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Saturday, January 10, 2009 MagicValley.com 75 cents Changing the charter? 9 months later, T.F.police get rape test results

By Andrea Jackson Times News writer

Nine months later, Twin Falls police finally got word back from the state crime lab in a chilling unsolved rape case. The DNA results don’t point to a perpetrator, but someday it may, police said. “The good news is there is a good enough sample of DNA from an unknown person,” said Twin Falls Courtesy illustration Police Capt. Matt Hicks. Twin Falls police sketch of the “The bad news, is when alleged rapist. compared to CODIS (national DNA database) the 100 block of Fillmore there was no sample on file Street, talked to that matches.” her, then forced his way The unsolved April 13 into her home and assault- rape involved a woman ed her in a bedroom. who says a man approached her at night on Please see RAPE, Page A2 ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Buhl High School juniors Armando Arroyo, left, Eddie Gonzalez, Ezequiel Tofoya and Brian Cortes perform a compression test on a truck Friday at the ARTEC Regional Professional Technical Charter School near Buhl. Idaho charter school advocates want the Legislature to consider removing the limit on how many new charter schools can open each year in Idaho. Currently, only six charter schools can open each year in. Luna supports lifting limit on charter school startups Puppy problems

By Ben Botkin demand for charter schools, the six charter schools that Complaint against animal shelter Times-News writer Magicvalley.com advocates say that the cap will open up at the start of the probably not going anywhere WATCH: A video of a needs to be removed because 2009-2010 school year have For new Idaho charter it is too restrictive and hin- already been approved. charter school class By Damon Hunzeker school planners, there’s a in Buhl. ders progress. But those aren’t the only beast — we typically don’t number that comes up all too “One of the big issues that schools wanting to open. Times-News writer eat dogs,” said David Hayes, frequently in discussions: six. are on the lips of charter Throughout the state, bureau chief of ISDA’s ani- Under current law, no of Idaho Charter School schools is that there’s a cap more than 50 charter school To paraphrase Sigmund mal-health division. “We more than six new charter Families wants the on the number,” said Ken petitions are in the works, Freud, sometimes a com- deal with cows and sheep schools can open up each Legislature to consider Burgess, a lobbyist for the and 12 of them are ready or plaint is just a complaint. and swine and horses … we year. removing during the 2009 coalition. The Idaho State referred the matter to the It’s a cap that the Coalition session. Citing a growing The demand is such that Please see CHARTER, Page A2 Department of Agriculture sheriff’s office.” received a complaint alleg- The Minidoka County ing the neglect of dogs at the Sheriff’s Office is in charge “As long as we have the demand from our customers in education that they want more Minidoka County Animal of the animal shelter. charter schools, we need to respond to the demand of education.” Shelter Thursday morning. Undersheriff Vic Watson “It was about a non-pro- — Tom Luna, Superintendent of Public Instruction ductive, non-food type of Please see ANIMAL, Page A2 More docs on board with Blue Cross network Agreement resolves years of negotiations between insurer, St. Luke’s By Nate Poppino had been in talks with the es,” said Ray Flachbart, Blue fact that state employees in Times-News writer company about the program Cross president and CEO, in a his district didn’t have access for years — at least since press release. to the PPO network. The PPO Blue Cross of Idaho has 2004, when the state of Idaho A PPO is a network of is one of two options avail- added 57 Twin Falls physi- moved its health insurance to health-care providers who able to them, and roughly 70 cians to its preferred provider Blue Cross from competitor contract with a company — percent of active employees organization, filling a hole in Regence BlueShield of Idaho. Blue Cross, in this case — to statewide who enrolled in RYAN HOWE/Times-News its Magic Valley services, the “This addition to our net- offer care at a reduced price. health insurance last April A puppy peers out of its pen Friday at the Minidoka County Animal insurance company work strengthens our cover- State Sen. Chuck Coiner, R- signed up for it. Shelter. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture received a com- announced Thursday. age in the Magic Valley and Twin Falls, had long urged On Friday, Coiner said the The doctors, all from St. gives our members additional both parties to resolve the plaint concerning animal neglect at the shelter and passed it on to the Luke’s Clinic Magic Valley, options for health care servic- matter, concerned about the Please see NETWORK, Page A2 Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office. Job losses hit 2.6 million as layoff pain deepens across U.S.

By Jeannine Aversa Monthly net change in nonfarm, melted away as winter took old Rachel Davis of St. Louis. Associated press writer 7PGORNQ[OGPV payroll employment: hold in December — 524,000 “If you get laid off right now, INSIDE The monthly unemployment Seasonally adjusted in all, the government estimat- God help your soul,’’ she said. WASHINGTON — A stagger- rate for the past 13 months: In thousands -524,000 ed — and the true carnage will “You better hope you’ve got Obama 100 ing 2.6 million jobs disap- Seasonally adjusted 7.2% almost certainly turn out to be savings or someone backing economic plan 0 peared in 2008, the most since 7.5 percent even worse when the figures you.’’ In fact, she was laid off meets Capitol -100 World War II, and the pain is 7.0 are nailed down more clearly a three months ago after work- Hill reality. only getting worse with 11 mil- 6.5 -200 month from now. ing as a dental technician for lion Americans out of work 6.0 -300 “Behind the statistics that we 20 years. While Congress and See page E1 and searching. Unemployment 5.5 -400 see flashing on the screens are the new president struggle to hit a 16-year high of 7.2 per- 5.0 -500 real lives, real suffering, real find answers, she says, “I have Unemployment cent in December and could 4.5 -600 fears,’’ said Obama, already no faith in this system’’ and D J F M A M J J A S O N D rate in area be headed for 10 percent or D J F M A M J J A S O N D moving full-speed with plans to move out of the coun- 2007 ’08 2007 ’08 surges over even higher by year’s end. Congress to put together an try in hopes of finding better Friday’s government figures that bold and immediate gov- that’s deep in recession and emergency revival plan a week luck. 5 percent. were “a stark reminder,’’ said ernment action is needed to still sinking. and a half before taking office. See page B1 President-elect Barack Obama, revive a national economy More than a half million jobs It’s real, indeed, for 38-year- Please see JOBS, Page A2

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TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Pat’s Picks ... Pat Marcantonio ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBITS Three things to do today Auditions for Oakley Valley Arts Council Kimberly Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., “Oliver” production, be prepared with a Library/Community center, 120 Madison St. If you haven’t been on throw championship, free to SKiTTiSH iTZ, Amblett Died short musical number and be ready to W., Kimberly, no cost, 423-6149. cross country skis now is the all boys and girls ages 10-14 Trying, The Kryptonautz, read from provided script, 9 a.m. to noon, “Little Reminders,” collection of new work time to start with a free hosted by Knights of Brittany M and Dave the Howells Opera House, 160 N. Blaine, by Magic Valley native Grant Olsen, 11 a.m. Cross Country Ski Day at Columbus from 8 a.m. to 1 Lonely Lemming. Cost is $5 Oakley, 312-4911, 431-9245 or 677- to 3 p.m., Magic Valley Arts Council’s La Magic Mountain past p.m. at Minico High School, at door. 2787. Galeria Pequena, 132 Main Ave. S., Main Hansen. You get all the 100 S. 292 W., west of Rupert. Opening day of Magic Valley Youth Street Plaza, Twin Falls, free admission, equipment at no cost thanks For the punk in you, Have your own pick you Orchestra winter session, youth string 734-2787 or Magicvalleyartscouncil.org. to the Cross Country Ski “The Final Home Town Hero want to share? Something players throughout Magic Valley invited to Russ Hepworth’s Retrospective, 1 to 9 Association. For more info, Show” starts at 6 p.m. at that is unique to the area and check out www.magicmoun- Radio Rondevoo, 241 Main that may take people by sur- attend consecutive Saturday rehearsals p.m., Jean B. King Gallery, Herrett Center tainresort.com. Ave. W. in Twin Falls. Bands prise? E-mail me at culminating with March 7 winter concert, for the Arts and Science, College of Swish. Go see the free- include Home Town Hero, [email protected]. Chamber Ensemble at 9:15 a.m. and Southern Idaho campus, 315 Falls Ave., no orchestra at 9:30 a.m., College of cost, 732-6655. Southern Idaho Fine Arts building, Twin Falls, session fee: $15, new members wel- MARKETS AND BAZAARS come, 735-0223 or 944-9898. Magic Valley Flea Market, variety of ven- Network Rape dors and snack bar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Continued from page A1 the negotiations or the Continued from page A1 Merchant building No.1 and Estate agreement was “too long in quality-of-care projects. The elements of this crime Auction, 11 a.m., building No. 3, Twin Falls coming,” but that he’s glad Prior to the agreement, haven’t been repeated, Hicks County Fairgrounds, Filer, free admission, to see a resolution worked Johnson said 76 percent of confirmed. 410-1738. out. Magic Valley physicians Still, police are encour- “Hopefully now we won’t participated in the PPO aged by this week’s forensic HOBBIES AND CRAFTS be driving our state employ- plan, compared to 93 per- news after months of wait- ees to have to go elsewhere cent in the company’s tradi- ing. “Make-n-Take Crafts” class, 10 a.m. to 1 to seek their medical servic- tional network. Updated The lab gave word in July p.m., Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, 249 es,” Coiner said. “There will figures provided Thursday that it could profile the DNA Main Ave. W., $5 per person, no registra- be people here to serve state 181 area physicians — and run it in a national data- tion required, walk-ins welcome, 737-9111. them with their insurance.” 92 percent — are now part base of offenders. Bingo, for men and women, 1 to 3 p.m., During the discussions, of the PPO, and 94 percent Backlogs at the state Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone St. hospital officials and physi- in the traditional network. police lab are blamed on W., Twin Falls, cards: four for $3, 734- cians said they were holding The St. Luke’s-owned short staffing and increasing 5084. out for a plan that clinics have 84 providers, 69 case loads. addressed issues such as of them physicians, Kytle The April victim couldn’t improving the quality of said. Some of them were identify her attacker after MUSEUMS care, not just a simple fee already PPO members, and police showed her dozens of Faulkner Planetarium “Far Out Space schedule. On Friday, Debbie the hospital itself was lineups, said Hicks. The Complete Works of William Places,” free showings for Cabin Fever Day Kytle, St. Luke’s executive already in the PPO. Days after a sketch of the Shakespeare (Abridged), featuring the at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.; “Here director of physician servic- Kytle said officials and rapist went out, another per- Bruin High Players and design work of Comes the Sun” at 7 p.m., $4.50 for es, said the groups have doctors had heard from son came forward saying Production and Design students, 7:30 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, $2.50 for committed to work together patients asking them to join she was assaulted at her p.m., Roper Auditorium, Twin Falls, $5 (stu- on a number of items, citing the PPO. She said she home on the 600 block of students, no cost for children under age 2 pharmaceutical costs as expects to see some area Shoup Avenue, after being dent prices and faculty discounts available and a special price package for families one example. employers switch back to awoken in February by the with activity card), with five children or less; and Rock St. Luke’s, she said, is very offering the PPO coverage. attacker. [email protected]. Entertainment Show: “Lynyrd Skynyrd: Fly happy to work with Blue “I think the community DNA wasn’t available in On Free Bird” at 8:15 p.m., Herrett Center Cross and others to “really will be pleased to hear this,” that case, authorities have BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS for Arts and Science, north end of the look at how we can improve she said. said. “The Laramie Project,” presented by College of Southern Idaho campus, Twin the system, because it’s very Random Acts of Theatre, 7 p.m., College of Falls, $4.50, 732-6655. broken today.” Nate Poppino may be Andrea Jackson may be Blue Cross spokesman reached at 208-735-3237 or reached at 208-735-3380 Southern Idaho’s Fine Arts Theater, Twin Stewart Johnson declined npoppino@magicvalley. or ajackson@magicvalley. Falls, proceeds to the Graydon Stanley SEASONAL EVENTS on Friday to say more about com. com. family to help with medical expenses for Christmas tree burn and hot dog roast, son Graham Stanley, $10 per person, 732- sponsored by the city of Rupert and Rupert 6262. City Fire/Rescue; hot dogs and punch pro- vided, noon, K Street Park (between Charter CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Second and Third streets by the old can- Continued from page A1 Center, which will serve chil- ter school in Gooding has Christian Men’s Fellowship and (optional) ning kitchen), no cost, (208) 677-8767. West End Firemen annual Christmas tree almost ready, Superin- dren with learning disabilities drawn students from the no-host breakfast, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Depot tendent of Public Instruction when it opens this fall. rural school district and led to Grill, Twin Falls, no cost, 733-5501. burn and hot dog roast, bring tree for burn- Tom Luna said. That’s a need The coalition also esti- declining enrollment. Buttons ’n Bows Square Dance Club ing; all else provided, noon, Paul City Park, that needs to be considered mates that about 7,000 stu- “We all know what’s hap- “Black and White Dance,” 7:30 p.m. pre- under the water tower, 431-5209. because some schools would dents statewide are on wait- pened to Gooding,” Sen. rounds and 8 p.m. dance, American have to wait years to open, he ing lists to attend charter Denton Darrington, R-Declo, Legion, Jerome (note: different location), SPORTS said. schools. said, adding that he’s not sure $4 per person, bring finger foods, 420- Free-throw championship, free to all boys “It’s a demand situation,” Even with lifting the cap, how the proposal will be 3947. Luna said. “As long as we have charter schools couldn’t received. and girls ages 10-14 hosted by Knights of the demand from our cus- quickly pop up across Idaho, Rep. Maxine Bell, R-Jerome, Columbus, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minico High tomers in education that they Burgess said, noting that it said her understanding of the EDUCATION/TRAINING School, winners eligible for District competi- want more charter schools, still takes a couple years to cap is to manage the growth Raices Community Leadership Training for tion, 436-0671. we need to respond to the plan and start a charter of the charter schools. She Latinos age 14 and older of Shosone, demand of education.” school. said she likes that concept of Jerome, Heyburn and Burley; free, interac- To have an event listed, please submit the Idaho charter schools Some legislators are not managed growth. tive training on organization techniques; began in 1998 and have since ready to embrace the idea. “Perhaps that managed name of the event, a brief description, grown to 31 in the state. Luna “I still think we need to growth needs to be tweaked,” includes meals, materials and child care, time, place, cost and contact number to said he doesn’t want to see keep going slow on it,” said she said. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Electric Suzanne Browne by e-mail at the state’s children miss Rep. Donna Pence, D- Conference room, 1330 21st St., Heyburn, [email protected]; by fax, 734- opportunities that will come Gooding, who sits on the edu- Ben Botkin may be reached no cost, $75 in gift certificates available, 5538; or by mail, Times-News, P.O.Box 548, from charter schools such as cation committee. at 208-735-3238 or (208) 324-4286 or mgaitan-gonzalez@cci- Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. Deadline is the Southern Idaho Learning In her district, a new char- [email protected]. daho.org. noon, four days in advance of the event. Jobs Continued from page A1 week since November. Services Inc. is eliminating The severe recession, which The Labor Department’s 460 jobs. Animal just entered its second year, is unemployment report Employers also are cutting Continued from page A1 shelter and kept very warm. “There’s no grounds for already the longest in a quar- showed widespread damage workers’ hours and forcing confirmed that he received Our kennel is inspected reg- any of the complaint. We ter-century and is likely to across U.S. industries and some to go part-time. The the complaint — he ularly, and it has always have no problems at all. We stretch well into this year. The workers — hitting blue-collar average work week in declined to disclose the passed just fine.” work with foundations and fact that the country is bat- and white-collar workers, December fell to 33.3 hours, complainant’s name — The shelter is inspected by animal shelters locally and tling a housing collapse, a people without high school the lowest in records dating to approximately an hour and various branches of the throughout the whole lockup in lending and the diplomas and those with col- 1964 — and a sign of more job a half after ISDA received it. Idaho Board of Veterinary United States,” Mani said. worst financial crisis since the lege degrees. reductions in the months “It’s about dogs getting Medicine. The board was “We even have PETA (People 1930s makes the downturn “One word comes to mind ahead since businesses tend sick from our sanitizer and unavailable to comment on for the Ethical Treatment of especially dangerous. — dreadful,’’ said Stuart to cut hours before eliminat- about dogs getting wet when the matter. Animals) helping us out All the problems have Hoffman, chief economist at ing positions entirely. we clean the shelter,” “We have scrutinized the from Chicago.” forced consumers and com- PNC Financial Services “There is no indication that Watson said. “The sanitizer allegations and determined Mani emphasized that panies alike to retrench, feed- Group. the job situation would stabi- we use is a specific kennel that no change in protocol is about 20 dogs are in the ing into a vicious cycle that And, there’s no relief in lize anytime soon,’’ said Sung detergent designed not to needed,” Watson said. shelter on an average day Washington policymakers are sight. The new year got off to a Won Sohn, economist at the make animals sick. It isn’t Officer Steve Mani, of and that they’re always look- finding difficult to break. rough start with a flurry of big Martin Smith School of some detergent we buy on Minidoka Animal Control, ing for people to adopt the Investors, too. corporate layoffs, and there Business at California State the shelves. We have to use it said the shelter has eutha- animals. The Dow Jones industrial were more on Friday. Airplane University. “This could turn to prevent disease … nized only one dog in the “We’re the easiest people average fell 143 points maker Boeing Co. said it plans out to be one of the worst eco- Sometimes they (the dogs) past month and that the in the world to get along Friday to end the week down to cut about 4,500 jobs this nomic setbacks since the do get wet, but it’s a heated number of adoptions is up. with,” he said. nearly 5 percent, the worst year, and uniform maker G&K Great Depression.’’

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Hills seasonal overstated,” Jeremy Bisson, enforcement professor Brett and state health agencies Twice denied BLM wildlife biologist said in Reid. have since found seven con- road closure nears the release. “Any excessive Proceeds from the event nected infections — four in The Bureau of Land disturbance is perceived as a are used to help meet the Kentucky and three in Dairy operator loses variance Management Burley Field threat by the deer, causing needs of Magic Valley peace Indiana. office will implement a sea- them to deplete their fat officers as well as for schol- Idaho State Department of request in front of full P&Z sonal road closure in the reserves and move away arships to the law enforce- Agriculture veterinarians South Hills from Friday from their crucial foraging ment program at the College have contacted the owners By Nate Poppino all seven members — Kattie through March 15, a Friday areas.” of Southern Idaho. Tickets of four mares in the state Times-News writer Wonenberg, who recused release stated. Information: Dennis are $30 each and available at with epidemiological links to herself before, said she’d The closure will include all Thompson, Burley Field Dick’s Pharmacy, Rock the infected horses. The For dairy operator Mal consulted with legal counsel BLM-administered lands in Office recreation planner, Creek, or from Bob Moulson mares are under a hold order Machado, Thursday night and didn’t actually have a the South Hills from the 208-677-6600. at CSI at 732-6296. until they are tested for the may as well have been June conflict for a variance western-most entrance of disease, which can be treat- 12. request. But Chairman North Cottonwood Creek Moulson benefit ISDA examines mares ed with disinfectants and Once again, Machado Brent Stastny still had to Road to the private land antibiotics over several asked Twin Falls County break a 3-3 tie after more adjacent to Dry Creek Road dinner is Jan. 25 as part of disease weeks, said Dr. Bill Barton, officials for permission to than an hour and a half of to the east. The closure is Friends and family of the scare state veterinarian, in the expand his dairy, grandfa- testimony and debate. meant to protect mule deer late James Moulson, the release. thered into a one-mile The evening’s discussion winter range and sage Jerome Sheriff’s deputy who Idaho is among 38 states CEM is a highly conta- canyon-rim setback. on Machado’s specific facili- grouse habitat, and has been was killed in the line of duty tracing quarter horses that gious disease transmitted As before, he made an ty spoke more to the future in place since 2000. in 2001, will host the eighth may have been exposed to during breeding or artificial impassioned plea to the of small family dairies. P&Z Signs are posted to note annual prime rib and contagious equine metritis, insemination and can cause commission, touching on members debated just how the closure and gates have salmon benefit dinner in his the Idaho State Department temporary infertility of hors- the variance’s importance to much the dairyman’s pre- been installed to prevent honor Jan. 25 at the Rock of Agriculture announced es. It is not spread by casual his family’s future. dictions of woe could factor trespass. The closure applies Creek Restaurant in Twin Friday. None, however, were contact or shared boarding Supporters argued his in to their decision. to all non-authorized motor- Falls. found in the Magic Valley. facilities. The disease, not expansion would have little Most people on both sides ized vehicles, though the Wine tasting, appetizers, A CEM-infected stallion known to affect humans, effect on the Salmon Falls of the issue acknowledged area is open to the public for and a no-host bar will begin was detected in Kentucky in was first detected in the Creek Canyon rim half a that a “no” vote would result non-motorized use. at 1 p.m. with dinner served December during routine United States in 1978, then mile away, especially with in the dairy’s demise several “The importance of the from 2 until 6 p.m. tests, according to a press again in 1979. It was eradi- another feedlot and hill years down the road. South Hills as crucial mule Entertainment will be by release. The U.S. cated both times. between the two. Despite that, county staff deer winter range cannot be Crossfire and CSI law Department of Agriculture — Times-News Opponents urged officials and those P&Z members in not to undo the protections opposition still said they of the setback, questioning believed the facility would whether one granted vari- suffer no “undue hardship” WANTED ance would trigger a flood of from the denial — in part in the Magic Valley them. because Machado doesn’t Filer sewer treatment contract And just like the last hear- actually own the land. ing in June, the Twin Falls David Mead, a retired Jeremy Roy County Planning and agricultural banker and Zoning Commission denied appraiser, spoke against may be awarded in two weeks Johnson Machado’s variance request granting the variance and by one vote. answered a P&Z question By John E. Swayze Age: 29 The dairyman sought to about the dairy’s future by Times-News correspondent Magicvalley.com Description: expand the Providence agreeing it is too small to 5 feet, 10 Dairy from 200 milking survive. The Filer City Council and WATCH: A video interview about the sewer project. inches, 140 cows to 420. He would also “I feel for this young dairy J-U-B Engineers continue to pounds, bring onto the site 60 dry family, but they are in the negotiate with Zenon brown hair, cows and 467 heifers already wrong place at the wrong Environmental Inc., a divi- brown eyes associated with the dairy. time,” Mead said. sion of General Electric, to “In November we decided to throw out all Wanted for: Machado, who currently Machado now has 30 days provide components for the previous bid proposals ... It’s put us several Operating a motor vehicle leases the dairy, has agree- to again appeal the decision construction of a mem- while under the influence ments to buy the six-acre to the board of county com- brane bioreactor sewer months behind schedule, but we’ve sure of alcohol — excessive, facility and join it with 154 missioners. He said treatment system. $150,000 bond acres of farmland next door. Thursday after the vote that “In November we decided learned a lot that we maybe wouldn’t have The Twin Falls County It would be two years before he’ll look at what his options to throw out all previous bid Sheriff’s Office asks any- he could likely make the are. proposals and open the and save the city about $300,000.” one with information con- changes, he told the P&Z. “We’re very disappointed, project up to a larger com- — Filer Mayor Bob Templeman cerning Johnson call 208- But the expansion would be very heartbroken,” he said. petitive market,” Mayor Bob 735-1911 or Crime necessary for his dairy to Many of the concerns list- Templeman said. “It’s put us membrane bioreactor facili- meeting, a unanimous vote Stoppers at 208-732-5387 survive. ed by the P&Z Thursday several months behind ty that will accommodate approved Rick Dunn to a where tipsters can remain The Castleford school were close to those men- schedule, but we’ve sure vendor-supplied equip- one-year term as council anonymous and may be eli- coach, who also works a sec- tioned in June, meaning learned a lot that we maybe ment as well as meet president. The council’s gible for a cash reward. ond job to care for his fami- Machado may possibly file a wouldn’t have and save the Department of area of impact representa- ly, appealed the P&Z’s first similar appeal to the first. city about $300,000.” Environmental Quality tive, Brian Dey, was also rejection, a 2-1 vote in His attorney, John Negotiation results and standards. granted a special-use per- which three P&Z members Lothspeich of Jerome, the name of who will be “Once the engineering mit for the construction of Check out what’s were absent and another argued the first time that awarded the approximately plans have been approved, 20 to 30 storage units on a recused herself. The board along with the quorum $1.3 million contract could we can start sending them vacant corner lot at the new online at of county commissioners in issue, the P&Z didn’t follow be release in about two out for contractor bids,” intersection of Main Street November sent the matter its own rules for variances. weeks. Templeman said. “That will and Fair Avenue. magicvalley.com back to the P&Z, finding that After the negotiation probably be sometime in they likely didn’t have a quo- Nate Poppino may be process is completed, engi- September or a little later.” John E. Swayze may be rum when they voted. reached at 208-735-3237 or neers will begin an eight- In other activity during reached at 208-326-7212 or Select your Thursday’s vote featured [email protected]. month design phase for a Tuesday’s Filer City Council [email protected]. Valentine’s Day Second Quigley hearing draws Hailey crowd gifts to go with your “This place is bursting at the seams. fl owers Utility issues to be heard on Thursday You can only have so many people in Order By Ariel Hansen this valley until it starts degrading Early! Times-News writer Learn more the quality of life.” The crowd at Hailey’s City Another hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the —Richard Stopol Hall was told on Thursday it Hailey City Council chambers. At this third of three hearings would have to wait a week to this month, the City Council is expected to address issues of discuss water and waste- water and wastewater. already crawls on Idaho The council is not likely to water issues regarding the The city has posted materials related to the annexation at Highway 75 during com- make a decision on the issue Quigley Canyon develop- www.haileycityhall.org, under “current issues” and “applica- muter hours. He suggested until at least April. ment annexation proposal. tions.” decreasing the density of the Mary Lous Flower Cart Regardless, the crowd had The developer also has a Web site, www.quigleycanyon.com. development. “You can only Ariel Hansen may be Owners LeRoy &dk Ronda Funk plenty it wanted to discuss. have so many people in this reached at 208-788-3475 or 1550 Oriental Ave, Burley 878-3566 The 379-lot development, The wildlife discussion was serves the large houses. He valley until it starts degrading [email protected]. which includes an 18-hole connected to the agenda for recommended that if homes the quality of life.” public golf course, Nordic Thursday’s meeting — city are built there, that they be Following this Thursday’s track and training facility staff’s explanation of why constructed to be significant- hearing, which is expected to among its public amenities, certain conditions that the ly more fireproof than a stan- focus on water and waste- is proposed for an area east of developer objects to were dard home. water, the City Council will Hailey that many in the audi- imposed by the planning and “We’re talking three little await the results of a public ence asserted is used as criti- zoning commission. pigs: You build a house of survey sent out with utility cal winter habitat by wildlife, The most critical of these is bricks instead of a house of bills this month. especially mule deer and elk. a condition excluding devel- straw,” Chapman said. “It’s up The survey will assess pub- “Beautiful area, just full of opment from the two most to you to decide if they lic perception of how heavily wildlife. To put houses eastern portions of the prop- should be built here in the city services are already used, through here, to put roads erty. Dave Hennessy, a repre- first place.” and where they need through here, would just sentative for the developer, Some at the public hearing improvement. The results destroy it,” said John Lorenzo previously said that if the felt they shouldn’t. will be used to determine fees of Bellevue, who has hunted council leaves that deal- “This place is bursting at assessed to the Quigley mountain lion in the hills east breaker condition in, the the seams,” said Richard Canyon developer if the of Hailey for years. “(The applicant will withdraw the Stopol, citing traffic that annexation goes forward. wildlife) just don’t have other project from Hailey and places they can go where develop it instead in the food is available (in winter).” county, albeit without the Medical Coding Others echoed that note golf course and other ameni- A new program at the College of Southern Idaho during the public comment ties not allowed under county period and said the develop- regulations. Learn the Medical Coding skills ment — specifically the two Other arguments levied that hospitals and physicians most easterly portions in against the development offi ces need right now! Deadman’s Gulch and above include fire defensibility and Demand for your certifi ed Quigley Pond — would have emergency access, the large an irreversible impact on the size of proposed estate lots, skills will be high. region’s ecosystem. and the water and waste- Medical Coders enjoy The Hailey City Council water issues that will be great job satisfaction. instructed staff to have a rep- addressed on Thursday. Hailey Fire Chief Mike See our Health Sciences Advisor resentative of Idaho Fish and Kathleen Neal soon. Game at a subsequent hear- Chapman spoke at length 732-6730 or [email protected] ing to detail the agency’s con- about the difficulty fighting cerns and provide detailed both urban and wild land Stay Near, Go Far maps and assessments of fires in areas like upper COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO wildlife activity in the Quigley Canyon, especially www.csi.edu canyon. where only a single road A4 Saturday, January 10, 2009 LOCAL TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls police probe four unsolved house fires

Authorities still waiting on forensic tests Twin Falls By Andrea Jackson Despite the unsolved cases, city Fire Times-News writer police have cleared some, Hicks says. Department “We make arrests in arson cases,” Captain Last year closed with a slight he said, noting two recent juvenile Randy bump in suspected arson cases, with cases. “This year most arrests have at least four still unsolved in Twin been juveniles.” Lammers, Falls. Arson cases, like burglaries, can be left, and City police said Friday they’re not challenging, he said. “Without firefighter eyeing homeowners in the latest apparent suspects at the scene, we Fred case on Dec. 19 at 515 Fourth Ave. E. have to rely heavily on forensics.” McDonald But they do have a suspect — In 2007, Twin Falls police cleared battle a who’s not being identified — and about 18 percent of their arsons, said house fire at there has yet to be an arrest. Hicks. “The good news is it’s not a Authorities are still waiting on very frequent crime.” 515 Fourth forensic test results for accelerants, Last year’s percentage of cases Ave. E. as which could take weeks, Twin Falls solved is not yet available, he said. flames curl Police Capt. Matt Hicks said Friday. The older home that went ablaze up through Meanwhile, police are still trying in December was moved from the roof on to get to the bottom of three other Kimberly Road. Utilities were not Dec. 19 in suspected arsons from August. hooked up, authorities have said. Twin Falls. Like the most recent suspicious Three vacant homes, also without blaze, the others also happened in electricity, burned in August. Two Authorities unoccupied houses. erupted on Aug. 30: 2193 Addison are still Hicks said police believe the three Ave. E., and 720 Park Ave. The other awaiting earlier fires are connected, but not to happened Aug. 18, at 1788 Addison forensic test December’s case. Ave. E. results for Twin Falls Police did 13 arson accelerants. investigations in 2007. Andrea Jackson may be reached at If the December fire is ruled arson, 208-735-3380 or ajackson@magic- Times-News that would make 15 for 2008. valley.com. file photo

