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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have a semi- with student nary for students of Canyon Ridge High School. By Andrea Jackson The church intends to begin Times-News writer construction this spring and to open the building when Canyon A Bliss High School teacher Ridge takes students in the fall, allegedly had sex with a 16-year-old said Mark Holmstead, president of student, including once at a shop in the church’s Twin Falls West Stake. the school, according to Gooding “As local leaders, we’re planning County court records. on the seminary to be completed Anna M. Bettencourt, 39, of so local LDS kids can attend,” Wendell, is charged with two counts Holmstead said. “That was why of felony sexual battery of a minor. that property was acquired.” Police interviewed and arrested Holmstead anticipates that Bettencourt Tuesday, and she was about 90 of Canyon Ridge’s rough- arraigned Wednesday in Gooding ly 900 students students will take County 5th District Court. religious instruction courses at the She was suspended with pay this seminary during release time peri- week from her social studies teach- ods. ing post, pending The building will be west of the the resolution of the new school at the southeast cor- case against her, ner of Park View Drive and Cheney said Bliss School Drive, which is still under con- District Clerk struction. Michelle Elliot. The land in the past was owned ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Bettencourt and by the Twin Falls School District, Ethan Hunt, center, a senior at Twin Falls High School, talks with his seminary teacher, Rob Wallace, Thursday while Tabitha Wicker the male student but was transferred to the church allegedly had inter- through a series of transactions looks on at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints seminary in Twin Falls High School. course twice Bettencourt that also involved the city of Twin between Aug. 15 Falls. part of North College Road or agreement and the City Council and Sept. 30 — once on the floor of In September 2007, the 1.37- other street improvements for looked at it and approved it.” the school’s agriculture shop on a acre property, valued at about Washington Street North and Last September, the city pur- Sunday, and again in the boy’s pick- $103,000, was transferred to the Cheney Drive near the new chased the LDS Softball Complex up truck after they met up at the city along with a couple unrelated school. located south of Highland Park, school, according to court records parcels. The city also waived a require- trading the land near the new filed Wednesday. According to court The district also agreed to con- ment that the district pay a share high school and paying the church records, both the boy and the struct the east half of the street, of the cost of a traffic signal at the about $259,000, Humble said. teacher admitted they had sex twice. curb, gutter and sidewalk along intersection of North College Road The future seminary property The boy “told some people about Park View Drive adjacent to the and Washington Street North. was deeded to church in it, and it became very difficult for her land, at the cost of $77,250. The total value of all the waivers November. Humble said his under- (Bettencourt) to teach,” court The district’s other properties was $443,854, compared with standing is the city didn’t need to that the city received were two $437,750 that the school district go through a public bidding See TEACHER, Main 2 acres along Hankins Road, valued gave the city in land and improve- process because the deal involved at $120,000, and 11 acres on the ments. a trade for other property. south end of the city valued at In exchange, the city waived all “We traded value for value,” said BREAKING NEWS $137,500, according to a written building permit fees for Canyon Mitch Humble, community devel- Ben Botkin may be reached at agreement approved by the school Ridge and did not require the dis- opment director for Twin Falls. 208-735-3238 or bbotkin@magic- MAGICVALLEY.COM board and city council. trict to pay for reconstruction of “The school board looked at this valley.com. You saw this story first online. Investigator: Plane that crashed in Elmore Co. likely broke up in air ond aircraft said the pilot appear to be a factor in the Wings and tail who crashed reported he crash late Sunday that killed was cold because the door Craig Jewett, 41, of was not fully latched, and Centerville, Utah. apparently tore was considering landing in Jewett had recently Mountain Home to close it. bought the plane from a off Comanche NTSB investigator Tom southwestern Idaho man NATE POPPINO/Times-News Little said the wings and tail and was flying it back to Workers add to a liquid-waste lagoon at the Dry Creek Dairy on Thursday, as seen from 3000 North Road. BOISE (AP) — A small appear to have broken off Utah. plane that crashed earlier the 1965 Piper Aircraft PA-24 He and another pilot, this week in southern Idaho Comanche in the air. Warren Kenner, flew to apparently broke up in “It happens if a plane is Idaho on Sunday in Kenner’s Twin Falls County examines flight, an investigator with overstressed,” Little said single-engine Cherokee to the National Transportation Thursday, declining to elab- pick up Jewett’s plane. Safety Board says. orate. Another pilot flying a sec- Little said weather did not See PLANE, Main 2 waste lagoon at Murtaugh dairy By Nate Poppino But adjustments the size of of the Snake River, said the Times-News writer Dry Creek’s — as much as 50 work isn’t a new lagoon so acres of new lagoon in an much as a safety precaution. Day of Remembrance commemorates MURTAUGH — Twin Falls area slated for composting The dairy was a little County officials say they are — have to go through the behind in emptying its hold- investigating a dairy south- permitting process. ing ponds before winter set unjust Japanese detentions in WWII west of Murtaugh for its The county received a in, he said. About four feet of attempt to deal with excess complaint on Feb. 9 and has snowfall in late December By Jesse Washington cussed in Minami’s house- Minami’s discovery led to a animal waste. since asked Bettencourt for coincided with the facility’s Associated Press writer hold. She learned about it in greater understanding of her Dry Creek Dairy, owned more information about digester