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MagicValley.com Boise wind developer to return to Magic Valley By Nate Poppino this summer on 152 wind “The wind down there is great. The much of the work, creating company in the state. Times-News writer turbines providing a com- more than 275 estimated Idaho Power Co. recently bined 228 megawatts of landowners down there are fantastic.” jobs during construction. called for proposals for an A Boise wind-farm devel- electricity, scattered in 14 — Holli High, Exergy’s director of The parks will need 22 peo- additional 250 megawatts of oper plans to build a num- wind parks across five ple for operations and wind power for its system. ber of new farms this year in southern Idaho counties. community and government affairs maintenance. And the Locally, proposed projects southern Idaho — a sign In the Magic Valley, the company claims the work range from more small-scale that the winds seem to still wind farms are tabbed for Regulatory Policies Act, The projects are expected will represent the largest ones by local landowners to favor Idaho’s renewable- the Bell Rapids area, as well which sets forth payment to take seven months to energy construction project the massive 185-turbine energy industry. as near Burley and rates for small-power complete. When finished, to date in Idaho, when China Mountain project Boise-based Exergy Shoshone, said Holli High, developers. the company claims they’ll measured in 2009 dollars. planned for southwest of Development Group’s last Exergy’s director of com- “We’ve been working on put Idaho into the top 20 Company officials, who Rogerson. Idaho project — Fossil Gulch munity and government it for a very long time, so states in terms of installed also have a project near A recent report from the — was the state’s first “util- affairs. Exergy is partnering we’re very excited,” High wind capacity. Great Falls, Mont., no Pew Research Center found ity-scale” wind farm when with local landowners for said Monday afternoon. But the benefits are longer own Fossil Gulch but that Idaho led the nation in it was built near Hagerman each project, she said. All 14 “And the wind down there is broader than that, Exergy are excited to return to work percentage of job growth in in 2004. Now, the company parks should qualify under great. The landowners officials said. They intend to in Idaho, High said. They’ll the green energy industry plans to start construction the Public Utility down there are fantastic.” hire local contractors for certainly have plenty of between 1998 and 2007. CSI summer GREATDAYFORASWIM enrollment increases
By Ben Botkin services programs, business Times-News writer administration and veteri- nary technology, said Jeff At the College of Fox, executive vice presi- Southern Idaho, enrollment dent and chief academic in summer courses this year officer at CSI. has grown. “What we’re trying to do The college has 1,772 stu- is say let’s expand the dents enrolled in summer opportunities and see if we courses this year. That’s a can’t make something out 2.84 percent increase — 49 of this,”Fox said. students — compared to The increase comes in a last year, when 1,723 stu- summer when CSI is mak- dents took summer courses. ing an effort at new summer But the increase is even course schedule options, higher among students tak- which included a six-week ing full-time courses. This period of classes during the year, it’s 1,162 students, a last half of May and June, 7.23 increase from last year, and one four-week session when 1,084 students of courses in July and attended the college full- August. time. The goal of those options MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News Classes that are seeing is to provide alternatives to Heidi and Matt Summerfield, of Twin Falls, try to coax their black Labrador puppy, 10-week-old Emmylou, into the water with a toy as her father, increases include develop- the traditional eight-week Waylon, waits his turn to fetch Thursday afternoon at the boat docks in Shoshone Falls Park. Today’s weather should be conducive for taking a mental math and English, cooling dip, as the National Weather Service’s Pocatello office is forecasting sunny skies with a high of 89 and a 20 percent chance of afternoon health sciences and human See ENROLLMENT, Main 2 thunderstorms. Advisory committee will steer new Idaho roads study The Associated Press taken to try to avoid the “Even if they believe they’re being constitution to require “Over time, it has reduced problems in a 2007 study on highway cost allocation the politics.’’ BOISE — Idaho is again the same issue, in which the in one way or another knocked out studies every two years, Lowe said the advisory trying to determine whether study’s authors said possible of balance they should all be with the Legislature told to panel will likely include rep- owners of heavy trucks and glitches in Idaho’s record adjust taxes or fees based on resentatives from the state’s cars are paying their fair keeping and software used considered, and we shouldn’t the results. trucking association and share for roads. for the study may have Idaho is following AAA Idaho, among others. The state will use affected the data. At the be afraid of that information.’’ Oregon’s example in The 2007 study suggested new Federal Highway time, Idaho Transportation — Idaho Gov. C.L.‘Butch’ Otter appointing an advisory that heavy trucks underpay Administration methodolo- Department Director Pam committee. Oregon state and owners of cars and gy for a highway cost alloca- Lowe said the problems tee this time around. sidered, and we shouldn’t be economist Tom Potiowsky pickups pay too much in tion study and will appoint were too complex and need- “You’ve got to have those afraid of that information.’’ said the system works well transportation fees and an advisory committee to ed too much time to fix, so folks sitting at the table,’’he In Oregon, the question of in his state. taxes. Keith Allred, head of oversee the research, The the study was scrapped. said. “Even if they believe whether cars and trucks “They understand they The Common Interest citi- Spokesman-Review report- Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch’’ they’re being in one way or paid their fair share became are only advisory,but I think zens group, which has been ed. Otter said he’s all for bring- another knocked out of bal- so political that voters in it makes for a richer out- Those steps are being ing in the advisory commit- ance they should all be con- 1999 amended the state come,’’ Potiowsky said. See ROADS, Main 3 Gateway West meeting held in Burley ITD: No firm date yet for By Damon Hunzeker comprises 230- and 500- addressed the crowd of et cetera. Auger Falls bridge removal Times-News writer kilovolt power lines costing about 45 people and said the Members of the Cassia nearly $2 billion that would project could result in County Gateway West Task Times-News gave their approval Monday BURLEY — The third in a extend from a substation decreased assessments of Force, a group of citizens morning for ITD to run con- series of meetings about near Glenrock, Wyo., to tax levies on property own- and community leaders, The Idaho Transportation struction equipment down Idaho Power Co.’s Gateway another station near Melba. ers. hope to persuade Idaho Department hasn’t set a an access road into the West project was held Nearly 60 miles of trans- They devoted most of the Power to move the trans- date yet for when it plans to Snake River Canyon to Monday at Burley City Hall. mission lines would run time, in the nearly impene- mission lines from the pro- remove a dilapidated bridge remove the bridge, If you’re the kind of person through private property in trable language of tax com- posed rights-of-way on near Auger Falls. But the Commission Chairman who does your own taxes Cassia County, including missions, to explaining how private property to areas of project may stand a chance Charlie Howell said. and likes to hear government some farms that are 100 property levies are assessed public property. of happening within the Howell said a letter from bureaucrats discuss taxing years old, affecting as many in Idaho on individuals ver- Lynn Steadman, a mem- next couple of years, ITD stated the work would districts and levy computa- as 160 property owners. sus public utilities — what is ber of the task force, asked if according to possible dates be done in the fall of 2010 or tions with pie charts, it was Alan Dornfest and Greg exempt, what isn’t exempt, 10 miles of transmission given to Jerome County 2011. But the bridge removal the place to be. Cade, both of the Idaho the way overlapping tax dis- GATEWAY officials. The Gateway West project State Tax Commission, tricts calculate assessments, See , Main 2 County commissioners See BRIDGE, Main 2
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Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALS AND FAIRS no cost, 737-5988. Ketch’em Alive free concert and dance, fea- The 83rd annual Fourth of July celebration, Ongoing exercise program for people with Pat Marcantonio tures Kids from Music n’ Me school in Hailey with theme “Only In America,”features Parkinson’s disease, offered by Magic and The Culver City Dub Collectors Christmas Lighting Breakfast, 6 to 10 a.m., Valley Regional Medical Center, 11 a.m. to • Roll up your sleeves and Dub Collectors play from “Caribbean-type of reggae,”7 p.m., Forest Rupert Square; free local entertainment, 6 noon, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, give blood at the American 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring low- Service Park, First Street and Washington p.m. (bring lawn chairs); The Fabulous 371 Eastland Drive N., Twin Falls, no cost, Red Cross blood drive from back chairs and blankets. Avenue, Ketchum, no cost, picnics, low-back Chancellors concert with ’50s and ’60s 737-2977. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Drinks will be sold. chairs and blankets welcome; drinks sold at rock-and-roll music, 7:30 p.m., at the gaze- SilverSneakers Fitness Program, innovative Burley Armory, 2000 E. • The Rupert July fourth park, www.visitsunvalley.com. bo; and fireworks at dark at Rupert Square, exercise program designed specifically for Main St. Appointments: celebration kicks off in “The Final Dress Rehearsal,” comedy spoof Rupert, www.minicassiachamber.com. Medicare beneficiaries’ unique health and 678-9840. If you miss that, Rupert Square with a and vaudeville entertainment presented by physical needs, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Twin hit the Drew Bailey Eagle Christmas Lighting Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation, 7:30 Falls YMCA, 1751 Elizabeth Blvd., no cost for Scout project American Red Breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m., GOVERNMENT p.m., Wilson Theater, F and Fremont streets, Humana-insured or YMCA members and $5 Cross Blood Drive from free local entertainment at Twin Falls County commissioners, 8:30 Rupert, $5, 436-1543. per class for non-insured, 733-4384. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday 6 p.m., old-time rock music a.m., courthouse, 425 Shoshone St. N., 736- Adult Children Anonymous (ACA) meeting, at the Church of Jesus at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks 4068. for individuals recovering from alcoholic or Christ of Latter-day Saints, at dark at the Square. EXHIBITS Blaine County commissioners, 9 a.m., court- dysfunctional family environment, 6 p.m., 2050 Normal Ave., Burley. Events continue through “The Rural Vernacular,” a look at people and house, 206 First Ave. S., Hailey, 788-5500. Canyon View Psychiatric and Addiction Appointments: 670-0057 the week leading up to the places outside the urban-dominated main- Jerome County commissioners, 9 a.m., Services, 228 Shoup Ave. W. (west or 670-1865. big day. stream by using iconic photographs of courthouse, 300 N. Lincoln St., 644-2700. entrance), Twin Falls, no cost, 308-5656. • You’ll find the smooth Walker Evans as a starting point, 9 a.m. to 5 Sun Valley Planning and Zoning sounds of reggae at the Have your own pick you p.m., Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Commission, 9 a.m., City Hall, 81 Elkhorn HOBBIES AND CRAFTS Ketch’em Alive free concert want to share? Something Fifth St. E., Ketchum, no cost, sunvalleycen- Road, 622-4438. and dance at 7 p.m. at Forest that is unique to the area ter.org or 726-9491. Line dance classes, 6 p.m., Twin Falls Service Park at First Street and that may take people by “Idaho Landscape: A Different Point of HEALTH AND WELLNESS Senior Center, 530 Shoshone St. W., Twin and Washington Avenue in surprise? E-mail me at View,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jean B. King Falls, $3 donation, 410-5650 or Ketchum. The Culver City [email protected]. SilverSneakers Fitness Program at Curves of www.galenslatter.com. Gallery, Herrett Center for the Arts and Twin Falls, complete cardio and circuit Science, College of Southern Idaho campus, training with resistance, state-of-the-art 315 Falls Ave.,Twin Falls, no cost, 732-6655. equipment and “Curves Smart” personal- MUSEUMS AND PARKS “Between Fences” exhibit, visual cultural ized coaching, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Twin Falls Faulkner Planetarium “WSKY: Radio Station history of fences and land use presented by Curves, 690 Blue Lakes Blvd. N., no cost for of the Stars/Live Sky Tour,” at 2 p.m. and Smithsonian Institution and Idaho Humana Gold-insured or AARP provided by “Bad Astronomy: Myths and Canyon County Humanities Council, noon to 6 p.m., The Secure Horizons, 734-7300. Misconceptions ” at 7 p.m., $4.50 for Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. N., TOPS Weight Support Group Chapter ID No. adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, $2.50 for Ketchum, free admission, 726-3493. 374, 10 a.m., 410 E. Third St., Rupert, 436- students, no cost for children under age 2 “Going to the Dogs,” animal portraits by 6037. and a special price package for families appoints new Janet Thomas, noon to 5 p.m., Magic Valley Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10 to 11 with five children or less; Lynyrd Skynyrd: Arts Council’s La Galeria Pequena, 132 Main a.m., Living Waters Presbyterian Church, Fly On Free Bird” 8:15 p.m., Herrett Center Ave. S., Main Street Plaza, Twin Falls, free 821 E. Main St., Wendell, no cost, 737-5988. for Arts and Science, north end of the admission, 734-2787 or magicvalle- Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:30 College of Southern Idaho campus, Twin public defender yartscouncil.org. a.m., First Segregation Fire Station, Eden, Falls, $4.50, 732-6655. CALDWELL (AP) — The Wiebe and Fouser Canyon County commis- Attorneys firm is suing the sioners have appointed a state and Canyon County new public defender to over the way public defend- Great Lakes wolves return to endangered list replace attorneys Klaus ers are chosen and paid. The Wiebe and Scott Fouser,who firm Moffatt Thomas in TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. would return Great Lakes the wolves from the endan- door to future hunting and since 1997 have represented Boise filed the lawsuit in (AP) — The federal govern- wolves to the list while con- gered list, it will hold a 60- trapping of the animals. local defendants who can’t April in 3rd District Court, ment on Monday agreed to sidering its next move. They day comment period, the “This agreement will give afford an attorney. seeking to prevent the coun- put gray wolves in the west- had been classified as settlement says. the administration a much- Commissioners chose ty from ending its contract ern Great Lakes region back endangered from 1974 until The agency still believes needed opportunity to Mark Mimura, who serves as with Wiebe and Fouser. on the endangered species their removal May 4. “wolves in the western Great reconsider the failed wolf- public defender for nearby On a broader basis, the list — at least temporarily. About 1,300 wolves in Lakes have met the recovery management policies of the Gem County, from a list of lawsuit aims to determine The decision came less Montana and Idaho also criteria and don’t need to be past, and hopefully put to attorneys Monday. whether the state spends than two months after the were dropped from the list listed,’’ Georgia Parham, rest the states’ reckless plans Mimura practices crimi- enough money on public U.S. Fish and Wildlife then. Because a public com- spokeswoman for the Fish to start sport hunting and nal, family and administra- defenders so that indigent Service discontinued federal ment period was held in and Wildlife Service, said. trapping imperiled wolves,’’ tive law. His Mimura Law people accused of a crime protection for about 4,000 their case, they are not cov- Parham said federal offi- said Jonathan Lovvorn, a Offices has locations in can be fairly represented. A wolves in Michigan, ered by the deal announced cials had thought a com- vice president of the Emmett and Meridian. judge is scheduled to hear Minnesota and Wisconsin. Monday and their status will ment period was not Humane Society. Canyon County notified motions in the case on July 7. The agency acknowledged not change. A separate law- required because one had Michigan, Minnesota and Caldwell-based attorneys No one from Moffatt Monday that it erred by not suit on that case will move been held for a previous Wisconsin contend their Klaus Wiebe and Scott Thomas, or Wiebe and holding a legally required forward. effort to reclassify the management plans will Fouser earlier this year that Fouser Attorneys, immedi- public comment period About 300 wolves in wolves. But they now agree allow the species to continue their contracts to represent ately returned calls from The before taking action. Wyoming remain listed. another was needed, she flourishing. indigent defendants was Associated Press on Under a settlement with U.S. District Judge Paul said. The states recently have being ended. Monday. five environmental and ani- Friedman in Washington, The activist groups that allowed people to kill wolves mal protection groups that D.C., must approve the set- sued, including the Humane attacking livestock or pets. had sued the agency earlier tlement for it to take effect. Society of the United States, Those provisions would be this month, the Fish and If the Fish and Wildlife say state plans for dealing nullified once wolves again Gateway Wildlife Service said it Service tries again to remove with the wolves open the are classified as endangered. Continued from Main 1 ables that affect property val- lines on private property, ues … I’m sorry I can’t be compared to the same length more direct,”Cade said. of line on public property, “It’s a very good question,” would save Idaho Power Dornfest said. money on taxes. A meeting addressing a “That’s a fair assumption new corridor for the power that they would pay less,” lines is scheduled for next Cade said. Monday. Another resident, Jerry “The best possible picture Evans, asked the question they (the tax commission) concerning most property could paint is that some prop- owners — how would tax val- erty owners in certain areas ues be assessed once trans- could end up paying less in mission towers are construct- taxes,” Task Force Chairman ed on private property and Brent Stoker said afterward, consequently lower its value? “but the project will not cre- He almost got an answer. ate more revenue for the tax- “If you begin with the ing entities.” premise that it’s a detriment, and that isn’t always the case Damon Hunzeker may be … it can be a very difficult reached at dhunzeker@ challenge …there are so many magicvalley.com or 208- different independent vari- 677-8764.