5TH DISTRICT COURT NEWS Recent activity in 5th District Court in 88 suspended, two days work detail; 180 days; 12 months probation. plus 53 percent of medical expenses $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; pended; $75.50 costs; 90 days jail, Twin Falls County included the follow- driving privileges suspended 180 Brady C. Meekhof, 18, Murtaugh; one not covered by insurance; provide 180 days jail, 178 suspended, credit 88 suspended, two days work detail; ing: days; 12 months probation. count driving without privileges, two medical insurance; $241.41 for fos- for one day served, one day work 12 months probation. Claudio Aguilar-Sanchez, 27, Twin or more offenses; $700 fine, $400 ter care and child support costs. detail; driving privileges suspended Lyle S. Brenner, 20, Twin Falls; one TWIN FALLS COUNTY Falls; driving without privileges; $600 suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 pub- Todd R. Gremler Jr. Seeking establish- 180 days; 12 months probation. count possession of a controlled DRIVING UNDER THE fine, $300 suspended; $90.50 lic defender fee; 365 days jail, 335 ment of paternity; $220 monthly Jennie L. Kienzle, 48, Twin Falls; driv- substance; $700 fine, $400 sus- INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS costs; 90 days jail, 88 suspended, suspended, credit for time served; support plus 50 percent of medical ing under the influence; $800 fine, pended; $85.50 costs; 180 days Billy J. Stewart, 37, Twin Falls; driving credit for one day served, one day driving privileges suspended 365 expenses not covered by insurance; $500 suspended; $90.50 costs; jail, 175 suspended, five days com- under the influence; $1,000 fine, work detail; driving privileges sus- days; 12 months probation; no alco- provide medical insurance; $75 public defender fee; 180 days munity service; 12 months proba- $200 suspended; $90.50 costs; pended 180 days; 12 months proba- hol; one count minor possession; $2,221.59 for uncovered medical jail, balance suspended; driving privi- tion; one count possession of drug $75 public defender fee; 180 days tion. $100 fine; driving privileges sus- costs. leges suspended 180 days; 12 paraphernalia dismissed. jail, 178 suspended, credit for time Eric J. Torres, 35, Twin Falls; failure to pended 90 days; 12 months proba- Jacob L. Brown. Seeking establish- months probation. Nolan T. Bakewell, 69, Twin Falls; petit served; driving privileges suspended stop/leave the scene of a damage tion. ment of paternity; $318 monthly Donna L. Ulrich, 49, Twin Falls; driving theft; $500 fine, $300 suspended; 180 days; 12 months probation. accident; $300 fine, $150 suspend- support plus 66 percent of medical under the influence; withheld judg- $75.50 costs; 10 days jail, 10 sus- Carla Bruce-Briciu, 41, Sun Valley; ed; $75.50 costs; $75 public MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS expenses not covered by insurance; ment granted; $800 fine, $400 sus- pended; 12 months probation; resti- driving under the influence; $800 defender fee; 30 days jail, 30 sus- Tammy N. Dias, 38, Buhl; possession provide medical insurance; $5,495 pended; $90.50 costs; 90 days jail, tution to Swensen’s. fine, $400 suspended; $90.50 pended; 12 months probation; resti- of drug paraphernalia; dismissed by for uncovered medical costs. balance suspended; driving privi- Scott N. Croft, 24, Twin Falls; open costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 tution to victim. prosecutor. Minisha L. Robinson. Seeking estab- leges suspended 180 days; 12 container; $300 fine, $200 suspend- days jail, 88 suspended, credit for Trevor H. Fullerton, 19, Twin Falls; Patrick K. Leitch, 49, Castleford; two lishment of paternity; 31 percent of months probation. ed; $75.50 costs; $75 public one day served, one day work detail; felony malicious injury to property; counts injury to a child; dismissed by medical expenses not covered by Geoffrey R. Stevens, 18, Twin Falls; defender fee; 10 days jail, eight sus- driving privileges suspended 180 amended to misdemeanor; $500 prosecutor. insurance; provide medical insur- driving under the influence, under pended, credit for time served; 12 days; 12 months probation. fine, $300 suspended; $75.50 Senad Sargcic, 30, Twin Falls; exceed- ance. age 21; $700 fine, $400 suspend- months probation. Lisa A. Booher, 42, Wendell; driving costs; $75 public defender fee; 30 ing regulation gross weight on vehi- Jeffry D. Hall. Seeking establishment ed; $90.50 costs; driving privileges Lethsia S. Espinoza, 22, Twin Falls; under the influence; $1,000 fine, days jail, 30 suspended; 12 months cle, over width violation; dismissed of paternity; $220 monthly support suspended 180 days; 12 months maintaining a disorderly house; with- $500 suspended; $90.50 costs; probation. by prosecutor. plus 50 percent of medical expenses probation. held judgment granted; $300 fine, $75 public defender fee; 180 days Samuel S. Engman, 21, Dietrich; Michael L. Brown, 37, Jerome; open not covered by insurance; provide Benito Ortiz, 27, Filer; one count driv- $200 suspended; $75.50 costs; jail, 175 suspended, credit for three felony malicious injury to property; container; dismissed by prosecutor. medical insurance. ing without privileges; $700 fine, $75 public defender fee; 12 months days served; driving privileges sus- amended to misdemeanor; $500 Justin T. Wallis, 30, Buhl; failure to Scott D. Thomas. Seeking establish- $500 suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 probation. pended 180 days; 12 months proba- fine, $300 suspended; $75.50 carry medical card; dismissed by ment of paternity; $756 monthly days jail, 86 suspended, credit for Michael J. Milke, 40, Twin Falls; viola- tion. costs; $75 public defender fee; 30 prosecutor. support plus 82 percent of medical time served; driving privileges sus- tion of protection order; $500 fine, Caryn M. Mueller, 31, Twin Falls; driv- days jail, 30 suspended; 12 months expenses not covered by insurance; pended 180 days; 12 months proba- $300 suspended; $85.50 costs; ing under the influence; $800 fine, probation. FELONY SENTENCINGS provide medical insurance; tion; one count driving under the 180 days jail, balance suspended; $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; Joshua K. Peterson, 27, Twin Falls; Delaine R. Burnham, 36, Twin Falls; $3,761.56 for uncovered medical influence; $700 fine, $400 suspend- 24 months probation. $75 public defender fee; 180 days battery; amended to disturbing the possession of a controlled sub- costs. ed; 180 days jail, 176 suspended, Michael A. Sanchez, 18, Twin Falls; jail, 166 suspended, credit for time peace/disorderly conduct; $300 stance; six years penitentiary; three Charles R. West. Seeking establish- credit for time served; driving privi- reckless driving; $300 fine, $150 served; driving privileges suspended fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 years determinate; three years inde- ment of paternity; $655 monthly leges suspended 180 days; 12 suspended; $75.50 costs; $75 pub- 180 days; 12 months probation; no costs; $75 public defender fee; 60 terminate; judge granted retained support plus 50 percent of medical months probation. lic defender fee; 10 days jail, 10 alcohol; $330 court compliance days jail, 60 suspended; 12 months jurisdiction; sentenced to 180 days expenses not covered by insurance; Misty M. Tudor, 18, Twin Falls; driving suspended; driving privileges sus- costs. probation; obtain anger management to be served at the Idaho State provide medical insurance; $962.82 without privileges; $500 fine, $300 pended 30 days; 12 months proba- Mitchell C. Rumsey, 23, Twin Falls; evaluation. Board of Corrections; $2,500 fine; for foster care and child support suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 pub- tion. one count driving under the influ- Gary D. Canary, 44, Kimberly; domes- $110.50 costs; 100 hours communi- costs. lic defender fee; 90 days jail, 88 Marcus J. Koepnick, 19, Twin Falls; ence; $800 fine, $400 suspended; tic battery; amended to domestic ty service. Kasey R. Budden. Seeking establish- suspended, credit for time served; possession of drug paraphernalia; $90.50 costs; $75 public defender assault; $300 fine, $150 suspend- ment of paternity; $422 monthly driving privileges suspended 180 $700 fine, $400 suspended; $85.50 fee; 180 days jail, 178 suspended, ed; $75.50 costs; $75 public FELONY DISMISSALS support plus 74 percent of medical days; 12 months probation. costs; 120 days jail, 110 suspend- credit for one day served, one day defender fee; 90 days jail, 90 sus- Guiermo Calvio-Garcia, 25, Twin Falls; expenses not covered by insurance; Corbin S. Bowers, 19, Burley; driving ed; 12 months probation; no alcohol. work detail; driving privileges sus- pended; 12 months probation. possession of a controlled sub- provide medical insurance; without privileges; $500 fine, $300 Miguel A. Lopez, 17, Murtaugh; failure pended 180 days; 12 months proba- Armando Nava-Ocampo, 24, Kimberly; stance; dismissed by prosecutor. $5,608.96 for uncovered medical suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 pub- to purchase/invalid driver’s license; tion; one count open container; driving without privileges; $500 fine, Arthur F. Jansson, 46, Twin Falls; costs. lic defender fee; 90 days jail, 80 $25 fine; $75.50 costs; $75 public $300 fine, $200 suspended; 12 $300 suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 domestic battery resulting in trau- suspended, 10 days house arrest; defender fee; 10 days jail, seven months probation. days jail, 89 suspended, credit for matic injury; dismissed by prosecu- DIVORCES FILED driving privileges suspended 180 suspended, credit for time served; Ramon E. Vega-Alvarado, 22, Buhl; time served; two days work detail; tor. Connie J. Reed vs. Dale C. Shank days; 12 months probation. two months probation. one count driving under the influ- driving privileges suspended 180 Nolan R. Russell, 19, Twin Falls; stalk- Hillary D. Flieger vs. Jesse J. Dalton Damon K. Jensen, 19, Twin Falls; pos- ence; $800 fine, $500 suspended; days; 12 months probation. ing; dismissed by prosecutor. Jeri L. Cook vs. Timothy A. Cook MISDEMEANOR SENTENCINGS session of a controlled substance; $90.50 costs; $75 public defender Travis J. Pederson, 21, Buhl; driving Hannah T. Henson vs. Christopher T. Jarried M. Graff, 26, Kimberly; driving $500 fine, $300 suspended; $85.50 fee; 180 days jail, 172 suspended, without privileges; $800 fine, $400 CIVIL FILINGS Henson Jr without privileges, two or more costs; $75 public defender fee; 90 credit for time served; driving privi- suspended; $90.50 costs; $75 pub- Nicole L. Baker vs. State of Idaho. Erin A. Woodland vs. Ryan M. offenses; $800 fine, $400 suspend- days jail, 90 suspended; 12 months leges suspended 180 days; 12 lic defender fee; 180 days jail, 150 Seeking post-conviction relief of her Woodland ed; $90.50 costs; 180 days jail, 160 probation; two days work detail; no months probation; one count open suspended, 30 days house arrest; 2008 murder conviction. Plaintiff Kelly R. Johnson vs. Tiffany M. suspended; driving privileges sus- alcohol. container, failure to purchase/invalid five days work detail; driving privi- alleges ineffective assistance of Johnson pended 365 days; 12 months proba- Timmy R. Harnar, 31, Moscow; pos- driver’s license dismissed. leges suspended 180 days; 12 counsel. Chad Brownfield vs. Kari Brownfield tion. session of drug paraphernalia; $800 Michael D. Talbert, 30, Twin Falls; driv- months probation. State of Idaho, Industrial Commission Debra Laing vs. Mark Laing Jesse J. Valdez, 27, Twin Falls; driving fine, $500 suspended; $85.50 ing under the influence; $800 fine, Billy J. Gilly, 45, Hazelton; failure to vs. Pizza Planet LLC, Manuel Medina Dale J. Varney vs. Christina M. Varney without privileges; $400 fine, $200 costs; $75 public defender fee; 180 $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; purchase/invalid driver’s license; and Marcia C. Medina. Seeking judg- suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 days days jail, 178 suspended, credit for 180 days jail, 178 suspended, credit $25 fine; $75.50 costs; $75 public ment against the defendants for CITY OF TWIN FALLS jail, 88 suspended, credit for one day one day served, one day community for one day served, one day work defender fee; 10 days jail, nine sus- $6,150 plus additional penalty DRIVING UNDER THE served, one day work detail; driving service; 12 months probation. detail; driving privileges suspended pended, credit for time served; two accruing if matter should be contest- INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS privileges suspended 180 days; 12 180 days; 12 months probation. months probation. ed; defendants be enjoined and Jesse J. Valdez, 27, Twin Falls; one months probation. MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS Efrain Cisneros-Zavala, 22, Twin Falls; Roberto Chavez-Zuniga, 41, Jerome; restrained from operating a business count driving under the influence; Armando Arreguin, 32, Twin Falls; driv- Marsha B. Rosalez, 29, Twin Falls; one count driving under the influ- driving without privileges, two or with employees while any default $800 fine, $400 suspended; $90.50 ing without privileges, second domestic battery; dismissed by pros- ence; $800 fine, $400 suspended; more offenses; $700 fine, $400 sus- exists; attorney’s fees and costs. costs; $75 public defender fee; 180 offense; $800 fine, $500 suspend- ecutor. $90.50 costs; 180 days jail, 178 pended; $90.50 costs; $75 public Plaintiff alleges that defendants have days jail, 178 suspended, credit for ed; $90.50 costs; 180 days jail, 160 Felicia Alaniz, 21, Heyburn; encourage suspended, credit for time served; defender fee; 180 days jail, 160 sus- failed to provide workers’ compensa- time served; driving privileges sus- suspended; driving privileges sus- juvenile to come within purview; dis- driving privileges suspended 180 pended, credit for one day served; tion insurance for their employees. pended 180 days; 12 months proba- pended 365 days; 12 months proba- missed by prosecutor. days; 12 months probation; one driving privileges suspended 365 tion; one count driving without privi- tion. Rachel E. Carlson, 22, Twin Falls; driv- count driving without privileges dis- days; 18 months probation. CHILD SUPPORT CASES leges and carry concealed weapon Holden O. Beckstead, 21, Hazelton; ing without privileges; dismissed by missed. Valerie L. Macias, 33, Buhl; driving The State of Idaho, Department of dismissed. no insurance; $400 fine, $200 sus- prosecutor. Zachary W. Moore, 24, Filer; one without privileges, two or more Health and Welfare, Child Support Carla L. Crawford, 36, Filer; driving count driving under the influence; offenses; $1,000 fine, $700 sus- Services have filed claims against under the influence; $800 fine, $500 fine, $300 suspended; $90.50 pended; $90.50 costs; $75 public the following: $400 suspended; $90.50 costs; costs; 120 days jail, 100 suspend- defender fee; 180 days jail, 160 sus- William J. Patterson. Seeking estab- 180 days jail, 178 suspended, credit ed, 20 days house arrest; driving pended; driving privileges suspended lishment of paternity; that birth cer- for time served; driving privileges privileges suspended 90 days; 12 365 days; 12 months probation. tificate be changed to reflect defen- suspended 180 days; 12 months months probation; no alcohol; Thomas J. Cooper, 55, Buhl; driving dant as father. probation. $15,589.52 restitution; one count without privileges; $800 fine, $500 Edward P. Valenzuela. Seeking estab- Holden O. Beckstead, 21, Hazelton; driving without privileges dismissed. suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 days lishment of paternity; $190 monthly driving under the influence; $800 Kathen A. Henderson, 19, Twin Falls; jail, 60 suspended, 30 days house support plus 50 percent of medical fine, $400 suspended; $90.50 one count driving under the influ- arrest; driving privileges suspended expenses not covered by insurance; costs; 180 days jail, 178 suspend- ence; $1,000 fine, $500 suspended; 180 days; 12 months probation. provide medical insurance; ed, credit for one day served, one $90.50 costs; $75 public defender Pedro Silvas Jr., 45, Rupert; failure to $2,181.93 for foster care and child day work detail; driving privileges fee; 180 days jail, 178 suspended, purchase/invalid driver’s license; support costs; $4,370 for public suspended 180 days; 12 months credit for one day served, one day $100 fine; $75.50 costs. assistance and child support costs. probation. work detail; driving privileges sus- Dustin R. McCallister, 25, Buhl; dis- Adrian S. Palomo. Seeking establish- Jose J. Ramirez-Carlos, 45, Kimberly; pended 180 days; 12 months proba- charge of a firearm in city; $500 ment of paternity; $134 monthly driving under the influence; withheld tion; one count minor consumption; fine, $300 suspended; $75.50 support plus 42 percent of medical judgment granted; $800 fine, $400 $800 fine, $500 suspended; driving costs; one day work detail; 90 days expenses not covered by insurance; suspended; $90.50 costs; 180 days privileges suspended for 180 days; jail, 89 suspended, credit for one day provide medical insurance; jail, 178 suspended, credit for time 12 months probation; one count served; 12 months probation; no $3,084.82 for uncovered medical served; driving privileges suspended open container, failure to carry alcohol. costs. 180 days; 12 months probation. license on person dismissed. Ruben Esparza, 54, Twin Falls; inat- Alex E. Uker. Seeking establishment Hanoi T. McNabb, 23, Twin Falls; driv- Todd T. Lunger, 42, Buhl; driving under tentive/careless driving; $500 fine, of paternity; $211 monthly support ing under the influence; $800 fine, the influence; $800 fine, $400 sus- $250 suspended; $75.50 costs; 60 pended; $90.50 costs; $75 public days jail, 60 suspended; three days defender fee; 180 days jail, balance work detail; 12 months probation BLOOD, SWEAT & SHEARS suspended; driving privileges sus- Martin G. Mendoza, 23, Boise; driving A D’SHAW SALON pended 180 days; 12 months proba- without privileges; $500 fine, $300 tion. suspended; $90.50 costs; 90 days jail, 90 suspended; two days work MISDEMEANOR SENTENCINGS detail; driving privileges suspended Laura Sanders, Hair Stylist Tyson E. Clark, 16, Hansen; driving a new way to get under the influence; amended to NEED HELP WITH Call for my specials on... inattentive/careless driving; $300 Haircuts Chemical Services the news, coming fine, $150 suspended; $75.50 QUICKBOOKS®? costs; 12 months probation. 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Ted cal pastor Ted Haggard said biggest change is I now know police brutality Friday his sexual identity is Haggard deliv- about hatred than I ever complex and can’t be put into ers a sermon dreamed, and I know it does- By Jason Dearen and Terry Collins have fueled mistrust of the “stereotypical boxes,’’ but at the New n’t help. And I know more Associated Press Writers police. that his relationship with his Life Church in about judgment and I know it “Oakland, unfortunately, wife is stronger than ever. Colorado doesn’t help. Since my experi- OAKLAND, Calif. — The has had a history of treating In an interview with The Springs, ence, I know more about the videotaped killing of an the African-American com- Associated Press, Haggard power of love and forgive- Colo., in unarmed black man by a munity unfairly,’’ said George did not rule out a return to ness. I know a lot more about transit police officer here has Holland Sr., an attorney who public life or the pulpit. He 2002, the necessity of people not inflamed long-running ten- heads the Oakland chapter of spoke before he appeared beneath a live judging one another.’’ sions between police and the National Association for before TV critics in Los video feed of At the time the film was many African-American resi- the Advancement of Colored Angeles to promote “The himself. shot in 2007, Haggard dents. People. “The community has Trials of Ted Haggard,’’ an described still occasionally Public outrage at the New a great distrust for police offi- HBO documentary on struggling with same-sex Year’s Day slaying of 22-year- cers because they feel they Haggard’s exile after his con- attraction. Asked Friday old Oscar Grant intensified as can’t be punished.’’ fession to “sexual immorali- whether those attractions grainy footage of the shooting Harry Williams, an Oakland ty’’ and fall as a top evangeli- remain, Haggard did not say played repeatedly on televi- minister, viewed Wednesday’s cal leader. definitively but said he was sion and the Internet, while violent street protest in the “I am guilty. I am responsi- “not anywhere near’’ where AP file photo the officer context of that perceived ble,’’ Haggard, 52, said Friday he was at that time. remained free injustice. in a phone interview. “I got off In the documentary pre- and not “People are just fed up, and track, and I am deeply sorry “The stereotypical boxes don’t work miering Jan. 29, Haggard is charged with Oscar Grant is the match that and I repent ... I’m moving shown shuffling from motel any crime. lit up the dynamite,’’ he said. along in a positive direction.’’ for me. My story’s got some gray areas to motel, driving a moving Dozens of Many residents perceive the Haggard resigned as presi- truck, enrolling in a college black commu- police as “keepers of the gate dent of the 30 million-mem- in it. And, of course, I’m sad about that psychology course, struggling nity leaders instead of servants of the ber National Association of as a door-to-door salesman and residents people,’’ he added. Evangelicals and was fired but it’s the reality.’’ and pondering his fate while berated Bay Grant Grant was the first person from the 14,000-member — Rev. Ted Haggard laying in a motel bed in a Area Rapid killed by BART police since New Life Church in Colorado white undershirt. Transit officials for hours at a 2001 when a 42-year-old man Springs, Colo., in November Haggard said: “I’m certainly side of that.’’ “At this stage in my life, I’m meeting Thursday, the morn- was shot at a station in the 2006 amid allegations that he not saying that because of Asked whether he could a loser — a first-class loser,’’ ing after demonstrators nearby city of Hayward, said paid a male prostitute for sex that, I did this. I did what I did define his sexual identity, he says. torched cars, smashed store spokesman Jim Allison. and used methampheta- by my choice, and I’m Haggard said: “The stereotyp- Now back living in windows and threw bottles at Despite criticisms from mine. responsible for it.’’ ical boxes don’t work for me. Colorado Springs, Haggard officers in downtown some black leaders, Oakland In a written apology at the Haggard said he isn’t quali- My story’s got some gray said Friday he hopes to build Oakland. Police Department spokes- time, Haggard confessed to a fied to judge what factors into areas in it. And, of course, I’m his business selling insurance More than 100 people were man Jeff Thomason said the long battle against feelings one’s sexuality, but still sad about that but it’s the and debt-reduction software arrested and about 300 busi- department reaches out to contrary to his beliefs and believes it’s “God’s perfect reality.’’ and is considering marketing nesses were damaged the community to work coop- admitted buying the drugs plan’’ for marriage to be Later Friday, in a Q&A ses- himself through a speakers Wednesday. Three of the peo- eratively to fight crime. but said he never used them. between a man and woman. sion with reporters at a bureau to share his story — ple arrested during the vio- Thomason defended the During a guest sermon last “I think sexuality is confus- Television Critics Association “if the terms were right. 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TIMES-NEWS OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] U.S. 93/30 bypass deserves to be a priority CHEERS: To the Idaho John McGee of Caldwell. But the work for the county. Academy charter school, and it Transportation Board, for choos- 93/30 project is overdue; it was Fair enough, but in a reeling faces the possibility of state ing to spread proposed federal left of the last round of Grant economy the taxpayers have a funding cuts starting in the 2010- economic stimulus money Anticipation Revenue Vehicle right to expect that the county is 11 academic year. around the state rather than projects. counting pennies. Getting a sec- As it stands, 14 school districts spending much of it in north The board hopes to award the ond bid would have demonstrat- statewide and two charter Idaho and the Treasure Valley. stimulus projects throughout ed that. schools operate on four-day At the top of the ITB wish list is Idaho, which is appropriate. It is, CHEERS: To the Gooding schedules. the long-neglected U.S. 93/30 after all, the state transportation School District, for considering The Gooding district is faced bypass west of Twin Falls, provid- board. $20,230 — is perfectly legal the possibility of cutting the with having to make innovative, ed that Idaho receives infrastruc- JEERS: To Twin Falls County under state law, which permits school week from five to four out-of-the-box choices to save ture stimulus funds championed for awarding a no-bid contract to no-bid professional services days to save on transportation money and make its schools by President-elect Obama. a Twin Falls architect to oversee contracts for less than $25,000. and utility costs. more attractive to students who Gov. Butch Otter doesn’t like remodeling parts of the Twin County officials said they hired The district’s enrollment has have the option of attending the ITB’s priorities, nor does Falls County Courthouse. the architect — Russ Lively — dropped 10 percent since the NVA. Going to a four-day school Senate Transportation Chairman The award — estimated at because they like his previous opening of the North Valley week would be a good first step. Obama all in on stimulus package

hristina Romer is sive stuff. Obama’s team has Barack Obama’s clearly thought through every C choice to lead his piece of this plan. There’s no Council of Economic DAVID plank that’s obviously waste- Advisers. In 1994, Romer and BROOKS ful or that reeks of special- her husband, David, wrote an interest pleading. The tax cut essay titled “What Ends is big and bipartisan. Obama Recessions?” In the first para- is properly worried about graph, the Romers noted that runaway deficits, but he’s “economists seem strangely spending money on things unsure about what to tell pol- This will be the one would want to do any- icy makers to do to end reces- way. This is not an attempt to sions.” most complex piece use the crisis to build a The Romers surveyed the European-style welfare state. recessions of the previous 50 of legislation in The problem is overload. years to try to reach some Four months ago, no one conclusions about what American history. knew how to put together a works. “Our central conclu- stimulus package. Now sion is that monetary policy And as if that isn’t Obama wants to use it to alone is a sufficiently power- enough, he prom- rush through instant special- ful and flexible tool to end ed programs and pre-Ks. recessions,” they wrote. ised next month to Repairing the power grid Automatic spending policies means clearing complex reg- like unemployment insur- make repairing ulatory hurdles. How is he ance have sometimes helped. going to do that in time to Discretionary policies, like tax Social Security and employ workers in May? cuts and stimulus plans, have $165 billion plan that seems spend the big money that is bridge repair — but also the He is asking Congress to not been of much use. As Medicare a “central to have done almost nothing apparently required in cau- rest of the pantry. He propos- behave and submit in a way they put it: “Discretionary fis- for the economy. The doc- tious ways. He could have es broadband projects, spe- it never has. He has picked cal policy, in contrast, does part” of his budget. trine has vanished because chosen to pick out a few easi- cial education programs, a policies that are phenome- not appear to have had an this recession is deeper than ly implemented policies that new power grid, new scientif- nally hard to implement, let important role in generating atmosphere of haste and the others and we’ve run out could be enacted in a way ic research, teacher training alone in weeks. The conven- recoveries.” panic brought on by reces- of other stuff to do. that is targeted, temporary projects and new libraries. tional advice for presidents is: The Romers briefly sion.” Today there is wide support and timely. He could have This will be the most com- Focus your energies on a few described how different The Romers’ essay exem- for fiscal stimulus. It’s just chosen to merely cut the pay- plex piece of legislation in big things. Obama just blew administrations responded plifies the economic doctrine that there is no historical roll tax, boost aid to the states American history. And as if the doors off that one. to recessions. All the admin- that reigned up until a few experience to tell us how to and do infrastructure proj- that isn’t enough, he prom- Maybe Obama can pull this istrations, Democratic and months ago: fiscal stimulus do it, and there is no agree- ects. ised next month to make off, but I have my worries. By Republican, resisted large- plans that try to time a reces- ment on how to make it But the Obama presidency repairing Social Security and this time next year, he’ll scale fiscal stimulus plans. sion are dangerous, unproven work. The economists’ pre- is going to be defined by his Medicare a “central part” of either be a great president or They didn’t believe they and unnecessary. scriptions are all over the audacious self-confidence. In his budget. “I’m not out to a broken one. could time a stimulus cor- That doctrine has suddenly map. Thursday’s speech, he vowed increase the size of govern- rectly. They decided they vanished. But not because we Obama is compelled to to do everything at once. He ment long-term,” he told David Brooks is a columnist shouldn’t be making policy in suddenly know how to create jump into uncharted territo- vowed to throw the big things John Harwood of The New for The New York Times.Write what Kennedy administra- effective stimulus plans. Last ry, with no compass or guide. into the stimulus soup — tax York Times. to him at tion economists called “an year, the Congress passed a He could have chosen to cuts, state aid, road and This is daring and impres- [email protected].

LETTERS OF THANKS Thanks to Safe Valley Unitarian Universalist the best they could. on Blue Lakes), Zions Bank we pulled off the highway, icy sidewalk in front of the Harbor donors Fellowship, Twin Falls United I thank you, again. (Twin Falls), Gem State we couldn’t see anything and Magic Valley Mall on the cor- I would like to express my Methodist Women Miriam’s MILEY WHITNEY Paper, Grocery Outlet, became stuck in a snowdrift. ner of Pole Line Road and appreciation to CJ’s Repair Circle and Immanuel Twin Falls Pioneer Mortgage, Modern After about 15 minutes, a Blue Lakes Boulevard. This Shop for donating repair Lutheran, who helped pro- Woodmen of America and state patrolman coming small group of people kept work on Safe Harbor’s Ford vide the food and the gifts Thanks to Book Farmer’s Bank (Jerome). from Buhl saw our predica- me warm with sleeping bags, Van. for our Christmas Thanks so much! ment and stopped to help. gloves and hat and protected Thanks to each of the Celebration Meal. Ends supporters KERI HARKER First, he tried to push us out my broken angle while I WinCo employees who With sincere appreciation, The Book Ends, a kid’s Age 11 with no avail. So then he waited for the ambulance. assisted on Dec. 22 with the PHYLLIS BERG book club offered through DAVID HARKER called a tow truck and stay One of the couples was from large case good order for our Twin Falls the Jerome Senior Citizen- Age 9 with us until we were Montana. I’m not sure about food boxes. Pepsi’s beverage Community Center, would RUTH ANN HARKER unstuck. the others. The warmth that donations this year have Good Samaritans like to sincerely thank the Jerome This patrolman went I felt, both emotionally and been very generous and led the way community for its outpour- above and beyond the call of physically, reminded me that greatly appreciated by those ing of support donating to Patrolman went duty. The tow truck driver there are many kind people attending out Saturday “soup Even though I do not our service project, “Warm was just as great. in the world. To anyone that kitchen” lunches. know who I am thanking, I Up With a Good Book.” We beyond call of duty We are grateful to both was there with me that Those lunches could not would love to take the collected and donated books Christmas Eve, my hus- these young men as we are Saturday, thank you for your happen without the follow- opportunity to thank the and blankets to the College band and I attended a can- elderly and my husband just support. ing Twin Falls churches who people who got stuck with of Southern Idaho Refugee dlelight service at our church had surgery. To Twin Falls: People walk let us serve at their facilities: me on Dec. 23 on Highway Center, the Pregnancy Crisis in Twin Falls. While there, it ELEANOR DEKLOTZ down busy lanes of traffic First Christian, First 84 from Salt Lake City back Center and the Teen Safe started to snow and the wind Filer because the sidewalks are Presbyterian and First to the Twin Falls area. They House. blew strong from the south. full of snow. Pole Line has United Methodist. graciously showed me an We would also like to Traveling home in Strangers show kindness new sidewalks that are unus- Thanks also to the many alternate way, drove painful- thank the following busi- Highway 30 west was terrible able during the winter. groups and individuals who ly slow with me and even nesses for supporting us and as the snow blew across the Thank you to the small Surely something can be have recently contributed to stopped if they got too far this project: road and, at times, we could- group of people who came done when the winter Safe Harbor’s food assistance ahead. The weather was hor- Jerome Senior Citizen- n’t see anything. to my rescue. months are here. program, including Miracle rid, but these folks ensured Community Center, First Our house is about a half The Saturday after BONNIE WILLIS Touch, Dr. Olmstead, Magic my safety back to Twin Falls, Federal Bank (Jerome and mile off the highway. When Christmas, I slipped on an Twin Falls

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Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OPINION Saturday, January 10, 2009 A7 Time to get creative about schools funding

uring last year’s leg- able funding source for edu- state budget. As chairman of other costs. He is encourag- But I am not looking at islative session, it READER cation, without raising taxes. the House Education ing school administrators at this year’s legislative session D was my pleasure to HB 500 does not provide Committee, I am well aware all levels to do the same. Any with a sense of gloom and work with fellow Rep. Eric COMMENT all the answers to the mam- of the important role educa- budgetary shortfalls up to doom. I believe strongly that Anderson of Priest Lake on moth funding challenges for tion can play in rebuilding a this point have been covered by working together and an innovative approach to Rep. Bob education. But it is an exam- sluggish economy. by the Public Education using our limited resources provide additional funding Nonini ple of the creative approach- I look forward to working Stabilization Fund, which on the most important pro- for our public schools. es the Legislature – and the with committee members was created by the grams, our children will be We successfully pushed House Education Committee and State Superintendent of Legislature. well served by Idaho’s educa- through House Bill 500, renewable sources could be especially – needs to look for Public Instruction Tom Luna Everyone in the education tion system even during which would open some of used to serve Idaho’s energy during these difficult eco- on funding and policy issues community is aware that these difficult times. Idaho’s 2.5 million acres of needs to infinity. nomic times. to ensure that Idaho contin- “emergency” funding endowment lands for the The financial gain from No budget in state govern- ues to have a quality educa- sources will not last forever. Rep. Bob Nonini, a capture of renewable energy developing alternative ener- ment – including education tion system. During his two Efforts to hold down costs Republican from Coeur sources such as wind, geot- gy sources – whether it’s in – can be considered years in office, must continue, and in some d’Alene who has represented hermal and solar energy. the hundreds of thousands “untouchable.” However, Superintendent Luna has cases funding for worthwhile Kootenai County in the Idaho There are two benefits to HB of dollars, or millions – education is and will contin- worked to find efficiencies in programs will have to be sig- House of Representatives 500: would go to our public ue to be, the largest and the department budget by nificantly reduced or elimi- since 2005, is the chairman of The power generated by schools. Potentially, it’s a reli- most important item in our reducing travel, printing and nated. the Education Committee. The education of Joe LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Government will end up border because the rate of eral alarming recent articles munity listening to birds with too much power tax will be different in each expressing man’s inhumani- sing, repairing roadways, the Plumber, reporter state. It is working on getting ty to man and the breathing clean air and To all of you that think the as bad as Germany in the deplorable condition of our shoveling snow, while government will solve our Second World War. Wait and jails. improving their cardiovas- f a community organizer problems, I have something see what your tax bill is The fact that innocent cular system, they would can be president and a to say. The government gave when all those billions of individuals (talk to them, then return to the life- I“Saturday Night Live” away or is giving away $700 dollars come due for treas- they’re all innocent) are affirming environment of comedian can be a U.S. sen- MICHELLE billion to banks and insur- ure (treasury?) notes bought forced into a food strike to their own tent city. It would ator, why can’t a plumber be MALKIN ance companies, now even by millionaires and foreign receive adequate food is an seem just like summer a reporter? GM. The government has banks and governments. outrage. Especially since camp, where they may Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. been hiring employees all When people get in trou- Jaker’s provides take-outs. further enhance their peo- Joe the Plumber, is headed during last year when most ble with the law, they some- And forcing convicted child ple skills while developing to Israel to interview ordi- other companies were laying times put GPS units around molesters to share facilities the joy of interpersonal rela- nary citizens about life in off or going out of business. their ankles. That way they with less liberal-thinking tionships. There is no finer the crosshairs of jihad. He’ll intellectually and ideologi- Now I read in the paper they can know where they are at felons is heartrending. way to appreciate the inner be filing dispatches for con- cally monochrome sectors want more money for roads all times on their computers. We, as an outgoing com- beauty that comes with the servative Internet video of the public square. when Obama is going for a Myself I do not like my pri- munity, should adopt a sys- fellowship of mankind. broadcasting site PJTV.com. Territorial liberal journal- trillion for roads and infra- vate life monitored like tem along Arizona’s Joe We, who are busy work- Predictably, the very idea of ism gurus have attempted to structure. The state would George Orwell’s “1984” book. Arpaio’s lines. That way we ing, paying our taxes, rais- a non-credentialed public de-legitimize unorthodox like everyone that owns a car RON WILCOX could give these poor unfor- ing our kids and buying our figure attempting to “do practitioners of their trade to have a GPS unit in it so Filer tunates the dignity of learn- own food, unfortunately, journalism” has catty elite by redefining “journalism” they know where you go and ing an honorable profession are unable to know the free- journalists hacking up hair- based on content. If a con- can send you a bill for the Prisoners deserve combined with a healthy dom that such a vacation balls. servative writer breaks news miles you travel. Of course outdoor lifestyle. After an brings. CNN television anchor harmful to their presidential the next step is to put up poor conditions invigorating sixteen-hour VAUGHN PHELPS Kyra Phillips sneered: “Oh, pick or contrary to their check stations at every state This is in response to sev- stroll throughout our com- Twin Falls Lord, Joe the Plumber’s got a worldview, it’s a “hit piece,” new gig. It’s got nothing to not investigative reporting. do with the pipes, it’s got Thus, the myth that conser- everything to do with Gaza.” vatives don’t “do journalism” After catching her breath persists. By their definition, LETTERS OF THANKS Come see during a commercial break, we never can. she embellished her Joe the Plumber’s new gig Jerome Community Thanks to all of our business A sincere thank you to all! teleprompter lines with ad- is an affront to the Fraternal partners and associates who JULIE GALBRAITH what’s new at libbed contempt: “Now Joe Order of The Professional Kitchen thanks donors actively assist in our efforts Self-help homeownership the Plumber wants to flush Journalist because it under- Many responded to to provide affordable hous- manager out the truth as a war corre- scores hard truths: An Ivy requests to Jerome ing throughout south-central Mercy Housing Idaho magicvalley.com spondent. I know, there are League journalism degree Chamber of Commerce Idaho. Twin Falls just no words.” does not a truth-teller make. member to help the With the assistance of DRAWERS REPAIR PULLS NEW WHAT’S A TUNEUP? Repair Water Damage, Scratches & Wear Areas Still not done trashing the Look at Pulitzer Prize-win- Jerome Community partners, foundations and Toledo, Ohio, citizen who ning Washington Post fabu- Kitchen. individuals, Mercy Housing had the temerity to question list Janet Cooke. Or New York Two banks voted to Idaho’s Self-Help Program Don’t Wait ‘Til Prices Rise! Barack Obama’s redistribu- Times fiction writer Jayson forego Christmas parties (sponsored by USDA-Rural tionist policies, Phillips piled Blair. Or Boston Globe fabri- and instead used the Development) has complet- Remodel Now and Save. on more derisive words: cators Patricia Smith and money to benefit the ed more than 94 homes built No payments or interest until July. “Hey, Joe, what do you Mike Barnicle. Or former kitchen. Some sent in the past eight years with Cabinet Refacing Custom Cabinets know? No, seriously, what do CBS News Captain Queeg checks, some brought 10 more homes currently in you know? … [H]e says he Dan Rather. fresh food and staples, progress and another 20 Cabinet Tuneup Countertops hopes to air Israelis’ views on Or closer to the action in and some came and homes slated to begin this Kitchen solutions for Every Budget! the Gaza offensive. Lord, Gaza, witness the veteran served. All of your gifts year, providing affordable, help us. Just want to remind editors of Reuters photogra- helped get good, warm safe and beautiful local you that Joe the Plumber has pher Adnan Hajj, who suc- meals to people through housing for over more than 736-1036 no journalism experience. ceeded in peddling very cold and for some, citizens in the Magic Valley. kitchentuneup.com Call Today! No war zone experience, Photoshopped images of lonely times. Our grati- Mercy provides affordable Franchise locally owned and operated by Noel Erickson either. 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RENEW ADD FINISH STAIN RESTORES MOST STAINED WOOD TO 90-95% OF ORIGINAL LOOK! quote, ’pretty well protected flares over Beirut in 2006 you so much for your people in Idaho. by God.’ So, what’s Joe been before bloggers blew the efforts. smoking, drinking?” whistle. If you are willing to go What’s he smoking and Or consider the Hamas through closets, warm drinking? Clearly not the sympathizers at France 2. coats in all sizes, mittens, same ideological Kool-Aid The international TV net- hats, sweaters, warm and liberal fumes that you work was forced to apolo- pants, even socks and and your snobbish col- gize this week for its false boots are needed. Bring leagues imbibe and inhale, story on Israel’s military them any time to St. Ms. Phillips. The CNN operations. Independent Jerome’s Church office for anchor has some nerve French bloggers showed that the Community Kitchen. questioning Joe the France 2 used an old 2005 Continuing non-perish- Plumber’s journalistic credi- amateur video of Palestinian ables and monetary bility when her own cable casualties from an acciden- donations are needed on news network once hired tal Hamas truck explosion an ongoing basis. former “NYPD Blue” actress and passed it off as current Thank you, Jerome with zero journalism experi- footage demonstrating the Chamber members. Your ence Andrea Thompson to violence in Gaza. France 2 open hearts and generosi- sit in an anchor chair like was the same professional ty helped many people. the one Phillips occupies. media outlet that aired a DIANE HOLLEY As to the media hounds bogus September 2000 Coordinator now braying at the idea of report blaming the Israeli St. Jerome’s hiring celebrities for the army for the shooting death Community Kitchen sake of publicity, which net- of a Palestinian boy, Jerome work was it that hired foul- Mohammed al-Dura. mouthed entertainer with Joe the Plumber-Turned- Thanks to Mercy no anchoring experience Reporter can’t do any more Kathy Griffin to co-anchor to harm journalistic credibil- Housing supporters its New Year’s Eve coverage? ity than the “credible jour- Mercy Housing Idaho Oh, yeah: CNN. Griffin nalists” have already done. gratefully thanks the vol- teamed up with CNN star unteers, funders and par- Anderson Cooper, whose Syndicated columnist ticipants that worked so resume includes stints as a Michelle Malkin can be hard to complete the lat- child model, fill-in host for reached at writemalkin@ est group of 10 Self-Help “Live with Regis and Kelly,” gmail.com. Homes in Hansen. and the reality show “The Mole.” Who’s afraid of Joe the Journalist? Unlike Phillips, I do not begrudge anyone an People who work for a living unconventional path to journalism. On the Internet, ought to be able to take their conservative bloggers with full-time day jobs have done kids to a doctor! incredible investigative work without a journalism school credit to their names. Groupthink, credential fetishism and the Sorbonne mentality have turned child national newsrooms into stale echo chambers. For all For low-cost health coverage for -2588your and its self-aggrandizing paeans or teen, dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926 CHIP. to “diversity,” mainstream ask about American journalism Sponsored by the Healthy Tomorrows “Starting Points for Idaho Youth” Project. remains one of the most A8 Saturday, January 10, 2009 NATION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho of House Dems push through bill Twin to fight wage discrimination Falls By Jim Abrams Associated Press writer OUT THE WASHINGTON — Energized by the prospects of a pro-labor president, House Democrats marked the first week of the new Congress DOOR Friday by pushing through two bills to help workers, par- ticularly women, who are vic- tims of pay discrimination. PRICES! Unlike President George W. Bush, who threatened to veto the two bills when they came up in the last session of Congress, President-elect Barack Obama has embraced them. ‘92 GMC SAFARI “Today we face a transfor- #A196 mational moment,’’ said Rep. $ ...... Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., chief 995 sponsor of the Paycheck AP photo Fairness Act. “With a new House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., right, discuss the Lily Ledbetter Fair ‘01 KIA SEPHIA Congress, a new administra- Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act, Friday on Capitol Hill in Washington. tion, we have a chance to #390H $ finally provide equal pay for buster that blocked the bill jury ruled in her favor, but the The liberal Alliance for ...... 1,595 equal work and make oppor- after it passed the House. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, Justice said the Supreme tunity real for millions of Republican opponents of threw out her complaint, say- Court decision already had American women.’’ the two measures argued that ing she had failed to sue with- seriously impacted worker ‘96 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER The Lilly Ledbetter Act they would foster lawsuits in the 180-day deadline after rights: It said that since the #A200 would reverse a 2007 against businesses and main- a discriminatory pay decision 2007 ruling, federal and other $ Supreme Court ruling that a ly benefit trial lawyers. was made. courts had cited Ledbetter in ...... 1,695 worker must file claims of It sends a signal, said Rep. “This ruling just doesn’t 347 cases involving pay dis- wage discrimination within Howard “Buck’’ McKeon of make sense in the real world,’’ crimination and other issues 180 days of the first decision California, senior Republican Ledbetter said in a telephone such as fair housing and the ‘94 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE to pay that worker less, even if on the Education and Labor news conference Thursday. availability of sports pro- #357H the person was unaware of Committee, “that the first “In a lot of places you could grams for women. $ ...... 1,995 the pay disparity. The substantive order of business get fired for asking your co- The Paycheck Fairness Act Paycheck Fairness Act would is not job creation or tax relief workers how much they are puts gender-based discrimi- close loopholes that have but rather a trial lawyer boon- making.’’ nation on an equal footing enabled employers to evade doggle that can put jobs and The House bill would clari- with other forms of discrimi- ‘99 CHEVY CAVALIER #397H the 1963 law requiring equal worker pensions in jeopardy.’’ fy that each paycheck result- nation in seeking compensa- $ pay for equal work. The first Lilly Ledbetter was a super- ing from discrimination tory and punitive damages. It ...... 2,195 passed 247-171, the second visor at a Goodyear Tire & would constitute a new viola- also puts the burden on 256-163. Rubber Co. plant in Gadsden, tion, extending the 180-day employers to prove that any The Ledbetter bill could Ala. statute of limitations. disparities in wages are job- ‘99 PONTIAC GR PRIX reach the Senate floor as early She sued the company over “It should not become the related and not sex-based, #396H as next week. Democrats, pay discrimination when she law of the land that if you are and bars employers from $ who have increased their learned, shortly before retir- an employer and can hide retaliating against workers ...... 2,795 majority in the Senate, last ing after a 19-year career discrimination for 180 days who discuss or disclose salary year fell three votes short of there, that she earned less you can get away with it,’’ said information with their co- shutting off a GOP-led fili- than any male supervisor. A Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J. workers. ‘97 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA #A177 $ ...... 2,795 AROUND THE NATION ‘97 CHEVY 2500 4X4 #A150 sentence for killing three peo- Jan. 21 court hearing. cell with blood on his face and $ I LLINOIS ple and injuring 23 during a took him to the infirmary...... 3,595 5 people shot after high nationwide bombing cam- ““Thomas said he pulled paign between 1978 and 1995. T EXAS out his eye and subsequently school basketball game Texas death row inmate ingested it,” agency ‘96 FORD EXPLORER CHICAGO — Five people Actor Patrick Swayze spokesman Jason Clark said #366H were shot as spectators left a pulls out eye, eats it Friday. $ crowded high school basket- enters hospital HOUSTON — A Texas Thomas was treated at East ...... 3,995 ball game Friday in what HOLLYWOOD — Patrick death row inmate with a his- Texas Medical Center in Tyler police called a possibly gang- Swayze, who has been under- tory of mental problems after the Dec. 9 incident. Then related attack that sent pan- going treatment for pancreat- pulled out his only good eye he was transferred and ‘95 CHEVY 20 VAN icked students running into a ic cancer, checked into a hos- and told authorities he ate it. remains at the Jester Unit, a #A146 $ snowy street on the city’s pital Friday morning. Andre Thomas, 25, was prison psychiatric facility near ...... 3,995 South Side. Swayze, 56, was supposed arrested for the fatal stabbings Richmond southwest of Five males — three in seri- to appear on a panel at the of his estranged wife, their Houston. ous condition and two in crit- Television Critics Association young son and her 13-month- “He will finally be able to ‘98 HONDA PASSPORT ical — were taken from Paul Press Tour in Los Angeles to old daughter in March 2004. receive the mental health care #A156 Laurence Dunbar Vocational promote his new A&E show, Their hearts also had been that we had wanted and $ Career Academy around 8 “The Beast.” But when intro- ripped out. He was convicted begged for from day 1,” ...... 4,995 p.m., said Chicago Fire ducing the panel, A&E’s Abbe and condemned for the Bobbie Peterson-Cate, Department spokeswoman Raven announced that infant’s death. Thomas’ trial attorney, told Eve Rodriguez. Hospital Swayze has pneumonia as a While in the Grayson the Sherman Herald ‘00 DODGE GR CARAVAN spokespeople said later that at result of the chemotherapy County Jail in Sherman, Democrat. “He is insane and #A188 least three were expected to treatments he has been Thomas plucked out his right mentally ill. It is exactly the $ ...... be treated and released. receiving. eye before his trial later in same reason he pulled out the 5,995 “It was crazy. It was like Earlier this week, Swayze 2004. A judge subsequently last one.” killers on the loose,” said appeared on “20/20” in an ruled he was competent to At his trial, defense lawyers Joshua Glaze, 15, a freshman interview with Barbara stand trial. also argued he suffered from ‘99 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LTD. at the school. Walters, his first TV appear- A death-row officer at the alcohol and drug abuse. #A204 $ The game was in overtime ance since he was diagnosed Polunsky Unit of the Texas Thomas does not have an ...... 5,995 and some students began to with the often deadly cancer Department of Criminal execution date. leave the building, Glaze said. last March. He told Walters Justice found Thomas in his — The Associated Press A vehicle then drove up and that statistically he might ‘99 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER SE a person or people inside have two years left to live. #A193 started shooting into the “You can bet that I’m going $ crowd, said Chicago Police through hell,” Swayze told ...... 5,995 Superintendent Jody Weis. Walters of his treatment. “And No suspect has been identi- I’ve only seen the beginning of fied or arrested, but the shoot- it.” ‘00 GMC JIMMY SLE ing was “isolated” and possi- #A175 bly gang-related, Weis said. $ ...... Two hundred officers were in A RKANSAS 6,995 the area looking for suspects, Arkansas funeral home he said. no haven for meth lab ‘02 FORD XLT EXPLORER #A179 C ALIFORNIA WALNUT RIDGE — A $ funeral home might be a ...... 7,995 Court rules Unabomber place for eternal rest, but police say an Arkansas man writings to sell online saw an opportunity to build a THANK YOU ‘99 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LTD. SAN FRANCISCO — A fed- methamphetamine lab #A201 eral appeals court has ordered undisturbed by the living. To all those who made a donation $ the writings of Unabomber There was just one problem ...... 7,995 Theodore Kaczynski be sold — the funeral home was to Newspaper In Education while online. across the street from the they were on vacation, The decision Friday sheriff’s office. ‘00 FORD EXPEDITION upholds a lower court ruling. Officers say Robert Lee we say thank you. #A168 Proceeds from the sale will Lewis left the light on in the $ ...... 9,995 be given to Kaczynski’s vic- basement of the It’s the kindness and generosity tims and their survivors. A Higginbotham Funeral Home judge had ordered Kaczynski in Walnut Ridge on Dec. 3. of our readers that help make to pay $15 million restitution. Officers noticed the light on Representing himself, after hours and walked into Newspaper In Education 636 POLELINE ROAD Kaczynski had objected to the the funeral home through an such a success. online sale, arguing he should open door. TWIN FALLS retain control of the papers. Inside, police say they We appreciate you! The appeals court also found all the components ruled that bomb-making necessary to build a meth lab. materials and instructions Officers arrested the former 733.4000 seized during Kaczynski’s funeral home employee when arrest and raid at his Montana he returned. cabin in 1996 should be The 43-year-old faces MONDAY thru SATURDAY TIL 7 PM destroyed. several drug charges and is *UNITS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX, TITLE ($8.00) OR DEALER DOC FEE ($171.00) OAC. Kaczynski is serving a life free on $2,500 bond pending a PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2009. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. , (AP) — A jump in unemployment sent stocks sharply lower Stocks slide after -143.28 -19.38 -20.71 Friday as investors feared that Americans won’t soon deviate &QY,QPGU -45.42 5VCPFCTF 4WUUGNN 0CUFCS 2QQT¶U  rise in unemployment from their tightened budgets. 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INSIDE: What will the weather be like tomorrow?, B4 B SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2009 TIMES-NEWS BUSINESS EDITOR JOSHUA PALMER: (208) 735-3231 [email protected] INSIDE: Stocks and commodities, B2 | Comics, B3 | Weather, B4 Unemployment rate in south-central Idaho surges over 5 percent More than 50,000 workers 7PGORNQ[OGPVTCVGUQCTU were without jobs, more than Employers in the U.S. slashed 524,000 jobs in December, driving Region still far below national and state average the nation’s unemployment rate to its highest level since 1993. double a year earlier, as the By Joshua Palmer Gooding counties, jumped tion has made it more difficult unemployment rate hit its 7.5 percent May 1993 Dec. 2008 TimesNews writer from 4.6 percent in late for unemployed workers to highest level in over 20 years 7.0 7.1% 7.2% November to 5.1 percent in find new jobs — something and Idaho’s economic turmoil 6.5