breaking down, the 1980s through the culture — and herself. Many by Luis Bettencourt, appears what he’s doing, as well as leading to full holding Kristine Minami was in National Day of hope the Day of to be expanding its liquid- notified the Idaho State ponds and runoff issues. To college before she learned Remembrance, which was Remembrance will also lead waste lagoon beyond what’s Department of Agriculture. avoid any more problems, that her father, grandmother observed around the country to greater understanding that allowed in its special-use Several construction vehi- he said, workers are adding and uncle had been essen- Thursday. Americans come in all types permit, Planning and cles could be seen pushing to a banked area to control tially jailed by the U.S. gov- There was no ceremony, of packages. Zoning Administrator Rick dirt around north of the it. ernment for the crime of however, at the site of the “It got me more interested Dunn said Thursday. dairy’s main buildings on Brasil emphasized that being Japanese. Minidoka Relocation Center in my history and my roots,’’ Confined-animal feeding Thursday. But Joe Brasil, the dairy will be more care- The detention of 120,000 in Jerome County, where said Minami, who grew up in operations are allowed to who oversees cows and ful this fall. Japanese-Americans during more than 10,000 Japanese- repair or modify existing waste management for World War II was not dis- Americans were interned. See CAMPS, Main 2 lagoons as needed, he said. Bettencourt’s facilities south See DAIRY, Main 2

Comics ...... Classifieds 12 Crossword ....Classifieds 2 Obituaries ...... Business 5 FTERNOON WITH A DANCING QUEEN Commodities ....Business 2 Dear Abby...... Classifieds 4 Opinion ...... Main 6 A Community ...... Business 3 Movies ....Entertainment 2 Sudoku ...... Classifieds 6 Instructor shares passion > Entertainment 1 Main 2 Friday, February 20, 2009 TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho MORNINGMORNING BRIEFINGBRIEFING TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Pat’s Picks ... Pat Marcantonio ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT tions: Blaine County Campus gym, CSI gym, “Clarence Darrow,” based on Irving Stone’s Gooding ISDB gym, Jerome Rec Center, Rupert Three things to do today Civic gym and Shoshone High School (old “Clarence Darrow for the Defense” presented • by The Community School, 7 p.m., nexStage gym); and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CSI The Community School Cassia Community Concerts American Veterans Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum, tickets: Burley Outreach Center gym, no cost, 732- presents “Clarence Darrow,” season at 7:30 p.m. at the Auxiliary’s public dance at 8 $20 for adults and $5 for youth, proceeds to 6475. a play about the famous King Fine Arts Center, 2100 p.m. at the DAV Hall, 459 benefit nexStage, 726-4857. Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10 to 11 lawyer, today through Satur- Parke Ave., Burley. No indi- Shoup Ave., Twin Falls. A $2 Emily Skinner in perfor- a.m., Blaine County Senior Connection, 721 S. day at the nexStage Theatre, vidual tickets are sold at the donation is requested. mance, third event of Third Ave., Hailey, no cost, 737-5988. 120 S. Main St., Ketchum. door. Season membership Mini-Cassia Community Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:30 to Tickets are $5, and the show prices are $40 for adults, $20 Have your own pick you starts at 7:30 p.m. Reserva- for students and $110 for want to share? Something Concerts season, 7:30 11:30 a.m., Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc., 310 tions: 622-3960, ext. 164. families. Information: 678- that is unique to the area and p.m., King Fine Arts Main St. N., Kimberly, no cost, 737-5988. • Tony-nominated singer 1798 or 678-7447. that may take people by sur- Center, 2100 Parke SilverSneakers Fitness Program, 10:30 to and actress Emily Skinner • And you can dance, prise? E-mail me at Ave., Burley, admission 11:30 a.m., Jerome Senior Center, 212 First performs as part of the Mini- dance, dance at the Disabled [email protected]. by season membership: Ave. E. no cost for Humana Gold Choice mem- $40 for adults, $20 for bers, $1 for non-Humana members, 324-5642. students and $110 for Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 11 to 11:45 families; individual con- a.m., Oakley Fire Station, 315 E. Main St., cert tickets: $20, 678- Oakley, no cost, 737-5988. 1798 or 678-7447. Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 1:30 p.m., Ketchum lays off four, freezes salaries Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary public front lounge, Woodstone Assisted Living By Ariel Hansen Facility, 491 Caswell Ave. W., Twin Falls, no ment, will remain unfilled inspect,” Hall said, noting dance, 8 p.m., DAV Hall, 459 Shoup Ave., Times-News writer through the end of the fiscal that events like 48 Straight Twin Falls, $2 donation, 734-5208. cost, 737-5988. Celebrate Recovery, based on the 12 steps year at least. have also shut down, leaving Educator Night for “Souvenir: A Fantasia on The mayor, who makes little for a special events and eight biblical principles, 7 p.m., Cafe KETCHUM — Ketchum the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins” by garnered the dubious dis- approximately $36,000, and coordinator to do. “We wait- Agape, Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 960 Stephen Temperley presented by Company of tinction of being the first city City Council members, all ed until what we thought was Eastland Dr., Twin Falls, 737-4667. Fools and Barksdale Theatre, 8 p.m., Liberty in the Magic and Wood River paid around $20,000, will see the last possible moment. Celebrate Recovery, a place to learn life-affirm- Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, tickets: $10 valleys to lay off workers due 10 percent pay cuts. Because we don’t see any ing, healthy behaviors, 7 p.m., Fireside Room for currently employed educators and school to the economy. The individuals whose bright sign within the econo- of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall at Yakima and administrators (limit two per person), 578- “The needs of the many positions were eliminated my, we can no longer afford Main streets, Filer, 734-0557. 