File photo The Idaho Transportation Department is making plans remove the dilapidated Auger Falls bridge. On Monday, Jerome County commissioners Your guide to Fourth of July gave their approval for the agency to use an access road to the site. fireworks and festivities, all Bridge around south-central Idaho. Continued from Main 1 other preliminary items for years, the Auger Falls area in the process of being actually has yet to be when the project receives a has received renewed turned into a Twin Falls city scheduled, said regional date, he said. attention over the past few park. Removing the bridge F R I D A Y I N ITD spokesman Nathan “It’s just hanging out years. Along with the loose- wouldn’t cause any prob- E N T E R T A I N M E N T Jerke. The state is working there right now,”Jerke said. ly planned bridge removal, lems with those plans, city to clear up permits and Left alone for many the area south of the river is officials said Monday.
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You Why we turned Don’t T.F.jail could change Say out this way Steve Crump medical provider ome of the most 3. Joseph Carey, 1845- 2004 — Idaho’s 24th gover- important people in 1924 — Carey spent just five nor — a Republican — By Nate Poppino ment would like to improve might get back — or even S the state’s history years in the U.S. Senate along with some visionary Times-News writer its offerings while streamlin- how many they’ll have to never set foot in Idaho, but representing Wyoming, and members of the 38th ing what has become an open. But the two potential the inventions they discov- his signature legislation — a Legislature, in 1965 essen- Twin Falls County offi- expensive set of budget lines. bidders who showed up at a ered and the decisions they bill allowing private compa- tially created the economy cials are looking at what it Flipping through various pre-bid conference on made changed life here for- nies to build irrigation sys- we have today by pushing would take to slightly expand budgets on Monday, he put Monday afternoon seemed ever … tems in the arid West and through a sales tax, which medical services in the his best guess for adult and to think the county was ask- Here’s my list of the folks profit from the sale of water gave remarkable stability to county jail, while possibly juvenile medical costs as at ing for a lot. who made Idaho … — was pretty much a bust the state’s tax structure, cutting current costs in the least $360,000 — not count- “The number that you’re … everywhere but Idaho … combined with property process. ing a large slice of the asking for here is a big num- 1. William Wallace, 1811- Each state was given con- and income taxes … County commissioners $150,000 the county budg- ber,”said Dr. Jeff Keller with 1879 — The map of Idaho trol over 1 million acres, and 8. Cecil Andrus, 1931 — will open sealed bids for ets for mental-health Badger Medical. looks as it does today could select settlers and Andrus, a Democrat, is his- services at the jail and the spending. It’s far from given that the because of Wallace, an contractors … Potential set- torically important for sev- county’s juvenile-detention The dollars pay for a con- status quo will change. enterprising, ambitious tlers were granted 160 acres eral other reasons, but he’s facilities on July 13, moving tracted doctor and dentist, Commission Chairman Republican and friend of … Projects were financed by credited as the man who forward on changes one full-time and one part- George Urie wondered Abraham Lincoln … In development companies, brought the hi-tech indus- Commissioner Tom Mikesell time nurse, mental-health Monday how he’d be able to 1863, Washington Territory who eventually handed over try to Idaho … In 1973, the said had been proposed by services and other costs. The compare cost-savings pro- extended east through control to an operating governor brokered a deal the sheriff’s department for jail’s current doctor, Dr. posals to how much the Idaho and into Montana … company … The Carey Act between private landown- at least three years. Randy Slickers, has served county could cut if the bids Legislators in western led directly to the develop- ers, the City of Boise and While the jail’s current there for at least six years, include expanded services. Washington badly wanted ment of irrigated agricul- Hewlett-Packard to build a services do meet minimum Mikesell said. And Mikesell said he worries the eastern half of the state ture in southern Idaho … printer and copier factory in standards for such facilities, Commissioners have no about where to find extra detached, because the min- 4. Luther Burbank, 1849- Idaho … Much more — Mikesell said, the depart- idea what size bids they money in a tight budget year. ing boom in what’s now the 1927 — Other than Boise, including Micron — would Idaho Panhandle was shift- Salt Lake and Spokane, follow … ing political power east of Wash., the most important 9. Sacajawea, 1788-1812 IDAHO COIN GALLERIES the Cascades … city in Idaho history is — Had the Lewis and Clark Lincoln appointed probably Lunenberg, Mass., expedition of 1802-1805 Roads 30 Years Same Location Wallace as Washington’s where between 1872 and failed, North America Continued from Main 1 territorial delegate to 1874 Burbank developed the would be a very different BUY & SELL Congress, and in 1863 he Burbank potato, then sold place today — and Idaho studying transportation outmaneuvered the power- the rights for $150 to fund a might not exist … The funding, said that while Scrap gold: rings, Silver & gold bullion ful Rep. James Ashley, move to Santa Rosa, Calif. Shoshoni interpreter was that study had problems, dental, etc. Coin collections R-Ohio, chairman of the … The Burbank potato was pivotal in securing help for he wouldn’t be surprised OPEN ONLY: House Committee on developed into the Russet the Voyage of Discovery if the new study comes Territories … Ashley want- Burbank — Idaho’s iconic from Indians at several out with similar results. TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ed the Lewiston area to product. points on the outbound trip The new study could be Idaho Coin Galleries, Inc. remain in Washington and 5. Jack Simplot, 1909- when the explorers were on completed in a matter of 302 N. Main Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-733-8593 or 731-1789 or 733-2934 his legislation creating a 2008 — Simplot took the verge of starvation … months, Lowe said. That new territory — to be called Burbank’s potato and trans- 10. John Quincy Adams, would allow the results to Montana — passed the formed it into gold … The 1767-1848 — The future be used by Otter’s newly NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR House … Wallace convinced Declo-bred farmer’s son sixth president of the appointed task force that OUTDOOR the U.S. Senate otherwise, pretty much invented the United States was the sec- will study transportation and on the day Congress potato processing industry, retary of state when he cut a funding. FAMILY adjourned in 1863 the then later parlayed his for- deal with Spanish Foreign Otter created the task PORTRAITS House agreed … tune into starting eastern Minister Luis de Onis in force after lawmakers, Sessions Only Lincoln swiftly appointed Idaho’s phosphate mining 1819 to draw the boundary despite dozens of vetoes Wallace the first governor business and eventually separating Spanish America and the governor’s urgent $ 95 of Idaho Territory … bankrolling Micron and the Oregon Country pleading, refused to enact 49 2. Brigham Young, Technology … along the 42nd parallel, the his proposed tax and fee Through July 15th 1801-1877 — The Mormon 6. Frederick Bradley, current southern border of increases to pay for road leader was critical in the 1865-1933 — King of the Idaho … upkeep. Otter said it development of eastern north Idaho silver barons as The Jackson-Onis Treaty remains a pressing need. Idaho, from the day he president of Bunker Hill led directly to the establish- Call Today sent pioneers to establish Mine for 36 years … ment to the territories and Check out what’s 734-9969 Fort Lemhi, near Salmon, Politically connected, fierce later the states of Idaho, in 1858 … That legacy is opponent of organized Oregon, Washington and new online at 119 2nd Ave. W. far-reaching; nearly 40 labor and, as an engineer by Montana … Downtown Twin Falls percent of Idahoans are training, responsible for www.magicvalley.com www.pomerelleportraits.com 1984-2009 members of The Church of much of the technology of Steve Crump is the Jesus Christ of Latter-day silver mining … Times-News Opinion edi- Saints … 7. Robert Smylie, 1914- tor.
