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90 / 59 QUEEN OF THE DIAMOND KIMBERLY’S MAKINGS IS 2009 SOFTBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Sunny and hot. SPORTS 1 Business 6 RURAL UNEMPLOYMENT >>> Economists say rural communities doing better than reports suggest, BUSINESS 1 FRIDAY 75 CENTS May 29, 2009 MagicValley.com Police: vulnerable patient abused by sex offender court. “They also had offer a release today. St. Luke’s Canyon View slow to report alleged assault to police knowledge that Mr. Knutsen Idaho Department of is a sex offender. Apparently, Health and Welfare authori- By Andrea Jackson for six days after Canyon the alleged victim was a 21- supervision when the sexual their only mediation in ties on Thursday would not Times-News writer View officials learned of it, year-old female patient at abuse occurred, according to regards to keeping (her) and say if they knew about the according to 5th District Canyon View. court records. Mr. Knutsen from having allegations involving Can- A patient at St. Luke’s Court records. He was supposed to enter “I also relayed the concern contact with one another yon View. Spokeswoman Canyon View Behavioral Registered sex offender a plea earlier this week, but that I had that the Canyon was to check on them every Emily Simnitt cited patient Health Services claimed she David Aaron Knutsen, 28, of that was postponed until View staff knew that (vic- 15 minutes.” confidentiality and the was sexually abused in Filer, was indicted March 25 June 22. tim) is a vulnerable adult Officials with the hospital Health Insurance Portability January by a registered sex on four counts of sexual Knutsen and the develop- from the minute she was declined comment Thurs- and Accountability Act. offender staying at the Twin abuse of a vulnerable adult mentally delayed woman admitted and it is noted in day, but St. Luke’s Magic But court records state Falls facility, in a case that for acts allegedly committed were allegedly left together her chart,” police said in a Valley spokeswoman Jody police say was not reported Jan. 30. Court records show at the facility without staff Feb. 5 report filed with the Tremblay said they may See ABUSE, Main 2 Saving springs University of Idaho OF THE Water managers, Extension agent, was speaking in his role as a others tour member of the Idaho HEAT MOMENT Water Alliance. His audi- ence was about to embark Hagerman area on a daylong tour meant to help them understand By Nate Poppino more about the problems Times-News writer faced by water users on the Eastern Snake Plain TUTTLE — When it Aquifer — including spring comes to declining spring levels between Hagerman levels, Bill Hazen said, the and Twin Falls that have problem is there isn’t any declined for the past 50 one person to blame. years. “Probably the best thing They saw a variety of to do if we’re going to point projects — developed both fingers is everybody needs in response to court orders to be standing in front of a and by people acting on mirror,”Hazen told a group their own — aimed at of roughly 50 canal man- cleaning up “tail water” agers, state legislators and from ditches and canals other people involved in and allowing more spring water issues on Thursday water to eventually make morning. Hazen, a retired See WATER, Main 2 MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News Firefighter Kasey Heward gets some help removing a 45-pound vest Thursday after a three-mile run around the College of Southern Idaho cam- pus during the basic fitness test for the Bureau of Land Managements’ firefighter orientation week. BLM firefighters train for fire season DREW GODLESKI/For the Times-News Neal Farmer, Special Projects Coordinator for the Idaho Department By Nichole Carnell the test to career firefighters, of Water Resources, talks about Hagerman Valley water resource Times-News writer Magicvalley.com lined the CSI sidewalks for projects at the Malad Gorge Thursday during the Idaho Water testing. The test was given in Alliance tour. Conditions are tough for WATCH a video of theBLM’s “Pack Test Fest” three heats ranging from 30 the men and women who to 40 people each heat. spend their summers fight- In order to pass, every Magicvalley.com ing fires in Idaho. fighters are required to take at the same time on the firefighter must walk three To ensure safety for them- the annual physical test to College of Southern Idaho miles in at least 45 minutes WATCH a video about the tour. selves and their fellow crew gauge their fitness and campus Thursday afternoon with a 45-pound pack members, the U.S. Bureau of endurance levels, and pre- in what was deemed the strapped to their back. The Land Management tests pare for