9122. versus the needs of the few,” were legal assistant Barbi to meet these salary obliga- Al-Anon/Alateen family groups, to help friends said Ketchum Mayor Randy Ross, public information offi- tions.” and families of alcoholics, hot-line: 1-866-592- CHURCH EVENT Hall. “We evaluated all the cer and special events coor- In total, today’s layoffs and 3198. “Parenting Families from Me to We,” a three- positions in the city and dinator Kim Rogers, commu- the other cost-cutting efforts week, free parenting workshop hosted by Trinity made very difficult choices nity service officer and park- will save the city an addition- Lutheran Church for anyone who works or lives HOME AND GARDEN about a very dedicated ing enforcer Joan Loubot, al $586,000. with children; other dates: Feb. 27, March 6, Southern Idaho Home and Garden Show, fea- employee pool.” and building inspector Tom Hall said he hopes these 6:30 p.m., at the church, 909 Eighth St., tures over 100 home-improvement booths includ- The layoffs came after Abbot. cuts will be sufficient to tide Rupert, no cost, refreshments provided, 436- ing new home construction, remodeling, spas, about $730,000 had already All these positions have the city through until the 3413 to register. gardens and landscaping; also financing profes- been cut from the city’s been affected by declines in next budget, but with the sionals, food court and special Kimberly Nursery budget in recent months, and city revenues from local economy looking as it does, showcase on sustainable “Green Products,” 10 they were accompanied by option taxes, state revenue he isn’t optimistic 2010 will CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS a.m. to 8 p.m.,Eldon Evans Expo Center, College salary freezes across the sharing and building per- be any easier. board, reductions in elected mits. “We are working on con- Burley Lions Club, noon, Morey’s Steakhouse, of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, admission: $3 for officials’ salaries, and a 3 per- “It was very difficult to jus- tingencies for a worsening 219 E. Third St. N., 878-7235. adults and no cost for children under age 12, cent cut in all departments. tify spending tax dollars on a economy and it might very Members of the Twin Falls High School gradu- 208-737-6008 or 208-737-6004. Five city positions, including building inspector when well mean more reduction in ating class of 1947 no-host lunch, open to all three in the police depart- there are no buildings to force,” he said. 1947 classmates, 1 p.m., Jaker’s, 1598 Blue Lakes Blvd. N., Twin Falls, 733-7410 or 420- LIBRARY 9435. Burley Public Library Storytime, with stories, rhyme, song and a small craft for toddlers, pre- EDUCATION/SPORTS schoolers and their caregiver, 10:30 a.m., Teacher Burley Public Library, 1300 Miller Ave., no cost, Continued from Main 1 According to court records, other than her own. Soccer Association E- License Course, 878-7708. records show. the school aide gave deputies She was distraught during includes systems of play, laws and restarts, Family Storytime, 11 a.m., Jerome Public On Feb. 13 a school official copies of text messages she her police interview this more games and exercises for practices, more Library, 208-324-5427. tactical ideas, including the tactics of “2 ver- called the Gooding County said Bettencourt had sent to week, according to court sus 1 situations” and more on goalkeeping, 5 sheriff’s office to report “pos- her. In the messages, records. to 9 p.m., Twin Falls High School, $65 IYSA MUSEUMS AND PARKS sible sexual battery of a Bettencourt allegedly ac- “She told me that she members and $95 non-members, 208-316- Faulkner Planetarium “Bad Astronomy: Myths minor,” according to police knowledges “text flirting” would rather die than hurt 7005 or twinfallsrapids@yahoo. and Misconceptions” at 7 p.m., Herrett reports. with the boy. her children or her parents,” Center, $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for senior citi- While interviewing school The boy told authorities the Sheriff’s Detective Jocelyn EXHIBITS zens, $2.50 for students, no cost for children officials, authorities deter- sexual relationship began six Nunnally wrote in her report. under age 2 and a special price package for mined that a school aide had or seven months ago when Deputies are still investi- “Domestic Life” exhibition, multidisciplinary families with five children or less; and Rock first heard about the alleged Bettencourt began texting gating if there could be other project on the financial and time investments Entertainment Show: “Led Zeppelin: sexual encounters in him sexually charged mes- victims, Gough said spent on homes, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun Valley Maximum Volume 1” at 8:15 p.m., Herrett November but had not sages, according to court Thursday. Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, Center for Arts and Science, north end of the reported it until Tuesday. records. Bettencourt could not be no cost, sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491. College of Southern Idaho campus, Twin Falls, “That’s a personnel issue “She said she was going reached Thursday for com- “June,” an installation by Wood River Valley $4.50, 732-6655. now — they (school officials) through bad times in her life ment. artist Pamela DeTuncq, noon to 5 p.m., The are going to have to deal with and she enjoyed the attention She has a preliminary hear- Center, 314 S. Second Ave., Hailey, no cost, TODAY’S DEADLINES that,” said Gooding County and made the mistake of ing set for March 19 and faces sunvalleycenter.org or 726-9491. Sheriff Shaun Gough. “The engaging in very inappropri- up to life in prison if convict- New work by Twin Falls sculptor Yvonne Fasting reminder for Feb. 21 Health fair, free higher-ups didn’t know.” ate text-messaging with him,” ed, according to the Gooding Jacques, noon to 5 p.m., Magic Valley Arts blood-pressure readings and reasonably priced Kevin Lancaster, superin- according to court records. County Prosecutor’s Office. A Council’s La Galeria Pequena, 132 Main Ave. lab tests ($6.50 for basic cholesterol/triglyc- tendent of the 170-student Bettencourt was released special prosecutor will be S., Main Street Plaza, Twin Falls, free admis- eride test; $7 for complete metabolic profile of school district, could not be from jail on her own recogni- requested in the case because sion, 734-2787 or Magicvalleyartscouncil.org. the blood and $10 for TSH test and for PSA reached for comment zance, but ordered not to of