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MagicValley.com U of I will close at least 2 research centers two of its 13 facilities due to Magicvalley.com INSIDE will result in some layoffs, pri- Livestock research budget cuts. Such moves will marily in staff and perhaps in lead to reducing programs READ: Capitol Confidential, a blog by Times-News politi- State ag department faculty, as well as force complex for M.V. and jobs, school officials told cal reporter Jared S. Hopkins. director says cuts not dire. research priorities to be legislators Monday. adjusted, Hammel said. still on schedule Under Gov. C.L. “Butch” See Agribusiness 1 Officials are reviewing a num- Otter’s budget proposal, the percent, said John Hammel, “We’re going to have fewer ber of issues, including By Jared S. Hopkins agency would receive a 7 per- dean of the College of people and we’re going to and farming; and in whether there’s a duplication Times-News writer cent reduction from its origi- Agricultural and Life have fewer programs.” Hagerman, which is the of programs offered at sepa- nal 2009 appropriation. The Sciences. It’s unclear which of the 13 state’s primary aquaculture rate centers. BOISE — The University of research and extension “We’re gonna have to do centers will be shuttered. research center. About 90 percent of the Idaho’s Agricultural Research offices plan to close two facil- less,” said Hammel, who dis- Three are in the Magic Valley: A review is already under agency’s general fund budget & Extension Service plans to ities, eliminate 15 open posi- closed the news to two sepa- in Twin Falls and Kimberly, way — it might be finished permanently close at least tions and reduce travel by 25 rate committees Monday. where the focus is agriculture within several months — and See CENTERS, Main 2 L IFTOFF Stennett sitting out entire 2009 session By Jared S. Hopkins Times-News writer BREAKING NEWS BOISE — Senate Minority MAGICVALLEY.COM Leader Clint Stennett, D- You read this story first online. Ketchum, who is undergoing treatment for brain cancer, announced Monday he said he isn’t sure when he will not return to the 2009 will have enough stamina to Legislature. resume full-time legislative Stennett, duties. The prognosis who was remains positive but his diagnosed recovery demands all of his last year energy and focus, the state- and missed ment read. several “Public service is my life. weeks fol- For the past 20 years, my lowing his winters have been spent in surgery, Stennett the Statehouse. It is very dismissed the heartening to not partici- first two weeks of the 2009 pate this session,” Stennett Legislature as he recovered said. “I intend to resume my from a new treatment. Jon duties as soon as I am able Thorson has been serving as after the session and I his temporary replacement. In a statement, Stennett See STENNETT, Main 2 Obama urges more efficient, cleaner cars By Ben Feller Associated Press writer 5VCVGUCFQRVVQWIJ HWGNUVCPFCTFU WASHINGTON — Presi- At least 14 states, including Photo by MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News dent Barack Obama opened California, have tougher standards an ambitious, double-bar- to increase fuel efficiency in new vehicles. reled assault on global States that adopted California’s A bald eagle takes flight from its perch in the back yard of a home near Box Canyon after it was warming and U.S. energy fuel standards woes Monday, moving spooked by a child getting off a school bus Monday afternoon near Hagerman. Trees near quickly toward rules requir- ing cleaner-running cars Thousand Springs State Park were dotted with the giant birds of prey on Monday. According to that guzzle less gas — a must, he said, for “our secu- the State Parks and Recreation Web site there have been up to 40 eagles counted in the area. rity, our economy and our D.C. planet.’’ He also vowed to succeed Fuel economy standards, where a long line of prede- passenger cars Former Mini-Cassia teacher convicted cessors had failed in slowing 40 miles per gallon U.S. dependence on foreign Life in jail for Pepcorn California on five child sex abuse counts oil. 38.6 mpg (2020) Starting his second week 35 By Laurie Welch Minidoka 5th District Judge child under 16. in office, Obama took a Times-News writer Barry Wood handed down unified A female witness who was a vic- major step toward allowing Federal life sentences to Pepcorn on two tim as a child faced Pepcorn while California and other states 27.5 mpg (2008) A family divided sat quietly in counts of lewd and lascivious con- giving a victim’s impact statement. to target greenhouse gases 30 two separate sections of a duct with a child under 16 years- She said although the court would through more stringent Minidoka County courtroom old; 20 years to life for rape; and hear her words they were meant auto emission standards, Monday as James F. Pepcorn, 70, two 15-year sentences with five for Pepcorn’s ears. and he ordered new federal 25 appeared before the judge to hear years determinate and 10 years “I know who you are and I know rules directing automakers 1985 ’90 ’00 ’10 ’20 that he will spend the rest of his life indeterminate for each of two SOURCES: Department of Energy; AP behind bars. counts of sex abuse against a See PEPCORN, Main 2 Pepcorn See GREENHOUSE, Main 2 Department of Transportation Just like Legislature, counties study need for possible budget trims By Nate Poppino ing their own budgets for pos- next few months. trim can be tricky, Chadwick County commissioners sent mentioned, and preliminary Times-News writer sible places to trim. Budgets were a major topic said. out a memo on Dec. 29 asking reports were requested by the Dan Chadwick, executive at the association’s district “Counties don’t have the all department heads and end of this week. Idaho’s state-level agencies director of the Idaho meeting last week in Jerome, flexibility that the state has,” elected officials to look for During a quarterly budget have already had to cope with Association of Counties, said where IAC and county offi- he said. “The courts still have possible cost-saving meas- review Monday morning, sizeable budget holdbacks Monday that counties are cials talked about ways to to run, the jails still have to ures in their budgets, includ- commissioners concluded this year, triggered by a tough certain to face tighter budgets handle shortages — from operate.” ing those “that may require that revenues seem to be economy. this year, in part due to a 5 to leaving vacant positions But local governments are reducing programs and/or okay for now, but that it’s still Now, counties across 10 percent fall in sales-tax empty to trimming other still trying to find savings personnel.” No specific dollar south-central Idaho are eye- revenue expected over the expenses. Finding room to somewhere. Twin Falls or percentage figure was See BUDGET, Main 2