South-central Idaho lost December. The Burley that south-central Idaho has approached the severity of the 6.0 more than 550 jobs in micropolitan area increased not experienced since early early 1980s. The rate was only 5.5 December as employers from 4.5 percent to 6.1 per- 1990. 2.7 percent in December 2007. scaled back their workforce cent. Across Idaho, more than The deepening recession 5.0 amid a slowing economy. Some of the region’s largest 12,000 jobs vanished in was felt throughout the state, 4.5 Idaho Department of Labor employers shed jobs in December, driving the state’s hitting every sector of Idaho’s 4.0 reported Friday, that the December, while smaller busi- seasonally adjusted unem- economy including govern- 3.5 unemployment rate in the nesses also trimmed their ployment rate up nine-tenths ment. The state paid out a 3.0 Twin Falls micropolitan area, workforce. of a point from November to 1993 ’95 ’00 ’05 ’08 which includes Jerome and The region-wide contrac- 6.6 percent. Please see RATES, Page B2 SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics AP Dell touts luxury brand Teamsters approve but offers few details LAS VEGAS (AP) — Computer maker Dell Inc., Jumping off trailing Hewlett-Packard Co. in worldwide sales, could screen have used a home run at the wage cuts for truckers International Consumer From the NFL to major Electronics Show. Instead, it production companies, came to Vegas with a model entertainment industry is and a mirage. bringing 3-D to your T.V. At a news conference Coming Sunday in Business Friday, Dell executives said the company would launch tomer segment.” a luxury line of computers Adamo, or “to fall in love under the brand name with” in Latin, is set to debut Adamo. A model stood and with more details sometime removed a thin, black lap- in the next six months. top from a bag and posed Dell and HP have excelled “Project Runway” style for a in delivering functional, scrum of photographers. powerful, inexpensive com- She did not turn on the puters, but both are racing computer, and Dell gave no to meet a new generation of details about what’s under consumers’ desire for a little the hood. more flair. In the meantime, Alex Gruzen, a senior vice Apple Inc. has gained share president in Dell’s con- with sleeker designs. sumer product group, In a recent interview at would not say how much Dell’s headquarters in the new machine would Round Rock, Texas, Dell’s cost, but emphasized that it vice president of consumer would be a high-end, high- experience design, Ed Boyd, performance laptop. He declared that “the death of defended the company’s the utilitarian PC has decision to launch a luxury occurred.” AP photo line during a recession. Dell did make some con- Semi trailer trucks fill the slots at a weigh station on Interstate 5. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, voted to approve a wage cut on Friday. “It’s not the only product crete announcements Truckers around the country viewed the vote as a choice between a pay cut or no job at all. we’re launching,” he Friday, including two not- said. “It’s the right time, yet-released products, a 10- He agreed to a 10 percent pay cut for with the technologies and inch “netbook” PC and the next six months and a 5 percent pay materials for us to satisfy a a tiny portable photo print- Concession seen as indication of what cut for the following six months. He also very important Dell cus- er. will not get bonuses. Although the truck- ers’ pay cut remains in effect longer — other workers may be asked to make through 2013 — Zollars noted that his pension has been cut by 30 percent. By Peter Whoriskey voted to approve a wage cut to keep “The pain has to be shared equally,” The Washington Post afloat their employer, YRC Worldwide, a he said. “The (company’s) prospects for Fortune 500 trucking company. success are very high now that we’ve got- WASHINGTON — Every weekday, Truckers around the country viewed ten this done.” Tom Sorrell rattles around Northern the vote as a choice between a pay cut or As the downturn wears on, more Virginia in a noisy tractor-trailer, strug- no job at all. workers, unionized or not, will probably gling through tight turns and traffic, “It’s going to be a hardship,” said face requests to trim their pay or bene- picking up and dropping off cartons and Sorrell, 46, of Manassas, Va., adding that fits to keep their employers viable, econ- pallets of just about anything until he had already cut down on his groceries omists say. there’s no more to be done. For this, the and driving to save money. “The shame The United Auto Workers is being 16-year veteran driver makes $22.71 an of it is the employees didn’t get the com- pushed to take wage and benefit cuts for hour. pany in this situation. If we’re all in the General Motors and Chrysler to get a Thursday, his pay dropped 10 percent. same boat and we’re sinking, why didn’t $17.4 billion federal loan. And labor In what some say is a forerunner of the management take the same cut we are?” leaders expect recessionary trouble to concessions U.S. workers will be asked The chief executive of Kansas-based play a role in collective-bargaining AP photo to make during the recession, the 40,000 YRC Worldwide, William Zollars, made agreements expected to begin this year Supermodel Hollis shows off the new luxury Dell laptop Adamo during a members of Sorrell’s union, the $5.7 million in 2007, according to the news conference at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las International Brotherhood of Teamsters, company’s regulatory filings. Please see TEAMSTERS, Page B2 Vegas. Businesses should outsource tax prep in recession he beginning of the president of New York-based company’s finances. So, this money on bookkeeping or tax has never come to more than T year means small busi- SMALL Articulate Communications, a tax season, she said, “I’ll serv- preparation, especially since $20,000 — well below what ness owners need to public relations firm. ice my existing clients, which there is software now that she would pay a staffer to do start thinking about income TALK Business owners who has to be my top priority right make those tasks easier. The the work. But an owner on a tax returns. But with the choose to spend their time on now.” question they need to answer tighter budget can still afford economy in tatters, they may Joyce M. taxes are “missing an oppor- “I am like many small busi- for themselves is whether to at least have tax returns need to focus more on bring- tunity to take care of the three nesses — my business took a they could bring in more rev- compiled by a professional ing in revenue than sorting Rosenberg things that are going to keep hit,” in the third quarter, enue during the time they’d and free up time to work on through receipts. the bus going — existing Collins said. “When I look spend doing taxes, and retaining current customers The recession is making clients, their employees and ahead to 2009, I can’t forecast whether an investment in and finding new ones. (And many owners re-examine better off turned over to new business,” Grimmer said it. The best thing we can do is outside tax preparation will it’s not just time spent in front their priorities. Many may someone else. Kristen Collins, who owns to retain clients and retain pay off over the long as well of a PC, filling in tax forms; it’s realize that chores that “It really does detract from KMC Partners, a public rela- them through great service.” as short term. also the time you spend they’ve handled themselves the business and what you tions firm based in Boston, Of course, with revenue Collins noted that her thinking about it!) in the past like taxes or keep- really need to be focusing has a business manager and down, many owners will likely annual budget for a business ing the company books are on,” said Laura Grimmer, an accountant to care for her think twice before spending manager and tax preparation Please see SMALL, Page B2

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST COMMODITIES For more see page B2 Con Agra 16.73 ▼ .06 Dell Inc. 11.12 ▼ .15 Idacorp 91.50 — — Live cattle 83.10 ▲ .05 Feb. oil 40.83 ▼ .87 Lithia Mo. 3.68 ▼ .12 Micron 3.29 ▼ .12 Supervalu 17.50 ▼ .30 Jan. gold 854.30 ▼ .40 Jan. silver 11.29 ▼ .22 Monday in business No reports available. B2 Saturday, January 10, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

MARKET SUMMARY NYSE AMEX NASDAQ INDEXES HOW TO READ THE MARKET REPORT 13,136.69 7,449.38 Dow Jones Industrials 8,599.18 -143.28 -1.64 -2.02 -31.79 MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name: Stocks are listed alphabetically by the company’s full name (not 5,536.57 2,909.29 Dow Jones Transportation 3,460.71 -97.63 -2.74 -2.16 -17.36 its abbreviation). Company names made up of initials appear at the Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg 555.71 294.30 Dow Jones Utilities 370.79 -2.72 -.73 +.01 -31.77 beginning of each letters’ list. Citigrp 1376187 6.75 -.41 SPDR 3005392 89.09 -1.95 PwShs QQQ1091809 30.07 -.69 9,687.24 4,607.47 NYSE Composite 5,703.69 -133.45 -2.29 -.93 -38.98 Div: Current annual dividend rate paid on stock, based on latest quarterly iShEMkt s 1019232 24.88 -.55 PSCrudeDL n351583 2.98 -.08 Cisco 671395 16.70 -.84 2,433.31 1,151.18 Amex Index 1,467.46 +.84 +.06 +5.00 -37.88 or semiannual declaration, unless otherwise footnoted. SPDR Fncl 991560 11.56 -.38 SP Mid 59690 96.25 -2.67 Palm Inc 634612 5.96 +1.51 2,551.47 1,295.48 Nasdaq Composite 1,571.59 -45.42 -2.81 -.34 -35.59 Last: Price stock was trading at when exchange closed for the day. Chg: Loss or gain for the day. No change indicated by ... mark. BkofAm 730563 12.99 -.55 EldorGld g 33719 7.69 +.12 Level3 600933 1.49 +.17 1,440.24 741.02 S&P 500 890.35 -19.38 -2.13 -1.43 -36.45 iShR2K 684991 48.13 -1.85 GoldStr g 33074 1.27 +.07 Microsoft 484123 19.52 -.60 764.38 371.30 Russell 2000 481.30 -20.71 -4.13 -3.63 -31.70 Fund Name: Name of mutual fund and family. 14,564.81 7,340.74 Wilshire 5000 8,985.80 -208.68 -2.27 -1.12 -36.01 Sell: Net asset value, or price at which fund could be sold. GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) Chg: Daily net change in the NAV. TOCKS OF OCAL NTEREST Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg S L I Stock Footnotes: cc – PE greater than 99. dd – Loss in last 12 mos. d – TorchEn lf 2.40 +.64 +36.4 TiensBio 4.45 +1.25 +39.1 AlliedMot 4.30 +1.32 +44.3 AlliantEgy 1.40 7 28.03 -.31 -3.9 Kaman .56 9 19.49 +.05 +7.5 New 52-wk low during trading day. g – Dividend in Canadian $. Stock price LehTOY21 3.06 +.47 +18.1 B&HO 3.75 +.65 +21.0 Palm Inc 5.96 +1.51 +33.9 Keycorp .25m ... 7.58 -.45 -11.0 in U.S.$. n – New issue in past 52 wks. q – Closed-end mutual fund; no PE AlliantTch ... 12 84.90 -.28 -1.0 calculated. s – Split or stock dividend of 25 pct or more in last 52 wks. Div WNS Hldg 6.88 +.98 +16.6 FriedmInd 9.83 +1.48 +17.7 EnteroMed 2.49 +.59 +31.1 AmCasino ...... 9.28 -.06 +7.4 LeeEnt ... 1 .53 -.03 +29.3 begins with date of split or stock dividend. u – New 52-wk high during trad- ForestC34 13.41 +1.85 +16.0 PSBMetDL n 6.43 +.81 +14.4 Healthwys 13.53 +3.18 +30.7 Aon Corp .60 8 42.92 -.47 -6.0 MicronT ...... 3.29 -.12 +24.6 ing day. v – Trading halted on primary market. Unless noted, dividend rates CortsUSW 15.49 +1.99 +14.7 MastchH n 2.26 +.25 +12.4 AmritrnsC 2.52 +.52 +26.0 BallardPw ...... 1.23 -.05 +8.8 OfficeMax ...... 7.25 -.48 -5.1 are annual disbursements based on last declaration. pf – Preferred. pp – BkofAm 1.28m 11 12.99 -.55 -7.7 RockTen .40 14 30.26 -1.99 -11.5 Holder owes installment(s) of purchase price. rt – Rights. un – Units. wd – When distributed. wi – When issued. wt – Warrants. ww – With warrants. LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) ConAgra .76 7 16.73 -.06 +1.4 Sensient .76 13 24.05 -.50 +.7 xw – Without warrants. Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Costco .64 17 49.14 -1.51 -6.4 SkyWest .16f 8 17.65 -.93 -5.1 Dividend Footnotes: a – Also extra or extras. b – Annual rate plus stock Diebold 1.00 24 28.18 -.60 +.3 Teradyn ...... 5.24 -.21 +24.2 HillmCT pf 7.80 -1.85 -19.2 Rambus 11.24 -7.26 -39.2 dividend. c – Liquidating dividend. e – Declared or paid in preceding 12 LennarB 6.86 -2.05 -23.0 DukeEngy .92 15 15.27 -.14 +1.7 Tuppwre .88 10 23.54 -.89 +3.7 mos. f – Annual rate, increased on last declaration. i – Declared or paid Bowne 4.97 -1.28 -20.5 RivieraH 3.61 -.68 -15.9 WSI Inds 2.47 -1.08 -30.4 DukeRlty 1.94 17 10.76 -.52 -1.8 US Bancrp 1.70 11 22.35 -.81 -10.6 after stock dividend or split. j – Paid this year, dividend omitted, deferred or LennarA 9.15 -2.27 -19.9 AlldNevG 3.92 -.72 -15.5 WGNB 3.01 -1.31 -30.3 Fastenal .54f 18 33.03 -.56 -5.2 Valhi .40 ... 13.21 +.11 +23.5 no action taken at last meeting. k – Declared or paid this year, accumulative RussBerrie 3.66 -.90 -19.7 CentGold g 34.20 -5.00 -12.8 HackettGp 2.67 -.71 -21.0 Heinz 1.66 13 36.33 -.35 -3.4 WalMart .95 15 51.58 +.20 -8.0 issue with dividends in arrears. m – Annual rate, reduced on last declara- CapitolBcp 6.27 -1.53 -19.6 Lodgian 2.77 -.32 -10.4 FishrCm 18.18 -4.65 -20.4 tion. p – Init div, annual rate unknown. r – Declared or paid in preceding 12 HewlettP .32 12 37.49 -.15 +3.3 WashFed .20m 19 13.14 -.44 -12.2 mos plus stock dividend. t – Paid in stock in last 12 mos, estimated cash HomeDp .90 13 23.86 -.53 +3.6 WellsFargo 1.36 12 25.14 -.58 -14.7 value on ex-dividend or distribution date. x – Ex-dividend or ex-rights. y – DIARY DIARY DIARY Idacorp 1.20 13 29.38 -.38 -.2 ZionBcp 1.28m 9 21.78 -.42 -11.1 Ex-dividend and sales in full. z – Sales in full. vj – In bankruptcy or receiver- Advanced 942 Advanced 289 Advanced 711 ship or being reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act, or securities assumed by such companies. 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Volume 4,133,553,619 Volume 415,831,269 Volume 1,907,285,655 BUSINESS DATA COMMODITIES REPORT Kim and Carol Cox, 234 Fafnir Drive, 4369 N., Buhl; detached shop; Duane Hankins, 3269 N. 3000 E., BURLEY — White wheat 4.54 (up 17); 11.5 percent Twin Falls C LOSING FUTURES winter 5.41 (up 18); 14 percent spring 7.00 (up 16); Twin Falls; manufactured home; $51,680. Twin Falls; manufactured home; barley 6.00 (steady) $72,161. Leon Koehn, 3939 N.1900 E., Buhl; $67,015. OGDEN — White wheat 5.30 (up 13); 11.5 percent building permits Mon Commodity High Low Close Change winter 5.57 (up 12); 14 percent spring 7.38 (up 11); RESIDENTIAL Edward J. Florian, 4051 N. 2100 E., addition of garage to manufactured Jasper Bassett, 2443 E. 3700 N., Feb Live cattle 83.88 82.85 83.10 - .05 barley 6.85 (steady) Filer; addition of bedroom, bath, home; $14,883. Twin Falls; new house; $96,809. Apr Live cattle 87.55 86.55 86.82 - .13 PORTLAND — White wheat 5.90 (up 10); 11 percent Bill and Terry Stanger, 3534 E. Jan Feeder cattle 94.48 93.65 94.10 + .60 winter 6.61-6.71 (up 18 to 21) ;14 percent spring 3400 N., Kimberly; garage; laundry and office; 47,872. Matthew and Elizabeth Bair, 239 James and Brenda Woods, 3530 E. Mar Feeder cattle 93.35 92.40 92.68 + .43 8.45 (steady); barley n/a Apr Feeder cattle 94.55 93.65 94.00 + .50 $34,884. Monroe and Kathryn Baker, 2236 E. Fafnir Drive, Twin Falls; new house; 2900 N., Kimberly; new house; NAMPA — White wheat cwt 8.00 (up 25): bushel 4.80 Feb Lean hogs 62.95 62.40 62.45 + .03 (up 15) William and Maurine Parsons, 3633 3500 N.; Filer; addition of sun $264,053. $211,708. Apr Lean hogs 69.85 68.50 68.60 - .45 room; $1,501. James and Patricia Berry, 4050 N. James and Brenda Woods, 3530 E. Feb Pork belly 84.95 83.40 83.58 - 1.08 Sageview Lane, Kimberly; detached Mar Pork belly 85.60 83.55 83.55 - .10 HEESE garage; $22,739. Gary and Barbara Blick, 937 E. 3400 E. Kimberly; barn; $76,892. 2900 N., Kimberly; barn; $59,638. Mar Wheat 631.00 615.00 629.50 + 17.00 C Jack Hurd, 3577 N. 4475 E., 4400 N., Castleford; new house; Brandon and Christa Schiess, 3620 Verma Dobson, 3503 Hwy. 93 W., May Wheat 643.50 632.00 642.25 + 16.75 178,654. E. 3892 N., Kimberly; new house; Twin Falls; manufactured home; Mar KC Wheat 655.00 637.00 651.00 + 17.75 Cheddar cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Murtaugh; addition of great room May KC Wheat 664.00 651.00 662.50 + 17.75 Exchange Gary and Loise Hooley, 3575 N. $191,254. $32,575. Mar MPS Wheat 683.25 663.75 680.25 + 15.75 Barrels: $1.0700, + .0300: Blocks: $1.0725, + .0375 above garage; $76,862. May MPS Wheat 715.50 668.75 685.00 + 16.25 Alvin Jenkins, 2514 E. 3820 N., 2300 E., Filer; detached garage; Ray and Debbie McDonald, 1551 E. Terry and Mary Sisson, 1730 E. Mar Corn 418.00 407.75 410.75 + 4.00 Twin Falls; detached garage; $27,907. 4500 N., Buhl; barn; $44,651. 4100 N., Buhl; horse barn; May Corn 428.00 419.00 421.25 + 4.00 P OTATOES Steve Byer, 3490 E. 3200 N. Josh Kenyon, 2489 E. 3706 N., Twin $33,488. Jan Soybeans 1038.00 1016.00 1037.50 + 48.50 $38,760. Mar Soybeans 1039.50 1012.00 1036.00 + 46.50 Denis Sandrock, 3618 E. 3100 N., Kimberly; detached garage; Falls; detached garage; $26,460. Gary and Loise Hooley, 3575 N. Jan BFP Milk 10.96 10.80 10.88 - .07 CHICAGO (AP) — USDA — Major potato markets FOB $68,062. Kent Routt, 1228 E. 4000 N., Buhl; 2300 E., Filer; second story addi- Feb BFP Milk xx.xx 9.80 9.92 + .11 shipping points Thursday. Kimberly; addition; $67,154. Mar BFP Milk xx.xx 9.90 10.18 + .13 Aaron and Tami Scifres, 1218 E. manufactured home; 71,083. tion; $6,201. Russet Burbanks Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 Apr BFP Milk 10.72 10.35 10.70 + .20 count. May BFP Milk xx.xx xx.xx 11.08 + .27 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Mar Sugar 12.36 11.98 12.05 + .02 Russet Norkotahs Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 May Sugar 12.81 12.44 12.50 - .01 count. Mar B-Pound 1.5330 1.5097 1.5114 - .0091 Baled 5-10 film bags (non Size A). Jun B-Pound 1.5280 1.5086 1.5114 - .0079 Russets Norkotahs Wisconsin 50-lb cartons 12.00- BUSINESS BRIEFS Mar J-Yen 1.1102 1.0915 1.1081 + .0123 12.50: 100 count 10.50-11.00. Jun J-Yen 1.1106 1.0944 1.1106 + .0134 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 9.50-10.00. Mar Euro-currency 1.3722 1.3375 1.3392 - .0302 Russet Norkotahs Washington 50-lb cartons 70 count more than 4 percent, to receive 60-day notices start- been able to take advantage Jun Euro-currency 1.3654 1.3349 1.3365 - .0296 13.00: 100 count 10.00-11.00. N ATION Mar Canada dollar .8485 .8348 .8413 - .0044 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 7.00-7.50. $39.90 on the New York ing in late February. of its largest rival’s bankrupt- Jun Canada dollar .8508 .8373 .8400 - .0063 Wisconsin Norkotahs 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 Mar U.S. dollar 83.47 82.09 83.44 + 1.11 count. Crude falls below $40 Mercantile Exchange. The company says the cuts cy. Feb Comex gold 869.3 845.0 856.0 + 1.5 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Friday’s decline capped will enable Boeing to contin- Apr Comex gold 870.5 847.1 857.2 + 1.3 Round Reds 50-lb sacks Size A Wisconsin 10.50- Mar Comex silver 11.63 10.97 11.31 + .21 11.50. for first time in 2009 another bad week for oil ue focusing on development Number of active oil May Comex silver 11.63 11.00 11.30 + .19 Round Reds 50-lb cartons Size A Minnesota N. Mar Treasury bond 134.14 132.00 133.05 + .04 Dakota 10.00-11.00. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil prices, though crude at one programs, airplane deliver- Jun Treasury bond 133.05 130.25 131.30 + .06 Baled 5-10 lb film bags Size A 9.75-10.75. rigs drops by 34 Mar Coffee 119.50 113.75 116.90 + 3.45 Round Whites 50-lb sacks size A Wisconsin. prices fell below $40 a barrel point rose above $50 a barrel ies, productivity improve- May Coffee 121.60 116.00 118.95 + 3.40 Friday for the first time this from a five-year low of $33.87 ments and quality, as well as HOUSTON — The num- Mar Cocoa 1855 1823 1823 - 13 May Cocoa 1805 1776 1776 - 12 IVESTOCK year as the U.S. government on Dec. 19. customer support. ber of rigs actively exploring Mar Cotton 50.90 49.18 49.32 - 1.10 L reported the worst annual for oil and natural gas in the May Cotton 51.38 49.70 49.85 - 1.02 Feb Crude oil 42.70 39.38 41.02 - .68 POCATELLO (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau Intermountain job losses since World War II. Boeing to cut 4,500 Best Buy narrows fiscal United States dropped by 34 Feb Unleaded gas 1.1165 1.0571 1.1115 + .0233 Livestock Report on Friday. Feb Heating oil 1.5467 1.4388 1.4948 - .0248 LIVESTOCK AUCTION — Producers Livestock Market People are traveling less, this week to 1,589. Feb Natural gas 5.625 5.423 5.537 - .046 Report in Vale, Oregon on Wednesday. Utility and manufacturers are slashing jobs due to downturn 2009 profit forecast Of the rigs running nation- Quotations from Sinclair & Co. commercial cows 33.00-38.50; canner and cutters 733-6013 or (800) 635-0821 26.00-32.00; heavy feeder steers 80.00-93.00; light production and there are job SEATTLE — Airplane NEW YORK — Best Buy wide, 1,239 were exploring feeder steers 83.00-103.50;stocker steers 100.00- 121.00; heavy holstein feeder steers n/a; light hol- cuts across almost every sec- maker Boeing Co. says it Co., nation’s largest con- for natural gas and 341 for stein feeder steers n/a; heavy feeder heifers 75.00- B EANS 84.50; light feeder heifers 77.00-92.00; stocker tor of the economy, leading plans to cut about 4,500 jobs sumer electronics chain, oil, Houston-based Baker heifers 84.00-101.00; slaughter bulls 38.00-56.50; to a severe drop-off in energy this year due to the global narrowed its fiscal 2009 Hughes Inc. reported Friday. Valley Beans stock cows 425-775/hd; Remarks: $3-6 higher on use. economic slowdown. adjusted earnings forecast A total of nine were listed as Prices are net to growers, 100 pounds, U.S. No. 1 the grass calf market. Butcher cows and bulls steady beans, less Idaho bean tax and storage charges. to lower. The Labor Department The Chicago-based com- Friday and said it will take an miscellaneous. Prices subject to change without notice. Producers desiring more recent price information should con- said employers slashed pany says the cuts will be approximately $60 million A year ago, the rig count tact dealers. M ETALS/MONEY 524,000 jobs in December made in its commercial air- fourth-quarter charge relat- stood at 1,744. Pintos, no quote, new crop great northerns, no quote pinks, no quote, new crop CURRENCY EXCHANGE and 2.6 million jobs for all of craft business, which has ed to some employee buy- Of the major oil- and gas- small reds, no quote, new crop. Prices are given by NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates 2008. It was the worst annual factories in the Seattle area. outs. producing states, Texas lost Rangens in Buhl. Prices current Jan. 7. Friday, compared with late Thursday in New York: Other Idaho bean prices are collected weekly by Bean Dollar vs: Exch. Rate Pvs Day loss since 2.8 million jobs It says many of the cuts will The Richfield, Minn.- 34 rigs, Wyoming lost six, Market News, U.S. Department of Agriculture Pintos, Yen 90.49 91.40 Ltd. $38 great northerns, not established Euro $1.3429 $1.3725 were loss in 1945, although be in areas not directly asso- based company is trying to North Dakota lost five, small whites, not established pinks, not estab- Pound $1.5134 $1.5228 the number of jobs has more ciated with plane produc- control costs and inventory Oklahoma lost four, lished small reds, Ltd. $40-$43. Quotes current Jan. Swiss franc 1.1147 1.0930 7. Canadian dollar1.1869 1.1818 than tripled since then. The tion. as consumer anxiety grows Colorado lost two and Mexican peso 13.6193 13.6375 U.S. unemployment rate Most of the job cuts are about the recession and job Arkansas and California each G RAINS GOLD jumped to 7.2 percent, the expected to occur in losses. The pullback by shop- lost one. Louisiana gained Selected world gold prices, Friday. Valley Grains London morning fixing: $854.00 off $1.75. highest since 1993. Washington state in the sec- pers, which has hurt a wide six rigs while Alaska and New Prices for wheat per bushel: mixed grain, oats, corn London afternoon fixing: $847.25 off $8.50. Light, sweet crude for ond quarter of the year. swath of retailers, has been Mexico were unchanged. and beans per hundred weight. Prices subject to NY Handy & Harman: $847.25 off $8.50. change without notice. NY Handy & Harman fabricated: $915.03 off $8.98. February delivery fell $1.80, Boeing says employees will so sharp that Best Buy hasn’t — Wire reports Soft white wheat, ask barley, ask oats, NY Engelhard: $849.34 off $8.51. ask corn, ask (15 percent moisture). Prices are NY Engelhard fabricated: $913.04 off $9.15. given daily by Rangens in Buhl. Prices current Jan. 7. NY Merc. gold Jan. Fri. $854.30 up $0.40. Barley, $8.00 (48-lb. minimum) spot delivery in Twin NY HSBC Bank USA 4 p.m. Fri. $855.00 unchanged . Falls and Gooding: corn, no quote (Twin Falls only). SILVER Prices quoted by Land O’Lakes Inc. in Twin Falls. NEW YORK (AP) — Handy & Harman silver Friday Teamsters Prices current Jan. 7. $11.315 up $0.235. POCATELLO (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau Intermountain H&H fabricated $13.578 up $0.276. Grain Report on Friday. The morning bullion price for silver in London Continued from page A1 margins have been bad the stock price began a slide an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus POCATELLO — White wheat 4.80 (up 5); 11.5 percent $11.220 up $0.340. winter 5.25 (up 14); 14 percent spring 7.18 (up 1); Engelhard $11.110 off $0.030. at United, Southwest and since the recession hit.” from $37 to about $4. Its who follows the company. barley 5.65 (steady) Engelhard fabricated $13.332 off $0.036. Continental airlines as well Harley Shaiken, an econo- descent accelerated in And even though the as AT&T and Kroger. mist at the University of September during some of truckers have given up some This month, Gary Beevers, California at Berkeley who the country’s worst eco- of their pay, the company’s international vice president specializes in labor issues, nomic turmoil. fate — and the truckers’ jobs A DAY ON WALL STREET of the United Steelworkers, said there would be “fierce The amount of regional — are far from secure. 12,000 will represent 30,000 work- pressures for unions to give freight it carries per day has “Even with the union con- Jan. 9, 2009 11,000 ers in contract negotiations back in the coming year ... plummeted 20 percent over cessions, it could still go into &QY,QPGU 10,000 with the oil companies. Right now, unions are will- the past year. Moody’s, the bankruptcy and close the KPFWUVTKCNU 9,000 “We’ll find out at the bar- ing to do painful things to rating service, downgraded doors,” Ross said. 8,000 gaining table just how bad make sure the companies its credit. Of about 30,000 ballots -143.28 7,000 the oil companies think are successful.” Some analysts attributed cast, 77 percent of the union 8,599.18 S O N D J they’re doing,” he said. The fortunes for YRC the troubles to manage- members voted for the pay “There’s no doubt they Worldwide, which includes ment’s decisions to buy cut, the union said Thursday Pct. change from previous: -1.64% High 8,769.62 Low 8,576.96 made good money over the Yellow, Roadway and USF other companies. night. The agreement does Jan. 9, 2009 2,500 last few years. But there’s Holland, began to unravel “They were stupid acqui- not affect health and pen- 2,300 also no doubt that their about 18 months ago, when sitions,” said David G. Ross, sion benefits. 0CUFCS 2,100 EQORQUKVG 1,900 1,700 Small Rates -45.42 1,500 1,300 1,571.59 S O N D J Continued from page A1 Santa Barbara, Calif. “We Continued from page A1 gy and wood products — Pct. change from previous: -2.81% High1,617.26 Low 1,569.87 Even if your books aren’t can’t do it all well.” record $33 million in regu- pushing the overall loss in in the best shape, turn She sees the do-it-all- lar and extended jobless 2008 to 7,700, one of the Jan. 9, 2009 1,400 them over to someone who yourself tendency in some benefits during December worst annual manufactur- 1,300 5VCPFCTF 1,200 can sort through invoices of her clients, who come to and an unprecedented $22 ing job losses on record. 1,100 and receipts and figure it her for advice, then try to million during the first two Wholesale and retail 2QQT¶U 1,000 out. Collins, who has a do it on their own. “They weeks of January. trade both shed jobs in 900 -19.38 800 home office, said that each come back to me,” she said. The dramatic spike in the December — a month that 700 year, she gives her business In the early years of her jobless rate further nar- typically sees increased 890.35 S O N D J manager a box of receipts business, Collins recalled, rowed Idaho’s gap with the employment. Financial Pct. change from previous: -2.13% High 911.93 Low 888.31 from expenses paid out on “every year I sat with those national rate, which rose services, business services her house so a portion can receipts on my dining room four-tenths of a point to 7.2 and restaurants all posted SOURCE: SunGard AP be deducted. table. It took a lot of time.” percent. Idaho has been job losses. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 143.28, or 1.64 percent, to Many owners have come But, she said, at that point, below the national rate for Forty of Idaho’s 44 coun- 8,599.18. The blue chips’ 4.8 percent decline for the week was to realize that prioritizing her business was a fifth of more than seven years. ties saw jobless rates rise the biggest point and percentage loss since the week ended Nov. and delegating aren’t just what it was now. Sectors with higher pay- and nine posted double- 21. for a recession. These are “I have only a set amount ing jobs continued to be hit digit rates. Adams at 17.5 Broader stock indicators also lost ground. The Standard & Poor’s concepts that many entre- of hours a day I can work,” hard. Over 3,800 more con- percent was the highest. A 500 index fell 19.38, or 2.13 percent, to 890.35, and the Nasdaq preneurs struggle with at said Collins, who has two struction jobs were lost in year ago, the highest rate composite index fell 45.42, or 2.81 percent, to 1,571.59. first, believing that they can small children. “That work December, bringing the was 9 percent in Clearwater For the week, the S&P 500 slid 4.5 percent and the Nasdaq lost and should do it all them- has to be about today’s total decline in 2008 to County. Clearwater was also 3.7 percent. selves. clients and tomorrow’s 7,600 and dropping the the last county reporting an The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies dropped 20.71, or “Asking for help is the clients. It can’t be about number of construction unemployment rate at 17.5 4.13 percent, to 481.30. biggest thing that I learned preparing for taxes.” jobs to its lowest level since percent — in February 1988. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by more than 2 to 1 on the hard way sometimes, April 2005. Unemployment in the the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to but it’s absolutely critical,” Joyce M. Rosenberg writes Another 1,300 manufac- Boise-Nampa metropolitan a light 4.13 billion shares compared with 4.34 billion shares trad- said Lorrie Thomas, a mar- about small business issues turing jobs disappeared — area hit 6.8 percent, up from ed Thursday. keting consultant based in for the Associated Press. primarily in high technolo- 2.5 percent one year earlier. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho COMICS Saturday, January 10, 2009 B3

B.C. By Johnny Hart Baby Blues By Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

Beetle Bailey By Mort Walker Blondie By Dean Young & Stan Drake

Dilbert By Scott Adams The Elderberries By Phil Frank and Joe Troise

For Better or For Worse By Lynn Johnston Frank and Ernest By Bob Thaves

Garfield By Jim Davis Hagar the Horrible By Chris Browne

Hi and Lois By Chance Browne Luann By Greg Evans

Classic Peanuts By Charles M. Schulz Pearls Before Swine By Stephan Pastis

Pickles By Brian Crane Rose is Rose By Pat Brady

Non Sequitur By Wiley Dennis the Menace By Hank Ketcham The Wizard of Id By Brant Parker & Johnny Hart

Zits By Jim Borgman and Jerry Scott B4 Saturday, January 10, 2009 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