an unspecified conflict of Photographs and art by Carl Pulsifer and Joyce test for men), 7 to 10 a.m., Holy Trinity Thursday. have contact with children interest. Deford, noon to 5 p.m., The Eighth Street Episcopal Parish Hall, 909 Maple St., Buhl, 12- Center, 200 N. Eighth St., Buhl, no cost, 543- hour fast recommended for accurate lab 5417. results; complimentary coffee, juice and muffins available after blood draw, 543-4995. Plane Dairy GOVERNMENT Deadline for submission of completed permission and health form for Feb. 28 Bereavement Continued from Main 1 Continued from Main 1 Twin Falls County commissioners, 8:30 a.m., you,” Kenner said. Day Camp, age-appropriate activities led by The Comanche is a four- Kenner lost sight of Jewett Its digester should be courthouse, 425 Shoshone St. N., 736-4068. trained counselors and mentors hosted by seat, single-engine plane, in the faster Comanche not repaired and running in Kids Count, Too, Inc.; for any child between and considered a more com- long after take off, but com- three weeks, and he said offi- HEALTH AND WELLNESS age six and 16 who has experienced loss of a plex plane to fly because of its municated by radio for about cials aren’t looking to create loved one, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boys & Girls retractable landing gear and 40 minutes. Kenner said conflict with the state or with SilverSneakers Fitness Program at Curves of Club, Frontier Road, Twin Falls, no cost with constant speed propeller. Jewett told him he was neighbors. Twin Falls, complete cardio and circuit training lunch and snacks provided, 736-0900, 316- Kenner said that was why the ascending and descending “We don’t want to be with resistance, state-of-the-art equipment and 0358 or 404-3210. original plan was for the rapidly like a roller coaster. fined,” he said. “It’s not new “Curves Smart” personalized coaching, 5:30 more experienced Kenner to “Early on, I think he was construction.” a.m. to 7 p.m., Twin Falls Curves, 690 Blue To have an event listed, please submit the fly the plane to Utah. doing quite a bit of that for Brasil said his main office Lakes Blvd. N., no cost for Humana Gold- name of the event, a brief description, time, “Craig indicated that he fun. You get a new toy,” in Wendell had met with the insured or AARP provided by Secure Horizons, place, cost and contact number to Suzanne had 15 hours flying a Kenner said. “We talked county already, and that 734-7300. Browne by e-mail at [email protected]; Comanche,” Kenner said. about the weather. You could ISDA had signed off on the College of Southern Idaho’s Over 60 and by fax, 734-5538; or by mail, Times-News, “That’s what he told me mul- see mountain obscurations.” adjustment. While ISDA Getting Fit programs, a guided walking work- P.O.Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. tiple times. He looked com- Kenner said he told Jewett Chief of Staff Pam Juker out with stretching and gentle resistance train- Deadline is noon, four days in advance of the fortable in it.” to turn off his strobe lights to couldn’t confirm the latter ing, 9 to 10 a.m. at several Magic Valley loca- event. With Jewett in his new avoid night blindness. Jewett statement Thursday after- plane and Kenner in his, they told Kenner he might land in noon, she said her agency is left the Caldwell Industrial Mountain Home, about 50 aware of the issue and under- Airport on Sunday between 7 miles east of Boise, to close stands it to be an emergency WHAT’SNEWATMAGICVALLEY.COM and 8 p.m., authorities said. the door of his aircraft situation where the dairy had “The plan was: Just fly because it was not fully to find a place to put the WATCH: See a rehearsal from JuMP Co.’s straight home, and I’ll follow latched. waste from its digester. County officials still newest production, “Kokonut Kapers.” Find out which schools are closed for weather online at seemed more concerned And check out a slideshow on a day in about the project. Dunn and the life of dance instructor Trina Ciocca. 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They voted leases the six-acre facility, but Lothspeich also argued then to agree with one of Tuesday to extend the filing has agreements to buy it and that the P&Z didn’t follow its Lothspeich’s arguments, that deadline for Machado and the dairy expansion denial join it with 154 acres of farm- own standards of review for denying the variance would Planning and Zoning land next door. In the process, granting variances — writing cause the dairy’s demise sev- Department, giving them By Nate Poppino the operation but was turned he would expand from 200 among other issues that the eral years down the road. more time to compile the Times-News writer down by the county Planning milking cows to 420 and bring variance is in line with the County staff and the four P&Z transcript of the hearing and and Zoning Commission in 60 dry cows and 467 heifers county’s comprehensive plan members opposing the vari- file their briefs. A man seeking to expand June. County commissioners already associated with the and that denying it will affect ance said, however, that the his western Twin Falls County found in November that the dairy onto the site. The the dairy’s current operations, facility wouldn’t suffer “undue Nate Poppino may be dairy will again plead his case P&Z likely voted without a changes likely wouldn’t hap- contrary to the P&Z’s opinion. hardship,” in part because reached at 208-735-3237 or to the county commissioners, quorum and sent the matter pen for two years. Commissioners stopped Machado doesn’t own the [email protected]. they confirmed Tuesday. back for another hearing. But It’s not clear what reasoning short of addressing those land. Mal Machado, whose Machado was again turned Machado will argue this time issues in the previous Providence Dairy sits within a down in January, as before by around. His attorney, John appeal, declaring them one-mile setback along just one vote. Lothspeich, declined com- moot after ruling on the lack Myron & Sandy Schroeder Salmon Falls Creek Canyon Now, he’s again appealed ment on his pending filing on of a quorum. southwest of Buhl, applied last the decision to the county Wednesday. But the dairy- January’s discussion Happy 50th year for a variance to expand commissioners, who serve as man’s new appeal could end touched on the same issues. In Wedding Anniversary to the best parents.