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS High School gym, no cost, 732-6475. Three things to do today Burley Rotary Club, noon, Burley Inn, 878- TOPS Weight Support Group Chapter ID No. • • 8382. 374, 10 a.m., 410 E. Third St., Rupert, 436- Meet Kittie Wilkins. Check out the Every public meeting to help Rupert Kiwanis Club, noon, Rupert Elks Lodge, 6037. Philip Homan, Idaho State Child Ready to Read — six determine the direction of 850 S. 200 W, 436-8124. Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10 to 11 University professor and weeks of literacy skills Buhl’s future at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 17, 7 p.m., 1501 Oakley, a.m., Living Waters Presbyterian Church, 821 E. librarian, introduces you to workshops for parents with Buhl Moose Lodge. Go lend Ave., Burley, 678-3428. Main St., Wendell, no cost, 737-5988. only female horse dealer at books, activities and tips — your voice. Snake River Flats meeting, an all-male singing Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:30 a.m., the turn of the last century, at 7 p.m. at the Burley group, 7:30 p.m., Harmony Hall, 123 K St., First Segregation Fire Station, Eden, no cost, and how she dealt with the Public Library, 1300 Miller Have your own pick you Rupert, 436-6047. 737-5988. Jarbidge, Nev., gold rush at Ave. There’s no cost. For want to share? Something Ongoing exercise program for people with 7 p.m. at the Twin Falls more info, call 878-7708. that is unique to the area COMMUNITY Parkinson’s disease, offered by St. Luke’s Public Library program • If you live in Buhl or and that may take people by Magic Valley Medical Center, 11 a.m. to noon, room, 201 Fourth Ave. E. It’s care about that town, there surprise? E-mail me at Community Action public meeting, to help the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 371 free. will be a community action [email protected]. determine direction of Buhl’s future, 7 p.m., Eastland Drive N., Twin Falls, no cost, 737- Buhl Moose Lodge, (208) 543-6682. 2977. SilverSneakers Fitness Program, innovative EXHIBITS exercise program designed specifically for “Russ Hepworth Restrospective,” 9:30 a.m. to Medicare beneficiaries’ unique health and phys- Centers ical needs, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Twin Falls 9 p.m., Jean B. King Gallery, Herrett Center for Continued from Main 1 the Arts and Science, College of Southern YMCA, 1751 Elizabeth Blvd., no cost for grown only 5.75 percent. $10 million from the U of I Idaho campus, 315 Falls Ave., no cost, 732- Humana-insured or YMCA members and $5 per goes toward personnel-relat- Meanwhile, the Idaho and $5 from the dairy indus- 6655. class for non-insured, 733-4384. ed costs, and closing two Center for Livestock and try — was appropriated “Little Reminders,” collection of new work by Local chapter of the Suicide Prevention Action centers will save half the Environmental Studies for before the economic down- Magic Valley native Grant Olsen, noon to 5 Network (SPAN) meeting, for anyone interest- money needed. the Magic Valley remains a turn, so the only economic p.m., Magic Valley Arts Council’s La Galeria ed in suicide prevention, 1:30 pm., Canyon The agency has extension top priority, officials said. impact comes from market Pequena, 132 Main Ave. S., Main Street Plaza, View Hospital west conference room, Twin Falls, offices in 42 of 44 counties The complex — a nearly conditions, Hammel said. Twin Falls, free admission, 734-2787 or [email protected]. or 734-6760. and provides education and 4,000-animal nonprofit con- Merging other related Magicvalleyartscouncil.org. Adult Children Anonymous (ACA) meeting, for support in agriculture, the fined feeding facility to fund research and teaching facili- individuals recovering from alcoholic or dysfunc- environment and natural research — is planned for ties into the center increased tional family environment, 6 p.m., Canyon View resources, occasionally with somewhere within 20 miles its total cost to $37 million. GOVERNMENT Psychiatric and Addiction Services, 228 Shoup federal assistance. of the College of Southern The agency has requested Part of the changes imple- Idaho. Planning has gone on $700,000 to fund nine posi- Twin Falls County commissioners, 8:30 a.m., Ave. W. (west entrance), Twin Falls, no cost, mented parallel the progres- for more than two years, and tions, including three faculty courthouse, 425 Shoshone St. N., 736-4068. 308-5656. sion of Idaho’s agricultural officials said they are still positions. Otter did not Blaine County commissioners, 9 a.m., court- Mini-Cassia Domestic Violence Support group industry to be more defined reviewing sites. Officials include the request in his house, 206 First Ave. S., Hailey, 788-5500. for women meeting, 6 to 7 p.m., 123 S. C St., by livestock than crops, haven’t decided if they will budget, according to budget Jerome County commissioners, 9 a.m., court- Rupert, (208) 436-0987. Hammel said. In the last 10 build a new facility or lease- documents. house, 300 N. Lincoln St., 644-2700. years, livestock receipts have to-purchase. Jerome School Board, 6 p.m., 125 Fourth Ave. HOBBIES AND CRAFTS grown 7.5 percent annually The project’s funding — Jared S. Hopkins may be W. (new administrative building), 324-2392. Line Dance Classes, 6 p.m., Twin Falls Senior while crops receipts have $10 million from the state, reached at 208-420-8371. Twin Falls City Planning and Zoning Center, 530 Shoshone St. W., Twin Falls, $3 Commission, 6 p.m., council chambers, 305 donation, 410-5650 or www.galenslatter.com. Third Ave. E., 735-7267. Cassia County School District meeting, 7 p.m., district office, 237 E. 19th St., 878-6600. LIBRARY Stennett Glenns Ferry City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, Burley Public Library board meeting, 4 p.m., Continued from Main 1 “I’m disappointed the said Davis, whose seat is just 110 E. Second St., 366-7418. Burley Public Library, 1300 Miller Ave., open to sincerely appreciate the treatment hasn’t been faster a few feet from Stennett’s. Hagerman Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 the public, 878-7708. encouragement and support than I had hoped it would be, “We miss his friendship. We p.m., City Hall, 191 State St. N., 837-6636. Every Child Ready to Read workshops, six from everyone.” but I want him to be well,” miss his compassion.” Jerome City Planning and Zoning Commission, weeks of literacy skills workshops with books, Stennett was elected to his she said. “He is missed. He’s Senate Assistant Minority 7 p.m., council chambers, 100 E. Ave. A, 342- activities and tips for parents 7 p.m., Burley eighth term last November passionate about fairness Leader Kate Kelly, D-Boise, 8189. Public Library, 1300 Miller Ave., no cost, 878- and is the longest-serving and a lot of that has to do has been leading the Senate Minidoka Memorial Hospital Board, 7 p.m., con- 7708. Senate minority leader in with the way he was raised.” Democrats in Stennett’s ference room, Minidoka Memorial Hospital, Idaho history. Prior to adjournment, absence. She said Monday 436-0481. MUSEUMS AND PARKS Thorson, former mayor of Senate Majority Leader Bart the caucus will decide in the Shoshone Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 Faulkner Planetarium “Here Comes the Sun,” 7 Sun Valley, will continue to Davis, R-Idaho Falls, said on next few days how to pro- p.m., City Hall, 207 S. Rail St. W., 886-2030. p.m., Herrett Center for Arts and Science, north serve District 25 until the the Senate floor he was ceed with leadership posi- end of the College of Southern Idaho campus, session ends. “stunned” to hear the tions for the rest of the ses- HEALTH AND WELLNESS Twin Falls, $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior Rep. Wendy Jaquet, D- announcement Stennett sion. SilverSneakers Fitness Program at Curves of citizens, $2.50 for students, no cost for chil- Ketchum, said she’s missed would not return this ses- Democrats are also with- Twin Falls, complete cardio and circuit training dren under age 2 and a special price package Stennett this year, both as a sion. out the services of Sen. Edgar with resistance, state-of-the-art equipment and for families with five children or less, 732- friend and a fellow legislator “We express to Senator Malepeai, D-Pocatello, who “Curves Smart” personalized coaching, 5:30 6655. who is able to work both Stennett our hopes and our is caring for his ailing wife for a.m. to 7 p.m., Twin Falls Curves, 690 Blue sides of the aisle. prayers he gets through this,” the second session in a row. Lakes Blvd. N., no cost for Humana Gold- To have an event listed, please submit the insured, or AARP provided by Secure Horizons, name of the event, a brief description, time, 734-7300. place, cost and contact number to Suzanne College of Southern Idaho’s Over 60 and Browne by e-mail at [email protected]; Getting Fit programs, a guided walking workout by fax, 734-5538; or by mail, Times-News, Greenhouse with stretching and gentle resistance training, P.O.Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. Continued from Main 1 whether California and more an already struggling indus- 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Hagerman High School Deadline is noon, four days in advance of the to start making more fuel-effi- than a dozen states should be try. It is to help America’s gym; and 11:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Declo event. cient cars as required by law. allowed to impose tougher automakers prepare for the The auto industry respond- auto emission standards on future.’’ ed warily. Reducing planet- carmakers to fight green- He said that U.S. imports of warming emissions is a great house gas emissions. The foreign oil have continued to COMING UP IN THE TIMES-NEWS idea, carmakers and dealers Bush administration had climb, even as previous presi- said, but they expressed deep blocked the efforts by the dents pledged to reverse the concern about costly regula- states, which account for trend. No more, he said. MAKE-AHEAD MEALS tions and conflicting state about half of the nation’s auto “I want to be clear from the and federal rules at a time sales. beginning of this administra- How the freezer can be a busy cook’s best friend. when people already are not The new president also said tion that we have made our buying cars. U.S. auto sales his administration would choice: America will not be W EDNESDAY IN F OOD plunged 18 percent in 2008. issue new fuel-efficiency held hostage to dwindling And industry analysts said requirements to cover 2011 resources, hostile regimes the changes could cost con- model year vehicles. and a warming planet,’’ sumers thousands of dollars Obama acknowledged the Obama said in the ornate East Pepcorn — for smaller, “greener’’ cars. worries of automakers but Room of the White House, Obama on Monday direct- said urgent action was need- where an audience of envi- Continued from Main 1 denied the things he has of the five counts he was ed the Environmental ed nonetheless. He said, “Our ronmentalists cheered him what you did and I didn’t done wrong and said he convicted of, along with a Protection Agency to review goal is not to further burden on. want it. I came here today to feels bad about those things $5,000 civil penalty for a finish what was started,” the but that he never raped any- crime of violence in each of victim said. “I’ve blamed one. He also said if the court the two cases. He was also myself my whole entire life determined that he needed ordered to provide DNA and it’s your fault.” therapy he would be willing samples and register as a sex Budget Minidoka County Chief to participate. offender. No-contact orders Continued from Main 1 that compensates counties he said. But officials want to Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Wood said the crimes were also issued for the two important to plan for a pos- for untaxable federal lands, be prepared should things Brody said although the vic- Pepcorn committed showed victims. The court has 30 sible future decline. The No. he said. And the sudden head south. tim expressed a great sense repeated, consistent con- days to issue an order of 1 cost still seems to be what’s drop in fuel prices will ease “We don’t want to overre- of guilt and shame for what duct that spanned 25 years restitution for one of the vic- become an ongoing prob- things as well — the county act and just panic,” McNees happened, guilt and respon- with multiple victims of tims. lem — rising indigent med- put budget escalators into all said. sibility never entered into both genders. Pepcorn, a former Cassia ical costs covered through departments for this year Gooding County Comm- the equation for Pepcorn. “Today in this courtroom County school teacher, Boy county funds. back when prices seemed ission Chairman Tom The victim’s diary, entered is the first time you Scout and church leader was After the meeting, stuck much higher. Faulkner said his county was into evidence during the expressed any desire or will- convicted of the sex charges Commissioner Terry Kramer Things are similar in in decent shape when the trial, showed she had con- ingness for rehabilitation against family members by a said the budget looks slight- Blaine County, where downturn started and offi- templated suicide since she therapy,” Wood said. Twin Falls jury in October ly worse than it is because County Administrator Mike cials think they can handle a was 8 years-old. Pepcorn was also ordered 2008. many departments make McNees said elected officials year or two of tight budgets. Pepcorn addressed the to pay court costs and was Pepcorn has 42 days to purchases early in the fiscal plan to hold a budget work- But that doesn’t mean they court, stating that he never issued a $1,000 fine for each appeal the sentences. year. The county got a boost shop on Thursday morning. aren’t looking for places to this year from a rare full The county’s first-quarter save money — hopefully funding of a federal program revenues don’t look serious, without hurting services, he CIRCULATION said. Twin Falls and other areas . . . . .733-0931, ext. 1 “We’re not really hurting at Burley-Rupert-Paul-Oakley ...... 678-2201 this point, but we realize Circulation director Laura Stewart . . . . .735-3327 PUBLISHER Circulation phones open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and CLARIFICATIONS that it probably is going to Brad Hurd ...... 735-3345 6 to 11 a.m. on weekends for questions about get fairly tight in the next NEWSROOM delivery, new subscriptions and vacation stops. If approved by the commis- year,” Faulkner said, adding you don’t receive your paper by 6:30 a.m., call School’s amended Editor James G. 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You don’t say Nuke plant slander suit dismissed Steve Crump G.D. Carey granted a motion prepared to defend itself that she thinks the company ‘Scammers’ made by the watchdog group should the case have pro- still relies on misleading pub- to dismiss the case — in ceeded, she said, and she in lic statements and doesn’t comment was which the group argued that no way has retracted her have what it needs for the How KMVT launched Shipley stated her opinion, statement. project. not a fact, and was protected “We would have proved AEHI had sought for the opinion, not fact by the First Amendment. He that we were speaking truth group to retract the August also told AEHI to cover its to power, and sometimes statement and keep from Apple’s Macintosh By Nate Poppino opponent’s court costs, truth hurts,” she said. making similar ones in the Times-News writer though those are so minimal Shipley has been one of the future. The company also ast Saturday was the Spread the news that the group won’t pursue most vocal critics of AEHI’s sought payment for alleged L 25th anniversary of the A slander suit over com- them, said David W. Knotts, proposed Idaho Energy damages from the statement, introduction of Apple’s If it’s odd, poignant, sad, weird ments on a proposed nuclear the SRA’s attorney. Complex, a 1,600-megawatt an unclear sum partly based MacIntosh personal com- or funny and it happens in power plant in Elmore On Monday, Shipley cele- plant now aimed for a site on the number of potential puter, a legendary product south-central Idaho, I want to County seems to be over, brated the decision as prov- near Mountain Home that investors who saw the story launch credited largely to a hear about it. with both sides declaring vic- ing the frivolousness of the the company says could be and decided not to invest. famous TV commercial that Call me at 735-3223, or write tory. company’s lawsuit. But AEHI built by 2016. Officials have Asked what the decision ran during the third quarter to [email protected]. Alternate Energy Holdings CEO Don Gillispie said the asked for nearly 1,400 acres of means for AEHI’s response to of the Super Bowl on Jan. 22 Inc., based in Eagle, sued the dismissal was prearranged farmland to be rezoned for any future comments by the of that year … Directed by Snake River Alliance for through negotiations with the plant. watchdog group, company Ridley Scott (“Blade Runner,” ers on the fine points of defamation in August, basing the SRA, and that Shipley The suit seemed to catch spokesman Martin Johncox “Alien”) it featured a woman emergency management its case on an Aug. 11 Boise calling her statement an the SRA off-guard at first, and left the door open for possi- athlete tossing a hammer at operations with the Institute news broadcast in which SRA opinion amounted to a the normally talkative group ble future actions. a “1984”-style rally in a of Emergency Management Executive Director Andrea retraction of that statement. said little on the matter, not- “That’s largely up to (the mythical totalitarian state, of Idaho State University, Shipley called the company “We think we achieved ing in late September that it SRA),” he said. “They’re smashing a video screen that keeping busy with carpentry “scammers.” what we wanted with the had secured legal counsel. known for over-the-top rhet- bore the image of a bespec- projects, and taking more On Jan. 16, just a few days lawsuit,” Gillispie said. In a press release issued oric. If they have trouble con- tacled tyrant … time for hunting and golfing before both parties were set Knotts said Shipley’s state- Monday, Shipley continued trolling their mouths, they Even at $2,500 a pop, Macs … “My career has been a lot to appear in court, 4th ment was always an opinion. to attack AEHI’s project and could find themselves in this sold like hotcakes after the of fun and very rewarding,” District Senior District Judge Her organization was fully business methods, arguing same kind of position again.” ad was broadcast — that he said … “I look forward to iPod in your pocket is a staying in the Magic Valley direct result … Conventional and seeing all of the people I Your Hometown Insurance Agent wisdom is that Scott’s com- worked with over the years. “For the service you deserve” mercial was broadcast just The most rewarding part of T.F. County, hopital clinic once … my job was working and col- Home Auto Not true … The ad first ran laborating with people who on Twin Falls’ KMVT-TV at had a common goal.” … dispute still unresolved 1 a.m. on Dec. 15, 1983, in He began work in 1972 at order to qualify for advertis- the Shake Creek Ranger By Nate Poppino third round of mediation, St. ing awards given in 1984 … Station on a range and tim- Times-News writer Luke’s Magic Valley CEO Although KMVT’s audience ber project crew with the Mark Schwartz said on at that hour on a Thursday Fairfield Ranger District, the A second day of media- Monday. 423-5588 www.overacreinsurance.com morning must have been district where he spent most tion between Twin Falls He said he wasn’t sure tiny, the spot won the grand of his career … A year later, County and St. Luke’s Magic what the alternative would prize at the 1984 Cannes Vanskike transitioned into Valley Medical Center be to another day of talks. International Advertising range management, where apparently hasn’t solved an Hospital officials originally DON’T WAIT . . . START NOW! Festival and a Clio, the he stayed until 1984 … He ongoing dispute regarding a sought to take the matter ® Oscars of the advertising was promoted to minerals clinic building in downtown before a judge for binding ULTIMATE DIET CLEANSE business … In 1999, TV program manager and was Twin Falls. arbitration, and both sides 2-Part Program to Unclog the Digestive Guide named it the greatest kept busy administering Under the terms of the fleetingly mentioned possi- System, Boost Metabolism & Burn Calories TV commercial of all time … mining claims from 1985 agreement that sold off the ble lawsuits early last year for Optimum Weight Loss Support* The ad didn’t make the through 1993 … In 1994, once county-owned hospi- when relations soured. Part One: Purifying Flush™ actress, Anya Major — an Vanskike became the fire tal, St. Luke’s is required to County Commission Part Two: amateur discus thrower — a management officer in the contribute $3 million in in- Chairman George Urie said Thermogenic Fat-Burning™ star, but it sure made her an Fairfield District until 2002, kind services to remodel the little about the matter, only icon … The 42-year-old before finally moving to Twin clinic building for use as that officials are “still in dis- % SENIORS British mother of three still Falls and accepting the posi- county office space. The cussion.” 20OFF 20% OFF EVERY gets fan mail … tion of assistant fire manage- deal allows a maximum of “I can’t speculate on the NOW THRU JAN. 31, 2009 TUESDAY A CAREER that began as a ment officer for the $45 per square-foot remod- future,” Schwartz said No Other Discounts Apply seasonal job in the woods Sawtooth National Forest … eled. Monday. ended this month when For 20-plus years, Vanskike The county has asked for THE HEALTH FOOD PLACE Sawtooth National Forest also has been active on the more, and after the dis- Nate Poppino may be Across From KMVT *NO OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLY Assistant Fire Management national and Great Basin agreement became public, reached at 208-735-3237 or ( ) Centre Pointe Plaza 1111 BLUE LAKES BLVD. N. 7331411 Officer Buz Vanskike report- Fire Management Teams the two entered non-bind- [email protected]. MF 9:30AM5:30PM SAT 10:00AM4:00PM CLOSED SUNDAYS ed for duty one last time … during which he attained the ing mediation talks on the In a career that spanned 36 position of deputy incident matter. The first day of talks years, the common thread commander … opened Dec. 16; Friday was has been beautiful scenery, Vanskike and his wife Debi the second day of talks. good hunting and good have two grown sons, Chad Both sides were still opportunities … and Kirk … unable to resolve their dis- For Vanskike, 55, enjoying agreement by the end of New Year, retirement will mean teach- Steve Crump is the Times- Friday, and have not yet ing a new generation of lead- News Opinion editor. decided whether to try a IDAHO COIN GALLERIES New Bathroom 30 Years Same Location 5TH DISTRICT BUY & SELL COURT NEWS Scrap gold: rings, Silver & gold bullion dental, etc. Coin collections TWIN FALLS OPEN ONLY: COUNTY TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Idaho Coin Galleries, Inc. Monday arraignments 302 N. 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Ofer Ends January 31, 2009 Call now for a FREE In-Home Estimate Main 4 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 LOCAL/IDAHO/WEST Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho T.F.Council creates golf course management advisory Snow could fall By Andrea Jackson opportunity including: For committee will also add three rates are lower than the com- Times-News writer Golf, which manages courses of their members. petition. “I think we are get- in Pocatello and Rob Ellis, Fees were recently raised ting a good bang for the The Twin Falls City Council who oversees the Blue Lakes considerably at the course. buck.” through Wednesday on Monday created an advi- Country Club course, said On Monday, though, the College students from any sory board to help select who Councilman Greg Lanting council lowered the price of school with full-time stand- Times-News fell, dwarfing the 1.2 and 1.8 will manage the city’s golf after Monday’s meeting. 12-month passes for college ing can get the newest pass inches that fell in 2006 and course, where profit hasn’t The city owns the course students to $300, from the price, council members said. Snow flurries could con- 2007, she said. been turned in years. and municipal workers main- $475 adult rate set in In other news, a new cost tinue to fall through This year’s snow is The city recently solicited tain it, but Hamblin has man- December. was tacked onto the Wednesday, as January blamed on a weak La Nina proposals to run the course aged it since 1998. Before Previously, the college pass Washington Street North nears its close registering factor, involving cooling starting next January. that, he was a city employee. cost the same as a junior sea- project. more-than-average snow- waters off the eastern Three replies came back Lanting was appointed to son pass, currently set at The council decided fall. Pacific, she said. focused on management serve on the new golf course $155. Monday to pay $31,200 to By the end of Sunday, A winter storm warning techniques, rather than cost, management advisory board Councilman William Riedesel Engineering to man- there had been 7.1 inches of was lifted Monday, and city officials said. along with Councilmen Trip Kezele opposed the recent fee age right-of-way issues on the snowfall for the month, remained that way through- The current golf manager, Craig and Lee Heider. increases, but voted Monday project. trumping the 6.7-inch aver- out the night. PGA Pro Mike Hamblin, They’ll select three com- for the change. “I just hate age for this time of year. Clouds should hover wants to keep his job. But munity members to serve, raising fees,” he said. Andrea Jackson may be Monthly snow tallies have overhead today in Twin Falls others are also vying for the and the city’s golf advisory Lanting, however, thinks reached at 208-735-3380. been taken since 1963 from with a high of 29 degrees. measurements in Kimberly, There’s a 30 percent chance said National Weather of snow by nightfall. Service Meteorologist Dawn More snow could also fall Fischler. on Wednesday. Partly Hagerman School District refinances bonds to save money Exceeding the average cloudy skies are expected isn’t uncommon, though. through Friday night under By Ben Botkin save more than $220,000 and is simply discussing the Education,” Echols said. A local record was set in daytime highs ranging from Times-News writer during the next decade. idea. “This spring we’ll have more 1996, when 26.2 inches fell 38 and 40 degrees, accord- “We knew that the interest “The nice thing obviously information to make a deci- in January in Kimberly. Last ing to the National Weather Hagerman School District rates had dropped and we about the timing is it would- sion. We’re still kind of in January, a hefty 12.3 inches Service. has refinanced bonds to save talked to some education n’t raise patrons’ property limbo. We know that there’s money at a time when state people dealing with school taxes,” he said. going to be cuts in educa- budget cuts are expected to finance,” Superintendent At this point, Hagerman tion.” hit school districts hard. Ron Echols said. School District officials are The new interest rate on Suspect’s note doesn’t The district is saving It’s also possible that the waiting to see how the the bonds is 2.74 percent about $22,000 a year by refi- savings will allow the district Legislature’s decisions will instead of the 4.72 percent nancing bonds that were to propose a plant facilities affect education funding. average rate that the district explain Portland shootings issued in 1998 for the dis- levy that would not raise “It’s all going to depend so had been paying. trict’s junior and senior high property taxes, he said. much on what our legisla- PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — sophomore, who was plan- school building. By refinanc- Echols said that the school tors do this spring and how Ben Botkin may be reached The suspect in a shooting ning to become an exchange ing the bonds at a lower board has not made a deci- much money is cut from the at 208-735-3238 or ramage outside an under-21 student in France or Spain interest rate the district can sion about a levy proposal State Department of [email protected]. nightclub in downtown next year. Portland left a note giving his Police and local school car and PlayStation 3 to a officials identified five roommate and said he was wounded as exchange stu- sorry but gave no motive, dents: Ana Zambrano Jerome P&Z prepares to move on comp plan police said Monday. Soledispa, 18, of Ecuador; Two girls died in the Gonzalo Vasquez Orozco, 18, By Nate Poppino documents that P&Z members help preserve a quorum that a committee should take shootings Saturday night of Guatemala; Trista Chang, Times-News writer bers need to know inside-out. and provide different view- on the comp plan. County outside The Zone club, and 18, of Taiwan; Susanna He encouraged the body not points, and that its members Commission Chairman seven other people were DeSousa, 18 of Italy; and Jerome County’s Planning to let citizens intimidate never get bogged down in Charlie Howell asked for hurt. Many were exchange Anne Sophie Rialland, 16, of and Zoning Commission may them at meetings. And just as argument with each other. names of possible members students at the club to cele- France. be moving again toward he told commissioners, he And she had a simple answer to be submitted by Feb. 20, brate a birthday. revising the county compre- told the P&Z that it needs to for why the comp plan hasn’t and P&Z member Lynette In the note police released CENTURY STADIUM 5 hensive plan, in part from the downsize to be efficient. been reworked. Bartholomew even volun- Monday, Erik S. Ayala, 24, 678-7142 urging of new County Pointing out copies of the “We don’t have enough teered to resign and head the meticulously lists off his www.centurycinema5.com Prosecutor John Horgan. county’s most recent comp time to do anything else but committee if needed. bank account information Several days after counsel- plan — released in January our meetings,” Heath said. “It doesn’t matter how and how his roommate can Shows Nightly 7:30 & 9:15 ing the county commission- 1997 — Horgan said revising P&Z Chairman Jack Nelsen many’s here if this isn’t going get top dollar for the game Paul Blart Mall Cop PG ers on ways to improve the it must be the top priority. defended the body’s work to get done,” Bartholomew station. “I’m sorry to put all Kevin James in a Hilarious Comedy planning and zoning process, “We’re at 12 years, and we revising an ordinance on con- said of the P&Z. this on you buddy, good Shows Nightly 7:30 & 9:40 Horgan took his pitch to the shouldn’t be that far along,” fined-animal feeding opera- The night ended with an luck,’’ Ayala wrote. P&Z itself, cautioning mem- he said. tions, and told Horgan that its outstretched hand from Portland homicide Sgt. Gran Torino R bers from the start that he P&Z members objected late-night meetings — some- county commissioners. Richard Austria said the Clint Eastwood in the Drama wouldn’t be kind. several times to Horgan’s take times until midnight — are “We think you do a great investigation is continuing Everyone is Talking About “How we’re going to get on their work, questioning necessary to get all county job,” Howell said, noting the into what may have prompt- Shows Nightly 7:25 & 9:25 some stuff done is what I’m whether he’d ever watched business done in a fair man- many complements of the ed Ayala. InkHeart PG going to talk about,” he start- their meetings and criticizing ner. P&Z he hears from the com- “We are less than 48 hours A Family Fantasy Adventure ed out. his image of them as devel- “I’ve been able to serve on a munity. into this, so there’s a lot of He walked the P&Z through oped solely through articles board of really reasonable information still to be Shows Nightly 7:20 & 9:35 the basics of government, in the Times-News. people who get things done,” Nate Poppino may be learned,’’ he said. “What we Valkyrie PG-13 including where counties fit Patricia Heath argued that he said. reached at 208-735-3237 or do know is this was not a tar- Tom Cruise in a True Story into the process and the basic the commission’s large num- Everyone generally agreed [email protected]. geted incident.’’ WWII Action Adventure The dead were identified Shows Nightly 7:20 & 9:20 as Martha “Tika’’ Paz de Noboa, 17, who came to the Hotel for Dogs PG Portland area from Peru to A Fun Family Comedy Police rescue abandnoned Former Parma firefighter learn English; and 16-year- BURLEY THEATRE old Ashley Wilks, a 678-5631 Clackamas High School dogs from Inkom home All Seats $2.00 Everynight convicted of arson Heel Pain Clinic Open Fri. - Tues. each week INKOM (AP) — Authorities Capt. 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Clyde Holmes Jr., 23, of Stiles says investigators NEED HELP WITH YOUR a neighbor requested a wel- Sanders says it’s too soon to Parma, was convicted by a linked Holmes to the fires in fare check. Police say the speculate on whether crimi- jury Friday after a four-day part because he anony- WINTER HEATING BILL? neighbors hadn’t seen the nal charges will be forthcom- trial in U.S. District Court in mously tried to report two of homeowners for several ing or if there are mitigating Boise. them. weeks and were concerned on circumstances surrounding Assistant U.S. Attorney During the trial, Holmes the welfare of the canines. the abandonment. Monte Stiles says seven fires denied any involvement. Police say the dogs were liv- All 12 dogs now in the care were intentionally set on He faces up to 30 years in ing in squalid and deplorable of the Pocatello Animal Bureau of Land Manage- prison and $1.5 million in conditions. 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Intensive Care Unit rooms By Mary Hanson “This remodel expands to the main patient floor to Times-News correspondent our facilities so that more make room for two new families will be able to expe- birthing suites, a new nurs- The Flame of Hope for the rience the entire birthing ery and a new nurse station. 2009 Special Olympics World process, including labor, Now, St. Luke’s has six labor Winter Games will be parad- delivery and postpartum and delivery rooms for wel- ed down Gooding’s Main recovery, in a safe and com- coming new lives to the val- Street on Feb. 3. But already, fortable place,” said Dr. ley. Gooding is host to its own Alicia Paulin, a Caldwell Joseph Rodriguez, obstetri- “I am incredibly grateful embodiment of that hope. resident and student at cian and gynecologist with to the community, who Alicia Paulin, 15, is a stu- St. Luke’s OB/GYN. helped expand the home- the Idaho School for the dent at the Idaho School for The project was jointly like environment for fami- the Deaf and the Blind, and Deaf and the Blind in funded with a $466,000 con- lies.” said Sebina Pettengill, will compete as a snow- Gooding, will compete as tribution from the St. Luke’s St. Luke’s Wood River boarder as the games, held a snowboarder in the Wood River Foundation, a Mother/Baby Unit manag- Feb. 7-13, hit Sun Valley’s 2009 Special Olympics $25,000 gift from the St. er. Dollar Mountain. Paulin is a World Winter Games in Luke’s Volunteer Core and Each year approximately Caldwell resident where she Sun Valley. The games $300,000 from the hospital’s 330 babies are born at St. lives with her parents, Pat operating budget. Luke’s Wood River. In recent will be held Feb. 7-13 in and Cheryl, and four sisters “We are truly grateful to years, the number of babies while not attending ISDB. southwest and south- our donors. Their contribu- born has steadily increased Paulin, who is vision- central Idaho. tions to our unrestricted necessitating the expansion impaired, said she struggled MARY HANSON/ fund enabled our hospital of the Mother/Baby unit. For the Times-News in public school as she could- n’t see the front of the room well enough, even while sit- vision is also a factor, albeit intentionally didn’t tell her and 12:15 p.m. Ceremonies ting in the front row. She also less of one. that a run she was about to will take place along the way, faced schools ill-equipped to “I don’t know how I go take was the final elimina- with the day’s final North Side COMMUNITY NEWS meet her needs with the type down the ski slopes, really,” tion. one at 12:20 p.m. at Gooding of materials ISDB provides. she said. “Sometimes funny “I just acted silly and really High School. After that the Cancer treatement fundraiser is Feb. 7 “I felt abandoned by the things happen but usually I went down fast, too,” Paulin torch dips south toward A benefit auction will be held for Peggy Collins at 7:30 teachers because they could- know the slope.” said. “And then they told me I Kimberly and Twin Falls. p.m. Feb. 7 at Landmark Bar and Grill located at 325 Main n’t help me much,” she said. Paulin said she took up was five seconds ahead of the The games will play host to St., Hazelton. “Now I have big print and lots snowboarding when she was closest (competitor).” 3,000 athletes and a number There will be music and raffles. Donations of any type are more help.” 13, after skiing proved too Paulin will be on hand on of spectators “in the thou- welcome and can be dropped off at Landmark. All dona- Her transition to ISDB was- unwieldy. “I only went Feb. 3 when the Final Leg Law sands,” according to Twin tions will go towards Collins’ cancer medical expenses. n’t entirely smooth either. around and around in a big Enforcement Torch Run for Falls event coordinator Leslie Information: 829-4016. “I didn’t like it when I first circle and fell down every the games makes its way Jones. came to school here in couple of minutes. Then I through Gooding. Local law Information about the First Friday dinner features Basque cuisine Gooding,” Paulin said. “But tried the snowboard and that enforcement, along with that event is available at now I love it. I have friends worked,” she said. of visiting counties will par- www.2009worldgames.org. The Gooding Basque Association will hold a First Friday here. I like life-skills best for a At the qualifying event for ticipate as the torch makes its Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Gooding Basque class. We made cookies yes- the World Winter Games, way through Shoshone, Mary Hanson may be Cultural Center, 285 Euskadi Lane (located at the intersec- terday.” Paulin said she was so visibly Wendell, Jerome and reached at mhansonmbd@ tion of U.S. Highway 26 and Idaho Highway 46, behind As for snowboarding, her nervous that her coach Gooding between 10 a.m. aol.com. Family Dollar in Gooding). The dinner is open to the public. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $6 for children. Menu includes lamb chops, chicken breast, Basque rice, Basque bread, homemade soups, salad and various desserts. Richfield business Information: Julie, 308-5051. New classes begin Three area students make ISU dean’s list POCATELLO — The Idaho State University 2008 fall students compete semester dean’s list for the College of College of Technology at CSI North Side has been announced by Marilyn Davis, Ed.D., dean of the Richfield School Business college. Professionals of America The College of Southern Tuesdays Feb. 3 to March 3 at To qualify for the dean’s list, students must complete at members had their regional Idaho North Side Center the CSI North Side Center. The least 12 semester credits and receive a grade point average competition at the College of announced several new cours- course fee is $30 in addition to of 3.66 or higher. Southern Idaho Mini-Cassia es. the $40 fly tying kit that must Students included: Kimberly: Kevin J. Owings; Rupert: Center on Jan. 20. Introduction to Computers be purchased from the instruc- Jeanette Valerio; Wendell: Ryan T. Moore. The students participated will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. tor at the first class session. in workshops that included Tuesdays, Feb. 3 to March 3 at Space is limited. Local fisher- Torch Awards, general infor- Wendell High School. No pre- man, Scott Stanton will cover mation about BPA, BPA vious computer experience is the types of tools and materials Jeopardy and computer game needed. The fee is $104 for this needed and different tying competitions. Club members one-credit course; those age 60 techniques will be introduced Watkins marks also packaged and mailed and over pay only $9. The class and practiced in class. phones that will be delivered may be audited at the same I’ve Been Framed! will meet to soldiers overseas. The Courtesy photo cost. The course will give an from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday members are looking forward Katelyn Brownlee took second overview of hardware, and Thursday, Feb. 10 to 17 at to competing at State BPA. place in Basic Office Systems Windows, word processing, Phil’s Framing, 102 Fifth Ave. E. 100th birthday Awards included: and Procedures at the spreadsheets, and the Internet. in Gooding. The course fee is Basic Office Systems Business Professionals of Instructor is Jerry Allen. $42 and space is limited. Golda Sunday at the Gooding and Procedures: Katelyn America competition on Jan. American Sign Language for Instructor Phil Bowler of Phil’s Watkins of Senior Center, 308 Senior Brownlee, second place. 20. She is now eligible to Beginners will meet from 6:30 Framing will teach how to Twin Falls Ave., Gooding. Fundamental Accounting: to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 5 to choose a mat based on the col- and for- Golda Hargroves Watkins Daniel Durand, eighth place; compete in her event at the March 12 at the North Side ors of a project how to cut the merly of was born on Feb. 4, 1909. Hailey Faulkner, 11th place, State BPA Competition. Center. The fee for this six-ses- mat and the window that dis- Gooding The event is being hosted Miranda Hall, 14th place. sion course is $50. Participants plays the art. Cutting the glass will cele- by Don and Elaine Watkins PC Service and Troubleshooting: Rob Schmidt, 20th will get an introduction to and the pieces of wood to brate her and family. Cake, coffee and place. basic ASL conversational skills make a frame will also be 100th birth- punch will be served. Keyboarding Productions: Miranda Hall, 12th place. from instructor Cami Wilding. demonstrated. day at an Watkins The family requests no Video Productions Team: Dan Durand, Hailey Faulkner Fly Tying for Beginners will To register: 934-8678 or 202 open house gifts but cards and fun sto- and Rob Schmidt, fourth place. meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ries are welcome. Stones not always the cause of gallblader pain DEAR DR. GOTT: I read hospital emergency room. ward, the surgeon came to gallbladder pain is caused by To give you related infor- your article about the elderly I spent the next three days check on me and told me that gallstones. Your physicians mation, I am sending you a woman who had possible ASK DR. in the hospital undergoing I had one of the worst-looking and hospital staff were correct copy of my Health Report gallstones. I misplaced it and GOTT several blood tests, x-rays and gallbladders he had ever seen. to continue testing you rather “Gallbladder Disease.” Other just recently found it again, so more. I was also seen by a Thanks to my experience than simply give up. You also readers who would like a I decided it was time to write Dr. Peter gastroenterologist and my when my mother-in-law had were able to help another copy should send a self- to you about my experience. OB/Gyn. They thought I had a a similar experience a few person when she developed addressed, stamped No. 10 The symptoms described in Gott blood clot in my lung, but, years later, we were able to similar symptoms. envelope and $2 to the article were very similar to when tests showed that was- figure out the problem soon- I have printed your letter in Newsletter, PO Box 167, what I experienced shortly n’t the case, they decided I er. She didn’t have to suffer the hopes that it will help oth- Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure after the birth of my daughter. me it was just constipation had gallstones. Testing the way I did. I hope you ers who may be suffering to mention the title. I delivered via C-section and caused by the surgery and revealed I didn’t have gall- choose to print my letter from similar experiences. returned home after four days that I should take a laxative to stones, so I was then told I because I know it will help Gallbladder removal often Peter Gott is a retired physi- in the hospital. I didn’t feel get things moving. After doing needed a nuclear test to others. I am thankful I had does not cause ill effects, cian and the author of the very good but attributed it to that, I still felt awful — even check the function of my gall- caring, knowledgeable physi- although some people may book “Dr.Gott’s No Flour, No my first experience with a C- worse than before — with bladder. It showed I still didn’t cians who didn’t give up just experience mild aching or gas Sugar Diet,” available at most section and all that goes with sharp pains under my right have gallstones, but the gall- because the answer wasn’t pains similar to a gallbladder chain and independent book- it; however, the pain wors- ribs that made me double bladder was barely function- staring them in the face. attack even after surgery. stores, and the recently pub- ened. I called the hospital, over in pain. My husband ing. I was scheduled for DEAR READER: You are Fortunately, most improve lished “Dr.Gott’s No Flour, No and the nurses there assured decided I needed to go to the removal surgery. Shortly after- certainly correct that not all after a few weeks. Sugar Cookbook.” Main 6 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 COMMUNITY/OBITUARIES Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Donald Louis (Jeff) Dickman Nellie Ann Qualls ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — worked at the Idaho ter, Ardath Morgan of Jerome; Jeff Dickman, born Jan. 15, Alexandria is a junior in high of Yuma, Ariz.; his grandchil- Nellie Ann Qualls, 90, of Rock Department Store and then her daughter, Connie 1932, passed away peacefully school. His work included dren; three Sisters, Dorothy Springs, Wyo., passed away attended Twin Falls Business Kennison of Rock Springs, Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at home ranching, truck driving and Mulert of Minnesota, Elenita Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. College. She then began her Wyo.; her two granddaugh- with his wife, Karen, at his maintenance personnel. After (Jim) Quinn of Kentucky and The daughter of Riley Frost 30-year career at the Idaho ters, Karoline Fiorentini of side after an retirement, he worked part Karen Egbert of Bull Head Petree and Dovie Ann Sims Power Company, where she San Diego, Calif., and Kristina extended ill- time as hard work was a way City, Ariz.; a nephew in Petree, Nellie was born Sept. served as office manager in Sandoval of Tucson, Ariz.; and ness. of life. Georgia, Erick (Lisa) 13, 1918, in the Jerome (and later) three great-granddaughters, Jeff was Jeff’s hobbies included Dickman; and many other Compton, Wendell offices until her Rachel and Mara Fiorentini, born in Wells, horses, fishing, hunting, nieces and nephews. He is Ark. The retirement in 1980. and Rheagan Sandoval. Minn., to camping, four-wheeling and, preceded in death by his par- fourth of five When she wasn’t working, The funeral will be held at Edward and of course, a good game of ent, Ed and Josephine; three daughters, Nell kept herself very busy 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Josephine darts. He liked to sing old brothers, Bobby Joe, Eugene Nellie com- with taking care of her family, Hove-Robertson Funeral Dickman. He cowboy folk songs and he Dickman and Gerald pleted her church-sponsored functions, Chapel, 629 Third Ave. E. in was the sixth of nine children loved Johnny Cash. Jeff spent Dickman; two sisters, Elaine elementary gardening, tending to her Jerome, with internment fol- born of this union. After leav- an abundance of time in the Sahl of Denver, Colo.; and a and high pets and oil-painting. In 1997, lowing at the Jerome ing Minnesota, Jeff moved to mountains with his family baby sister. school education in Nell and Herb moved to Rock Cemetery in Jerome. Utah, where he worked as a and friends. Friends and fam- At his request, Jeff will be Compton, Ark. As devout Springs, Wyo., to be near their ranch hand, later moving to ily cannot recall a time where cremated with no service at members of the Church of daughter, Connie and her Idaho, where he met his wife, a good joke or poem wasn’t this time. During the coming Christ, the entire Petree fami- husband, David Allen Karen. They were married in available with a smile from summer, family will gather at ly centered their lives around Kennison. In February of January 1966 and had two him. His grandchildren were his favorite camping area and their faith community, 2000, her husband, Herbert, children, Tammera Lynn and always a source of great pride scatter his ashes with a final attending services each week passed away at the age of 85. Jeffrey Scott. Jeff had four and comfort for him. Gabriel ride on horseback as he — a practice that she main- Nellie Ann Qualls was pre- grandchildren, Gabriel, was and still continues to wished. Family and friends tained until her last day on ceded in death by her par- Anthony, Richard and assist his grandparents. are welcome to stop by in his earth. ents, Riley and Dovie Petree; Alexandria. Gabriel currently He is survived by his wife, memory and celebration of In 1940, Nell married her three older sisters, Belva SURVEYING lives in Twin Falls, Anthony Karen; his daughter, Tammi life at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Herbert Hugh Qualls of Plumlee, Lorena McGhee,and Boundary, Topographic and Richard are serving in the (Ken) Koepnick of Declo; his at his home at 2069 Elizabeth Hilltop, Ark., and at that time, Rachel Flowers; and her hus- Elevation Certiﬁ cates United States Air Force, and son, Jeff (Marisela) Dickman Blvd. in Twin Falls. she took a job as postmaster band, Herbert H. Qualls. Nell Residential, Commercial in Compton, Ark. Nell had is survived by her younger sis- Grade Calculations Orpha Quinn and raised her only daughter, FAST BAIL BOND Construction Staking Connie Sue Qualls, alone for 3-D Models for Machine Control JEROME — Orpha Quinn, States and once to Berlin, Gabriel French; and her sib- two years before her husband ORTH IDE 70, of Jerome, passed away Germany. She was a friendly, lings, Jean (Jim) Breznak and returned from World War II. N S George Yerion, PLS Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in open, honest person who had Sherman McCoy. She is also Upon Herb’s return, the 536-2953 329 Washington St., Gooding, ID Jerome. many lifelong survived by many extended young family decided to She was born Nov. 17, 1938, friendships. family members and friends. move from Arkansas to Jack E. Green 934-4811 in Jerome, the daughter of She was tal- Orpha was preceded in death Jerome in 1946 to seek better Edward McCoy and Alice Mae ented and by her parents and two sisters, job opportunities. Shortly Kingsland McCoy. Orpha was creative and Christina Cavin and Millie after arriving in Jerome, Nell raised and attended schools in loved arts and Mitchell. She will be sorely Allen Jerome. She married Ronald crafts. Her missed by all who knew and For obituary rates and Frields in 1954. They had two home is filled loved her. information, call 735-3266 children, Jeanie “Topper” and with beautiful The funeral will be con- Monday through Saturday. Construction, Inc. Kevin. They later divorced. things that she created. She ducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Deadline is 3 p.m. for next- Orpha met William “Bill” worked hard all her life and Jan. 29, at Farnsworth day publication. The e-mail Concrete Contractors Quinn in 1982, and they were her most recent job was at Mortuary Chapel, 1343 S. address for obituaries is "Over 30 Years of Experience" married on Christmas Eve in Wal-Mart in Jerome, where Lincoln in Jerome, with Pastor [email protected]. Death 1425 S. 1800 E., Gooding, ID 1986. 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IDAHO FALLS — Ralph Frederick Ray Baugh, 94, of JACKPOT, Nev. — On and was awarded numerous Raymond Hathaway, age 90, Twin Falls, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, Joyce blue ribbons at the Twin Falls of Idaho Falls and formerly of Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at St. Lynette Hoover Carpenter and Jerome County fairs for Burley, died Friday, Jan. 23, Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Howell of Jackpot, Nev., the work she 2009, at his home after a brief Center. passed away peacefully after produced. yet courageous battle with Frederick was born June a courageous bout with can- Her second cancer. His wife and daughter, 28, 1914, in Salt Lake City, cer. great passion Sheryl, were by his side. Utah, to William Leroy Baugh Joyce was born July 21,1942, in life was He was born Dec. 13, 1918, and Louie Hamson Baugh. in Twin Falls, the daughter of baseball. She in Linn Creek, Mo., to Charles to work for a company in He spent his early childhood capped. He was a member of Gladys and Jerry Hoover. She loved watch- Henry and Florence Ida Idaho Falls called Valley in Cache Valley, Utah, before the American Legion and spent the early and later years ing and root- Foster Hathaway. Ralph was Vending. He worked there for moving to Salt Lake City. He was active in the Boy Scouts of her life in Jerome. After ing for her the sixth of 12 children. When 16 years. When he was at an graduated from West High when his children were grow- marrying Richard Carpenter, beloved Atlanta Braves and Ralph was 6 years old, he age in life when most people School in 1932. He received a ing up. Frederick’s Catholic Joyce spent many years on spent many years collecting started his education at the retire, he decided to embark bachelor’s degree in forestry faith was important to him. her in-laws’ dairy farm in baseball cards and memora- Star School in St. John, Kan. In on a new career with the gov- in 1936 from Utah State He attended Mass at the Jerome, where she raised her bilia. She also enjoyed fishing August of 1935, Ralph and his ernment. This involved every- University, where he was a Monastery of the Ascension, three children. She later and classic cars. brother, Russell, joined the thing from maintenance to member of Sigma Nu and where he had many friends. moved to Kimberly and She is survived by her sons, Civilian Conservation Corps security. Kappa Phi Kappa fraternities. Frederick enjoyed skiing and worked at the Holiday Inn in Corky Carpenter and Kelly (CCs). He was just shy of 17 at At the young age of 80, he After college, he went to work spending time in the out- Twin Falls. After their divorce. (Frances) Carpenter. both of the time. They joined in hopes finally decided to retire. for the U.S. Forest Service. In doors. He also liked wood- Joyce moved to Jackpot, Nev., Jackpot, Nev.; daughter Kari they could earn money to Retirement did not slow him 1940, Frederick was called as working and made many where she worked as a dealer (Mickey) Jones of Jerome; help support their siblings down, however. He just spent a reserve officer in the Army. gifts for his grandchildren. for Cactus Petes Resort grandchildren, Kyle and still at home. In September of more time crafting birdhous- He met Rita Patz in the offi- He loved spending time with Casino. She met and married Taylor Carpenter of Jackpot, 1936, his parents, brothers es and lawn ornaments, cer’s club at Camp Callen in his family and especially Lynn Howell, then moved to Nev., and Ashley and Gage and sisters moved to Paul. which he gave to family and La Jolla, Calif., and the two enjoyed the annual family Boise, where she served as a Jones of Jerome. Joyce was He moved to California in friends. Ralph loved music of were married July 19, 1941. reunion trip to Redfish Lake receptionist for John Alden preceded in death by her par- 1937 and went to work for Bell all kinds and could play They were married 67 years. in the Sawtooth Mountains. Continental Life Insurance ents, Gladys and Jerry; and Telephone. His urge for many instruments, the har- In 1942, as World War II was Frederick is survived by his Company during the day and her brother, Edward. adventure took him into monica, guitar, banjo and beginning, he was sent to wife, Rita; his children, worked at 10th Street Station There will be a family Arizona, where he was an mandolin to name a few. He Umnak Island in the Aleutian Barbara Baugh, Frederick at night with Lynn. Later, she memorial held in the spring. extra in several movies. He loved to fish, camp and go Islands. After a brief trip back Baugh Jr. (Beverly), Joseph then moved back to Jerome to The family would like to returned to Paul in 1942. boating with his family and to the United States, Baugh (Kimberly Apperson), be near family. send a special thank you to Several years later, he met the friends. Frederick was sent to the James Baugh (Lana), Virginia Joyce had many interests Twin Falls Care Center and love of his life, Irene Lippert. Ralph is survived by Irene, European Theater to serve as Jones and Patrick Baugh; and passions in life. She was Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral They were married on Aug. his wife of 64 years; one son, a combat engineer. He land- seven grandchildren; and most proud of her artwork Home. 27, 1944. They were blessed Jimmie (Barbara) Hathaway; ed in Marseille, France, and one great-granddaughter. He with four children, one son two daughters, Scharlene stayed in Europe until is preceded in death by his and three daughters. On June (Douglas) Wheeler and Sheryl November 1945. He was hon- brothers, William Howard 27, 1945, Ralph was drafted (Barry) Whiting; a son-in-law, orably discharged as a major. Baugh (Frances), Robert See more obituaries on Main 6 into the U.S. Army. After Willard McLaws; two broth- Upon his return to the Carlyle Baugh (Tamae, still receiving an honorable dis- ers, Cecil “Pete” Hathaway United States, Frederick went living) and Richard Baugh. charge, he returned home to and Charles “Doc” Hathaway; back to work for the U.S. A rosary prayer service will be with his wife and children. one sister, Bonnie Schrock; Forest Service, first working be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, How well do you want to hear? Baby Sheryl was 1 week old at seven grandchildren; 19 on the Bridger National Jan. 27, at Reynolds Funeral the time. great-grandchildren; and two Forest in Kemmerer, Wyo.In Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. E. CALL TODAY FOR A Ralph and Irene’s marriage great-great-grandchildren. 1949, he earned his master’s in Twin Falls. A funeral Mass FREE HEARING EVALUATION! was solemnized in the Idaho He was preceded in death by degree in range and water- will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Falls LDS Temple on June 5, his parents; one daughter, shed management at the Wednesday, Jan. 28, at St. PROFESSIONAL 1953, having their four chil- Franci McLaws; five sisters; University of California Edward the Confessor dren sealed to them at that three brothers; and one great- Berkley. He continued his Catholic Church, 161 Sixth HEARING AID time. He was an active mem- grandson. career with the U.S. Forest Ave. E. in Twin Falls, with Fritz Kippes, H.I.S. ber of the LDS Church and The funeral will be held at 1 Service, which took him to Father Meinrad Schallberger 678-7600 734-2900 held many positions includ- p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Boise, Mountain Home, celebrating. Inurnment will ing as a member of a bish- Rasmussen Funeral Home, Ogden, Utah and Twin Falls, take place at the Monastery 1301 E. 16th Street • Burley 260 Falls Ave • Twin Falls (Inside Farmers Insurance Building) (Across from CSI) opric, stake missionary and 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley, where he remained until his of the Ascension served in the youth organiza- where friends and family may retirement in 1980. Frederick Columbarium in Jerome. tions. call from 6 until 8 p.m. was a charter member and In lieu of flowers, dona- He worked for various Thursday, Jan. 29, and one first president of the National tions may be made in Ed Two Generations of farmers in the Paul area, the hour prior to the service on Active and Retired Federal Frederick’s name to the Burley Flour Mill and Friday. Burial will be in the Employees Chapter 1959. He Monastery of the Ascension Family Funeral Service chopped hay for Bert Fisk and Pleasant View Cemetery, with was also active in the U.S. in Jerome. Contributions Company. He worked for military rites provided by the Forest Service Retirees may be given to funeral Jason Funeral Services • Cremation • Monuments Newsstand Distributor for Mini-Cassia Veterans and Association and a former chapel staff or mailed to Pre-Funded Funeral Plans & Trusts many years, earning several Auxiliary. president of the local chapter Reynolds Funeral Chapel, safe driving awards. When the The family expresses their of ARC, an advocacy group P.O. Box 1142, Twin Falls, ID FREE Pre-Planning Funeral Booklet company dissolved years sincere appreciation to for the mentally-handi- 83303. Third & Fillmore Jerome, Idaho 83338 • (208) 324-4555 later, he took a job with Jess Hospice Alliance of Idaho Yarrington at Young’s Dairy. In Falls for their help in caring 1965, he had an opportunity for Ralph. Hove-Robertson Funeral Chapel SERVICES William O. (Okie Bill) Wallace Michelle Mencke of Twin James Allan Wallace of ...Making your valley William O. (Okie Bill) English; four grandchildren, Falls, funeral at 2 p.m. today Twin Falls, celebration of life Wallace, former Twin Falls Haley Snyder, Tyler Jordan, at Parke’s Magic Valley ceremony and video memo- a door of hope... and Kimberly resident, Adrian Amo and Hannah Funeral Home, 2551 rial at 1 p.m. Saturday at passed away Monday, Dec. Flesch; also, three great- Kimberly Road in Twin Falls; Reynolds Funeral Chapel, 22, 2008, in grandchildren and two sis- visitation starting at 10 a.m. 2466 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Boise. He ters in Oklahoma. Bill was today at the mortuary. Falls. Hospice Visions was 84 years preceded in death by his old. parents and five brothers Marjorie I. Crutchley of Rose G. Kratzberg of Bill was and sisters. Boise and formerly of Meridian and formerly of born April 9, His family wishes to thank Jerome, memorial service at Twin Falls, memorial service Hospice Home 1924, in Emerson House and 1 p.m. Wednesday at at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parke’s Tillman Harrison Hope Hospice for Cloverdale Funeral Home, Magic Valley Funeral Home, County, all of the love and care given 1200 N. Cloverdale Road in 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin (208) 735-0121 Okla., the to our loved one over the Boise. Falls. sixth child of E.M. and past two years. A special 539 E. 100 S. Mollie Wallace. Bill married thank you to our dear Aletha M. Petermen on Oct. Chaplain Gene and his wife, DEATH NOTICES Jerome, Idaho 83338 12, 1948, in Albany, Ore. Jaci Turner, for their love, They had two daughters, attention and friendship. announced by Reynolds A sanctuary of peace for those Beth Anne (“Betsy”) Jordan Also to the caretakers who William A. Wickel Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls. of Boise and Gala Jill English attended Bill so faithfully, we ELBA — William Arden facing a limited life expectancy. of Salem, Ore. Bill served love you all. Wickel, 83, of Elba, died Gordon L. Brown with the U.S. Merchant The family suggests Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at the Maries during World War II. memorials be given in Bill’s Parke View Care and GLENNS FERRY — Gordon In 1948, he joined the name to the Gideon’s Rehabilitation Center in Lee Brown, 84, of Glenns Oregon State Police and International. Burley. Ferry, died Sunday, Jan. 25, served until 1979, the time A graveside service will be The funeral will be held at 2 2009, at his home. Now accepting patients! of his retirement. Bill and held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Arrangements will be Althea moved to Twin Falls 31, at Sunset Memorial Park, Elba LDS Church; visitation announced by Rost Funeral in 1985 to be near their chil- with Chaplain Gene Turner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. Home, McMurtrey Chapel in dren and grandchildren. officiating. Arrangements 30, at the Rasmussen Funeral Mountain Home. Bill is survived by his wife, are under the direction of Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Althea; daughters, Betsy White Mortuary “Chapel by Burley, and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Fern Carson (Chris) Jordan and Jill (Greg) the Park” in Twin Falls. Saturday at the church. BURLEY — Fern Carson, 97, Mary L. Linzy formerly of Burley, died For people and their loved ones... Verna Marie Panopolos Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in HEYBURN — Mary Louise Scottsdale, Ariz. Help in managing the process of dying by Verna Marie Panopolos, family. Verna enjoyed camp- Linzy, 82, of Heyburn, died Arrangements will be providing support of physical, emotional 80, of Twin Falls, died Friday, ing and boating. Her love was Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at the announced by Hansen-Payne Jan. 23, 2009, at her home in her husband, daughter and Cassia Regional Medical Mortuary in Burley. and spiritual needs in a peaceful setting; Twin Falls. granddaughter. Center in Burley. an affordable alternative when Verna was born May 11, Verna is survived by her Arrangements will be John L. Hall 1928, in Hurdland, Mo., the husband of announced by the Rasmussen home is not an option. daughter of Vern and Edith 61 years, Jay Funeral Home of Burley. PAUL — John L. Hall, 77, of VanSickle Davis. They lived in Panopolos of Paul, died Sunday, Jan. 25, Dedicated teams to assist all your Dillon, Mont., for a short Twin Falls; Glenn R. Hill 2009, at a Murray, Utah, hos- healthcare needs. time before moving to her daugh- pital. Pocatello. She attended ter, Linda CASTLEFORD — Glenn R. Arrangements will be 209 Shoup Ave. West schools in Pocatello, graduat- (Robert Jr.) Hill, 91, of Castleford, died announced by Morrison ing from Pocatello High Dickerson of Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in Twin Funeral Home and Crematory Twin Falls, ID 83301 School in 1947. On Aug. 23, Twin Falls; Falls. in Rupert. 1947, Verna married Jay and one granddaughter, A private family burial will Panopolos in Pocatello. Danya Dickerson. She was be held (Parke’s Magic Valley The ﬂ orists who have been serving Together they had one preceded in death by her par- Funeral Home in Twin Falls). your ﬂ oral needs for over 20 years daughter, Linda. Verna ents. announce the opening of their new store. worked as a clerk for many At the family’s request Donna Cammack years at Montgomery Ward, there will be no service at this Sears and Penny’s time. A graveside service will Donna Cammack, 71, of Department stores until her take place at Restlawn Twin Falls and formerly of retirement in the early 1980s. Memorial Gardens in Anaheim, Calif., died Sunday, She was active in the Job’s Pocatello at a later date. Jan. 25, 2009, at the River Daughters for many years in Arrangements and crema- Ridge Care and Pocatello. In 1997, Verna and tion are under the direction Rehabilitation Center in Twin 733-9292 Jay moved to Twin Falls to be of Reynolds Funeral Chapel Falls. 1563 Fillmore Street, North Bridge Plaza, Unit 1-C near their daughter and her in Twin Falls. Arrangements will be Elizabeth, Iona, Robin, Jennifer Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 MAIN 8 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009 TIMES-NEWS, TWIN FALLS, IDAHO NATION & WORLD Recession isn’t done claiming layoff victims