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HAILEY GROCERY OUTLET (TENT) KING’S STORE BURLEY KING’S STORE SWENSEN’S STOKES FOOD CENTER GOODING www.MagicValley.com 991 WASHINGTON SOUTH (TENT) KING’S STORE *compete.com*compete com JuJune 12, 2009 Main 4 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 LOCAL Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho AROUND THE VALLEY Two southern Idaho if the two will face escape Former hospital housing inmates captured charges. after escape from Ketchum-area Cottonwood crash sends one now helping the homeless Two inmates who escaped Sunday evening to Boise hospital By Nichole Carnell from the North Idaho A rush-hour crash on Times-News writer A row of apart- Correctional Institution in Friday near St. Luke’s Wood ments on Martin Cottonwood, located about River Medical Center result- As the economy tightens, Street in Twin 60 miles southwest of ed in injuries to two, includ- the local nonprofit Valley Lewiston, were recaptured ing a 48-year-old Ketchum House continues to help the Falls, some of Monday afternoon. The man who was stabilized and homeless community in the which have been two were found near the taken by air ambulance to Magic Valley, this time with obtained by institution after an acci- Saint Alphonsus Regional a little help from Twin Falls Valley House to dent involving four-wheel- Medical Center early County. provide transi- ers was reported, according Saturday morning. Ismael Since June 1, Valley House tional housing for to a release by the Salazar remained there in began leasing vacant apart- homeless fami- Idaho Department of critical condition on ments from the county in a Corrections. Monday afternoon, accord- deal referred to as a “bless- lies, is seen Richard Daniel Nieves, ing to the hospital. ing” by Lori Bergsma, past Monday. 20, and Ben Westley Perez, Salazar, a passenger in president of Valley House’s 20, climbed over a security an Isuzu belonging to Big board of directors. NICHOLE fence around 6 p.m. Wood Landscape, suffered The apartments, located CARNELL/ Sunday at NICI, one of facial and skull injuries in on Martin Street across from Times-News them appearing to have the crash, while the driver, St. Luke’s Magic Valley been cut during the escape. 62-year-old Javier Lopez- Medical Center, became Magicvalley.com ices, said Breshears. The two were evaluated Olivio, broke his femur, vacant when the former “The county has really at a local hospital Monday according to the Blaine county-owned Magic Valley WATCH an interview with a Valley House board stepped up to help the com- afternoon for non life- County Sheriff’s Office. Regional Medical Center was member. munity,”said Bergsma. threatening injuries. The crash occurred when sold to St. Luke’s Health Nieves was serving a 44-year-old Sun Valley System in 2006,according to shelter, which helps families ments will be leased to Valley Nichole Carnell may be four-to-seven-year term resident Yvonne Parrish- Twin Falls County get back on their feet,did not House, said Sharon reached at ncarnell@magic- for injury to a child in Blaine Levin, driving a Plymouth Commissioner George Urie. obtain access to all of the Breshears, executive director valley.com or 208-735- County.Perez was serving a Voyager toward Idaho After being approached by apartments in the complex, of Valley House; although 3376. three-to-10-year term for Highway 75 on Hospital Valley House, according to as there are currently ten- one family has already suc- criminal possession of a Drive, allegedly drove Urie, the county decided to ants living there, said cessfully transitioned. CENTURY STADIUM 5 financial transaction card through a red light, cross- allow the nonprofit to lease Strand. Bergsma said The Guidelines for apartment 678-7142 and forgery devices, as well ing the highway. the apartments for a “mini- Idaho Department of Health living are in the preliminary www.centurycinema5.com as burglary in Minidoka “The Big Wood truck mal price.” and Welfare, as well as the stages, according to Strand, County. was southbound when she Valley House will utilize hospital, still lease five but as homelessness is rising Shows Nightly 7:00 & 9:45 The search for the men pulled out, and they the apartments as transi- apartments each. in the Magic Valley the was suspended Sunday attempted to avoid a colli- tional housing for families “We aren’t going to be apartments are going to Transformers PG-13 night when it became too sion, still hit her and were who previously resided at kicking anyone out,” said open up needed space in the RISE OF THE FALLEN dark to search, according to forced over (into the the Valley House complex Strand, adding that apart- Valley House complex. In Digital Cinema IDOC, but continued northbound lane),” said and are ready to make their ments will be utilized only Currently Valley House The Action/Aventure Movie of the Summer Monday morning by IDOC Lt. Jay Davis. The truck way into the “mainstream,” when they become available. has 52 clients, including 19 and Idaho County law struck a northbound said Bergsma. As of now it is unclear children, and a waiting list of Shows Nightly 7:25 & 9:25 enforcement. Chevrolet Suburban, but Tenants will lease the exactly how many apart- people applying for its serv- According to the IDOC, no one in that vehicle was apartments from property The Proposal PG-13 both men were being held injured. management company, Jerome 3rd Annual Sandra Bullock in A Romantic Comedy under NICI’s retained Parrish-Levin has been Brawley Realty, most likely jurisdiction program and cited for failing to obey a under a scaled payment sys- NITY FREEDOM CELE Shows Nightly 7:15 & 9:15 were eligible to be consid- traffic device, Davis said. tem, said Valley House board MMU BRAT CO ION ered for release in October. member Doug Strand. UP PG Prosecutors will determine — staff reports The nonprofit homeless From Walt Disney - A Hilarious Family JULY 4 11 am to 5 pm July 5 6 pm Animated Comedy Jerome City Park Shows Nightly 7:30 & 9:30 report,“The music playing was Spanish rap style music and there July 4 11 am – Patriotic Kickoff Year One PG-13 was a Snoop Dog Rap Music Video Jack Black & Michael Cere in A Fun Comedy Playing on the big screen TV … Live Entertainment, Food, Law Disorder... The Snoop Dog video kept show- Fireworks Vendors, Crafters, Dunk Tank, BURLEY THEATRE & ing several women with their J.H.S. 678-5631 Bounce House, Family Activities breasts completely exposed.” at Dusk All Seats $2.00 Everynight ... in Cassia County The report notes that the club has & more! Open Fri. - Tues. each week From June 20 police reports: ground because he was not com- presented ongoing problems Nightly at 7:30, 9:20 Resisting arrest, etc.: plying,”the report reads. recently with juveniles, alcohol July 5 6 pm – Community Ice Cream Social & Monsters vs Aliens PG Police responded to the old Elks The suspect later told Nelson that and fights. Praise & Worship Music A Fun Family Animated Adventure Club in Burley, now a dance club he ran and gave him a fake name Rogers cited an example from ear- for people 18 and older called because he didn’t want to go to lier this month when police Club Mansion, at 1:30 a.m. about jail.“I told him he doesn’t have a responded to the club about a juveniles on the premises past warrant or anything and that he fight. The incident, according to curfew. didn’t need to lie to me,”the the report,“involved a man cov- REPORT CARD One of them, a 16-year-old male, report continues. After the sus- ered in blood who had apparently Name: 2 Cent Dealer was charged with resisting arrest pect was arrested, officers dropped a knife after we arrived.” GRADING These after he allegedly ran from Deputy returned to Club Mansion and Rogers requested a summons PERIOD 1 2 3 4 Brice Nelson. Following a chase found additional juveniles inside, against the owner of the club for that included several attempts to including a 17-year-old female run- contributing to the delinquency of Reading/Literacy A Businesses hold the kid by his shirt and at away, who were released to their a minor and for disseminating least one instance of running into parents, as well as a bar full of material harmful to children — in Written Communication A a wall, the juvenile was tackled on alcohol and “a music video show- reference to the breasts in the Snoop Dogg video. get an A+ Oakley Avenue.“I decided (the ing women’s breasts.” Mathematics A suspect) needed to go to the According to Deputy Jason Rogers’ — Damon Hunzeker Science/Health A The Times-News thanks the Social Studies/History A following businesses for donating Art A 2¢ from every newspaper they sell to Government/Civics A Newspaper In Education. Nutrition/Fitness A Grade Average A
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Want to see your name on this list every month? Call Lucinda Freeborn at (208) 735-3294 or email: [email protected] to fi nd out how. SECTION EDITOR ERIC LARSEN: (208) 735-3220 [email protected] TUESDAY,JUNE 30, 2009 MAIN 5 NorthNorth SideSide Covering the communities of Bellevue, Bliss, Carey, Dietrich, COMMUNITY Fairfield, Gooding, Hagerman, Hailey, Ketchum, Picabo, Richfield, Shoshone, Sun Valley, Triumph,Wendell. Lowrys awarded farmer of the year The Wood River Soil acres. Oliver, who some call turkeys while custom farm- the soil conservation district Conservation District Podge, was nicknamed after ing. and the Natural Resource announced that Oliver and his father. He continued to They have three children, Conservation Service put- Bertha Lowry of Shoshone work with his father until he Cheryl, Marlene and Randy. ting in pivots and a pond for have been named 2009 was ready to branch out on The children attended wildlife habitat. Podge still Conservation Farmer of the his own. It was then that he school in Shoshone while furrow irrigates 80 acres Year. met Bertha Lanning at the helping with chores as they with a shovel. The Lowrys will be recog- Wood River Grange Hall and grew up. Today, Cheryl lives “The Wood River SCD nized at noon July 25 at the they married in 1946. north of Shoshone and trains chooses a conservation 4-H/FFA Market Animal It wasn’t easy in the cutting horses, Marlene farmer of the year annually” Sale during the Lincoln beginning for Podge and works as a manager for said Carl Pendleton, chair- County Fair. Bertha as it was just the two Elkhorn Properties and man of the WRSCD. “Mr. Oliver Lowry, 84, was of them trying to farm, build Randy farms more than 400 Lowry has done an out- born and raised at Magic a house and start a family. acres with his father. standing job in upgrading his Reservoir. At age 3, his fami- Podge tried his hand at many After 62 years, Podge is irrigation systems and Courtesy photo ly moved north of Shoshone things from milking a small still farming and is able to do increasing the efficiency of Pictured from left are 2009 Conservation Farmer of the Year winners where his dad purchased 80 herd of 30 cows to raising so with cost-share help from his irrigation water.” Oliver and Bertha Lowry.
COMMUNITY NEWS Job’s Daughters Gooding installs officers SIGN OF THE TIMES Haley Peterson, daughter of Erik SIGN OF THE TIMES police offer and Kathy Peterson of Filer, will be installed as honored queen of the International Order of Job’s Daughters Bethel 43 at 7 tonight at light-hearted the Masonic Temple on Blue Lakes Blvd. N., in Twin Falls. Other officers to be installed include Kailee Hudson, senior warning to princess: Dakota Lyons, junior princess; Madison Dahlquist, guide; Ariel Brim, marshal; shoplifters Kiara Garity, chap- lain; Kaitlyn Hager, librarian; Chelsea By Mary Hanson Bonnett, recorder; Times-News correspondent Kendra McCollum, treasurer; Whitney Peterson GOODING — Perhaps you’ve seen Biggs, first messen- them in Ridley’s Food & Drug, Cook’s ger; Alexis Fustos, second messen- Food Town or other Gooding businesses. ger; Alex Hudson, third messenger; Small blue and white signs promise a Brittani Garrett, fourth messenger; free ride in a police car. But, like many Samantha Whitted, fifth messenger; things labeled free, there’s a catch. You Madison Sidwell, inner guard; Chaz have to shoplift to get the ride, which Shoup, outer guard; Katie Hacking, means a misdemeanor petit theft charge senior custodian; and Kaylynn would also be in your future. Whitted, junior custodian. Bringing the signs to Gooding were Retiring Honored Queen Kendra the idea of Gooding Chief of Police Jeff McCollum will be the installing offi- Perry. cer. She will be assisted by Erica “I saw the signs on the Internet and Kober, installing guide; Connie ordered a few,”he said.“They turned out Kober, installing marshal, Amanda to be so popular I had to order more.” Vaughn, installing chaplain; Shayla Gail Gil, supervisor at Cook’s Food Charbonneau, installing senior cus- Town, said the signs are a welcome addi- todian; Caylee Pfeifer, installing jun- tion to anti-shoplifting measures the ior custodian; Jill Newnham, store has already taken. installing recorder; Natisha Lupton “We do have a problem with shoplift- and Kevin Moore, installing musi- ing, but not so much as we used to. We cians; and Molly Breland, installing do have cameras now,but it’s still a prob- flag bearer. lem,” she said. “We’ve had so many Katie Williams of Filer is the narra- comments since the police gave us these tor.The Steve Kober family will be the signs. It’s surprising.” hosts. Duet will be performed by While a shoplifter might find the ride Courtney and Taylor Hansen. free of charge, a petit theft conviction can be costly,including fines, court costs Berger finishes and possible jail time. “These signs are surprisingly popular. Air Force basic training Our customers are noticing them and Air Force Airman Kc D. Berger they like them,”Gil said.