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Walt Minnick said the state trative council that regularly to the state’s Division of Task force members, who lus projects must spur job Minnick, D-Idaho, said he should rely on existing agen- discusses the economic Financial Management by were recently notified of creation, and that Otter has would work to make sure the cies, such as the State Board situation and how the school noon on March 4. their selection, include uni- requested that the proposals University of Idaho receives of Education, to distribute can deal with budget chal- The agency will review versity vice presidents, stu- not result in a future finan- money from the stimulus the money. lenges. those proposals and, by dents, faculty members and cial burden to the state. package that he voted “We don’t want to spend “We will work with state March 19, make recommen- staff, with each assigned to “ISU will spare no effort, against. six months developing pro- officials to determine where dations to an Executive review a certain portion of and we’ll turn over every rock “I told them I will do any- cedures, and another six we have viable projects that Stimulus Committee the stimulus bill. to make sure we maximize all thing I can to facilitate that, months appointing commis- meet the qualifications of the appointed by Gov. C.L. “A lot of people have some of the benefits of this bill, and when they get their list sions,’’ he said. “It’s to be stimulus package,’’ he said. JFAC plans meetings on stimulus next week BOISE (AP) — Idaho budget writers will review the potential effect of the $787 billion federal stimulus package on Idaho most of next week. Sen. Dean Cameron, Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee co-chairman, plans an overview of the massive, 1,100-page stimulus bill on Monday, followed by meetings focusing on educa- Plus Cruises to Mexico tion and universities Tuesday, the Department of Health and withitht qualifyingllif i purchase.h Welfare Thursday, and the Receive Up to Department of Receive up to 6 day VACATIONVACATION Transportation on Friday. Receive up to 6 day ** Gov. 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It came with bench seats, the better to have your date close to the cracks? you. I bought it used (this was before cars were “pre owned“) in 1961. My Dad co magine you’re a parent of small children who signed the $750 note, which I picks up the Terre Haute, Ind., Tribune-Star paid. this morning and learns that your neighbor is Jason Carrol Smith. Convicted three times for sexual assault of Ia minor, this former Twin Falls resident is the type CAL of criminal who violent sexual predator lists were THOMAS designed to identify. Indiana authorities know Smith is a sexual crimi nal, but until Wednesday they believed he had been convicted of statutory rape — a sex crime, to be sure, but one based on the Those were the days when age of a consensual victim. Our view: you could fill up for pocket December for financial aid. Some of the cars of my them and after with names That’s when Times-News change. Somewhere I have Members of Congress told childhood are no more. such as Tucker, DeLorean reporter Andrea Jackson con Kids in old Esso receipts that show a the company CEOs that KaiserFrazier was the and Duesenberg) received nected the dots for them. Indiana could full tank of regular gas cost everyone had to make sacri biggest postwar challenger government bailouts. If they Smith, 33, managed to scrub me $3. fices, including manage to the Big Three. Models couldn’t sell their products at be at risk Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac ment, unions, suppliers, included the 1949 Kaiser a profit, they either sold out, most of his record by moving and Cadillac were the main investors and bondholders. Custom Vagabond, the 1948 or went bust. People who to a small central Indiana town from a violent stays of GM, as Fairlane, Here’s a better idea: Let Frazer Manhattan fourdoor worked for them found other in 2007, two years after he was Crestline Skyliner, Falcon them die a slow death, with sedan, the Dragon sedans jobs. No one starved to released from prison in Idaho. former Idaho and later Galaxie were for the emphasis on slow. Tell and Henry J coupes. In 1970, death. He registered as a sex offender sexual preda- Ford, some of which I would workers (management Kaiser, then known as the Americans have benefited in Indiana, but that state’s own as an adult. I would also always seems to land on its Kaiser Jeep Corporation, was from capitalism. Our govern public Web site doesn’t men tor because own some Chrysler prod feet) that they have a fixed sold to American Motors ment should not be under tion two of the three criminal the system ucts, so I have contributed to amount of time to look for Corporation. mining an economic system convictions that earned him a the profits of all the “Big new jobs. Government will Other auto companies that has produced more classification as a Violent designed to Three.” help them with training and either went out of business prosperity for its citizens Ford is fending for itself education, but government or were bought. These than any nation on Earth. It Sexual Predator in Idaho. That warn their without a bailout from cannot prop up companies included Packard (“ask the cannot forever prop up com status was dropped last week parents Washington, but GM and that no longer make prod man who owns one”), panies that make products following an Idaho Supreme Chrysler have filed their ucts people want to buy in Studebaker (“first by far with not enough people wish to Court ruling. failed. restructuring proposals with large enough numbers for a postwar car”), and buy. If a growing number of Here’s Smith rap sheet: the government in order to them to remain profitable. Hudson, which began mak people prefer cars not pro In 1990 at the age of 14, Smith raped a 5year receive additional billions to There are many reasons ing cars in 1909 and, like duced by GM and Chrysler, old Twin Falls boy he was babysitting. He was con keep them solvent. On the car companies are in other automobile compa how will a government res victed as a juvenile and put in a threemonth sex Tuesday, GM received the trouble, all of which have nies, in early 1942 was cue plan make them more offender program that took him six months to final $4 billion on a $13.4 bil been reported in the major ordered by the U.S. govern likely to buy them? complete because of his behavior. lion federal commitment. media, but that is the past ment to stop making passen The “going out of business Three years later, Smith admitted to raping Chrysler, also getting $4 bil and it is way too late in the ger cars and concentrate sale” sign should go up now. lion, has already requested game to do much about exclusively on fulfilling war Taxpayers should not be another boy. After 30 days in jail he