By Jeannine Aversa even if President Barack Obama’s “delays.’’ U.S., will get rid of 7,000 jobs, and Associated Press writer INSIDE $825 billion package of increased With the recession expected to General Motors Corp. said it will cut Despite layoffs, leading economic government spending and tax cuts drag on through much of this year, 2,000 jobs at plants in Michigan and WASHINGTON — The recession indicators, home sales rise. is enacted. Last year, the economy more damage will be inflicted on Ohio because of slow sales. is killing jobs at an alarming pace, lost a net 2.6 million jobs, the most both companies and workers. “We are seeing no improvement with tens of thousands of new lay- See Agribusiness 4 since 1945, though the labor force The mounting toll was visible in labor market conditions,’’ said Sal offs announced Monday by some of has grown significantly since then. Monday as roughly 40,000 more Guatieri, senior economist at BMO the biggest names in American iceberg — the big firms,’’ said The unemployment rate, now at a U.S. workers got the grim news. Capital Markets Economics. “This business — Pfizer, Caterpillar and Rebecca Braeu, economist at John 16-year high of 7.2 percent, could Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., year could be as bad as last year in Home Depot. Hancock Financial Services. hit 10 percent or higher later this which is buying rival drugmaker terms of layoffs.’’ More pink slips, pay freezes and “There’s certainly other firms year or early next year, under some Wyeth in a $68 billion deal, and In response to deteriorating busi- other hits are expected to slam beneath them that will lay off work- analysts’ projections. Sprint Nextel Corp., the country’s ness conditions, Caterpillar Inc., the workers in the months ahead as ers as quickly or even quicker.’’ Obama called on Congress third-largest wireless provider, said world’s largest maker of mining and companies desperately look for Looking ahead, economists pre- Monday to speedily enact his recov- they each will slash 8,000 jobs. construction equipment, disclosed ways to survive. dicted a net loss of at least 2 million ery plan, warning that the nation Home Depot Inc., the biggest nearly 20,000 job cuts, most of “We’re just seeing the tip of the jobs — possibly more — this year can’t afford “distractions’’ or home improvement retailer in the which already have been made.

Senate Trial Illinois Senate President New bank John Cullerton, D-Chicago, speaks to the Senate during confirms Illinois Gov. Rod bailout Blagojevich's impeachment begins trial on the Senate floor at the Illinois State Capitol in studied; Geithner Springfield, Ill., Monday. WASHINGTON (AP) — for lawmakers New York Federal Reserve Bank President Timothy Geithner won confirmation uncertain Monday as President Barack Obama’s Ill. gov. WASHINGTON (AP) — The treasury Obama administration faces secretary a highly skeptical Congress despite per- and an angry public if the sonal tax Blagojevich foundering condition of the lapses that nation’s banks requires yet turned another massive infusion of more than a boycotts taxpayer money. third of the The new president’s eco- Geithner Senate nomic team, lawmakers say, against proceedings must first prove that $350 bil- him. Obama immediately lion already at its disposal put him to work fixing an SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — can help unlock credit and economy in “dangerous jeop- Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s slow the rate of foreclosures ardy.’’ impeachment trial opened — and do it with more trans- “We can’t waste a day,’’ on Monday with a vacant parency and oversight. Obama said, standing beside chair reserved for the gov- “My advice to the adminis- Geithner as he was sworn ernor, who boycotted the tration is we’ve just given you into office by Vice President proceedings and instead 350 (billion); handle this well, Joe Biden. spent the day on the TV focus on this,’’ Senate The Senate voted 60-34 to talk-show circuit in New Banking Committee put Geithner in charge of the York, complaining he is Chairman Christopher administration’s economic being railroaded. Dodd, D-Conn., said team as it races to halt the “The fix is in,’’ Monday. “The last thing I worst financial slide in gener- Blagojevich declared on need right now is to have a ations. The swearing-in fol- ABC’s “Good Morning request for additional funds lowed less than an hour later, America.’’ before you convince me you the administration seeking to As the Illinois Senate can manage this well, which emphasize that it was wast- assembled for the first I’m confident they can.’’ ing no time in trying to impeachment trial of a U.S. Asked Monday if a second address the financial crisis. governor in more than 20 bailout package is likely, Obama said there had years, David Ellis, the White House spokesman been a “devastating loss in House-appointed prosecu- Robert Gibbs said, “There’s a trust and confidence’’ in the tor, told the chamber that series of proposals to be put U.S. economy. he will show that in front of the president in In his remarks, Geithner Blagojevich “repeatedly order to address the financial said the new administration and utterly abused the stability of our economy.’’ would work first to stabilize powers and privileges of his Among the administra- the financial system and get office.’’ tion’s options is a new gov- the economy growing again In one of his first orders ernment-backed bank to and then would move to of business, Ellis won remove bad loans and other reform the system. approval from the Senate to toxic assets from banks’ bal- “We are at a point of maxi- summon as a witness an ance sheets. That would pre- mum challenge for our econ- FBI agent who oversaw the sumably free banks to make omy and our country,’’ profanity-laden wiretaps more loans. Geithner said to a standing- that led to Blagojevich’s room only audience in arrest on corruption Treasury Department’s charges last month. ornate Cash Room. On hand With Blagojevich refus- were Federal Reserve ing to present a defense, Octuplets born Chairman Ben Bernanke and Illinois senators could vote former Treasury Secretary within days on whether to Lawrence Summers, now oust the 52-year-old ‘screaming and director of Obama’s National Democrat on a variety of Economic Council. charges, including allega- AP photo kicking’ in Calif. tions he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich exits the building after appearing on the ‘Good Morning America’ TV show, BELLFLOWER, Calif. (AP) President Barack Obama. Monday in New York. — A woman gave birth to Senate approves State senators main- eight babies in Southern tained the trial will be fair, California on Monday, the delay to digital TV despite Blagojevich’s It’s a surreal media tour for Blagovevich world’s second live-born set attacks on the process. of octuplets. changeover “We all took an oath to do By Deanna Bellandi prising interviews of the Fox News Channel, taped The mother, who was not justice according to the law. and Sara Kugler day, Blagojevich said he an appearance on ABC’s identified, gave birth to six WASHINGTON (AP) — I know that everyone is tak- Associated Press writers briefly considered naming “Nightline’’ and he was slat- boys and two girls weighing People who have not gotten ing the matter seriously and Oprah Winfrey to the ed to appear later Monday between 1.8 pounds and 3.4 their TV sets ready for the that no one will stand in the NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate. on “Larry King Live.’’ To get pounds, doctors at Kaiser changeover to digital signals way of justice,’’ said Senate women of “The View’’ Winfrey said she would his interview, Fox’s Geraldo Permanante Medical Center could earn a four-month Minority Leader Christine yukked it up with Illinois have turned him down. Rivera tracked down told The Associated Press. reprieve under a bill making Radogno, a Republican. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, “I’m pretty amused by the Blagojevich in the parking “It’s a surprise,’’ Dr. Karen its way through Congress. In live appearances mussed his often-mocked whole thing,’’ Winfrey told lot of “The View’’ because Maples said. “Eight new- The Senate voted Monday Monday on “Good Morning helmet of hair and asked “The Gayle King Show’’ on Rivera said his previously borns are in stable condition to delay until June 12 the America’’ and “The View,’’ him to do his imperson- Sirius XM Radio. “I think I arranged interview was and they’re doing quite well.’’ deadline for the changeover Blagojevich said some of his ation of President Richard could be senator, too. I’m canceled. Kaiser spokeswoman Myra from analog to digital televi- most inflammatory remarks Nixon. just not interested.’’ The 52-year-old governor Suarez said she could not sion broadcasting. People from the wiretaps had been “Come on just say, ‘I am Back home in Illinois, the was scheduled to appear release any information still getting their pictures taken out of context. But not a crook.’ Do it,’’ co- state Senate convened an Tuesday on CBS’ “The Early about the mother, including through old-fashioned when pressed, he would not host Joy Behar said, egging impeachment trial that will Show.’’ her condition or whether she antennas otherwise would elaborate, and he insisted him on to a clapping audi- decide whether to remove The media blitz added to used fertility drugs. Such face a Feb. 17 cutoff. he had done nothing illegal. ence. the two-term governor, the circus-like atmosphere drugs make multiple births Comparable legislation is “I’m here in New York “I’m not going to do that,’’ who opted not to defend that has surrounded more likely. being readied in the House, because I can’t get a fair Blagojevich said. “But let himself and instead chose Blagojevich since his arrest “They are all doing the best and the Obama administra- hearing in Illinois,’’ me make this perfectly to make his case on TV. last month on federal cor- they can,’’ Suarez told the AP. tion has called for a delay Blagojevich said between clear, let me make this per- He had a taped appear- ruption charges alleging The first baby was born at amid mounting concerns TV appearances. fectly clear: I didn’t do any- ance on NBC’s “Today that he tried to sell 10:43 a.m.; the eighth one at that too many Americans NBC’s “Today’’ aired a thing wrong.’’ Show,’’ did a live interview President Obama’s Senate 10:48 a.m. who rely on over-the-air taped interview with The exchange unfolded on ABC’s “Good Morning seat to the highest bidder. “They were all screaming broadcast signals won’t be Blagojevich. He was also as the embattled Democrat America’’ and then stopped In New York, Blagojevich and kicking around very vigor- ready. scheduled to appear on took an often-surreal tour of by for a chat at “The View,’’ basked in the adulation he ously,’’ Dr. Harold Henry said. It’s estimated that more “Larry King Live’’ and ABC’s the television talk-show cir- where Behar tousled his craves, signing autographs The first live-born octu- than 6.5 million U.S. house- “Nightline’’ on Monday cuit Monday, just days hair and he got grilled by and posing with onlookers plets were born in Houston holds are still not prepared night and on CBS’ “The before he could be ousted. Barbara Walters. as he left a TV studio near in 1998, and one baby died for the upcoming transition. Early Show’’ today. In one of the most sur- Blagojevich also talked to Times Square. about a week later. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NATION/WORLD Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Main 9 Iraqi PM expects CAN THE faster U.S. pullout

By Robert H. Reid tions on the security agree- Associated Press writer ment, overcoming longtime Bush administration opposi- BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime tion to a fixed withdrawal minister said Monday he schedule. TOURISTS believes the U.S. will with- Al-Maliki has been cam- Foreign tourists take photos as they watch a morning auction at Tsukiji draw its troops more quickly paigning actively on behalf of than the three-year timeline his allies for next weekend’s fish market in Tokyo on Monday. Overwhelmed by an increasing number set down in a U.S.-Iraq secu- provincial elections, promot- of misbehaving tourists at the world's largest seafood market, Tokyo rity agreement. The U.S., ing his image as the leader fishmongers last month decided to put their foot down, temporarily meanwhile, suffered its who restored stability and banning all visitors from one of the most popular tourist destinations in biggest single loss of life in ended what many Iraqis see the city — their predawn tuna auctions. BE TRUSTED? months when two helicop- as a U.S. military occupation. ters crashed, killing four serv- At the same time, however, ice members. U.S. officials in Iraq have cau- An agreement negotiated tioned that a hasty departure Japan tells under former President of the 142,000 U.S. troops George W. Bush’s administra- could reverse the decline in visitors to not tion called for U.S. combat violence and undermine troops to withdraw from Iraq’s efforts to establish a Baghdad and other cities by stable government. lick the tuna the end of June, with all “I think the spirit of com- American forces out of the promise, of accommodation, By Shino Yuasa country by the end of 2011. of focus on institutional Associated Press writer President Barack Obama development — all of that campaigned on a promise to would run the risk of getting TOKYO — Tourists are remove all combat troops set aside’’ with a hasty with- known for acting silly, but within 16 months and has drawal, outgoing U.S. licking the tuna? asked the Pentagon to plan Ambassador Ryan Crocker Overwhelmed by a for “a responsible military warned last week. growing number of misbe- drawdown from Iraq.’’ U.S. commanders are care- having tourists, Tokyo fish- With planning under way, fully watching Saturday’s mongers banned all visi- Prime Minister Nouri al- elections for members of tors from one of the city’s Maliki told a political rally provincial councils as an most popular tourist desti- south of Baghdad that he indicator of whether Iraqi nations — the pre-dawn believes the end of the U.S. factions are willing to resolve tuna auctions at the mission “will be brought for- their differences politically world’s largest seafood ward’’ and that Iraq must bol- instead of on the battlefield. market. ster its own forces to meet the Violence is down sharply The ban, imposed dur- challenge after the since last year after a U.S.- ing the peak New Year buy- Americans leave. Iraqi offensive broke the ing season, was front-page The Shiite-led government power of Shiite militias and news before it was lifted AP photos pushed for a faster U.S. pull- after many Sunni gunmen last week. Now, the tourists Employees work at a morning auction at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo on Monday, as tourists watch. out during last year’s negotia- abandoned the insurgency. are back, but the debate goes on: Can tourists be tuna can easily cost more trade amounts to $20 million banking analyst from the trusted around the tuna? than 1 million yen ($11,000). per day on average, making it Netherlands who came “We understand that the But some tourists touch them the heart of the national before sunrise to see a tuna AROUND THE WORLD sight of hundreds of frozen and even try to hug them.’’ seafood distribution system sale. “It’s one of the top 10 tuna looks unique and Fed up, the market decided and the biggest fish wholesale attractions in Tokyo. You must interesting for foreign to impose the ban. market in the world. visit here.’’ EU ministers discussing official Xinhua News Agency tourists,’’ said Yoshiaki So, when on Jan. 5, a premi- It’s the kind of place the The no-nonsense fish- said. Chinese Center for Takagi, deputy director of um bluefin tuna fetched 9.63 Japanese take for granted. mongers at Tsukiji do not see taking Gitmo detainees Disease Control and the market. “But they have million yen — more than But it has become a big hit themselves as an attraction, BRUSSELS, Belgium — Prevention tests found Liang to understand the Tsukiji $107,000, the highest price in with foreigners because of but rather as workers with European Union foreign was carrying the H5N1 strain market is a professional nearly a decade — no tourists the colorful way the fish are pressing business. The most ministers are forging a plan of bird flu. place, not an amusement were anywhere in sight. The auctioned off by men in rub- common complaint from for taking in dozens of The Health Ministry said park.’’ restriction was lifted on Jan. ber boots and baseball hats auctioneers is tourists using Guantanamo Bay inmates after the earlier deaths this One of the more notori- 19, despite some grumbling using arcane hand signals flash cameras, which makes who will have no safe home month that there is no evi- ous recent cases was that from the fishmongers. and the sheer volume and it difficult for them to read upon release from the U.S. dence of a large-scale out- of a tipsy British tourist — The sprawling market dates variety of fish available every the finger signals used for military prison. break of bird flu. It said the caught on tape by a back to the 16th century, day. bidding. The market put up EU foreign policy chief illnesses were isolated, unre- Japanese TV crew — who when the military rulers who Nearly 90 percent of visitors English signs saying “No Javier Solana and several lated and did not show signif- licked the head of a frozen had just moved Japan’s capi- for tuna auctions are non- Flash!’’ but that was widely ministers say the United icant mutations of the H5N1 tuna and patted its gill. tal to Tokyo — then called Japanese, Takagi said — a fig- ignored, Takagi said. States must first give access virus. Two others, also caught on Edo — wanted to ensure they ure that seemed pretty much “The flash of cameras really to and background on the They also occurred during video, rode around on a had a steady supply of fish. in line with the crowd at bothers me. Since I don’t detainees before the 27- the cold months, which cart used by wholesalers. Today, Japan is the world’s Tsukiji one recent morning. speak English, I make ges- nation EU makes any deci- experts say is the high season “Get out! Get out!’’ an irate biggest consumer of seafood. “In Holland, we have a tures to ask foreign tourists sions. for infections, it said. market official shouted in The market handles 480 kinds flower market, a cheese mar- not to use a flash. Most of The U.S. Defense English. of seafood, attracting around ket, but nothing like the them stop, but some just keep Department says up to a Kremlin: Obama, “Tuna is a very expensive 40,000 buyers and sellers Tsukiji market,’’ said Jan doing it,’’ said tuna buyer quarter of the 245 fish,’’ Takagi said. “One daily. The value of its seafood Groeneweg, a 55-year-old Yasumasa Oshima. Guantanamo detainees Medvedev vow could face persecution, prison or execution if to seek better ties returned to their homelands. MOSCOW — Russian Vatican says comments by EU leaders say they are President Dmitry Medvedev prepared to give a new home and U.S. President Barack China’s Year of the to some who do not pose a Obama spoke by phone Holocaust denier unacceptable terror risk. Monday and vowed to try The EU foreign ministers their best to improve the VATICAN CITY (AP) — The ultraconservative Archbishop are meeting Monday in strained relationship Ox not so bullish Vatican said Monday that Marcel Lefebvre without Brussels to discuss the issue. between Moscow and comments by a recently papal consent — a move the Washington, the Kremlin BEIJING (AP) — China He urged officials to rehabilitated bishop that no Vatican said at the time was Paramedic charged in said. welcomed the arrival avoid unnecessary spend- Jews were gassed during the an act of schism. Medvedev and Obama Monday of the Year of the ing this year, with local Holocaust were unaccept- Benedict has made clear Travolta extortion plot each expressed their “inten- Ox with fireworks-filled governments ordered to able and violate Church from the start of his pontifi- NASSAU, Bahamas — A tion to apply all efforts to celebrations, but the coun- curtail car purchases, teaching. cate that he wanted to recon- Bahamas paramedic was restring the potential of try’s economic worries catering, meetings and In a front-page article, the cile with Lefebvre’s tradition- charged Monday in an Russian-American relations’’ have already cast the new overseas travel. Vatican newspaper alist Society of St. Pius X and alleged scheme to extort $25 and to take a constructive year in a more sober light. The Chinese New Year, L’Osservatore Romano reaf- bring it back into the Vatican’s million from John Travolta approach to resolving dis- Millions of Chinese gave which marks the start of firmed that Pope Benedict fold. after his chronically ill son putes, a Kremlin statement a boisterous farewell to a the Spring Festival, is the XVI deplored all forms of died of a seizure at the fami- said. tumultuous 2008 marked country’s most important anti-Semitism and that all ly’s vacation home. It said the two presidents by a massive earthquake, holiday. It is generally cele- Roman Catholics must do the Tarino Lightbourne, 47, plan to meet in the near the Olympics and a global brated with lavish spend- same. pleaded not guilty to charges future, but gave no date. economic crisis. ing on elaborate meals and The article was issued amid of attempting to extort and Relations have been badly But in a somber Lunar exchanges of “hong bao,’’ an outcry from Jewish groups conspiracy to extort from the strained amid vocal Kremlin New Year greeting, China’s or red envelopes stuffed that Benedict last week lifted movie star. criticism of U.S. foreign poli- finance minister warned with money. the excommunication of a Details of the alleged plot cy during the administration that balancing the budget But at the capital’s leg- traditionalist bishop, Richard have not been made public, of George W. Bush, and this year would be increas- endary Quanjude Peking Williamson, who has denied but prosecutor Bernard Russia’s war with ex-Soviet ingly difficult, the official Duck Restaurant, market- that 6 million Jews were mur- Shaunty is a 1-year-old Turner said investigators are Georgia in August brought Xinhua News Agency ing manager Yang Jing said dered during World War II. spayed female basset looking for a “certain docu- ties to a post-Cold War low. reported. the financial downturn is The Vatican has stressed hound/husky cross that ment’’ and police say it Xie Xuren described already having an effect on that removing the excommu- would be a great family involved $25 million. Muslims banned from external and internal fac- traditional feasting. nication by no means implied dog as she is very people Magistrate Carolita Bethel tors affecting China’s “People are feeling it’s the Vatican shared oriented. Please come see remanded the suspect to jail practicing yoga development as “very harder to make money in Williamson’s views. what a good girl she is! after Turner objected to bail. JAKARTA, Indonesia — severe’’ and said more dif- the economic crisis, so Williamson and three other TWIN FALLS ANIMAL SHELTER Lightbourne was detained Muslims in Indonesia are ficulties had to be over- now the customers are bishops were excommunicat- 420 Victory Avenue after police issued an alert banned from practicing yoga come to achieve steady more picky about details ed 20 years ago after they 736-2299 that he was wanted for that contains Hindu rituals and relatively fast econom- like food quality and were consecrated by the late attempted extortion and was like chanting, the country’s ic growth, according to a prices. 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MAIN 10 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] QUOTABLE “These problems weren’t made in a day or a week or a month or even a year.” — Lawrence Summers, a top economic adviser to President Barack OPINION Obama, on the hope of bringing the nation out of a recession. EDITORIAL The John Murtha Jihadist Wendell’s Correctional Facility? et this: King of Pork curfew law G John Murtha, the 19- term Democratic congressman from western Pennsylvania, now wants to welcome a flood of Guantanamo Bay jihadists too little into his district. I don’t want to hear a single word of protestation from the con- stituents who put this money-grubbing, security- undermining fool back into and too late office. As you vote, so shall you reap. f all the criminal laws on the books, appellate judges take the most jaun- diced view of curfew statutes. O These laws are, by definition, unde- MICHELLE mocratic – telling American citizens that their basic civil liberties are restricted because MALKIN of their age. Thousands of local curfew laws have been overturned in the 242 years since America became independent. Thousands more remain on the books, but many are problematic. Murtha audaciously expressed his hope to house Like the city of Wendell’s, which says that citizens Gitmo detainees after younger than 18 can’t be out between 11 p.m. and 5 President Barack Obama cir- poses to the families of those lives in a fantasy world where gle.” a.m. unless they’re with parents, guardians, or out culated his draft executive who died on United Flight 93 re-deploying American sol- Now, imagine a traitorous on emergency errands or other legitimate business order to shut the facility — which 9/11 terrorists diers to Okinawa is a viable bleeding-heart Stewart with documentation. down by the end of the year. crashed in Shanksville, Pa., defense plan. assigned to each and every Really? Define “legitimate business.” “Sure, I’d take ‘em,” Murtha represented by none other John Murtha, meet Lynne one of the 250-odd Gitmo Is it going to a party? Catching a school bus? glibly retorted. “They’re no than Murtha at the time. Stewart. She’s the disgraced detainees. Imagine the risk of Taking in a movie? Heading for a more dangerous in my dis- There’s a shining prison on a lawyer convicted last year of similar jailhouse collabora- job in a dairy? trict than in Guantanamo.” hill to be built, and Murtha abetting her terrorist client — tions to innocent men, One Wendell teenager — his Our view: Murtha blustered that there will sell out his neighbors’ 1993 World Trade Center women and children at home lawyer won’t give his name or his Curfew was “no reason not to put ‘em safety to make sure it’s built bombing/NY landmark and abroad. Imagine the age — is challenging the city’s in prisons in the United on his hill. bombing mastermind Omar three-ring, O.J.-like circuses curfew law before the Idaho statutes States and handle them the Murtha’s got logs to roll and Abdel-Rahman. Stewart these trials will bring to your Court of Appeals. A Fifth District way they would handle any wheels to grease. National helped smuggle coded mes- backyards. It’s easy if you try. judge and magistrate previously need to be other prisoners.” security is an impediment, sages of Islamic violence from Affording accused al-Qaida upheld it. thought out, Before we unpack all that not an imperative. Would you the imprisoned sheik to out- operatives the Sixth But the curfew doesn’t match ignorant nonsense, let us expect anything less from the side followers in violation of Amendment right to a public neighboring Gooding County’s not just pause to illuminate Murtha’s shameless politician caught an explicit pledge to abide by trial threatens to compromise and it doesn’t mention the First applied. motives. He is driven neither on tape in the 1980s Abscam her client’s court-ordered iso- classified information neces- Amendment of the Constitution, by a warped sense of patriotic congressional bribery scandal lation. sary to prosecute future ter- which gives American citizens duty nor by misguided mulling payoffs from FBI While Rahman’s court- rorist trials. The entire nation What do human rights compassion for agents posing as Arab sheiks? appointed translator con- may be at risk if we allow sus- the right to legally assemble. you think? al-Qaida foot soldiers. No, (“How much money we talk- veyed the message during pected members of a terrorist As such, it’s vulnerable to what fuels him is unabashed ing about,” Murtha asked one prison visits, Stewart made network to engage in the dis- being overturned. We welcome greed and a lifelong edifice of the bagmen. “You know, “covering noises,” including covery process and in privi- There are places and times complex. The money-grub- we do business for a while, shaking a water jar and tap- leged communications with when curfews are legitimate — viewpoints bing Murtha just can’t wait to maybe I’ll be interested, ping on the table. A draft attorney-abettors. during natural disasters, for from our snatch up federal tax dollars maybe I won’t.”) fatwa was discovered in Who will be accountable example — but curfews are per- to build a new maximum Murtha’s contempt for the Stewart’s office; she also sig- when these prosecutions run haps the mostly problematic readers on security prison for the Gitmo people he serves should sur- naled Rahman’s wishes to his amok? When convicted laws on the books. gang — no doubt with his prise no one. This is the man jihadist organization in an jihadists wreak bloody havoc Curfews by definition involve this and name and face plastered all who called his own voters interview with Reuters news from behind bars? And when profiling — the practice of other issues. over it. Welcome to the John “rednecks” and who has service. The publication of Gitmo recidivists wage war detaining members of a certain Murtha Jihadist Correctional refused to back down from those comments ushered in a anew once released? group simply because of who Facility. his smears of the exonerated new wave of bombing attacks John Murtha doesn’t give a they are. Forget about the increased Marines who served in by Rahman’s previously dor- damn. Do you? Racial profiling by race has been unlawful for a risk Murtha would subject his Haditha, Iraq, as “cold-blood- mant terrorist outfit. The left- generation. So what, exactly, makes profiling by age district to by volunteering it ed” murderers. This is the wing radical Stewart remains Syndicated columnist any better? as a highly visible terror tar- man who denies that we are unrepentant and clings to her Michelle Malkin can be What’s more, curfews permit law enforcement get. Forget about the disgust- combating al-Qaida terrorists belief that the 9/11 terrorist reached at writemalkin@ officers to stop suspects without any more proba- ing affront this pork grab in Iraq. This is the man who attacks were an “armed strug- gmail.com. ble cause than age. The U.S. Supreme Court has long ago rejected the notion that any citizen is more likely than another to violate the law because of who he or she is. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The U.S. Constitution frowns on shortcuts for keeping the peace. Wrongdoing is a character flaw, Illegal immigrants a burden ly before providing services. carrying this burden. honest compliment or the not a function of the color of your skin or the date U.S. should not bear As to only having federal STEVEN LAMBERT smallest act of caring, all of on your driver’s license. law enforcement involved in Twin Falls which have the potential to All of which means that Wendell’s curfew will like- The Jan. 15 article by Mr. going after an illegal turn a life around.” ly be overturned, and it probably deserves to be. Olmstead regarding illegal because you figure this is Kindness is a cause we There are many ways we as foreigners and employers is only a federal issue is like a community can pull togeth- very biased. It is obvious telling a cop not to respond should all support er and encourage kind acts. who butters his bread. to a fire because they are Random Acts of Kindness Lifting others with kind words I agree that the backbone not firemen. Week is a campaign organ- and a cheery countenance of Idaho is small businesses, If we are all not involved ized to increase the aware- can touch any heart and agriculture and associated in taking care of this issue ness of random acts of kind- make the day better for all Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . . . . Opinion editor services, but don’t imply for then nothing will get done. I ness. The first “Kindness involved. Visiting the elderly, The members of the editorial board and writers of a moment that we are support legal immigration, Week” took place in the sick and the lonely can fill editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, dependent on the immigra- we are a nation of “foreign- February 1995. Its goal is to our hearts with joy and peace Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. tion reform organization. ers,” but just putting the get more people involved in of mind. We can all reach out The legal system has not label “undocumented” on the kindness revolution. in kindness in various ways, asked the employers to an illegal does not make A random act of kindness and we receive as much or “enforce” anything, only to them any less illegal. is an act of kindness toward more in our own lives. respect the law and to You said that we should someone you know or some- When we participate in Tell us what you think adhere to it, just as all law- only go after those that one you don’t know without this program, hearts are ON PAPER: The Times-News welcomes letters from readers on abiding citizens do. commit a crime; well com- acknowledgement and done touched, miracles happen subjects of public interest. Please limit letters to 300 words. I agree with you that we ing to the United States ille- out of the kindness of one’s and lives are enriched. Include your signature, mailing address and phone number. need a stronger and better gally is a crime. The finan- heart. Kindness — pass it on. Writers who sign letters with false names will be permanently border immigration system, cial burden placed on this A beautiful quote that RACHELLE SKEEM barred from publication. Letters may be brought to our Twin but what good are these country by those here ille- explains it perfectly by Leo Hazelton Falls office; mailed to P.O. Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303; when schools, hospitals, gally far outweighs the rev- Buscaglia follows: “Too (Editor’s note: Rachelle faxed to (208) 734-5538; or e-mailed to letters@magicval- landlords and many others enues they produce. Our often, we underestimate the Skeem is the public affairs ley.com. are told they are not to ask a nation is in trouble at this power of a touch, a smile, a chairman for Random Acts of person if they are here legal- time, and it should not be kind word, a listening ear, an Kindness Week.)