“Most shoppers graduated from basic military train- know that shoplifting costs come out of ing at Lackland Air Force Base, San their pockets, so they appreciate the Antonio, Texas. signs.” Berger is the son of Mark Berger of MARY HANSON/For the Times-News Twin Falls and a 2006 graduate of Annie Novinger, left, and Eli Novinger point out one of the signs the Gooding Police Department has given to city Mary Hanson may be reached at Wendell High School. business owners warning would-be shoplifters of the consequences of their actions. [email protected]. Gooding honors fitness award winners Fourteen students achieved Second Year Award: Riley Comstock, Ramos, Aracely Reyes, Khali the highest recognition in the Julie Pawson and Wyatt Williams Robinson, Alexia Stiffler, Dane Presidential Physical Fitness First Year Award: Brooke Freeman, Vincent, Waycey Williams, Anthony Awards program this year at Grace Parker, Dallin Price, Wheeler-Novis, Tayla Whittle, Lainee Gooding Elementary School. Kassandra Perkins, Jed Pierson, Braun, Dakota Childers, Tyler These students earned the Bailey Price and Lakin Tsetsakis. Clements, Jonathan Hernandez, Ty award by scoring 85 percent or Students earning National Fitness Hoskovec, Hunter Klimes, Gregory better on each test. Tests includ- Award Recognition, scoring 50 per- Lamm, Aliya Olsen, Shawn ed: one minute of curl ups cent or higher on all fitness tests, Pamplona, Jett Parke, Nathan Pauls, (abdominal strength) sit and are: Kenneth Anderson, Tegan Ethan Perry, Jasmin Ramirez, reach (flexibility), shuttle run Baumann, Mallory Brown, Gracie William Richards, Dabid Romero- (agility), pull ups (upper body Faulkner, Nallely Gonzalez, Dillon Tapia, Melissa Ruiz-Lopez, Taylor strength), and the mile run Hatfield, Hanna Kolsen, Laney Scruggs, Hayden Wayment, (endurance). Owen, Andrew Prince, Santiago Cassandra Woodland, Pedro Avila, Scoring is based on a national Serrano Ceja, Jessica Torres, Gabrielle Brown, Gunnar Brunson, percentile by both age and gen- Stephanie Walgamott, Cassiday Brittany Brinkley, Paola Chavez, Mya der. Weaver, Kelton Winkler, William Craig, Karelis Garcia, DeShawn Courtesy photo Fifth Year Award: Joshua Christiansen Canite, Sidney Gough, D’Artagnan Elgan, Jessy Faulkner, Terex Hatfield, Pictured are a few of the students from Gooding Elementary School who were recognized for Fourth Year Award: Clancy Hatfield, Cecilia Hernandez, Korah Christopher Harbaugh, Erin Langley, achieving fitness awards, from left, back row: Julie Pawson, Brooke Freeman, Clancy Cockerham Hilt, Brady Metcalf, Jade Moretz, Alaina Low, Ashlyn Nebeker, Cockerham, Wyatt Williams, Jed Pierson, Josh Christiansen, Bryce John; front row: Dallin Third Year Award: Bryson Comstock Cade Morris, Bryanna Perry, Kyli FITNESS Price, Grace Parker, Bryson Comstock, Bailey Price, Isabella Sluder and Riley Comstock. and Bryce John Pierson, Bryson Pursifull, Lizet See , Main 6 Painless lump may be repeat hernia but should be checked DEAR DR. GOTT: Seven disappears when I lie repair, it is likely an inci- it is important to have it blockage, necrosis (tissue years ago, I had bilateral down. sional hernia, meaning that treated properly to prevent death) and sepsis (blood inguinal-hernia repair ASK DR. Lately, I have been wear- the site of the previous sur- complications. infection) if not repaired. done by laparoscopy. GOTT ing a hernia belt to try to gery has weakened, allow- Such complications vary Treatment depends on Before the surgery, I had keep it reduced. I am in ing the affected organ according to the type and the location and severity of some pain on the right side Dr. Peter good physical condition (most likely a loop of intes- location of the hernia. the hernia. Most are of my groin, but there was Gott and very active. Can you tine) to protrude through Inguinal hernias, such as repaired surgically. There no visible hernia. tell me if this bump is the surgical scar. you have had before, occur are several types of surgery In recent years, I have another hernia? Return to your physician in the groin and most often available, including the felt some minor discomfort DEAR READER: I sus- or your surgeon for an involve the intestines. If a standard operation, those on the right side. Over the right side usually later in pect that you have devel- examination, testing and loop of intestine becomes repaired with mesh or past few months, a large the day. There is no pain oped another hernia. If it is diagnosis. If you truly have trapped in the opening of bump has protruded on the associated with it, and it at the site of your previous developed another hernia, the muscle, it can lead to See DR. GOTT, Main 6 Main 6 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 COMMUNITY Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho M IDDLE S CHOOL HONOR ROLLS Michael Niedrich, Amber Park, Bridget Kernan, Riley Kilmartin William Jablonski, Alberta Gause, Lucas Hanson, Lucas Sabala, Kris Scott. Wood River Ciceley Peavey, Katja Peller, Nicole Schmidt, Elana King-Nakaoka, Jefferson, Keah Jones, Tyler Kino, Kerner, Lindsay Nelson, Jared 3.99 to 3.5 Middle School Penrose, Haylee Pettit, Emma Poe, Isabel Kirk, Ethan Kjesbo, Paola Nathan Lago, Kaitlyn Landis, Parke, Brayden Perkins, Stephanie Jae Anderson, Keith Bigler, Joshua Wood River Middle School Desmond Porth, Jennifer Rangel, Lagunas, Courtney Lecrone, Chloe Brooke Lawrence, Lauren Pineda, Bayden Rigby, Alexandra Finley, Alyssa Freeman, Filberto announced its third trimester Eduardo Regalado, Joel Rinckwald, Lichtenberg, Max Mauldin, Lettie Lichtenberg, My Dung Mai, Quinn Scott, Mark Woodland. Gallegos, Rosanna Garcia, Bailey honor roll. Students must main- Jack Rizzo, Lucas Robertson, McMurdo, Kianna Mestas, Jorge Matthews, Reed Matthews, David 3.49 to 3.0 Gough, Landunn Koyle, Karina tain a 3.5 grade-point average or Claire Sauerbrey, Austin Savaria, Meza, Zachary Miczulski, Maira Maxwell, Telar McClure, Tanisha McKayla Anderson, Elvia Carranza- Lagunas-Martinez, Tristan Levoy, above to be included on the honor Jasmine Schofield, Kenya Schott, Montes, Haley Montgomery, Mitchell, Chandler Moore, Alyse Hernandez, Olivia Hernandez, Kelcee Manson, Miryam Ramirez roll. Jonathon Scott, Renee Shapiro, Andrew Morse, Anna Murphy, Northrup, David Pantuso, Kori Timothy Inglin, Taylor Kimmes, Orozco, Kyle Rasmussen, Carissa SIXTH GRADE Caitlin Sholtis, Eva Sorensen, Nathan Nasvik, Michel Nunez, Paradis, Jonathan Paris, Nicole Dylan Neves, Austin Postma, Richards, Luis Saucedo, Kallie Ostin Arters, Alagna Ashurst, Hagan Isabella Stimac, Denon Strope, Janel Passey, Lane Payette, Mary Pratt, Drew Punnett, Lillian Isabel Temes, Guadalupe Torres, Shadwick, Julissa Zamora. Barsch, Abigail Barton, Alexandra Samantha Sutton, Zachary Petzke, Stephen Pfeiffer, Josie Richards, Hannah Robideaux, Sandra Zarate. 3.49 to 3.0 Begley, Cameron Benson, Miriam Swanson, Hayden Thayer, Brigette Potts, Ellie Punnett, Matthew Clara Rodriguez, Kalen Savaria, SEVENTH GRADE Cassandra Acha, Cynthia Catalan, Bingham, Tayler Bosch, Brittney Thomas, Jazmine Valverde, Tyson Reidy, Ty Reinemann, Marshall Emily Seiller, Alexis Shapiro, 4.0 Patrick Conway, Brandi Corbus, Bradley, Lucy Brannon, Victoria VanDyck, Kevin Virula, Real Reyburn, Cody Richmond, Amarah Kaitlyn Sorenson-Black, Maranda Chelsea Anderson, Andrea Bigler, Evan Dahms, Lane Dugan, Brown, Liza Buell, Tara Weatherly, Callie Weber, Kyle Ruhter, Riana Santos-Vercelli, Stopol, Sydney Tidwell, Chrystal Francisco Garcia, Jordan Hatfield, Alejandra Enriquez, Jaycee Burchmore, Samuel Burns, Cody Weller. Ashley Shardlow, Austin Smith, Tullis, Katie Walton, Britlynn Ward, Richard Langley, Rachel Youren. Fernandes, Ricardo Garcia, Wade Carter, Sarah Carty, Alfonso SEVENTH GRADE Tyler Spence, Mariah Stout, Kelsey Colby, Werley, Maggie Williams, 3.99 to 3.5 Gazafy, Draven Graves, Jose Castanos, Riley Clark, Bailey Kenza Alaoui, Creighton Arial, Annie Syms, Alexandra Taylor, Teal Lauren Willows-Munro, Ketchum Joseph Arkoosh, Emma Hernandez, Tami Huber, Damein Cleven, Avery Closser, Rory Cole, Ashfield, Sarah Baeza, Cooper Torres, Montana Tucker, Tanya Wilt. Fredericksen, Jeff Hernandez- Kolsen, Kadi McGinnis, Micaela Holliann Davis, Hunter Dean, Bailey, Courtney Ballard, Shelby Wilkerson, Wyatt Wilson, Kailey Lares, JoAnna Jensen, Elizabeth Molyneux, Luis Olivares Pleytez, Alexandra Fields, Silas Fortuin, Barnes, Eron Bates, Emilia Wilt, James Wygle. Gooding Middle Labat, Madalyn Lyng-Johnson, Colton-Jay Reed, Erick Romero, Kaedi Fry, Hayes Gilman, Quinn Bingham, Angelica Black, Sabrina EIGHTH GRADE Francisco Madrigal, Cole Bryce Sims, Jodene Trent, John Gilman, Samantha Goitiandia, Bourgette, Alexa Browne, Wyatt Jacob Adicoff, Karla Aguayo, Emily School McGinnis, Michael Morrison, Torre Varin-Pavkov, Taylor White-Philips, Santiago Gomez, Grace Gorham, Caccia, Augusta Catherin-Sauer, Altermatt, Jared Anderson, Paige Gooding Middle School announced Sliman. Danni Winkler, Stephanie Wirth. Cutter Grathwohl, Hector Kyle Clark, Lane Coulthard, Maria Anderson, William Ashfield, its final honor roll for the school 3.49 to 3.0 Gutierrez, Xavier Haemmerle, Coyne, Anson Credle, Chloe Davis, Thomas Bailey, Andrew Barsch, year. Rafael Carabez, Georgie DeSilva, Ty FAST BAIL BOND Connor Hayes, Cormac Heneghan, Sadie Dawson, Wendy De la Cruz, Tayler Bates, Taylor Berntson, EIGHTH GRADE Faulkner, Jessica Herrgesell, Alex Samantha Hepworth, Alysha Brandon Dolenar, Allison Fluetsch, Lucas Bird, Timothy Boyle, Audrey 4.0 GRADE-POINT AVERAGE Leija, Marina Pamplona, NORTH SIDE Herich, Ashley Hicks, Casandra Kelsey Furlong, Laurel Gaeddert, Brassil, Julia Broderick, Christian Stephanie Baker, Mary Margaret Samantha Perez, Elizabeth Ponce, Hurtado, Nora Jones, Gage Caleb Garvin, Shayna Gelskey, Brown, Macee Bulotti, Cole Brown, Ashley Bullers, Emily Chase Riley, Zach Romans, Evelyn 536-2953 Jorgensen, Tanner Josey, Sage Chandler Gifford, Andrew Graves, Caminiti, Daniel Carnduff, Cole James, McKenna Knopp, Amanda Romero, Jake Sluder. Jack E. Green Kelly, Timber Kelly, Brian Kotara, Destiny Guisasola, Quinn Guthrie, Caulkins, Rachel Conover, Forrest Richards. SIXTH GRADE Leticia Lagunas, Mary Latta, Taylor Gisel Guzman, Jacob Halopoff, Davis, Megan Davis, Alexandra 3.99 to 3.5 4.0 Lenane, William Long, Alexa Lopez Lisa Hart, Keegan Heneghan, Feldman, Emmet Fortuin, Zackary Sonya Alania-Fernandez, Kevin Carol Carrilio Sarabia, Charli Gudino, Jennifer Lundt, Kole Kevin Hernandez, Addison Freeman, Lena Friesen, Amelia Arkoosh, Elizabeth Bellamy, Cenarrusa, Rebecca Flick, Camille Mauldin, Matthew McGraw, Holmes, Jacob Hope, Megan Fugate, Alison Gasenica, Miranda Brogan Bennett, Cody Bunn, Tia Hanson, Nikki Harbaugh, Justin Cassidy Miley, Tatum Morell, Huskinson, Lauren Jacobs, Logan Gasenica, Shea Goitiandia, Wyatt Conrad, Samuel Dalton, Matthew Langley, Dallas McCool, Zachery Sandra Murillo, Megan Murphy, Johnston, Megan Kaminski, Griffith, Madison Hendrix, Ervin, Joshua Faulkner, Carter Noffsinger, Corri Pierson, Brianna Andrew Neel, Madeline Nelson, Meghan Kehrer, Reyna Kelly, Catherine Henry, Lara Hobbs, Flora, Shaleana Garcia, Margaret Reed, Sadie Robinson, Miranda SURVEYING 5TH DISTRICT COURT NEWS Fitness Boundary, Topographic LINCOLN COUNTY without privileges; failed to motion of prosecutor. Continued from Main 5 WANTED… Elevation Certifi cates JUNE 17 ARRAIGNMENTS appear. Joshua Colean, 24, Twin Falls; driv- Residential, Commercial Alejandro Orozco, Levi Pauls, Anna S. Karren, 37,Nampa; fraud, Elena M. Trujeque, 68, Shoshone; ing without privileges; dismissed We still pay top Grade Calculations insufficient funds, check. vicious or dangerous dog; failed to on motion of prosecutor. Jason Postma, Dylan Reeves, Construction Staking Michael L. Lasley, 57,Highland, appear. Jesus Anguiano-Moran, 42, Alicia Richards, Enola dollar for junk 3-D Models for Machine Control Stiffler, Selena Walgamott, Utah; driving without privileged. Charles K. Gaag, 32, Hailey; driving Shoshone; battery, domestic vio- batteries! George Yerion, PLS Kaoro Mongkeya, 21, Twin Falls; one without privileges; failed to lence; dismissed on motion of Nicole Armstrong, Tanner 329 Washington St., Gooding, ID count DUI, one count accident appear. prosecutor. Adams, Caitlin Anderson, Interstate Batteries with damage, left the scene; one Kurt R. Meyer, 20, Richfield; drug Caleb Baker, Kearsten count failure to purchase or invalid MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS paraphernalia, use or possession Bekoff, Yesenia Chavez, 733-0896 934-4811 drivers license. Ricardo Valencia Orozco, 21. Hailey; with intent to use; dismissed on Fatima Cordero, Joel Cram, John M. Otero, 18. Twin Falls; one failure to provide proof of insur- motion of prosecutor. Jake Faulkner, Spencer count possession of a controlled ance. Jessy T.Tellez, 18, Hailey; driving Ferguson, Chase Hall, substance; one count use or pos- Frank D. Hughes, 50, St. Peters, without privileges; dismissed on Stetson Heizer, Caleb Hitt, Allen session of drug paraphernalia with Fla.; driving without privileges; dis- motion of prosecutor. Caliber Jensen, Brandon intent to use. missed on motion of prosecutor. Eduardo R. Vargas, 19, Twin Falls; Johnson, Katelyn Jones, Construction, Inc. Scott B. Votroubek, 33, Shoshone; Russell Alen Walker, 48, Twin Falls; driving inattentive/careless; dis- Tristan Kaneaster, Rosa driving without privileges. driving without privileges; dis- missed by court. Martinez, Kyle McHan, Cindy Concrete Contractors Shadwell A. Skoglie, 36, Shoshone; missed on motion of prosecutor. Mendez, A.J. Olsen, use or possession of drug para- Anna S. Karren, 37,Nampa; fraud, CIVIL FILINGS Jacqueline Perkins, Sarah "Over 30 Years of Experience" phernalia with intent to use. insufficient funds, check; dis- Action Collection vs. Kristi Law and Pierson, Salvador Ruiz, 1425 S. 1800 E., Gooding, ID missed on motion of prosecutor. Kenneth Law; seeking judgment Jeremy Scruggs, Bailey WEDNESDAY ARRAIGNMENTS Terry L.King, 60, Richfield; weight for more than $1,000. Spackman, Jessica Stafford, Phone: 208 934 9137 Mobile: 309 1022 Blanca Chavez, 18, Shoshone; fail- exceed allowable gross loads; dis- Clara D. 