was remanded an additional $3 billion. The guaranteed pensions and contracts. In 1954, Hudson expected to underwrite to state custody until he was 21. Smith’s cousin, money is conditioned on health care that ended up eventually merged with dying companies, unless we Pam Henstock, said he raped her son and killed a GM and Chrysler coming up crippling GM, even after the NashKelvinator to become get a free car for our money. dog in front of him as a way to frighten the child with comprehensive restruc company successfully nego American Motors, a compa But that only happens on into keeping the rape secret. turing plans that will prove tiated with UAW members to ny that lasted in one form or “Oprah.” In 1998, Smith pleaded guilty to raping a 15 to the government that they decrease retirement benefits, another until 1987 when yearold girl and went to prison. have made “aggressive” which, honestly, is a little like Chrysler gobbled it up. Syndicated columnist Cal When he was released from prison in 2005, progress since they pleaded quitting smoking after being None of these companies Thomas can be reached at Smith told authorities he raped another boy who with lawmakers last diagnosed with lung cancer. (and many more before [email protected]. was only 5 or 6 years old sometime before 1990. That confession came during a polygraph test, but did not result in criminal charges. If Jason Smith isn’t a dangerous sexual predator, he’ll do until the real thing comes along. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In June 2007, Smith informed the state he was moving to Brazil, Ind. According to the Indiana Lawmakers need A toll road could help sex offender site, he’s now living in Terre Haute. Bill of Rights lesson Tell us what you think pay for highway repairs The sheriff there, who is responsible for adding ON PAPER: The Times-News welcomes letters from readers on Smith to his state’s Web site, says he doesn’t have Isn’t it amazing that once subjects of public interest. Please limit letters to 300 words. I agree with your Feb. 9 the staff to do much more than repeat what the people get into politics they Include your signature, mailing address and phone number. editorial that now is always new offender in town tells them about his past. forget what we all learned in Writers who sign letters with false names will be permanently a good time to fix our high grammar school? barred from publication. Letters may be brought to our Twin Falls ways if possible. Idaho officials won’t say what they told Indiana “Congress shall pass no However, the increased about Smith. It’s up to the receiving state to ask for office; mailed to P.O. Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303; faxed to laws infringing on the free (208) 734-5538; or e-mailed to [email protected]. gas tax of 5 cents might be a details. dom of speech,” is a portion real problem for many of us Smith hasn’t been arrested for anything in of the Bill of Rights to be right now with the huge, Indiana, but those who know him best — includ enjoyed by every citizen. ment, I’d just like to say that informed economists that unnecessary depression fac ing his own family — say they fear he will attack Simple and straightforward, we owe our national leaders have their doubts, also. But I ing us. again. unless, of course, you are a more respect than that. pray every day that what A possible workable solu We sincerely hope children around Terre Haute legislator. Words like “stupid” and they are doing will save our tion might be a 2 or 3 cent aren’t forced to pay the price for interstate bureau Perhaps we should require “idiots” have no place in ref country. tax now, and then begin fast cratic blind spots. them all to take a course in erence to those who are in To the Times-News staff: work to make I90 and I84 common sense and reading. charge of our country. And, Thank you for printing both into toll roads since they KENT CRAMER though the namecallers liberal and conservative are used by so many from Twin Falls won’t admit it, not everyone articles. I appreciate being other states. that disagrees with their able to read both sides each Many states in the East Despite differences, office beliefs is an idiot! day. have tolls on their inter I am not a backer of Mr. And last, to Steve Crump: states, and I actually enjoy holders deserve respect Obama, but I respect the No, you’re not Pat using them. They are usual Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . . . . Opinion editor To those lettertotheedi office he has been given. I McManus, but don’t let that ly wellmaintained and the The members of the editorial board and writers of tor writers who like to use don’t think he and his party stop you. I enjoy your cost is worth it. editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, gutter language to try to are on the right track with humor columns. Just an idea. Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. express their contempt for the bailout, and there are a JOHN LEARD LINDA PITTMAN members of our govern lot of welleducated, well Kimberly Twin Falls

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Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OPINION Friday, February 20, 2009 Main 7 There’s frugal, and ACORN and Obama are together again then there’s crazy resh off the trillion- Now that’s the kind of dollar porkulus bill theft that should be the ard times produce (I’d go blind.) Use cold water F signing in Denver, subject of civil disobedi- neurotic behavior. in the washing machine. President Obama immedi- MICHELLE ence. H There’s nothing (Sometimes.) Cook small ately launched into his MALKIN Instead, ACORN offices, neurotic, of course, about SAM items in the microwave next New Raw Deal expan- funded with your tax dol- the brute fear that consumes ALLIS instead of the oven. (Like a sion: a massive mortgage lars, are training teams of parents with three children veal chop?) entitlement program forc- “Home Savers” — who have both lost their I’m also reading that you ing lenders to refinance at described as “people ready jobs. There is nothing neu- can cut your electric bill sig- an initial cost of $50 bil- and willing to mobilize on rotic about trading down nificantly if you unplug in lion to $100 billion. That’s funded with your tax dol- short notice to defend the from meat to SpaghettiOs for the morning all of the pas- in addition to the biparti- lars, will scream, pound homesteaders against dinner, or staging a family They watch with wry sive energy eaters — TV, san-supported $50 billion their fists, chain them- attempts to evict them.” vacation in the backyard. amusement as the rest of us computer, toaster, in the “stimulus” bill to selves to buildings, pad- Ready, willing and able to Nothing neurotic, in short, face collapse. microwave, coffee machine bail out homeowners lock the doors and engage mobilize on short notice about doing