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Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OPINION Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Main 11 Here’s an idea: Government should be open n initial, revealing act West to the tune of at least They faced indepth defens um industry executives who A good place to start might of the Bush II adminis $1.1 billion. es, in the peoples’ govern met with the vice president, be executive orders in the last A tration was a directive For instance, they schemed ment, that were the bureau and helped formulate his dig days of Bush—weakening the pledging Justice Department JOEL how to load up power lines at cratic equivalent of itdrill it energy plan. Endangered Species Act, support to any federal agency CONNELLY periods of peak use. “If the Stalingrad. Obama sent out a second removing wolves from federal choosing to resist a request line’s not congested then I “We couldn’t get the directive Wednesday. He protection and allowing vast made under the Freedom of just look if I can congest it,” Federal Energy Regulatory directed federal departments ly expanded oil drilling in the Information Act. one trader was recorded as Commission to do its job,” to “disclose information rap “polar bear seas” of Alaska. In a memorandum to the saying. Cantwell said. “A court case in idly in forms that the public Like any president, Obama heads of executive depart operating in secret, did to On one occasion, Enron California brought us part of can readily find and use.” bears watching. ments and agencies less than your electric bill soon after bought power in California the information. Later, the Delay has been the defin The last Democratic 24 hours after taking office, the Bush policy went into and transmitted the electrici Department of Justice just sat ing tactic of agencies that administration saw Hillary President Barack Obama effect. ty to Malin, Ore. A utility was on some of the most reveal don’t want to fork up infor Clinton try to run her health turned the secrecy edict on Listen, too, to those who paid $5 per megawatt hour to ing material.” mation that should be treated care task force behind closed its head. tried to get records of damn “launder” the power. Obama, in his order to fed as a national asset. doors, and furious resistance “All agencies should adopt ing conversations out of the Enron then sold the power eral nabobs, quoted the great “Government should be to the release of Whitewater a presumption in favor of dis clutches of a secretive admin back to California on an U.S. Supreme Court Justice transparent. ... Government landdeal records. closure, in order to renew istration. emergency “Out of Market” Louis Brandeis: “Sunlight is should be participatory. ... Our new president hails their commitment to the In the springtime of W., basis for $750 a megawatt said to be the best of disinfec Government should be col from a town — Chicago — principles embodied in FOIA. Enron President “Kenny Boy” hour. tant.” laborative,” the president told that thrives on deals of which . . . The presumption of dis Lay was meeting in private Enron sued the Snohomish We could use Brandeis’ the people he has tapped to there are no records and what closure should be applied to with Vice President Dick County, Wash., Public Utility thinking today on the federal run the government. the late columnist Mike all decisions involving FOIA.” Cheney, and making his rec District for $122 million after bench. Republicanappoint Rep. Jim McDermott, D Royko called “the fundamen Oh happy day! We’ll now ommendation — soon a skyhigh contract was ed judges rebuffed environ Wash., who tried to pry tal fix.” see if 44 walks his talk, start accepted — for the new signed in the middle of a mental and public interest uncomfortable truths out of Still, Obama has made a ing with new freedomof chairman of the Federal manufactured shortage. lawyers when they sought the Bush administration, is fine opening move. information guidelines to be Energy Regulatory Sen. Maria Cantwell, D information on Cheney’s ecstatic. “It is a stunning first drawn up by the attorney Commission. Washn., and Rep. Jay Inslee, energy task force. thing for a president to do. Joel Connelly is a columnist general. At the same time, energy DWash., tried to get hold of They were barred even We will now start to figure out for the Seattle Post- Why should we care? traders at the Houstonbased Enron records when the con from obtaining a list of the what’s happened the past Intelligencer.Write to him at Just look at what guys, company were ripping off the glomerate went bellyup. coal and nuclear and petrole eight years.” [email protected]. Reagan years hold lessons for President Obama he inclination with any change and diminishing fos nomicstimulus plan could from 1982 through 1987, he will need to harness the new president is to silfuel supplies. reap the same kind of politi named two centrists to the confidence, the focus, the T define him by those And yet, in some ways, cal benefits — but this time Supreme Court and achieved pragmatism and the opti who came before. So we graft WILL today’s American political for a policy that actually the only major bipartisan mism of the very president Barack Obama’s head atop landscape of rising unem helps the middle class. agreement to shore up Social whose myth he will be work the blackandwhite, ciga BUNCH ployment and peril in the Keep it optimistic at all Security. ing to undo. rettepuffing image of Middle East appears surpris times. As with FDR before Talk to your enemies, but Franklin D. Roosevelt, or we ingly similar to the way him, Reagan arrived in only when the time is right. Will Bunch, a senior writer dress him up as George things must have looked to Washington with an intuitive The legendary Reagan opti for The Philadelphia Daily Washington, or we expound Reagan as he peered out understanding that how mism didn’t stop at fiscal pol News, is the author of the on how similar he is to that Reaganomics, and then a from the west front of the Americans feel in their gut icy; he truly believed he forthcoming “Tear Down This other tall, skinny, relatively solidly liberal U.S. senator, Capitol on Jan. 20, 1981. The about the economy is more could sell his ideas to any Myth: How the Reagan Legacy inexperienced Illinois politi really see the patron saint of debtincreasing, antiregula important than the cold one, even the leaders of an Distorts Our Politics and cian, Abraham Lincoln. the conservative movement tory actions of the Reagan numbers. “We’re in control “evil empire.” In April 1981, Haunts Our Future.” But much less has been and “trickledown econom years may have helped to here,” Reagan said in a tele just a week after he was said about another president ics” as a potential role bring on the current mess, vised speech on Feb. 18, released from the hospital Obama praised forcefully model? but in the route the Great 1981. “There’s nothing wrong after an attempted assassina during the campaign. Indeed, Obama clearly Communicator took to sell with America that together tion, Reagan wrote to then It’s As “Ronald Reagan changed the intends to be the anti his ideas, Obama could find a we can’t fix.” Today, the best Soviet leader Leonid trajectory of America in a Reagan. The president has surprising road map to a very thing Obama can do to sell Brezhnev seeking common Simple As... way that Richard Nixon did vowed to reverse 1980sera different kind of transforma his massive economicstimu ground. In looking out at not, and a way that Bill tax policies that placed a tive presidency. For example: lus plan that could approach hostile regimes from Tehran, Black & White Clinton did not,” Obama said greater burden on the middle Start with a very narrow a cost of $850 billion or more Iran, to Caracas, Venezuela, in January. Reagan“tapped class even as rates for the focus. Reagan made his is to exude an aura of cer Obama would do well to into what people were wealthiest were slashed. name in the 1950s and 1960s tainty that it will work. remember this side of the already feeling, which was: Reagan was so eager to undo as a fiery Cold Warrior, yet Speak consistently but be Gipper that the conservative We want clarity, we want Jimmy Carter’s forwardlook U.S.Soviet relations sim flexible on the details. People Reagan myth machine optimism, we want a return ing policies that he not only mered mostly on the back tend to remember Reagan prefers to ignore in favor of to that sense of dynamism deeply cut funding for alter burner during his first year in today more for his bold, con his “tear down this wall” and entrepreneurship that native energy research, he office. His team lived the servative public statements bravado. had been missing.” removed solar panels from phrase, “It’s the economy, and symbolism than for the For Obama to lead Could this darling of the the White House roof. stupid,” before Bill Clinton’s pragmatic policies he pushed America out of this mess that leftleaning “netroots” who Obama, in contrast, has aides actually uttered it. For through. Today, you rarely was a quarter of a century in became a community organ pledged that “science matters Obama, a similar single hear that, as president, he the making, and undo the izer in Chicago in response to again” in a war on climate minded focus on his eco agreed to a series of tax hikes Reagan myth in the process,

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C.L. “Butch’’ “These changes are entire- grams they oversee. lic schools during the next expect a $60 million to $80 ing bus routes that transport Otter as part of his plan to ly appropriate and I think we Among other things, the fiscal year as it attempts to million cut. students, primarily in kinder- revamp the agency. can handle them,’’ said Mike bills Otter has proposed cover shortfalls in education “To my knowledge, this garten, during the middle of The reorganization plan Rush, who was appointed would move the state funding. would be the first time public the day. Instead, students includes significant executive director of the Historical Society and state Public schools chief Tom schools will receive less would attend all-day classes changes for the board and board in May. Commission for Libraries Luna submitted a list of ideas money than they received in every other day. the legislation, which has Earlier, as interim execu- from the board’s jurisdiction for cutting costs to the state the previous year,’’ Luna told “These are ideas, they are been introduced in the tive director, Rush helped the to the state Department of Board of Education on The Associated Press. not recommendations,’’ said Senate, would shift things agency recover from its Self-Governing Agencies. Monday, four days before Matching funds the state Luna, who was able to use like education programs financial problems by order- Trustee Blake Hall said he he’ll face lawmakers on the gives to public schools to pay $60 million from an educa- for inmates and jobs reha- ing a complete audit and has long questioned why the Joint Finance- for maintenance, such as fix- tion reserve fund to shield bilitation for people with helping to staunch the loss of two programs were put Appropriations budget-writing leaky roofs and patching public schools from hold- mental or physical disabil- staff amid a morale crisis. under the board in the first ing committee. parking lots, could be elimi- backs in state spending dur- ities away from the agency. The board came under place. Gov. C.L. “Butch’’ Otter has nated as the department ing this fiscal year. The board supervises intense scrutiny by the state “Over the years, I’ve recommended public sketches out a revised budget With the fund drained to public schools, colleges Senate Education Committee scratched my head,’’ said schools get nearly $76 million to present to lawmakers. about $53 million, the gover- and universities and tracks during the 2008 Legislature. Hall, who was appointed to less than they did in the cur- “Basically, we would post- nor has warned that he will testing and grants. Otter Since then, board trustees the board in 2000. rent fiscal year. If lawmakers pone some scheduled build- not use the remaining wants the agency to steer approve, education funding ing maintenance for a year or reserves during the next fis- away from managing pro- would slip to $1.34 billion two,’’ he said. cal year. grams and focus on policy. Now Booking Otter announced the ini- tiative, part of a larger overhaul the governor has Lawmakers, director at odds over network cash proposed for education, Tea Parties during his State of the BOISE (AP) — Department Network as part of efforts to Sen. Dean Cameron, chair- State speech on Jan. 12, a of Administration officials qualify for federal matching man of the budget writing year after board misman- KIDS TEAS say they just found $100,000 funds. committee, says the specter agement led to a potential 10% OFF in their budget to start work Even so, lawmakers who of deeper budget cutbacks is $1.4 million deficit. All Tea Parties on a planned $50 million have yet to fund the system looming, raising lawmaker The accounting miscues LADIES HIGH TEAS statewide broadband net- say spending the cash with- concern they will have even Booked For February work to link public schools out legislative approval may less for new programs like the and private industry. not be the “wisest network. 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Simple steps to liven up your abode with some green By Melissa Davlin Times-News writer

Ready for spring? You’re not alone. Across the valley, Idahoans are ready to trade in frostcovered wind shields for sunkissed soil. But until we learn how to control the weather, consider bringing a little green indoors with houseplants. Indoor plants are a great way to liven up your living space, said Debra Rydalch, owner of Plantscaping in Twin Falls. Not only do they bring life into your home, but they help purify the air and can even reduce stress, she said. Remember, though, that buying a houseplant requires a commitment. Rydalch’s business offers plant con sultation, care, repotting and reha bilitation for sick specimens. General consultation starts at $35 Schefflera per hour. Aralia shape imagina But you can handle it yourself with necessity for soil aeration.” Too little Still, keep ble. a little preparation. any kind of environment. But water and the plants dry up; too your kitty in For a plain JoAnne Robbins, University of because Magic Valley is especially much, and the roots rot. mind when plant, consider a Idaho Jerome County extension dry, some species just don’t do as If you have a history of forgetting picking out a more ornate ves educator, wrote extensively about well here, Rydalch said. Absolute to water your plants, consider plant. Cats are sel. Blooming houseplant care in “The Idaho beginners should stay away from investing in a selfwatering plant naturally plants that speak Master Gardener Program orchids and ferns, which require container. These planters wick attracted to for themselves Handbook,” available at more care in Idaho. moisture from a reservoir. When the greenery and don’t need a fancy ag.uidaho.edu/mg. “They’re very rewarding, but container is empty, fill it up. will most likely container. The “Understanding plant needs and tough to grow here,” she said. Another consideration: fertilizer. want to nibble biggest considera existing conditions helps you to be Instead, stick to more forgiving Because potting soil is an artificial on the leaves, tion, however, is successful with houseplants,” plants, like apostles or philoden environment, Robbins said, house scratch the bark making sure the pot Robbins wrote. In the handbook, she drons. plants require additional nutrients. or use the pot is the proper size for outlines how to care for plants, down Care. There are three main con The best way is to add fertilizer ting soil as a the plant. to which minerals the plant needs siderations for houseplants, gradually over a long period of time, potty. Trends. If you’re and how to measure light intensity. Rydalch said: Water, oxygen and as opposed to large amounts occa Putting decorative concerned about what’s Too much? Here are some basic light. sionally. rocks on top of the soil or hot in the botany world, take note: tips to get you started. The first is the most tricky. Pets. Toxic plants aren’t as big a using a deterrent training spray Cacti are out, and orchids are in. “Irrigation is the most important concern as some make them out to might stop the felines from making “People are just dying to be able to Considerations before and most abused cultural practice be, Rydalch said. Most poisonous their mark. Also, make available grow orchids now,” Rydalch said. with houseplants,” Robbins wrote. plants, like philodendron and aloe, some catfriendly greens like cat Anything that flowers is popular. getting a plant: “Water relations are much more need to be ingested in massive grass or cat nip to make the other If you’re a cactus fan, though, Climate. Many houseplants are critical for potted plants because of quantities to give an adverse reac plants seem less attractive. If all else don’t worry. Do what makes you from the tropics and are hardy in their limited root space and the tion. fails, consider a hanging plant. happy. Besides, owning plants is Container. Stylish containers trendy by itself, Rydalch said, so can make just as much of an impact either way, you will be in the cool as the plants they house. crowd. “It’s just becoming a real decorat ing asset,” Rydalch said. In recent Melissa Davlin may be years, she said, planters have reached at 208-735-3234 or become available in every color and [email protected].

Photos by MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News Debra Rydalch, owner of Plantscaping, stands next to one of the many plants that she maintains in local businesses throughout Magic The golf ball in this Schefflera was placed Valley. there by Debra Rydalch’s plant supplier. Your plant guide Having trouble deciding which plant to leafy plant that comes in many vari- leaves. Produces several baby plants Hoya — A fragrant, blooming plant that add to your home? Take a look at eties. that are easy to repot. Perfect for flourishes with minimal care. these popular choices. Peace lily — A flowering plant that beginners. Iris — A bulb that can be grown Philodendron — Hardy tree-like plants comes in a variety of sizes. Loves low Snake plant — Also called “mother-in- indoors or out. Comes in a range of that like medium light and high humid- light and is especially popular for law’s tongue” because of the sharp colors. Apostles are a good choice for ity. Can be toxic to cats. improving indoor air quality. shape of the leaves. Another great beginners. For a challenge, try the Fern — A low-light, humidity-loving, Spider plant — Has long, narrow choice for beginners. Japanese iris. Ficus, with Pothos at its base Home & Garden 2 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 HOME & GARDEN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho The case for indoor humidifiers in the winter

DEAR JIM: I am in the mold and microbe growth in a Vicks ultrasonic humidifier market for a room humidifi- SENSIBLE the wick. Some of the wicks in my own bedroom at er, but I do not know which are treated with an antimi- night. type is best for my home. HOME crobial substance. These DEAR JIM: We have an Can using one really reduce models usually have a three- electric water heater. When my heating bills even James speed fan. The high speed we go away on vacation, I though evaporating water Dulley can be noisy, so this is not turn off the circuit breaker cools? Is using only one ade- the best type for the bed- to it to save electricity. Does quate for my house? room. The low speed should it make sense to also turn it — Greg S. be quiet enough, though, so off during the daytime when DEAR GREG: Properly The amount of moisture as to not interrupt sleep. we are at work? — Bob M. humidified air is not only evaporation from your skin If your children tend to get DEAR BOB: It will save comfortable and healthy, but is greater when the indoor colds, a warm mist humidifi- some energy to turn off the it can reduce your heating air is too dry. This makes er would be good. These boil water heater during the day- bills. The electricity usage by you feel chilly. By properly the water to create the water time if you have an old most standard room humidi- humidifying the air, you can vapor. The steam is mixed water heater. The savings are fiers is typically less than a feel comfortable at a lower with room air before it less for a new one because 100-watt light bulb. room temperature. This comes out so it is not too of the higher level of tank Ones with built-in allows you to set the furnace hot. Germ-free models also insulation. humidistats automatically thermostat lower, and you include a UV (ultraviolet During the summer when switch on and off, so even should end up saving much James Dulley light) purifier chamber to there is huge peak electricity less electricity is consumed. more energy than the This evaporative room humidifier outputs much moisture in front of further sanitize the air. demand for air-condition- You are correct that there humidifier uses. You will These include a humidistat ing, it will help reduce the Dulley’s fireplace in his living room. Notice the three-speed control knob. is a cooling effect when also be more comfortable. and use about 260 watts of peak by switching the water water evaporates, so run- The proper type of room electricity. heater off. Your utility com- ning a humidifier will cool humidifier depends upon Cooking, bathing and fiers use a wick material Another design uses ultra- pany may reduce your elec- the room air slightly. This your family’s needs. One or washing clothes and dishes which naturally draws up sonic waves to create the tric rate if you allow them to same evaporation process of two room humidifiers are also adds much moisture to water from a tank. A fan water vapor mist. do it remotely when needed. moisture from your skin also generally enough for an the room air. inside the humidifier forces These are the most energy makes you feel cool; this is energy-efficient house. For daytime use, an evap- room air through the wick. efficient using only about 50 Send inquiries to James how perspiration cools your Humidity tends to naturally orative type of humidifier is Evaporative humidifiers watts of electricity. A very Dulley, 6906 Royalgreen body during summer or migrate throughout the effective and the least are easy to keep clean which quiet fan is used to blow the Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 when you are active. house. expensive. These humidi- is important to minimize mist out into the room. I use or visit www.dulley.com. Fending off stink bugs By Scott Aker This species of stink bug, A mulch for all seasons Special to The Washington which feeds on a wide vari- Post ety of host plants, is most damaging to fruit and veg- By Joel M. Lerner Q. I’ve had a terrible time etable crops. Green beans, Special to The Washington with stink bugs in the veg- peaches and raspberries are Post etable garden, and the kids most affected, in my experi- are finding them in the ence. The insects are partic- WASHINGTON — Mulch is house. So I know they will ularly damaging to raspber- a gardening mainstay return in the next growing ries because their scent ren- because it protects and nur- season. Do you have any ders the berries inedible. tures plants while improving suggestions for getting rid of The best way to control the look of many landscapes. them? I’ve been thinking of them outdoors is to destroy Plants need different types of ordering some praying man- their eggs, which are yellow mulches depending on the tid egg masses. If the man- and massed in groups of 20 season. tids won’t work, can you to 30 on the undersides of There are many materials suggest other environmen- leaves. Check for them to pick among: bark chips, tally safe methods of des- weekly from mid-spring shredded bark, salt hay, tinking my garden? through early summer. shredded wood in natural A. I suspect that you are Hatching nymphs can be colors or dyed (usually black, referring to an insect with a controlled with insecticidal brown or red), gravel, shred- long name and a short his- soap. ded recycled rubber from tory in the U.S., the brown The adults are difficult to tires, shells, pine needles and marmorated stink bug. It is control. In commercial peat moss. You can even use an accidental import from apple orchards, a pesticide ground corn cobs, cocoa Asia, and its numbers have containing kaolin clay has mulch (unhealthy for dogs), been increasing in recent been used to prevent feed- or licorice root, which is a years. Praying mantids may ing injury, but the clay must rare find, but very fluffy, dark Photos for The Washington Post by Sandra Leavitt Lerner kill some of them, but there be washed off the fruits at and handsome. Rich, friable composted materials condition the earth. will never be enough man- harvest. In the home garden, I suggest avoiding stone as percolation of water and cir- tids to provide meaningful handpick any bugs you find. mulch on planting beds culation of air. control. Mantids are territo- When autumn arrives, clean because of the difficulty of Compost helps discourage rial and will duel to the up the garden to deny the getting to the earth. You can’t many root rot diseases and death with any neighboring bugs and their eggs winter work compost into soil with a drainage problems. When mantids. shelter. Thorough weeding rock coating over the surface, the soil isn’t frozen, digging Stink bugs are primarily a in spring will also reduce so plants are deprived of the liberal amounts of compost nuisance inside the home, their habitat. Stink bugs ongoing replenishment of into the earth around a but they are a bane for veg- often start feeding on weeds organic material. And plant’s roots applies compost etable gardeners. Indoors, and then move into veg- because organic material is as fertilizer, adds moisture- they don’t feed on anything etable crops as the season the most difficult element to holding ability and improves during the winter, but they progresses. retain in the soil, you want to aeration. do emit a strong odor if dis- be able to add more. Where the soil is bare and turbed. Check for gaps Scott Aker is a horticultur- Because it doesn’t decay, lacks plants or roots, you can around windows and doors, ist at the U.S. National though, ornamental stone Ornamental, stone mulch works well for areas with heavy foot traffic. mulch the soil by digging and seal them. Arboretum. mulch is helpful for covering three inches of compost on problem areas such as com- leaves that fall into the bed, Organic mulch can be laid the surface into eight to 10 pacted soil resulting from as long as they aren’t piled over stems of tender plants, inches of dirt. That is winter heavy foot traffic. It can also too thick. Leaf mold (partially such as roses, as high as it will mulching that will pay off provide color in the garden composted leaves) is good pile — 12 inches or more, next summer. Plants you can walk all over when used in grays, tans, winter mulch, too. It is best provided it is removed before There are other options for pinks, reds, blues, browns or composted for a season so it growth begins in spring. And mulch that can be used now By Scott Aker the effort to introduce con- shades of black, and is avail- can decay, but you can chop a two- to four-inch covering to enrich the soil for spring. Special to The Washington sumers to alternatives to able in sizes ranging from stems and leaves with a of mulch will offer winter Annual rye or hairy vetch Post turf. In my garden, I have a pea-sized to three to four string trimmer, or rotary protection for tender bulbs planted now can be dug path that is a rich tapestry inches in diameter. Be sure to mower on its highest setting, and perennials. under in spring. Q. You occasionally advise of many of the plants mar- lay the rock over landscape and let the material decay The most beneficial mate- Do this preparation in win- readers on plants that keted as Stepables by the fabric. where it falls. The leaves that rial would be organic mulch ter during temperate weather will take foot traffic and can Under a Foot Plant Co. To mulch with biodegrad- drop are some of the best to condition the soil as water when conditions aren’t soggy, be substituted for lawn The company is forthright able materials, try newspaper nutrients for the plants that and air percolate through it. and the organic material will grass. Have you heard of a about how much traffic two to three sheets thick. This grow under them. This should be partially to be in the bed ready to be cul- line of plants called each type of plant can take, recycles paper and replaces So, should you mulch your fully decomposed so it does- tivated or dug into the soil in Stepables? reporting, for instance, that landscape fabric. When plant beds? Yes. Does all n’t mat together, inhibiting spring. A. Stepables are part of a Elfin thyme can put up with paper decays, it can be tilled mulch offer the same value? marketing program of about human feet three or more into the soil. Use this process No. 150 plants chosen and test- times a day and that the when preparing beds for Shredded wood and bark ed to tolerate the effects of Sternkissen dianthus will planting in spring. Lay an mulches can mat together, CORNER feet. Many, such as take only occasional foot inch or two of compost or repelling water and discour- CLEANING chamomile and thyme, have traffic. leaf mold over the newspaper aging air circulation to the been used in gardens for to hold it in place and speed roots of plants. They can, uestion: centuries. Others, such as Scott Aker is a horticulturist its decay. however, protect the roots Over the holidays I had creeping wire vine, are new at the U.S. National For winter, compost is and stems that are tender to Qa dish of red hot can- to garden centers. I applaud Arboretum. excellent mulch, as are the freezing temperatures. dies on my end table. My cat knocked them off onto the fl oor. h en my dog (who will eat anything), gob- The Times-News is search- torn-up jeans? 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TWIN FALLS FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: A chilly day with partly cloudy skies. Highs near 30. Today Tonight Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday City Hi Lo Prcp Tonight: Increasing clouds through the night. Lows around Boise 27 19 0.00” 25. Burley 16 14 0.01” Challis 16 2 0.00” Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Snow chances look small. Highs Coeur d’ Alene 23 3 0.00” 35 to 40. Idaho Falls 12 5 0.01” Jerome 16 16 n/a Lewiston 19 9 Trace Lowell 24 8 0.00” Malad not available BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST Partly cloudy and Partly to mostly Mostly cloudy, a Mixed clouds and Malta 16 14 0.00” Partly cloudy and Scattered mainly Pocatello 14 8 0.07” Today:A chilly day with partly cloudy skies. Highs near 30. chilly cloudy slight chance of sunshine seasonal high clouds Rexburg 12 5 Trace Tonight: Increasing clouds through the night. Lows around snow Salmon 12 -9 0.00” Stanley 14 -3 0.01” 20. High 29 Low 25 39 / 27 38 / 25 41 / 28 39 / 28 Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Snow chances look small. Highs ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS 35 to 40. Barometric Sunrise and Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 19 Yesterday Trace Yesterday’s Maximum 21% 6 pm barometer Today Sunrise: 7:57 AM Sunset: 5:45 PM Yesterday’s Low 17 Month to Date 0.56” Yesterday’s Minimum 17% Yesterday 25.88 in. Wednesday Sunrise: 7:56 AM Sunset: 5:47 PM SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High/Low 38 / 21 Normal Month to Date 1.12” Today’s Maximum 67% Thursday Sunrise: 7:55 AM Sunset: 5:48 PM Skies will generally be partly cloudy today. Snow looks Record High 52 in 1998 Year to Date 3.89” Today’s Minimum 40% Friday Sunrise: 7:54 AM Sunset: 5:49 PM to stay north of the region today, but will move in Record Low -2 in 1985 Normal Year to Date 4.18” A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Saturday Sunrise: 7:53 AM Sunset: 5:51 PM Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday tonight. Light snow showers are possible Wednesday U. V. INDEX Coeur d’ and temperatures will be a bit higher. Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 17 to 16 Tonight’s Lows 1 to 7 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Today Moonrise: 8:36 AM Moonset: 7:26 PM 27/23 BOISE Partly cloudy today. A slight chance 3 of snow tonight. Mostly cloudy and Wednesday Moonrise: 8:58 AM Moonset: 8:31 PM Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 25 The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming Thursday Moonrise: 9:18 AM Moonset: 9:36 PM warmer Wednesday with a small First Qtr. Full Moon Last Qtr. New Moon more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com chance of rain and snow showers. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston 33/31 Today Tomorrow Thursday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Highs/Lows 31 to 36 / 25 to 30 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 Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Boise 33 27 pc 41 25 mx 39 26 pc Atlanta 63 51 r 57 36 r Orlando 80 58 pc 79 58 pc Acapulco 83 71 pc 83 71 pc Moscow 32 30 ls 32 30 ls 26/21 Bonners Ferry 26 21 ls 29 21 ls 30 25 ls Atlantic City 32 29 ls 32 29 ls Philadelphia 29 26 ls 37 23 mx Athens 62 48 pc 59 47 pc Nairobi 77 54 sh 77 52 sh Partly cloudy today. Hazy Burley 29 19 pc 38 27 mx 37 23 pc Baltimore 30 30 ls 34 24 mx Phoenix 61 40 pc 64 44 su Auckland 70 52 sh 72 55 pc Oslo 27 24 pc 33 21 pc in the valleys. Mountain Challis 14 13 mc 32 17 ls 30 18 ls Billings 27 20 pc 37 17 mx Portland, ME 26 11 su 28 19 ls Bangkok 94 72 pc 94 71 pc Paris 4430pc 4228pc snow developing tonight. Coeur d’ Alene 27 23 ls 30 23 ls 31 27 ls Birmingham 70 50 r 51 30 sh Raleigh 46 42 r 61 40 sh Beijing 39 18 pc 45 24 pc Prague 35 29 pc 33 26 pc A chance of snow all Elko, NV 29 20 ls 38 21 ls 37 22 pc Boston 29 21 pc 32 23 ls Rapid City 24 12 pc 36 15 pc Berlin 35 26 pc 36 22 pc Rio de Janeiro 73 68 r 80 67 sh Eugene, OR 46 36 r 48 32 sh 45 33 pc Charleston, SC 60 54 mc 66 52 sh areas Wednesday. Reno 39 20 pc 45 22 pc Buenos Aires 84 68 th 87 68 th Rome 51 44 sh 54 44 pc McCall Gooding 31 26 pc 41 28 ls 40 26 pc Charleston, WV 34 31 sn 33 23 ls Sacramento 56 36 su 61 39 su Cairo 78 52 pc 79 48 pc Santiago 90 56 pc 92 55 pc Grace 24 11 pc 33 20 ls 31 15 ls Chicago 18 9 sn 24 19 pc St. Louis 20 14 ls 23 14 pc Dhahran 74 60 pc 74 57 pc Seoul 34 22 pc 40 28 pc Salmon 18/13 Hagerman 32 24 pc 42 26 ls 41 24 pc Cleveland 23 17 ls 23 15 ls St.Paul 14 4 pc 21 13 mc Geneva 31 18 pc 33 15 pc Sydney 78 64 r 83 60 pc 16/14 Hailey 18 11 pc 32 17 ls 35 17 mx Denver 3019pc4924pc San Antonio 54 35 r 56 35 r Hong Kong 58 58 r 67 63 pc Tel Aviv 66 64 pc 70 63 pc Idaho Falls 19 11 pc 30 23 ls 27 16 pc Des Moines 15 6 ls 27 16 pc San Diego 66 47 pc 70 53 su Jerusalem 70 52 pc 77 53 pc Tokyo 4832pc 4539pc Kalispell, MT 19 17 ls 30 20 ls 26 23 ls Detroit 21 14 ls 22 15 ls San Francisco 53 44 su 61 48 su Johannesburg 76 59 sh 70 56 sh Vienna 37 32 ls 35 29 ls Jackpot 22 8 pc 33 15 pc 32 13 pc El Paso 61 34 sh 63 32 pc Seattle 42 38 r 43 35 r Kuwait City 70 53 pc 70 52 pc Warsaw 37 30 pc 36 30 pc Jerome 21 12 pc 35 18 ls 38 18 mx Fairbanks -4 -22 mc -12 -32 mc Tucson 56 33 pc 63 33 pc London 46 39 pc 44 35 r Winnipeg 12 12 pc 29 0 ls Caldwell Lewiston 33 31 ls 41 33 mx 41 35 pc Fargo 9 2 pc 20 5 ls Washington, DC 31 31 ls 34 26 mx Mexico City 72 44 pc 72 43 pc Zurich 27 15 ls 27 6 pc 35/25 Idaho Falls Malad City 28 12 pc 37 21 ls 35 16 ls Honolulu 75 59 sh 78 64 sh Malta 26 16 pc 35 24 mx 34 20 pc Houston 65 39 r 48 36 r Boise Sun Valley 19/11 McCall 18 13 ls 28 11 ls 27 11 ls Indianapolis 25 17 sn 25 14 mc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 33/27 26/6 Missoula, MT 19 17 ls 31 24 ls 28 25 ls Jacksonville 73 56 pc 77 53 sh Pocatello 27 16 pc 36 25 ls 34 20 ls Kansas City 19 7 ls 30 16 pc -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Pocatello Portland, OR 41 36 r 46 35 sh 45 35 pc Las Vegas 52 33 su 55 37 su Rupert Mountain Home 27/16 Rupert 29 21 pc 38 29 mx 37 25 pc Little Rock 38 27 r 35 24 mx 29/21 Rexburg 17 9 pc 28 20 ls 24 14 pc Los Angeles 65 44 su 70 48 su 34/25 Richland, WA 35 29 mx 38 28 r 41 30 pc Memphis 35 29 mx 36 25 ls Burley Rogerson 29 26 pc 39 28 ls 38 26 pc Miami 78 67 pc 81 65 pc Salmon 16 14 mc 34 18 ls 32 19 ls Milwaukee 18 10 ls 20 16 pc Twin Falls 29/19 Fronts 29/25 Salt Lake City, UT 31 21 pc 38 25 ls 40 25 pc Nashville 44 31 r 35 24 mx Spokane, WA 27 21 mc 34 23 pc 33 26 mc New Orleans 75 59 pc 60 44 sh H Yesterday’s State Extremes: 28 at Caldwell Low: -9 at Salmon Stanley 22 4 pc 33 4 ls 33 8 ls New York 30 24 ls 35 26 ls H Cold Sun Valley 26 6 pc 37 6 ls 37 10 ls Oklahoma City 30 16 mx 40 24 pc weather key: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, Yellowstone, MT 13 3 ls 21 4 ls 20 2 ls Omaha 17 5 mc 30 18 pc mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, th-thunderstorm, w-wind L Warm CANADIAN FORECAST Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Calgary 26 16 pc 24 17 pc Saskatoon 29 5 ls 29 -1 ls “Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes Cranbrook 11 9 ls 22 17 pc Toronto 18 15 pc 22 12 ls Valid to 6 p.m. today Edmonton 23 19 pc 30 20 ls Vancouver 36 35 ls 38 35 pc Occluded true happiness. It is not attained through Kelowna 23 15 ls 29 20 ls Victoria 44 40 r 43 40 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: Lethbridge 23 19 pc 30 20 ls Winnipeg 12 12 pc 29 0 ls High: 87 at Laredo, Texas self-gratiﬁ cation but through ﬁ delity to a Regina 21 10 pc 28 3 ls Low: -46 at Allagash, Maine worthy purpose.” Helen Keller More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Get up to date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623