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These two Richard Denis Kirsch, age McCuistion, 50, of and children, Ryan, into this world June 5, young men he loved 66, of Kimberly, passed Rexburg, died Friday, Ashley, Kori and 1959, leaving it a bet- without measure. away Friday, June 26, 2009, June 26, 2009, as the Brittney; parents, ter place by helping On June 26, 2009, at Oak Creek Rehabilitation result of a rafting Lloyd “Buzz” and strangers in need and far from Debbie, he Center in Kimberly. accident on the Betty McCuistion; loving his wife left the world alone Born in Baltimore,Md.,on Snake River near siblings, Debbie unconditionally. It is knowing he was Oct. 8, 1942, to Robert and Alpine, Wyo. (Steven) Straubhaar, with regretting sor- deeply loved before Kathleen (Beyers) Kirsch, He was born April Lori (Al) Chapa, Lisa row his wife, Debbie, the birds came to Denis moved to Idaho with Kimberly; son, Rick Kirsch 3, 1959, at Burley, to Arthur (Jerry) Cook and Machelle cannot lay him to rest as he carry him home. his parents at a young age of Twin Falls; stepsons, Dr. Lloyd and Betty Kay McCuistion; and a brother- wished, to be laid out on the A life celebration service and attended Twin Falls Mike Harrington of Salt Lake Hamblin McCuistion. He in-law, Dan (Carla) Coreless. mountain side facing the will be held at noon Catholic schools, graduating City, Utah, Dr. James graduated from Burley High The funeral will be at sunrise allowing the birds to Wednesday, July 1, at the LDS from Twin Falls High School Harrington of Boston, and attended Utah Technical 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at carry his spirit home. It is Church at 680 Hankins Road in 1960. Mass., Aaron Harrington of College. He married Vickie the Rexburg LDS Stake only in her dreams that she N. in Twin Falls. During the Upon graduating, Richard Twin Falls and Matthew Wright in 1981, and they later Center. The family will will carry him there. service, there will be an enlisted in the Navy and (Melissa) Harrington of divorced. He married Cindy receive friends from 6 to Clayton was treasured by opportunity for anyone to served until 1966. During his Twin Falls; a grandson, Corless on Aug. 13, 1993, in 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at his nieces and nephews and share fond and happy memo- Naval service, he met and Mason Harrington; a grand- the Logan Utah LDS temple. the Flamm Funeral Home in well loved by his brother-, ries of Clayton. In lieu of married Darlene Lekey in daughter, Mylie Harrington; Craig is a member of The Rexburg and from 10 to 10:45 sister-, mother- and father- flowers, donations can be 1962. To this union were his mother, Kathleen Kirsch Church of Jesus Christ of a.m. Wednesday at the stake in-laws. He leaves behind his sent to the National Wild born two children, a daugh- of Nampa; four brothers, Latter-day Saints. He faith- center prior to the service. wife, Debbie; his sister,Cindy Turkey Federation, in care of ter, Sheridanl and a son, Bob Kirsch, Larry Kirsch, fully served an LDS mission Condolences may be sent Olson; and her two sons, AgriService, 422 Thunderegg Rick. They later divorced. A Marty Kirsch and Jim Kirsch in Göteborg, Sweden. to the family online at Chad Olson and Camron Blvd., Nyssa, OR. young Denis worked for Sr.; three sisters, Margaret, He is survived by his wife, www.flammfh.com. Theissen Motors in Twin Michelle and Mary K.; and Falls, and then the last 30- cousins, Jim Kirsch Jr. and Jan Dee Ruhter plus years of his life, he was family of Montana. Denis Belva Ilene Hodge employed by Magic Valley was preceded in death by his Jan Dee Ruhter, 58, pinochle, snooker, Distributing as its fleet man- father, Robert Kirsch; broth- Belva Ilene Hodge, Belva is survived of Twin Falls, passed foosball, baseball or ager and head “fix-it” man. er, Tim Kirsch; and daugh- an 82 year old by her children, away Friday, June 26, softball with family On Aug. 19,1996, he married ter, Sheridan Kirsch Heyburn resident, Michael L. Hodge of 2009, at the and friends. He also Toni Harrington. After Denis Florence. passed away Burley, Patsy (Jeff) University of Utah enjoyed playing and Tony married, the “thrill A memorial service for Thursday, June 25, Lind of Santa Maria, Medical Center in foosball and snooker of a lifetime” for both of Denis will be held at 3 p.m. 2009, in her home. Calif., and Mark T. Salt Lake City, Utah. at the Faux Cigar them was finding the perfect Thursday, July 2, at Parke’s Belva was born (Lanette) Hodge of Jan was born Oct. Store in Buhl. He piece of property. Together, Magic Valley Funeral Home, Sept. 4, 1926, in Heyburn; her eight 16, 1951, in Twin spent the summer they built the home of their 2551Kimberly Road in Heyburn, the grandchildren, Falls,to Devon Sr.and Norma playing softball and baseball. dreams. To Denis, going Twin Falls, with Pastor daughter of Henry and Belva Shane, Kelly, Chalon, Ruther. He grew up south of He is survived by his par- home at night was like going Dale Metzger officiating. Heiner Tracy. She married Jackson, Timbrey, James, Buhl on the family farm then ents, Devon Sr. and Norma on vacation, and it was pret- Cremation and services are Jake Leroy Hodge in the Salt Brandon and Jessica; her one later moved to Twin Falls. (Griffith) Ruhter of Twin ty hard getting him away. under the direction of the Lake City Utah LDS Temple. great-grandchild, Konner; Jan attended Castleford Falls; his brothers, Devon Jr. Denis was extremely Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Belva lived in San Francisco, and one sister, Larae Ostler Elementary from K-4, and (Luella), Melvin, Randy active and loved most out- Home of Twin Falls. Calif., and Salt Lake City of Salt Lake City. She was then transferred to Clover (Linda) and Boyd; and his sis- door sports. He enjoyed Special thanks to Charles before she moved back to preceded in death by her Trinity Lutheran School, ter, Grace (Jerry) Owen. He is fishing in Idaho and Alaska. Lloyd and his caring staff at Heyburn, where she spent parents, Henry and Belva where he graduated from the also survived by nephews, He loved riding snowmo- Oak Creek. Also thanks to the rest of her life. She grad- Tracy; her husband, Jake eighth grade. In 1970, Jan nieces, aunts, uncles and biles, four-wheeling with his Dr. Hammond and his staff uated from Heyburn High Leroy Hodge; and three graduated from Castleford cousins. wife and his friends. Many for three years of excellent School in 1945. Belva worked brothers, Reynold, Garland High School. He continued A visitation for Jan will be fun times were spent on care.Thanks to all the neigh- for Union Pacific Railroad in and Leland Heiner. his education at the College held from 5 to 7 p.m. vacation with the White bors for calls, help and sup- Kamima as a telegrapher, A service will be held at of Southern Idaho, graduat- Thursday, July 2, at Parke’s family, NASCAR races at port for the last three years. Cassia National Bank and 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, at the ing with a degree in electron- Magic Valley Funeral Home, Daytona,and Salmon fishing Thanks to Rick and Sandy she retired from JR Simplot Heyburn LDS 1st Ward ics. Jan enjoy working as a 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin in Alaska. Denis was devoted White for their friendship Co. Most importantly, she Church, 530 Villa Drive farm laborer around the Falls. A graveside service will to his family and to his and for sharing vacations. was a full-time mother. Heyburn, with Bishop Bruce Twin Falls area and on the be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July friends and loved them all. “Denis, thank you so As a member of The Burtenshaw officiating. family farm with his parents 3, at the Twin Falls Cemetery Denis was a member of the much for 21 fun-filled, Church of Jesus Christ of Burial will follow at the and brother, Melvin. Jan was in Twin Falls, with Pastor Catholic Church and a sometimes trying, always Latter-day Saints, Belva was Riverside Cemetery with kindhearted and always will- Lawrence Vedder officiating. member of the Knights of different, never boring years. a visiting teacher and never graveside rites by the VFW ing to help anyone who need- All services and arrange- Columbus. He also was a Thanks for teaching me to missed a month for 25 years. Ladies Auxiliary. A viewing ed a helping hand. He loved ments are under the direc- supporter and member of snowmobile, fish and, most She was active in the VFW will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. walking to town, reading, tion of the Parke’s Magic Ducks Unlimited and the of all, for the beautiful home Ladies Auxiliary No. 3043 Thursday, July 2, at Hansen- caring for the farm animals Valley Funeral Home of Twin Rocky Mountain Elk you leave me with. I love you Mini-Cassia Post of Burley. Payne Mortuary, 321 E. Main and playing a good game of Falls. Foundation. and appreciate you and will Making quilts, crocheting, in Burley, and one hour prior Surviving Denis are his never, never forget you.” gardening and working in to the service Friday at the wife, Toni Kirsch of Toni. her raspberry patch were church. Jesus S. Montes some of the things Belva The family would like to Check out what’s new online at enjoyed most. She liked to go thank the VFW Ladies Jesus S. Montes, 92, of thank “Dr.” Travis and the fishing with her grandkids Auxiliary for graveside mili- Twin Falls, died Sunday staff at St. Luke’s Home and relax on the swing with tary rites, the Heyburn 1st evening, June 28, 2009, at Health and Hospice for the www.magicvalley.com Jake while they watched the Ward Relief Society, Mini- his home in Twin Falls. wonderful care given to our dogs play. Playing baseball Cassia Color Guard, Alan Jesus was born Dec. 23, dad. and waterskiing were two Hale and all those who have 1916, in Zacoalco de Torres, A prayer vigil and rosary Complete Funeral sports Belva enjoyed. She the Hodge family in their Jalisco, Mexico, the son of will be recited at 7 p.m. also loved music. thoughts and prayers. Nolberto and Emilia Montes. Tuesday, June 30, at Planning for Today… On May 9, 1937, he married Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Carmen Moreno in Mexico. 2466 Addison Ave. E. in and Tomorrow SERVICES Jesus was a member of St. Twin Falls. A funeral Mass Funeral Services • Cremation • Monuments Edward the Confessor will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Stanley LaMoine Slatter in Twin Falls and 1 to Catholic Church in Twin Wednesday, July 1, at St. Pre-Funded Funeral Plans & Trusts FREE Pre-Planning Funeral Booklet of Gooding, memorial 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Falls. Edward the Confessor Ed graveside service at 11 a.m. church. Jesus is survived by his Catholic Church, 161 Sixth Third & Fillmore Jerome, Idaho 83338 • (208) 324-4555 today at the Elmwood wife, Carmen of Twin Falls; Ave. E. in Twin Falls, with Cemetery in Gooding Dorothy Marie Bryson of his daughters, Beatriz (Jose Father Camilo Garcia cele- Hove-Robertson Funeral Chapel (Demaray Funeral Service, Twin Falls, service at Angel) Aguilar, Graciela brating. Burial will follow at Gooding Chapel). 