TWIN FALLS FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs upper 30s. Today Tonight Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday City Hi Lo Prcp Boise 40 29 0.00” Tonight: Cloudy periods expected. Lows low 20s. Burley 35 28 Trace Challis 37 25 Trace Coeur d’ Alene 34 21 0.00” Mostly dry. Highs upper 30s to near 40. Idaho Falls 29 26 Trace Tomorrow: Jerome 31 24 0.00” Lewiston 46 35 0.00” Lowell 41 33 0.23” Malad not available BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST Partly to mostly Cloudy periods Mostly dry No change in the Malta 36 34 Trace Increasing clouds Cloudy periods Pocatello 31 27 Trace Today:A few extra clouds overhead. Highs upper 30s. sunny expected weather expected Rexburg 28 25 Trace Salmon 39 30 0.00” Stanley 29 6 0.00” Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows low 20s. High 37 Low 22 39 / 23 37 / 24 37 / 24 37 / 25 ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS Tomorrow: Becoming partly sunny. Highs upper 30s. Barometric Sunrise and Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 37 Yesterday Trace Yesterday’s Maximum 72% 6 pm barometer Today Sunrise: 8:07 AM Sunset: 5:25 PM Yesterday’s Low 29 Month to Date 0.20” Yesterday’s Minimum 61% Yesterday 30.48 in. Sunday Sunrise: 8:07 AM Sunset: 5:26 PM SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High/Low 34 / 19 Normal Month to Date 0.40” Today’s Maximum 74% Monday Sunrise: 8:06 AM Sunset: 5:27 PM There is a slim chance of high peak snow forming this Record High 49 in 1983 Year to Date 3.53” Today’s Minimum 45% Tuesday Sunrise: 8:06 AM Sunset: 5:28 PM weekend, otherwise mostly dry weather will prevail. It’ll Record Low -11 in 1974 Normal Year to Date 3.46” A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Wednesday Sunrise: 8:05 AM Sunset: 5:29 PM Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday be a good weekend for most outdoor winter activities. U. V. INDEX Coeur d’ Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 20 to 27 Tonight’s Lows 11 to 11 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Today Moonrise: 5:03 PM Moonset: 7:56 AM 36/29 BOISE Conditions will remain mostly dry 2 through the weekend. Temperatures Sunday Moonrise: 6:25 PM Moonset: 8:40 AM Jan 11 Jan 18 Jan 26 Feb 2 The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming Monday Moonrise: 7:46 PM Moonset: 9:15 AM are anticipated to edge upward a Full Moon Last Qtr. New Moon First Qtr. more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com little each day. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston 41/36 Today Tomorrow Monday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Highs/Lows 37 to 42 / 20 to 25 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Boise 39 22 pc 43 26 pc 41 26 pc Atlanta 62 39 sh 50 30 pc Orlando 76 55 pc 73 50 sh Acapulco 85 70 pc 86 69 pc Moscow 15 7 pc 26 26 ls 35/27 Bonners Ferry 35 27 mc 33 29 mc 34 29 mc Atlantic City 40 33 ls 40 33 ls Philadelphia 34 28 ls 34 21 ls Athens 51 44 sh 53 42 sh Nairobi 77 50 pc 78 52 pc Mostly dry and milder Burley 38 21 mc 38 22 pc 36 20 pc Baltimore 38 29 mx 33 23 pc Phoenix 67 43 su 68 43 su Auckland 70 60 sh 75 57 sh Oslo 33 33 pc 39 39 r across the region this Challis 28 20 pc 32 23 mc 33 22 mc Billings 42 29 pc 45 24 mx Portland, ME 28 17 ls 24 19 ls Bangkok 79 59 pc 80 59 pc Paris 3118pc 3526pc weekend. Turning cooler, Coeur d’ Alene 36 29 mc 34 31 mc 35 31 mc Birmingham 60 35 th 52 30 su Raleigh 62 46 sh 50 27 sh Beijing 33 13 pc 26 11 pc Prague 27 12 pc 26 12 pc but likely to stay dry on Elko, NV 40 17 pc 42 20 pc 42 19 pc Boston 31 22 ls 32 17 ls Rapid City 39 17 pc 41 20 mc Berlin 33 20 pc 30 21 pc Rio de Janeiro 84 69 th 84 67 pc Eugene, OR 43 35 fg 48 40 pc 51 35 pc Charleston, SC 67 55 pc 63 39 sh Monday. Reno 47 26 su 52 28 su Buenos Aires 90 64 pc 88 67 pc Rome 55 45 pc 54 45 pc McCall Gooding 39 23 pc 41 24 pc 39 25 pc Charleston, WV 48 27 r 34 25 pc Sacramento 58 39 su 61 41 su Cairo 71 45 pc 75 50 pc Santiago 86 55 pc 87 56 pc Grace 30 13 pc 35 17 mc 32 14 mc Chicago 27 8 ls 24 20 ls St. Louis 31 21 ls 41 28 pc Dhahran 68 62 pc 70 62 pc Seoul 22 10 pc 20 9 pc Salmon 28/13 Hagerman 40 21 pc 42 22 pc 40 23 pc Cleveland 30 18 sn 25 20 ls St.Paul 17 6 pc 20 10 ls Geneva 36 16 pc 36 21 pc Sydney 71 58 pc 77 60 pc 30/21 Hailey 29 15 mc 34 18 mc 33 17 mc Denver 4420pc4922pc San Antonio 61 35 pc 66 37 su Hong Kong 61 54 pc 63 56 pc Tel Aviv 62 60 pc 63 59 pc Idaho Falls 23 15 pc 34 22 mc 32 17 mc Des Moines 22 14 pc 32 18 pc San Diego 76 49 su 82 52 su Jerusalem 63 45 pc 64 46 pc Tokyo 4328pc 4130pc Kalispell, MT 32 25 ls 37 25 ls 35 26 c Detroit 24 14 hs 23 19 ls San Francisco 61 47 su 66 48 su Johannesburg 73 63 sh 66 60 sh Vienna 28 16 pc 31 20 pc Jackpot 34 12 su 34 18 su 35 18 su El Paso 56 26 pc 58 30 su Seattle 46 41 r 46 42 r Kuwait City 65 47 pc 64 50 pc Warsaw 33 26 pc 32 23 pc Jerome 32 16 mc 37 19 mc 36 18 mc Fairbanks -25 -43 su -20 -41 su Tucson 64 37 su 67 39 su London 36 34 pc 46 44 pc Winnipeg 14 -6 pc 20-15 ls Caldwell Lewiston 41 36 mc 44 38 mc 46 39 mc Fargo 15 3 pc 18 -2 ls Washington, DC 40 31 r 34 22 pc Mexico City 70 39 pc 68 38 pc Zurich 33 5 pc 33 21 pc 41/20 Idaho Falls Malad City 34 14 pc 39 18 mc 36 15 mc Honolulu 79 69 hz 78 63 th Malta 35 18 mc 35 19 pc 33 17 pc Houston 58 36 sh 62 38 pc Boise Sun Valley 23/15 McCall 28 13 pc 32 15 mc 32 15 mc Indianapolis 30 17 ls 31 23 pc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 39/22 29/16 Missoula, MT 34 26 c 39 28 c 39 27 c Jacksonville 75 54 pc 66 36 sh Pocatello 33 18 pc 38 22 mc 35 19 mc Kansas City 31 19 pc 43 22 pc -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Pocatello Portland, OR 44 39 r 46 40 r 48 37 pc Las Vegas 59 36 su 60 38 su Rupert Mountain Home 33/18 Rupert 38 23 mc 38 24 pc 36 22 pc Little Rock 47 26 pc 50 32 pc 38/23 Rexburg 21 13 pc 32 19 mc 29 15 mc Los Angeles 74 51 su 79 53 su 40/20 Richland, WA 40 30 mc 42 31 pc 41 30 pc Memphis 48 30 sh 46 33 pc Burley Rogerson 37 23 pc 39 24 pc 37 25 pc Miami 78 63 pc 79 61 sh Salmon 30 21 pc 34 24 mc 35 23 mc Milwaukee 23 12 ls 24 15 ls Twin Falls 38/21 Fronts 37/22 Salt Lake City, UT 39 21 pc 41 22 r 36 26 pc Nashville 49 29 sh 44 29 pc Spokane, WA 37 30 mc 39 30 mc 38 31 mc New Orleans 74 46 th 57 40 pc Yesterday’s State Extremes: 46 at Lewiston Low: 6 at Stanley Stanley 25 14 pc 35 20 mc 32 12 mc New York 33 26 ls 33 19 ls H L Cold Sun Valley 29 16 pc 39 22 mc 36 14 mc Oklahoma City 44 24 pc 55 29 pc weather key: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, Yellowstone, MT 23 10 mc 26 12 ls 24 9 ls Omaha 27 16 pc 36 20 pc mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, th-thunderstorm, w-wind Warm CANADIAN FORECAST Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Stationary City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W H GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY Calgary 28 13 pc 33 10 ls Saskatoon 26 5 pc 28 -16 ls Cranbrook 24 21 ls 28 21 ls Toronto 17 6 pc 20 17 pc Valid to 6 p.m. today “As you’re on your journey to success, do remember to Edmonton 30 17 pc 34 1 ls Vancouver 37 36 sn 40 32 r Occluded Kelowna 27 27 sn 32 14 ls Victoria 45 45 r 49 41 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: enjoy the trip. Stick your head out of the Lethbridge 30 17 pc 34 1 ls Winnipeg 14 -6 pc 20 -15 ls High: 88 at Alice, Texas car window, just like a dog does, and let Regina 26 18 pc 25 -12 ls Low: -32 at Babbit, Minn. the wind blow through your hair.” More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Peggy McColl, New York Times Best-Selling Author. Get up to date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623 N. Idaho man recalls brush with historic space flight By Alecia Warren gold — I suppose the gold The Coeur d’Alene Press “I learned a couple things, and one was from the heat as it was coming down, burning the COEUR D’ALENE (AP) — of them was we could do it. It’s sort of like bottom of it,’’ he said. Feats of technology seem to Columbus, or people like that — they got It collided with the water have lost the poetry they once about a mile from his ship, stirred. out and they did it.’’ and a helicopter passed over- Or so rues Phillip Shubert. — Phillip Shubert of Coeur d’Alene, on his experiences head as it made a beeline The Coeur d’Alene resident above the craft. remarks that mankind has aboard the USS Yorktown in December 1968 “One of the people on the grown jaded with its own ship who was communicat- genius of late, as gadgets once event,’’ Shubert said. “I felt a The salty breeze off the ing with the capsule over the reserved for sci-fi flicks have real privilege for being able to waves was saturated with radio asked one of the astro- made their way into office be there.’’ possibility. nauts, ‘is the moon made out cubicles and crammed air- The mission was the har- “We all had to be in our of Swiss cheese?’’’ he chuck- plane carry-ons. binger of a great and won- dress uniforms for the day, led. “The astronaut said, ‘no, And space travel? He hears drous change. The first because there were a lot of it’s made out of American political pundits gripe about manned space craft to enter cameras around — the cheese.’’’ burning our tax dollars on the vicinity of the moon, media, they were from every- The Navy men whooped such rubbish. Apollo 8 orbited the moon 10 where,’’ he remembered with and cheered as the three pas- But Shubert hails from a times before tracing the invis- a chuckle. sengers piled out of the cap- different era. ible path back to Earth, allow- The crowd was caught up sule and onto the aircraft, The 62-year-old witnessed ing physicists back home to in the magic act of three men marking the mission a suc- days when bridging the gap determine once and for all if sailing through the atmos- cess. between Earth and the celes- they could pull off — wonder phere to a new frontier, com- “Just when they got into the tial was akin to brushing with of wonders — a moon land- pounded by President helicopter, they were stand- divine power. When astro- ing. Kennedy’s urgent command ing in the door and waving, nauts’ celebrity status In a way, the concept was to plant a U.S. flag on the greeting us as we greeted trumped Hollywood idols, the same as determining if moon by the end of the them,’’ Shubert said. and scuffing the surface of man could rule the universe. decade. He still remembers that the moon was still a mind- “It was very exciting, every- Few Americans didn’t know after the helicopter dropped boggling dream. body on board the ship was the names of the capsule’s the astronauts on the carrier, And 40 years ago on Dec. excited to be a part of it,’’ passengers: Major William they strode right past him on 27, 1968, Shubert saw this Shubert said. Anders, Col. Frank Borman the flight deck, and he wonder manifested firsthand That morning when the and Capt. James Lovell Jr. swelled with pride. when he stood on the aircraft capsule was scheduled to Shubert spied the capsule “I learned a couple things, carrier that collected the careen from the sky into the dropping through the sky, a and one of them was we astronauts and capsule of the Pacific Ocean, Shubert, then tiny glinting dot, like a gob of could do it,’’ he said. “It’s sort Coeur d’Alene Press/AP photo Apollo 8 mission. 22, waited with his Navy crew rain sliding down a car win- of like Columbus, or people Phil Shubert, a former U.S. Navy cook, is surrounded by photos of his time “I knew at the time that I on an aircraft carrier near dow. like that — they got out and on the aircraft carrier that picked up the space capsule and crew of the would be part of a historical Christmas Island. “The capsule was really they did it.’’ Apollo 8 mission in 1968, in Coeur d’Alene on Dec. 31. Rare ‘dinky’ bird migrates to United States for first time By Michelle Roberts large reservoir. He belongs to a group that Associated Press writer On the Net: The bird seems “very much puts out e-mail alerts when a Choke Canyon State Park: out of whack,’’ said John Arvin, rare bird is sighted and came CHOKE CANYON, Texas — http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ research coordinator at the down as soon as he could. Birders with binoculars and spdest/findadest/parks/cho Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. “You never know. I’ve had cameras are flocking to a ke—canyon/ “It moved over a lot of hostile- my occasions where I’ve got- remote state park in search of looking territory to get there. ten there a day late,’’ said a small yellow-chested bird Why that happened is any- Matherly, who works at a gas that apparently crossed the “It’s not a thrilling body’s guess.’’ pipeline company. “I don’t U.S. border for the first time In the last week, word of the know what I’ll see today, but from its high-mountain habi- bird visually. It’s pine flycatcher has been it’ll be better than a cubicle.’’ tat to the south. spreading through birder Web Dotty Robbins, from At 5 inches with beige and thrilling because it’s sites and message boards. Gainesville, Fla., traveled to yellow markings, the pine fly- Steve Matherly, from South Texas to see the pine fly- catcher doesn’t look like a first U.S. record.” Houston, showed up in cam- catcher this week even though much, but its unprecedented — Wes Biggs, seeking to ouflage Thursday night after she came up empty on two migration from Mexico and catch a glimpse of the driving 3½ hours for a glimpse previous trips to the area for Guatemala is exciting birders pine flycatcher early Friday. rare bird sightings. all over the country. “The dollars (spent to get “It’s a little bit of a treasure “It’s not a thrilling bird visu- AP photo here) per gram of bird is kind hunt,’’ she said. ally. It’s thrilling because it’s a A pine flycatcher is shown at Choke Canyon State Park, Texas, Jan. 4. secretary of the Texas Bird of amazing,’’ he chuckled, as Robbins concedes the pine first U.S. record,’’ said Wes Records Committee. he looked around at dozens of flycatcher is “dinky,’’ that its Biggs, who flew to Choke The committee will review other birders scanning the distinguishing features come Canyon State Park from tary nature, usually stays at Committee, then the the photos, written descrip- brush and chatting in hushed down to a few feathers com- Orlando, Fla., to catch a high elevations but made its American Birding Association. tions and recordings, but tones. bined with a particular call. glimpse. winter home in the low Texas But expert birders are con- “there is no dispute it’s a pine The bird, which appears to scrubland about 200 miles vinced the bird drawing the flycatcher,’’ Lockwood said. be alone, was first spotted last north of its usual habitat. masses is a pine flycatcher. Other types of flycatchers month and as recently as For the bird to be added to “It’s a very unexpected dis- have been seen in South Find more news at Friday. The sightings have the official checklists of covery, but this is a bird we Texas, but the pine flycatcher been confirmed by photo- American birders, it will first don’t much know about,’’ said apparently traveled hundreds graphs and recordings of its have to be accepted by the Mark Lockwood, a state parks of miles to get to the hackber- www.magicvalley.com chirping. The bird, with a soli- Texas Bird Records conservation biologist and ry and mesquite trees near a INSIDE: Burley boys battle Blackfoot, C2 C SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2009

TIMES-NEWS SPORTS EDITOR MIKE CHRISTENSEN: (208) 735-3239 [email protected] INSIDE: Local roundup, C2 | Scoreboard, C3 | NBA & golf, C4 | College football & NFL, C5 | Nation, C6 | Community, C7-8 Spartans lead after Locals shine at Buhl Invite Day 1, 27 reach semis By David Bashore the strength of five wrestlers away, but took the victory way, but it was a risk I was TimesNews writer who reached the semifinals: when a calculated gamble willing to take and it worked Kegan Schell at 130 pounds, gave him the sudden-death out.” Some wrestlers rode their Jake Hruza at 140, Miguel points he desired despite Another wrestler who had luck, and some exercised Simental at 171, Zac Kane at appearing at a disadvantage a solid run of luck was utter dominance, but at the 189 and Nathan Barclay at seconds before scoring the Wendell’s 160-pounder Ryan end of Day 1 at the Buhl 215. decisive takedown. Slade, who was nearly pinned Invitational on Friday there All five were fairly convinc- “A lot of it is mind over while in control of Minico’s were some predictable ing in their trips to the semis, matter. I beat (Keeter) before Colby May on four separate results. A heap of local which was more than could at Bear-Cat so I think I had a occasions before escaping wrestlers (27 to be precise) be said for a number of other little bit of a mental edge,” with a one-point win to reach reached the championship local wrestlers. Mulberry said. “When we got the semifinals. semifinals and the Minico Kimberly senior Tucker to overtime, he shot and I just That came after he dealt Spartans topped the team Mulberry reached the semis wrenched onto his leg and the first loss of the season to standings. with a 9-7 overtime decision pulled one of my favorite Skyler Cutler of Challis in his Minico forged a 10-point over Will Keeter of Twin Falls, moves, the leg ride. I didn’t first match of the day. lead over Great Basin the No. 1 ranked wrestler in think I’d get a takedown out “I just knew that I had to Conference West foe Jerome Class 5A at the 135-pound of it but I managed to turn keep control and make sure (74 to 64), with Challis three level according to Idaho him a little, which got me in my shoulders were off the further point behind and Wrestling News. control (to score the points). mat,” Slade said. “I knew if JUSTIN JACKSON/Times-News Twin Falls in fourth place. Mulberry went to overtime “It was a 50-50 kind of Allen Hunt of Kimberly yells as he is pinned by Snake River's Scott Jones The Spartans got there on after letting a 5-1 lead slip thing, could have gone either Please see BUHL, Page C4 during their 171-pound bout Friday evening in Buhl. CSI women cruise past Spartans Pringle-Buchanan spurs rout of CNCC TimesNews