what you have I have a friend who has — and plug them back in the underwater on their mort- in illegal behavior until because they are either to do to get by. lived a very simple life for evening when you need gages and the $2 billion in they get what they want. unemployed or employed But there is something decades. Much of what he them. Are most Americans “neighborhood stabiliza- It’s a recipe for anarchy. full time as ACORN shake- neurotic about people who ate he grew. He’s always going to unplug and replug tion” funds to alleviate the Threatens Baltimore down artists. are not in extremis eating scoffed at large consump- all of them every day? What foreclosure crisis. ACORN’s Louis Beverly, Guess who’s encourag- lentils and roadside greens tion. He was on an austere part of “no” don’t you under- In tandem with the who calls himself a ing them to defy the law. to prove some point. energy program long before stand? White House Bad “Foreclosure Fighter”: Democratic Rep. Marcy People living comfortably it was cool — no running It goes on. A guy named Borrowers Bailout, “After you’ve used all Kaptur of Ohio, who told who suddenly embrace the water while doing the dishes, Jeff Yeager, whom Matt Lauer Obama’s old friends at the your legal options, your them: “Stay in your current fad of eating little, things like that. called “The Ultimate Association of Community last resort is civil disobedi- homes. If the American spending less, and crow I remember him telling me Cheapskate” on “The Today Organizations for Reform ence. We’re talking about people, anybody out there about it. What we have here back in the late ’70s that he Show,” is riding high, wide, Now (ACORN) are launch- families who have been in is being foreclosed, don’t is a calorie race to the bot- wouldn’t mind a crash. and handsome these days. ing a new campaign of their homes 20 or 30 years. leave.” The housing bullies tom. What we have here is Americans must experience He has been living insanely their own: the “Home People who are assets in will be assisted by left- overreaction. it, he said, before they can close to the bone for years, Savers” campaign. What a the community, who look wing propaganda docu- The party was over last find balance in their lives. and now, proud as punch, coinky-dinky, huh? As with out for the elderly, who mentarians at the Brave year, but it became official in Speaking of extremist stands as a guru to the herd most of the bully tactics of have community associa- New Foundation, headed January, when the strange behavior, an article in The of neophyte Scrooges. His the radical left-wing tions, and these are the up by Hollywood lib and famous clothing design- New York Times last week diet is based on massive group, it ain’t gonna be people being kicked out of Robert Greenwald, who er Karl Lagerfeld famously caught my eye. It was about consumption of lentils, pretty. They are the shock the community.” will disseminate sob sto- announced to the BBC, lunatic people who have which he calls “the perfect troops on the streets doing We can all sympathize ries to crank up pressure “Bling is over.” unplugged their refrigerators food.” Rock on, Jeff. the dirty work while the with good folks who can’t while Obama pushes his It’s time, he said, for mod- in the name of energy effi- I have a friend who fre- Community Organizer-in- pay their bills. But as I’ve housing entitlement plan. esty. I’m all for modesty. I ciency. quents a boot exchange. Chief keeps his delicate said repeatedly in my criti- ACORN has waited three have no choice because I As best as I can get it, they He can easily afford new hands clean. cism of the mortgage enti- decades for this moment don’t have the dough to live survive with a small freezer hiking boots but checks out Trumpets ACORN: “On tlement mentality in the sun. And as Obama otherwise. in the basement and a the used men’s hiking boots Feb. 19, ACORN members embraced by both parties promised ACORN mem- But the gap between mod- steady rotation of ice water because he’s cheap. will launch a new tactic in in Washington, home own- bers at a forum in esty and extremism is huge. bottles from said basement I actually harbor some fighting foreclosures: civil ership is not a civil right — December 2007, “We’re The new hyperfrugality we freezer toted up into the sympathy for the well heeled disobedience. Participants and neither is home reten- going to be calling all of read and hear about is the dead refrigerator in the who have taken the big fall. in the ACORN Home tion. Artificially propping you in to help us shape new Botox. It’s a trend that kitchen to keep it cool They’ve developed a brave Savers campaign nation- up the housing market will the agenda. We’re gonna will be hot until something enough to preserve some new vocabulary to explain wide will simply refuse to only result in more of the be having meetings all else comes along, as collagen foods. Meat for hungry their new plight. To wit: “It move out of foreclosed same costly borrow- across the country … so did for all those women who mouths? Try Wendy’s. feels great to be living in only homes, or in some cases, spend-panic-repeat cycles that you have input into wanted clown lips. Maybe This whole thing is nuts. It one house again.” And: will move back in. ACORN that got us into this mess the agenda.” The moment driving at 7 miles an hour has far less to do with sur- “There’s nothing wrong with homesteaders intend to in the first place. Failing is nigh. Prepare for law- will become hip, who knows? vival in hard times than it public school for the kids.” squat in their homes until corporations need to fail. lessness. Whenever this crisis ends, does in trumpeting extrem- And: “We never used the a comprehensive, federal So do failing home bor- prepare to watch a disturb- ism in the name of energy third car anyway.” solution for people facing rowers. This is borrowing Syndicated columnist ing number of people return savings. I know a lot of seri- Look, we all need to cut foreclosure is put in from frugal renter Peter to Michelle Malkin can be at warp speed to Angus beef ous environmentalists who consumption and live mod- place.” pay profligate Paul’s home reached at writemalkin@ and yellow fin tuna. would blanch at the thought erate lives. People have been ACORN’s foot soldiers, loan. gmail.com. There lurks a dark joy of losing their refrigerators. ready to change for ages. But among simple-life true Think of a family of five eat- we shouldn’t lurch from one believers, who planned ing two or three meals a day extreme to the other either. ahead for hard times and sans refrigerator. Powdered That’s called crazy. were ridiculed for doing so. milk, anyone? They have no time now for Other suggestions I’ve Sam Allis is a columnist for those who couldn’t be both- stumbled on include: using the Boston Globe.Write to ered. 20-watt bulbs at your desk him at [email protected].