AROUND THE NATION ICHIGAN branches of government is M before a federal appeals court. Rove’s lawyer, Robert Dad’s confession baffles 93-year-old freezes Luskin, did not return to death, owed utility phone messages seeking more than $1,000 comment. BAY CITY, Mich. — A 93- U.S. Supreme Court year-old man froze to death cops in missing-boy case inside his home just days says passenger in car after the municipal power By Denise Lavoie company restricted his use can be frisked Associated Press writer of electricity because of The Supreme Court ruled unpaid bills, officials said. Monday that police officers LYNN, Mass. — For Marvin E. Schur died “a have leeway to frisk a pas- months, Ernesto Gonzalez Jr. slow, painful death,’’ said senger in a car stopped for a sat in jail, refusing to say any- Kanu Virani, Oakland traffic violation even if noth- thing about the weekend last County’s deputy chief med- ing indicates the passenger summer when his 5-year-old ical examiner, who per- has committed a crime or is son, Giovanni, disappeared. formed the autopsy. about to do so. Then in November, Neighbors discovered The court on Monday Gonzalez broke his silence, Schur’s body on Jan. 17. They unanimously overruled an telling a newspaper reporter a said the indoor temperature Arizona appeals court that gruesome story: He stabbed was below 32 degrees at the threw out evidence found the boy to death, dismem- time, The Bay City Times during such an encounter. bered him in the bathtub, put reported Monday. The case involved a 2002 his remains in plastic grocery “Hypothermia shuts the pat-down search of an Eloy, bags and dumped them in whole system down, slowly,’’ Ariz., man by an Oro Valley trash bins around the city. Virani said. “It’s not easy to police officer, who found a The account baffled prose- die from hypothermia with- gun and marijuana. cutors, police and Gonzalez’s out first realizing your fin- The justices accepted lawyer — all of whom have gers and toes feel like they’re Arizona’s argument that traf- said there was no evidence burning.’’ fic stops are inherently dan- found in his apartment to Schur owed Bay City gerous for police and that corroborate his story. Electric Light & Power more pat-downs are permissible The alleged confession also than $1,000 in unpaid elec- when an officer has a rea- stunned Gonzalez’s ex-girl- tric bills, Bay City Manager sonable suspicion that the friend, Daisy Colon, who had Robert Belleman told The passenger may be armed spent more than three ago- Associated Press on Monday. and dangerous. nizing months pleading for A city utility worker had The pat-down is allowed if word of her son. installed a “limiter’’ device to the police “harbor reason- “It’s lies,’’ Colon said recent- restrict the use of electricity able suspicion that a person ly. “Why would you deny hav- at Schur’s home on Jan. 13, subjected to the frisk is ing your son, then, after all AP photo Belleman said. The device armed, and therefore dan- this time, why would you In this July 2008 photo provided by his mother Daisy Colon, Giovanni Colon-Gonzalez sits on the lap of his father limits power reaching a gerous to the safety of the come out and say something Ernesto Gonzalez Jr., at a restaurant in Lynn, Mass. The boy disappeared in August 2008 during a visit with his home and blows out like a police and public,’’ Justice like that? He wants the atten- father. fuse if consumption rises Ruth Bader Ginsburg said. tion. He wants people to stop past a set level. Power is not looking for Giovanni, and Lawrence McGuire, said no kind of testing police did for about how he and his father restored until the device is that’s not going to happen.’’ evidence taken during police blood in Gonzalez’s apart- had gone to the park, colored reset. M INNESOTA Police and prosecutors in searches of Gonzalez’s apartment or whether any new and watched movies together, Markings on ballot this Boston suburb declined ment backs up his story. “I tests were done after his mother said. repeated requests for com- would say the district attor- Gonzalez gave his account On Friday, Aug. 15, Colon W ASHINGTON copies upset Minn. ment from The Associated ney is skeptical,’’ McGuire from jail, where he was being dropped Giovanni off again. House Judiciary Press. They have not said told The Daily Item of Lynn. held on child endangerment Witnesses said they saw the Senate case publicly whether they believe McGuire did not return calls charges. boy on Saturday, kicking a ball chairman subpoenas ST. PAUL (AP) — The mis- Gonzalez’s account, whether from the AP. Two weeks after Gonzalez’s with his father, then accom- handling of some court they think the child is dead or Some forensic experts said alleged confession, he was panying his father to an ex-adviser Karl Rove exhibits has set back alive, or why the father would Gonzalez could have killed charged with parental kid- appointment with a therapist. The House Judiciary Republican Norm Coleman’s have confessed to such a and dismembered his son the napping and misleading But when Colon went to pick Committee chairman sub- lawsuit challenging the deed. The 36-year-old meat- way he described, then used police. The misleading-police up Giovanni on Sunday after- poenaed former White Minnesota Senate recount. packer has not been charged bleach or another strong charge was based not on what noon, no one answered the House adviser Karl Rove on Coleman’s attorneys with killing his son. cleaning agent to remove the he told the reporter, but on door. The next day, police Monday to testify about the planned to begin introduc- In the interview with The blood. But others said it is his initial insistence that he arrested Gonzalez. Bush administration’s firing ing copies of thousands of Boston Globe, Gonzalez said highly unlikely he could have had not seen his son the Authorities searched for the of nine U.S. attorneys and its rejected absentee ballots that during a visit to his apart- killed his son in such a ghast- weekend he disappeared. boy in Massachusetts, Florida prosecution of a former Tuesday, examining them ment Aug. 15-17, his son mis- ly way without leaving any Colon said she and and Puerto Rico, where Democratic governor. individually over about six behaved by spitting, throwing trace. Gonzalez lived together until Gonzalez and Colon were Rep. John Conyers, D- days. They want a three- bottles, ripping a bedsheet “If someone shed blood Giovanni was 2. She said she born and have family. Mich., said the ongoing legal judge panel to add the reject- and jabbing him in the back and they cleaned it up, you ended their relationship after Police found blood on a battle to get Rove and other ed absentees to the recount, with a pen. can still find it,’’ said Gary Gonzalez swung a chair at mop in the apartment and former Bush administration and say the ballots could be On Sunday, the day Rini, a former police officer her, hitting a cabinet behind said Gonzalez had a cut and aides to testify may have key to Coleman overtaking Giovanni was supposed to go and crime-scene investigator her. While they were together, bandaged finger he would not success with a new presi- Democrat Al Franken. back to his mother, Gonzalez who is now a consultant in Gonzalez helped take care of explain. But authorities later dent in the White House. But Coleman’s representa- said, the boy was yelling when Cleveland. “The only way you Giovanni and never hurt him, said the blood was the Former President George tives had written notes on Gonzalez picked up a kitchen are not going to find it is if she said. father’s, not his son’s. W. Bush upheld Rove and some of the copies, and knife and stabbed the child. they remove the surface upon After the couple split up, Colon pleaded for two other senior aides who Franken’s attorneys object- “It happened fast,’’ he told which the blood was shed — Gonzalez petitioned a court Giovanni’s safe return on tele- asserted they did not have to ed. The judges agreed. They the Globe. “I was upset. It period.’’ In this case, that for visitation rights, and the vision and on the Internet. testify before Congress said the Coleman team must happened in a moment.’’ would require removing the boy began spending week- The National Center for about their actions in the subpoena the original Gonzalez told the reporter kitchen floor and the bathtub. ends last summer with his Missing & Exploited Children White House. envelopes. That process he loved his son and regretted Steve O’Connell, a father. put up thousands of posters. The legal dispute between could be lengthy. killing him. spokesman for the district After the first two visits, The case was also featured on the executive and legislative — wire reports Gonzalez’s lawyer, attorney, would not say what Giovanni chattered happily “America’s Most Wanted.’’ FINALLY, GOOD NEWS! LOWER PRICES BOOST HOUSING SALES AGRIBUSINESS 4 Stocks and commodities, Agribusiness 2 / Classifieds, Agribusiness 5-10 Dow Jones Industrials ▲ 38.47 | Nasdaq composite ▲ 12.17 | S&P 500 ▲ 4.62 | Russell 2000 ▲ 5.7 AAgribusiness TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009 BUSINESS EDITOR JOSHUA PALMER: (208) 735-3231 [email protected] FUEL REPORT The average price for fuel in south-central Gould: Ag department budget cuts not dire Idaho has plummeted to record lows. The average prices for a gallon of regular- be removed from the state’s gener- tions of about $2.96 million, and some cost cutting,” she added. grade gasoline in the region was $1.74, Some positions and al fund and does not represent the he has already cut about $130 mil- The voluntary cuts included while the average price for diesel was agency’s entire funding, which lion from 2009 spending. holding four vacant positions $2.19. programs will be frozen includes dedicated funds and fed- According to the Associated open, three in the water-quality The national average for a gallon of gaso- eral funds. The general fund repre- Press, the 30 percent cut to the Ag arena, working with the Idaho line was $1.84, while the average in to compensate for cuts sents about 32 percent of that total Department amounts to $5.3 mil- Department of Water Resources to Idaho was $1.68, according to the AAA funding. lion. make sure there are “no holes” in Fuel Gauge Report. By Carol Ryan Dumas For example, the budget cut Gould said her agency has the state’s water-quality efforts, Light, sweet crude for March delivery fell Ag Weekly writer includes one-time funding appro- already restructured the budget to she said. 74 cents to settle at $45.73 after fluctu- priated to fight Eurasian milfoil meet the recommended cuts The other position is in range ating throughout the day. Gasoline A budget cut of 30 percent to the and noxious weeds. under the Department’s voluntary management. futures rose just over 2 cents to $1.18 a Idaho State Department of “Some of that has been replaced zero-based budget this year. “We’re doing some streamlining gallon. Agriculture, announced by by federal funding,” Gould said. She said the agency had worked in that respect,” she said, “saving Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, is not In his State of the State address, on restructuring all summer. money out of operating and as steep as it sounds, said ISDA Otter announced $217 million in “The governor has been great administration costs.” Gas prices Director Celia Gould. proposed budget cuts in 2010 from about giving us the latitude to do Twin Falls: Maverik Country Stores, 120 She said the cut in funding will the original fiscal 2009 appropria- what we needed to do to make See CUTS, Agribusiness 2 Sixth Ave. W.: $1.67 Jerome: Flying J, 5350 U.S. Highway 93: $1.67 Burley: Smith’s Fuel, 937 E. Main St.: MARKET $1.65 Diesel prices Researchers: FORECAST Twin Falls: Fil Mart-Phillips 66, 1612 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.: $2.31 Forecast looks Jerome: Flying J, 5350 U.S. Highway 93: $2.20 Climate change will impact down on beef, Burley: Smith’s Fuel, 937 Main St.: $2.07 wheat and dairy *Price quotes by Mapquest.com as of Monday afternoon. Subject to change at — potatoes and anytime. hay remain strong TimesNews staff COMMODITY PRICES WATER SUPPLY BEEF: ▼ Regional changes in precipitation may Cattle markets are chal- Dairy lenged, with producers Block Close Change require new approach to management facing increased produc- Average price $1.070 +.006 tion costs, and slower By Cindy Snyder global and domestic Barrel TimesNews correspondent demand. Stymied by a U.S. Average price $1.098 +.025 economic recession, cattle Butter BOISE — Snowpack data confirms what markets have shifted up Average price $1.121 -.011 older Magic Valley residents remember: Winter and down in short time used to mean a lot more snow. periods. Whey protein concentrate Researchers say that if the trend continues, streamflow lev- Average price $.54 — els and how it is allocated will change significantly during ▼ Class III milk the next 50 years. WHEAT: Average price $15.28 — The April 1 snowpack — a critical factor in deter- Volatile grain prices mining stream flow and irrigation water supplies have decreased signifi- Class IV milk through the summer — has declined 30 percent to cantly from their previous Average price $10.35 — 60 percent in the Pacific Northwest during the last high points. Prudent man- 50 years. agement and forward con- Much of the loss is in the mid-level elevation tracting find most produc- Feed sites, said Rick Allen, a professor of water resources ers in the Northwest engineering at the University of Idaho’s Kimberly poised for positive finan- Corn (Per 100 pounds) Extension and Research Center. cial returns. Looking for- Dairy Feed Supply $7.75 — “That means there is either less snow or an earlier ward, wheat growers Land O’Lakes $7.00 — melt,” he said. insuring crops with Rangen $7.25 — Over the last 100 years, the average annual Revenue Coverage are best temperature for the region has positioned for the volatile Barley (Per 100 pounds) only risen by 1.5 degrees. But the commodities markets. Rangen $6.40 — greatest temperature change Ogden $7.07 +.12 has occurred during the winter ▼ Pocatello $5.65 — months. DAIRY: Burley $6.00 — Winters are now 2.7 degrees warmer (Arrow down) Declining than in the past and that affects both snow milk prices overshadow a accumulation and runoff, Allen told water profitable 2008 for dairy Hay (Mid/Ton) users and managers during the Idaho Water producers throughout the Alfalfa(Supreme) Low $150 High $150 Northwest. Rather than Alfalfa(Good) Low $135 High $135 See WATER, Agribusiness 3 expanding, dairies are Alfalfa(Fair) Low $120 High $120 building capital in antici- pation of continued low prices. Small grain ▲ Soft white wheat HAY: ▼ Rangen Ask N/A Hay demand and Ogden $4.72 -.03 prices in the Northwest Pocatello $4.55 — has slackened. By Burley $4.25 — September, market activ- Schafer leaving USDA with head held high ity slowed, pushing prices downward. In Outgoing secretary was key in developing December, alfalfa prices Livestock $50 per ton reduction. Alfalfa and straw have Lambs and hogs loans for alternative fuel producers been the hardest hit by Feeder lambs Low $64 High $98 softening demand. Fat lambs Low $87 High $97 By James MacPherson “I don’t have any interest in the Breeding ewes Low N/A High N/A Associated Press writer legislative branch — I’m just not a ▲ Feeder hogs Low $50 High $70 legislative branch type of guy,” he POTATOES: ▼ Fat hogs Low $41 High $48 BISMARCK, N.D. — Outgoing U.S. said Wednesday. “I don’t have any Fueled by historically Price quotes as of Monday afternoon. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer plans or visions of any elected high prices, potato grow- Prices subject to change at any time. said he leaves Washington, D.C., office.” Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture ers are concerned about To be included in this table, call with a sense of accomplishment and He said he is packing up and leav- Departing U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed a recent upswing in pro- Joshua Palmer at 2087353231. no regrets — and no plans to run for ing Washington for a long road trip Schafer and Deputy Secretary Conner hold a duction. However, if another office. through the South with his wife, news conference call with reporters dis- prices remain strong, More commodities on B2 Schafer, who was North Dakota’s Nancy, before returning to their cussing administration accomplishments. most growers’ financial Republican governor from 1992 to North Dakota home in a few weeks. position remains strong 2000, has long ignored the urging of Bush nominated Schafer in the Senate. Schafer was confirmed in 2009. fellow Republicans, including for- October 2007 to replace former last January during heated debate mer President Bush, to seek a U.S. Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns, who Information provided by RESERVOIR LEVELS Senate seat. left the agriculture post to run for See SCHAFER, Agribusiness 1 Northwest FCS. at: www.waterdistrict1.com See the full reservoir report See the full reservoir Potato stocks down 10 percent compared to previous year pared to the previous year of the limited potato production. The department of agriculture Declining demand because of lower production in During the past two years, the said potato disappearance in 2008. number of acres devoted to pota- stocks, currently at 4.1 billion prompts calls by growers The U.S. Department of to production declined as more pounds, is down from last year’s Agriculture reported that potato more growers turned to higher 4.8 billion pounds. to curb production stocks on Jan. 1 totaled 7.3 billion profit crops, such as alfalfa and Processors in Idaho and TimesNews pounds — about 850 million grains. Malheur County, Ore. used 662 1. Little Wood: 2. Lake Walcott: pounds less than the previous United Potato Growers of Idaho billion pounds of potato stocks, 34% 41% Potato stocks held by growers, year. told growers last week to curb pro- which were harvested in 2008, 3. Ririe: 4. American 5. Milner dealers and processors in Idaho Prices for potatoes have duction in 2009 as the economic during December — down 6 per- 49% Falls: 69% 88% are down about 10 percent com- strengthened since 2008 because slump limits demand for tubers. cent from the previous year. Agribusiness 2 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

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Declined 1,100 Declined 205 Declined 1,042 Most active stocks above must be worth $1 and gainers/losers $2. Unchanged 78 Unchanged 83 Unchanged 170 Mutual Fund Footnotes: e – Excapital gains distribution. f – Previous Total issues 3,176 Total issues 651 Total issues 2,924 For a complete listing of stocks and mutual funds, go to day’s quote. n Noload fund. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution New Highs 3 New Highs 3 New Highs 7 Magicvalley.com/business. All stocks are reported in real-time, costs. r – Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s – New Lows 39 New Lows 9 New Lows 102 Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r. x – Excash dividend. as well as the latest news on issues affecting the market. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial. Volume 5,183,425,125 Volume 428,742,708 Volume 1,814,154,784 COMMODITY REPORT shipping points Friday. Cuts C LOSING FUTURES Russet Burbanks Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count; 100 count. Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Mon Commodity High Low Close Change Russet Norkotahs Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count; 100 Continued from Agribusiness 1 days, it doesn’t work for us,” of their jobs. Far more were these economic times, no Feb Live cattle 83.63 82.15 82.35 - .33 count. Apr Live cattle 86.75 85.50 85.60 - .20 Baled 5-10 film bags (non Size A). The cut in operating she said, adding that June is pleased,” than upset, she on can make promises,” she Jan Feeder cattle 94.40 93.75 93.75 + .10 Russets Norkotahs Wisconsin 50-lb cartons 12.00- costs, including not filling a busy time for the agency. said. “Again, we heard a little said. Mar Feeder cattle 93.55 91.50 91.73 - 1.03 12.50; 100 count 10.50-11.00. Apr Feeder cattle 94.70 92.53 92.60 - .93 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 9.00-9.50. the four positions, repre- “We wanted to be proac- grumbling, but those folks And although the just- Feb Lean hogs 59.00 57.70 58.00 - .93 Russet Norkotahs Washington 50-lb cartons 70 count Apr Lean hogs 64.75 62.65 62.78 - 1.63 12.00-13.00; 100 count 10.00. sents 10 percent to 12 per- tive, do something when it were in the minority by a announced budget cut Feb Pork belly 81.90 79.25 80.60 - .15 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 6.50. cent of ISDA’s budget. worked for the Department long shot.” won’t be as dire as it might Mar Pork belly 82.40 80.80 80.85 - .65 Wisconsin Norkotahs 50-lb cartons 70 count; 100 Mar Wheat 610.00 590.00 592.50 + 9.75 count. “We had hoped to shift of Agriculture; we’re season- Gould said the overall appear at first glance, she May Wheat 619.00 602.00 605.25 + 9.75 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Mar KC Wheat 635.00 616.50 621.75 + 11.25 Round Reds 50-lb sacks Size A Wisconsin 10.00- some funding (into) other al in some respects,” she sentiment reflected the said it will have some effect May KC Wheat 645.50 629.00 632.75 + 11.50 11.00. Mar MPS Wheat 680.00 659.00 665.50 + 4.75 Round Reds 50-lb cartons Size A Minnesota N. areas that need some atten- said. hard-working, dedicated on the agency. May MPS Wheat 672.50 652.00 660.00 + 7.50 Dakota 10.00-10.50. tion, animal care inspec- Gould said taking the people who make up the “People might have to be Mar Corn 402.00 392.00 393.75 + 3.25 Baled 5-10 lb film bags Size A 9.75-10.25. May Corn 413.00 403.00 404.75 + 3.25 Round Whites 50-lb sacks size A Wisconsin. tions/investigations,” time at the holidays had no agency, “ready to go the a little patient as to when we Mar Soybeans 1040.00 999.00 1009.00 — May Soybeans 1047.00 1007.00 1016.75 + .50 Gould said. impact on industry groups extra mile for our ag indus- can get to their needs, but Jan BFP Milk xx.xx xx.xx 10.82 + .04 IVESTOCK Feb BFP Milk 9.48 9.48 9.36 - .02 L A voluntary cut that and no impact on the try” and she really appreci- we’ll still get the job done,” Mar BFP Milk 10.25 9.95 10.01 - .02 brought attention recently agency, although she real- ates their effort and enthu- she said. Apr BFP Milk xx.xx xx.xx 10.65 + .08 Intermountain Livestock May BFP Milk 11.02 11.02 11.11 + .11 LIVESTOCK AUCTION — Burley Livestock Market on was the agency’s decision to izes it did impact employ- siasm. While budget cuts are Mar Sugar 13.05 12.64 12.92 + .22 Thursday. Utility and commercial cows 35.00-45.00; mandate two days off with- ees. The two unpaid days off never welcome, the other May Sugar 13.23 12.91 13.13 + .19 canner and cutters 28.00-35.00; heavy feeder steers Mar B-Pound 1.3987 1.3536 1.3977 + .0224 78.00-86.25; light feeder steers 83.00-104.50; out pay for employees. “We had some employees were a one-time, cost-sav- side is that taxpayers foot Jun B-Pound 1.3970 1.3705 1.3871 + .0116 stocker steers 100.00-122.00; heavy holstein feeder Mar J-Yen 1.1340 1.1157 1.1241 - .0031 steers 45.00-61.50; light holstein feeder steers “If you get into a holdback that were upset; we also had ings measure aimed at this the agency’s budget. Jun J-Yen 1.1350 1.1294 1.1294 - .0005 40.00-50.00; heavy feeder heifers 78.00-85.00; light Mar Euro-currency 1.3197 1.2852 1.3188 + .0221 feeder heifers 82.00-97.50; stocker heifers 90.00- situation and get into June a lot of employees that we’re fiscal year. “Producers are struggling, Jun Euro-currency 1.3171 1.2840 1.3150 + .0193 120.00; slaughter bulls 45.00-57.75; Remarks: (the end of the state’s fiscal really tickled, it (positions “We’re hoping we don’t too,” she said, “people who Mar Canada dollar .8234 .8068 .8182 + .0082 Yearlings $4-5 lower. Light calves & cows steady. Jun Canada dollar .8226 .8078 .8154 + .0049 year) and have to take those saved) might have been one have to do that again, but in pay our bills.” Mar U.S. dollar 86.86 84.89 85.06 - 1.14 Feb Comex gold 916.3 889.0 905.7 + 9.9 M ETALS/MONEY Apr Comex gold 918.2 891.2 907.5 + 9.8 Mar Comex silver 12.29 11.83 12.12 + .18 May Comex silver 12.26 11.85 12.11 + .16 Key exchange rates Mar Treasury bond 130.00 128.15 128.28 - .24 NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates Schafer Jun Treasury bond 128.18 127.08 127.21 - .22 Monday, compared with late Friday in New York: Mar Coffee 122.50 118.75 122.20 + 2.55 Dollar vs: Exch. Rate Pvs Day May Coffee 124.55 121.00 124.35 + 2.55 Yen 89.02 88.76 Continued from Agribusiness 1 Mar Cocoa 2038 1964 1982 - 43 Euro $1.3137 $1.2974 May Cocoa 2013 1944 1960 - 44 Pound $1.3938 $1.3768 Mar Cotton 52.20 50.31 52.67 + 1.43 on the $290 billion farm bill. “It was awesome — I loved the job.” Swiss franc 1.1404 1.1568 May Cotton 52.13 50.44 52.09 + 1.32 Canadian dollar 1.2253 1.2340 Schafer said working on Mar Crude oil 48.59 45.25 45.83 - .64 Mexican peso 14.0785 14.0765 — Outgoing U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer Feb Unleaded gas 1.2125 1.1205 1.1570 + .0026 the massive bill, which even- Feb Heating oil 1.4838 1.4065 1.4265 - .0240 Gold Feb Natural gas 4.610 4.377 4.481 - .037 By The Associated Press tually passed in May, was the tive forms of fuel as cellu- know yet what I want to bite put my stamp on some pret- Quotations from Sinclair & Co. Selected world gold prices, Monday. highlight of his tenure as losic ethanol and for captur- into, in a long-term basis,” ty significant things, even 733-6013 or (800) 635-0821 London morning fixing: $906.50 up $30.75. London afternoon fixing: $910.25 up $34.50. agriculture secretary. ing carbon dioxide. he said. though I was there only a B EANS NY Handy & Harman: $910.25 up $34.50. NY Handy & Harman fabricated: $983.07 up $37.26. “It was awesome — I loved Last week, Schafer “I can look back and say I year,” Schafer said. NY Engelhard: $912.45 up $34.56. Valley Beans NY Engelhard fabricated: $980.88 up $37.15. the job,” he said. “You just announced a $300 million Prices are net to growers, 100 pounds, U.S. No. 1 NY Merc. gold Jan. Mon. $908.50 up $13.20. don’t get those opportuni- federal loan for Basin beans, less Idaho bean tax and storage charges. NY HSBC Bank USA 4 p.m. Mon. $903.00 up $8.00. Prices subject to change without notice. Producers ties to work with the presi- Electric Power Cooperative desiring more recent price information should contact Silver dealers. NEW YORK (AP) — Handy & Harman silver Monday dent and be part of the gov- of Bismarck to capture car- Pintos, no quote, new crop; great northerns, no $12.170 up $0.300. ernance of the United bon dioxide at the compa- quote; pinks, no quote, new crop; small reds, no H&H fabricated $14.604 up $0.360. quote, new crop. Prices are given by Rangens in Buhl. The morning bullion price for silver in London States.” ny’s coal-fired power plant Prices current Jan. 21. $12.100 up $0.640. Other Idaho bean prices are collected weekly by Bean Engelhard $12.240 up $0.860. Schafer said he’s leaving in central North Dakota. He Market News, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Pintos, Engelhard fabricated $14.688 up $1.032. the Agriculture Department said it’s the first commercial- MASSEY FERGUSON SERIES Ltd. $38; great northerns, not established; small NY Merc silver spot month Monday $12.102 up whites, not established; pinks, not established; small $0.170. reds, Ltd. $38-$43. Quotes current Jan. 21. in good order for former scale carbon sequestration Nonferrous metals Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, project at an existing coal- A.P.R. G RAINS NEW YORK (AP) — Spot nonferrous metal prices President Obama’s choice to fired power plant. Monda Aluminum -$0.6350 per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Mon. oversee the country’s food Schafer said he and his Valley Grains Copper -$1.5125 Cathode full plate, U.S. destina- O.A.C. Prices for wheat per bushel; mixed grain, oats, corn tions. and farm programs. wife have no immediate and beans per hundred weight. Prices subject to Copper $1.5720 N.Y. Merc spot Mon. change without notice. Lead — $1074.00 metric ton, London Metal Exch. “We set up a good transi- plans but want to take a long 2-3 Tie Balers PT Mower-Conditioner Soft white wheat, ask; barley, ask; oats, ask; corn, Zinc — $0.5320 per lb., delivered. tion and implementation driving tour through the ask (15 percent moisture). Prices are given daily by Gold — $910.25 Handy & Harman (only daily quote). Rangens in Buhl. Prices current Jan. 21. Gold — $908.40 troy oz., NY Merc spot Mon. team and I’m pleased about South beginning Thursday, Barley, $8.00 (48-lb. minimum) spot delivery in Twin Silver — $12.170 Handy & Harman (only daily Falls and Gooding; corn, no quote (Twin Falls only). quote). that,” Schafer said. before returning to their Prices quoted by Land O’Lakes Inc. in Twin Falls. Silver — $12.102 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Mon. He also is proud of multi- Fargo home. Prices current Jan. 21. Mercury — $650.00 per 76 lb flask, N.Y. Platinum -$935.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract). million dollar federal loans “I’m not worried about Intermountain Grain Platinum -$991.10 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Mon. POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau n.q.-not quoted, n.a.-not available r-revised for developing such alterna- keeping busy, but I don’t Intermountain Grain and Livestock Report on Monday. 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Continued from Agribusiness 1 Higher temperatures and a loss held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Columbia Basin, Klamath ing a $4.8 million cut in Users Association annual conven- of low elevation snow could mean M AGIC VALLEY on Feb. 3 and 4. The cost Basin and west of the price supports for milk. tion in January. future droughts will be both more Cheesemaking is $450 for one partici- Cascade Mountains. Tuesday’s proposal by “We are seeing snow melt start intense and longer lasting. pant or $385 per person if The plan was developed the Agriculture, Forest- four to nine days earlier,” Allen Warmer temperatures will also workshop set in T.F. two or more enroll from by growers, commodity ry and Conservation said. “The earlier the melt starts, increase the crops’ daily water Idaho practitioners of the same firm. associations, food proces- Committee comes on the the greater risk that water runs by requirements, and a potentially industrial cheesemaking- For more information, sors, crop consultants, U.S. heels of predictions earli- irrigation conveyances before irri- longer growing season could including plant opera- contact Paula Peterman Environmental Protection er this month that milk gation demand comes on.” mean a greater demand for irriga- tors, cheese makers, and at 208-364-6188 or Agency, and Cooperative prices are crashing and When looking at climate change tion water at a time when reser- quality assurance and paulap@ uidaho.edu or Extension and other land- could, within two models, temperature is more voirs are harder to fill. operations personnel — visit www. techhelp.org grant specialists and was months, be roughly half dependable than precipitation. If winter precipitation comes in are invited to a University http://www.tech- funded by the what farmers received a In general the models suggest the form of rain instead of snow, of Idaho Extension and help.org/> . USDA Cooperative State year ago. the Pacific Northwest will see little flooding could also become a TechHelp workshop, Research, Education, and “This is the perfect change in total precipitation, and greater threat. “Principles of Industrial Pest management Extension Services as well storm for dairy,” Julie the region may even see more Researchers said that increasing Cheesemaking,” on Feb. 3 as the Organic Farming Marie Bickford of the winter precipitation. But temper- reservoir storage to capture and 4 at the Red Lion plan available for Research Foundation and Maine Dairy Industry atures could increase 3 to 4 streamflow, as well as managing Hotel Canyon Springs in the Bullitt Foundation. Association said. “All our degrees within 100 years if more reservoirs to mitigate the risks of Twin Falls. organic potato The plan is available at farmers are squeezed to clean and green technology is both droughts and floods are just Taught by cheese and production www.ipmcenters.org the breaking point.” adopted versus a projected a few of the challenges ahead. food technologist Dean http://www.ipmcent- The recommended increase of 7 to 11 degrees if pres- “With or without climate Sommer and senior sci- A pest management ers.org> reduction in subsidies ent policies and technology are change, we’ve got to be ready on entist Mark Johnson of strategic plan for Western represents about 37 per- used going forward, Allen said. how we’re going to manage this as the Wisconsin Center for organic potato production cent of the amount offi- Putting the two projections an economy and a water user Dairy Research, the work- is now available online N ATION cials say would be need- together, Allen and regional scien- community,” Allen said. “We can’t shop will cover milk com- through the Western Maine lawmakers ed to fund the program tists believe it is likely that spring take the pain of a ‘gorilla drought’ position, coagulants and Integrated Pest Man- during the coming snowpack will continue to decline away, but maybe we can spread standardization as well agement Center. recommend cuts in fiscal year. The state — especially if winter tempera- the pain around.” as cheese technology, The report includes Department of Agri- tures keep rising. University of Idaho, along with starter cultures and ingre- insects, diseases, weeds, dairy price support culture was asked to cut “We could see more liquid pre- Idaho State University and Boise dients, pasteurization, nematodes and verte- AUGUSTA, Maine — In $4.8 million to help close cipitation so we won’t even build a State University, are collaborating cheese evaluation, yields, brates and production a fresh blow to Maine the state’s looming budg- snowpack,” Allen said. on a five-year research effort to mechanization and more. overviews of Idaho, dairy farmers, a legisla- et gap. Or the snow line could move adapt climate models to the The workshop will be California, Colorado, tive panel is recommend- — staff reports higher meaning less low elevation Upper Snake and Salmon basins snow would be available in water- including the Eastern Snake Plain Find more agribusiness news online at www.magicvalley.com sheds such as the Henry’s Fork. Aquifer.