LaCale Pringle-Buchanan’s first 3- pointer gave her team an early 10-2 lead. Her second made it 21-12. But it was her third that opened the flood gates, building a 29-14 lead and start- ing a 25-6 run to close the first half as the No. 17 College of Southern Idaho women’s basketball team rolled to a 106-48 win at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Friday afternoon’s win in Rangely, Colo., was the ninth straight for the Golden Eagles (12-3, 1-0 Scenic West Athletic Conference), who complete their first conference road trip of the season with a 3 p.m. game today at the College of Eastern Utah in Price. Pringle-Buchanan finished with a game-high 23 points, while Soana Lucet netted 20. The Golden Eagles started freshman reserves Emiliya Yancheva and Kalika Tullock and went to the bench liberally throughout the Titans give Collins 2nd Cardinals confident they game. “I thought everybody came in and gave us some great minutes,” said CSI playoff shot at Ravens can end East Coast hex head coach Randy Rogers. Sophomore guard Martina Holloway By Teresa M. Walker By Mike Cranston Associated Press writer Associated Press writer Please see WOMEN, Page C4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The answer is no. Kerry Collins has Arizona Cardinals spent the not watched the 2001 Super Ravens at Titans week devising ways to slow Cardinals at Panthers Bowl in a long time. 2:30 p.m., CBS dynamic running back 6:15 p.m., FOX CSI whips CNCC, Really, there’s no reason for DeAngelo Williams, speedy the quarterback to relive the from another chance at a Super receiver Steve Smith and disrup- dreaded place on the map, the most miserable 60 minutes on a Bowl title with the Tennessee tive defensive end Julius abyss of the franchise for years: readies for battle football field at the worst possi- Titans, and guess who’s in his Peppers. the Eastern time zone. ble time. The Baltimore Ravens way once again? Those pesky But perhaps the biggest The Cardinals are 0-5 in the ripped him apart in winning Ravens. obstacle the Cardinals face in East this year and 2-19 since with No. 14 CEU that Super Bowl, sacking him The perfect chance at Saturday’s NFC divisional play- 2003. It’s where their defense four times and coming up with redemption, right? off game against the Carolina turns to mush, mistakes pile TimesNews four interceptions. “I’m not really thinking too Panthers is not player up and they play the role of Now eight years later, Collins matchups, but location. Admittedly, the Golden Eagles were finds himself two wins away Please see SHOT, Page C5 They’re returning to that Please see HEX, Page C5 looking ahead. Anxious for today’s matchup with unbeaten and 14th-ranked Eastern Utah, the College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team wasn’t fully focused on Friday’s game at Colorado Hughes leads Wildcats Northwestern Community College. No matter. CSI still earned a 90-52 win in its Scenic West Athletic Conference opener and will take a 14-2 record (1-0 SWAC) and No. 18 ranking to victory over Trojans into today’s key contest with CEU in Price, Utah. By Diane Philbin Hughes dropping in 16 points and Filer High “I think it’s going to be a great meas- TimesNews writer Karel adding seven. School’s Ryan uring stick to see where we are at in our While the “bigs” were very good Karel (33) league,” said CSI head coach Steve First-year Filer coach Alex Wells in the paint, Terrell Bailey, Bryce passes the Gosar. “I don’t like the cakewalks. I was smiling from ear-to-ear when Beard and Justin Orban were don’t think they help you get better. I asked about what he liked most combining for seven 3-pointers. ball during the love and look forward to the big about the Wildcats’ performance Orban and Beard both posted 12 first half of games.” in their 63-46 Sawtooth Central points including two tres and play against Preseason All-American Daequon Idaho Conference win over Bailey added 11 points and led the Wendell Friday Montreal, hampered lately by foot and Wendell. trio with three from beyond the night in Filer. ankle injuries, was in fine form Friday, “Everything,” said Wells. “They arc. scoring a game-high 21 points. Reserve stay composed and didn’t have “We all know each other real guard Cheyne Martin came off the any real big letdowns. We wanted well and we are playing well as a bench to net a season-high 18. them to keep up the pressure, get team,” said Hughes. “There aren’t “He’s really starting to settle in,” a lead, stay ahead and finish. Our any I’s on the team. We move the Gosar said of Martin. “He’s got such a guards played with a lot of confi- ball real good to get better shots good feel for the game. He’s such a great dence.” for each other. Wendell is a good shooter, but he’s also an underrated Inside and out, things were just team that is getting better.” passer.” clicking for Filer. Nathan Hughes Wendell coach Ryon Jarvis knew The 2-13 Spartans (0-1 SWAC) were and Nathan Karel made their JUSTIN JACKSON/ presence known inside with Please see HUGHES, Page C2 Times-News Please see CSI, Page C4 C2 Saturday, January 10, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Dismal shooting dooms Burley boys By Ryan Howe quarter, the score was best 4A team on that side of Times-News writer Hepworth 19, Blackfoot 18. the state. We knew it was But Hepworth finally start- going to be a tough game The Burley boys basketball ed slowing down as the coming in, and if we would Burley’s Kyle team turned in its poorest game wore on. The Broncos have shot the ball better we Hepworth offensive performance of held him to just 1-for-12 would have competed.” (22) pulls the season and got beat shooting in the second half. Blackfoot (8-1) spread the down a by Blackfoot 51-33 Friday The Bobcats’ next leading ball around with three play- rebound dur- night. scorer was David Fillmore ers in double-figure scoring, Burley’s 33 points were its with five points off the led by Jordan Bjornberg’s 15 ing the lowest output of the season bench. points. Daniel Pugmire Bobcats’ 51- as the Bobcats shot a dismal “The last game (Burley’s scored 10 and Nathan 33 loss to 18 percent from the floor, 54-52 win over Twin Falls on Walker came off the bench Blackfoot on including 1-for-11 from Wednesday) was a really to score 12 for the Broncos. Friday. beyond the 3-point line. tough game and it took a lot Burley (4-6) hosts Century “We executed our offense of energy out of us,” on Tuesday. and had decent shots, we Hepworth said. “To have a just couldn’t score,” said really tight game like that, it Blackfoot 51, Burley 33 Blackfoot 13 16 11 11 – 51 Burley coach Jack Bagley. can bring you down in the Burley 12 10 4 6 – 33 BLACKFOOT (51) “You’ve got to put the ball in next game you have. Jordan Bjornberg 15, Logan Chidester 2, Austin Dance 3, Zac Packer 4, Daniel Pugmire 10, Nathan the hole, and we didn’t do it Blackfoot is a good team all Walker 12, Ramsey Wilken 5. Totals 18 6-17 51. in the second half. We just around. They’re more athlet- BURLEY (33) Karch Hinckley 2, David Fillmore 5, A.J. Hunter 1, Kyle went cold. It’s tough to win ic than us.” Hepworth 21, Kace Redder 2, Bill Blauer 2. Totals 8 16-20 33. when you score 10 points in Burley kept it close in the 3-point goals: Blackfoot 3 (Dance, Pugmire, Packer); the second half.” first half, with the exception Burley 1 (Hepworth). Total fouls: Blackfoot 15; Burley 17. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: Blackfoot bench Kyle Hepworth led Burley of an 8-0 Bronco run just 2. with a game-high 21 points before the break. Blackfoot’s and nine rebounds. The sen- size and athleticism eventu- ior post player scored the ally wore down the Bobcats. Ryan Howe may be reached Bobcats’ first 19 points. At “(Blackfoot) is good,” at 208-677-8786 or RYAN HOWE/ the 3:30 mark of second Bagley said. “They’re the [email protected]. Times-News Bruin boys beat Idaho Falls, go 2-0 in region Times-News Camas County 16 13 13 8 — 50 pointers in the third period this game as having “a lot of BLISS (14) “Oakley came out really to help the Bulldogs take Murtaugh 59, Dietrich 58 transition. We played well all Sarah Rasmussen 5, Abby Burk 3, Amy Young 2, aggressive and tried to stick it Dietrich 17 11 12 18 — 58 Demi Delcambre 2, Dougless Skinner 2. Totals 6 1-4 The Twin Falls boys bas- control. He finished with a Murtaugh 15 17 15 12 — 59 the way around, took care of 14. to us defensively,” noted DIETRICH (58) CAMAS COUNTY (50) ketball team jumped to 2-0 game-high 21, while Jared Jaren Stoddard 12, Scott Perron 2, Kolton Hubert 10, the ball, and got good looks Katelyn Peterson 16, Tessa Rumsey 9, Sunnie Vouch Hansen coach Jim Lasso. The in Region Four-Five-Six play Mumm added 14. G.W. Bailey 2, Andrew Rocha 13, Luke Hubert 19. at the basket.” 8, Mollie McLam 6, Mette Erickson 4, Erica Hornets aggressiveness put Totals 26 3-10 58. Phantharasen 4, Danielle Knowlton 2, Megan Friday with a 58-53 overtime Bryan Tidwell scored 11 to MURTAUGH (59) Ross Arellano dropped 28 Stampke 1. Totals 23 4-10 50. the team in foul trouble and Daniel Hepworth 2, Trey Perkins 7, Zach Cummins 8, 3-point goals: Bliss 1 (Rasumussen). Total fouls: Bliss victory against the Idaho lead Wood River. Humberto Pacheco 18, Austin Stanger 5, Skill points, and Gabe Arevalo 12; Camas County 11. Fouled out: none. Technical put the Huskies on the line Oliverson 2, Manuel Pacheco 17. Totals 24 9-15 59. fouls: none. Falls Tigers. Kimberly (7-2) travels to 3-point goals: Dietrich 3 (Rocha 3); Murtaugh 2 added 16 points for the where they converted 17-28. “It was back and forth,” Wendell on Tuesday for a (Perkins. H. Pacheco). Total fouls: Dietrich 17; Pilots. 12 of Arevalo’s points “Free throws saved us,” Murtaugh 12. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: Bruins coach Matt Harr said. Sawtooth Central Idaho none. came via the 3-point shot. HAGERMAN 54, added Lasso. “Very low scoring. Conference game. Mike Lezamiz scored 22 LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN 17 Shawnie Higgins recorded Jon Pulsifer put up a dou- Kimberly 52, Wood River 39 for the Tigers, closely fol- Amanda Regnier scored 23 a double-double for the ble-double for the Bruins, Wood River 9 7 11 12 — 39 RIGBY 60, MINICO 48 lowed by Tel Clark’s 19 points for Hagerman, Huskies, scoring 13 and Filer 5 11 20 16 — 52 scoring 15 points and grab- WOOD RIVER (39) The Minico boys basket- points. Clark dropped five 3- outscoring Lighthouse rebounding 10. Dori Kevin Abbott 3, Jordan Doan 7, Hop 1, Michale bing 14 boards, but the Brunker 6, Sean Bunce 2, Greg Wakefield 9, Bryan ball team lost on the road pointers in the loss. Christian herself in a 54-17 Lockwood also had 10 Bruins had trouble finding Tidwell 11. Totals 13 10-17 39. Friday, falling to Rigby 60-48. Glenns Ferry (7-3) travels victory in Hagerman. Katlyn rebounds. Shelbie Hancock KIMBERLY (52) the bottom of the net at Braeden Nield 2, Lael Schoessler 18, Eric Marvin 3, Coltin Johnson led the to Valley on Wednesday. Nebeker tallied 13 point for tallied 14 points and Nadine times. Duston Brown 1, Justin Winmill 7, Cody Wadsworth Spartans, hitting three treys the Pirates. another 11 in the win. 7, Jared Mumm 14. Totals 17 16-26 52. Glenns Ferry 89, Richfield 62 “I’d call it a bit of a shoot- 3-point goals: Wood River (Wakefield 2, Done). on his way to 16 points, and Richfield 13 20 18 11 — 62 “It was our first game since Hansen (5-9, 1-3) travels to Kimberly 2 (Schoessler 2). Total fouls: Wood River Glenns Ferry 24 14 25 26 — 89 ing slump,” said Harr. 21, Kimberly 13. Total fouls: Wood River, Tidwell. Shad Hubsmith finished RICHFIELD (62) the break, and I thought we Castleford on Tuesday. Twin Falls’ hard-nosed with 11. Tel Clark 19, Mike Lezamiz 22, Tucker Smith 2, came out and played really Brody Norman 6, Levi Kent 5, Jose Rivas 4, Luke Hansen 41, Oakley 34 effort on defense lately, The Spartans (5-4) will Wood 4. Totals: 23 9-15 62. hard,” stated Hagerman Oakley 12 7 8 7 — 34 GLENNS FERRY (89) Hansen 10 10 10 11 — 41 minus the Burley loss on BLISS 45, CAMAS COUNTY 36 host Twin Falls Tuesday. Mike Crane 35, Ross Arellano 28, Gabe Arevalo 16, coach Brett Arriaga. OAKLEY (34) Johnny Popoca 4, Philip Owlsey 2, Justin Solosabal Whitney Smith 6, Kaylani Setoki 3, Saless Terry 4, Wednesday, have kept the Bliss bored in to Camas 2, Zach Owsley 2. Totals: 39 6-11 89. Josena vanVliet again Kori Poulton 1, Sabrina Wybenga 12, McKenzie team on track, he added. County for a 45-36 victory in Rigby 60, Minico 48 3-point goals: Richfield 7 (Clark 5, Lezamiz, Kent), shone for the Lions, leading Zollinger 8. Totals 14 4-11 34. Minico 11 14 10 13 — 48 Glenns Ferry 5 (Arevalo 4, Crane). Total fouls: HANSEN (41) The 7-2 Bruins hit the road Fairfield. Cole Erkins was the Rigby 16 18 13 13 — 60 Richfield 12, Glenns Ferry 11. Fouled out: None. the team with nine points. Marlen Murillo 1, Nadine Giardina 11, Claudia Vega MINICO (48) Technical Fouls: None. 1, Dori Lockwood 1, Shawnie Higgins 13, Shelbie Tuesday, traveling to Rupert frontrunner in the Bear Kalen Knopp 5, Mark Leon 4, Coltin Johnson 16, Hagerman (8-4, 2-1) trav- Hancock 14. Totals 12 17-28 41. to face Minico. attack, notching 12 points. Shad Hubsmith 11, Tyson Crane 6, Kevin els to Challis tonight. 3-point goals: Oakley 2 (Zollinger 2). Totals fouls: Jergensmeier 6. Totals 14 14-18 48. Girls basketball Oakley 26, Hansen 13. Fouled out: Oakley, Zollinger, A box score was unavail- Cody Gibson and Brandon RIGBY (60) Terry, Jordan Leirman. Technical fouls: None. Dallin Hancock 6, Dallin Bernard 14, Hase Schaat Hagerman 54, able. McLaughlin each accounted 15, Jordan Boswell 12, Chance Albertson 4, Boyce 2, RAFT RIVER 79, SHO-BAN 43 Lighthouse Christian 17 for 10 points each. Marler 7. Totals 16 13-19 60. Sally Hansen shredded Hagerman 11 23 17 3 — 54 3-point goals: Minico 6 (Johnson 3, Knopp, Lighthouse Christian 2 9 2 4 — 17 DECLO 62, VALLEY 37 “I thought defensively we Hubsmith, Crane); Rigby 7 (Shad 2, Boyce 2, Marler Sho-Ban for 32 points, lead- HAGERMAN (54) SNAKE RIVER 48, FILER 44 2, Hancock). Total fouls: Minico 18; Rigby 19. Fouled Amada Regnier 23, Katlyn Nebeker 13, Kyla Coates Connor Garner scored 18 played pretty well. We shut out: none. Technical fouls: none. ing the Raft River girls to a 5, Sally Traughber 2, Tobi Wickham 1, Raven Aiken Filer found itself up points as the Declo boys down the people we needed 79-43 home win Friday 4, Haley Arriaga 6. Totals 24 6-11 54. against the officiating and LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTAIN (17) routed Valley 62-37 in to,” said Camas County CAREY 57, night. Hansen nailed three Rachel Wendland 2, Kyanna Jones 4, Josena VanVliet finally up the river, loosing to 9, Sarah Hilbert 2. Totals 4 9-17 17. Canyon Conference play. coach Ben Stroud. “Bliss just MAGIC VALLEY CHRISTIAN 31 3-pointers, while Hailey 3-point goals: None. Total fouls: Hagerman 17, Snake River 48-44 on the The Hornets used their pres- outhustled us, were good on Carey quickly pounced on Higley chipped in 14 points, Lighthouse Christian 13. Fouled out: None. Technical road. fouls: None. suring defense to create the boards, and we commit- Magic Valley Christian for a and CeAnn Carpenter scored “We played as well as we fast-break opportunities as ted to many turnovers.” 57-31 victory in Jerome. 10. could, but it seemed they they jumped to a big early Andrew Simon con- Brett Adamson dissected Leading by 15 at intermis- KIMBERLY 57, GOODING 32 were getting every call and lead. tributed 15 points for the the Conquerors defense, sion, Raft River put the Kimberly cloutured every break,” stated Filer “We got off to a good Mushers, as Cory Brand scoring 22 points. Trevor defensive clamps down in Gooding 57-32 in Gooding. coach Gary Mellinger. “Our start,” said Declo coach Dee added 10 in the loss. Peck added 10 points for the the third period to ice the Alex Pfefferle was the high skill level was on par with Lewis. “We played very solid Camas County (2-7, 2-3) Panthers. win. scorer of the game with 21 them.” defense in the first half.” will host Richfield on “Carey is pretty quick, and “The third quarter we points in the win. Megan The Wildcats were paced Declo’s size advantage Tuesday. they got away from us early, came out and played with a Crist and Kelsey Molyneux by Natalie Hughes and her 15 down low proved key as well Bliss 45, Camas County 36 and we just could not handle lot of intensity,” said Raft each added eight points for points. Rocia Gutierrez tal- with Shaylon Fenstermaker Bliss 6 13 11 15 — 45 them,” conceded Magic River coach Jeremy Qualls, the Bulldawgs. lied 12 in the loss. Camas County 10 7 4 15 — 36 scoring 12 points and Jeremy BLISS (45) Valley Christian coach Terry whose team moved to 9-3. Despite the loss, Gooding Filer (6-6, 3-2) travels to Alex Cortez 9, Cole Erkins 12, Thomas Palmer 10, Jenkins adding eight. Cody Gibson 10, Brandon McLaughlin 2, Cameron Gartner. Raft River begins a busy coach Luanne Axelson was Declo tonight. Montana Barlow’s 14 Schoessler 2. Totals 14 15-20 45. Zach VanEsch led the week next week by hosting enthused with her teams’ CAMAS COUNTY (36) Snake River 48, Filer 44 points led Valley. Derek Walker 5, Andrew Simon 15, Mickenzie Boggs Conquerors with 13 points, rival Oakley on Tuesday. effort. Filer 9 15 7 13 — 44 The 7-3 Hornets (0-1 5, Cory Brand 10, Cody Stroder 1. Totals 14 7-15 36. followed by Matt McClimans “We put together a good Snake River 10 8 15 15 — 48 3-point goals: Bliss 2 (Erkins), Camas County 1 Raft River 79, Sho-BBan 43 FILER (44) Canyon Conference) host (Simon). Total fouls: Bliss 19, Camas County 22. nine points. Sho-BBan 13 16 5 9 — 43 first half of basketball,” she Lacie Heimkes 6, Taylor Twitchell 7, Rocia Gutierrez Fouled out: Camas County, Boggs. Technical fouls: Raft River 25 19 17 18 — 79 12, Sara Goodwin 2, Natalie Hughes 15, Darbt Littler Soda Springs in nonconfer- None. Magic Valley Christian (0- SHO-BBAN (43) said. “Our point guard fell 2. Totals 20 3-8 44. Graves 13, Yokoyama 4, K. Bear 5, S. Bear 19, Metz SNAKE RIVER (48) ence action on Tuesday. 8, 0-5) travels to Twin Falls 2. Totals 15 10-18 43. into foul trouble in the third Parker 5, L. VanOrden 3, Christensen 7, Goff 8, Christian on Monday night. RAFT RIVER (79) quarter, and the wheels kind Murdoch 10, E. VanOrden 15. Totals 19 8-17 48. Declo 62, Valley 37 Hailey Higley 14, Sally Hansen 32, CeAnn Carpenter 3-point goals: Filer 1 (Twitchell), Snake River 2 Valley 7 3 15 12 — 37 MURTAUGH 59, DIETRICH 58 10, Whitney Holtman 8, Marli Manning 6, Samantha of fell off.” (Christensen, Parker). Total fouls: Filer 15, Snake Declo 19 14 18 11 — 62 Carey 57, Ward 2, Chelzee Nye 7. Totals 29 17-29 79. River 9. Fouled out: Filer, Gutierrez. Technical fouls: VALLEY (37) On a last-second shot from Magic Valley Christian 31 3-point goals: Sho-Ban (S. Bear 3), Raft River 3 Brittany Wirth had a solid None. Crystian Orozco 7, Matt Garr 5, Brogen Reed 4, Manuel Pacheco, the Carey 21 19 15 2 — 57 (Hansen 3). Total fouls: Sho-Ban 24, Raft River 17. game for the Senators, scor- Daniel Burns 2, Juan Zambrano 3, Montana Barlow Magic Valley Christian 11 6 7 7 — 31 Fouled out: Yokoyama, S. Bear, Honena. 14, Jacob Mikesell 2. Totals 16 4-8 37. Murtaugh boys basketball CAREY (57) ing 18 points and bringing Bowling DECLO (62) Dillon Simpson 7, Brett Adamson 22, Trevor Peck Jared Erickson 6, Tucker Edgar 2, Connor Garner 18, team defeated Dietrich 59-58 10, Jacey Baird 6, Heith Adamson 8, Todd Peck, down eight boards. Brandon Petersen 8, Tyler Briggs 5, Nathan Garner 3, Friday in Northside Brad Peck 2. Totals: 26 18-24 57. CAMAS COUNTY 50, BLISS 14 Gooding (3-9, 1-3) travels JEROME GIRLS, T.F. Shaylon Fenstermaker 12, Jeremy Jenkins 8. Totals Magic Valley Christian (31) 26 8-11 62. Conference action. Dylan VanEsch 3, John Hesse 6, Zach VanEsch 13, The Camas County girls to Wood River tonight. BOYS EARN WINS 3-point goals: Valley 3 (Barlow 2, Garr); Declo 2 (C. Matt McClimans 9. Totals: 12 7-17 31. Garner, N. Garner). Total fouls: Valley 10, Declo 10. Red Devils coach Adam 3-point goals: Carey 3 (Brett Adamson 2, Simpson). basketball earned a Kimberly 57, Gooding 32 Led by Jordan Jerke’s 210, Fouled out: none. Johnson said the game was Total fouls: Carey 16, MVC 6. Fouled out: None. Northside Conference victo- Kimberly 15 10 14 18 — 57 the Jerome boys varsity Technical fouls: None. Gooding 6 12 8 6 — 32 tight the entire way, with nei- ry Friday, defeating Bliss 50- KIMBLERY (57) bowlers beat Twin Falls 8-5 on KIMBERLY 52, WOOD RIVER 39 Alex Pfefferle 21, Sarah Lentz 6, Jessica Funk 2, ther team taking much more 14. Nellie Makings 6, Whitney Carlton 6, Megan Crist 8, Friday. The Bruin junior varsi- After a sluggish first half, than a four-point lead GLENNS FERRY 89, Katelyn Peterson, return- Kelsey Molyneux 8. Totals 23 6-8 57. ty boys bested the Tigers 11-2. GOODING (32) the Kimberly boys pulled throughout. Pacheco fin- RICHFIELD 62 ing from an ankle injury sus- Danielle Baker 2, Mackenzie Stevens 5, Tazz Perkins The Twin Falls girls beat 2, Fallon Turner 2, Carrie Baker 3, Brittany Wirth 18. away from Wood River for a ished with 17 points, while Glenns Ferry was two tained at the state volleyball Totals 9 14-16 32. Jerome’s varsity 12-1 with 52-39 win. The teams were Humberto Pacheco led the points short of tying the tournament last October, led 3-point goals: Kimberly 1 (Pfefferle). Total fouls: Kelsie Bryant and Marissa Kimberly 19, Gooding 12. Fouled out: Gooding, tied at intermission, but Red Devils with 18. Luke school single-game scoring the Mushers with 16 points. Turner. Technical fouls: None. Eggleston each rolling 214s. Kimberly sued a trapping Hubert paced the Blue Devils record, as the Pilots plowed Mollie McLam pulled down Jerome’s JV beat their Bruin defense to pick up the with 19 points. over Richfield 89-62. Mike eight boards and stole seven counterparts 8-5. tempo. Dietrich travels to Twin Crane had a monster game times on defense. HANSEN 41, OAKLEY 34 Twin Falls will compete at “That got us moving a little Falls Christian today, while for the Pilots, scoring 35 Camas County (6-4, 3-3) Hansen turned Oakley’s a tournament in Idaho Falls bit,” said Kimberly coach Murtaugh (6-4, 4-2) will host points and rebounding 26. will host Richfield Tuesday. aggressiveness into points, today and takes on Kimberly Marvin Mumm. the Community School Glenns Ferry coach defeating Oakley 41-34 in next Friday at Magic Bowl in Lael Schoessler hit two 3- Tuesday. Jeremiah Johnston described Camas County 50, Bliss 14 Hansen. Twin Falls. Bliss 9 4 0 1 — 14 Hughes WENDELL (46) Continued from page C1 and the Wendell coach felt the 5, 1-1) and Nathan Ormond schedule — just some of the prepared,” said Jarvis. Keith Mowery 2, Nolan Stouder 11, William Fien 1, Jordan Lancaster 6, Dusty Vanderham 4, John the game would be a tough game suited his team. “We followed with 10. games mean more now. The Filer improved to 5-2 and Campbell 11, Nathan Ormond 10, Gary Koopman 1. matchup. can play up and down,” he Since moving up from Class district should be fun.” will host Wood River on Totals 18 8-20 46. FILER (63) “They shot the ball better said. 2A into Class 3A, Jarvis hasn’t Up next for Wendell is a trip Thursday. Bryce Beard 12, Scott Sabrosky 1, Nathan Hughes 16, Justin Orban 12, Andrew Wright 4, Terrell Bailey and we couldn’t get anything Nolan Stouder and John seen any real difference in the to Kimberly on Tuesday. 11, Nathan Karel 7. Totals 23 10-17 63. to fall,” said Jarvis. Campbell each scored 11 competition so far. “We know they will run and Filer 63, Wendell 46 3-point goals: Wendell 2 (Lancaster, Campbell); Filer Wendell 12 14 8 12 — 46 7 (Bailey 3, Orban 2, Beard 2). Total fouls: Wendell The game was fast paced points to lead the Trojans (5- “We’re playing the same we have to go into the game Filer 14 17 13 19 — 63 17, Filer 19. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Saturday, January 10, 2009 C3 SCOREBOARD New Orleans 32 30 25 20 — 107 3. Southern Cal (1) 12-11,481 5 BASKETBALL 3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 7-20 (Novak 4-9, 4. Texas 12-11,478 3 Collins 1-2, Gordon 1-3, Thornton 1-5, Jones 5. Oklahoma 12-21,391 2 SKI REPORT NBA 0-1), New Orleans 11-21 (Butler 6-10, Posey All Times MST 6. Alabama 12-21,264 4 3-5, Peterson 1-1, Stojakovic 1-3, Brown 0-1, GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN 7. TCU 11-21,193 11 Idaho 36 trail , 3 of 3 lifts, 100% open, Thu/Fri: EASTERN Paul 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. 8. Penn St. 11-21,153 6 ATLANTIC W L Pct GB Bogus Basin — Fri 5ammsuny22 degrees 1 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; open Thu-Sun; Clippers 43 (Camby 17), New Orleans 43 West Dover, Vt. 9. Ohio St. 10-31,013 10 new PPmachine groomed 50 - 54 base 53 Sun Valley — Fri 4 41amclear28 degrees Boston 29 9 .763 — (Chandler 11). Assists—L.A. Clippers 17 OCAL 10. Oregon 10-3 997 15 of 66 trails, 7 of 8 lifts, 80% open, Mon-Fri: PPmachine groomed 37 - 52 base 75 of New Jersey 18 19 .486 10½ (Collins 6), New Orleans 25 (Paul 7). Total L GOLF 11. Boise St. 12-11 938 9 10a-10p; Sat/Sun: 9a-10p; 75 trails, 19 of 20 lifts Philadelphia 16 20 .444 12 Fouls—L.A. Clippers 17, New Orleans 15. MEN’S COLLEGE 7:30 a.m. 12. Texas Tech 11-2 916 8 Lookout Pass — Fri 5am26 degrees 6 new 100% open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a- Toronto 16 21 .432 12½ Technicals—L.A. Clippers Coach Dunleavy, BASKETBALL 13. Georgia 10-3 903 16 PDRmachine groomed 64 - 89 base 34 of 4p; New York 13 21 .382 14 New Orleans defensive three second. A— TGC — European PGA Tour, 14. Mississippi 9-4 857 20 34 tr ils, 4 of 4 lifts, 100% open, Mon, Tamarack — Fri 6 08ammcldy20 degrees 6 SOUTHEAST W L Pct GB 17,815 (17,188). CSI at Eastern Utah, 5 p.m. Joburg Open, third round 15. Virginia Tech 10-4 713 21 Thu/Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p new PPmachine groomed 30 - 74 base 42 WOMEN’S COLLEGE 16. Oklahoma St. 9-4 534 13 open Thu-Mon; of 42 trails, 7 of 7 lifts 100% open, Mon- Orlando 29 8 .784 — Raptors 103, Grizzlies 82 (same-day tape) 17. Cincinnati 11-3 506 12 Magic Mountain — Fri 5am14 degrees 14 Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; Atlanta 22 13 .629 6 BASKETBALL 18. Oregon St. 9-4 467 24 new PDRmachine groomed 53 - 63 base Utah Miami 18 16 .529 9½ MEMPHIS (82) 4 p.m. Gay 10-15 0-0 22, Arthur 1-6 2-2 4, Gasol 3-9 CSI at Eastern Utah, 3 p.m. 19. Missouri 10-4 435 25 14 of 14 trails, 3 of 3 lifts, 100% open, Alta — Fri 5:29am8 new PDRmachine Charlotte 13 24 .351 16 TGC — PGA Tour, Mercedes- 20. Iowa 9-4 317 — Thu/Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; open Thu- groomed 93 - 93 base 110 of 112 trails, Washington 7 28 .200 21 3-6 9, Mayo 4-14 3-3 11, Lowry 5-10 2-4 12, HIGH SCHOOL Conley 0-3 0-0 0, Ross 2-5 0-0 4, Warrick 5-9 Benz Championship, third 21. Florida St. 9-4 246 — Sun; 95% open 2000 acres, 7 of 11 lifts, Mon- CENTRAL W L Pct GB BOYS BASKETBALL 22. Georgia Tech 9-4 223 14 Pebble Creek — Fri 5:13am2 new Fri: 9:15a-4:30p; Sat/Sun: 9:15a-4:30p; 7-10 18, Buckner 1-2 0-0 2, Jaric 0-0 0-0 0. round Cleveland 29 6 .829 — Totals 31-73 17-25 82. 3:30 p.m. 23. West Virginia 9-4 144 — PPmachine groomed 11 - 50 base 3 of 3 Brighton — Fri 5:42am8 new PDRmachine Detroit 22 12 .647 6½ TORONTO (103) MEN’S COLLEGE 24. Michigan St. 9-4 138 19 lifts 95% open, Mon-Thu: 9:30a-4p; Fri: groomed 75 - 75 base 66 of 66 trails Dietrich at Twin Falls Christian 25. BYU 10-3 137 17 9:30a-9:30p; Sat/Sun: 9:30a-9:30p; 100% open, 1050 acres, 6 of 6 lifts, Mon- Milwaukee 18 20 .474 12½ Moon 3-9 0-0 6, Bosh 11-13 10-12 32, BASKETBALL Chicago 16 20 .444 13½ Bargnani 8-14 2-4 21, Parker 1-5 1-2 3, Butte County at Camas County Others receiving votes: California 128, Pomerelle — Fri 6 40ammclear19 degrees Fri: 9a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-4p; Indiana 13 22 .371 16 Solomon 4-8 2-2 10, Kapono 5-10 0-0 11, 10 a.m. Pittsburgh 106, LSU 95, Nebraska 64, Tulsa 7 new PPmachine groomed 71 - 92 base Deer Valley — Fri 5:39am5 new PPmachine 6:30 p.m. 61, Northwestern 53, Ball St. 13, Boston 24 of 24 trails, 3 of 3 lifts 100% open, groomed 67 - 67 base 94 of 99 trails WESTERN Ukic 1-6 0-0 2, Voskuhl 1-1 2-2 4, Graham 3- ESPN — Louisville at Villanova College 11, Rutgers 11, Rice 8, Arizona 4, SOUTHWEST W L Pct GB 3 2-2 8, Humphries 3-3 0-0 6. Totals 40-72 Hagerman at Challis Mon: 9a-4p; Tue-Fri: 9a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 97% open, 22 of 22 lifts, Mon-Fri: 8:30a- 19-24 103. 11 a.m. Kansas 2. 9a-4p; 4:15p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4:15p; San Antonio 24 11 .686 — Memphis 19 25 17 21 — 82 7:30 p.m. Schweitzer Mountain — Fri 3 00pmcldy24 Park City — Fri 5:35am5 new PPmachine New Orleans 22 11 .667 1 Toronto 23 24 25 31 — 103 Buhl at Jerome CBS — Kansas at Michigan USA Today Top 25 Poll degrees LSGRmachine groomed 58 - 84 groomed 60 - 60 base 104 of 107 trails Dallas 22 13 .629 2 3-Point Goals—Memphis 3-10 (Gay 2-3, Richfield at Community School St. The Top 25 teams in the USA Today college base 92 of 92 trails, 2900 acres 98% open, 14 of 16 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a- Houston 23 15 .605 2½ Warrick 1-1, Lowry 0-1, Buckner 0-1, Mayo 0- football coaches poll, with first-place votes in 10 of 10 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Fri: 9a- 7:30p; Sat/Sun: 9a-7:30p; Memphis 11 26 .297 14 4), Toronto 4-10 (Bargnani 3-4, Kapono 1-3, Oakley at Carey Noon parentheses, final records, total points based 3:45p; Sat: 9a-8p; Sun 9a-3:45p; Snowbird — Fri 5am7 new PDR 77 - 83 NORTHWEST W L Pct GB Parker 0-1, Moon 0-2). Fouled Out—None. ESPN — Duke at Florida St. on 25 points for a first-place vote through one Silver Mountain — Fri 4 32ampcldy25 base 85 of 85 trails, 100% open 11 of 11 Shoshone at Valley point for a 25th-place vote, and previous rank- degrees 9 new PDRmachine groomed 42 - lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; Denver 25 13 .658 — Rebounds—Memphis 40 (Arthur 7), Toronto 47 (Bosh 10). Assists—Memphis 16 (Gasol, GIRLS BASKETBALL ESPN2 — Missouri at ing: 81 base 55 of 73 trails, 6 of 7 lifts 75% Solitude — Fri 7:31am7 new PDRmachine Portland 21 14 .600 2½ open, groomed 73 - 73 base 62 of 64 trails, 97% Utah 21 15 .583 3 Conley 4), Toronto 25 (Solomon 9). Total 2:30 p.m. Nebraska Record Pts Pvs Fouls—Memphis 20, Toronto 18. Technical— Snowhaven — Fri 5am34 degrees 4 new open 8 of 8 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: Minnesota 10 25 .286 13½ Castleford at Rimrock FSN — Oregon at Arizona St. 1. Florida (60) 13-11,524 2 WETSNmachine groomed 42 - 48 base 7 of 9a-4p; Oklahoma City 5 32 .135 19½ Toronto defensive three second. A—18,486 2. Southern California 12-11,393 4t (19,800). 3:30 p.m. 7 trail , 2 of 2 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Fri: Sundance — Fri 4:03am4 new PDRmachine PACIFIC W L Pct GB 1 p.m. 3. Texas 12-11,389 3 8a-4p; Sat/Sun: 10a-4p; groomed 42 - 42 base 42 of 42 trails Valley at Wendell 4. Utah (1) 13-01,375 7 L.A. Lakers 28 6 .824 — Magic 121, Hawks 87 The Mtn. — BYU at Colorado Soldier Mountain — Fri 5am35 degrees 100% open, 4 of 4 lifts, Mon-Fri: 8:30a- 4:30 p.m. 5. Oklahoma 12-21,333 1 HPmachine groomed 36 - 48 base 36 of 4:30p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4:30p; Phoenix 19 13 .594 8 ATLANTA (87) State 6. Alabama 12-21,157 4t Golden State 10 27 .270 19½ Richfield at North Gem 7. TCU 11-21,114 11 L.A. Clippers 8 28 .222 21 Williams 4-10 0-0 9, Smith 3-11 1-4 8, 2 p.m. Horford 2-5 3-4 7, J.Johnson 4-12 2-2 11, 5 p.m. 8. Penn State 11-21,091 6 Sacramento 8 28 .222 21 Bibby 2-10 2-2 7, Evans 2-6 2-2 8, Murray 4- VERSUS — Utah at San Diego 9. Oregon 10-31,011 13 Thursday’s Games 12 0-0 9, Jones 4-4 4-6 12, West 0-1 0-2 0, Hagerman at Challis St. 10. Georgia 10-3 904 17 Vijay Singh 73-73—146 E Doha, Qatar Dallas 99, New York 94 Law 3-7 9-9 16, Hunter 0-1 0-2 0, Morris 0-1 6 p.m. 11. Ohio State 10-3 874 10 Trevor Immelman 72-74—146 E Purse: $1.11 million (WT250) San Antonio 106, L.A. Clippers 84 0-0 0. Totals 28-80 23-33 87. 3:30 p.m. 12. Texas Tech 11-2 867 8 Zach Johnson 71-75—146 E Surface: Hard-OOutdoor Friday’s Games Oakley at Carey 13. Boise State 12-11 809 9 Daniel Chopra 79-69—148 +2 Philadelphia 93, Charlotte 87 ORLANDO (121) The Mtn. — UNLV at TCU Singles Turkoglu 6-9 4-4 21, Lewis 4-9 3-3 13, 7:30 p.m. 14. Virginia Tech 10-4 740 19 Cameron Beckman 76-73—149 +3 Semifinals Toronto 103, Memphis 82 NBA BASKETBALL 15. Mississippi 9-4 620 24 J.B. Holmes 74-75—149 +3 Orlando 121, Atlanta 87 Howard 6-9 4-10 16, Lee 3-4 4-4 11, Nelson Filer at Declo Andy Roddick (4), U.S., def. Gael Monfils (5), 5-8 2-2 14, Redick 4-7 3-4 15, A.Johnson 1-4 6:30 p.m. 16. Missouri 10-4 549 23 Andres Romero 78-74—152 +6 France, 7-6 (1), 3-6, 6-3. New Orleans 107, L.A. Clippers 80 Gooding at Wood River 17. Cincinnati 11-3 493 12 Marc Turnesa 79-73—152 +6 Houston 98, Oklahoma City 96 1-1 3, Gortat 4-8 0-0 8, Battie 2-5 0-0 4, WGN — Oklahoma City at Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. Roger Federer Richardson 2-8 2-2 7, Cook 3-9 2-2 9, Bogans Minico at Century 18. Oklahoma State 9-4 480 14 Ryan Palmer 78-75—153 +7 Cleveland 98, Boston 83 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 40-83 25-32 121. Chicago 19. Oregon State 9-4 407 25 (2), Switzerland, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-2. Chicago 98, Washington 86 WRESTLING 20. Iowa 9-4 250 NR Doubles Milwaukee 104, New Jersey 102 Atlanta 18 15 27 27 — 87 Orlando 41 30 32 18 — 121 9 a.m. NFL FOOTBALL 21. Brigham Young 10-3 248 16 HOCKEY Championship Detroit 93, Denver 90 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 8-20 (Evans 2-3, Smith 2:30 p.m. 22. Georgia Tech 9-4 219 15 NHL Marc Lopez/Rafael Nadal, Spain, def. Daniel Miami at Sacramento, late Wood River at Rollie Lane 23. Florida State 9-4 217 NR Nestor, Canada/Nenad Zimonjic (1), Serbia, 4- Dallas at Phoenix, late 1-2, Williams 1-3, Law 1-3, J.Johnson 1-3, CBS — AFC Divisional All Times MST Bibby 1-3, Murray 1-3), Orlando 16-28 Invitational, Nampa 24. Michigan State 9-4 179 18 EASTERN 6, 6-4, 10-8. Indiana at L.A. Lakers, late (Turkoglu 5-5, Redick 4-5, Nelson 2-2, Lewis Playoffs, Baltimore at 25. California 9-4 116 NR Saturday’s Games 2-5, Lee 1-1, Richardson 1-2, Cook 1-3, Battie 10 a.m. Others receiving votes: West Virginia 101; ATLANTIC W L OT PTS GF GA Charlotte at Washington, 5 p.m. 0-1, A.Johnson 0-2, Bogans 0-2). Fouled Out— Burley, Filer, Gooding, Jerome, Tennessee Tulsa 68; LSU 65; Northwestern 63; Nebraska Philadelphia 22 10 9 53 136 123 TRANSACTIONS Milwaukee at Minnesota, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 24 15 4 52 116 117 New York at Houston, 6:30 p.m. None. Rebounds—Atlanta 52 (Jones 8), Kimberly, Minico, Twin Falls, 6 p.m. 62; Pittsburgh 38; Arizona 21; Ball State 14; BASEBALL Orlando 60 (Gortat 12). Assists—Atlanta 16 Rice 14; Boston College 6; Rutgers 5; Kansas New Jersey 23 14 3 49 119 105 American League Oklahoma City at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Valley at Buhl Invitational FOX — NFC Divisional Playoffs, Pittsburgh 20 18 4 44 127 130 Detroit at Utah, 7 p.m. (J.Johnson 4), Orlando 28 (Nelson 9). Total 3; Kentucky 3; Connecticut 2; Houston 1. BOSTON RED SOX—Agreed to terms with RHP Fouls—Atlanta 25, Orlando 22. Technicals— Arizona at Carolina N.Y. Islanders 12 26 4 28 109 154 Brad Penny on a one-year contract. Assigned Golden State at Portland, 8 p.m. J.Johnson, Smith, Atlanta Coach Woodson, Sunday’s Games WOMEN’S COLLEGE College Bowls NORTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA RHP Charlie Zink outright to Pawtucket (IL). Atlanta delay of game. Flagrant Foul—Jones. Fiesta Bowl Boston at Toronto, 10:30 a.m. A—17,461 (17,461). Boston 30 7 4 64 149 93 KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with Philadelphia at Atlanta, Noon TV SCHEDULE BASKETBALL At Glendale, Ariz. Montreal 24 10 6 54 127 105 INF-OF Willie Bloomquist on a two-year con- Payout: $17 million Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m. Bucks 104, Nets 102 EXTREME SPORTS 2 p.m. Buffalo 21 15 5 47 119 114 tract and RHP Kyle Davies on a one-year con- Orlando at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Texas 24, Ohio State 21 Toronto 16 19 6 38 123 148 tract. Dallas at Sacramento, 7 p.m. NEW JERSEY (102) 2:30 p.m. FSN — Oklahoma St. at Iowa Tuesday, Jan. 6 Ottawa 13 20 6 32 93 117 Gmac Bowl TAMPA BAY RAYS—Claimed RHP Dewon Day Indiana at Golden State, 7 p.m. Simmons 5-11 0-0 15, Yi 6-12 1-2 16, Lopez NBC — Winter Dew Tour, at St. SOUTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA off waivers from Boston. Miami at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. 4-6 0-0 8, Carter 8-14 6-6 23, Dooling 5-11 1- Mobile, Ala. 1 15, Boone 1-3 1-4 3, Hayes 6-9 1-2 16, Payout: $750,000 Washington 27 12 3 57 135 120 National League Najera 2-5 0-0 4, Hassell 1-1 0-0 2, Douglas- Tulsa 45, Ball State 13 Carolina 21 16 5 47 110 122 SAN DIEGO PADRES—Claimed RHP Virgil NBA Boxes Roberts 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-72 10-15 102. 20,125 (21,711). Giants winner (FOX), 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 Florida 19 16 6 44 112 115 Vasquez off waivers from Boston. MILWAUKEE (104) AFC Bcs National Championship Atlanta 14 23 5 33 120 149 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Agreed to terms 76ers 93, Bobcats 87 Pistons 93, Nuggets 90 Baltimore-Tennessee winner vs. San Diego- Jefferson 3-15 6-8 13, Mbah a Moute 4-7 2-3 Pittsburgh winner (CBS), 4:30 p.m. At Miami Tampa Bay 11 19 10 32 97 124 with RHP Francis Beltran, RHP Brandon CHARLOTTE (87) 10, Gadzuric 1-2 1-2 3, Redd 9-18 1-1 24, DETROIT (93) Payout: $17 million WESTERN Medders, RHP Justin Miller, RHP Ronnie Ray, Wallace 3-11 0-0 6, Diaw 2-12 3-4 8, Okafor Ridnour 5-9 0-0 10, Villanueva 10-16 1-1 23, Super Bowl Prince 7-15 4-6 19, Johnson 3-4 0-1 6, Brown Sunday, Feb. 1 Florida 24, Oklahoma 14 CENTRAL W L OT PTS GF GA C Eli Whiteside, INF Jesus Guzman, INF Scott 10-13 4-6 24, Carroll 4-5 0-0 9, Singletary 1-3 Bell 4-6 0-0 10, Elson 0-0 0-0 0, Sessions 3-6 0-3 0-2 0, Iverson 6-18 9-11 23, Stuckey 4-9 Saturday, Jan. 17 0-0 2, Felton 4-10 4-6 13, Bell 6-9 0-0 13, 5-6 11. Totals 39-79 16-21 104. Tampa, Fla. Detroit 28 7 5 61 150 112 McClain and INF Josh Phelps on minor league 1-4 9, Maxiell 3-4 3-6 9, Bynum 0-1 0-0 0, AFC vs. NFC, 4 p.m. (NBC) East-WWest Shrine Classic contracts. Mohammed 1-1 0-0 2, Howard 2-2 0-0 4, New Jersey 28 21 26 27 — 102 Afflalo 4-9 8-8 17, McDyess 3-5 0-0 6, At Houston Chicago 22 9 7 51 139 98 Augustin 2-6 1-2 6. Totals 35-72 12-18 87. Milwaukee 28 33 18 25 — 104 Pro Bowl Columbus 19 18 4 42 107 112 BASKETBALL Herrmann 1-5 2-2 4. Totals 31-73 27-40 93. Sunday, Feb. 8 West vs. East, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) PHILADELPHIA (93) 3-Point Goals—New Jersey 16-30 (Simmons 5- DENVER (90) Saturday, Jan. 24 Nashville 18 19 3 39 99 117 Women’s National Basketball Association Iguodala 4-12 2-2 12, Young 7-13 1-1 15, 9, Dooling 4-6, Yi 3-4, Hayes 3-5, Carter 1-4, At Honolulu St. Louis 15 21 3 33 112 132 DETROIT SHOCK—Matched the offer sheet Kleiza 0-6 1-2 1, Martin 6-15 2-2 14, Nene 3- AFC vs. NFC, 2:30 p.m. (NBC) Senior Bowl Dalembert 2-6 0-0 4, Green 5-9 1-2 11, Miller Najera 0-2), Milwaukee 10-23 (Redd 5-10, 7 9-12 15, Jones 2-3 2-2 6, Billups 11-19 7-7 At Mobile, Ala. NORTHWEST W L OT PTS GF GA that Los Angeles made to C Kara Braxton. 9-12 3-5 22, Ratliff 1-3 0-0 2, Williams 3-6 6- Bell 2-3, Villanueva 2-4, Jefferson 1-3, 30, Smith 3-13 5-7 11, Andersen 1-3 2-2 4, South vs. North, 7 p.m. (NFLN) INDIANA FEVER—Waived F Kristen Mann. 7 12, Ivey 1-2 0-0 2, Speights 4-11 1-1 9, Ridnour 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Carter 4-6 0-0 9. Totals 30-72 28-34 90. NFL Injury Report Calgary 25 12 4 54 130 121 HOCKEY Saturday, Jan. 31 Vancouver 22 15 5 49 121 110 Evans 1-3 2-2 4. Totals 37-77 16-20 93. New Jersey 44 (Carter 9), Milwaukee 40 Detroit 17 21 23 32 — 93 NEW YORK — The updated National Football Texas vs. The Nation All-SStar Challenge National Hockey League Charlotte 27 18 20 22 — 87 (Mbah a Moute 7). Assists—New Jersey 30 Denver 25 23 19 23 — 90 League injury report, as provided by the Colorado 21 19 1 43 108 117 (Carter 14), Milwaukee 25 (Sessions 10). At El Paso, Texas Minnesota 20 17 3 43 98 90 NHL—Suspended Toronto F Mikhail Grabovski Philadelphia 24 19 31 19 — 93 3-Point Goals—Detroit 4-20 (Iverson 2-7, league: Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. for three games, without pay, for shoving an 3-Point Goals—Charlotte 5-16 (Bell 1-2, Carroll Total Fouls—New Jersey 20, Milwaukee 20. Prince 1-4, Afflalo 1-5, Stuckey 0-2, Herrmann SATURDAY Edmonton 19 18 3 41 111 122 1-2, Augustin 1-2, Felton 1-3, Diaw 1-6, Technical—Milwaukee Coach Skiles. A— 0-2), Denver 2-13 (Carter 1-2, Billups 1-5, BALTIMORE RAVENS at TENNESSEE TITANS — PACIFIC W L OT PTS GF GA official during a game on Jan. 8. 15,768 (18,717). Martin 0-1, Kleiza 0-2, Smith 0-3). Fouled Conference Bowl Records OTTAWA SENATORS—Recalled G Brian Elliott Singletary 0-1), Philadelphia 3-8 (Iguodala 2- RAVENS: OUT: LB Antwan Barnes (chest). San Jose 30 5 5 65 139 96 4, Miller 1-1, Ivey 0-1, Speights 0-1, Williams Out—None. Rebounds—Detroit 56 (McDyess QUESTIONABLE: DT Justin Bannan (foot), TE Through Jan. 8 from Binghamton (AHL). Assigned D Matt Rockets 98, Thunder 96 12), Denver 47 (Nene 9). Assists—Detroit 12 Conference W L Pct. Anaheim 21 16 5 47 119 117 Carkner to Binghamton. 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte Todd Heap (back), LB Jarret Johnson (calf), Phoenix 20 17 5 45 105 120 44 (Okafor 11), Philadelphia 43 (Dalembert HOUSTON (98) (Prince 4), Denver 12 (Billups, Smith 4). Total WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), S Ed Reed SOCCER Fouls—Detroit 22, Denver 25. Technical— Pac-10 5 01.000 Los Angeles 17 17 6 40 102 109 9). Assists—Charlotte 26 (Felton 8), McGrady 8-20 9-10 26, Scola 6-7 2-4 14, Yao (knee, illness), CB Samari Rolle (thigh), K Southeastern 6 2 .750 Major League Soccer Billups. A—19,682 (19,155). Dallas 17 17 5 39 112 135 COLORADO RAPIDS—Named Paul Bravo tech- Philadelphia 19 (Iguodala 7). Total Fouls— 3-10 8-9 14, Wafer 5-10 3-4 14, Alston 1-7 3- Matt Stover (right ankle), CB Fabian Big East 4 2 .667 Two points for a win, one point for overtime Charlotte 20, Philadelphia 20. A—14,235 4 5, Landry 3-4 0-0 6, Brooks 5-10 0-0 12, Washington (neck). TITANS: OUT: DE Dave Ball Conference USA 4 2 .667 loss or shootout loss. nical director. (20,318). Hayes 2-3 0-0 4, Head 1-3 0-0 3. Totals 34-74 Men’s College Scores (back), C Kevin Mawae (elbow). QUESTION- Mountain West 3 2 .600 Thursday’s Games SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC—Named David 25-31 98. Far West ABLE: S Tuff Harris (calf). PROBABLE: CB Tenney fitness coach. OKLAHOMA CITY (96) San Diego 65, San Francisco 50 Big 12 4 3 .571 Boston 6, Ottawa 4 Cavaliers 98, Celtics 83 Nicholas Harper (groin), DT Albert Independents 1 1 .500 Atlanta 4, New Jersey 0 COLLEGE Green 5-12 0-0 11, Collison 4-8 0-0 8, Swift Midwest Haynesworth (knee), TE Bo Scaife (illness), LB ARMY—Named Ian Shields offensive coordina- BOSTON (83) 1-2 2-2 4, Durant 11-22 4-4 27, Westbrook 7- Ohio St. 89, Houston Baptist 65 Sun Belt 1 1 .500 Philadelphia 3, Minnesota 1 Pierce 4-15 2-2 11, Garnett 8-15 2-2 18, David Thornton (hip), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch Atlantic Coast 4 6 .400 Detroit 6, Dallas 1 tor; Payam Saadat and Chris Smeland co- 13 0-1 15, Krstic 4-10 2-2 10, Weaver 2-2 3-3 Wis.-Green Bay 77, Wis.-Milwaukee 75, OT (groin). Western Athletic 1 4 .200 defensive coordinators; John Mumford, Tucker Perkins 6-7 1-2 13, R.Allen 5-12 0-0 12, 7, Smith 2-6 0-0 5, Watson 3-6 3-4 9. Totals South ARIZONA CARDINALS at CAROLINA PAN- Montreal 6, Toronto 2 Rondo 1-8 3-6 5, Davis 0-4 2-2 2, Pruitt 1-4 0- 39-81 14-16 96. Big Ten 1 6 .143 Florida 4, Carolina 2 Waugh, Tony Coaxum, Robert Lyles, Capt. Jacksonville 80, Mercer 59 THERS — CARDINALS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Mid-American 0 5 .000 0 2, Powe 4-5 0-1 8, House 2-7 2-2 8, Houston 24 29 24 21 — 98 North Florida 66, Kennesaw St. 44 Anquan Boldin (hamstring), DE Travis LaBoy Nashville 5, Pittsburgh 3 Clarence Holmes, Gene McKeehan, Bill Tripp Scalabrine 0-1 0-0 0, O’Bryant 2-2 0-0 4. Oklahoma City 24 16 32 24 — 96 East (ankle), TE Ben Patrick (knee). PROBABLE: TE Colorado 2, Chicago 1 and Andy Guyader assistant football coaches. Totals 33-80 12-17 83. 3-Point Goals—Houston 5-20 (Brooks 2-6, Columbia 73, N.J. Tech 50 Leonard Pope (knee). PANTHERS: QUESTION- Phoenix 3, Tampa Bay 2 BRIGHAM YOUNG—Announced WR Austin CLEVELAND (98) McGrady 1-3, Head 1-3, Wafer 1-6, Alston 0- Fairfield 63, Loyola, Md. 60 ABLE: C Geoff Hangartner (ankle). PROBABLE: GOLF Calgary 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Collie will enter the NFL draft. James 13-25 9-9 38, Wallace 2-2 5-10 9, 2), Oklahoma City 4-8 (Smith 1-1, Westbrook Iona 69, Canisius 58 DT Ma’ake Kemoeatu (ankle), DT Damione Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 3 CAL POLY—Named Tim Walsh football coach. Varejao 5-10 4-7 14, West 3-8 0-0 8, Williams 1-2, Green 1-2, Durant 1-3). Fouled Out— Manhattan 73, Marist 67 PGA Tour Mercedes-BBenz Friday’s Games 5-9 3-3 13, Hickson 1-3 1-2 3, Gibson 3-4 2-2 None. Rebounds—Houston 41 (Yao 7), Lewis (shoulder), T Jeff Otah (toe). GEORGIA—Named Bryan McClendon running Niagara 62, St. Peter’s 55 SUNDAY Championship Columbus 3, Washington 0 backs coach, Tony Ball wide receivers coach 10, Szczerbiak 1-4 0-0 3, Pavlovic 0-0 0-0 0, Oklahoma City 49 (Collison 10). Assists— Siena 91, Rider 81 Buffalo 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, SO Houston 14 (Alston 6), Oklahoma City 20 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS Friday and John Eason director of football opera- Kinsey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-65 24-33 98. — EAGLES: OUT: G Shawn Andrews (back). At Kapalua Resort, The Plantation Course San Jose 4, Edmonton 1 Boston 23 17 20 23 — 83 (Westbrook 6). Total Fouls—Houston 17, Tampa Bay at Anaheim, late tions. Oklahoma City 25. A—19,136 (19,134). DOUBTFUL: RB Dan Klecko (shoulder). QUES- Kapalua, Hawaii ILLINOIS STATE—Named Taylor Stubblefield Cleveland 33 16 23 26 — 98 BETTING TIONABLE: T Jon Runyan (knee). PROBABLE: Purse: $5.6 Million St. Louis at Vancouver, late 3-Point Goals—Boston 5-19 (House 2-5, Saturday’s Games wide receivers coach. R.Allen 2-6, Pierce 1-5, Pruitt 0-1, Scalabrine Bulls 98, Wizards 86 Glantz-CCulver Line DE Victor Abiamiri (foot), LB Stewart Bradley Yardage: 72,411 - Par: 73 For Jan. 10 (rib), S Brian Dawkins (back), S Quintin Second Round Carolina at Boston, 11 a.m. LSU—Named Brick Haley defensive line coach. 0-1, Rondo 0-1), Cleveland 8-16 (James 3-7, WASHINGTON (86) Atlanta at Florida, 11 a.m. MASSACHUSETTS—Announced the resignation West 2-2, Gibson 2-3, Szczerbiak 1-2, NFL Playoffs Demps (quadricep), G Todd Herremans (shoul- Geoff Ogilvy 67-68—135 -11 McGuire 1-5 2-2 4, Jamison 4-12 4-6 12, Today der), CB Asante Samuel (hip), TE L.J. Smith D.J. Trahan 70-66—136 -10 Pittsburgh at Colorado, 1 p.m. of football coach Don Brown to become the Williams 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Blatche 4-8 0-2 8, Butler 1-8 0-0 2, James 5-8 Buffalo at Detroit, 5 p.m. defensive coordinator at Maryland. FAVORITE OPENTODAY O/U UNDERDOG (shoulder), RB Brian Westbrook (knee). NEW Ernie Els 68-69—137 -9 Boston 53 (Garnett 15), Cleveland 40 0-0 11, Crittenton 3-7 0-0 6, Songaila 2-5 0-0 YORK: PROBABLE: LB Zak DeOssie (back), DE Anthony Kim 71-68—139 -7 N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 5 p.m. MINNESOTA—Named Kevin Cosgrove and (Varejao 9). Assists—Boston 25 (Rondo 13), 4, Young 12-15 2-2 28, Dixon 1-3 0-0 2, at Tennessee 2½ 3 (34½) Baltimore Justin Tuck (lower leg, knee). Sean O’hair 69-70—139 -7 Washington at Montreal, 5 p.m. Ronnie Lee co-defensive coordinators. Cleveland 15 (James 6). Total Fouls—Boston E.Thomas 0-1 0-0 0, Pecherov 2-4 4-4 9. at Carolina 9½ 9½ (48½) Arizona SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at PITTSBURGH Ryuji Imada 69-70—139 -7 Minnesota at Columbus, 5 p.m. MISSOURI—Announced WR Jeremy Maclin will 22, Cleveland 16. Technical—Garnett. A— Totals 35-76 12-16 86. Tomorrow STEELERS — CHARGERS: DOUBTFUL: RB Davis Love III 69-70—139 -7 Toronto at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. enter the NFL draft. 20,562 (20,562). CHICAGO (98) at N.Y. Giants 5 4 (40) Philadelphia Chicago at Nashville, 6:30 p.m. Sefolosha 2-6 0-0 5, T.Thomas 5-8 6-7 16, LaDainian Tomlinson (groin). QUESTIONABLE: Kenny Perry 68-71—139 -7 MONTANA STATE-NORTHERN—Named Bill at Pittsburgh 6 6 (38) San Diego TE Antonio Gates (ankle, achilles). PROBA- Johnson Wagner 68-71—139 -7 Dallas at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Huebsch women’s volleyball coach. Hornets 107, Clippers 80 Gooden 7-12 2-2 16, Gordon 9-16 0-0 22, San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Rose 3-12 2-2 8, Hunter 0-3 0-0 0, Noah 3-3 BLE: K Nate Kaeding (right groin), LB Brandon Adam Scott 73-67—140 -6 NORTHWESTERN STATE—Named Shawn L.A. CLIPPERS (80) Siler (foot). STEELERS: PROBABLE: QB Ben Boo Weekley 70-70—140 -6 New Jersey at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. Quinn co-defensive coordinator and defensive 0-0 6, Nocioni 3-6 0-0 8, Hughes 6-12 3-4 17. FOOTBALL Sunday’s Games Thornton 5-13 0-0 11, Skinner 5-8 1-1 11, Totals 38-78 13-15 98. Roethlisberger (concussion). Justin Leonard 74-67—141 -5 line coach, Brendan Farrell tight ends and Camby 6-11 1-2 13, Gordon 6-13 2-3 15, Washington 16 18 23 29 — 86 NFL Playoffs Camilo Villegas 74-67—141 -5 Nashville at Chicago, 5 p.m. special teams coach and Darren Drago line- Collins 6-9 2-4 15, Jones 0-3 0-0 0, Hart 0-1 Divisional Playoffs Stewart Cink 74-67—141 -5 New Jersey at Anaheim, 6 p.m. Chicago 30 22 19 27 — 98 The AP Top 25 St. Louis at Edmonton, 6 p.m. backers coach and recruiting coordinator. 0-0 0, Novak 5-12 0-0 14, Jordan 0-0 0-0 0, 3-Point Goals—Washington 4-13 (Young 2-4, Saturday, Jan. 10 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press Brian Gay 72-70—142 -4 OHIO DOMINICAN—Named Brian Foos football Samb 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 33-70 7-12 80. James 1-2, Pecherov 1-2, Dixon 0-1, Jamison Baltimore at Tennessee, 2:30 p.m. (CBS) college football poll, with first-place votes in Will Mackenzie 72-70—142 -4 offensive coordinator and recruiting coordina- NEW ORLEANS (107) 0-2, Butler 0-2), Chicago 9-19 (Gordon 4-7, Arizona at Carolina, 6:15 p.m. (FOX) parentheses, final records, total points based K.J. Choi 71-71—142 -4 Stojakovic 4-10 3-3 12, West 5-12 2-2 12, Sunday, Jan. 11 Carl Pettersson 72-72—144 -2 TENNIS tor. Hughes 2-4, Nocioni 2-4, Sefolosha 1-2, on 25 points for a first-place vote through one SOUTH CAROLINA—Named G.A. Mangus quar- Chandler 5-9 3-5 13, Butler 8-14 5-6 27, Paul Hunter 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m. (FOX) point for a 25th-place vote, and previous rank- Richard S. Johnson 72-72—144 -2 ATP World Tour Qatar 4-9 2-4 10, Posey 6-8 1-2 16, Ely 1-5 0-0 2, Washington 42 (Jamison 11), Chicago 45 San Diego at Pittsburgh, 2:45 p.m .(CBS) Dustin Johnson 72-72—144 -2 terbacks coach. Announced QB Chris Smelley ing: is tranferring to play baseball at another Daniels 5-6 0-0 10, Armstrong 1-2 0-0 2, (Gooden 11). Assists—Washington 14 Conference Championships Record Pts Pvs Steve Lowery 69-75—144 -2 ExxonMobil Open Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Marks 0-0 0-0 0, Peterson 1- (Butler 6), Chicago 29 (Rose 9). Total Sunday, Jan. 18 Chez Reavie 75-70—145 -1 Friday school. 2 0-0 3. Totals 40-78 16-22 107. Fouls—Washington 12, Chicago 15. NFC 1. Florida (48) 13-11,606 1 Greg Kraft 72-73—145 -1 At The Khalifa International Tennis & Squash WEST CHESTER—Named Aaron Keiser men’s L.A. Clippers 23 26 18 13 — 80 Technicals—Washington Bench 2. A— Arizona-Carolina winner vs. Philadelphia-N.Y. 2. Utah (16) 13-01,519 7 Parker Mclachlin 77-69—146 E Complex and women’s track and field coach. Stimulant exemptions in major league baseball on the rise NEW YORK — Baseball authorized nearly 8 The National Institute of Mental Health Castleford gymnasium. Cost is $25. Coaches percent of its players to use drugs for ADHD estimates 3 percent to 5 percent of children are also needed. last season, which allowed them to take other- have ADHD, according to its Web site. Sports Shorts Information: Janet at 308-0770 or 543-5011. wise banned stimulants. A total of 106 exemptions for banned drugs Note: Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] Jerome Rec District holds were given to major leaguers claiming atten- C OLLEGE FOOTBALL tion deficit hyperactivity disorder from the Utes second in final AP poll me to move on to the NFL,” Coffee said in a Kindergarten Basketball Clinic end of the 2007 season until the end of the statement. “Alabama has been a tremendous JEROME — The Jerome Recreation District 2008 season, according to a report released MIAMI — Florida is No. 1 in the AP Top 25. place for me to develop as both a football is holding sign-ups for a Kindergarten Friday by the sport’s independent drug-test- Utah is perfect at No. 2, though not perfectly player and a person. I couldn’t have asked for Basketball Clinic through Feb. 17. The clinic, ing administrator. happy. a better group of coaches.” which will focus on shooting, dribbling and That’s up from 103 therapeutic use exemp- Texas and Southern California also claimed The Fort Walton Beach, Fla., native told the passing, will be held from 4-5 p.m., Feb. 17, 19, tions (TUEs) for ADHD in 2007, according to to be the best — but media voters didn’t think Mobile Press-Register that the NFL draft advi- 24 and 26. The cost is $15 for those in the dis- figures cited by baseball officials before a con- so. sory board projected him as a mid-round trict and $25 outside the district. gressional committee last year. The Gators received 48 first-place votes and pick. Registration may be done by phone (324- “This is incredible. This is quite spectacular. 1,606 points in the poll released early Friday, Coffee ranked second in the SEC with 1,383 3389) or at the JRD office. There seems to be an epidemic of ADD in after they beat Oklahoma 24-14 in the BCS yards this season after starting only three Information: JRD at 324-3389. major league baseball,” said Dr. Gary Wadler, national title game. games in his first two seasons. He gained 218 chairman of the committee that determines Utah, the only team in major college foot- yards against Kentucky. Mini Bruinette dance camp set the banned-substances list for the World Anti- ball to go undefeated this season, got 16 first- Doping Agency. place votes and 1,519 points. TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls High will host the He recommended an independent panel be “I thought we had an outside chance,” Utah M AGIC V ALLEY TFHS Mini Bruinette Dance Camp from 9 established — WADA recommends at least coach Kyle Whittingham said in a telephone Free throw contests scheduled for a.m., to noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Baun three doctors — to review TUE requests in interview with the AP. “There was enough Gymnasium. The camp is open to girls in what he termed “a sport that grew up on gree- national sentiment, I thought we might get today in Twin Falls, Rupert grades K-8. Cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt, nies.” the No. 1 slot. It wasn’t to be.” TWIN FALLS — The Knights of Columbus will snack, two routines and admission to perform “I’ve been in private practice for a lot of Florida won its third AP national champi- host two free throw championships today. The at the Pocatello-Twin Falls boys basketball years. I can count on one hand the number of onship and second in the last three seasons. events are free for boys and girls ages 10-14. In game that evening. Registration begins at 8:30 individuals that have ADD,” he said. “To say Steve Spurrier and Heisman Trophy winner Twin Falls, the contest will run from 10 a.m. to a.m., on the day of the camp. that (7.86 percent) of major league baseball Danny Wuerffel led the Gators to the 1996 title. noon at the St. Edwards Catholic Church Parish Information: Cari Libby at 734-2498. players have attention deficit disorder is cry- Hall Gym. In Rupert, the event will go from 8 ing out of an explanation. It is to me as an Tide’s Coffee to skip senior season a.m. to 1 p.m., at Minico High School. Winners High school tennis clinics available internist so off the map of my own experi- will be eligible for district competition. ence.” TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama running Information: Twin Falls, Dave Ellingsen at TWIN FALLS — The E Street YMCA will be Rob Manfred, baseball’s executive vice pres- back Glen Coffee will skip his senior season to 735-3705. Rupert, 436-0671. holding high-school tennis clinics for the next ident of labor relations, said it would be a mis- enter the NFL draft after a breakout season month. Clinics for beginners are on Mondays take to compare ADHD in baseball with statis- with the Crimson Tide. Castleford holding youth and Thursdays from Jan. 12-Feb. 12, at 4:30-6 tics for the general population.’ Coffee announced his decision Friday, fol- p.m. Intermediate clinics are from 4:30-6 p.m., “We are all male. We are far younger than lowing star offensive lineman Andre Smith basketball sign-ups today Tuesdays and Fridays from Jan. 13-Feb. 13. the general population, and we have far better into professional football. CASTLEFORD — Registration for Castleford Cost is $100. access to medical care than the general popu- “I really enjoyed my time at the University Youth Basketball for boys and girls grades 2-4 Information: 733-4384. lation,” Manfred said. of Alabama, but I think it is the right time for will be held at 1:30 p.m., today in the — Staff and wire reports C4 Saturday, January 10, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Union to file grievance LeBron,Cavs beat up Celtics against Blazers over Miles CLEVELAND — LeBron NEW YORK — The NBA NBA teams warning of legal James scored 38 points, players’ association plans to action if a team were to take harassed Paul Pierce all over file a grievance against the Miles simply to adversely the floor and strengthened Portland Trail Blazers, who impact Portland’s salary cap. his case to be the league’s have threatened “Persons or entities MVP front-runner as the litigation against involved in such conduct Cleveland Cavaliers any NBA club may be individually liable to improved to 19-0 at home by considering the Portland Trail Blazers for beating the staggering signing Darius tortuously interfering with Boston Celtics 98-83 Friday Miles. the Portland Trail Blazers night in a game oozing with The former contract rights and perspec- postseason intensity. Trail Blazers for- tive economic opportuni- James scored 23 in the sec- ward is attempt- ties,” Miller’s e-mail reads, ond half. He added seven ing a comeback according to SI.com and rebounds, six assists, four — a potentially Yahoo.com, which obtained steals and three blocks. very expensive one for the it. “Please be aware that if a After the Cavs had built Blazers — from major knee team engages in such con- their lead to a comfortable 20 surgery. duct, the Portland Trail points in the second half, If Miles plays in two more Blazers will take all necessary Cleveland fans began chanti- games this season, Portland steps to safeguard its rights, ng “M-V-P!” would be on the hook for $18 including, without limita- With James leading the million — the amount tion, litigation.” way, the Cavaliers handed remaining on Miles’ con- the Celtics their second- tract, which would count BARKLEY TO TAKE worst loss of the season and against Portland’s salary cap LEAVE OF ABSENCE dropped them to 2-7 since and force the team to pay Charles Barkley is taking a opening 27-2. luxury tax. leave of absence from the Pierce, who came in aver- “We are shocked at the broadcast booth. aging 19.5 points, was held to brazen attempt by the The announcement by 11 on 4-of-15 shooting. Kevin Portland Trail Blazers to try Turner Sports came Friday, Garnett had 18 points and 15 to prevent Darius Miles from hours after police said the rebounds, and Rajon Rondo continuing his NBA career,” 45-year-old former NBA star added 13 assists for the players’ association director was legally drunk when he Celtics. Billy Hunter said in a state- was arrested Dec. 31 on sus- ment. picion of drunken driving in RAPTORS 103, GRIZZLIES 82 “Their attempt to intimi- Scottsdale, Ariz. TORONTO — Chris Bosh date the other 29 NBA teams Test results show Barkley had 32 points and 10 by threatening frivolous liti- had a blood-alcohol level at rebounds and Andrea gation merely for signing this .149, nearly twice the legal Bargnani added 21 points. capable NBA veteran is a limit of .08 in Arizona. Bosh shot 11-for-13 from clear violation of the anti- Barkley will be off the air the field and 10-for-12 from collusion and other provi- for a minimum of several the line to help Toronto pull sions of our Collective weeks, and no return date away in the fourth quarter Bargaining Agreement. We has been set, a person famil- and extend its home winning will vigorously defend iar with the situation told streak to a season-high three Darius’ rights.” The Associated Press. The games. Hours before Miles cleared person requested anonymity waivers Friday, Portland because he was not author- MAGIC 121, HAWKS 87 team president Larry Miller ized to discuss it. ORLANDO, Fla. — Hedo sent an e-mail to the other 29 — The Associated Press Turkoglu hit all five 3-point attempts, scoring 21 points in AP photo a game Orlando led by 38 at Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce in the second halftime. quarter Friday in Cleveland. Dwight Howard added 16 points and 10 rebounds as in the fourth quarter. Butler scored a season-high Jianlian and Bobby Simmons. Ogilvy makes a bogey but the Magic enjoyed their best The Bulls spent most of the 27 points, and New Orleans Simmons, who finished offensive night, start-to-fin- night picking on the Eastern handed the Los Angeles with 15 points, made a 3- ish, this season. J.J. Redick Conference’s worst team, Clippers their 10th straight pointer with 9 seconds left keeps lead at Kapalua added 15 points and Jameer then hung on after a defen- loss. that tied it at 102 as he ges- Nelson had 14 points and sive lapse allowed the Butler hit six 3-pointers, tured toward the Bucks’ KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — nine assists in Orlando’s 11th Wizards to get back into the also a season high, as the bench after the shot. Geoff Ogilvy three-putted straight home victory. game. Hornets made 11 3s and had his last two holes Friday, seven players score in double PISTONS 93, NUGGETS 90. which ended his impressive 76ERS 93, BOBCATS 87 ROCKETS 98, THUNDER 96 figures. Tyson Chandler had DENVER — Tayshaun streak without a bogey, but PHILADELPHIA — Andre OKLAHOMA CITY — Tracy 13 points and 11 rebounds Prince hit a running jumper didn’t cost him the lead in Miller scored 22 points, McGrady scored 26 points for the Hornets, dunking with 20 seconds left, Aaron the Mercedes-Benz Champ- Thaddeus Young had 15 and and made two critical free three times on alley-oop Afflalo hit six straight free ionship. the Philadelphia 76ers won throws with 8.2 seconds left feeds from Chris Paul. James throws after that, and the Flawless over the first their third straight game. to help Houston win its sec- Posey had 16 points and Paul, Detroit Pistons overcame 30 34 holes, Ogilvy stumbled The Sixers have rapidly put ond straight road game. who played only 29 minutes, points by Chauncey Billups home to a 5-under 68 on a dreary road trip behind McGrady, who had missed had 10. to beat the Denver Nuggets a gorgeous and generous them and won their third two of the Rockets’ previous 93-90 on Friday night in Allen day for scoring, giving him game this week to get out of three games due to a left knee BUCKS 104, NETS 102 Iverson’s return to the Mile a one-shot lead over last place in the Atlantic injury, helped extend MILWAUKEE — Luke High city. D.J. Trahan going into Division and into the Eastern Houston’s winning streak Ridnour’s 5-foot floater with Iverson, making his first the weekend of the PGA Conference playoff race. over the Thunder franchise to 0.5 seconds left lifted the appearance in Denver since Tour’s season-opener at 10 straight games, including Bucks to a 104-102 victory being traded to Detroit for Kapalua. BULLS 98, WIZARDS 86 seven when they played in over the New Jersey Nets on Billups, Antonio McDyess Ogilvy was at 11-under AP photo CHICAGO — Ben Gordon Seattle. Friday night in the first meet- and Cheikh Samb on Nov. 3, 135, still in the lead but los- Geoff Ogilvy hits from the first tee scored 22 points and Chicago ing between the teams since a led the Pistons with 23 points ing a chance to separate of the Plantation Course during the hung on after watching a 21- HORNETS 107, CLIPPERS 80 draft day trade sent Richard — 20 in the second half. himself from the field. second round of the Mercedes-Benz point lead dwindle to seven NEW ORLEANS — Rasual Jefferson to Milwaukee for Yi — The Associated Press Trahan holed a 40-foot Championship golf tournament in eagle putt on the 15th and Kapalua, Hawaii, Friday. closed with a birdie for a 66. Ernie Els, despite missing a the green and knew some- short par putt and dumping thing was wrong when it Buhl a chip into the bunker, did shot up into the air. Instead Continued from page C1 Buhl Invitational enough things right for a 69 of landing in the middle of Friday’s results that left him only two shots the green and rolling toward Through championship quarterfinals that if I lost control of (May) and consolation second round behind. the hole, it stopped 85 feet Team scores then I was done.” 1. Minico, 74 points; 2. Jerome, 64; 3. Challis, 61; 4. Davis Love III birdied the short. There was no such drama Twin Falls, 51; 5. Aberdeen, 50; 6. Mountain Home, last two holes for a 70 and “The wind changed some- 49.5; 7. New Plymouth, 47; 8. (tie) North Fremont and for Joe Hamilton of Twin South Fremont, 46; 10. Shelley, 44; 11. Spring Creek, was among five players at 7- time between the tee shot on Nev., 41; 12. Kimberly, 40; 13. Burley, 34; 14. Snake Falls. Despite not feeling like River, 33.5; 15. Elko, Nev., 21; 16. Valley, 30.5; 17. under 139. Another stroke the 17th and the second shot Wendell, 30; 18. Gooding, 25; 19. Buhl, 23; 20. Declo, he was at his best, the Bruin 22; 21. Filer, 18; 22. Glenns Ferry, 13.5; 23. (tie) Butte back was Boo Weekley, who on the 17th, and we couldn’t 119-pounder set up a semifi- County and Wells, Nev., 6. might have been a little clos- really feel it where we were Championship semifinal matches nal clash with Jerome’s Cory 103 pounds: Kolten Glider, North Fremont, vs. Jaime er except for a four-putt standing,” Ogilvy said. Alonzo, Declo; James Wall, Elko, vs. Casey Ivey, Valley. Cummins with a technical 112: Jonathon Turpin, Snake River, vs. Kelton double bogey from 12 feet His par putt from 5 feet fall victory in the quarterfi- Crittenden, South Fremont; Keenan Allen, Jerome, vs. on the final hole. spun 360 degrees out of the Grayden Bloxham, Challis. 119: Brock Banta, South nals. Fremont, vs. Koltin Kenney, Kimberly; Joe Hamilton, “I pulled the first one, hole for his first bogey of the Twin Falls, vs. Cory Cummins, Jerome. 125: Colby “I feel all right, but I didn’t Searle, Shelley, vs. Ben Morland, Aberdeen; Christian pulled the next one, then I tournament. wrestle well in my first match Parke, Burley, vs. Sam Bishop, North Fremont. 130: done blew my top,” said Stranger still was the Kona Andrew Ringling, Wendell, vs. Tommy Miller, Mountain and still had some spots in Home; Kegan Schell, Minico, vs. Jose Alonzo, Declo. Weekley, who had to settle wind coming off the left on 135: Derek Gerratt, Valley, vs. Tucker Mulberry, my second one,” Hamilton Kimberly; Kaeo Doronio, Mountain Home, vs. Ty Peck, for a 70. the par-5 18th, a direction said. “You’re always a little Aberdeen. 140: Jake Hruza, Minico, vs. Roy Getty, Ogilvy was frustrated, too, Ogilvy never experienced in Challis; Todd Anderson, Twin Falls vs. Nick Wooden, sloppy in the first match but I Spring Creek. 145: Shawn Warren, Aberdeen, vs. Chet and a little perplexed by a his previous two trips to Bergeson, South Fremont; Brandon McBride, Gooding, was still scrambling more vs. Cory Arneson, Challis. 152: Ben Lott, Snake River, sudden shift in the wind off Kapalua. He still reached the vs. Coben Hoch, New Plymouth; Will Bollinger, North than I wanted to in the sec- Fremont, vs. Chase Saxton, Spring Creek. 160: Riley the west coast of Maui that green in two, but his 70-foot ond one. I’ll have to be a lot Argyle, Jerome, vs. Austin Hanney, Shelley; Ryan Slade, could make playing the eagle putt ran 6 feet by the Wendell, vs. Braxton Altom, Kimberly. 171: Scott Jones, better (today).” Snake River, vs. Blake Finney, Buhl; Zak Slotten, Twin Plantation course even trick- hole, and he missed that one Falls, vs. Miguel Simental, Minico. 189: Wade Bennett, Action resumes at 10 a.m., Jerome, vs. Zac Kane, Minico; Nathan Kleffman, ier on the weekend. to settle for par. today, with the champi- Challis, vs. Nick Fleenor, Filer. 215: Nick Martin, Snake JUSTIN JACKSON/Times-News After a 415-yard drive to “I played really, really well River, vs. Kyle Novis, Jerome; Brian Rhodehouse, South onship round slated to get Fremont, vs. Nathan Barclay, Minico. 285: Sylas Minico’s Ramiro Irogas prepares to take down Peter Melrose during the bottom of the hill on the on the front nine,” he said. Gaskins, New Plymouth, vs. Anthony Weeks, Shelley; started around 1:30 p.m. Jamie Folk, Kimberly, vs. Andrew Nash, Spring Creek. their 285-pound match Friday evening in Buhl. 17th, he hit a wedge toward “The finish was a bit rough.” CSI Women Continued from page C1 “It took us a little bit to get Terance Tatum added 14 and can be heard on 1270 Continued from page C1 test this afternoon against playing without leading going,” said Gosar. “Once and John Gabriel 12. CSI’s 7- AM KTFI. didn’t play until early in an Eastern Utah team that scorer Lloyd Harrison, who we got going, we did all foot center Aziz Ndiaye “I know our guys are look- the second half, but hit goes deep into its crowded is out with an injury. Without right.” scored just five points, but ing forward to it,” said four 3-pointers and bench. The game can be Harrison’s 28 points per Montreal started both added five blocks and Gosar. “They’ve been talk- had some dandy assists heard on 1270 AM KTFI. game, CNCC was no match halves with 3-point plays, played a pivotal role in ing about it all week.” to help spur the blowout. for the No. 18 Golden Eagles. the latter hoop and harm keeping 6-foot-10 Spartan “We’re just better when No. 17 CSI 106, Colorado CSI trailed twice in the putting CSI up 46-14. The freshman Jonathan Kirvin No. 18 CSI 90, Colorado she’s in there,” said Rogers. Northwestern CC 48 CNCC (2-112) early going and led just 9-7 game was no closer than a scoreless. Northwestern CC 52 MeChel Hunt scored 12 off Kelsey Samuelson 0 0-1 0, Amanda Brown 0 5-8 5, with 14:03 left in the first 23-point spread from there. Both of Gosar’s assistants, CNCC (2-113) the bench and Nicole Harper Katelyn Coutee 0 1-2 1, Markie Workman 2 4-7 8, Steven Robinson 3 0-0 6, Justin Nixon 1 0-0 2, Matt Carmelita Begay 3 3-4 11, Jill Claunch 3 0-1 9, half. But Byago Diouf hit two The margin grew as large as Russ Beck and Josh Dees, Wright 1 0-0 2, Terance Tatum 5 1-2 14, Daniel added 11 as CSI dominated Danielle Jackson 2 3-5 7, Alex Micklos 3 0-1 7. Johnson 6 4-5 16, John Gabriel 5 1-2 12. CSI (12-33) 3-pointers to highlight a 20- 39 points on a trey by were in Price Friday to scout CSI (14-22) the rebounding, grabbing Kiara Tate 1 0-0 2, Emiliya Yancheva 0 1-2 1, Kalika 2 burst that put CSI in con- Martin, who scored 14 Eastern Utah’s game against Daequon Montreal 8 4-7 21, Jamelle Barrett 1 1-2 61, and used its defense to Tullock 2 2-6 6, MeChel Hunt 5 2-2 12, Martina 3, Charles Odum 4 1-2 9, Byago Diouf 3 0-0 8, Holloway 4 0-0 12, Cassie Wood 1 0-1 2, Noelle trol at 29-9. A 6-0 run to end points after intermission. North Idaho College. Cheyne Martin 5 6-6 18, Jay Watkins 4 3-4 11, Aziz create numerous easy scor- Milicic 3 1-2 6, Nicole Harper 4 2-2 11, LaCale the half pushed the cushion Daniel Johnson’s 16 Today’s battle with Ndiaye 2 1-2 5, Louis Garrett 3 3-3 9, Romario ing chances. Pringle-Buchanan 9 1-1 23, Shauneice Samms 5 1-2 Souza 3 0-0 6. 11, Soana Lucet 6 8-9 20. to 43-14 at intermission. points led CNCC, while Eastern Utah tips at 5 p.m. Halftime: CSI 43, CNCC 14. CSI will face a tougher Halftime: CSI 51, CNCC 20. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Saturday, January 10, 2009 C5 Florida vs. USC — it’ll happen ... someday By Ralph D. Russo national title contenders, into All-Americans, then championship trophies. Associated Press writer and ends with the Trojans send them off to the NFL. The Scary good. playing as well as any team conveyor belt never stops. The 2008 national champi- MIAMI — As the confetti in the country. From Carson Palmer to ons had no seniors listed was being swept up from Yet their last national title Matt Leinart to John David among the 23 players on the Florida’s college football’s final party was in 2004. Texas’ Vince Booty to Mark Sanchez. Next defensive depth chart. Unless Jeffery Demps of the season, it was impos- Young ripped what would to enter the machine: All-American linebacker holds the sible not to be left wanting have been a third straight California high schooler Brandon Spikes skips his sen- championship more. crown away from them in Matt Barkley. The nation’s ior year, the unit that held the trophy after Fans of Utah and Texas 2005. In the last seven sea- top quarterback prospect is highest-scoring team in certainly felt less than satis- sons, USC has finished expected on campus by fall if NCAA history to 14 points Florida fied. For most of us, though, ranked no lower than fourth. not sooner. Thursday night will return to defeated only one thing could fill that No. 3 is where the Trojans Meyer’s machine is just preseason practice intact. Oklahoma 24- empty space: Florida vs. landed in the final AP Top 25 getting cranked up. In 2006, The Gators defense could be 14 in the BCS Southern California. when the last vote was he felt as if Florida was a on the level with this season’s Championship Pete Carroll’s West Coast counted early Friday morn- great team, but not a great USC defense, that allowed 9.0 NCAA college Empire against Urban ing. program. Most of the players points per game. football game Meyer’s emerging dynasty in “If we had a playoff sys- had been recruited by his On the offensive side, Southeast. tem,” Carroll told the AP ear- predecessor, Ron Zook, and Florida will have a bit more Thursday in It didn’t happen this sea- lier this week, “I don’t know many of its stars jumped turnover. Sensational speed- Miami. son — the Gators beat that we wouldn’t have four early to the NFL after beating ster Percy Harvin is a good Oklahoma Thursday night or five (national titles).” Ohio State in the title game. bet to make his junior sea- 24-14 to win their second Carroll built his kingdom Now he’s got something son his last in college. national championship in with boundless energy, bal- built to last. And, of course, the great AP photo three seasons — but it’s a ancing tenacious competi- “I see good young players. Tim Tebow could leave early, matchup that seems des- tiveness and California cool. I see a recruiting base that’s too. The Gators will be enormous returned to play with Reggie tined to happen. The USC machine runs like solid. I see a program that’s If Tebow returns, Florida favorites to win the national Bush and LenDale White Every year begins with this: Bring in the bluest of the set now. We’re good,” he said will be preseason No. 1 next title, much the way USC was and form one of the great USC on the short list of blue chip recruits, turn them Friday after collecting his season and it won’t be close. in ‘05, when Leinart offenses ever. Newcomers abound on All-Pro team BYU’s Austin Collie Ravens’ Reed to enter NFL draft unanimous PROVO, Utah — Brigham say he swerved his car into a Young’s Austin Collie says he group of people while leav- will skip his senior season ing, causing injury. selection and enter the NFL draft. In a separate case, police The 6-foot-2, 206-pound said Eteuati helped his NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — wide receiver from El Dorado friends shoplift from a store A changing of the guard — Hills, Calif., led the nation in where he worked. He plead- and tackles and running total receiving yards (1,538) ed guilty to misdemeanor backs and receivers — saw 15 and receiving yards per game communications fraud. first-timers make The (118.31) as a junior in 2008 Associated Press 2008 NFL with 106 receptions, includ- FLORIDA STATE’S BOWDEN All-Pro team announced ing 15 for touchdowns. COMING BACK FOR 34TH SEASON Friday. Collie averaged 162.46 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — While such standbys as yards per game to rank 12th Bobby Bowden says he’ll be three-time NFL Most in the nation while helping back for a 34th season as Valuable Player Peyton BYU to a 10-3 record and No. coach at Florida State. Manning and six-time All- 16 ranking in the final BCS The 79-year-old Bowden Pro Ray Lewis made the standings. said Friday that details of his squad, there was plenty of Collie tied the NCAA record new contract are being final- room for newcomers. Ten of in 2008 with 11 consecutive ized. He also said his long- the 14 offensive players and games of 100 or more receiv- time defensive coordinator five of the 13 on defense had ing yards. Mickey Andrews will return. AP photo never been All-Pros. Collie earned second-team Bowden’s 382 career wins Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed was a unanimous selection to the NFL All-Pro team by a nationwide panel of And there was room for All-MWC honors with 56 are one fewer than Penn one unanimous selection by 50 sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the NFL. catches for 946 yards as a State’s 82-year-old Joe a nationwide panel of 50 two of the newcomers: cor- Other first-timers on the New York Jets. sophomore after returning Paterno, who is the win- sportswriters and broadcast- nerbacks Cortland Finnegan defense were Pittsburgh out- “When you think about the from a two-year Mormon ningest coach in major col- ers who cover the NFL: safety of Tennessee and Nnamdi side linebacker James Pro Bowl, it’s the coaches, church mission in Argentina. lege football. Ed Reed, Lewis’ teammate in Asomugha of Oakland. Harrison, the AP Defensive players and fans voting and Baltimore. “Wow. I don’t know if you Player of the Year; end Justin recognizing you to represent MISSOURI RECEIVER CLEMSON HIRES ALABAMA’S “He has a tremendous feel can put that into words,” said Tuck of the New York Giants; your conference,” said MACLIN TURNING PRO STEELE TO LEAD DEFENSE for the game,” Ravens coach Finnegan, a seventh-round and inside linebacker Jon Washington, who averaged COLUMBIA, Mo. — COLUMBIA, S.C. — John Harbaugh said of Reed, draft pick in 2006. “That’s a Beason of Carolina. 25.6 yards per kickoff run- Outrunning defenses came Clemson hired Alabama’s who made his third All-Pro goal guys want to obtain in “To get the whole swath in back, with one touchdown, easy for Missouri wide Kevin Steele on Friday as squad. “Very, very intelligent their years of playing football. one year, that’s great,” and 10.4 on punt returns. receiver and return specialist defensive coordinator under player, studies it as well or That’s the best of the best. Harrison said. “But with the AP All-Pro team Jeremy Maclin. Saying good- coach Dabo Swinney. better than anybody. And he’s That’s humbling to ever think The slew of new All-Pros on you’re representing the bye was the hard part. Steele most recently served a highly disciplined player. you could be voted on for offense included running whole league, that’s a pretty The two-time All- as head coach of the defense He plays his position as well that. I didn’t look at that as a backs Michael Turner of sweet deal.” American announced his for the Crimson Tide, who as anybody I’ve ever seen.” goal this year.” Atlanta and Adrian Peterson Also getting a sweet deal widely expected decision to were ranked No. 1 for much Reed certainly did that this Asomugha becomes a free of Minnesota; fullback Le’Ron were six repeaters from last turn pro Friday — but not of the season and finished year with nine interceptions, agent after the season and McClain of Baltimore; wide- year’s team: Reed, Dallas line- before breaking down in 12-2. and he had two, including will be able to write All-Pro outs Larry Fitzgerald of backer DeMarcus Ware; tears at the microphone one returned for a touch- on his resume. Arizona and Andre Johnson defensive tackles Albert before a crowd of reporters, UMASS COACH RESIGNS TO down, in a wild-card playoff “The timing is good,” he of Houston; tackles Michael Haynesworth of Tennessee grateful teammates and BECOME TERPS’ D COORDINATOR win over Miami last week- said. “I think it’s always good Roos of Tennessee and Jordan and Kevin Williams of coaches. AMHERST, Mass. — end. to have certain things in your Gross of Carolina; guard Chris Minnesota; defensive end “This decision hasn’t been Massachusetts football coach Reed was joined in the sec- back pocket as far as leverage Snee of the Giants; placekick- Jared Allen of Minnesota, easy,” Maclin said, adding Don Brown has resigned to ondary by Pittsburgh safety and negotiating. It was my er Stephen Gostkowski of who was with the Chiefs in that he didn’t completely become the defensive coor- Troy Polamalu, making his fourth year the first time I New England; and kick 2007; and Vikings guard Steve make up his mind until 10 dinator at Maryland. second All-Pro squad, and made All-Pro.” returner Leon Washington of Hutchinson. minutes before the news In his five seasons as head conference. “As much as I coach, Brown went 43-19 love you guys ... I feel like I’m leading the Minutemen to ready for the next level.” two NCAA tournaments, people said we couldn’t do as won 10 of its last 12 and three in their 27-9 wild-card win The 6-foot-1, 200-pound including the 2006 NCAA title an offense ...” Titans line- straight. last Sunday, and that’s what Maclin scored 17 touch- game. In 2006 and 2007, Shot backer Keith Bulluck said. “This defense is totally dif- they hope to do to Collins. downs and caught 102 passes Brown led UMass to a 23-5 Continued from page C1 Collins threw for 2,676 ferent. We’ve got a totally dif- “We respect the fact that he for Missouri this season overall record with a 14-0 much about the personal side yards with 12 touchdowns ferent mind-set. We’re a total- takes care of the football very while leading the nation in mark at home. of things,” Collins said. “It’s a and only seven interceptions ly different team than we well,” Baltimore coach John all-purpose yardage. big game for us. I want to win this season with an 80.2 pass- were in 2000, and (there are) Harbaugh said. “It’s been a CAL POLY HIRES it. That’s the bottom line.” er rating that is the third totally different people on big part of their success, and WEBER ST. PLAYER GETS TIM WALSH AS COACH Collins is a big reason the highest of his career. He’s their side, as well. Our job is it’s going to be a challenge for 60 DAYS IN JAIL SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Titans (13-3) are hosting looked nothing like the quar- to stay focused on the now. us.” FARMINGTON, Utah — A Cal Poly found its new coach Saturday’s AFC divisional terback the Ravens harassed Yesterday is gone. Let’s leave Switching to Collins gave Weber State University foot- at the school that wooed its playoff as the No. 1 seed. He into a measly 7.1 passer rat- it there,” Lewis said. Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher a ball player has been sen- old one, hiring Army offen- entered the season opener ing in winning that Super Baltimore didn’t sack veteran who understands tenced to 60 days in jail and sive coordinator Tim Walsh when Vince Young sprained Bowl 34-7. Collins, the quarterback not what he has around him. ordered to pay more than two weeks after Rich Ellerson his knee, then went 12-3 as a “I didn’t play very well,” known for his legs, once in Fisher also likes Collins’ com- $300,000 in restitution in two left the Mustangs to take over starter. Collins exorcised Collins said of that game. October. But Collins had reg- posure in helping the Titans separate cases. the Cadets. some of his demons with “Obviously, it was a tough ular center Kevin Mawae in earn home-field advantage. Bryant Eteuati, 21, pleaded The 54-year-old Walsh Baltimore on Oct. 5 when he day. We played a good front of him for that game. “It’s certainly helped him guilty in November to two spent the last two years at led the Titans to 10 fourth- defense and it was their year. The All-Pro is out with an this year in a lot of unusual class A misdemeanor charges Army, where he was also quarter points in beating the Hats off to them.” elbow injury now. situations that we faced for reckless endangerment quarterbacks coach. Before Ravens 13-10. Ravens linebacker Ray Overall, Collins is 2-2 throughout the season. He’s and failure to remain at the that he coached Portland “Kerry did a great job com- Lewis isn’t looking back against the Ravens, with only poised and calm and doesn’t scene of an accident. State from 1993-2006 and ing in managing a lot of foot- either. He’s more interested in three touchdown passes and get rattled. And he believes Prosecutors said Eteuati Sonoma State from 1989-92, ball games, winning a lot by being a step away from his eight interceptions. it’s OK to throw the ball away was part of a group of people with his teams compiling a passing the ball or whatever second AFC championship The Ravens did intercept and come back and fight watching a fight on July 1 117-82 record. he had to do, doing the things game with a team that has Chad Pennington four times again,” Fisher said. when he was attacked. They — The Associated Press