the rough condi- “Pack Test Fest.” pack has a similar weight to every firefighter before the tions they’re sure to face More than 100 men and the equipment firefighters season begins in what is throughout the fire season. women of all ages, from must carry for fires. Twin Falls rolls know as the “pack test.” For the first time, all fire- graduating high school sen- New and returning fire- fighters took the yearly test iors who have never taken See TESTS, Main 2 “This test tells us that they are physically capable of dealing back City Park fees with everything firefighting will exert of them.” By Jared S. Hopkins for a half-day, the council Times-News writer restored previous rates: no — Sky Buffat, U.S. Bureau of Land Management spokeswoman rental fee and only $50 a The Twin Falls City day, plus utilities, for the Council voted last month band shell. to roll back rental fees at “We just need to vet this City Park. Councilmen said out a little more,” said Thursday they were con- Councilman Don Hall. “I Obama says health care reform cerned that event organiz- know we have to raise fees ers couldn’t cover the new sometimes but I keep going costs or if the fees were back to how these are city sound policy. parks and they’re funded The April 27 vote main- by taxpayers … and then a must this year — or never tains most fees that were we’re charging taxpayers to passed by a 5-2 council vote use them again. That just By Philip Elliott “The election in November, it didn’t bring about change. It last October. But it erased doesn’t add up.” Associated Press writer new City Park fees — the The decision came at the gave us an opportunity for change.’’ largest source for new rev- end of a regularly-sched- WASHINGTON — President — President Obama enue for parks mainte- uled meeting but wasn’t Obama warned Thursday that if nance. Instead of $600 for Congress doesn’t deliver health care told supporters by phone as he flew its health care campaign. Obama’s a full-day rental and $300 See FEES, Main 2 legislation by the end of the year the home on Air Force One from a West message to his re-election campaign- opportunity will be lost,a plea to polit- Coast fundraising trip. in-waiting was simple: If volunteers ical supporters to pressure lawmakers Obama’s political organization, don’t pressure lawmakers to support Magicvalley.com to act. Organizing for America, invited cam- the White House’s goal on health care, “If we don’t get it done this year, paign volunteers to a midday confer- READ Capitol Confidential, a political blog by we’re not going to get it done,’’Obama ence call to describe a June 6 kickoff for See HEALTH CARE, Main 4 reporter Jared S. Hopkins. Comics....................Sports 5 Crossword ....Classifieds 10 Obituaries ..........Business 5 Commodities ......Business 2 Dear Abby........Classifieds 3 Opinion ......................Main 6 FUTURE OF THE ARTS IN TWIN FALLS Community ........Business 3 Movies ......Entertainment 2 Sudoku ............Classifieds 9 Arts center moves foward > Entertainment 1 MORNINGMORNINGMain 2 Friday, May 29, 2009 BRIEFINGBRIEF- TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS insured or AARP provided by Secure Horizons, to go,”734-2787. 734-7300. Sign up for “Fit, Food and Fun in the Park” sum- Pat Marcantonio Burley Lions Club, noon, Morey’s Steakhouse, Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10 to 11 a.m., mer reading program, sponsored by Burley 219 E.Third St. N., 878-7235. Blaine County Senior Connection, 721 S.Third Public Library, Cassia Regional Medical Center • One of Idaho’s most the center, 212 First Ave. E. Ave., Hailey, no cost, 737-5988. and the Cassia County School District, (to be famous residents will be There’s a $3.50 donation EXHIBITS Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:30 to 11:30 held Thursdays June 4 to July 9, 10:30 a.m. at the subject of a Brown Bag for the meal, but it’s free for a.m.,Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc., 310 Main St. Storybook Park), Burley Public Library, 1300 Lecture at noon at the Twin all veterans and military “Idaho Landscape: A Different Point of View,” N., Kimberly, no cost, 737-5988. Miller Ave., no cost, 878-7708. Falls Public Library, 201 personnel. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Jean B. King Gallery, SilverSneakers Fitness Program, 10:30 to 11:30 Fourth Ave. E. Ted Dyer’s • Metal rock bands Herrett Center for the Arts and Science, a.m.,Jerome Senior Center, 212 First Ave. E. no MUSEUMS AND PARKS lecture, “Unlocking the Versifictor, One Second Till College of Southern Idaho campus, 315 Falls cost for Humana Gold Choice members, $1 for Secrets of Hemingway’s Forever, Denots and Ave., no cost, 732-6655.