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Trade. and Waterloo, was scalded NEW YORK — A flood of economic indicators had fall- 5.0 decline since 1980. Wheat for March delivery by high grain and fuel costs, federal bailout money pushed en 0.4 percent in November In home sales, buyers took jumped 17.25 cents to $6 a particularly in its chicken a private research group’s and a revised 1.0 percent in advantage of dramatically 4.5 bushel; March corn rose 7 business, which lost $286 monthly forecast of economic October. lower prices, especially in dis- cents to $3.975 a bushel; million for the quarter. But activity unexpectedly higher If the jump in the money tressed markets like 4.0 March oats gained 2.75 cents feed contracts executed in December, while a decline supply had been excluded, the D J F M A M J J A S O N D California, Florida and to $2.1775 a bushel; and when prices were high are in home prices boosted hous- index would have dropped a 2007 ’08 Nevada, where foreclosures SOURCE: National Association AP March soybeans surged 22 expiring, and Interim Chief ing sales. hefty 0.6 percent in of Realtors have swamped the market. cents to $10.31 a bushel. Executive Officer Leland Existing home sales rose 6.5 December, said Ian Prices in the West dropped Beef futures were higher Tollett cut poultry produc- percent in December to an Shepherdson, chief U.S. econ- could rise to 9 percent from 31.5 percent from a year ago, and pork futures traded tion 5 percent in December. annual rate of 4.74 million omist at High Frequency 7.2 percent as the country according to a home sales mixed on the Chicago units, as the median home Economics in Valhalla, N.Y. remains in an intense reces- report Monday from the Mercantile Exchange. April Home Depot to cut sales price plunged 15.3 per- The index is designed to sion through spring. National Association of live cattle rose 0.6 cent to cent to $175,400 from forecast economic activity in Job cut announcements Realtors. 86.4 cents a pound; March 7,000 jobs, close $207,000 a year ago. The the next three to six months piled up Monday. Home “Buyers will continue to feeder cattle inched up 0.2 decline is the largest year- based on 10 economic com- Depot Inc. said it plans to have an edge over sellers for cent to 92.95 cents a pound; Expo chain over-year drop in records ponents, including stock eliminate 7,000 jobs while the foreseeable future,” said February lean hogs lost 0.72 CHICAGO — Home Depot going back to 1968. prices, building permits, aver- closing four dozen of its small- Lawrence Yun, the organiza- cent to 58.2 cents a pound; Inc. plans to eliminate 7,000 Separately, the New York- age weekly manufacturing er home improvement stores. tion’s economist. and February pork bellies jobs while shutting down its based Conference Board’s hours and initial claims for Sprint Nextel Corp. said it is For all of 2008, there were advanced 1 cent to 81.75 smaller home improvement monthly forecast of economic unemployment benefits. eliminating about 8,000 posi- 4.9 million existing home cents a pound. brands as the recession con- activity increased 0.3 percent With most components tions as it seeks to cut annual sales, down more than 13 per- tinues to batter the nation’s in December. Economists sur- falling steeply, the Conference costs by $1.2 billion. cent from a year earlier, and Tyson reports 1Q housing market. veyed by Thomson Reuters Board said unemployment The Conference Board’s the lowest total since 1997. Home Depot’s plans also loss on high costs include 2,000 cuts to non- LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — store jobs, including 500 Tyson Foods Inc. announced workers in its corporate a $112 million loss Monday headquarters, while freezing Federal Reserve expected to keep rates at record lows for its first quarter, but the the pay of its officers. Most of world’s largest meat produc- the cuts affect workers at WASHINGTON (AP) — cial markets that — taken rates near zero and may offer options going forward. er also said the prices it pays Expo Design Centers, With the country stuck in a together — haven’t been seen greater insights into what At its previous meeting in for feed are receding and the YardBIRDS, Design Centers painful recession, the Federal since the 1930s. other steps might be taken to December, the Fed took the company could return to and HD Bath, a bath remod- Reserve is widely expected to While Bernanke has ease the problems. The unprecedented action of profitability within two quar- eling business. Combined, keep its key interest rate at an pledged to do all he can to Federal Open Market slashing its key rate from 1 ters. the four operate about four all-time low this week and provide relief, President Committee — the central percent to a new, targeted The loss of 30 cents per dozen locations. examine other unconven- Barack Obama and Congress bank’s main policymaking range of between zero and share in the period that Home Depot said Expo, a tional ways to lift the econo- are racing ahead to enact an group — opens a two-day 0.25 percent. Economists pre- ended Dec. 27 compares high-end retailer that sells my. $825 billion package of meeting today to assess eco- dict the Fed will leave rates at with a profit a year earlier of everything from throw pil- Fed Chairman Ben increased government nomic and financial condi- that record-low range on $34 million, or 10 cents per lows to stylish bathroom Bernanke and his colleagues spending and tax cuts to tions, review the effectiveness Wednesday and probably share, and comes even remodels, never performed are battling a three-headed revive the economy. of programs already in place through the rest of this year in though revenue rose financially. economic monster: crises in Against that backdrop, the to deal with the trio of crises a bid to help brace the econo- slightly to $6.52 billion — wire reports the housing, credit and finan- Fed is all but certain to hold and examine new relief my. Horse Monthly JANUARYJAANUARY 20092 SCSCHEDULEHHEDULE Disclaimer: The dates and times of events listed below may change.

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Wednesday evening) Free Horsemanship Course will be taught to High Limited to 10 horse and riders. Please contact Toby Lapp @ (208) 731-3315 Contact Karen Stoker at 308-3377 or Rick Schulz 308-4552. School-College Level (limited to 30 people). Located at Billingsley State or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Magic Valley Miniature Horse Club, Welcomes Registered, Non-registered Park Arena; Thousand Springs State Parks in Hagerman, Idaho. Instructor: Feb. 21st — (Registration closes @ 11:45am SHARP. 2 man ranch sorting and Long Ears (under 38 inches) horse owners. For more Information, Phil Dawson CEO America Fundraisers Inc. AFA (trained) Journeyman starts @ Noon) Magic Valley Team Sorting Association, Come have fun with contact: Debbie Emery 326-3951 or Stacy Storrer 732-0020. Blacksmith, Journeyman Trainer, AA, Ag. Mgnt.; AA, Welding; BS, Business us! Held at Copus Cove Arena (1731 E. 3900 N. Buhl). Contact: Lelsie 420- Grass Roots Cutters, which is an equestrian cutting club centrally located in –M.B. ed. The course will consist of: 1. Horse: Vital Functions-1st Aid on the 2290; Dan 308-3494; Roger 578-0351; Roy 539-6884. Twin Falls. Membership information, location details & Entry forms at www. trail. 2. How to move around the horse-and horse body language. 3. Tack- Feb. 21st (11am check in--Rodeo starts at noon) –Idaho Little Buckaroo grassrootcutters.com. fi t-and Adjustment. 4. Tools- ie; Bits- Biting steps and ½ steps. 5. Reining Rodeo, Youth Rodeo Series available to youth ages 16 and under. Held at the techniques, and aids. 6. Some problem solving. 7. Anatomy and physiology Every Saturday (12:00 -2 pm) Magic Valley Pony Club meetings at the Rocky Mountain Events Center (old Simper Barn) in Rupert, Idaho. Entry’s of the leg and feet. Must sign up by Jan. 31st by calling (208) 841-2215. Southwind Ranch in Jerome, Idaho. www.ponyclub.org or call 324-1496 for due by Feb. 14th. For more information visit www.littlebuckaroorodeo.com. more details. Jan. 28th & Feb. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th – (7:00pm) —Arrow E Arena, Twin Feb. 27th & 28th –Southern Utah/Dixie Rodeo, Hurricane, UT. Support Falls, ID. Team Roping Practices. Public is welcome to come and practice. Every Tuesday & Thursday (6pm-8pm) College of Southern Idaho CSI’s Rodeo Team. Details available at www.arrowearena.com. Equestrian Team holds meetings at the CSI Expo Center or at the Arrow E Feb. 28th & March 1st —(Time Onlys at 11am & race at 1:30pm) Spring Arena when the CSI Expo Center is being used for other events. www.ihsainc. Jan. 31st—(Time Onlys at 11am & race at 1:30pm) Super Bowl Saturday Fever Two-Day Race with Average Awards, Shu-Fly Arena; Gooding, ID. com or call 324-1496 for more details. Race, Shu-Fly Arena; Gooding, ID. Sage-land Co-approved. Open 4D AW & Sage-land Co-approved. 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This promotion Clinic by Paul Butler located at the Billingsly Creek Park (Indoor Arena) in Jan. 31st — (Registration closes @ 11:45am SHARP. 2 man ranch sorting Hagerman, ID. Participants Wanted & must pre-register (Limited to 10 Riders) will publish the starts @ Noon) Magic Valley Team Sorting Association Invitational, Bring a for more information or to pre-register contact Charlene Royce (208)539- last Tuesday Beginner and they will sort with a seasoned member. Held at Copus Cove 5804, Luann Studer (208) 731-4311 or Rochelle Shank (208) 731-9812 Arena (1731 E. 3900 N. Buhl). Contact: Lelsie 420-2290; Dan 308-3494; Silver Spurs Equestrian Team. of every month in Roger 578-0351; Roy 539-6884. March 7th & 8th (9 am-4 pm)—Blue Ribbon Training Presents: our Ag-Biz Section, Feb. 10th – (6:30 pm) High Desert Backcountry Horsemen Meeting will Horsemanship/Reining Clinic by Paul Butler located at the Billingsly Creek and online at meet at the home of Evelyn Jones in Twin Falls. 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College hoops, Sports 2 / Scoreboard, Sports 3 / MLB, Sports 4 Sports S TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009 SPORTS EDITOR MIKE CHRISTENSEN: (208) 735-3239 [email protected] Attention turns to Tampa Warner,Whisenhunt lead Steelers arrive at Super Bowl young Cardinals relaxed, confident By Bob Baum Cardinals who are mostly n’t hit me yet.” By Alan Robinson his teammates. “I would have them,” Roethlisberger said. Associated Press writer newcomers to the NFL’s Arizona coach Ken Associated Press writer played if the game had been “It’s Hines Ward, he’s going to biggest stage. After all, the Whisenhunt has been here last week.” be out here. It’s the Super TAMPA, Fla. — Thanks to franchise hasn’t played in a before, as offensive coordi- TAMPA, Fla. — The one Steelers quarterback Ben Bowl.” a strong tail wind, Kurt title game since 1947. nator of Pittsburgh’s Super question hanging over the Roethlisberger was startled Ward was hurt in the first Warner and the Arizona “Unlike probably the Bowl champions of three Pittsburgh Steelers as their anyone would doubt that one quarter of the AFC champi- Cardinals arrived in town other two, and I think defi- seasons ago. practice week begins for the of the NFL’s toughest and onship game with Baltimore ahead of schedule Monday nitely the first one, this one “It’s a little muggy out Super Bowl is whether wide most physical offensive play- and never returned. He has to get ready for an unexpect- up to this point was really here,” Whisenhunt said, receiver Hines Ward will play ers — and the Super Bowl been listed as questionable ed Super Bowl appearance. like business as usual,” he “But fortunately we’ve got a with a sprained knee. MVP three years ago — for the Super Bowl. Coach Warner, who won a Super said. “I really felt like it was week to get used to that.” Here’s the answer: would play. Mike Tomlin said Ward Bowl title with St. Louis in just another road trip. The “I’m playing,” Ward said “People ask me that ques- 2000, leads a team of whole Super Bowl thing has- See CARDINALS, Sports 4 Monday after arriving with tion and I want to smack See STEELERS, Sports 4 Ben Roethlisberger Kurt Warner

AP photos Excuses, rivalries Murray loses Down Ky. coach pleads not Under to Verdasco guilty in player’s death and the final tally The Associated Press know if this is the first case The Associated Press up Fernando Gonzalez of in which a coach has been ouncing around the Chile 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. He has LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A criminally charged in such B basketball world MELBOURNE, Australia yet to drop a set ahead of Kentucky high school foot- a death that happens occa- while eagerly await- — Andy Murray may have his quarterfinal against ball coach on Monday sionally in all levels of ath- ing the madness of March … MIKE to wait awhile before he’s sixth-seeded Gilles Simon. pleaded not guilty to reck- letics. CHRISTENSEN picked again to win a Grand “I am playing well, but less homicide in the heat- One of Stinson’s attor- No more excuses Slam tournament. you never know if it’s going related death of a 15-year- neys, Brian Butler, said the Touted by British book- to be enough,” said Nadal, old player who collapsed case won’t be settled with- Steve Gosar has been a makers as a favorite at the who had 33 winners and while running sprints at a out a trial because his client patient man this season, and Australian Open, Murray just 11 unforced errors. sweltering August practice. “is not responsible for this he’s had to be. With only one lost to No. 14 Fernando Verdasco will meet fifth- David Jason Stinson was child’s death.” returning a player from last Golden Eagles’ cause. Verdasco of Spain in five seeded Tsonga, a released without having to “Coach Stinson absolute- year’s squad, a College of With the Region 18 sets Monday in the fourth Frenchman who defeated post bond following his ly believes that he is inno- Southern Idaho men’s bas- Tournament just 10 games round. He twice blew a one- No. 9 James Blake 6-4, 6-4, arraignment. A grand jury cent of these charges. This ketball roster made up away, Gosar is anxious to see set lead and missed 7-6 (3) in a night match last week indicted Stinson, is a tragedy beyond belief almost entirely of freshman those errors replaced by exe- chances to break serve in interrupted by a fireworks who was in his first year as for (Gilpin’s) family,” Butler was bound to have some cution. the pivotal sixth game of display around the stadium head coach, in the death of said. “His heart goes out to growing pains. the deciding set. He then to celebrate Australia Day. Pleasure Ridge High School them.” But after Saturday’s 78-73 Rivalry week dropped serve in the subse- Of the top eight seeded offensive lineman Max The sophomore died home loss to No. 7 Salt Lake quent game and was beaten players, Murray will be the Gilpin. Aug. 23 of complications Community College, Gosar Some of the region’s 2-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. only one missing from the “This is not about foot- from heat stroke, three days seemed ready to see his fiercest NCAA rivals meet on All of which was a big let- quarterfinals at Melbourne ball, this is not about after collapsing at practice patience give way to his the basketball court this down for Murray, who Park. Never in the Open era coaches,” Jefferson County when the temperature felt team’s performance. week. It begins tonight as defeated No. 1 Rafael Nadal have all eight top seeds Commonwealth’s Attorney like 94 degrees. His family “I think these freshmen Utah hosts BYU (8 p.m., The and No. 2 Roger Federer in filled every spot in a Grand David Stengel said after the attended the hearing but need to realize that the Mtn.). The Cougars have had an exhibition in Abu Dhabi Slam quarterfinal lineup. hearing. “This is about an did not speak to reporters. freshman excuse is over,” the Utes number of late, this month leading to the Serena Williams lost the adult person who was However, Jeff Gilpin and said Gosar. “This is January. winning four straight. But season’s first major. first set 6-3 to 13th-seeded responsible for the health Michele Crockett, the play- We need to start playing Utah is moving in the right “I don’t know if I’ll be the Victoria Azarenka of and welfare of a child.” er’s divorced parents, have with more composure.” direction under second-year favorite for a Slam in the Belarus. Williams, annoyed Gilpin was one of six peo- jointly sued the school’s Of CSI’s four losses, three head coach Jim Boylen. next year or so after today,” with her erratic first serve, ple to die because of the coaching staff, accusing went down to the final min- Former CSI head coach he said. screamed at herself and heat in high school and col- them of negligence and utes and featured critical Nadal had a far easier lege athletics in 2008. miscues that hindered the See EXCUSES, Sports 2 time, downing 2007 runner- See MURRAY, Sports 2 Stengel said he doesn’t See DEATH, Sports 2 Sports 2 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho No.4 Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 89-81