franchise history. Despite their West Coast the third quarter. But then two touchdown catches. they realize what’s at stake,” “That jubilation that you bias, the Cardinals (10-7) say came the miscues. “But other than that, I think Panthers safety Chris Harris Hex felt after that win last week, I they’re confident heading to Turnovers, missed tackles we did what we wanted to.” said. “We’ve got enough Continued from page C1 mean it’s indescribable — Charlotte. Unlike that ugly and Smith’s 65-yard touch- Arizona won’t know if older guys who know they homecoming opponent. and that was only a first- 56-35 loss at the New York down catch put Carolina Boldin will play until he might not ever get this A week after winning their round win,” Cardinals Jets, the 48-20 meltdown at ahead to stay in a 27-23 win tests his strained left opportunity again.” first home playoff game in 61 receiver Larry Fitzgerald said Philadelphia and the 47-7 despite Warner’s 381 yards hamstring before the One of those old guys cele- years, the Cardinals venture of the 30-24 victory over the embarrassment in the snow passing. game Saturday, where rain is brates his birthday Saturday. to Bank of America Stadium Falcons in front of the at New England, the “We were able to move the in the forecast and the Jake Delhomme turns 34 — where Carolina went 8-0 Arizona fans. “I can’t imag- Cardinals came close to win- ball up and down the field, Panthers (12-4) enter as a and hopes to add to his during the regular season — ine winning this game or to ning here in October. kind of shot ourselves in the 10-point favorite in their impressive playoff resume to try to end their road hex win the Super Bowl, I just Behind Kurt Warner and foot with turnovers in the first home playoff game in against Warner, his former and win consecutive playoff can’t imagine how intense his band of dominant red zone,” said receiver five years. NFL Europe teammate and a games for the first time in that would feel.” receivers, Arizona led 17-3 in Anquan Boldin, who had “Guys are focused, and friend. C6 Saturday, January 10, 2009 IDAHO Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho By Kristin Rodine Idaho Statesman Owner: BOISE (AP) — A young man in a dark blue hoodie Idaho’s gang law cuts down a Caldwell alley, glancing behind him as a Talks with white sedan glides onto the gravel. He stops with a look of potential nervous resignation. The — gang-busting car’s unmarked, but he knows who’s in it and what the driver wants. Tamarack Sgt. Joey Hoadley, head of Caldwell’s Street Crimes Unit, gets out and quizzes or profiling? the young man in a familiar, buyer fail friendly tone. Hoadley asks the dark- By John Miller haired young man about his Associated Press writer destination, his probation status, his garb — “You know BOISE — One of Tamarack what blue will get you.’’ Resort’s owners conceded Hoadley pats him down to Friday that his talks with a make sure the cell phone in AP photo potential buyer have col- his pocket is just that. Asked Fernando Martinez, 20, stands in front of lapsed, a blow to efforts to if he has any new tattoos, the his fiance’s Grand Cherokee in Nampa in salvage the millions he’s young man says “no’’ and December. He said he is frequently pulled invested in the central Idaho bares his skin to demon- over by police, who ask him if he’s in a gang ski, golf and lakefront resort. strate. He agrees to have his and want to take his picture, something he Also, a judge in Boise this picture taken and readily adamantly refuses. week reserved March 2010 for gives Hoadley his cell phone a foreclosure trial on the number. vacation getaway 90 miles The young man smiles Cpl. Jason Cantrell, a gang Hoadley agreed. “We’re not north of Boise, though affably but frequently looks To some Treasure Valley residents, the officer with Nampa Police just looking for baggy pants Zurich-based bank Credit down the alley to see who Department’s Special and a crooked hat. Suisse, dozens of lienholders, might be watching. He’s enforcement of the Idaho Criminal Gang Investigations Unit, agreed: “If you’re not a gang mem- and the courts may resolve walking through the alley, he “We’re not giving them free- ber, you should have no about $300 million worth of says, to avoid a gang house Enforcement Act smacks of profiling: bies for admitting being a worry about being docu- delinquent loans and con- on the next street. He’s stay- unfair targeting of people because of how gang member.’’ mented.’’ struction payments — and ing away from that life, he Cantrell and Hoadley both Morales said the emphasis who winds up with Tamarack says. they look, where they live or who they said police don’t need to on putting gangsters behind assets — well before then. They shake hands. pressure someone to admit bars comes at the expense of Jean-Pierre Boespflug, “Stay out of trouble, man,’’ hang out with. They question the law’s gang affiliation: If he or she’s other types of programs to Tamarack’s largest sharehold- Hoadley says. He gets back a member, officers will be steer low-income young er, said two months ago he into the car and fills out a effectiveness and fairness. able to prove it one way or people away from crime and still held out hopes of finding manila card that will go into another. into productive lives. a buyer. Now, however, he a file bearing the name of with the Canyon County “It further pushes youth “It’s a matter of time,’’ For OG’s Academy, the said talks with HDG Mansur that young man, one of Sheriff’s Office, said he into the margins, labels Hoadley said. opposite appears to be true, Capital Group LLC, with about 500 people known to believes there has been them and criminalizes Under the Gang Torrano said. London, New York, Dubai Caldwell police as docu- racial profiling by county them,’’ he said. Enforcement Act, police can One major advantage to and Indianapolis offices, fell mented gang members. officers in the past, stopping And, he said, putting document a gang member if the new gang law, he said, is short in late November, due It’s a routine encounter, people for what was face- someone on a gang list the individual “engages in a that it helps take gang lead- to credit-market turbulence, one repeated daily by gang- tiously termed “driving doesn’t just label them with pattern of criminal activity’’ ers off the streets. And that the precarious state of resort specialist officers in Nampa while brown.’’ But that prac- law enforcement: It could and meets two or more spe- makes it more likely that real estate, and Tamarack’s and Caldwell. Officers look tice has been eliminated, he affect whether they can get a cific criteria. For example, if less-committed members unresolved financial prob- for telltale signs, take said. job and how they’re viewed someone has been arrested will be receptive to programs lems. scrupulous notes and build There’s a difference in the community. more than once for crimes in like OG’s Academy. “They say they want to files. Once someone meets at between profiling, he said, “I think there is a problem the company of document- “Now when we say we come back as soon as they least two criteria under the and following officers’ with gang activity here,’’ ed gang members and have an alternative, they see a bottom to the market,’’ 2-year-old Idaho Criminal instincts and training. Serrano said. “But the Gang adopts a gang’s style of dress, don’t just blow us off,’’ Boespflug told The Gang Enforcement Act, he or “It’s that first two seconds Enforcement Act has afford- hand signs or tattoos, that Torrano said. Associated Press. “They she can be documented as a after someone sees a police ed police officers the license person could be document- He said his program has a maintain a dialogue with gang member and risks officer that tells you what’s to beef up their numbers on ed. pretty good relationship Credit Suisse.’’ longer jail time if convicted what,’’ Deulen said. “It’s a gang lists at the expense of Hoadley said the new gang with police, “considering The AP confirmed HDG of a crime. hard balance between our people whose crime was law has been great for offi- that we cater to the people Mansur’s interest in Lawmakers, enforcement civil rights and the need to eventually dropped in cers trying to put a damper they’re chasing down the Tamarack independently. officials and city leaders police. Catching the crimi- court.’’ on gang crime. streets all the time.’’ Mansur, whose Web site have lauded the new gang nal should never become Fernando Martinez, 20, is “We use the tools that we says its international real law for providing more tools the ultimate goal over pro- a lifelong Nampan who have, and we use them by Knowing the players estate investments over the to fight Southwest Idaho’s tecting people’s rights.’’ doesn’t speak Spanish but is the book.’’ last 25 years have totaled $5.9 growing gang problem. The sheriff’s office has proud of his Hispanic her- It’s not just young Cruising through the billion, didn’t immediately But to some Treasure deputies who focus on itage. He loves fixing up low- Hispanic men who complain streets of his hometown on a return a phone call or e-mails Valley residents, the law’s gangs, he said, but it does rider cars and playing loud of being unfairly targeted. recent Tuesday, Sgt. Hoadley seeking comment. enforcement smacks of pro- not keep files of document- music, and tattoos on his Lisa Ramirez, a 47-year- knows the places and the Tamarack is currently filing: unfair targeting of ed gang members. neck proclaim him “100% old state employee, recalls a players. Many of the people being run by a receiver after people because of how they Estella Zamora, a long- Chicano.’’ 2006 incident when a he stops aren’t strangers: He running out of money from a look, where they live or who time Caldwell resident and Other tattoos, fading but Nampa police officer pulled knows their nicknames, their $250 million syndicated con- they hang out with. They president of the Idaho still evident on his hands, her over on Nampa-Caldwell rap sheets, and where their struction loan, then failing to question the law’s effective- Human Rights Commission, are more problematic — Boulevard when she was families live. One teen greets make repayments. Work on ness and fairness. said she has heard rum- obvious symbols of affilia- driving her then-new car him with a cheery, “Do I got its centerpiece Village Plaza blings from people in the tion to a specific gang. But with her daughters. The offi- any warrants?’’ (The answer ground to a halt early last Some feel pressured community who feel their that’s about five years in the cer said he stopped her was no.) year, tennis stars Steffi Graf children have been unfairly past, Martinez said, before because her “license plates Others spark the Caldwell and Andre Agassi bolted from Some area residents say targeted, but no specific he fell in love and got a job. were not properly dis- officer’s interest simply by a luxury hotel project and they have no connection to complaints have been “I got out of that gang stuff played,’’ she said, but she where they are, what they’re banks foreclosed on a confer- gangs but have been lodged with the human when I was 15, when I knew believed she was pulled over doing, how they’re dressed. ence center and employee stopped for very minor rights commission. I had better priorities to do, because there were more At one point, Hoadley looks housing at the site. offenses and asked to admit “If it is happening, it does like a family and a future,’’ than two Hispanic people in in his rearview mirror to see a Credit Suisse, which is gang membership. cause me concern,’’ she he said. the car. Camaro pull away from the working on behalf of holders Pulling someone over on a said. “But I can’t say I’ve Both the job and the “I told him (the officer) I curb without signaling. He of the syndicated loan, sued minor offense, then keeping heard it has actually hap- woman are still mainstays in felt discriminated against. lets the car pass, then flips on in March 2008, asking a judge an eye out for something pened.’’ his life, he said. The couple He said, ‘I’m offended.’ I told his lights. The car had been to let it foreclose on the prop- bigger is a time-honored Steve Torrano, executive have two children, own their him, ‘Try being Mexican.’’’ parked the wrong direction in erty and collect more than police tactic that helps offi- director of Original home and are looking About a year ago, Ramirez front of a house known for $270 million now owed for cers solve crimes. But Ray Gangster’s Basic Academy of toward the future. said, one of her daughters drug activity. He pulls it over the loan and interest. And Serrano says Idaho’s Gang Development in Nampa, was in a car with friends, to check the driver out. contractors hired to do con- Enforcement Act is too arbi- recognizes the concerns Constantly in court returning from the funeral of A quick computer check struction work and other trary and puts unfair scruti- about the gang law but also a purported gang member, determines that the driver, a projects at Tamarack Resort ny on young Hispanic sees its benefits. OG’s To preserve that future, when they were pulled over Hispanic man who looks to also have filed more than 70 males. Academy is for gang mem- he’s determined to keep off by Caldwell police who be in his 30s, is a documented liens, valued at as much as Serrano, valedictorian bers and others who don’t the list of documented gang asked them about gang affil- gang member from San Diego $22 million, after Tamarack from Nampa High School’s thrive in traditional schools, members, but feels like iation and wanted to take on felony probation for firing stopped paying its bills. Class of 2000, recently helping them get GEDs or police are working against their photos. The officers gunshots into a vehicle. On Thursday, Idaho 4th returned to his hometown diplomas and to find pro- him. Between October 2007 ultimately left her daughter Hoadley searches the Camaro District Judge Patrick Owen, after conducting AIDS ductive paths. and October 2008, Nampa alone but hassled some of while its driver sits on the who is overseeing the foreclo- research in Africa and says After Serrano shared his police have ticketed the other occupants, she curb, looking glum. The man sure case, set aside March he was alarmed by the num- concerns with Torrano Martinez six times for minor said. grumbles about being 2010 for a trial on any unre- ber of stories he heard about about the Gang offenses — too-loud music, a Sgt. Hoadley remembers a stopped, saying he’s tired of solved issues. Lienholders are people being targeted under Enforcement Act, Torrano nonfunctioning muffler, fail- traffic stop matching that being harassed. being asked to disclose infor- the state’s new gang law. asked academy students ure to provide proof of insur- description, and said officers “This is our way of making mation on their claims to the “At first I was skeptical,’’ and tutors if they felt they ance or carry his driver’s took the photos to show to sure you stay in line,’’ Hoadley judge, in part to help estab- he said. “I figured they must had been profiled. Some license with him, reckless some of the passengers’ pro- replies, then lets the man go lish a hierarchy of who is enti- have asked for it. But the said they had. driving. Each time he has bation officers, because without a ticket. tled to receive money first. stories started coming up But in general, he said, he gone to court and pleaded there were documented more and more.’’ hasn’t seen it as a problem. not guilty; court records gang members in the car, Serrano ended up writing Once teens and young show five of those six and being in a vehicle — or a report that raises ques- adults get into the academy charges were dismissed. at a funeral — in the compa- tions about the law’s effec- and start working toward a He said he is frequently ny of gang members violated tiveness and application. future, he said, local police pulled over by police, who the other teens’ probation. Leo Morales, a former “tend not to continue to ask him if he’s in a gang and Wilder resident who works harass them.’’ want to take his picture, ‘You can tell what’s what’ for the Idaho Community “The act does have some something he adamantly Action Network, also takes teeth in it, and for good rea- refuses. Serrano said he thinks issue with the gang law. son,’’ Torrano said. “I think He also said officers have documentation lists are “I think it was flawed from they have done a good job offered not to ticket him if he swollen with people who Winter ALERT! its conception,’’ Morales enforcing that.’’ lets them take his picture aren’t core gang members said. “It really had racial pro- and put him in the gang files. but just look the part enough Don’t wait until the last minute! filing written all over it.’’ More harm than good? “I don’t want to be stereo- to attract the interest of Police say their enforce- typed as a gang member,’’ police. Start now, beat the rush, ment does not focus on race. A dramatic rise in Canyon Martinez said. “I’ll take the But associations, clothing Most Canyon County gangs County gang violence in ticket.’’ and tattoos are big parts of prepare for winter. are Hispanic, however, 2004 helped fuel the effort Serrano and Morales said gang identity, Cantrell said, which means that most gang for new legal tools, but they’ve heard numerous and trained officers can WINDOWS • DOORS • GARAGE DOORS enforcement and officer Morales fears the resultant accounts of local police readily tell the difference 1029 Overland Avenue • Burley contacts involve people of Gang Enforcement Act fos- making similar offers, but between a gangster and Hispanic background. ters an antagonistic rela- police say that’s not how someone who just happens Contact Ben or Russ… at “It’s not about the color of tionship between Hispanic they do business. to wear a signature color or their skin, it’s about the youths and law enforcement “It’s not ‘Let’s Make a style of clothes. color of their rags,’’ Hoadley that could ultimately work Deal,’’’ Hoadley said. “If we “With just the experience 678-1459 said. against efforts to keep kids have reason to write you a we’ve had on the street, you Gary Deulen, chief deputy on the right side of the law. ticket, we’re going to do it.’’ can tell what’s what,’’ Covering the communities of Acequia, Albion, Burley, Declo, C7 Heyburn, Malta, Minidoka, Oakley, Paul, Rupert SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2009

