1 29 / 14 EARNED OR FREE? S One more to go T R Eastern Idaho ad campaign targets O Boise State wraps up regular season P Mormon women and forgiveness, S Sunny but cold. against New Mexico State today. RELIGION 1 BUSINESS 4 UNEMPLOYMENT IN VALLEY >>> Rising joblessness hits south-central Idaho, especially rural areas, BUSINESS 1 SATURDAY 75 CENTS December 5, 2009 MagicValley.com A NIGHT FOR KIDS— AND REINDEER Feds kill 7 wolves in Stanley Basin By Ariel Hansen Times-News writer LEARN MORE Wildlife Management Service HAILEY — For one Idaho of the U.S. Department of wolf pack, there wasn’t Agriculture: much to be grateful for this www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife Thanksgiving. _damage. On Nov. 23 and 24, fed- For information about the eral officials from the U.S. wolf hunt in the Northern Department of Agricul- Rocky Mountains: ture’s Idaho Wildlife Serv- westerngraywolf.fws.gov. ices program took to the air to cull seven members of the Basin Butte wolf pack, Grimm coordinated with which frequents the the Idaho Fish and Game Stanley Basin. Department, which he said Todd Grimm, western authorized the removal of district supervisor for the up to 10 of the wolves via program, said that pack, helicopter and fixed-wing which numbered at least 12 airplane hunt. before the kills, has been “We wanted to react as responsible for extensive quickly as we could after loss of livestock owned by the last depredation, in the local ranchers. first week of November.We Since July 2008, he said, wanted to make sure we got they have killed seven adult the wolves responsible,” MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News cows, five calves and 36 Grimm said. Sam Schutte, 3, left, and Emma Rawlins, 2, wear reindeer antlers on a float for local paramedics and hospital staff Friday night at the annual sheep, all but four on pri- Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Twin Falls. The parade is put on by the Twin Falls Business Improvement District. vate land. See WOLVES, Main 2 H1N1 shots available Boon for farms? for anyone EPA may boost level of ethanol in gasoline to 15% By Nate Poppino under 65 Times-News writer By Ben Botkin The U.S. Environmental Times-News writer Protection Agency has sig- naled it may be willing to There is enough H1N1 raise limits on how much Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Wildlife Services vaccine to provide immu- ethanol can be blended into An unidentified Peruvian herder stands near the carcasses of nizations for anyone gasoline, a possible boon to sheep that were killed in the Stanley Basin in June 2006. Officials under 65, state and local struggling manufacturers believe the wolves responsible were part of the Basin Butte pack. In health officials an- like Pacific Ethanol Inc. nounced Friday. In March, a group of response to persistent predation of livestock by the pack, officials The increased avail- ethanol producers known as killed seven Basin Butte wolves late last month. ability is a shift from Growth Energy asked the recent weeks, in which EPA to raise its cap on gaso- limited supplies had line blends to allow up to forced the South Central 15 percent ethanol, up from Public Health District to the current 10 percent. Illness delays Stennett’s focus only on targeted The federal agency hasn’t priority groups that decided yet whether to grant include pregnant women; the request. But in a return to Legislature those caring for children Nov. 30 letter to Growth By Ben Botkin younger than 6 months Energy co-chairmen Gen. Times-News writer Magicvalley.com old; health care and Wesley Clark and Jeff Broin, READ Capitol emergency medical per- Gina McCarthy, assistant Michelle Stennett, the Confidential, a blog sonnel; all people administrator of the EPA, wife of Sen. Clint Stennett, about Idaho politics. 6 months to 24 years old; wrote that studies so far D-Ketchum, will fill her and people up to age 65 indicate that vehicles made husband’s seat in the with pre-existing health since 2001 will likely be able Legislature as a temporary “I am so grateful to be conditions. to handle a higher ethanol replacement while he con- looking forward on this Rene LeBlanc, director blend. The government is tinues his recovery from journey and must keep my of the health district, said still evaluating the long- brain cancer. health and wellness my that the vaccination work term effects on engine com- Stennett was first diag- focus,” he said in a state- Times-News file photo is far from done. ponents over thousands of nosed with brain cancer ment. miles of use, she cautioned. Visitors watch a demonstration at the Burley Pacific Ethanol plant almost two years ago. Now, “In the meantime, I am See H1N1, Main 2 Testing is being carried during a tour in May 2008. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency he says his brain tumors are confident Michelle will do out by the U.S. Department may look into raising the amount of ethanol that can be blended with gone and he fin- a great job repre- GET YOUR SHOT of Energy, she wrote, and gasoline. ished his last round senting District 25. will eventually cover 19 dif- of chemotherapy in She travels the area To schedule an appoint- ferent vehicles. by the end of May. approve the 15 percent blend November. Sten- with me and has a ment for an H1N1 vaccina- Only two have been com- Should the test results by mid-2010. nett was forced to clear understand- tion, call the health district pletely tested so far, but 12 remain favorable, McCarthy sit out the 2009 ing of the issues at 737-1137. more should be completed wrote, the EPA could See ETHANOL, Main 2 session because of affecting our com- his illness and also munities.” briefly missed part In an interview of the 2008 ses- Stennett with the Times- sion. News, Michelle T.F.County leaders probe regional jail idea He was replaced both Stennett said it wouldn’t be times by former Sun Valley realistic for her husband to By Andrea Jackson study through the Idaho to talk about the possible “state and county resources mayor Jon Thorson. return to the rigorous Times-News writer Department of Correction, regional lockup. to provide incarceration Stennett issued a state- schedule of the Legislature Idaho Sheriffs’ Association County leaders in Twin and treatment programs to ment Friday stressing the just two months after Twin Falls County and the Idaho Association Falls said the concept is offenders on a shared need to concentrate on his chemotherapy. But she Sheriff’s Office authorities of Counties that began Nov. good, but expressed con- basis.” health, but also left open stressed that his recovery is vented some concerns 1, according to Boise-based cern about how it might be Counties named so far in the possibility of regaining going well. Friday about the idea of a consultant Robert Marsh, funded and governed. connection to a possible enough strength to return Regional Offender Man- of Research Training “I’m not saying the idea regional center include later in the 2010 session. See STENNETT, Main 2 agement Center that would Evaluation Associates. is bad,” said Twin Falls Twin Falls, Lincoln, house county and state Marsh on Friday visited County Jail Administrator Gooding, Jerome and inmates from the area. with Twin Falls County Doug Hughes. Camas, said Twin Falls “He is tumor free and, this far along with his A possible center for the commissioners and sher- According to the Idaho County Commissioner Tom illness, we’re just really, really pleased about Magic Valley is being dis- iff’s office authorities, fol- Sheriffs’ Association Web Mikesell on Friday. cussed during a 10-month, lowing a similar meeting on site, regional detention the direction he’s going.” grant-funded feasibility Nov. 23 in Gooding County facilities would combine See JAIL, Main 2 — Michelle Stennett Comics................Business 3 Crossword ......Classifieds 8 Obituaries ............Religion 4 Commodities ......Business 2 Dear Abby........Classifieds 9 Opinion ......................Main 6 HEALTH CARE REFORM DEBATE Community ............Sports 7 Movies........................Main 7 Sudoku ..........Classifieds 10 Senate preserves long-term care program > MAIN 5 MORNINGMORNINGMain 2 Saturday, December 5, 2009 BRIEFINGBRIEF- TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Four things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT provided by Michael White, 5:30 to 10:30 10 a.m. to noon, YMCA, Warm Springs and “Alice in Wonderland 2009,” presented by p.m., Valley Club clubhouse, north of Hailey, Saddle roads, Ketchum, free admission, open Pat Marcantonio Sun Valley Ballet, 2 and 7 p.m., nexStage $100; sponsor tables available, proceeds to to the public, 208-726-6260. Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum, tickets: Senior Connection to benefit Meals on Third annual St. Nicholas Celebration, spon- It’s another busy week- food for the East End $15 adults, $10 students (available at the Wheels and in-home care, 788-3468. sored by the Kimberly Business Association, end. Providers starting at 11 a.m. theater from 4 to 6 p.m.), 726-9124. German-style Christmas with Polish dogs • In the mood for holiday at Windsor’s Greenhouses Jack Sharkey’s comedy “The Murder Room,” CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS and sauerkraut, hot cocoa, open fire pits, craft shows? The Lea and Nursery, 3796 N. 3386 reading of story of St. Nicholas, games for spoof of British mysteries by College of Christian Men’s Fellowship and no-host Owsley Post 31 American E., Kimberly. Southern Idaho Theater Department, 8 p.m., children and St.