STILLWATER, Okla. — a 6-0 mark for the first time. NO. 8 MARQUETTE 71, had 29 points and 17 wins for the second consecu- Virginia held off a late rally to Blake Griffin scored 20 of his Johnson finished with 22 NOTRE DAME 64 rebounds for the Irish. tive season and sixth time win its sixth straight over 26 points in the second half points. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — since 1994-95. The Huskies Clemson. and No. 4 Oklahoma survived Reserve Juan Pattillo, a for- Jerel McNeal had a season- Women’s Top 25 have run over their competi- The Cavaliers (16-4, 3-2 a 3-point onslaught by mer standout player at the high 27 points and Wesley tion this season, winning by Atlantic Coast Conference) Oklahoma State to escape College of Southern Idaho, Matthews made some key NO. 1 CONNECTICUT 93, an average of 34 points. They led 53-38 after Aisha with an 89-81 victory added 12 as Oklahoma won baskets down the stretch NO. 6 LOUISVILLE 65 beat then-No. 4 Oklahoma in Mohammed’s basket with Monday night in the Bedlam its fourth straight Bedlam Monday night to lead No. 8 STORRS, Conn. — Maya November, dismantled then- 14:29 to play and looked rivalry game. game for the first time since a Marquette to a 71-64 victory Moore had 27 points and 11 No. 2 North Carolina last ready to cruise. But the Tigers Oklahoma’s Austin streak that ended in 1991. over Notre Dame, the rebounds, freshman Tiffany Monday, and now blown out (12-9, 2-5) rallied behind the Johnson hit a 3-pointer from Byron Eaton scored 17 Fighting Irish’s fourth Hayes added a career-high 23 Louisville. long-distance shooting of the left wing after the points to lead Oklahoma straight loss. points, and top-ranked Kirstyn Wright. The sopho- Cowboys had cut a 14-point State (13-6, 2-3) in first-year Matthews had 16 points Connecticut routed No. 6 NO. 19 VIRGINIA 75, more, who hadn’t made a 3- deficit to one with less than 7 coach Travis Ford’s Bedlam and Dominic James added Louisville 93-65 on Monday CLEMSON 67 pointer in Clemson’s previ- minutes to play, and the debut. Obi Muonelo, James 15 for the Golden Eagles (18- night to remain unbeaten. CLEMSON, S.C. — Lyndra ous six games, hit three in a Sooners (20-1, 6-0 Big 12) Anderson and Keiton Page all 2, 7-0), who have won 10 UConn (20-0, 6-0 Big East) Littles scored 15 of her 22 row to make it 57-52. opened conference play with added 15 points. straight. Luke Harangody has opened with 20 straight points in the second half and — The Associated Press Shaq goes off on Wizards Report: Mountain WASHINGTON — West making push Shaquille O’Neal had no problem with back-to-back games at the end of a road trip, scoring 29 points for BCS auto bid Monday night as the Phoenix Suns wrapped up a McLEAN, Va. (AP) — The first-place votes after it fin- six-game East Coast swing Mountain West Conference ished an undefeated sea- with a 103-87 win over the is pushing for an automatic son by beating Alabama Washington Wizards. annual entry into the Bowl 31-17 in the Sugar Bowl. O’Neal went 10-for-14 Championship Series’ But the Utes had to force from the field, 9-for-10 from postseason lineup, USA their way in to the four big- the free throw line and had Today reported on its Web money games, which also eight rebounds in 36 min- site Monday night. include the Fiesta, Orange utes for the Suns, who sal- The newspaper said and Rose Bowls. vaged their trip by winning that presidents and chan- Only champions of the the last two games to finish cellors of the league’s nine six BCS conferences — the 3-3. O’Neal had 19 points schools, along with com- ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big and 11 rebounds in 39 min- missioner Craig 12, Pac-10 and SEC auto- utes in Sunday night’s victo- Thompson, will press for a matically qualify. ry over Atlanta. meeting with BCS coordi- Two other successful Amare Stoudemire added nator John Swofford, to dis- Mountain West teams 22 points and 15 rebounds, cuss an automatic berth this season, TCU (11-2) and Steve Nash had 14 into the BCS. and BYU (10-3), had to points and 15 assists for the “I would not be opti- settle for lesser bowls. Suns, whose 53-38 rebound- mistic,” Thompson said. TCU beat then-undefeated ing advantage helped over- “As I explained to them (the Boise State in the come their 17 turnovers. Mountain West presi- Poinsettia Bowl and BYU Caron Butler scored 28 dents), it’s a series of legal lost to Arizona in the Las points, and Antawn Jamison contracts among 11 con- Vegas Bowl. had 27 for the Wizards, but ferences, four bowls, two Utah was the first team they didn’t get much help as TV partners with yet anoth- from one of the five non- Washington lost for the 10th er TV partner coming in. I BCS leagues to qualify for time in 12 games. would not see much of a the BCS a second time. The relaxation.” Utes beat Big East champi- HEAT 95, HAWKS 79 Conference champion on Pittsburgh 35-7 in the MIAMI — Dwyane Wade Utah finished second in the Fiesta Bowl after an unde- finished with 35 points and AP Top 25, earning 16 of 65 feated 2004 season. the Heat held the Hawks without a field goal for nearly 13½ minutes during one first-half stretch. Atlanta set a franchise- futility record with its 27- Former ISU Coach faces point first half. Still, the Hawks got within seven points early in the final quar- felony theft charge ter before a quick 11-3 burst fueled by Wade and Mario The Associated Press after university official Chalmers sealed it for Miami. approached him about AP photo Daequan Cook scored 16 POCATELLO — A former financial discrepancies. points and Chalmers added Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal, left, fouls Washington Wizards center Andray Blatche Monday during the softball coach at Idaho State He was hired in February 12 points and six assists for second half of a game in Washington. University has been 2005. Miami (24-19), which moved charged with felony theft University officials say a season-best five games without center Yao Ming Devin Harris (21.8) scored 10 wasn’t nearly enough. and is accused of stealing Stocking mishandled nearly over .500. Udonis Haslem (sore right knee) for the sec- and was 4-of-17. tens of thousands of dollars $26,000 of the team’s budget had a game-high 13 ond straight game. HORNETS 101, 76ERS 86 from the team. by submitting fake expense rebounds. BUCKS 90, TIMBERWOLVES 83 NEW ORLEANS — Chris Former coach Larry reports. He has repaid near- THUNDER 94, NETS 85 MILWAUKEE — Al Jefferson Paul had 27 points, 15 assists, Stocking has been charged ly $20,000. KNICKS 104, ROCKETS 98 OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin scored 23 points and had 10 10 rebounds and seven steals with grand theft by A summons has been NEW YORK — Wilson Durant scored nine of his 18 rebounds and Ryan Gomes for his fifth triple-double of Bannock County Deputy issued for Stocking to Chandler responded to points in the third quarter, added 22 points, lifting the the season, and the New Prosecutor Ken Webster. appear in court by Feb. 11. being taken out of the start- when the Oklahoma City Minnesota Timberwolves Orleans Hornets defeated the Stocking resigned from his He faces up to 20 years in ing lineup with 18 points to Thunder outscored New over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 101-86 on coaching job in September jail and restitution. lead the Knicks to their first Jersey 31-14 on the way to a Milwaukee Bucks 90-83 on Monday night. win over Houston since 94-85 victory Monday night. Monday night. Peja Stojakovic highlighted 2004. Russell Westbrook had 13 The Timberwolves, winners a 26-point performance with Chandler’s 3-pointer with points and eight rebounds, of 10 of their last 12, snapped six 3-pointers for more than two minutes left and Jeff Green scored 13 for a four-game losing streak by New Orleans, which was gave the Knicks the lead for the Thunder, which led by as relying on Jefferson, who badly outscored inside but good at 97-96. The Knicks many as 30 in the fourth quar- roamed the paint freely with made up for it with 14 3s as a Death had lost eight straight to ter before New Jersey’s Bucks center Andrew Bogut team. Continued from Sports 1 Dr. Ronald Terjung, pro- Houston. reserves rallied to make things missing his seventh straight Thaddeus Young had 22 “reckless disregard,” with fessor of physiology in the Tracy McGrady led interesting. game with back spasms. points and Andre Miller 19 for details about their son’s department of medical sci- Houston with 20 points in Brook Lopez scored 18 for Ramon Sessions had 18 the Sixers, who lost for only health made part of the ences at the University of his second game back from a the Nets. Vince Carter, averag- points replacing Redd, Charlie the second time in their past lawsuit. Missouri, noted in a study left knee injury. ing 21.6 points per game, had Villanueva added 15 and 10 games. A doctor cleared him to for the American College of The Rockets were playing just eight on 2-of-12 shooting. Richard Jefferson 10, but it — The Associated Press participate in football in Sports Medicine in 2000 May. Crockett, in written the Creatine helped in answers to questions in the weight training but that lawsuit, disclosed that her there were no benefits in son had taken the dietary endurance performance or supplement Creatine for a aerobic function. time but stopped in July Butler said the defense Excuses Murray when football practice will explore Gilpin’s med- Continued from Sports 1 response was impressive. Continued from Sports 1 The fourth-seeded Russian started. ical history to see if he had Barret Peery will be on the Boys high school basket- drew a warning for an next faces Carla Suarez Stengel declined to any health problems, but sidelines for Utah as an ball was far and away the top obscenity. Navarro, who ousted address the use of the sup- declined to directly address assistant to Boylen. vote getter, garnering 197 The 19-year-old seven-time Grand Slam plement or any of the pos- the use of Creatine. Should be a dandy. votes. Girls high school Azarenka woke up sick and winner Venus Williams in sible evidence in the case. “But we certainly want to On Thursday, the Idaho hoops was second (137). The was dizzy and in tears the second round. Marion Creatine is a natural com- know what his health con- Vandals host Boise State in single team with the most when she quit after going Bartoli will be trying to fol- pound found in the body ditions were because we’ve an 8 p.m. contest. First-year readership interest: CSI’s down a break at 2-4 in the low her fourth-round upset that is also available as an been charged with a homi- head coach Don Verlin has men’s basketball squad, second. Azarenka needed a of No. 1-ranked Jelena over-the-counter supple- cide,” Butler said. the Vandals playing better which took home 69 votes in medical timeout in the sec- Jankovic with another win ment. Some athletes use it “Unfortunately, we have to ball and the Broncos have the weeklong survey. ond set, but lasted only 1½ over No. 7 Vera Zvonareva to increase muscle mass, look into those things faded a bit after a 12-3 start. We also asked you to name more games. of Russia. though the side effects are now.” With the game being in your favorite NBA and Williams, who has won in No. 7 Andy Roddick, the still unclear. The coroner’s office has Moscow, this could be a real regional college basketball Australia every alternate only American man still in Crockett also said her said Gilpin died of septic battle. teams. The Utah Jazz were year since 2003, next plays the draw, will play the first son had been taking shock, multiple organ fail- The teams meet again on the dominant pick in the for- Svetlana Kuznetsova, the of the men’s quarterfinals Adderall, which is pre- ure and complications Feb. 18 in Boise. mer category. In the latter 2004 U.S. Open champion. against No. 3-ranked Novak scribed to treat Attention from heat stroke, although group, one reader wrote, Olympic champion Djokovic, who beat Tsonga Deficit Hyperactivity no autopsy was conducted. The votes are in “Whoever is playing BSU.” Elena Dementieva extend- in last year’s final. Federer Disorder, and Pleasure Gilpin, who was 6-foot-2 For full survey results, visit ed her season winning will continue his quest Ridge athletic director and 220 pounds, collapsed Thanks to everyone who Magicvalley.com/blogs/spor streak to 14 matches with a to equal Pete Sampras Craig Webb confirmed in a to the turf just 15 minutes voted in our online reader- ts. 6-2, 6-2 win over Slovakia’s record 14 Grand Slam sin- separate deposition that after a teammate went ship survey. We asked you Dominika Cibulkova on gles titles in a quarterfinal the school knew he had down after they ran several what winter sports you most Mike Christensen may be Monday to reach the quar- against No. 8 Juan Martin been taking the drug “gassers” — sprints up and enjoy reading about in the reached at 208-735-3239 or terfinals in Melbourne for del Petro, a 20-year-old because it was listed on his down the field to increase Times-News and the [email protected]. the first time in 11 trips. Argentine. athlete information form. endurance. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Sports 3 SCOREBOARD Jersey 19 (Harris, Dooling 6), Oklahoma City Dallas 20 18 7 47 130 152 BASKETBALL 18 (Durant, Westbrook 4). Total Fouls—New Los Angeles 19 20 7 45 117 131 Jersey 25, Oklahoma City 14. A—18,264 Two points for a win, one point for overtime SKI REPORT NBA (19,134). loss or shootout loss. All Times MST GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN Sunday’s Games Idaho machine groomed 109 109 base 110 of EASTERN Knicks 104, Rockets 98 Eastern Conference 12, Western Conference ATLANTIC W L Pct GB Bogus Basin — Sun 10 33pm partly cloudy 112 trails 91% open, 2000 acres, 7 of 11 HOUSTON (98) Elko (Nev.), Gooding at Jerome 11, SO 15 degrees hard packed 44 49 base 60 of lifts, Mon-Fri: 9:15a-4:30p; Sat/Sun: 9 15a- Boston 37 9 .804 — Artest 4-19 2-2 11, Battier 1-2 0-0 3, Scola 6- LOCAL Monday’s Games 66 trails, 27 miles, 2400 acres 6 of 8 lifts, 4:30p. Philadelphia 21 22 .488 14½ 11 4-4 16, Alston 3-10 0-0 7, McGrady 7-20 Emmett, Glenns Ferry at Melba No games scheduled 89% open, Mon-Fri: 10a-10p; Sat/Sun: 9a- Beaver Mountain — Mon 6am 4 new pow- New Jersey 20 25 .444 16½ HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Tuesday’s Games 10p. der 61 61 base 30 of 30 trails 100% open, 3-4 20, Hayes 0-2 0-0 0, Landry 5-9 6-6 16, Wood River at Twin Falls Detroit at Columbus, 5 p.m. New York 19 25 .432 17 Wafer 3-7 2-2 9, Brooks 5-9 1-2 13, Barry 1-1 BASKETBALL Valley, Raft River, Oakley at Brundage — Mon 5 02am mclear 6 5 of 5 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. Toronto 18 28 .391 19 0-0 3. Totals 35-90 18-20 98. Washington at Boston, 5 p.m. degrees packed powder machine groomed Brian Head — Mon 6am 9 new powder 50 SOUTHEAST W L Pct GB NEW YORK (104) 6:30 p.m. Wendell Carolina at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. 47 61 base 46 of 46 trails, 25 miles, 1500 50 base 63 of 63 trails 100% open, 9 of 9 New Jersey at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. acres 4 of 5 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Fri: lifts, Mon-Thu: 9:30a-4p; Fri: 9:30a-9p; Sat: Orlando 33 10 .767 — Harrington 5-12 2-2 13, Lee 7-13 3-5 17, Hagerman at Twin Falls Jeffries 1-2 1-2 3, Duhon 5-11 0-0 12, Philadelphia at Florida, 5:30 p.m. 9:30a-4:30p; Sat/Sun: 9:30a-4:30p. 9:30a-9p Sun: 9:30a-4p. Atlanta 26 18 .591 7½ Christian Montreal at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Lookout Pass — Mon 8am packed powder Brighton — Mon 5:44am 15 new powder Miami 24 19 .558 9 Richardson 2-5 3-4 7, Robinson 8-15 2-2 19, Chandler 6-10 5-6 18, Thomas 3-8 4-4 11, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 6 p.m. machine groomed 56 82 base 34 of 34 machine groomed 90 90 base 66 of 66 Charlotte 18 26 .409 15½ Atlanta at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. trails, 4 of 4 lifts 100% open, Mon, Wed-Fri: trails 100% open, 26 miles, 1050 acres, 6 Washington 9 35 .205 24½ Gallinari 0-2 4-4 4. Totals 37-78 24-29 104. Dietrich at Richfield TV SCHEDULE Houston 23 35 22 18 — 98 Anaheim at Phoenix, 7 p.m. 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p; open Wed-Mon. of 6 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p Sun: CENTRAL W L Pct GB New York 29 26 19 30 — 104 Kimberly at Filer MEN’S COLLEGE Buffalo at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Magic Mountain — Sun Open Thu-Sun 9am 9a-4p. San Jose at Colorado, 7 p.m. packed powder machine groomed 53 63 Deer Valley — Mon 5:27am 8 new packed Cleveland 34 8 .810 — 3-Point Goals—Houston 10-33 (McGrady 3-9, Magic Valley Christian at Bliss BASKETBALL Wednesday’s Games Detroit 24 19 .558 10½ Brooks 2-3, Barry 1-1, Wafer 1-1, Battier 1-2, 5 p.m. base 14 of 14 trails 3 of 3 lifts, 100% powder machine groomed 71 71 base 96 Milwaukee 22 26 .458 15 Alston 1-7, Artest 1-10), New York 6-21 Camas County at Murtaugh N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. open, Thu/Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; open of 99 trails 98% open, 22 of 22 lifts, Mon- ESPN — Kentucky at Buffalo at Calgary, 6 p.m. Thu-Sun. Fri: 8:30a-4:15p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4:15p. Chicago 18 27 .400 17½ (Duhon 2-6, Chandler 1-1, Thomas 1-3, Rigby at Minico Chicago at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Indiana 17 27 .386 18 Harrington 1-4, Robinson 1-4, Richardson 0-1, Mississippi Pebble Creek — Mon 5:25am 10 new pow- Park City — Mon 5:20am 8 new powder WESTERN Gallinari 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Glenns Ferry at Nampa Nashville at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m. der machine groomed 10 57 base 3 of 3 machine groomed 75 75 base 107 of 107 SOUTHWEST W L Pct GB Houston 51 (Scola 14), New York 52 (Lee 13). Christian 5:30 p.m. lifts 95% open, Mon-Thu: 9:30a-4p; Fri: trails 100% open, 15 of 16 lifts, Mon-Fri: Assists—Houston 17 (McGrady 6), New York ESPN2 — Boston College at ODEO 9:30a-9:30p; Sat/Sun: 9:30a-9:30p. 9a-7:30p; Sat/Sun: 9a-7:30p. San Antonio 29 14 .674 — 20 (Duhon 11). Total Fouls—Houston 23, New HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS R Pomerelle — Mon 7 03am partly cloudy 15 Powder Mountain — Mon 6am 12 new pow- New Orleans 27 14 .659 1 York 19. A—19,155 (19,763). BASKETBALL Maryland Pro Rodeo Leaders degrees 15 new packed powder machine der 75 75 base 124 of 124 trai s, 100% Houston 28 18 .609 2½ 7 p.m. Through Jan. 25 groomed 66 94 base 24 of 24 trails, 3 of 3 open, 7 of 7 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-10p; Sat/Sun: Dallas 25 19 .568 4½ Suns 103, Wizards 87 6 p.m. All-AAround lifts 100% open, Mon: 9a-4p; Tue-Fri: 9a- 9a-10p. Memphis 11 32 .256 18 Carey at Community School JV ESPN — Purdue at Wisconsin 1. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. $6,597 9p; Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-4p. Snowbasin — Mon 6:14am 15 new packed NORTHWEST W L Pct GB PHOENIX (103) Bareback Riding Schweitzer Mountain — Mon 2 41pm clear powder machine groomed 24 82 base 113 Hill 1-6 0-0 2, Stoudemire 9-13 4-4 22, 7:30 p.m. NHL HOCKEY Denver 29 15 .659 — 1. Tim Shirley, Conifer, Colo. $11,402 13 degrees loose granular machine of 113 trails 100% open, 28 miles, 3200 O’Neal 10-14 9-10 29, Nash 6-13 0-0 14, Castleford at Shoshone 5 p.m. 2. Dustin Reeves, Owanka, S.D. $9,959 groomed 49 72 base 92 of 92 trails, 2900 acres, 8 of 12 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun Portland 26 17 .605 2½ Richardson 3-13 2-2 9, Amundson 2-4 0-1 4, Utah 25 20 .556 4½ Filer at Gooding VERSUS — Washington at 3. Jared Keylon, Fort Scott, Kan. $9,611 acres 8 of 10 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Thu: 9a-4p. Barnes 0-5 0-0 0, Barbosa 9-14 2-2 23, 4. Zach Curran, Arvada, $7,596 9a-3:45p; Fri: 9a-8p; Sat: 9a-8p; Sun 9a-3 Snowbird — Mon 3:00pm 15 new powder Minnesota 16 27 .372 12½ Dudley 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 40-84 17-19 103. Jerome at Burley Boston Oklahoma City 10 35 .222 19½ 5. Cody DeMers, Kimberly, Idaho $6,563 45p. machine groomed 97 97 base 85 of 85 WASHINGTON (87) TENNIS 6. Clint Cannon, Waller, Texas $6,108 Silver Mountain — Mon 6 15pm sunny 18 trails 100% open, 11 of 11 lifts, Mon-Fri: PACIFIC W L Pct GB McGuire 2-2 0-0 4, Jamison 8-20 9-12 27, Minico at Preston 7:30 p.m. 7. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas $5,977 degrees packed powder machine groomed 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. L.A. Lakers 35 8 .814 — Blatche 6-14 0-0 12, James 0-4 0-0 0, Butler Valley at Declo 8. Zac Compton, Hermiston, Ore. $5,229 32 67 base 65 of 73 trails, 5 of 7 lifts 89% Solitude — Mon 6:57am 14 new powder 9-20 8-9 28, Young 1-6 2-2 4, McGee 3-8 0-1 ESPN2 — Australian Open, 9. Ben Londo, Pendleton, Ore. $5,026 open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8a-4p. machine groomed 88 88 base 62 of 64 Phoenix 25 18 .581 10 6, Songaila 2-5 0-0 4, Crittenton 1-2 0-0 2. Wendell at Buhl Golden State 14 31 .311 22 men’s and women’s quarterfi- 10. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas $4,383 Snowhaven — Sun 9am hard packed trails 98% open, 1200 acres, 8 of 8 lifts, L.A. Clippers 10 33 .233 25 Totals 32-81 19-24 87. Wood River at Pocatello 11. Heath Ford, Greeley, Colo. $4,048 machine groomed 36 40 base 7 of 7 trails, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. Phoenix 22 29 24 28 — 103 nals, at Melbourne, Australia 2 of 2 lifts 100% open, Mon-Fri: 8a-4p; Sundance — Mon 3:47am 5 new packed Sacramento 10 35 .222 26 Washington 24 27 22 14 — 87 Hansen at Oakley 12. Dustin Murray, Wellston, Okla. $3,666 Sunday’s Games Raft River at Sho-Ban 1:30 a.m. 13. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. $3,614 Sat/Sun: 10a-4p. powder machine groomed 52 52 base 42 Boston 124, Dallas 100 3-Point Goals—Phoenix 6-17 (Barbosa 3-4, 14. Zach Dishman, Beaumont, Texas $3,429 Soldier Mountain — Sun Open Thu-Sun 11 of 42 trails 100% open, 450 acres, 4 of 4 Nash 2-4, Richardson 1-5, Barnes 0-4), HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING ESPN2 — Australian Open, 15. Paul Jones, Elko, Nev. $2,719 44am packed powder machine groomed lifts, Mon-Fri: 8:30a-4:30p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a- L.A. Lakers 99, San Antonio 85 Washington 4-11 (Jamison 2-4, Butler 2-5, Phoenix 104, Atlanta 99 6 p.m. men’s and women’s quarterfi- 16. Kaycee Feild, Elk Ridge, Utah $2,709 37 44 base 36 of 36 trails, 1147 acres, 3 4 30p. Toronto 113, Sacramento 97 James 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— 17. Steven Anding, Crossroads, Texas $2,532 of 3 lifts, 100% open Thu/Fri: 9a-4p; Wolf Creek Utah — Mon 6am 6 new powder Houston 108, Detroit 105 Phoenix 58 (Stoudemire 15), Washington 42 Buhl at Declo nals, at Melbourne, Australia 18. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. $2,520 Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; open Thu-Sun. 58 58 base 20 of 20 trails 100% open, 4 Minnesota 109, Chicago 108, OT (Jamison 13). Assists—Phoenix 29 (Nash 15), 19. Kyle Bowers, Brooks, Alberta $2,500 Sun Valley — Mon 5 17am snow 13 of 4 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-9p; Sat/Sun: 9a-9p. Indiana 98, Charlotte 93 Washington 23 (McGuire 7). Total Fouls— 20. Ryan Little, Lake Charles, La. $2,490 degrees 7 new powder machine groomed Denver 117, Utah 97 Phoenix 20, Washington 15. Technicals— New Mexico St. 3 4 .429 911 .450 Sunday Steer Wrestling 38 54 base 75 of 75 trails, 18 of 18 lifts Wyoming Golden State 107, L.A. Clippers 92 O’Neal. A—17,344 (20,173). Louisiana Tech 2 5 .286 812 .400 Super Bowl 1. Jake Rinehart, Highmore, S.D. $$14,225 100% open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a- Grand Targhee — Mon 6 43am 11 new Monday’s Games Fresno St. 1 5 .167 812 .400 At Tampa, Fla. 2. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta $12,074 4p. powder machine groomed 86 86 base 74 Phoenix 103, Washington 87 Timberwolves 90, Bucks 83 Hawaii 1 6 .143 811 .421 FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 3. Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta $10,254 Tamarack — Mon 6:12am cldy 4 degrees of 74 trails, 100% open, 2402 acres 5 of 5 Miami 95, Atlanta 79 MINNESOTA (90) 4. Jack Hodges, Stephenville, Texas $7,120 packed powder machine groomed 29 68 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. New York 104, Houston 98 Gomes 6-10 7-7 22, Smith 3-4 0-0 6, Big Sky Conf Pittsburgh 7 7 (46½) Arizona 5. Ken Lewis, La Junta, Colo. $6,724 base 42 of 42 trails 5 of 7 lifts, 100% Jackson Hole — Mon 6 48am 5 new pow- Minnesota 90, Milwaukee 83 A.Jefferson 10-20 3-3 23, Telfair 3-13 1-2 8, Conf All 6. Matt Reeves, Pampa, Texas $6,677 open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. der machine groomed 74 89 base 116 of Oklahoma City 94, New Jersey 85 Foye 4-11 2-3 12, Miller 1-2 0-0 3, Carney 1-8 W L Pct. W L Pct. 7. Billy Bugenig, Ferndale, Calif. $5,457 116 trails, 100% open, 2500 acres 10 of New Orleans 101, Philadelphia 86 0-0 3, Love 2-7 8-8 12, Cardinal 0-0 1-2 1. FOOTBALL 8. Tait Kvistad, Crawford, Neb. $5,221 Utah 12 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p. Portland at L.A. Clippers, late Totals 30-75 22-25 90. Portland St. 6 1 .857 15 5 .750 9. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. Alta — Mon 5:30am 19 new powder Tuesday’s Games MILWAUKEE (83) Weber St. 6 1 .857 12 8 .600 NFL Playoffs $5,073 Indiana at Orlando, 5 p.m. R.Jefferson 3-15 4-4 10, Villanueva 7-13 1-1 Montana 5 3 .625 11 9 .550 All Times MST 10. Seth Brockman, Wheatland, Wyo. $5,073 Sacramento at Cleveland, 5 p.m. 15, Gadzuric 0-1 1-2 1, Ridnour 4-12 0-1 8, Idaho St. 4 3 .571 714 .333 Wild-ccard Playoffs 11. Mickey Gee, Wichita Falls, Texas $4,837 Denver at Memphis, 6 p.m. Sessions 7-12 4-5 18, Elson 3-8 1-2 7, Mbah N. Colorado 4 4 .500 813 .381 Saturday, Jan. 3 12. Spud Duvall, Checotah, Okla. $4,706 20. Travis Caldwell, Shepherd, Mont. $3,480 Second Round San Antonio at Utah, 7 p.m. a Moute 1-3 0-0 2, Lue 3-8 1-2 8, Alexander Montana St. 3 4 .429 9 9 .500 Arizona 30, Atlanta 24 13. Blake Doyle, Granbury, Texas $4,193 Steer Roping Aleksandra Wozniak/Daniel Nestor, Canada, Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. 4-7 0-0 8, Allen 1-3 0-0 2, Bell 1-3 2-2 4. E. Washington 3 5 .375 911 .450 San Diego 23, Indianapolis 17, OT 14. Kyle Hughes, Olney Springs, Colo. $4,158 1. Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas $8,611 def. Yan Zi, China/Mark Knowles (2), Wednesday’s Games Totals 34-85 14-19 83. N. Arizona 2 6 .250 514 .263 Sunday, Jan. 4 15. Bryan Fields, Alvin, Texas $4,153 2. Leo Campbell, Amarillo, Texas $6,831 Bahamas, 7-6 (8), 6-4. Milwaukee at Indiana, 5 p.m. Minnesota 20 27 27 16 — 90 Sacramento St. 1 7 .125 219 .095 Baltimore 27, Miami 9 16. Britt Walters, Huntsville, Texas $3,864 3. Vin Fisher Jr, Andrews, Texas $5,380 Toronto at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m. Milwaukee 21 22 17 23 — 83 Philadelphia 26, Minnesota 14 17. Gabe Taylor, Valentine, Neb. $3,860 4. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. $4,754 Sacramento at Boston, 5:30 p.m. 3-Point Goals—Minnesota 8-27 (Gomes 3-5, Mountain West Conf Divisional Playoffs 18. Bill Pace, Stephenville, Texas $3,790 5. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $4,144 TRANSACTIONS Atlanta at New York, 5:30 p.m. Foye 2-6, Miller 1-2, Telfair 1-6, Carney 1-7, Conf All Saturday, Jan. 10 19. Tyler Holland, Belgrade, Mont. $3,712 6. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas $4,124 BASEBALL Washington at Miami, 5:30 p.m. A.Jefferson 0-1), Milwaukee 1-14 (Lue 1-3, W L Pct. W L Pct. Baltimore 13, Tennessee 10 20. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. $3,540 7. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. $3,928 American League Detroit at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Villanueva 0-1, Sessions 0-1, Alexander 0-2, UNLV 4 2 .667 16 4 .800 Arizona 33, Carolina 13 Team Roping (header) 8. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas $3,673 BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Assigned INF Oscar Denver at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Ridnour 0-2, R.Jefferson 0-5). Fouled Out— TCU 4 2 .667 13 7 .650 Sunday, Jan. 11 1. Chad Masters, Santo, Texas $14,882 9. Shandon Stalls, McLean, Texas $3,032 Salazar outright to Norfolk (IL). Memphis at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. None. Rebounds—Minnesota 55 (A.Jefferson, BYU 3 2 .600 15 4 .789 Philadelphia 23, N.Y. Giants 11 2. Cooper Wimberly, Belen, N.M. $7,890 10. Will Gasperson, Decatur, Texas $2,974 DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Philadelphia at Houston, 6:30 p.m. Miller 10), Milwaukee 49 (Elson, R.Jefferson San Diego St. 3 2 .600 13 5 .722 Pittsburgh 35, San Diego 24 3. Caleb Mitchell, Charlotte, Texas $6,231 11. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. $2,467 Kyle Bloom, RHP Alfredo Figaro, RHP Chris Golden State at Dallas, 7 p.m. 9). Assists—Minnesota 20 (Foye 7), Milwaukee Utah 3 2 .600 12 7 .632 Conference Championships 4. Charles Pogue, Ringling, Okla. $5,410 12. Walter Priestly, Robstown, Texas $2,463 Lambert, OF Timo Perez, RHP Zach Simons, C Charlotte at Portland, 8 p.m. 22 (Ridnour 9). Total Fouls—Minnesota 18, New Mexico 3 2 .600 12 8 .600 Sunday, Jan. 18 5. Spencer Mitchell, Colusa, Calif. $5,324 13. Don Eddleman, Santa Anna, Texas Dusty Ryan, INF Michael Hollimon and OF Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Milwaukee 19. Technicals—Minnesota Bench, Wyoming 2 3 .400 13 6 .684 NFC 6. David Key, Caldwell, Texas $5,270 $2,123 Casper Wells on minor league contracts. Thursday’s Games Villanueva, Milwaukee defensive three sec- Colorado St. 2 4 .333 713 .350 Arizona 32, Philadelphia 25 7. Tommy Edens, Gatesville, Texas $5,186 14. Neal Wood, Needville, Texas $2,123 KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with Cleveland at Orlando, 6 p.m. ond. A—12,914 (18,717). Air Force 0 5 .000 9 9 .500 AFC 8. Jake Kropik, Midway, Texas $4,964 15. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas $1,847 RHP Zack Greinke on a four-year contract. San Antonio at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Pittsburgh 23, Baltimore 14 9. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. $4,888 16. Guy Allen, Santa Anna, Texas $1,818 NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with Men’s College Basketball Super Bowl 10. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas $4,866 17. Pake McEntire, Coalgate, Okla. $1,803 LHP Andy Pettitte on a one-year contract. NBA Boxes Pacific-110 Conf Sunday, Feb. 1 11. Dylan Bransom, Burleson, Texas $4,275 18. Paul Patton, Abilene, Texas $1,695 TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Agreed to terms with AP Top 25 Conf All Tampa, Fla. 12. J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo. $4,244 19. Cody Scheck, Alva, Okla. $1,662 OF Jason Lane and INF Brandon Fahey to Hornets 101, 76ers 86 W-LL Pts Pvs W L Pct. W L Pct. Arizona vs. Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.(NBC) 13. Ty Blasingame, Olney Springs, Colo. 20. Shane Suggs, Granbury, Texas $1,648 minor league contracts. PHILADELPHIA (86) 1. Duke (62) 18-1 1,789 2 Washington 6 1 .857 15 4 .789 Pro Bowl $4,187 Bull Riding National League Iguodala 7-14 2-4 17, Young 11-16 0-0 22, 2. Connecticut (6) 18-1 1,694 3 Arizona St. 5 2 .714 16 3 .842 Sunday, Feb. 8 14. Blaine Linaweaver, Leavenworth, Kan. 1. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. $25,580 HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with RHP Dalembert 4-4 0-0 8, Miller 7-10 5-8 19, 3. Pittsburgh (3) 18-1 1,647 4 California 5 2 .714 16 4 .800 At Honolulu $3,972 2. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. $14,981 Geoff Geary and LHP Wandy Rodriguez on Green 2-6 0-0 5, Brand 0-3 0-0 0, Williams 4- 4. Oklahoma (1) 19-1 1,539 6 UCLA 5 2 .714 15 4 .789 AFC vs. NFC, 2:30 p.m.(NBC) 15. Shane Philipp, Washington, Texas $3,881 3. Austin Ambrose, Fletcher, Okla. $13,734 one-year contracts. 12 3-4 11, Ivey 0-1 0-0 0, Speights 0-0 0-0 0, 5. North Carolina 17-2 1,529 5 Southern Cal 4 3 .571 13 6 .684 16. Ty Larson, Hysham, Mont. $3,753 4. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, Okla. $12,381 MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with Evans 1-1 2-4 4. Totals 36-67 12-20 86. 6. Wake Forest 16-1 1,509 1 Stanford 3 4 .429 13 4 .765 17. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. $3,620 5. Stetson Lewis, Tularosa, N.M. $9,137 INF Craig Counsell on a one-year contract. NEW ORLEANS (101) 7. Louisville 15-3 1,351 9 Washington St. 3 4 .429 11 8 .579 GOLF 18. Jimmy Tanner, Tifton, Ga. $3,436 6. Bryan Guthrie, Cheyenne, Wyo. $7,363 LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Agreed to terms Stojakovic 10-18 0-0 26, Wright 1-4 0-0 2, 8. Marquette 17-2 1,209 11 Oregon St. 3 5 .375 810 .444 PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders 19. Brad Hamilton, Pollok, Texas $3,418 7. Cameron Castleberry, Gillette, Wyo. $5,410 with C Brad Ausmus on a one-year contract. Armstrong 2-5 2-3 6, Paul 7-13 12-12 27, 9. Michigan St. 16-3 1,136 7 Arizona 2 5 .286 12 8 .600 Through Jan. 25 20. Brady Tryan, Huntley, Mont. $3,259 8. Ty Hamaker, Centennial, Wyo. $5,051 NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with LHP Team Roping (heeler) 9. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas $4,386 Butler 4-9 2-2 13, Marks 2-4 0-0 4, Posey 4- 10. Xavier 17-2 1,084 15 Oregon 0 8 .000 614 .300 Rank Name Points YTD Money Jon Switzer, RHP Kyle Snyder and OF Rob 12 2-2 13, Daniels 3-7 1-2 8, Peterson 1-2 0- 11. Texas 14-4 1,017 14 1. Michael Jones, Stephenville, Texas 10. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. $4,149 Mackowiak on minor league contracts. 0 2, Bowen 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-75 19-21 12. Clemson 17-2 929 10 1. Zach Johnson 589 $1,161,250 $14,882 PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Claimed RHP Virgil 101. 13. Butler 18-1 916 16 Scenic West Athletic Conference 2. Geoff Ogilvy 536 $1,149,237 2. Dustin Davis, Texarkana, Ark. $9,244 ENNIS Vazquez off waivers from San Diego. Philadelphia 23 24 16 23 — 86 14. Arizona St. 16-3 834 17 As of Jan. 25 3. Pat Perez 500 $918,000 3. James Gililland, Albuquerque, N.M. $7,890 T FOOTBALL New Orleans 20 20 29 32 — 101 15. Syracuse 17-4 808 8 SWAC ALL 4. John Merrick 305 $561,978 4. Coby Jones, Gatesville, Texas $5,613 Australian Open Results National Football League 3-Point Goals—Philadelphia 2-14 (Iguodala 1- 16. Purdue 15-4 724 18 W L Pct. W L Pct. 5. Adam Scott 297 $552,867 5. Casey Chamberlain, Colorado City, Texas Monday CAROLINA PANTHERS—Named Ron Meeks 3, Green 1-3, Young 0-1, Miller 0-1, Ivey 0-1, 17. UCLA 15-4 544 13 6. David Toms 287 $511,693 $5,410 At Melbourne Park defensive coordinator. Williams 0-5), New Orleans 14-31 (Stojakovic SLCC 5 0 1.000 18 1 .947 7. Anthony Kim 245 $523,500 6. Justin Davis, Cottonwood, Calif. $5,324 CLEVELAND BROWNS—Announced the resig- 18. Memphis 16-3 530 22 NIC 3 2 .600 18 2 .900 Melbourne, Australia 6-11, Butler 3-7, Posey 3-8, Daniels 1-2, Paul 19. Illinois 17-3 401 25 7. Davis Love III 245 $523,500 7. Wade Clayton, Needville, Texas $5,186 Purse: $15.44 million (Grand Slam) nation of vice chairman Bob Kain. Announced 1-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— CEU 3 2 .600 17 2 .895 9. Brian Gay 207 $342,537 8. Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas $4,999 the resignation of director of player personnel 20. Gonzaga 14-4 381 23 CSI 3 2 .600 16 4 .800 Surface: Hard-OOutdoor Philadelphia 45 (Dalembert 12), New Orleans 21. Villanova 15-4 276 20 9. Steve Stricker 207 $339,180 9. Justin Hendrick, Huntsville, Texas $4,964 Singles T.J. McCreight. 37 (Paul 10). Assists—Philadelphia 20 Snow 1 4 .200 14 6 .700 11. Sean O’Hair 190 $399,971 10. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev. $4,888 DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed DT Tim Anderson 22. Saint Mary’s, Calif. 18-1 247 — CNCC 0 5 .000 0 5 .000 Men (Iguodala 7), New Orleans 21 (Paul 15). Total 23. Washington 15-4 218 — 12. D.J. Trahan 180 $305,187 11. Justin Copp, Justin, Texas $4,275 Fourth Round and CB Michael Hawkins. Fouls—Philadelphia 23, New Orleans 21. 24. Kentucky 16-4 217 — 13. Webb Simpson 171 $324,938 12. Jay Wadhams, Pueblo, Colo. $4,244 Gilles Simon (6), France, def. Gael Monfils TENNESSEE TITANS—Signed DE Charles Technicals—Iguodala. A—16,131 (17,188). 25. Georgetown 12-6 189 12 Women’s College Basketball 14. Mike Weir 163 $295,800 13. Bobby Baize, Antheny, N.M. $4,187 (12), France, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 retired. Bennett, DE Larry Birdine, OT Pete Clifford, C- Others receiving votes: Notre Dame 154, AP Top 25 15. Tim Clark 151 $267,108 14. Arky Rogers, Lake City, Fla. $3,881 Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Fernando G Doug Datish, C-G Fernando Velasco, CB Heat 95, Hawks 79 15. Casey Cummins, Lodge Grass, Mont. Tanard Davis, CB Christian Morton, TE Minnesota 138, Kansas 84, Florida 65, W-LL Pts Pvs 16. Justin Leonard 137 $278,340 Gonzalez (13), Chile, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. ATLANTA (79) Missouri 52, Virginia Tech 37, Baylor 34, West 17. Charles Howell III 135 $259,200 $3,753 Fernando Verdasco (14), Spain, def. Andy Matthew Mulligan, C Jason Murphy, DT Williams 4-13 7-8 17, Smith 5-10 3-6 14, Virginia 32, Davidson 27, Utah St. 23, Dayton 1. Connecticut (45) 19-0 1,125 1 18. Boo Weekley 131 $252,800 16. Marty Becker, Edmonton, Alberta $3,753 Murray (4), Britain, 2-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. LaJuan Ramsey and WR Craphonso Thorpe. Pachulia 0-2 1-2 1, Bibby 1-6 0-3 2, Johnson 14, California 13, UNLV 4, Florida St. 3, Ohio 2. Oklahoma 16-2 1,062 3 19. Ryuji Imada 130 $145,718 17. Brad Culpepper, Ashburn, Ga. $3,664 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (5), France, def. James HOCKEY 7-15 5-6 19, Evans 0-4 4-4 4, S.Jones 4-5 0-0 St. 1, Va. Commonwealth 1. 3. Duke 17-1 1,002 4 19. Steve Marino 130 $210,643 18. Manny Egusquiza Jr, Madison, Ga. $3,436 Blake (9), U.S., 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (3). National Hockey League 8, Murray 5-11 4-5 14, Law 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 4. Baylor 17-1 997 5 19. Joe Day, Howe, Texas $3,418 Women ANAHEIM DUCKS—Recalled LW Drew Miller 26-68 24-34 79. USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll 5. Auburn 20-0 959 6 20. Bobby Harris, Highmore, S.D. $3,404 Fourth Round and D Brendan Mikkelson from Iowa (AHL). MIAMI (95) W-LL Pts Pvs 6. Louisville 19-1 906 7 Saddle Bronc Riding Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, def. Anabel BOSTON BRUINS—Recalled G Tuukka Rask Diawara 2-7 0-0 5, Haslem 2-6 4-4 8, 7. California 16-2 843 8 HOCKEY 1. Bradley Harter, Weatherford, Texas Medina Garrigues (21), Spain, 6-3, 6-2. from Providence (AHL). Magloire 3-4 0-0 6, Chalmers 5-14 1-1 12, 1. Duke (30) 18-1 774 2 8. Maryland 16-3 773 12 NHL $13,243 Elena Dementieva (4), Russia, def. Dominika BUFFALO SABRES—Recalled D Marc-Andre Wade 13-19 9-10 35, Cook 5-13 3-3 16, 2. Connecticut (1) 18-1 733 3 9. Stanford 15-4 747 11 All Times MST 2. Rusty Allen, Eagle Mountain, Utah $11,632 Cibulkova (18), Slovakia, 6-2, 6-2. Gragnani from Portland (AHL). 3. Pittsburgh 18-1 706 4 10. North Carolina 17-3 716 2 3. Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo. $8,043 Svetlana Kuznetsova (8), Russia, def. Zheng CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Recalled LW Pascal Beasley 1-4 0-2 2, J.Jones 0-1 0-0 0, Anthony 4. Wake Forest 16-1 666 1 EASTERN 4. Dusty Hausauer, Dickinson, N.D. $7,247 Pelleiter from Rockford (AHL). 0-0 0-0 0, Quinn 1-4 0-0 3, Blount 3-4 1-2 8. 11. Texas A&M 15-3 697 9 ATLANTIC W L OT PTS GF GA Jie (22), China, 4-1 retired. Totals 35-76 18-22 95. 5. Oklahoma 19-1 663 5 12. Florida 18-2 595 15 5. Bryan Hammons, Victoria, Texas $6,969 Serena Williams (2), U.S., def. Victoria COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Placed C Nikita Atlanta 14 13 24 28 — 79 6. North Carolina 17-2 636 6 13. Tennessee 15-4 593 10 New Jersey 29 15 3 61 145 118 6. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La. $6,279 Azarenka (13), Belarus, 3-6, 4-2 (30-30) Filatov on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. Miami 17 29 18 31 — 95 7. Louisville 15-3 547 12 14. Kansas St. 17-1 490 18 N.Y. Rangers 28 16 4 60 127 125 7. Cody Taton, Newell, S.D. $6,033 retired. 18. 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 3-16 (Williams 2-4, 8. Marquette 17-2 538 10 15. Ohio St. 16-3 466 19 Philadelphia 25 12 9 59 151 137 8. Kaleb Asay, Powell, Wyo. $4,638 Doubles EDMONTON OILERS—Recalled F Liam Reddox Smith 1-2, Murray 0-2, Johnson 0-2, Evans 0- 9. MichiganSt. 16-3 475 7 16. Texas 14-4 448 14 Pittsburgh 23 21 4 50 144 146 9. Curtis Garton, New Zealand $3,539 Men from Springfield (AHL). 2, Bibby 0-4), Miami 7-21 (Cook 3-7, Blount 1- 10. Xavier 17-2 458 13 17. Notre Dame 15-3 443 13 N.Y. Islanders 13 29 5 31 115 164 10. Tyrell Smith, Vaughn, Mont. $3,534 Third Round MONTREAL CANADIENS—Recalled D Ryan 1, Quinn 1-2, Chalmers 1-4, Diawara 1-5, 11. Clemson 17-2 425 9 18. Florida St. 17-4 347 22 NORTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA 11. Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. $3,534 Mahesh Bhupathi, India/Mark Knowles (3), O’Bryne from Hamilton (AHL). 12. Texas 14-4 402 15 19. Virginia 15-4 307 16 12. JJ Elshere, Quinn, S.D. $3,212 NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Recalled F Ryan J.Jones 0-1, Beasley 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Boston 34 8 5 73 168 106 Bahamas, def. Nicolas Lapentti, Rebounds—Atlanta 51 (Smith 10), Miami 46 13. Butler 18-1 384 17 20. Vanderbilt 15-5 246 17 13. Wes Burns, Stephenville, Texas $3,205 Ecuador/Tommy Robredo, Spain, 6-3, 6-4. Jones and D Alexander Sulzer from 14. ArizonaSt. 16-3 378 16 21. Pittsburgh 14-4 168 25 Montreal 27 13 6 60 145 127 14. Louie Brunson, Interior, S.D. $2,988 Milwaukee (AHL). (Haslem 13). Assists—Atlanta 7 (Johnson 4), Buffalo 24 18 5 53 135 133 Simone Bolelli/Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Miami 16 (Chalmers 6). Total Fouls—Atlanta 15. Syracuse 17-4 321 8 22. Iowa St. 15-4 130 — 15. Josh Reynolds, Corvallis, Mont. $2,976 Andrew Coelho/Joseph Sirianni, Australia, 3- PHOENIX COYOTES—Recalled RW Steven 16. UCLA 15-4 311 11 23. Xavier 17-4 118 — Toronto 17 22 8 42 136 168 16. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. $2,868 Goertzen from San Antonio (AHL). 19, Miami 23. Technicals—Smith, Miami Ottawa 16 21 7 39 108 129 6, 6-1, 6-4. defensive three second. A—18,103 (19,600). 17. Purdue 15-4 267 18 24. S. Dakota St. 19-2 97 — 17. Alan Frierson, O’Brien, Fla. $2,697 Lukasz Kubot, Poland/Oliver Marach, Austria, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Recalled RW Steve 18. Saint Mary’s 18-1 212 22 25. DePaul 15-5 86 — SOUTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA 18. Mike Outhier, Utopia, Texas $2,617 def. Carsten Ball/Chris Guccione, Australia, 6- Downie and G Karri Ramo from Norfolk (AHL). Thunder 94, Nets 85 19. Memphis 16-3 193 24 Others receiving votes: Rutgers 60, Oklahoma Washington 30 15 3 63 153 138 19. Jake Griffin, Powell, Wyo. $2,474 2, 6-4. COLLEGE 20. Illinois 17-3 181 24 St. 52, Marist 46, Georgia Tech 39, New Carolina 23 20 5 51 121 142 20. Levi Berry, Morgan, Utah $2,396 Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic/Leander Paes CONFERENCE USA—Suspended Houston NEW JERSEY (85) 21. Villanova 15-4 113 21 Mexico 23, Middle Tennessee 12, Boston Florida 21 17 8 50 129 132 Tie-DDown Roping (4), India, def. Paul Hanley/Jordan Kerr, men’s basketball junior G Aubrey Coleman Simmons 2-6 0-0 5, Anderson 3-9 1-2 8, 22. Notre Dame 12-6 97 19 College 10, Montana 6, Gonzaga 5, Bowling Tampa Bay 16 21 10 42 121 145 1. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. $13,158 Australia, 6-2, 7-5. one game for violating the league’s sports- Lopez 8-13 2-2 18, Harris 4-17 2-2 10, Carter 23. Georgetown 12-6 92 14 Green 4, Indiana 3, Arizona St. 2, San Diego Atlanta 17 26 5 39 144 172 2. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah Women manship policy during a game against 2-12 2-2 8, Dooling 2-4 0-2 4, Najera 1-4 1-2 24. Minnesota 17-3 84 20 St. 1, Va. Commonwealth 1. WESTERN $10,798 Third Round Arizona on Jan. 24. 3, Hayes 2-5 0-0 4, Boone 5-6 1-2 11, Hassell 25. Gonzaga 14-4 60 — 3. Barrett Threadgill, Hallettsville, Texas ALABAMA—Announced the resignation of CENTRAL W L OT PTS GF GA Casey Dellacqua, Australia/Francesca 1-2 0-0 2, Douglas-Roberts 2-2 4-4 8, Ager 2- Others receiving votes: Florida 59, Utah State Standings $7,678 Schiavone (12), Italy, def. Maria Kirilenko, men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried. 4. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas $7,671 Named Philip Pearson men’s basketball 5 0-0 4. Totals 34-85 13-18 85. 56, Kentucky 50, Baylor 42, Washington 41, Scenic West Athletic Conference Detroit 31 9 6 68 173 133 Russia/Flavia Pennetta (7), Italy, walkover. OKLAHOMA CITY (94) California 31, Missouri 22, Dayton 18, Chicago 25 12 8 58 152 114 5. Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas $7,430 Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia/Ai Sugiyama coach. Durant 6-13 5-7 18, Green 4-10 3-3 13, Davidson 14, Kansas 13, Brigham Young 6, As of Jan. 25 Columbus 22 20 5 49 129 133 6. J.D. Kibbe, Portales, N.M. $6,913 CATAWBA—Announced the resignation of SWAC ALL (9), Japan, def. Agnes Szavay, Hungary/Elena Collison 5-7 2-2 12, Westbrook 3-7 6-6 13, Florida State 3, UNLV 2, Virginia Tech 1, West Nashville 20 23 3 43 111 134 7. Kody Curry, Buna, Texas $6,449 Vesnina, Russia, 6-1, 6-2. women’s soccer coach John Cullen to take Mason 3-7 2-4 8, Krstic 3-8 5-6 11, Wilcox 2- Virginia 1. W L Pct. W L Pct. St. Louis 19 23 4 42 133 149 8. Jeff Chapman, Athens, Texas $6,127 Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany/Patty the same position at Charlotte. 8 2-2 6, Watson 3-6 3-6 9, Weaver 1-4 0-0 2, CSI 5 0 1.000 16 3 .842 NORTHWEST W L OT PTS GF GA 9. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas $6,095 Schnyder, Switzerland, def. Lucie Safarova, MICHIGAN STATE—Suspended ice hockey Wilkins 0-3 0-0 0, Atkins 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 30- NIC 4 1 .800 17 3 .850 10. J. Cody Jones, Kelseyville, Calif. $5,662 Czech Republic/Galina Voskoboeva, freshman F Andre Conboy and sophomore F 73 30-38 94. Standings Calgary 28 14 4 60 146 138 11. Justin Macha, Needville, Texas $5,500 Corey Tropp for the remainder of the season Snow 3 2 .600 12 8 .600 Edmonton 24 19 3 51 132 138 Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3. New Jersey 23 17 14 31 — 85 Western Athletic Conf SLCC 2 3 .400 11 9 .550 12. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas $5,427 Cara Black, Zimbabwe/Liezel Huber (1), U.S., for their actions in a game against Michigan Oklahoma City 24 27 31 12 — 94 Vancouver 22 19 7 51 137 137 13. Brady Brock, Justin, Texas $5,120 on Jan. 24. Conf All CEU 1 4 .200 10 10 .500 Minnesota 23 20 3 49 117 107 def. Victoria Azarenka, Belarus/Vera 3-Point Goals—New Jersey 4-17 (Carter 2-7, W L Pct. W L Pct. CNCC 0 5 .000 0 5 .000 14. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas $5,040 Zvonareva (13), Russia, walkover. PURDUE—Named Cornell Jackson running Anderson 1-3, Simmons 1-3, Dooling 0-1, Colorado 23 23 1 47 131 140 15. Shane Slack, Idabel, Okla. $4,940 Mixed backs coach. Harris 0-1, Najera 0-2), Oklahoma City 4-11 Utah St. 7 0 1.000 19 1 .950 PACIFIC W L OT PTS GF GA 16. Jim Bob Crow, Floresville, Texas $4,425 First Round UCLA—Promoted Chuck Bullough to defensive (Green 2-3, Durant 1-2, Westbrook 1-2, Nevada 5 1 .833 12 7 .632 BETTING San Jose 34 6 5 73 160 108 17. Johnny Emmons, Weatherford, Texas Anabel Medina Garrigues/Tommy Robredo coordinator. Named Carnell Lake cornerbacks Wilkins 0-2, Weaver 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Boise St. 5 2 .714 14 5 .737 Phoenix 24 19 5 53 126 139 $4,145 (7), Spain, def. Elena Vesnina, Russia/Martin coach. Rebounds—New Jersey 50 (Lopez 7), Idaho 3 3 .500 910 .474 Glantz-CCulver Line Anaheim 23 21 5 51 136 137 18. Cole Bailey, Okmulgee, Okla. $4,106 Damm, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-3. Oklahoma City 57 (Wilcox 9). Assists—New San Jose St. 3 4 .429 9 9 .500 NFL 19. Scott Kormos, Teague, Texas $3,658 Blue Devils move to No. 1 in AP poll again There’s a new No. 1 in The Associated Press Arkansas on Thursday. Baseball will hold sign-ups for Cal college basketball poll for the third time in four Gottfried, who played at Alabama, said he Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Softball and weeks, and it’s a familiar spot for Duke. quit during a meeting with athletic director Mal Sports Shorts Babe Ruth Baseball from 6-8 p.m., Thursday The Blue Devils (18-1) moved up one place Moore. at the Blue Recreation Building at Harmon Monday, their first appearance at No. 1 since The Crimson Tide’s record this year is 12-7, 2- Note: Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] Park. the final poll of 2005-06. Only UCLA has been 3 in the Southeastern Conference. The cost for Cal Ripken and 12U and top-ranked more in the 59-year history of the Gottfried’s teams have missed the NCAA the chance for one of them to take his title by 10U Babe Ruth Softball is $50. The fee poll. tournament the last two years, and the coach offering an unacceptable share of the purse. for Babe Ruth Baseball (ages 13-15) and This is Duke’s 111th week at No. 1, 23 behind was criticized over the recent departure of Vitali Klitschko said the purse should be 14U Babe Ruth Softball is $65. Fundraiser UCLA. The Blue Devils were ranked No. 1 at point guard Ronald Steele, a preseason first- split 50-50 because it would pit champion participation is required for all leagues. least one week every season from 1997-98 to team AP All-American pick two years ago, who against champion. Registration forms are available at tfbase- 2003-04 and have been there in nine of the past later was hit by injuries. The school blamed Both Vitali, 37, and Wladimir, 32, said they ball.com. 12 seasons. Steele’s departure on a recent injury, but Steele would be ready to fight the 7-foot Russian, Players must provide a copy of their birth Connecticut and Pittsburgh moved up one said there was more to his decision than that. and Valuev himself has appeared agreeable to certificate to register. Softball players must place each to second and third. Wake Forest the idea. be between ages 8-14 as of Dec. 31, 2008, dropped from No. 1 to No. 6 after a loss to B OXING while baseball players should be ages 8-15 as Virginia Tech. M AGIC V ALLEY of April 30. Pittsburgh was No. 1 for two weeks before Klitschkos look to hold Information: Bill Merritt at 280-0802. Wake Forest. Soccer association all four belts in 2009 Vandal boosters host Gottfried quits as Alabama MOSCOW — Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko offers coaching course are worried that promoters will deny them the TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Youth Soccer Winterfest Dinner basketball coach chance of holding all four heavyweight titles. Association will hold an E-License course TWIN FALLS — The 7th Annual University TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mark Gottfried The Ukrainian brothers currently hold three from Feb. 21-23 at Twin Falls High School. of Idaho Vandal Winterfest Dinner will be on resigned as Alabama’s basketball coach of the belts — Wladmir is the IBF and WBO The cost is $65 for members and $95 for Friday. at Blue Lakes Country Club. Drinks Monday, leaving in the middle of his 11th sea- champion, and Vitali is the WBC champ. nonmembers. Information: Chris Clark at are at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. President son amid criticism of both the team’s play and Only WBA champion Nikolai Valuev stands 316-7005 or [email protected]. Steven Daley-Laursen and AD Rob Spear will the departure of a star player. between a historic four-belt family sweep. be at the dinner. Tickets are $50 per person. The school said Gottfried will immediately The Klitschko brothers claimed Monday T.F. Youth Baseball holds sign-ups Information: Rob Ellis at 420-0330 or be replaced by assistant coach Philip that Valuev’s promoters, Don King and Benny Blick at 537-6787. Pearson. Alabama’s next game is at German Wilfried Sauerland, are holding up TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls County Youth — Staff and wire reports Sports 4 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pettitte,Yankees agree at $5.5 million

