speak.’’ ard,’’ Thompson told the carpets and drapes. BOISE — Idaho this At least 22 other states asbestos abatement to University spokeswoman Moscow-Pullman Daily Contractors are expected month began letting peo- have taken similar action ready the residence of the Tania Thompson said News. “Underneath the tile to finish soon, after which a ple get food stamps even if on asset tests. school’s new president, money to work on the house or in an unbroken piece of custodial team will get the they haven’t drained sav- Duane Nellis, and his wife, that was built in 1967 is tile, that’s not an issue. But if house ready for the new ings accounts or sold off Bookkeeper gets Ruthie. coming from discretionary you want to replace that president. valuables including boats, The couple drove to funds in the president’s flooring or if the flooring Johnson said the kitchen is RVs, motorcycles, stocks 30 days for stealing Moscow from Kansas this office budget. starts to chip and crack, not being renovated, other and bonds. SANDPOINT — A 30- week, and Nellis will offi- She said workers replac- asbestos material can than refinishing the floors. Previously, a family of year-old former bookkeep- cially start work July 1. ing bathroom tile found lay- become airborne.’’ “Other than painting, three could have assets er for a northern Idaho “It’s been rather quick,’’ ers of old tile that contained Other work on the resi- which is done is in several worth only about $2,000 excavation firm must Assistant Vice President of asbestos. Asbestos tile in the dence includes adding wire- parts of the house, I don’t — not including their cars spend 30 days behind bars Facilities Brian Johnson said kitchen and guest bathroom less data capability; refin- think there’s work going on — and earn as much as and pay $46,000 in restitu- of the renovations. “Seems is being removed. ishing hardwood floors; in any part of the kitchen,’’ $1,907 monthly to qualify, tion for embezzling thou- like it was in the May time “As long as the asbestos is repairing and replacing Johnson said. the agency said. sands from her employer. The problem was, the Jean Marie Lucas apolo- ranks of the newly unem- gized in 1st District Court ployed included people this week to Kootenai who had garages full of Excavation for ripping the Work center inmate in Idaho infected with swine flu recreational vehicles and business off while she other assets that left them worked there. BOISE (AP) — A work cen- near Boise have flu-like control spread of the disease. inmates at federal prison in unqualified for food assis- Prosecutors said she ter inmate in Idaho has come symptoms, too. They’re This month, state health Tucson, Ariz., were quaran- tance. The asset test will be wrote unauthorized checks down with the swine flu, being treated and evaluated. officials said they’d con- tined after 12 prisoners dropped until at least June at least five times in 2006. prompting correction offi- Protective masks are firmed more than 20 cases of developed flu-like symp- 2010. She pleaded guilty to cials to place him in an isola- being distributed at the swine flu in Idaho. toms. And last week, a 50- Health and Welfare theft after striking a deal tion unit. facility, which is being thor- U.S. health officials said bed housing unit at the Utah Director Richard Arm- with prosecutors for only a At least five more inmates oughly disinfected. Thursday swine flu has State Prison was under quar- strong says, “People seek- month in jail, to avoid a at the South Idaho Idaho Department of infected as many as 1 million antine after three male ing food assistance today sentence of up to 14 years in Correctional Institution Public Health is advising the Americans. inmates tested positive for are some of our most prison. Community Work Center prison system on measures to Earlier this month, the virus. responsible citizens. It is — The Associated Press
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