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at (Jose) Rivas, Maria S. Sunset Memorial Park. A Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral (Medardo) Biberos, Lilia viewing will take place from Dorothy Marie Lehman of Home in Twin Falls; private Montes, Celia Montes and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening Twin Falls, celebration of life viewing for family at 6 p.m. Santa C. Montes; his sons, at Reynolds Funeral Chapel Patient Spotlight at 2 p.m. today at Reynolds at the funeral home. Jesus (Alejandrina) Montes, in Twin Falls. Funeral Chapel, 2466 Ricardo (Pilar) Montes and The family suggests Addison Ave. E. in Twin Gary Severson of Glenns David Montes; as well as one memorials be given in Jesus’ “I’m thankful I fi nally Falls. Ferry, private family inurn- sister, Victoria; 26 grand- name to the St. Luke’s Home ment Thursday; gathering children; and eight great- Health and Hospice. made the decision to Dwaine Albert Mangum for friends and family at grandchildren. He was pre- Contributions may be given of Twin Falls, memorial 4 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the ceded in death by his par- to funeral chapel staff or visit Professional service at 3 p.m. today at the family home (Rost Funeral ents, two sisters and two mailed to Reynolds Funeral Blackfoot Elks Lodge, 123 N. Home, McMurtrey Chapel brothers. Chapel, P.O. Box 1142, Twin Hearing Aid Services.” Ash St. in Blackfoot in Mountain Home). The family would like to Falls, ID 83303. ~ Jean Lamp, Twin Falls (Demaray Funeral Service, Gooding Chapel). Carolyn Sue Pence of ’ve really en- Twin Falls, funeral at 11 a.m. “ Doris Jessie Ormesher Thursday at the Valley DEATH NOTICES Ijoyed the new Byerly of Twin Falls, memo- Christian Church in Twin technology in rial services at 11 a.m. Falls; visitation from 10 to June 27, 2009, at River Ridge Wednesday at Parke’s Magic 11 a.m. Thursday at the Anna Acosta Care and Rehabilitation my Widex hearing Valley Funeral Home, 2551 church (Parke’s Magic Valley POCATELLO — Anna Center in Twin Falls. aid. I can hear my cat Kimberly Road in Twin Falls, Funeral Home in Twin Falls). “Lucy Martinez” Acosta, 67, A celebration of life grave- and 10:30 a.m. July 10 at the of Pocatello, died Friday, side service will be held at purr now, and con- Chadron Christian Church Lula Daniels Thatcher of June 26, 2009, at a local 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at versations are much at Sixth and Ridgeview in Layton, Utah, and formerly medical center. the Filer Cemetery; visitation Chadron, Neb. of Irwin, funeral at 11 a.m. A memorial Mass will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, clearer, too. Thursday at the Pleasant held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June July 1, at Reynolds Funeral I’m thankful that I fi nally made the Nilene Turner of Rupert, Hills Ward Chapel, 2399 N. 30, at St. Nicholas Catholic Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday University Park Blvd. in Church in Rupert; visitation E. in Twin Falls. decision to visit Professional Hearing at the Declo LDS Stake Layton (visitation from 10 to one hour before the service Aid Services. I’m very happy with the Center, 213 W.Main St.; vis- 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the at the church (Cornelison itation from 6 to 8 p.m. church (Lindquist Mortuary Funeral Home in Pocatello, David M. Webster service that they off er me, and their today at Rasmussen Funeral in Layton, Utah). www.cornelisonfh.com). David M.Webster,of Twin staff always makes me feel very wel- Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Falls, died Thursday, June 25, Burley, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Laura Pearl Poulton 2009. come and comfortable. Wednesday at the church. Horejs of Twin Falls, funeral Lulu M. Lee A celebration of David’s h ank you so much.” at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the BURLEY — Lulu May Lee, life will be held at 7 p.m. Eloise Turner Olsen of Twin Falls LDS 15th Ward 77, of Burley, died Friday, July 10, at the Twin Now Celebrating Twin Falls, funeral at 2 p.m. Church on Hankins Road; Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Falls Reformed Church, 1631 Our 22nd Wednesday at the Kimberly visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Rosetta Assisted Grandview Drive N. in Twin Anniversary! Stake Center, 3850 N. 3500 p.m. Sunday at Parke’s Living Center. Falls (Reynolds Funeral E. in Kimberly; visitation Magic Valley Funeral Home, A graveside service will be Chapel in Twin Falls). Twin Falls Hear better in background from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, - noise. We’ll send you to lunch Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Falls, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 1, at the Pleasant View Falls Ave • Suite A to prove it! Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Monday at the church. Cemetery in Burley; visita- Jacklyn K. tion one hour before the Anderson Across from CSI For obituary rates and information, call 735-3266 Monday service at Hansen-Payne burley through Saturday. Deadline is 3 p.m. for next-day publica- Mortuary, 321 E. Main St. in Jacklyn Kaye Anderson, - Fritz Kippes, H.I.S. tion. The e-mail address for obituaries is obits@magicval- Burley. 62, of Twin Falls, died E. th • Suite Hearing Instrument ley.com. Death notices are a free service and can be placed Monday, June 29, 2009 at Inside Farmers Insurance Specialist until 4 p.m. every day. To view or submit obituaries online, Betty J. Shepherd her home. Arrangements are under Honest Service • Reasonably Priced Hearing Aids or to place a message in an individual online guestbook, go Betty Jean Shepherd, 82, the direction of Reynolds to www.magicvalley.com and click on “Obituaries.” of Twin Falls, died Saturday, Funeral Chapel of Twin Falls. Complete Hearing Healthcare MAIN 8 TUESDAY,JUNE 30, 2009 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] QUOTABLE “I think these are some extremist elements who are trying to bring attention to their movement that's been fractured.” OPINION — Gen. Ray Odierno after a series of attacks ahead of today’s withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad EDITORIAL Is Idaho finally What we can — and can’t — putting gay-bashing do about flu pandemic
his month, the demons to rest? World Health TOrganization finally declared that the new H1N1 or anyone who’s spent a lifetime in virus has become pandem- Idaho, the contrast between this com- ic. It reported a big jump in munity’s peaceable reception to Twin cases and fatalities since last Falls’ first-ever gay Pride Week and the week. How many people 1955 “Boys of Boise” scandal couldn’t be this virus will sicken and kill depends, ultimately, on moreF stark. three things: the virus itself; Simply put, Idaho has come a long way. the impact of what are Fifty-four years ago, a sweeping investigation of a known as “non-pharma- supposed “homosexual underground” shook the ceutical interventions,”or state’s capital to its foundation, attracted national NPIs; and the availability attention to Idaho and set new standards for hysteria. and effectiveness of a vac- When all the dust settled, it turned out that three cine. or four teenage male prostitutes had sex with a few adult men. There was no ring, no sinister secret con- Our view: spiracy involving the city’s JOHN power elite. Differences M. BARRY But reputations were destroyed and nine men have eventually were sent to prison, one for been accepted life after pleading guilty to and respected The virus will be the most have no control over the course, a vaccine. There are no way lessens the threat lewd conduct with a minor. important factor. Influenza virus. But we do have non- many unknowns: Because from H5N1, more commonly (He was released after nine throughout is one of the fastest-mutat- pharmaceutical interven- influenza mutates so rapidly, known as bird flu. And the years). Idaho’s history. ing organisms in existence, tions and the possibility of a a new vaccine has to be same day the World Health which makes it unpre- vaccine. Such interventions made each year just for sea- Organization declared H1N1 At one point, Ada County Sooner or later, Sheriff D.C. House flew to dictable, and a virus newly would come into play pri- sonal flu. Vaccines for most a pandemic, Egypt that will hap- infecting the human popu- marily in a moderate or diseases approach 100 per- announced 25 new human New York and pulled Cadet lation is likely to be even severe pandemic. For a mild cent effectiveness, but a cases of H5N1 — the largest Frank Jones, son of Boise pen with gay, more unpredictable as it one, we may not need to good flu vaccine is 70 per- number yet identified in a City Councilman Buck adapts to a new environ- take steps beyond washing cent effective; a great one is single day. Jones, out of the U.S. lesbian and ment. There have been four hands, exercising “cough 90 percent effective. The The bottom line? Little Military Academy in order transgender pandemics that we know etiquette” and keeping the vaccine in the 2007-08 flu can be done in the short to testify against a former Idahoans too. about in some detail: 1889- sick at home. But if the virus season was only 44 percent term beyond exerting diplo- Boise man who claimed he 92, 1918-20, 1957-60 and increases its virulence, other effective. Hitting the “good” matic pressure to guarantee had sex with Frank Jones 1968-70. All four followed measures, such as closing mark for a new virus that that foreign governments when the boy was 14. Frank similar patterns: initial spo- schools, urging people to may be changing even more allow manufacturers to Jones was subsequently kicked out of West Point and radic activity with local telecommute and even ban- rapidly than seasonal flu will honor contracts to export committed suicide in a Boise hotel room 25 years instances of high attack rates ning public meetings, could be difficult. vaccine. In the medium followed four to eight mitigate the impact. Supply is another prob- term, sustained investment later. months later by waves of However, the usefulness lem. In a best case, enough in vaccine production tech- Almost every flaw in human nature was on display widespread illness with 20 of non-pharmaceutical vaccine for the entire U.S. nologies could make it pos- in Boise during the fall of 1955. The Idaho Statesman, to 40 percent of the popula- interventions is limited. population could be avail- sible to produce massive then as now the state’s biggest newspaper, waged a tion sickened. Subsequent Consider: Those telecom- able by October as long as an amounts of vaccine in a few virulent editorial campaign against the alleged waves followed as well. muting are likely to run into adjuvant is used to simulta- weeks. In the long term, we homosexual menace before eventually moderating its In all four pandemics, Internet capacity problems, neously stimulate the need a vaccine that works tone. lethality changed from wave while the impact of closing immune system, which against all influenza viruses. There’s little question there were a few homosexu- to wave — sometimes schools depends on how lessens the need for antigen Enough work has been done als among Boise’s leading citizens in 1955. But there’s increasing, sometimes much kids congregate while from the virus itself. to suggest that this Holy no evidence they were ever a threat to the communi- decreasing. It’s impossible to out of school. And sustain- However, if the virus used to Grail is achievable. Had know what will happen this ing compliance will be both make vaccine grows slowly, influenza been taken seri- ty’s children. time, but in 1999 the important and difficult. In or if a dose requires more ously for the past 30 years, In the years since, Idaho has had a checkered histo- Centers for Disease Control Mexico City this spring, antigen than seasonal flu, we would probably have one ry of dealing with same-sex relationships. In 1994, and Prevention modeled a when the government producing that much vac- by now. No matter what voters rejected a referendum that would have banned moderate pandemic in the advised wearing masks on cine could easily stretch happens over the next year “special rights” for gays. But in 2006, they voted to United States and concluded public transportation, com- deep into 2010. In addition, or two, that’s one history proscribe gay marriage — even though the state that the death toll would pliance peaked at 65 percent only about 30 percent of the lesson we need to learn. Constitution already did so. And legislators have probably be 89,000 to three days later — but supply will be made in the refused to seriously consider attempts to extend legal 207,000. If the virulence of declined to 26 percent only United States. The more vir- John M. Barry is a distin- protections against discrimination in housing and this virus does not signifi- five days after that. Such ulent the virus, the more guished scholar at the employment to homosexual Idahoans. cantly increase, something behavior does not portend likely it is that foreign gov- Center for Bioenviron- Yet the sensational arrest of former Idaho Sen. close to the lower number well for sustained compli- ernments will refuse to allow mental Research at Tulane looks probable. ance with any measure. export of the vaccine. and Xavier Universities. He Larry Craig in the Minneapolis airport in 2007 and What could help bring The most important Meanwhile, the emer- wrote this column for The his guilty plea for soliciting sex from a male under- about such a best case? We human intervention is, of gence of the H1N1 virus in Washington Post. cover policeman produced a paradox. Idahoans were far angrier about Craig’s attempts to retract his guilty plea and his reneging on a pledge to resign from the Senate than they were about the suggestion that their senior senator was gay. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s worth noting that it was only two years ago that the Twin Falls Western Days Committee flatly Tragedy did not need to refused a local gay, lesbian and transgender group’s Tell us what you think Castleford. There, some of return to public view the fine citizens in that area efforts to participate in the annual parade. But last On June 25, an article was ONLINE: Register at Magicvalley.com, and respond to any of the took it on themselves to ruin month, the same group was helping out with the published about a dear local opinions or stories in today’s edition. this man and his family. event in City Park. friend of ours, Chance ON PAPER: The Times-News welcomes letters from readers on My guess is that he was put The best explanation for the change is that the Craig. It was unfair to pub- subjects of public interest. Please limit letters to 300 words. in jail by some prosecutor Gem State’s traditional live-and-let-live attitude lish such an article, as Include your signature, mailing address and phone number. that was trying to make a toward neighbors who are different is finally extend- Chance is no longer here to Writers who sign letters with false names will be permanently name for him or herself. ing to homosexuals. Fact is, tens of thousands of defend himself or his barred from publication. Letters may be brought to our Twin Falls Whatever the reason, he paid Idahoans — mostly conservative, Republican actions on the day men- office; mailed to P.O. Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303; faxed to (208) for his mistake, paid for it and 734-5538; or e-mailed to [email protected]. Christians — have a son, daughter, sister, brother, tioned in the article. tried to make it right by mar- While the actions that JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Voice your opinion with local bloggers: rying the girl. They apparent- parent, cousin, uncle, aunt, grandparent or friend Progressive Voice, Conservative Corner and In the Middle. On the who is gay. These Idahoans know first hand that their took place that day are ly loved each other or by the tragic, there were a select opinion page at Magicvalley.com. time he got out of jail he homosexual loved ones are decent, law-abiding, tax- few people who were pres- would have forgotten about paying citizens who don’t seek to impose their ent for what transpired, and a punishment. Sex offender deserves a her or her him. lifestyles on anyone. to publish one side of the We are shocked that of all Just maybe the people in Idaho still has a long way to go in the way it deals story is despicable. Chance the news happening around chance to prove himself that community should take with its gay citizens. But as a state, we’ve have done a was a very well-loved per- the Magic Valley and the About this sex offender a real close look at their lives lot of growing up since 1955. son, one who, in a normal country that the reporter situation that I have been and see if they have ever state of mind, would not had to dig into a closing case reading about in your news- made a mistake. I am sure have committed such an and bring such a tragedy paper the past few days: they all are far from perfect. I act. It is unfair for those into public view while This guy had sex with a 17- do believe that the Bible says who did not know him per- friends and family are trying year-old girl, was prosecuted, do not judge your fellow man sonally to read the pub- to heal. You should be served his time, got out, mar- or you shall be judged. Give Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . ...Opinion editor lished article and judge him ashamed of yourselves! ried the girl. They now have the family a chance to prove The members of the editorial board and writers of based on what was written MATT BURK several children and seem to themselves. editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, or to assume that he was a JESSICA BURK be on the road to recovery, GARY KELLEY Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. delinquent deserving such Jerome except until they moved to Wendell
T HE LIGHTER SIDE OF POLITICS Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho COMMUNITY Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Main 9 Childhood immunizations: A shot to the pocketbook s of July 1, 2009, the ethnic, racial and economic will include all children who cines). We anticipate cur- babies at risk, but many childhood immu- READER differences) is for all chil- have private health insur- rent donations would pro- older children have not Anization program dren who are on Medicaid, ance. All children who are vide assistance to approxi- completed their childhood will incur significant COMMENT those who are uninsured or covered by private insurance mately 100 children. series. Idaho has completely changes due to budget deci- underinsured, and those (except Blue Cross) will be With the change in immunized only 57.7 per- sions from the Idaho Rene who are Alaskan Native or charged a vaccine cost equal Universal-Select, all parents cent of its 2 year olds and is Department of Health and LeBlanc Native American. These to actual cost. The excep- with children who are pri- 20 percent below the Welfare (IDHW). The for- children are entitled to tion will be that SCPHD will vately insured will need to national average which mer childhood program, receive vaccines at no cost. directly bill Blue Shield for call their insurance compa- stands at 77.7 percent. “Universal-Select,”will charge. Now all enrolled • The VFC-other pro- their clients. ny to see if they cover vac- Regardless of the cost, change to Vaccines for providers must purchase gram will include all VFC- • Administration fees will cines, and if so, which vac- SCPHD fully intends to Children (VFC). and stock vaccine that may only children plus Blue be charged for all groups. cines are covered. The esti- continue its childhood Since official notification cost thousands of dollars, as Cross clients. Blue Cross The fees are $14 for one mated average cost per visit immunization program, a from IDHW on June 10, well as implement addition- has agreed to purchase vac- injection, $26 for two injec- for a single child aged prevention program that has South Central Public Health al quality assurance and cines for IDHW which in tions, and $36 for three or 2 months to kindergarten is saved more lives throughout District (SCPHD) and pri- quality control measures. turn will be supplied to all more injections. $260 per visit. This is based the United States and the vate healthcare providers These are costs never bud- registered providers. Both • Rotary International, upon an immunization world than any other pre- have been trying to make geted by SCPHD nor local the Blue Cross and VFC Kiwanis International, and schedule of 2 months, vention program excluding arrangements to purchase private healthcare providers, vaccine will be managed the Optimist International have 4 months, 6 months, 1 year, clean drinking water. needed childhood vaccines but they now represent an same except the Blue Cross donated funds to the and kindergarten. for their clients. The diffi- unfinanced requirement. clients will be charged a SCPHD Childhood The challenge for public Rene LeBlanc is the culty is the initial invest- This is how SCPHD envi- nominal fee for vaccines of Immunization Program. We health and all health care District Director for South ment cost today as com- sions the new program one cent for inventory anticipate using these funds providers will be to deter- Central Public Health pared to the past 15 years. requirements will work: tracking purposes only. to subsidize (50 percent) mine how to provide ade- District, which covers Under Universal-Select, • The VFC-only program This program is expected to administration fees for quate immunization cover- Blaine, Camas, Cassia, vaccines were purchased by (designed to eliminate the be available sometime in Non-VFC clients until age to the 24,700 babies that Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, the state and distributed to disparity that existed in August 2009. funds are exhausted (out of will be born in Idaho this Minidoka and Twin Falls enrolled providers free of immunization levels due to • The Non-VFC program pocket expense for vac- year. Not only are Idaho counties.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The deadly ingredient in your chicken Don’t mess with a All of our other national tions, produce products or ost people don’t any level of inorganic arsenic proven fair favorite holidays seemed to have grow crops here and send know the chicken in human food and water is been combined and given them back to their mother Mthey eat is laced unacceptable, the European I am writing in response other names and turned country, thereby compet- with arsenic. The ice water or DOUGLAS Union outlawed its use in to the “Guitar teacher into three-day shopping ing with similar American- coffee they enjoy with their GANSLER chicken feed. Reportedly, wants access for students sales. I left phone messages made or produced items. chicken may also be infused several American chicken at Cassia County Fair”: on the mayor’s phone and We can’t do that in with arsenic. If they live on or producers, including Tyson I got the feeling there the chairman of the county Mexico. near a farm, the air they Foods and Perdue Farms, was more to this article commissioners’ phone. I am China floods this coun- breathe may be infected with 1944. Turns out the arsenic have acted responsibly by than met the eye. If Mr. hoping some politician who try with shoddy goods arsenic dust. additive promotes the growth discontinuing the use of rox- Meeks has a personal issue is way smarter than me can (often with health risk Why do our chicken, our of blood vessels in chicken, arsone in their animals. with Mr. Bench, then he explain to what a materials) with impunity. water and our air contain which makes the meat Other growers have turned to needs to deal with it. There Community Freedom When caught, they seldom arsenic? Because in the appear pinker and more “organically fed” chicken was absolutely no reason to Celebration is. I may be all suffer any penalty. AMA United States, most major attractive in its plastic wrap operations. Nevertheless, as bring karaoke into it. Gary mixed up and reading this and/or FDA safeguards poultry producers add an at the grocery store, but does recently as 2006, 70 percent Bench has done a great job all wrong. monitor American busi- arsenic compound known as little else. The arsenic addi- of the more than 9 billion over the past 12 years NORM ROCK nesses. Such are the roxarsone to their chicken tive does the same in human broiler chickens produced bringing entertainment to Jerome duplicitous standards. feed. Inorganic arsenic is a cells, fueling a growth annually in the United States the free stage during fair American athletes pay Class A carcinogen that has process known as angiogene- were fed roxarsone. week. But how would Mr. U.S. competing in an their own way or find pri- been linked to heart disease, sis, a critical first step in The poultry industry’s Meeks know this? He has vate sponsors before com- diabetes and declines in brain many human diseases such continued use of arsenic cre- only resided in the area for unfair economic game peting with athletes from function. Recent scientific as cancer. ates unnecessary and avoid- two years? Our government spends countries whose training findings show that most The arsenic additive also able risks to our health and My daughter-in-law has trillions in giveaways to and upkeep are paid Americans are routinely presents health risks to farm- environment. The FDA has sang on this stage for many, other countries but gives through government fund- exposed to between three and ers who work with the chem- delayed banning this poison many years, so I know how scant attention to our own ing. General Motors and 11 times the Environmental ical or fertilizers. Because from our diet for far too long. much time and practice ex-military. They allow Chrysler are about to go Protection Agency’s recom- most smaller growers rely on If offered a side order of goes into getting ready to other countries to operate under (partially their own mended safety limit. contracts with larger chicken arsenic with my chicken, I’d sing for 30 minutes. businesses here while fault) while Japanese com- The poultry industry has producers that mandate the say no. Wouldn’t you? Choosing the songs, mem- sending our own business- panies manufacture and been using the feed additive use of arsenic in chicken feed, orizing the lyrics and es abroad, thereby sub- market their goods in roxarsone — purportedly to the smaller growers are often Douglas Gansler, a singing them until you have verting trillions of tax dol- direct competition with fight parasites and increase unable to avoid the health Democrat, is attorney gen- them just perfect, some- lars and giving American our domestic products. On growth in chickens — since risks associated with roxar- eral of Maryland. He wrote how that doesn’t sound like jobs to foreigners. They a level playing field, they the Food and Drug sone. this commentary for The karaoke to me. Learning is allow aliens who have might still win, but they Administration approved it in In 1999, recognizing that Washington Post. learning whether it be invested nothing in our produce cars while paying singing a song or playing Social Security system to salaries almost half that of the guitar! drain it of the hard-earned American Union workers. I am sure all the enter- dollars built up by It’s hardly a fair game. tainers would like “prime American workers. We cry about the time”! Word gets around; if We can feed starving unhealthy working condi- the interest is there, Mr. children abroad but are not tions in sweatshops abroad Meeks, your students will allowed to designate but do little to demand the be heard! money for starving same human rights of for- I can’t believe the num- American children. Foreign eign investors who pro- ber of “scared” people I countries can own duce their goods here. have seen over the years American land and, with VAUGHN PHELPS packing the bleachers to near slave labor condi- Twin Falls listen to “karaoke”! Gee, Times-News, sure- ly there was a more news- worthy article than this for Sponsor a Pet! the Monday morning front page! Banner’s Main Money GLINDA FENNELL Burley Market Account.