NEW YORK — Andy with agreements. last season, his highest ERA Royals last week. The team baseball had become fun for National League. He went 2-1 Pettitte and the Yankees Late last year, New York since 1999. offered $3.4 million. him. with a 2.32 ERA in 70 appear- agreed Monday to a $5.5 mil- had offered a deal that He gets $3.75 million this ances and 50 1-3 innings in lion, one-year contract that would have guaranteed ZACK GREINKE AND ROYALS year, $7.25 million in 2010, A’S WORKING ON 2008. brings the left-hander back Pettitte $10 million, down AGREE TO $38M, 4-YEAR DEAL and $13.5 million in each of DEAL FOR SPRINGER A’s general manager Billy to New York. from the $16 million he KANSAS CITY, Mo. — the final two seasons. OAKLAND, Calif. — The Beane and manager Bob Pettitte can make an addi- earned last year. New York Right-hander Zack Greinke Greinke would have been Oakland Athletics were close Geren have been focused on tional $6.5 million on per- withdrew that offer after it and the Kansas City Royals eligible for free agency after to finalizing a one-year con- boosting their bullpen this formance bonuses and agreed to a $180 million, agreed Monday to a $38 mil- the 2010 season. tract with reliever Russ winter after already working bonuses based on time on eight-year deal with Mark lion, four-year contract that Often moody and uncom- Springer on Monday, with an to upgrade their offense with the active roster. Teixeira. avoided a salary arbitration municative early in his career, announcement likely in the the additions of outfielder “There was never another “If in fact Andy does in hearing next month. Greinke left Kansas City’s coming days. Matt Holliday and first base- team brought up,” Pettitte 2009 what he’s done before, Greinke went 13-10 with a spring training camp in 2006 The 40-year-old Springer man and designated hitter said during a conference he’ll actually make more 3.47 ERA in 32 starts for and returned to his home in still needed to undergo a Jason Giambi. call. “I wanted to come back money,” said Pettitte’s agent, Kansas City last season, set- Orlando, Fla. The Royals had physical, a formality and final Springer has made 70 or to the Yankees.” Randy Hendricks. ting career highs in strikeouts been worried for more than a step to making things official more outings in each of the He joins a starting rotation Pettitte pitched for the (183) and innings (202 1-3). year that the pitcher, the No. 6 after the sides already reached past three seasons. He is likely that already includes CC Yankees from 1995-2003, His 3.47 ERA was the best by a overall pick in the 2002 ama- a preliminary agreement. to be a setup man in Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, helping them win four World Royals starter in 11 years. teur draft, might quit baseball. The right-hander is a 16- Oakland’s bullpen, with Chien-Ming Wang and Joba Series titles, then spent three After earning $1,475,000 Since finishing treatment year major league veteran Beane already having said he Chamberlain. The deal seasons with his hometown last season, Greinke had for social anxiety late in the who pitched the last two sea- plans to use Brad Ziegler and raised the Yankees’ projected Houston Astros. He returned asked for $4.4 million when 2006 season, Greinke has sons for the St. Louis Joey Devine both in the closer opening-day payroll to to the Yankees in 2007 and he exchanged proposed arbi- steadily improved his on-field Cardinals and has spent the role in 2009. $196.8 million for 17 players was 14-14 with a 4.54 ERA tration salaries with the performance and admitted majority of his career in the — The Associated Press Michael Vick sues former financial adviser

RICHMOND, Va. — Kelci Stringer, the NFL will Hennepin County District Imprisoned NFL star Michael support her efforts to create a Judge Dan Mabley ruled Eller Vick is suing a former finan- heat illness prevention pro- was guilty of fourth-degree cial adviser for at least $2 mil- gram. assault of an officer and sec- lion. No other terms of the set- ond-degree refusing to sub- Vick claims Mary Wong of tlement announced Monday mit to a field sobriety test. Omaha, Neb., misrepresent- by a family spokesman were Mabley has seven days to ed herself to gain control of released. outline his decision in a writ- his finances, which she then Kelci Stringer had filed a ten order. misused. He’s accusing Wong wrongful death lawsuit The 67-year-old Eller faces of fraud, breach of contract, against the league, claiming up to a year on each count negligence and other offens- the NFL hadn’t done enough when he is sentenced Feb. 23. es. to ensure that equipment Count lawyer Mike Freeman Wong’s lawyer, James used by players protected said any jail sentence would Mitchell, did not immediately them from injuries or deaths be served in a workhouse, return a phone message seek- caused by heat-related ill- not prison. ing comment. nesses. In a pending federal law- The lawsuit also names a Korey Stringer was a 27- suit, he claims officers violat- company Wong co-owns with year-old, 335-pound line- ed his civil rights, used exces- three NFL players: Demorrio man. He died from heat- sive force and concealed AP photo Williams, and twins Josh and stroke July 31, 2001, during videotape evidence of his Gainesville State School football coach Mark Williams, left, and Grapevine Faith coach Kris Hogan pose under Daniel Bullocks. The suit was the second day of training arrest. the razor wire near the practice field at the school Jan. 20 in Gainesville, Texas. filed in U.S. District Court in camp in preparation for the Eller was arrested April 9 Norfolk late last week. 2001 season. He practiced in after police said they saw his Vick is serving 23 months in the sweltering heat and Mercedes sport utility vehicle federal prison for bankrolling humidity, which pushed his swerve and speed through a Faith-ful coach’s reward: a dogfighting conspiracy. body temperature to 108.8 stop sign and narrowly miss a degrees. squad car. They gave chase WIDOW SETTLES LAWSUIT and eventually attempted to WITH NFL OVER DEATH EX-VIKING CARL ELLER GUILTY arrest Eller in his garage, COLUMBUS, Ohio — The OF ASSAULT ON POLICE where they said he punched Super Bowl platform widow of Minnesota Vikings MINNEAPOLIS — Former one officer and threw anoth- lineman Korey Stringer Vikings great Carl Eller was er onto the hood of his SUV. GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — and checks from Faith and obeyed everywhere else reached a settlement with the convicted Monday of assault- Efforts to subdue Eller with a A few days before playing a boosters. — the same requirements NFL over his heatstroke ing a police officer who tried Taser didn’t work, according group of teenage prison In Faith’s next game, a that can help speed their death during training camp to arrest him after he swerved to a criminal complaint. inmates, Faith Christian rival player went down with release. Williams calls the in 2001. and nearly struck a squad car — The Associated Press School coach Kris Hogan a neck injury. As he was boys who suit up each week Under an agreement with last April. sent an e-mail to every par- being loaded into an ambu- “our role models, the ones ent at his school. lance, Faith players went we’ve helped correct.” Make a big pregame “spir- across the field to be with “Some weeks I might take it line,” just like you do for their foes, then all dropped 25 or 28, sometimes 12 or your own kids, he asked. to a knee in prayer. Faith’s 13,” Williams said. “We went Cardinals Then, sit behind the visitors’ cheerleaders did the same through six quarterbacks Continued from Sports 1 his team to enjoy the experi- only thing is give them as bench and root for the with their counterparts. this year.” They have much less time ence, but “we can’t lose sight much information as you Gainesville State School As for the football part of Between adult chaper- to get used to the media of the fact that we’re here to can about it. It really goes Tornadoes. the season, Faith went 9-3, ones, the occasional relative frenzy that comes with play a game.” back to the type of players They did. And what losing in the regional round and other supporters, the Super Bowl, and they He knows that trouble that we have. They’ve done a Hogan saw in the faces of of the private school play- Gainesville gets about 40 will lean on Warner’s experi- lurks in the party environ- really good job of handling the Gainesville players was offs. It was quite an achieve- fans per game. Teams often ence. ment that leads up to this so far.” all the satisfaction he need- ment considering this was greet them with a small ban- “Anytime you have a play- Sunday’s game. The Cardinals have rolled ed. their first season in the ner, sometimes lending the er that has Kurt’s credentials, “I don’t think you can talk up 95 points in playoff victo- Yet he’s gotten so much largest classification. junior varsity cheerleaders. that has had the season that to them about it enough,” ries over Atlanta, Carolina more — including an invita- “We’ve won nine state At Faith, two rows of 100 Kurt’s had throughout this Whisenhunt said. “I’ve and Philadelphia, heady tion to the Super Bowl. championships (in all people lined up for them, year, it commands respect,” talked to them about it and stuff for a franchise that had Hogan is headed to sports) the last four years, so stretching about 40 yards. Whisenhunt said. will talk to them about this two playoff victories its Tampa as a guest of USA we obviously play to win,” They were connected by a Larry Fitzgerald, whose again. That’s something entire history before this Football, the national gov- Hogan said. “But on the banner roughly 20 feet wide. acrobatic catches have been that’s very important. ... The year. erning body for the sport at other hand, we believe win- “At first, our kids were a highlight of the Cardinals’ youth and amateur levels. ning is not what you strive scared. They were real anx- improbable playoff run, said NFL commissioner Roger for, it’s simply a byproduct of ious,” Williams said. “I said, Warner is a great asset to all Goodell will honor him at a doing things right.” ‘Burst through the banner facets of his life. news conference Friday, Hogan is the grandson of a and have fun!’” “We talk about family life, and he’ll attend the game preacher and has a grand- Hogan saw Gainesville we talk about my faith in itself. mother who taught Sunday players scanning the stands God,” Fitzgerald said. “I hate it that this thing school for 60 years, but he “just to check the genuine- “There’s not anything I can’t that we did is so rare,” didn’t affirm his own ness of what was going on.” talk to him about.” Hogan said Monday. Christian faith until 15 years With Faith players helping Whisenhunt said he wants “Everybody views it as such ago, as a college sophomore. Gainesville players up after a big deal. Shouldn’t that be Within weeks, he said, his tackles, they realized the the normal m.o., though?” life began falling into place. emotions were real; the 5- To Hogan’s team, it is. In This is his sixth year as gallon drums being pound- fact, their treatment of the athletic director at Faith ed behind their bench really Steelers Gainesville squad was the Christian, a school of 635 were thumping for them. Continued from Sports 1 fourth example this season students from kindergarten “Their eyes were just wouldn’t practice Wednesday, Updated Daily at of the way they blend faith through 12th grade in a res- screaming gratitude,” but noted this was nothing and sportsmanship. idential neighborhood of Hogan said. unusual. magicvalley.com It started in late August, this Dallas-Fort Worth sub- Faith won 33-14, ending The Steelers are appearing when a rival player died in a urb. Gainesville’s season at 0-9. in their seventh Super Bowl, car accident a few days after The school was supposed You couldn’t tell as both only one fewer than the playing Faith. Hogan’s play- to play this season in a dis- teams prayed together after- Cowboys’ record eight, and ers went to the funeral as a trict with schools in Midland ward, then left with a mix- will try to win their sixth title group, standing side by side and Lubbock, but when gas ture of smiles and tears. — more than any other team. in their red jerseys on a strip was $4 per gallon school A story in the Fort Worth It was tough to tell the rook- of grass outside the chapel. officials opted to move up to Star-Telegram the next day ies from the veterans as the Soon after, the team from a bigger class, and a group- led to a column by ESPN’s team arrived for Sunday’s Snow Reports: Snowboard, downhill John Curtis Christian School ing with local schools — Rick Reilly. Troy Aikman game against the Arizona and Cross Country Ski Reports near New Orleans borrowed including the Gainesville made sure Goodell read it, Cardinals. They weren’t over- one of Faith’s buses and a facility run by the Texas leading to the invitation for whelmed with the media 5-day Snow Forecast practice field while in the Youth Commission. this weekend. The fallout throng, and they knew how to area for a Labor Day game at At his first meeting of dis- has helped Gainesville, too, handle the large crowds of Mountain Cams Texas Stadium against trict ADs, Hogan and Mike with Williams noticing Steelers fans who drove by national powerhouse Euless Williams of Gainesville hit it warmer welcomes at basket- their Tampa hotel cheering Resort Profile and Event Information Trinity. At the same time, off right away, and Hogan ball games and more kids “Here we go, Steelers.” Hurricane Ike was threaten- began planning for wanting to play football. Half the Steelers’ starters, ing to wipe out everything Gainesville’s visit. “Coach Hogan inspired an including Roethlisberger, Trail Maps, Travel deals and more... Curtis had rebuilt since “I could just feel it in my entire community in an remain from the last Super Hurricane Katrina. Although spirit. ... That is a ministry extraordinary way and gave Bowl victory, when Pittsburgh Sponsored by: disaster was avoided back opportunity we’ve got to those young men on the beat Seattle in 2006. home, Curtis’ trip was capture,” he said. Gainesville team a chance to “We embrace all that’s extended several days, Gainesville has about 260 believe in themselves,” involved in the Super Bowl,” pushing hotel and food bills boys, incarcerated for vari- Goodell said. “It’s a powerful Tomlin said. “We’re down here way up. So Hogan organized ous reasons. Football is a message and shows how to play, we’re down here to win. a dinner and Curtis coaches privilege given only to jun- football can be such a posi- I’m sure there’s 30 other teams left with a “love offering,” an iors and seniors who’ve tive force in shaping values in the NFL that would like to envelope stuffed with cash excelled in the classroom and building communities.” have this burden this week.”