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The first baby of 2009 born at Cassia Never too Regional Medical It’sIt’s aa boyboy Center was Benton Carraway, son of Scott and Mikhael Carraway of Burley. early to think Benton weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Pictured are Scott, Mikhael, about college Benton and Lisa Taylor, president of By John Kontos This doesn’t necessarily Cassia Regional For the TimesNews mean a four-year degree or Medical Center even a two-year degree, but Volunteers. Taylor he holidays are over, at least some sort of techni- presented the par- the Christmas stuff is cal education. ents with donated T put away for another When a student graduates gifts from the volun- year, the bills have not yet from Mount Harrison teers as well as area come to remind us how Junior/Senior High School in much we spent, and the Rupert, they have had the businesses. country is on the verge of an opportunity to interact with historic change with the the College of Southern inauguration of President Idaho at least four or five Barack Obama. What does times. This is a luxury that Courtesy photo this mean for us in the Magic we have because of our Valley? That truly is an small size. Many students unknown, but we do know think that they can’t do it or that life will go on. they can’t afford it. In today’s The first day back from world, they can’t afford not D E M ARY L IBRARY BOOK NOTES Christmas break, I had the to. Here are the most recent Lisa M. Schab straight line, expect rain; Easy: Free Energy from Solar, opportunity to talk to my CSI has an awesome coun- book notes from the DeMary A workbook to help teens Never wear a hat that has Wind, Hydropower, and careers class about my own selor, Lyle Bloxham, who is Memorial Library in Rupert: overcome depression, deal more character than you do; Other Alternative Energy career. I looked out upon the willing to assist anyone with with sad and difficult feel- When giving a child two Sources,” “PowerPoint 2007 faces of my students and the process of applying for “Do It Yourself Guide to ings, be more assertive, options, make sure they’re Graphics & Animation Made saw myself way back when. college. He is especially Biodiesel” by Guy Purcella make new friends and get both acceptable to you; Easy,” “Children’s Writer’s & Not out of high school yet, knowledgeable with the Your alternative fuel solu- help when they need it. Choose a puppy whose tail Illustrator’s Market 2009,” facing the unknown and not financial aid issues of col- tion for saving money, wags in sync with its stride “Intermediate English sure what I was going to do lege. He has told our stu- reducing oil dependency “Rules of Thumb” by Tom — a sign of calmness. Grammar for ESL Learners,” or be. dents that he doesn’t care and helping the planet. Parker “The Orange Code: How ING What will these students where they go, just that they Full of little gems such as: Non-Fiction titles: Direct Succeeded by Being a be doing when they are my do go and he will assist “Beyond the Blues” by When ants travel in a “Renewable Energy Made Rebel with a Cause.” age, I wonder. What we them. advocate and push our stu- For parents who have sen- dents to do is to not only to iors graduating from high graduate from high school, school this spring, it’s but to continue on to some already time to be thinking COMMUNITY NEWS post-high school education. about college. I have a senior I would hope that all parents at home and we’re going German sausage photos between folders and the center. The cost for class For partners and more would advocate the best for through the process now. I creating slide shows and materials is $12 for AARP information: Steve Sams, their children. hope that those of you in supper held in Paul compact disks. The down- members and $14 for non- 878-3997 or Vera Mai, 436- In the current economic this same situation will do The Paul Congregational loadable program can treat members. 4163. landscape, our youth need to the same. Church will host its 47th red eye, crop, lighten or Reservations: 678-9138 or be able to compete in the annual German sausage darken and email photos. 878-8646. CSI M-C offers world markets. To be com- John Kontos is principal of supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. The cost is $30. Classes petitive education beyond Mount Harrison Junior/ 20 at the church, 121 N. have size limitations and BJ Duplicate Bridge blogging class high school is a necessity. Senior High School in Rupert. Second St. W., Paul. early registration is recom- The College of Southern Free-will offering accept- mended. For more infor- announces results Idaho Mini-Cassia Center is ed. German sausage will also mation or to register by The BJ Duplicate Bridge offering a new computer be sold by the pound. phone using a credit card: Club in Rupert announced class for individuals to learn Information: Dan, 438- 678-1400. the results of Tuesday play. to blog. 5127. North-South: 1. Steve Blogging classes will be Drivers safety class Sams and Loretta from 7 to 9 p.m. on Francisco celebrates CSI M-C offers Klingenberg, 2. (tie) Nanette Wednesdays, Jan. 21 to Feb. held in Burley Woodland and Vera Mai, 11. Lance Pincock will photo class The AARP Drivers Safety George and Nancy Gibson, introduce participants to a her 90th birthday The College of Southern Program class will be held 3. Bill Goodman and variety of sites and safe use Idaho Mini-Cassia center is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. Mildred Wolf. practices. Muriel Francisco will celebrate her 90th offering a Quick Picasa 17, at Golden Heritage East-West: 1. Peggy Payne Blogging is a growing birthday at an open house from noon to Photos class from 7 to 9 Senior Center, 2421 and Dona Kunau, 2. Eunice computer trend for all ages. 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Paul United p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 to Overland Ave., Burley. Merrigan and Barbara Newspapers, news net- Methodist Church, 127 W. Clark St. Feb. 3. There will be approxi- Carney, 3. Dot Creason and works and television shows The event will be hosted by her chil- The three-week course mately an hour break for Jackie Brown, 4. Leo and use blogging to increase fan dren, Tom Francisco of Denver, Jerry and covers transferring photos lunch. Bring a lunch or Donna Moore. interaction. Cindy Francisco and Jim and Judy Brown from camera to computer, there are several restaurants Games are held at 1 p.m. The cost is $40. of Paul. organizing photos, moving within walking distance of Tuesdays at the Rupert Elks. Information: 678-1400. The family requests no gifts, cards are welcome. Francisco

Minidoka 4-H awards youth Fed has ‘obligation’ to hire veterans Local youth were recog- It is awarded to sophomores, In April Sen. Charles ernment has a special obli- been disrupted. The sensa- nized recently at the juniors and seniors on the Grassley, R-Iowa, wants all VETERANS CORNER gation to look to veterans tion can cause nausea, Minidoka County 4-H basis of leadership and char- federal agencies to estab- first when federal jobs vomiting and sweating. Ear awards night held at the acter. They seek those who lish a goal that 10 percent George Schwindeman come open,” Grassley infections and aging also McGregor Center in Rupert. are committed to develop- of all their new hires be vet- wrote. can cause the problem. The Idaho 4-H Key award ing their abilities and their erans. Commission were veterans. Harvard Women’s Health gives recognition to 4-H characters, to being the best Grassley wrote to Grassley also pointed out Vertigo sufferers Watch reports in its August members who have they can be, to leading bal- President Bush Feb. 27 and that a third of the cabinet issue that a series of single achieved significant leader- anced lives and to making a again April 2, noting that departments and more may have new fix head movements can fix ship in the club and in the positive difference in their 46.4 percent of new hires in than half of independent One symptom of trau- the problem. Doing this county. The award is a gold schools. the Air Force civilian ranks agencies fell short of the 10 matic brain injury is verti- shifts dislodged crystals key charm for girls and a tie The award includes a per- in 2006 were veterans. By percent goal. go, a feeling that one is from the inner ear canal tack for boys along with a sonalized award certificate comparison, only 4.4 per- “Because the nature of spinning or one’s sur- into another area of the certificate. This year’s recipi- and a hardbound copy of cent of new employees at the military service can roundings are spinning. ear, where they are ent was Ashley Hulet. William H. Danforth’s moti- the Department of Health make it more difficult for According to Harvard absorbed. The American Youth vational book, “I Dare You!” and Human Services and veterans to find employ- Medical School, it may be Foundation sponsors the I Megan Osterhout was pre- only 1.6 percent of new ment after separating from because the normal move- George Schwindeman is a Dare You Leadership Award. sented this award. hires at the Federal Trade the service, the federal gov- ment in the inner ear has veteran who lives in Rupert. Medication stew causes nightmares and hair loss DEAR DR. GOTT: Six two fish-oil tablets, a 400 IU when a person has an rate and swelling around the tion. Adverse reactions months ago, I was diagnosed cod-liver-oil tablet, four cal- underactive thyroid gland. eyes are often reported. include headache, insomnia, with hypothyroidism, for ASK DR. cium with vitamin D pills, Most cases are caused by the Now, let’s take a look at a palpitations, decreased which I have been on GOTT magnesium, an 81-milligram gland itself; however, certain few of your medications. bone-mineral density, Synthroid. My biggest con- aspirin, 1,000 milligrams diseases and some medica- Timolol can cause depres- weight loss, anxiety and cern is hair thinning, to the Dr. Peter niacin and echinacea. My tions can decrease thyroid sion, glaucoma, cold hands more. I believe your timolol point of having to use a hair- doctor doesn’t endorse vita- function. and feet, cardiac arrhyth- is directly related to your piece and wig at times. Gott mins, but I’ve taken them for Symptoms vary, but hair mias and nightmares. nightmares. And, if we can Further, I have nightmares 60 years. I’m told I look 55 loss and thinning are com- Synthroid therapy can be pinpoint Synthroid for your and want to know when they and attribute that to good mon. Weight gain, cold intol- responsible for hair loss hair loss, we have that will stop. for high cholesterol and genes. erance, fatigue, brittle nails, early on, but the loss ordi- answer, as well. I am on a diuretic and tim- Ativan for sleep. I’m also on a DEAR READER: elevated cholesterol levels, narily levels off once the sys- olol for my glaucoma, Zocor daily multi-vitamin, kelp, Hypothyroidism presents depression, a slowed heart tem adjusts to the medica- Please see DR. GOTT, Page C8 C8 Saturday, January 10, 2009 COMMUNITY / WEST Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Series of small earthquakes shake loose Economic woes affect fears about Yellowstone’s hidden volcano E. Idaho By Mead Gruver of being able to cause moder Associated Press writer ate damage. The vast majority of quakes were too weak to be recycling CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Run felt by people. for your lives ... Yellowstone’s Scientists knowledgeable going to explode! about Yellowstone’s geology Hundreds of small earth aren’t publicly speculating program quakes at Yellowstone about what caused the swarm National Park in recent weeks before they can analyze data. POCATELLO (AP) — A plan have been an unsettling That will take months. to start curbside recycling in reminder for some people “I could come up with 100 this southeastern Idaho city that underneath the park’s different theories without any could be in jeopardy due to famous geysers and majestic evidence for them and they dropping prices for recycled scenery lurks one of the would all be equally likely,” material, an officials says. world’s biggest volcanoes. said Jake Lowenstern, the Sanitation Superintendent In the ancient past, the vol Menlo Park, Calif.based sci Randy Allen said prices for cano has erupted 1,000 times entist in charge of recyclables have dropped so more powerfully than the Yellowstone Volcano much it’s becoming less 1980 blast at Mount St. Observatory. “Unless you attractive for companies to Helens, hurling ash as far have some reason to say that’s buy. away as Louisiana. No erup what’s going on, then you’re “Something we’re really tion that big has occurred not going to get a whole lot of struggling with lately is the while humans have walked people convinced by your economy,’’ Allen told the the earth, however, and geol speculation.” Idaho State Journal. “The ogists say even a minor lava Park geologist Hank recycling markets are just flow is extremely unlikely any Heasler said the odds of a cat falling apart. Everything is time soon. aclysmic eruption at just so strange right now. It’s Some observers are Yellowstone any time soon just a fine line that I’m walk nonetheless warning of are astonishingly remote — ing and we’re nervous.’’ imminent catastrophe. about the same as a large The city contracts with “To those of us who have meteorite hitting the Earth. Western Recycling to accept been following these events, The last such eruption recyclables from the city’s we know that something is occurred 640,000 years ago. dropoff locations. The com brewing, especially consider The last eruption of any kind pany has also agreed to ing that Yellowstone is over at Yellowstone was a much accept materials from the 40,000 years overdue for a smaller lava flow about 70,000 curbside service. Allen said major eruption,” warned a years ago. the company still plans to go posting on the online disaster “Statistically, it would be ahead with that plan. forum Armageddon surprising to see an eruption The city plans to start online.org. the next hundred years,” offering curbside recycling to Another Web site contained Lowenstern said. residents on April 1 for an a page entitled “Yellowstone Much more likely, he said, extra $5 a month. Warning” that encouraged would be a hydrothermal Another potential prob “everyone to leave explosion in which under lem, Allen said, is that only Yellowstone National Park for ground water hits a hot spot about 950 people have 100 miles around the volcano and blasts through the sur signed up for curbside recy caldera because of the danger face. Small hydrothermal cling, well short of the city’s in poisonous gasses that can explosions producing craters goal of 2,000 to 2,500. escape from the hundreds of a few feet wide occur in “It was going really well, recent earthquakes.” Yellowstone perhaps once or and it’s died,’’ Allen said. “I That site, which carried the AP file photo twice a year. Large hydrother don’t know if it’s just the sea U.S. Geological Survey logo, Unidentified visitors watch Old Faithful geyser as it rockets 100 feet in the air, at Yellowstone National Park in mal explosions leaving craters son or if it’s the economy.’’ has since been taken down. Wyoming in August 1997. the size of a football field Still, Allen said the pro “A casual observer would occur every 200 years or so, gram will likely start even if be led to believe that was an Geological Survey, Nash investigating whether a feder “swarms” like the recent according to a 2007 paper co the city doesn’t have the official source,” Yellowstone issued a news release al offense was committed. activity also aren’t uncom authored by Heasler, number of customers it spokesman Al Nash said, Thursday, saying no evacua Phone and email mes mon, although the 900 or so Lowenstern and others. wants. pointing out that the tion had been ordered. sages left with the contact quakes that began Dec. 26 Lowenstern said new “I’m hoping if we don’t Yellowstone Volcano Jessica Robertson, a named on the Web site and significantly tapered off equipment installed deep achieve this 2,000 goal, peo Observatory, which monitors Geological Survey spokes weren’t returned Thursday. about a week later appear to within bore holes in the park ple will see their neighbor the park for seismic activity, woman in Reston, Va., said Earthquakes are hardly have been the most energetic over the past two summers with this blue cart and say, hasn’t changed the volcano’s the Web page violated the unusual in Yellowstone. swarm in more than 20 years. eventually should provide a ‘Where did you get that?’ I alert level from “normal.” USGS trademark and that the Hundreds occur in the park The most powerful temblor clear picture of what’s causing don’t want to defer the pro Working with the agency’s attorneys were every year. Earthquake was magnitude 3.9, just short the earthquake swarm. gram because of that.’’ 5TH DISTRICT COURT NEWS When are mini-bikes, ATVs street legal? Recent activity from Cassia Michael Granillo, 37, domes- County 5th District Court tic violence amended to dis- Q: A local chain store is posted so that ATVs are 9. It was the best of included the following: turbing the peace, guilty, recently advertised a “mini not allowed then you can’t times, it was the worst of $200 fine, $163.50 costs, POLICEMAN bike” for sale. When I went to drive one on that roadway. times … FELONY SENTENCINGS 12 months probation, 60 the Burley store to purchase DAN Restricted ATVs are not 8. Once upon a time … William Patrick Berkeley, 35, days jail, 58 suspended, 2 one they informed me that allowed on state highways, 7. From the desk of the driving under the influence credited. they were illegal on trails in Dan on any interstate highway, or world’s greatest cop … second offense, guilty, Donald K. Brink, 50, disturb- Idaho so they don’t sell on any controlled access 6. Four score and seven $362.50 costs, retained ing the peace, guilty, $100 Bristol them. Can you elaborate on roadway. Crossing a state years ago … jurisdiction; driving without fine, $75.50 costs, 12 the illegal issue? Is it just on highway is only permitted at 5. Will whoever took my privileges, guilty, 2 years months probation, 30 days trails or can a person pur use. The licensing bureau locations authorized. red stapler please return it determinate, 8 years indeter- jail, 28 suspended, 2 credit- chase one for riding on pri also instructed me to remove The required equipment ASAP … minate, 231 days credited. ed. vate property? the license plates from these to operate on county roads 4. Dear Mom … Avery Landry Durfee, 25, driv- Heber J. Loughmiller, 45, vio- A: Idaho law on trail riding vehicles if they were compli includes a working brake 3. I was asleep, so don’t ing under the influence, lation of trip permit and dis- is that the bike must be reg ant. Some of the plates, light, a horn audible at 200 put too much stock in the guilty, $1,000 fine, $700 play, guilty, $25.00 fine, istered with the State of stickers, etc. were paid a year feet, headlight and taillight details of the following suspended, $415.50 costs, $70.50 costs. Idaho in order to be ridden in advance, and I was after dark or during poor vis incident report … $3,970.06 restitution, 3 Dejan Djuricin, 32, fail to on trails. The minibike informed I don’t get credit ibility, a helmet for drivers 2. He ran, I years suspended driver’s stop at checking station as would not be a valid motor for those fees already paid. under the age of 18, and a chased…yadda, yadda, license, 3 years, 6 months required, guilty, $118.50 vehicle that could be regis Finally, I was informed mirror showing roadway 200 yadda … probation, 3 years determi- fine, $75.50 costs. tered and therefore would that it would be left up to feet behind the vehicle. 1. There once was a perp nate, 5 years indeterminate, Janet Lee Peterson, 56, fail not be allowed on Idaho’s each different county as to Insurance is also still a from Nantucket … 2 days credited, penitentiary to stop at checking station trails or roadways. They can whether these new rules requirement to operate on suspended, 120 days to as required, guilty, $118.50, be ridden on private proper would be enforced. the roadway as well. serve in county jail, granted $70.50 costs. Officer down ty, either yours or with per A: I went to the Idaho ATVs used for farming are work release; fail to stop at mission on others’ property. Department of exempt from most of these Please put this officer, scene of accident, dis- MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS Transportation Web site — requirements but the burden killed in the line of duty, and missed on motion of prose- William R. Lopez, 20, tobacco Q: I was informed that itd.idaho.gov — and found of proof of farm use might his family in your prayers. cutor; driving without privi- possession/use/purchase special rules have been what they require for on end up being decided in God bless him. leges, dismissed on motion by minor, dismissed by passed regarding the use of road driving of an ATV. court. After all, not every Sr. Cpl. Norman Smith, of prosecutor. court. ATVs on county and state If your ATV is already body can be a farmer. Dallas Police Department Shawn R. Carder, 43, destruc- highways. I was told the new licensed then you should be The main focus here is to FELONY DISMISSALS tion of telecommunication law requires these vehicles able to keep it licensed but ride safely whether onroad Be safe, I’ll talk to you next Daniel J. Snyder, 49, sexual line/instrument, dismissed have blinkers and other will be required to get a or off. week. abuse of child under 16, dis- on motion of prosecutor; items that have to be restrictive permit to ride it missed on motion of prose- domestic violence, dis- ordered special. on trails. You will need a dri Dan Bristol is the Heyburn cutor. missed on motion of prose- Top 10 ways not to These items may not even ver’s license with the motor chief of police. E-mail your cutor. MISDEMEANOR work with the ATVs that I cycle endorsement to drive start a police report questions to policemandan@ SENTENCINGS DRIVING UNDER THE had licensed for particular on the roads but if the road 10. Hear ye, hear ye … yahoo.com. Dustin D. Barkes, 25, driving INFLUENCE SENTENCINGS without privileges, guilty, Brent Frank Gillette, 51, driv- $200 fine, $90.50 costs, ing under the influence, 180 days driver’s license guilty, $400 fine, $190.50 suspended, 12 months pro- costs, 365 days suspended Dr. Gott bation, 60 days jail, 59 days driver’s license, 24 months Continued from page C7 physician on this count. For instance, why is Vicks Were I to mention micro suspended, 2 days credited. probation, 365 days jail, 355 I appreciate your 60year Speak with him or her more effective than mentho crystalling cellulos and the Diego Gil, 22 driving without suspended, 10 credited. devotion to supplements; regarding a replacement for latum? Why not capsaicin for remaining ingredients, no privileges amended to dri- however, you can successful the timolol. arthritis pain instead of one would know what I was ver’s license or commercial DRIVING UNDER THE ly eliminate the kelp, fish oil, To give you related infor Castiva? Why choose a pro referring to; however, aci driver’s license violation, INFLUENCE DISMISSALS codliver oil, magnesium, mation, I am sending you a prietary blend of Digestive dophilus might work. guilty, $515.00 fine, $300 Eugene Ray Reid, 59, driving niacin and echinacea. With copy of my new Health Advantage instead of regular Your point is well taken. I’ll suspended, $75.50 costs, under the influence, dis- the exception of one good Report “Thyroid Disorders.” acidophilus? attempt to modify my future 12 months probation, 10 missed on motion of prose- multivitamin, I recommend Other readers who would DEAR READER: Vicks is responses. days jail suspended. cutor. you bank all the money that like a copy should send a associated with menthol would be spent on these selfaddressed, stamped No. rubs. Generic store brands Peter Gott is a retired supplements. 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BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-News Barbara Knudson of Filer, left, and Buhl resident Sandy March, local CHRIS BUTLER/Idaho Statesman organizers with the 2009 Winter Feast for the Soul, are encouraging peo- Shane Smart prepares for the live online streaming of Sunday’s service at the First United Methodist Church at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise, ple to set aside 40 minutes a day for meditation or other spiritual activi- Jan. 4. ‘I’m producer, camera man, and the whole nine yards,’ Smart said. The production uses four mounted cameras to capture the service. ties for 40 consecutive days. The pair have organized several locations in the Magic Valley for various group meditations and activities. The journey begins next Thursday, Jan. 15 and ends. Feb. 23. Winter Feast for the Soul Some south-central Idaho sects encourages others to join offer online church services spiritual journey John E. Swayze ings of Jesus,” he said. TimesNews correspondent “I’m probably of the generation that Churches outside the prefers a regular service style, but Internet Magic Valley also are using By Blair Koch Take the journey Some south-central Idaho new technology and online TimesNews correspondent churches have started is really effective in reaching the youth.” elements to bring in more For more information on the streaming video of their worshippers. It’s also a way The new year is a great 2009 Winter Feast for the services over the Internet, — Assistant Pastor Rex Baker, for those who have moved time to make commitments Soul: Sandy March at 320- and others are posting audio Amazing Grace Fellowship away to stay tuned to their to achieve better physical 1515, Barbara Knudson at recordings online, hoping to hometowns. health and balancing the 326-4281, or reach more worshippers. John Ilgenfritz of Helena, checkbook. Why not also www.winterfeastforthesoul.co Twin Falls area churches includes listings of missions, with the radio station KAWZ Mont., watches from his make a commitment to m. For updates on the are following this trend by faith-building opportunities 89.9 FM and the creation of home the services streamed awaken the soul? group’s itinerary: www.sandy- using advancements in tech- as well as access to audio the Calvary Satellite live from Boise by First Sandy March and Barbara march.com. nology to broadcast faith webcast sermons delivered Network International, with United Methodist Church Knudson next Thursday will messages to a wider Internet by Senior Pastor Lynn broadcasts accessible across Cathedral of the Rockies. His embark on a 40-day spiritual your own spirit be renewed, audience. Schaal, and a schedule of the country and around the parents attended the journey, joining people from but we can really change the Lighthouse Christian weekly radio programs world. church, and his sister still faiths around the world for world for the better.” Fellowship has been using broadcast over KAGF 105.5 It also operates a second attends. the 2009 Winter Feast for the To help participants with the Internet as a teaching FM. radio network focused on “It’s a way for me to feel Soul. The journey goes their commitment to set and worship source since Assistant Pastor Rex Baker music and ministry for the close to (my parents) and through Feb. 23. aside 40 minutes each day about 1999. Administrative admits to not being overly youth, called the Effect, close to my sister,” he said. “I As organizers with the for 40 consecutive days, Pastor Ron Heath believes familiar with computers or KEFX 88.9 FM. Both are think the people who turn movement, March of Buhl, many locations in the Magic access to streaming audio the Internet, but says both linked through the church on are either members of and Knudson of Filer, espe- Valley have been selected for Bible studies and other have become vital outreach Web site, theriverchristian- the church, or there’s people cially look forward to help- groups to use for guided resources, available on the tools. fellowship.com, and at like me who are searching, ing others focus on the meditation and other activi- church Web site, lighthouse- “I’m probably of the gen- csnradio.com. The sites also who are seekers, who want Feast’s goal for this year: ties, March said. The group’s cf.org, offer people a sense of eration that prefers a regular provide streaming audio, to learn to get along.” exploring possibilities that itinerary will continually be comfort. service style, but Internet is study resources, and calen- He added that for people arise from a life grounded in updated at www.sandy- “If people have questions really effective in reaching dars of upcoming church who don’t feel comfortable daily spiritual practice and march.com. about doctrine or faith it’s all the youth,” he said. “I know worship services. going to church, participat- the creation of a global com- “You can do this on your up there on the screen,” he we do get e-mails from peo- The church also operates ing online is a good alterna- munity bonded by the desire own, but being in a group said. “People sometimes feel ple all over the country, and two local TV stations, KBAX tive. for personal and planetary provides a connection you more secure and less threat- that’s pretty amazing to (Channel 27) and KCTF “It attracts people that peace. can feel,” March said. ened when they can get know people are connect- (Channel 45). maybe wouldn’t be attracted “When we find personal “Meditation in a group is dif- answers without the possi- ing.” Church Station General to the traditional service,” he peace it touches the lives of ferent; you can really feel the bility of someone else being The River Christian Manager Mike Stocklian said. everyone around us,” March energy.” critical and saying you Fellowship congregation says e-mails about the said. “This is an awesome While last year’s Winter shouldn’t be looking at that (formerly Calvary Chapel) impact of church teachings John E. Swayze may be opportunity to be connected Feast for the Soul focused on or asking about this.” has been riding the technol- are a common occurrence. reached at 208-326-7212 or with people around the globe meditation, this year it has Amazing Grace Fellowship ogy wave for some time. “Just yesterday we got an [email protected]. dedicated to achieving a expanded to encourage has maintained an active Their efforts to extend e-mail from a man in greater sense of personal and ministry Web site, agf.org, gospel beyond the tradition- Germany telling us how we The Associated Press con- planetary peace. Not only will Please see FEAST, Page D2 since about 2005. Content al pulpit began 16 years ago helped him find the teach- tributed to this report. Ministries bring hope to eastern Idaho women inmates By John Bulger woman says softly. “You don’t long enough so that only a few Idaho State Journal believe it, just ask me.” have remnants of tint at the Wearing a T-shirt that reads ends. POCATELLO — The women “Worship Junkie,” Svann Langford’s husband, Charles, walk single file down the hallway, Langford, 40, displays an ease 59, passes out cookies. Ministries all of them wearing green tunics, born of having done ministry are afforded only one opportuni- gray pants and soft-soled shoes work at the prison for years. She ty per year to bring treats or pres- with Velcro fasteners. The green begins the prayer: “Father, I ents to the inmates. tops signify they are residents of thank you for all these wonderful There are several carols, then the medium security section of women. You know their needs Langford gets to her message for the Pocatello Women’s more than they know them- this session. Langford holds a Correctional Center. selves.” Nerf football, a prop to empha- They enter the dining room at In an environment in which size her point about receiving 7 p.m. Most sit down, but several hope can be a precious com- God’s love. She tells the women warmly greet and hug a blond modity, numerous ministries they must allow bitterness and woman before sitting. volunteer their time with unforgiveness to leave them. “God is good!” the blond inmates to help them reach and “We gotta get rid of the old so woman says. The inmates sustain that goal. we can take in the new,” she says respond, “God is good!” Other than Langford’s, all of and tosses the ball to one of the AP photo “You are ...?” the woman asks. the bowed heads are dark- inmates. “When you receive the The Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center choir present their Christmas concert in the gymnasi- “Mighty women of God!” the haired. The prison does not allow ball, think about receiving that um at the correctional center Dec. 21 in Pocatello. assemblage responds. women to color their hair, and “Don’t ever forget that,” the most have been in the system Please see INMATES, Page D3 D2 Saturday, January 10, 2009 RELIGION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho CHURCH NEWS MISSIONARIES Magic Valley Jubilee Information: www.ascen- promote peace between of Temple Square on West Elder Stephen Reid Beck Jesus Christ of Latter-day sion.episcopalidaho.org or Israel and Palestinians. Temple between North has been called to serve a Saints in the Florida Tampa presents concert 733-1248. The church is located at Temple and South Temple mission for Mission. The First Church of the 464 Carriage Lane N. in Twin streets in Salt Lake City. On The Church Nield is a Nazarene, 1231 Washington Hoobing honored as Falls. Information: 733-3774. Saturdays, parking is free to of Jesus 2006 gradu- St. S. in Twin Falls, will Host library patrons and is located Christ of ate of Kim- the Magic Valley Jubilee at 7 Lutheran minister Regional adult singles behind the Museum of Latter-day berly High p.m. today. Pastor Stan Hoobing, the Church History and Art. Saints in School, an The concert, “2008 in interim pastor at Our Savior host fireside in T.F. To view a series poster and the Aust- Eagle Scout review,” will feature local Lutheran Church of Twin The Regional Adult LDS the class schedule online, go ralia Perth and is in the vocalists and musicians per- Falls, was honored for 40 Singles (31 and over) will hold to www.familysearch.org. To Mission. Kimberly forming requested favorites years as an ordained a fireside at 7 p.m. Sunday at register for the free classes, Beck is Beck 5th Ward. from the 2008 concert series. Lutheran minister in his the Maurice Street building, send an email to the son of He will att- Nield Admission is free, and the home church, Immanuel 421 Maurice St. N. in Twin [email protected] Reid and Karen Beck of end Brig- public is invited. Lutheran in Boise, on Dec. Falls. or call 801-240-4950. Burley, an Eagle Scout and is ham Young University- Information: 734-9436. 28. A member of the Kimberly in the Burley 4th Ward. He Idaho to pursue a degree in Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Stake presidency will speak. Methodists hold joint graduated in 2008 from engineering. His parents are Ascension Church Sunday. Hoobing will speak Child care and refresh- Burley High School, where Myron and Devry Nield of to the children on “We are the ments will be provided. service; potluck to follow he played football and base- Kimberly. hosts guest speaker Church” and his sermon, “Is Information: Fred or Lynn The Twin Falls First United ball, and attended Brigham Father Clifford Moore of That Really You, Jesus?” is Jaynes, 326-4428 in the Methodist Church, 360 Young University in Provo, The Times-News welcomes Sundance, Wyo., will be the based on Mark 1:4-11. evening. Shoshone St. E., will hold a Utah. He will enter the news of church missionaries. guest celebration for The congregation will have special joint worship service Mission Training Center on Send information to Ellen Eucharist services at 8 and 10 an opportunity to pick up Library offers classes at 11 a.m. Sunday. An all- Jan. 21. Thomason at ellen@magic- a.m. Sunday at the Ascension copies of the annual congre- church potluck will follow at valley.com. Deadline is 5 Episcopal Church, 371 gational reports as well as on indexing noon. Elder Kahler Nield has p.m. Wednesday for publica- Eastland Drive N. in Twin pray for the Lutheran bish- The Family History Library The financial outlook for returned from serving a tion in the Saturday religion Falls. ops and their spouses travel- is offering an all-day series of 2009 will be presented. mission for The Church of page. Christian Education will be ing to the Holy Land to pro- classes on “FamilySearch Information: 733-5872. at 9 a.m. Child care for chil- mote peace. This trip is in Indexing” from noon to 4 dren 5 and younger will be response to 2005 ELCA p.m. Jan. 17 in the main floor The Times-News welcomes available from 8:30 to 11:30 Churchwide Assembly reso- classroom at the library. news of church events. Send a.m. lution on peace in the Middle Topics include “How to do information to Ellen On Wednesday, Eucharist East. The trip is risky because Indexing” and “Q and A for Thomason at ellen@magic- Time-crunched services are at 7 a.m. and of current fighting in the Arbitrators and valley.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. 12:15 p.m., and Bible study is region, but there is a strong Administrators.” Wednesday for publication in at 11 a.m. feeling to make the effort and The library is located west the Saturday religion page. believers find ways Thousands of Filipino Catholics take to squeeze in God By Duke Helfand useful but that it’s no substi- Los Angeles Times tute for true learning or involvement in a religious So you’re racing through community. Even some of to streets to honor statue of Jesus another jam-packed day, the die-hard faithful, howev- late picking up the kids from er, see the prophetic writing By Hrvoje Hranjski basketball practice because on the wall. Associated Press writer you got stuck at the office. The Rev. Leith Anderson Then you pay the bills, walk leads a 2,900-member MANILA, Philippines — the dog and perhaps grab church in suburban Tens of thousands of Filipino cold pizza before collapsing Minneapolis and is president Catholic devotees jammed into bed. of the National Association the streets of the capital When do you ever find of Evangelicals. He also pro- Friday, throwing handker- time for God? duces a daily radio segment chiefs and surging forward One publisher has the — “FaithMinute” — that is for a chance to touch a black answer: “The One-Minute heard throughout the statue of Jesus Christ that Bible, Day by Day,” whose Midwest. many believe can deliver brief readings promise to “It’s preaching to people miracles. inspire your “daily walk with who have never been in the The annual procession the Lord.” choir,” Anderson said. honoring the 402-year-old Or check out “5 Minute “My father used to say, image of Christ — known as Theologian: Maximum ‘Going to church over the the Black Nazarene — took a Truth in Minimum Time.” radio or television is like different route this year to Because man does not live kissing your girlfriend over give the devotees more space by bread alone — and might the telephone,’” Anderson and reduce the chance of be tempted to eat on the run said. “It’s a good thing to kiss stampede, which has some- — there’s “Aunt Susie’s 10- your girlfriend over the tele- times marred past events. Minute Bible Dinners: phone. But it’s a whole lot The life-sized wooden fig- Bringing God into Your Life more fun in person.” ure — believed to have been One Dish at a Time.” Even as traditional wor- brought by Spanish mission- The American style of ship attendance languishes, aries from Mexico in 1606 — worship, like everything else an appetite for spirituality made its way through the in overloaded lives, is speed- has created new opportuni- streets of Manila in a cart AP photo ing up. Call it God on the go. ties for alternative forms of pulled by plainclothes police Filipino Catholics carry a fellow devotee to a waiting ambulance after he collapsed when the crowd surged to This hurried search for the religious communication, officers as barefoot, mostly touch the image of the Black Nazarene (unseen) during a rowdy procession to celebrate its 402nd anniversary on Almighty partly explains the publishers say. Podcasts and male devotees wearing tra- Friday in Manila, Philippines. Tens of thousands of people have jammed the streets of Manila for a chance to rise of a niche industry of other electronic adaptations ditional maroon shirts touch the black image of Jesus Christ, known as the Black Nazarene, which many believe can deliver miracles. books, DVDs, podcasts, text are leading the way. pushed against each other messages and e-mail blasts “If you know how to reach and stretched hands to get ted for the first time with a crowd was immediately avail- dominantly Christian nation, that distill the essentials of readers of religious materi- closer. global positioning satellite able, but radio and television is 80 percent Catholic. faith. als, you are onto something, The cart was pulled on a device to make it easier to reports put it at tens of thou- The archbishop of Manila, The materials offer bite- because they are devoted,” rope on its way back to the track. sands. Last year, about 80,000 Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, size spiritual morsels that said Marcia Z. Nelson, reli- downtown Quiapo church. Many believe the Black took part and two people said many Filipinos are can be digested in minutes, gion book reviews editor for During the past events, the Nazarene holds mystical died. devoted to the Black or even seconds, on the daily Publishers Weekly. statue was pulled around the powers that can wash away The Spanish missionaries’ Nazarene because they iden- commute, aboard airplanes “Devotionals and prayer church square, but this time sins or cure illnesses. People ship that brought the original tify with him in the midst of or at the dinner table. As “7 books are perennial sellers.” organizers decided to take it hurl towels or handkerchiefs statue to the Philippines, a poverty and suffering. Minutes With God” promis- Only about one-quarter of first to a central park and to be wiped on the image. former colony, caught fire “They see Christ in them- es, “Learn how to plan a daily Americans attend weekly through the city streets so “I believe that Nazarene and the image was burned selves when they suffer from quiet time that takes just 7 religious services, a figure more people would have a will give me what I’m asking but survived as a testament to poverty and oppression,” minutes.” And what about that has remained relatively chance to see it. for,” said Joselito Pagul, who a unique brand of Rosales said at a dawn Mass. your over-programmed 10- steady over most of the past Some 1,500 police were turns up for the procession Catholicism that combines “In their devotion they see year-old? Again, religious century, according to sociol- securing the procession. every year. folk superstitions. The God’s love for them amid all publishers have an answer: ogists who study religion. Yet Police said the figure was fit- No police estimate of the Philippines, Asia’s most pre- this misery.” “The Kid Who Would Be many Americans feel a need King: One Minute Bible to connect regularly with a Stories About Kids.” supreme being. “The audience is definitely A recent national survey anyone who’s interested in a by the Pew Forum on RELIGION BRIEFS ready-made, quick little Religion & Public Life found devotion they can do every that 71 percent of people Religion aside, monkey Manneh was charged convicted. The blog’s Kent Larsen says day,” said Tim Jordan, an were absolutely certain with smuggling the meat Romney got both praise and executive editor at B&H about their belief in God and meat needs permit three years ago after cus- Blog names Romney criticism and was often men- Publishing Group in that 58 percent said they NEW YORK — A federal toms agents seized a ship- tioned in international media Nashville, Tenn., which pro- prayed daily outside of reli- judge in Brooklyn has rejected ment of primate parts as it Mormon of the Year as a member of The Church duces the “The One-Minute gious services. a Liberian woman’s argu- passed through Kennedy SALT LAKE CITY — The of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Bible.” Faith leaders are working ment that she had religious Airport on the way to her staff of a conservative Saints, contributing to the “It’s not meant to replace to capitalize on that spiritual reasons for smuggling home in New York. Mormon blog has chosen image of the church abroad. the Bible,” Jordan added. “It’s hunger, not just with con- endangered monkey meat Manneh’s lawyers Mitt Romney as its 2008 Larsen says naming meant to whet your venience but with high pro- into the United States. claimed a First Amendment Mormon of the Year. Romney Mormon of the Year appetite.” duction values -adding U.S. District Judge right, arguing that some The staff of Times and is a recognition of his influ- Publishers aren’t the only JumboTron screens, live Raymond J. Dearie ruled Liberian Christians eat Seasons, www.timesandsea- ence over the past year and ones adjusting to the time music and other novelties to Wednesday that Mamie monkey meat for spiritual sons.org, picked Romney doesn’t mean the blog pressures on modern reli- services. Manneh’s faith didn’t pre- reasons. because they say he conduct- endorses his political posi- gious life. Rabbis and minis- “Religion is gradually clude her from applying for Her lawyer didn’t respond ed the most credible presi- tions or aspirations. ters, aware that worship is being remade in the image permits to import exotic to phone messages recently. dential campaign of any just another weekend option of mass-consumer capital- food or explain why she She faces up to five years Mormon and dominated the for many parishioners, are ism,” said Christian Smith, a misled officials. in prison and deportation if national news. — Wire reports shortening their sermons sociologist of American reli- and taking other steps to gion at the University of entice worshippers. Notre Dame. “What’s the scarcest com- Jews and Christians aren’t Feast modity in American life?” the only ones with their eyes asks the Most Rev. Katharine on the clock. The busy Continued from page D1 which will impact the uni- ings will do/For your grow- itation is listening to God,” Jefferts Schori, presiding Buddhist can take heart in practicing daily prayer or verse, by doing yoga, danc- ing awareness,” the poem she said. “It’s amazing what bishop of the Episcopal “10-Minute Zen: Easy Tips to meditation, yoga, Martial ing, crafting or praying. It’s reads. comes to you when you are Church. “How do we invite Lead You Down the Path of arts, contemplation of doing what works for you.” The first Winter Feast was busy listening instead of talk- people to connect their life Enlightenment.” sacred texts or engaging in Winter Feast for the Soul held last January and the ing.” of faith with their life at the As the book’s jacket expressive arts such as paint- was developed by Hailey res- program quickly spread Participants need not be soccer practice or in the cof- declares: “You don’t have to ing, writing and journaling. ident Valerie Skonie, who around the globe. meditation masters. There is fee shop or at the pub or sit under a bodhi tree and The main idea, Knudson was inspired by a poem writ- Just as Rumi’s hundreds of no cost involved and the waiting in line for some- meditate as the Buddha did said, is being present in the ten by the 13th-century poems were beloved by peo- Feast welcomes novices. thing? I think that’s the to become enlightened. With moment. Muslim Sufi mystic ple of all faiths, Knudson biggest challenge the church this easy, engaging guide ... “The Feast isn’t just about Jalaluddin Rumi. “What nine said, so will Winter Feast. Blair Koch may be reached is beginning to recognize.” you’ll find that mastering meditation,” she said. “You months does for the “I was once told … prayer at 208-316-2607 or Traditionalists say that esoteric Zen practices is as can find personal peace, embryo/Forty early morn- is speaking to God and med- [email protected]. quick-hit spirituality can be easy as a walk in the woods.” Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho RELIGION Saturday, January 10, 2009 D3 Inmates Rainbows in the snow Continued from page D1 gift of God’s love.” The women laugh as they he thing that bothers I see another rainbow on catch the toy football and T me about snowstorms my sore muscles (and no, I then throw it to other is the rainbows. didn’t go get tatted up in a inmates. Or rather, the lack of rain- VALUESPEAK sudden outburst of snow- Through the hour, some bows. induced madness). They are women are intent. Others This occurred to me this Joseph sore because I’m actually fidget and talk between morning after spending an Walker using them instead of allow- themselves. Several women hour scraping several inches ing them to atrophy while carry 2,000-plus page study of snow off of my driveway sitting in front of the televi- Bibles, which they refer to and sidewalks. For the third sion set or the computer. I’m often. time, in 12 hours. For those more than any of us around outside, breathing fresh air Near the close of the hour, AP photo of you who don’t live in here can remember. Now, and exercising muscles that Langford asks the women if Svann Langford leads a group of women in prayer to start her visit at the snowy climes — well, imag- I’m not a scientist — just ask desperately need the exer- they have anything that they Pocatello Women's Correctional Center on Dec. 23. ine finishing mowing your Mr. Siddoway, my erstwhile cise. Evidently, that’s not a wish to share. One women lawn, and then looking back high school science teacher, bad thing. offers a Bible verse that Helping Davison are 24 cards a year, allowing at where you started mow- who made it a habit to put Who knew? seems appropriate. inmates Shana Parkinson them to keep in contact with ing and seeing that it away the Petrie dishes There’s another rainbow Langford asks her to read it and Merilyn Davis. loved ones by sending birth- already needs to be mowed whenever I walked into the hovering over my memory again: “In the world you shall Parkinson is the clerk this day or holiday greetings. again. lab. I just know that my of a pleasant conversation I have tribulation, but be of year, cataloging the visitors Davis acknowledges that And then, four hours later, back is sore from lifting had with my 17-year-old good cheer; I have overcome and inmates who attend. many of the women who again. shovels full of globally- son, Jon, as we worked the world.” Davis held the position the help with projects come to And then the next morn- warmed white stuff. shoulder-to-shoulder clear- A woman near the back previous year. She is in have something to do. ing when you wake up, Which feels awfully cold ing away the residue of last offers an insight. Several charge of humanitarian proj- Similarly, she notes that again. to me. night’s storm. And another women ask her to sing a song ects this year. many women who attend It’s been that kind of win- So I’m looking for rain- illuminating the kindness of she wrote. Nearly all the “I get the ones with service are there simply ter for us this year, which is bows in the snow — if not neighbors who refuse to be women turn and listen as the longevity,” Davison says with because it allows them to why I started thinking about the covenanted kind, at bound by property lines as women stands and sings in a a smile. interact with others. She sees rainbows. The Bible tells us least the kind that make it they shovel their way down gentle voice: “No more Davison’s remark is light no problem with either, only that the rainbow at the end all seem worthwhile. For the sidewalk. And then there shackles on my feet. ...” As but accurate. Parkinson, 40, an opportunity for the of a rainstorm (or as it says example, the easiest rain- are others popping up all she finishes, the women is not eligible for parole until women to be of service or to in the scripture, “my bow in bow to spot on the snowy over snow country as com- applaud and cheer enthusi- 2031, having been convicted possibly be helped them- the cloud”) is a symbol of horizon can actually be seen passionate “Samaritans” astically. “God gave me that in 2005 of stabbing her ex- selves. God’s promise that He will coming out of my kitchen pause to help strangers in song,” the woman says. husband and his girlfriend to “If they get 10 minutes out never again destroy the faucet. We have water all icy distress. Another woman tells the death. Davis, 62, convicted of of that hour, it just might turn world by flood. But He never year round because we have Turns out there are rain- crowd that at Christmas last forgery and grand theft con- them around,” she says of the said anything about snow, hundreds of inches of snow bows all over the place out year, she was in the throes of victions out of Ada County, is women attending services. “I which today makes me won- in our mountains. This is there. You’ll see them in the methadone withdrawal. not eligible for parole until think it brings community.” der if we should read some- especially meaningful this harshest winter blizzard, or “Even though I’m locked up, 2014. One key component of thing ominous into the fact year because we are coming even in the overwhelming I’m clean and sober,” she Parkinson notes that not some of the ministries is a that there are no rainbows at out of several years of pleasantness of a balmy day says. The women clap. all the women who come to support system once the the end of snowstorms. drought (that sound you just at the beach. There are rain- Hal Davison, 52, was regu- services are seeking spiritual women leave prison. Assuming, of course, that heard was a hearty “HA!” bows marking the hidden lar Army for 24 years. On his guidance. “There isn’t a support sys- snowstorms ever actually from the global warming blessings that life holds for retirement, he and his wife “A lot of them find comfort tem,” she says about the cor- have an end. lobby). Shoveling snow — all of us. It’s just that some- moved to Arco. Ten years ago, when they can,” she says. rections system once a And yes, I know that the even two or three times a times we have to look pretty he began to work at the “Unfortunately, others use it woman has done her time global warming folks will be day — seems like a small hard to find them. women’s prison. It was a nat- to meet friends.” and walked out the prison quick to point out that this price to pay for a year’s And we have to use a ural segue for him. Parkinson says that most doors. “There’s some ladies is some sort of meteorologi- worth of green lawns, snow shovel. Again and “This place is like the women at the prison with who don’t have anything cal trick brought on because flushed toilets and long, hot again and again. Army,” Davison says, noting authentic faith do not wear except what they leave with. the planet is actually heat- showers. the regimented existence in their religious convictions on They’re scared to get out ing up — honest, they Not to mention the cool Joseph Walker is a free- the prison. their sleeves outside of the because they’ve got nothing.” wouldn’t kid us about this water we will drink on those lance writer from American Davison was a corrections meetings. It is likely a The ministries program — so therefore it snows globally warmed days. Fork, Utah. officer for five years, then a learned response, a self-pro- gives the women valuable sergeant at the facility for tection instinct. She recounts contacts on the outside, she two. In 2005, he applied for the jokes of the jailers in says. and was awarded the job of county lockup who spoke It also gives the women Mormon church implements hiring freeze overseeing the prison min- about inmates who found tools to recovery, to help istries. God in jail, but quickly lost ensure they do not fall back SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — church says the move is The freeze includes church “It was a big transition,” him again on getting out. into old addictions upon The economic downturn is consistent with the princi- employment in the U.S., Davison says. “When I was a For some like herself, the their release. Faith-based causing The Church of Jesus ples of thrift and fiscal internationally and at sergeant, it was, ‘Shut up, put chapel provides a place of recovery programs such as Christ of Latter-day Saints to responsibility it encourages Brigham Young University. your hands on the wall.’ Now repose and quiet from the Heart to Heart and Celebrate institute a temporary hiring of members. The church says exceptions it’s, ‘How can I help you?’” general population. Recovery require inmates to freeze. The church says it is not may be made where need- Davison makes no claims “It’s a refuge of peace in do regular course work to The Salt Lake City-based hiring any new employees. ed. about his ability to intercede here,” Parkinson says. “You stay with the program. successfully when a crisis of kind of get a reprieve for an “You’ve got to do your faith erupts. hour. homework or you’re not in “I answer them the best I “I like being off to myself. it,” Davison says. can,” he says. That’s how I keep my sanity.” A typical class starts with Mostly, he refers the An inmate can make up to 30 women, he notes. At the Magic Valley inmate to one of the numer- $1.75 per hour in certain end, a class might have five ous groups that routinely prison jobs. Parkinson who have kept up. visit the prison as part of the makes 15 cents per hour Svann Langford speaks ministries program. At initial working in the chapel. with authority about addic- intake into the prison popu- “I traded it for peace and tion. She comes to the prison Places of Worship lation, each woman is asked serenity,” she says. twice a week as a representa- her religious leaning. Forty- Parkinson does genealogi- tive of Rocky Mountain New Covenant five percent of inmates iden- cal work for the LDS church, Ministries, a local church. United Reformed tify their orientation as The currently focusing on Oslo, Although she has never been Church Eternal Life Church of Jesus Christ of Norway. The data files are sentenced to prison, she has CHRISTIAN CENTER Latter-day Saints, 24 percent brought to the prison as been incarcerated in the “A place of love & healing.” as non-Roman Catholic there is no Internet access for past. Meeting in Christian, 10 percent as inmates where inmates can “My troubled years started Sanctuary Catholic, 4 percent as work on them. when I was a teenager,” she Pastors Wiccan, Odinist, Rastafarian “I’m allowed to come says “I had a really messed- Sun. Worship Johnny & Heidi Hanchey or other less-mainstream down during the day,” she up life. I got started into 9:15am & 6pm religion, and 1 percent as says. drugs really young, by the Sunday School Jewish. While some women come time I was 11. I just got Worship Washington St. Washington Sixteen percent of the into services with no pre- messed up in that whole 11-12 Noon Blue Lakes Blvd. Services women do not list a religious tense of desiring a religious scene and all that it entails. “Grace alone, Faith alone, Shoshone St. Sunday Christ alone, To the Eternal Life affiliation. immersion, Parkinson says “When I was 15 I ended up Christian Center 10am & 6pm Glory of God alone.” Orchard Rd. The prison has a chapel, they still get something from in the state hospital down in Wednesday Offi ciating: essentially a regular room their attendance. Utah ‘cause back then they 7pm Pastor Chistopher Folkerts Blue Lakes S. designated for ministries. It “Even if they’re not spiritu- didn’t have all these nice ✈ S. Washington is in constant use. In the last al, they gravitate toward oth- treatment centers. They just 539-3455 12 months, 211 inmates have ers who are,” she says. locked you up and threw 1708 Heyburn Ave. E. 451 Orchard Drive Twin Falls participated in religious She explains that many of away the key. The rest of my Twin Falls, ID 83301 activities. There were 216 the religious volunteers give life just followed. I went from classes held, with 113 volun- off a sense of peace. Also, one institution to another, teers putting in 454 hours. their benevolence is heart- one rehab to another until Recently, a local group led ening to the women. the Lord got me out of all inmates in Christmas carols. “They care a lot about us. that.” They passed out cookies to They really do. Any display of Langford says she reached the women, their one treat to kindness is welcome,” she bottom several times and convey this year. says. “Even when they can considered suicide as an out. “Business is booming,” get us to laugh, it’s great. This “I had gone as low as I Davison says. “We get a lot of is a really, really sad place so could possibly go,” she says. shoppers.” many girls in just so much “The Lord just showed him- Come Worship with Us… “Shoppers” is the term pain up here.” self to me in a way I’d never GRACE BAPTIST Davison uses to denote Davis shows off some of seen before.” Magic Valley women whose religious ded- the items the women have She is honest in her tra- CHURCH ication is sketchy at best. The made. These include 350 vails, noting her struggle with Serving God since 1954 Worship Center lure of songs and treats has scarves made for the Special addiction to opiates has been likely brought some of the Olympics, which the women ongoing. Sunday Services Assembly of God Church women to the event. It is had to make to exact specifi- “In the last year I’ve come Sunday School 9:30 am Pastor Jim Pollard hard to cast blame on the cations of 50 inches long and off of a 29-year addiction to Worship 10:30 am women, given the sterile 5 1/2 inches wide, in blue and opiates,” she says. “I’ve gone Evening Service 6:306:00 pm pm existence that dominates white. through a lot in the years I’ve Sunday Services their lives. She shows off a large cro- been ministering up there, WednesdayWed. Service Service 7 pm MidWeek Service 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:30am “They don’t want to sit in chet turtle. The women made but I’ve never let it stop me Morning Worship 10:30am their cells,” Davison says. the items for an orphanage in from taking the message, Home of The room is at capacity, 20 Japan. The women also have because that’s what it’s all Twin Falls Wednesday Services 7:00pm women from minimum cus- made table decorations for about. It’s not about me.” Christian Academy tody in attendance. The rules each month of the year for Adult Service allow only 10 women if they Hillcrest Haven, as well as Daycare, PreSchool Youth Children Jesus Is and K–12th Grade are medium custody crocheting lap blankets for The Answer inmates. Those deemed the home’s residents. They “That“That Gracewe ismaymay the place present present closed custody, the next have made caps for new- We Promote SMILE GOD everyeveryeveryWhere man the manman Lord complete. is Complete completetruly exalted . .” level, cannot attend religious borns at the Portneuf Wherein thein Christ.. Bible Christ.” is clearly . .” taught “New Beginnings” events, as they are not Medical Center and have LOVES Where the community is always welcome 302 3rd Ave. E. allowed to leave their unit. made bandages for an LDS- Pastor-Teacher YOU Pastor-Teacher Twin Falls “They can’t play. We send funded leper colony in MarkMark SjostromSjorstrom the faith to them,” Davison Kenya. JEREMIAH 32:17 (208) 7326089 explains, noting that the vol- One of the most gratifying Have you tried prayer? 798 Eastland Drive N. email: unteers are allowed to visit projects Davis oversees is the It Really Works. Twin Falls 7331452 [email protected] closed custody inmates on greeting cards collection. their unit. Inmates are allowed to send J.C.H.T.M.R.K. To advertise your church services and events, call Karen at 735-3270 or e-mail: [email protected] D4 Saturday, January 10, 2009 OBITUARIES Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SERVICES Former Alabama first lady Cornelia Wallace dies Carol Moore Swainston of Twin Falls, memorial service at 10 a.m. today at White By Phillip Rawls Mortuary in Twin Falls. Associated Press writer “I don’t know if he would have made it without her. She was totally devoted to Frank Howard Chambers MONTGOMERY, Ala. — of Burley, funeral at 11 a.m. Former Alabama first lady him. It was beautiful to see.’’ today at the Burley LDS 3rd Cornelia Wallace, who threw and 7th Ward Chapel, 2200 herself over Gov. George C. — William Stewart, a longtime political scientist Oakley Ave.; visitation one Wallace when he was shot in at the University of Alabama hour before the funeral today a 1972 assassination attempt, at the church (Hansen-Payne has died in Sebring, Fla. She husband on the Democratic Alabamians to plant veg- Mortuary in Burley). was 69. campaign trial for president etable gardens to be more Wallace’s cousin, Melissa when Arthur Bremer shot self-reliant. To help her make Martha Mary Robertson of Boyen, said the former first him four times at a campaign her point, his father, former Glenns Ferry, memorial serv- lady died Thursday from can- rally in Laurel, Md. A news state Rep. Pete Turnham, D- ice at 11 a.m. today at the First cer. camera captured photos of Auburn, and others joined Baptist Church, 417 S. Oneida Cornelia Wallace was the Cornelia Wallace throwing her in planting a vegetable in Glenns Ferry (Rost Funeral niece of two-term Gov. James herself over her husband’s garden in the back yard of the Home, McMurtrey Chapel in E. “Big Jim’’ Folsom. The body to shield him as he lay Governor’s Mansion in Mountain Home). dark-haired beauty, known bleeding in a shopping cen- Montgomery. simply as “C’nelia,’’ married ter parking lot. The Wallaces divorced in Betty Jane Fowler Phillips George Wallace on Jan. 4, “She’s etched in 1978, amid claims she had of Jerome, funeral at 1 p.m. 1971 — just days before he Alabamians’ memory bugged his phone in the today at Farnsworth began his second term as because of the tragedy of Governor’s Mansion. She Mortuary, 1343 S. Lincoln in governor. It was the second that,’’ said Joe Turnham, entered the Democratic pri- Jerome; visitation one hour marriage for both. chairman of the Alabama mary for governor in 1978 but before the funeral today at the The union marked a merg- Democratic Party. never campaigned hard and mortuary. er between Alabama’s two William Stewart, a long- finished last among the 13 most famous political fami- time political scientist at the candidates. She later moved Norman Morris Roberts of lies and surprised some University of Alabama, said to central Florida to be near Twin Falls, funeral at 2 p.m. because George Wallace had he remains impressed by her her sons from her previous today at the Twin Falls LDS defeated Jim Folsom in the bravery during the shooting marriage. 5th Ward Church (behind the 1962 race for governor and and her loyalty to her hus- In 1997, Turner Network temple); visitation one hour the relationship between the band during his long recov- Television made “George before the service today at the two governors had been ery from the wounds that left Wallace’’ and cast actress church (White Mortuary in strained since then. his legs paralyzed. Angelina Jolie to portray Twin Falls). Cornelia Wallace was a “I don’t know if he would Cornelia Wallace. The role socially active first lady have made it without her,’’ earned Jolie a Golden Globe Robert “Bob” Leonard of known for her lively person- Stewart said. “She was totally award for best supporting Idaho Falls and formerly of ality. But for many, the most devoted to him. It was beau- actress in a TV movie or AP photo Twin Falls, celebration of life lasting memory of her tiful to see.’’ miniseries, but Wallace criti- This is a 1975 photo of Gov. George C. Wallace with wife Cornelia on the from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the occurred on May 15, 1972. Turnham recalled that as cized the script for portraying day of his inauguration for his third term in Montgomery, Ala. Cornelia Sandpiper Restaurant, 750 She was accompanying her first lady, she urged her as a shallow sex kitten. Wallace died Thursday, in Sebring, Fla. She was 69. Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls (Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls).