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By Kim Gamel and Patrick Quinn Sadiq al-Rikabi, a senior Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds on months, it will show the Associated Press writers adviser to Prime Minister this day,’’Waleed al-Bahadili country is finally on the road Nouri al-Maliki. “We are said as he celebrated at the to stability. If they fail, it will BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces now celebrating the restora- park. “The Americans pose a challenge to President assumed formal control of tion of sovereignty.’’ harmed and insulted us too Obama’s pledge to end an Baghdad and other cities The Pentagon did not much.’’ unpopular war that has today after American troops offer any comment to mark Al-Maliki declared a pub- claimed the lives of more handed over security in the passing of the deadline. lic holiday and proclaimed than 4,300 U.S. troops and urban areas in a defining step Fireworks, not bombings, June 30 as “National tens of thousands of Iraqis. toward ending the U.S. com- colored the Baghdad skyline Sovereignty Day.’’ The gathering at the bat role in the country. late Monday, and thousands Midnight’s handover to Baghdad park was unprece- A countdown clock attended a party in Iraqi forces filled many citi- dented in size for such a broadcast on Iraqi TV ticked a park where singers zens with pride but also postwar event in a city where to zero as the midnight performed patriotic songs. trepidation that government people tend to avoid large deadline passed for U.S. Loudspeakers at police sta- forces are not ready and that gatherings for fear of suicide combat troops to finish their tions and military check- violence will rise. Shiites fear bombers. They ignored an AP photo pullback to bases outside points played recordings of more bombings by Sunni appeal by Vice President Iraqis celebrate in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday. To mark the withdrawal of cities. similar tunes throughout the militants; Sunnis fear that Tariq al-Hashemi to stay “The withdrawal of day,as Iraqi military vehicles the Shiite-dominated Iraqi away from crowded places U.S. troops from Iraq cities, fireworks colored Baghdad’s skyline and American troops is complet- decorated with flowers and security forces will give during the U.S. pullback, thousands of people attended a party in a city park late Monday ed now from all cities after national flags patrolled the them little protection. which has seen more than where singers performed patriotic songs. U.S. troops will be out of everything they sacrificed capital. If the Iraqis can hold down 250 people killed in bomb- Iraqi cities by today in the first step toward winding down the for the sake of security,’’said “All of us are happy — violence in the coming ings over the past 10 days. American war effort by the end of 2011. AROUND THE WORLD
N EW Y ORK Minister following a recount hawking OxiClean and other Sunday by his wife in their of a what was described as a products on national com- Tampa condominium. Madoff sentenced randomly selected 10 per- mercials was found dead — The Associated Press to 150 years for cent of the almost 40 million ballots cast June 12. vast fraud The “meticulous and A federal judge rejected comprehensive examina- Bernard Madoff’s plea for tion’’ revealed only “slight leniency Monday, sentenc- irregularities that are com- ing the 71-year-old swindler mon to any election and to spend the needless of attention,’’ rest of his life Guardian Council head in prison for Ahmed Jannati said in a let- an “extraor- ter, according to the state TV dinarily evil’’ channel IRIB. fraud that AP photo took a “stag- A demonstrator, with a Honduran flag on his shoulders, stands next to gering toll’’ a bonfire near to the presidential house in Tegucigalpa, Monday. F LORIDA on thou- Madoff Honduras’ new leaders defied growing global pressure on Monday to Heart attack likely sands of vic- reverse a military coup, arguing that they had followed their constitu- killed Bill Mays tims. tion in removing President Manuel Zelaya. U.S. District Judge Denny TAMPA — Television Chin cited the unprecedent- H ONDURAS police advanced behind riot pitchman Billy Mays likely ed nature of the multibil- shields,using tear gas to scat- died of a heart attack in his lion-dollar fraud as he sen- World leaders ter the protesters. The sleep, but further tests are tenced Madoff to the maxi- demonstrators, many of needed to be sure of the mum of 150 years in prison, a denounce Honduras them choking on the gas, cause of death, a medical term comparable only to coup; protesters hurled rocks and bottles. examiner said Monday. those given in the past to ter- Security forces fired rifles Hillsborough County rorists, traitors and the most clash with police but it was not clear whether Medical Examiner Vernard violent criminals. There is TEGUCIGALPA — Police they were using live ammuni- Adams said Mays suffered no parole in federal prison so and soldiers clashed with tion. There were no immedi- from hypertensive heart dis- Madoff will most likely die thousands of protesters out- ate confirmations of injuries. ease, and the wall of the left there. side Honduras’ national Reporters saw at least five ventricle of Mays’ heart and “Here the message must palace Monday as world people detained. the wall of one of his arteries be sent that Mr. Madoff’s leaders from Barack Obama were enlarged. crimes were extraordinarily to Hugo Chavez demanded The boisterous, bearded evil and that this kind of the return of a president I RAN 50-year-old known for manipulation of the system ousted in a military coup. Iran says partial is not just a bloodless crime Leftist leaders pulled their 2 that takes place on paper, ambassadors from Honduras recount shows but one instead that takes a and Venezuelan President 0 staggering toll,’’said Chin. Hugo Chavez called for election valid The massive Ponzi Hondurans to rise up against Iran’s election oversight 0 scheme run by Madoff since those who toppled his ally, body on Monday declared 9 at least the early 1990s Manuel Zelaya. the hotly disputed presiden- demolished the life savings “We’re ready to support tial vote to be valid after a of thousands of people, the rebellion of the Honduran partial recount, rejecting wrecked charities and shook people,’’Chavez said, though opposition allegations of F confidence in the U.S. finan- he did not say what kind of fraud and further silencing U cial system. support he was offering. calls for a new vote. Protests outside the presi- State television reported N dential palace grew from that the Guardian Council C ALIFORNIA hundreds to thousands, and presented the conclusion in D Michael Jackson’s in the afternoon soldiers and a letter to the Interior parents file legal C papers to administer Buhl Y his estate C LOS ANGELES — Michael L Jackson’s mother asked a Superior Court judge on Sagebrush E Monday to name her admin- istrator of her late son’s estate so she can ensure the King of Pop’s three children The Twin Falls Health Initiatives Trust, Ltd. are its beneficiaries. Days! The court filing states that will release its Jackson’s parents believe he died without a valid will. CURRENT GRANT APPLICATION Supporting Katherine Jackson in her petition bid to July 3 on JULY 1, 2009 administer the estate was Jackson’s father, Joe Sidewalk Sales the application will be available at Jackson. The court documents 11 a.m. - Trout Feed state that Katherine Jackson West End Senior Center - $5/per person www.TwinFallsHealthInitiativesTrust.org “intends to marshal assets of 11 a.m. - Concrete Rodeo or call the decedent for the exclu- Skateboard Competion at the Park sive use of the decedent’s three children — her grand- Noon to 5 p.m. - Open House & 208-410-3633 to request a copy by mail. children — after payment of Chocolate Tasting debts and expenses of at 8th Street Center administration.’’ Earlier, Superior Court Non-profi t organizations who serve the residents of Judge Mitchell Beckloff granted Katherine Jackson’s July 4 Twin Falls County through projects in health, request to assume tempo- rary guardianship of her wellness, or health education are son’s children but did not 7 a.m. - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast immediately rule on her West End Senior Center, Adults $5, under 12 $3 encouraged to apply! request to administer their 8 a.m. Fun Run Begins estate. Beckloff scheduled hear- 10:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies ings for July 6 and Aug. 3 to 10:30 a.m. Parade Call 208-410-3633 or email take up the matters, includ- Following! Vendors in Eastman Park, Free swimming at ing whether to also approve Buhl Pool, Trout Scramble, Fire Hose Competition, [email protected] for more info. a request by Jackson Live Entertainment includes: Copper Heads from noon-3pm to become permanent in Eastman Park and the Idaho Old Time Fiddlers from guardian of her son’s chil- 6-8pm in McClusky Park dren. 7 p.m. Tractor Pulls Heel Pain Clinic Buhl Fairgrounds Morning Heel Pain Flat Feet Dusk-Fireworks General Heel Pain Cracked Heel Skin Arch Pain Foot Supports North Park
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Alfalfa (dry) Late spring, rains devastate hay crops production by county ducer of alfalfa in the nation. California is the largest producer. S.C. Idaho ranks second in alfalfa production in 2008 Eastern Idaho is the only other By Joshua Palmer significant mold growth in alfalfa south-central Idaho. region in the state that surpassed the Times-News writer stocks. The region has risen to become Magic Valley area in alfalfa produc- “It’s had a major impact,” said the second largest producer of alfal- tion. In 2008, eastern Idaho pro- A late spring and heavy rains have Glenn Shewmaker, ex-oficio for fa in the state.It produced almost 1.6 duced nearly 2 million tons of dry been blamed for ruining thousands the Idaho Hay and Forage million tons of dry alfalfa in 2008, alfalfa. of acres of alfalfa in southern Idaho, Association and a forage specialist about 43,000 tons more than the However, the yield in eastern say growers and university with the University of Idaho. previous year, according to the U.S Idaho was slightly less, with 3.9 tons Tons researchers. “What it has done is lowered the Department of Agriculture’s per acre, compared to 5 tons per acre Not Estimated Record rainfall in early June price of hay and the value that the National Agriculture Statistic in south-central Idaho. <25,000 drenched most hay in the buyer gets.” Service. In 2008, the state’s alfalfa crop 25,000 - 49,999 50,000 - 99,999 Northwest, which was cut late Researchers say it’s too soon to tell The region has steadily increased generated more than $10.8 million in 100,000 - 199,999 because of a cool spring this year. To the extent of the damage to alfalfa production of alfalfa from 2000 to revenue — a more than 40 percent 200,000 - 399,999 make matters worse, researchers say crops in the Northwest, but they say 2008, helping to support Idaho’s increase compared to 2003. 400,000 + they are also seeing indications of figures are likely to be significant in position as the second largest pro- See ALFALFA, Agribusiness 4 U.S. Dept. of Agricuture Organic troubles Sales of organic foods expected to decline in ‘09
By Rick Callahan Associated Press writer
The organic dairy indus- try was thriving when Allen and Jean Moody bought a 200-acre Wisconsin dairy farm in 2006 and joined the ranks of farmers churning out milk raised without growth hormones, pesti- cides or other chemicals. Three years later,the good days are gone and the Moodys aren’t alone in wanting out. A growing number of farmers who went all-natu- ral in the years when organic KATHERINE KIMBALL/Los Angeles Times food sales were growing at a Mary Verhoeven, an instructor at Oregon State University, cross-pollinates wheat as part of an effort to develop new varieties that are immune to the Ug99 fungus, which will double-digit pace are giving eventually reach North America. up their organic certifica- tions. Organic farming is Grain scourge A new strain of wheat-killing fungus, Ug99 has spread from Africa to costly and labor-intensive, the Middle East. Experts say the airborne fungus could potentially and many consumers are no Scientists say new wheat rust wipe out about 80% of wheat crops around the world. longer willing to pay the Migration of wheat stem rust price in a recession. Actual migration, year Potential migration Sales in the U.S. of organ-
UZBEK. ic foods sold mostly at fungus is potential ‘time bomb’ TURKEY TURKMEN. supermarkets are expected TAJIK. Mediterranean SYR. IRAN 2008 to drop 1.1 percent to $5.07 Sea LEB. AFGHAN. CHINA IRAQ By Karen Kaplan India and Pakistan, and the Fear that the fungus will JOR. billion this year, according ISR. PAK. Los Angeles Times wind inevitably will carry it cause widespread damage SAUDI Persian NEPAL to the Chicago-based ARABIA Gulf to Russia, China and even has caused prices to spike on EGYPT research firm Mintel. While U.A.E. Red The spores arrived from North America — if it does- world wheat markets. Sea OMAN INDIA the drop is small, it is the Kenya on dried, infected n’t hitch a ride with people Famine has been averted ERITREA first in an industry that has YEMEN Arabian Sea leaves ensconced in multi- first. thus far, but breeders say it’s 2006 2003 seen annual growth of SUDAN ple layers of envelopes. “It’s a time bomb,” said only a matter of time. SOMALIA 12 percent to 23 percent Working inside a bio- Jim Peterson, a professor of “A significant humani- ETHIOPIA since 2003.
secure greenhouse outfitted wheat breeding and genet- tarian crisis is inevitable,” CONGO Indian Ocean The organic dairy indus- 1998 with motion detectors and ics at Oregon State said Rick Ward, the coordi- UGANDA KENYA try has been the hardest hit, RWA. 1,000 MILES surveillance cameras, gov- University in Corvallis. “It nator of the Durable Rust BUR. TANZ. with farmers squeezed by ernment scientists at the moves in the air, it can move Resistance in Wheat project soaring feed costs and Cereal Disease Laboratory in clothing on an airplane. at Cornell University. “We U.S. not immune plummeting milk prices. in St. Paul, Minn., suspend- We know it’s going to be are at a stage where the Lab tests in Minnesota and Kenya have found Ug99 to be a potent killer of The soured market has ed the fungal spores in a here. It’s a matter of how equivalent of Hurricane American wheat varietes. been particularly bad news Major wheat growing-areas in the U.S. and percentage of light mineral oil and sprayed long it’s going to take.” Katrina is offshore and we production vulnerable to Ug99 for Moody, 53, and his 51- them onto dozens of healthy Although most are shoring up the dikes as North Dakota 100.0 % year-old wife, who put their wheat plants each day. After Americans have never heard fast as we can.” Minnesota 100.0 farm in La Farge, Wis., up two weeks, the stalks were of it, Ug99 — a type of fun- The solution is to develop Eastern S. Dakota 100.0 for sale last summer after covered with deadly reddish gus called stem rust because new wheat varieties that are Oklahoma 96.2 deciding that running a blisters characteristic of the it produces reddish-brown immune to Ug99. That’s Eastern Montana 93.5 dairy was too much work at scourge known as Ug99. flakes on plant stalks — is much easier said than done. Ark./Ill./Ken./Tenn. 93.0 their age. The credit crunch Crop scientists fear the the No. 1 threat to the After several years of Kansas 92.9 has left a string of would-be Ug99 fungus could wipe out world’s most widely grown feverish work, scientists Western S. Dakota 92.2 buyers unable to seal the more than 80 percent of crop. have identified a mere half- Texas 89.7 deal even as the Moodys’ Ohio/Indiana/Michigan 86.0 worldwide wheat crops as it American breeders say dozen genes that are imme- Colorado 81.1 milk buyer has cut his rate USDA spreads from its home base $10 billion worth of wheat diately useful for protecting Nebraska 79.4 New threat: Wheat infected roughly 10 percent. in eastern Africa. Experts would be destroyed if the wheat from Ug99. North, South Carolina 73.0 by wheat stem rust. “We’re kind of in limbo say it is poised to enter the fungus suddenly made its Source: Jim Peterson, Oregon State University, Corvallis; Advances in Agronomy, land right now. It’s just real- breadbasket of northern way to U.S. fields. See FUNGUS, Agribusiness 2 Vol. 98, 2008; USDA. Graphics reporting by Karen Kaplan and Tai Lai Doug Stevens Los Angeles Times See ORGANIC, Agribusiness 3
Mat Muirheid carries Corn catch-up another bag of insecti- cide to his planter as he Wet weather puts crop weeks behind schedule Playing a furious game of tries to get his corn crop catch-up, Borgsmiller and planted before the week- By Jim Suhr fields and put them weeks other growers are using a Associated Press writer behind schedule. recent window of scorching, end rains arrive, in Many in Illinois and other dry weather to try to turn Oakley, Ill. ST. LOUIS — Across much rain-ravaged portions of the around what has been a vex- of the nation’s Corn Belt, Midwest are now turning ing planting season. growers like Richard their sights to planting Most Nebraska farmers are Borgsmiller finally have their already late soybeans and in a better position than crops in the ground, after hoping the weather will cut CORN AP photo spring rains swamped their them some slack. See , Agribusiness 4