Sally Brim Rogers of Beaumont, Texas, and for- Neuhaus, influential Catholic conservative, dies Mouseketeer merly of Rupert, funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Broussard’s By Rachel Zoll ing abortion. He converted Mortuary, 1605 N. Major Associated Press writer to Catholicism in 1990, and Cheryl Drive in Beaumont, Texas; vis- a year later was ordained a itation from 6 to 9 p.m. today NEW YORK — The Rev. priest. at the mortuary. Richard John Neuhaus, a He then worked to break Holdridge leading intellectual of the down the historic mistrust Michael A. Graham of Twin Christian right who helped between evangelicals and Falls, funeral at 1 p.m. build a new coalition of Catholics over their theo- dies at 64 Monday at the First Assembly conservative Protestants logical differences, helping of God Church, 143 Locust st. and Roman Catholics, and build the coalition of LOS ANGELES (AP) — N. in Twin Falls; visitation informally advised churchgoers across faith Cheryl Holdridge, a popular from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at President George W. Bush, traditions who became key Mouseketeer on “The Mickey White Mortuary in Twin Falls. died Thursday. He was 72. to Republican electoral vic- Mouse Club’’ TV show in the Neuhaus died from the tories in recent years. 1950s, has died. She was 64. Miriam L. “Ginger” Cook of side effects of cancer treat- Neuhaus laid out his Holdridge died Tuesday at Jerome, funeral at 2 p.m. ment, said Joseph Bottum, argument in the influential her Santa Monica home after Tuesday at the Jerome Free editor of First Things, a book, “Evangelicals and AP photo a two-year battle with lung Will Baptist Church; visitation journal of religion and pub- Catholics Together: Toward The Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, right, at a 1997 hearing on religious cancer, Doreen Tracey, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at lic policy that Neuhaus a Common Mission,’’ which persecution with House Speaker Newt Gingrich, third from right in another former Mouseketeer, the Hove-Robertson Funeral founded. he edited with Chuck Washington. Neuhaus, a theologian who transformed himself from a lib- told the Los Angeles Times. Chapel in Jerome. A one-time Lutheran Colson, the Watergate figure eral Lutheran leader of the civil rights and antiwar struggles in the Born Cheryl Lynn Phelps minister, Neuhaus led a pre- turned born-again 1960s to a Roman Catholic beacon of the neoconservative movement of on June 20, 1944, in New dominantly African- Christian. Neuhaus later Orleans, Holdridge moved to today, died Thursday, in Manhattan. American congregation in was an informal adviser to Los Angeles when she was 2. DEATH NOTICES New York in the 1960s, Bush, who praised the his wise counsel and guid- pastor, the Canadian-born She became a Mouseketeer advocating for civil rights priest for helping shape his ance.’’ Neuhaus said he became in 1956 at the start of the sec- Barbara M. Osborne and protesting the Vietnam own outlook on abortion. The Rev. James Martin, a Catholic because he no ond season of “The Mickey War. With Rabbi Abraham “Father Neuhaus was an Jesuit writer whose order longer believed the Mouse Club,’’ which featured GOODING — Barbara M. Joshua Heschel and the Rev. inspirational leader, Neuhaus frequently criti- Protestant argument for 24 young singers and Howard Osborne, 93, of Daniel Berrigan, the admired theologian and cized, said Neuhaus was “an separation from the dancers. Gooding, died Wednesday, Catholic peace activist, accomplished author who intelligent, impassioned Catholic Church. “She was a good technical Jan. 7, 2009, at Helping Hands Neuhaus led the anti-war devoted his life to the serv- and articulate defender of “After thirty years of ask- dancer, but I think she was in Gooding. group Clergy Concerned ice of the Almighty and to Catholic orthodoxy, and ing myself why I was not a picked mostly because she A celebration of life will be About Vietnam. the betterment of our arguably the leading con- Roman Catholic I finally ran had this angelic look and a held at 11 a,m. Monday, Jan. He later broke with the world,’’ Bush said in a state- servative Catholic voice in out of answers that were great smile; she’s known for 12, at the First Christian left, partly over the Supreme ment. “He was also a dear this country.’’ convincing either to me or her smile,’’ Tracey said. “We Church in Gooding; visitation Court’s 1973 ruling legaliz- friend, and I have treasured The son of a Lutheran to others,’’ he wrote. used to try to keep her quiet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. when she started singing 11, at Demaray Funeral because she sang off-key.’’ Service, Gooding Chapel. Tracey said Holdridge received large amounts of fan Clifford R. Morgan British reporter Ralph Harris dies, mail. Censorship-fighting editor “Annette (Funicello) had Clifford R. Morgan, 69, of covered White House for decades the highest rating, but Cheryl Twin Falls, died Saturday, Dec. Richard Seaver dies at 82 came pretty close,’’ she said. 27, 2008, in Saudi Arabia. By Patricia Sullivan had been assigned to the Holdridge played Wally The funeral will be held at 1 By Alexander F. Remington week, Rosset said, “There The Washington Post White House beat full time Cleaver’s girlfriend for two p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the The Washington Post was nobody more impor- and traveled around the seasons in “Leave It to Twin Falls LDS 9th Ward tant’’ at Grove than Ralph Harris, 87, a White world with the White Beaver,’’ and had guest roles Chapel, 3155 Elizabeth Blvd. Richard Seaver, 82, a Seaver. In introducing House correspondent for the House press corps. on shows such as (Accent Funeral Home in publisher, translator and many controversial works Reuters news agency who While reporting from “Bewitched’’ and “The Dick Meridian). editor of controversial to a broad audience, the covered eight presidents, Dallas after President Van Dyke Show.’’ works of fiction who company put itself on the from Harry Truman to Ronald Kennedy was assassinated She left television in 1964 Randy A. Crowley Sr. fought censorship front lines of First Reagan, died Dec. 24 at in 1963, a group of locals when she married Lance statutes and helped bring Amendment battles. Suburban Hospital in threatened him when he Reventlow, the son of Randy A. Crowley Sr., 49, of author Samuel Beckett to In 1960, a federal court Bethesda, Md., of respiratory quoted them shouting that Woolworth heiress Barbara Twin Falls, died Thursday, Jan. wider attention in the of appeals ruled that failure and chronic obstruc- Jack Ruby “should get a Hutton. Reventlow was killed 8, 2009, at St. Luke’s Magic English-speaking world, graphic depiction of sex tive pulmonary disease. He medal’’ for shooting in a plane crash in 1972. Valley Medical Center in Twin died Jan. 5 at his home in alone did not constitute also had emphysema. Kennedy assassin Lee Holdridge married Falls. Manhattan, N.Y., after a obscenity, with regard to Harris was known for Harvey Oswald. Manning Post, a prominent A celebration of life will be heart attack. Grove’s publication a year straightforward reports and In 1968, Harris flew to West Coast Democratic Party held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Seaver was a top editor earlier of D.H. Lawrence’s an ability to solicit newswor- the U.S. air base at Thule, fundraiser and adviser, in at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, at Grove Press in New York “Lady Chatterley’s Lover.’’ thy answers. In 1983, he asked Greenland, to report on a 1994. He died in 2000. 2466 Addison Ave. E. in Twin in the late 1950s and The book, written in White House counselor nuclear bomb that had “She certainly was a very Falls, with military honors by 1960s when the company, the 1920s, was in limit- Edwin Meese III how he bal- been lost when an pretty blonde and just had a the Magic Valley Veterans led by publisher Barney ed circulation before anced the need for budget American B-52 bomber very winning personality,’’ Association and the Idaho Rosset, began publishing Grove made it widely cuts with reports of hungry crashed off the coast of said Lorraine Santoli, author National Guard; visitation books with sexually available. children in the United States. Greenland. of “The Official Mickey from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. explicit content that Emboldened, the com- Meese said he had never Other overseas trips did- Mouse Club Book’’ and a for- 12, at the mortuary. challenged censorship pany pressed forth with seen “any authoritative fig- n’t go as well. Harris once mer Disney publicist. laws. other titles, including ures that there are hungry had to flag down an ambu- “Cheryl was the most joy- Virginia Schell Such titles included “Tropic of Cancer.’’ The children’’ and that some peo- lance in Mexico in an ous person, is the best way I William F. Burroughs’s U.S. Supreme Court ruled ple go to soup kitchens attempt to rejoin the presi- can put it,’’ Santoli said. “She Virginia Schell, 90, of Twin “Naked Lunch,’’ with its in 1964 that the book was “because the food is free and dential party after being saw the positive side of Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 8, raw depictions of drug not obscene because it ... that’s easier than paying for left behind. everything.’’ 2009, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley use and homosexuality; had social value. it.’’ Medical Center in Twin Falls. Henry Miller’s semi-auto- And in 1966 the Those comments created Arrangements will be biographical chronicles of Supreme Judicial Court of an uproar. But by the time For obituary rates and information announced by Parke’s Magic lust “Tropic of Cancer’’ Massachusetts cleared Harris retired in 1986, Reagan Valley Funeral Home in Twin and “Tropic of “Naked Lunch’’ of obscen- press secretary Larry Speakes Call 735-3266 Monday through Saturday. Deadline is 3 Falls. Capricorn’’; and the ity charges. called him a “reporter’s p.m. for next-day publication. The e-mail address for French erotic novel “The “It was a very exciting, reporter’’ who wrote with obituaries is [email protected]. Death notices are Betty Sept Story of O,’’ written by an febrile time,’’ Seaver told “accuracy and speed’’ and a free service and can be placed until 4 p.m. every day. author using a pseudo- Newsweek. “We almost “facts without fluff.’’ BUHL — Betty Sept, 80, of nym. Seaver translated did a yearly bombshell. Based in Washington for Buhl, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, “O’’ under a different Barney loved ? I won’t say Reuters since 1949, Harris To view or submit obituaries online in Meridian. Arrangements name, according to The he loved the litigation, but covered a variety of assign- Or to place a message in an individual online guestbook, will be announced by Farmer New York Times. he loved everything that ments, including presidential go to www.magicvalley.com and click on “Obituaries.” Funeral Chapel in Buhl. In an interview this went with it.’’ news conferences. By 1964, he E SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2009

INSIDE: Classifieds, E2-12 | Sudoku, E4 | Dear Abby, E6 | Services directory, E7 | Bridge, E8 | Crossword, E9 | Jumble, E11 Israel and Hamas ignore UN call for cease-fire

By Ibrahim Barzak Hopes that Thursday Israeli airstrike on their house State Condoleezza Rice said it LEBANON GOLAN Wastewater treatment and Jason Keyser night’s U.N. Security Council overnight, militants said. On is difficult to protect civilians HEIGHTS plant in Beit Lahiya Associated Press writers resolution would end Gaza’s Friday, crowds in neat rows in a place as densely populat- at risk of overflowing. Erez worst fighting in decades bowed in prayer in front of ed as Gaza. Tel Aviv WEST Crossing GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — were further tempered by dis- their bodies, wrapped in “It’s also an area in which Ashkelon BANK Beit Lahiya Israeli jets and ground troops missive remarks from Hamas, funeral shrouds and flags. Hamas participates in activi- Jerusalem Northern areas of Gaza hammered at Hamas targets angry that it was not consult- In a hospital in Beit Lahiya, ties like human shields and Gaza isolated from Jebaliya Beersheba rest of the territory. City in the Gaza Strip and Islamic ed during exhaustive diplo- a northern Gaza town that using buildings that are not Sderot Detail militants fired barrages of matic efforts at the world has been particularly hard- designated as military build- Power plant Netzarim 0 5 mi rockets at southern Israeli body. hit, doctors treated a young ings to hide their fighters,’’ she shut since cities Friday, ignoring a U.N. Israel launched a heavy air girl whose left arm was torn told reporters. “So it’s hard.’’ Dec. 30. 0 5 km 0 25 mi ISRAEL resolution calling for an bombardment Dec. 27 in off at the shoulder. She lay on In Geneva, the top U.N. Deir el-Balah 0 25 km Mediterranean immediate cease-fire after response to intensified rocket a stretcher with a terrified human rights official called Sea two weeks of combat. fire that has disrupted life in expression on her face. for an independent investiga- Hamas rockets 8KQNGPEGRGTUKUVU GAZA STRIP The Israeli prime minister’s southern Israel. A week later, Such scenes have triggered tion of possible war crimes in landed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and around Khan continued Friday, raising the office said the U.N. action ground troops moved in, with anger throughout the Islamic Gaza for an incident in which Israeli cities of Younis death toll and striking more was not practical, and senior artillery and tank fire that has world and elsewhere. There Palestinians said Israeli forces Ashkelon and Beersheba. Rafah than 30 targets before dawn. Cabinet ministers decided to contributed to a surge in civil- have been daily protests in shelled a house, killing 30 Hamas responded with rocket press on with the offensive. ian casualties that continued the Middle East and in people. Israel’s military said it attacks on southern Israel EGYPT Rafah while the United Nations kept Israel will stop only when it Friday on Gaza’s ruined Europe, where there also has was not aware of the specific Crossing succeeds in ending rocket fire streets. been a rise in anti-Semitic incident but would not have Kerem Shalom aid deliveries on hold due to from the Hamas-ruled terri- Seven members of the attacks. deliberately targeted the Crossing security concerns. tory, the government said. Salha family were killed by an In Washington, Secretary of building. SOURCES: ESRI; United Nations AP

Obama’s plan for economy Blagojevich impeached meets Capitol Illinois lawmakers say they had to stop ‘freak show’ Hill reality By Christopher Wills By Andrew Taylor Associated Press writer 4GOQXGF The Illinois House voted Friday to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The action Associated Press writer awaits a state Senate trial on whether he should be removed from office for HTQOUVCVG corruption and abuse of power over a vacant Senate seat. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. WASHINGTON — Facing Rod Blagojevich was QHHKEG Impeached governors in U.S. history unwelcome resistance from impeached Friday by Illinois fellow Democrats, U.S. Navy/AP photo 1800s 1900s lawmakers furious that he President-elect Barack A parachute carrying a container turned state government into William W. David William James E. John C. Henry S. Evan Obama is encouraging crit- floats down from a small aircraft a “freak show,’’ setting the Holden Butler Sulzer Ferguson Walton Johnston Mecham ics of his $800 billion eco- North Carolina Nebraska New York Texas Oklahoma Oklahoma Arizona over the MV Sirius Star at anchor stage for an unprecedented 1871 1871 1913 1917 1923 1929 1988 nomic recovery plan to “just Friday — an apparent payment to trial in the state Senate that Sent a militia Misappropri- Convicted Convicted The House Ordered the Convicted show me’’ their own ideas. pirates holding the ship. could get him thrown out of to quell ated school by state by Senate charged him National Guard to of attempt- With more than 11 mil- violence by Ku funds; Senate on on 10 with 22 surround the Capitol ing to office. Klux Klan; impeachment charges of charges, articles of to prevent Legisla- thwart an lion Americans out of work, The 114-1 vote in the suspended proceedings misappro- some impeachment ture from assem- investiga- Obama pressed Congress Illinois House came exactly a habeas corpus expunged priation of stemming ranging from bling to investigate tion into a for urgent action Friday and month after Blagojevich’s for accused from legisla- funds from fight violation of him; impeached but death threat said the U.S. is undergoing Negotiator: Klan leaders tive record; over control the separation not convicted in allegedly arrest on charges that includ- re-elected of the of powers to 1928; impeached made by an “a devastating economic ed trying to sell President- governor in University of diverting again next year and aide in crisis that will become more elect Barack Obama’s vacant 1888 Texas funds removed 1987 difficult to contain with Pirates get Senate seat. The debate took AP time.’’ His warning was less than 90 minutes, and not underscored by a govern- a single legislator rose in lawmakers complained that ment report showing that $3 million defense of the governor, who Blagojevich had made a unemployment hit a 16- was jogging in the snow in laughingstock out of the state. year high of 7.2 percent in Chicago. “It’s our duty to clean up December. Later, a defiant Blagojevich the mess and stop the freak But congressional for tanker insisted again that he com- show that’s become Illinois Democrats are making it mitted no crime, and government,’’ said Demo- clear they want to put their By Mohamed Olad Hassan declared: “I’m going to fight cratic Rep. Jack Franks. own stamp on the revival Associated Press writer every step of the way.’’ He Rep. Monique Davis, a plan, despite the inevitable portrayed himself as a victim Democrat, said: “If the gover- delays. Some Obama ideas, MOGADISHU, Somalia — of political payback by the nor walked down that aisle like a $3,000 job creation tax After reportedly receiving a House for his efforts to extend today, how many of us would credit, might get scrapped. $3 million ransom dropped health care and other relief to fall over ourselves to greet Many Democrats aren’t by parachute, pirates said the ordinary people of him? I think we’d hold our thrilled with Obama’s busi- they released a captured Illinois. heads down in shame. We ness tax cut plans and are Saudi supertanker Friday, “The causes of the wanted him, we elected him, griping that there’s not ending a two-month drama impeachment are because we supported him and he’s enough money in the that helped galvanize inter- I’ve done things to fight for disgraced us.’’ measure for traditional national efforts to fight pira- families,’’ the 52-year-old The criminal case against infrastructure projects like cy off Africa’s coast. Democrat said at an extraor- the governor included road construction and U.S. Navy photos showed dinary news conference AP photo charges he tried to sell the water projects or for tax a parachute, carrying what where he surrounded himself Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives to make a statement Friday in Senate seat for campaign credits to promote renew- they described as “an appar- with some of the people he cash or a plum for himself or able energy. Chicago, after he was impeached by the Illinois House on a wide array of ent payment,’’ floating claimed to have helped, his wife, and pressured peo- Under pressure, Obama toward the tanker, which including a man in a wheel- offenses including criminal corruption and wasting taxpayers money. The ple into making campaign aides agreed Friday to had been held with its 25- chair and a transplant recipi- two-term Democrat becomes the first governor in Illinois history to be contributions. increase the money ticket- member since Nov. 15. ent. He took no questions. impeached. The impeachment case ed to energy tax breaks from Mohamed Said, a negotia- Blagojevich becomes the was based on the criminal $10 billion to $20 billion, tor with the pirates, told The first U.S. governor in more No other Illinois governor The Senate trial is set to charges plus other allegations according to congressional Associated Press by tele- than 20 years to be has ever been impeached, begin Jan. 26. While impeach- — that Blagojevich expanded Democratic aides. The phone the ship was released impeached. Arizona’s Evan despite the state’s storied his- ment in the House required a health care program with- Democrats want $30 bil- and traveling to “safe Mecham was impeached, tory of graft. Blagojevich’s only a simple majority, or 60 out authority, that he circum- lion. waters’’ after the payment of convicted and removed from immediate predecessor, votes, a two-thirds vote vented hiring laws to give Beyond the emerging $3 million, far less than the office in 1988 for trying to George Ryan, is behind bars would be needed for convic- jobs to political allies, that he rifts — and the openness $25 million initially sought. thwart an investigation into a for corruption, and two earli- tion in the 59-member spent millions on flu vaccine with which Democrats are The owner of the Liberian- death threat allegedly made er governors also went to Senate. that he knew couldn’t be pushing back against some flagged tanker, Vela by an aide. prison. During the House debate, brought into the country. of Obama’s ideas — is the International Marine Ltd., sheer enormity of crafting declined to comment on the such a complex, controver- claim. Combined Military sial measure in just weeks. Forces patrolling the waters Lawmakers’ insistence on issued a statement saying, making changes could “It appears Somali pirates Palin lashes out at ‘very scary’ media coverage delay the recovery plan have received payment for beyond a mid-February the very large crude tanker By Howard Kurtz coming DVD titled “Media gers especially? It’s a sad state brushed aside most inquiries deadline declared by House Sirius Star.’’ The Washington Post Malpractice: How Obama of affairs in the world of the on the subject, Palin asked: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D- The seizure of the Sirius Got Elected.’’ “I think this media today, mainstream “What is the double standard Calif. Star, which is the size of an WASHINGTON — Sarah woman was assassinated by media especially, that they’re here, why reporters would Obama, at a news confer- aircraft carrier and filled Palin, still smarting over cov- the media,’’ going to rely on bloggers, choose to believe lies, ence, sought to play down with two million barrels of erage of her vice presidential he said anonymous bloggers, for reporters especially not just the differences. “There’s no oil valued about $100 mil- run, calls the media’s report- Thursday. their hard news informa- taking one extra step to get to disagreement that the lion, capped a string of ing on her family “very By turns tion.’’ the facts ... Is it sexism? What economy is in dire straits,’’ increasingly audacious scary’’ and says there may be aggravated Mainstream news outlets is it that drives someone to he said. “There’s no dis- attacks by Somalian pirates. “a class issue’’ that explains and be- reported the rumor in believe the worst and perpet- agreement that we need to Not only was it the largest the more sympathetic treat- mused, Palin September only after John uate the worst, in terms of create jobs.’’ ship to have been hijacked, ment of Caroline Kennedy. complained McCain’s campaign revealed gossip and lies?’’ Top Democrats affirmed it was taken in the Indian The Alaska governor also in the video the pregnancy of Palin’s teen- Palin also objected to there is far more agreement Ocean more than 500 miles took a swipe at Katie Couric that her Palin age daughter Bristol, citing reports that Bristol and her than disagreement on the southeast of Mombasa, over the CBS interview in press office the chatter about Trig as the fiance, Levi Johnston, are major parts of the recovery Kenya, demonstating grow- which Palin stumbled badly, is still getting calls about reason for the disclosure. “high school dropouts and plan: aid to cash-strapped ing capability on the part of saying: “Katie, you’re not the rumors that she is not the Atlantic blogger Andrew they’re going to just look for state governments, $500- the pirates. center of everyone’s uni- mother of her infant son. She Sullivan — who is hardly government handouts to $1,000 tax cuts for most Until then, most hijack- verse.’’ called this “quite absurd,’’ anonymous — has ques- raise their child and stuff, workers and working cou- ings had occurred closer to Palin did her venting saying she is “frustrated that tioned why Palin would not nothing could be further ples, and a huge spending the Somali coast in the Gulf Monday with John Ziegler, a I wasn’t believed that Trig release medical records to from the truth. And I’ve package blending old fash- of Aden, one of the busiest conservative radio talk show was really my son. prove she is the boy’s mother, asked some in the media to ioned public works projects shipping channels in the host turned filmmaker, who “When did we start accept- but has also posted informa- correct that, and they haven’t with aid to the poor and world, leading to and from posted excerpts online to ing as hard news sources tion supporting her account. corrected it, and that gets unemployed and a variety the Suez Canal. promote the sale of a forth- bloggers, anonymous blog- Although her campaign frustrating.’’ of other initiatives.