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hartgen should be praised It’s not the time to raise jobs? They also have to buy gas and groceries. If you Cable Phone Internet for Internet legislation gas tax, registration fees haven’t noticed, the cost of I was offended by the sar- With Idaho paying unem- groceries has not gone castic and hateful letter by ployment to more than down, and with the raise in Max D. Hatfield of Dallas, 39,000 people who are out gas, groceries will probably Texas. His letter defamed of work, why would you go up again. Rep. Stephen Hartgen for raise the tax on gas and the If our state is short on introducing legislation that cost of vehicle registra- money, maybe it is because would make it illegal in tions? our government hasn’t Idaho to “use the Internet to Compared to a lot of taken care of spending annoy, terrify, threaten, other states, Idaho is low wisely. Also, if the state is Bundle Up intimidate, harass or offend.” on the vehicle registrations, short of money, what do It is already illegal to do but we are also low on you think the people of these by telephone, and this wages. Did you ever think Idaho are, rich? * bill adds the Internet and that maybe the people of It seems that only our $ email to the prohibition. Idaho have to eat? How can politicians are rich. Since Mr. Hatfield obviously they look for jobs or do we pay their gas bills and & Save 33/mo. thinks that a person has a anything else if the taxes in subsidize the governor’s right to send any kind of this state keep going up? rent ($4,500 monthly), they hateful, obscene or libelous How about the people who have no worries. material to anyone as long as have jobs but have taken JOANNA EHRMANTRAUT it is done electronically. cuts in pay to keep their Twin Falls Material placed on a Web 8VWaZDC:7Vh^X8VWaZ]VhhdbZi]^c\[dgZkZgndcZ# site can spread embarrass- ing, false and hurtful text Djg=^\]HeZZY>ciZgcZi^h[Vhi!ZVhnVcYgZa^VWaZVcY and photos to thousands of people in a matter of min- 8VWaZDC:E]dcZ\^kZhndjjca^bîZYXVaa^c\^ci]Z utes. I encourage Mr. Hatfield Xdci^cZciVaJ#H#Ndj\ZiîVaadcDC:Wâa!Vaa[gdbDC: and everyone else to read the article, “Keyboard XdbeVcn!Vaa[dg_jhi ..Vbdci][dgi]ZÒghih^mbdci]h# Cowards” on Page 61 of the December 2008 edition of I]ViÉhVhVk^c\hd[dkZg ((Vbdci]8VaaidYVn Reader’s Digest. This kind of material is not funny or amusing; it is extremely harmful and can ruin lives. Mr. Hartgen is to be com- mended for attempting to protect the citizens of Idaho from this kind of garbage. I will encourage my Idaho Huge BLOWOUT SALE on discontinued window treatments representatives to support House Bill 82. Hurry JOHN ELLIS % In For Best Twin Falls 40 OFF Selection 1-888-216-5524 Sign up to receive Select Window Treatments www.cableone.net Includes valances, panels, tiers, table runners, e-mail updates place mats, napkins & much more in select styles.

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PORK CHOPPERS Texas may let hunters shoot wild pigs from helicopters. >>> SEE BUSINESS 6 Stocks and commodities, Business 2 / Community, Business 3-4 / Obituaries, Business 5 / Weather, Business 6 Dow Jones Industrial ▼ 89.68 | Nasdaq composite ▼ 25.15 | S&P 500 ▼ 9.48 | Russell 2000 ▼ 6.47 BBusiness FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 BUSINESS EDITOR JOSHUA PALMER: (208)735-3231 [email protected] 627K new jobless claims; continuing claims near 5 million Reserve show unemploy- finding another job once have done so far this month, months. Even outside the Employers slash ment rising for the rest of they are laid off. he added. volatile food and energy sec- ,QDNGUUENCKOU this year. An additional 1.5 million Employers slashed a net tors, wholesale prices Initial claims for unemployment highest number The Labor Department people are receiving benefits total of 598,000 jobs in showed a bigger-than- benefits remain above 600,000 reported Thursday that the under an extended unem- January, the most since 1974. expected increase, rising by for the second week of February. number of people receiving ployment compensation In other economic news, 0.4 percent. Weekly jobless claims of jobs since 1974 regular unemployment ben- program approved by wholesale inflation surged The New York-based seasonally adjusted 650 thousand By Martin Crutsinger efits rose 170,000 to 4.99 mil- Congress last year, bringing unexpectedly in January, Conference Board said its Associated Press writer lion for the week ending Feb. the total number of people according to the Labor January index of leading eco- 600 7, marking the fourth receiving unemployment Department. Wholesale nomic indicators rose 0.4 550 WASHINGTON — The straight week those receiving benefits to 6.54 million for prices jumped 0.8 percent percent, the second straight number of laid-off workers benefits have been at a the week ending Feb. 7. last month, the biggest gain monthly gain. Economists 500 receiving unemployment record level on data going “The labor market is in dis- since July and well above the expected no change in the 450 benefits has jumped to an back to 1967. array,” said Mark Zandi, chief 0.2 percent increase that index, which forecasts eco- 627,000 400 Week ending all-time high near 5 million The continuing claims fig- economist at Moody’s economists expected. nomic activity for the next Feb. 14 while new jobless claims ure also was significantly Economy.com. It’s possible The acceleration was led three to six months based on 350 remain well above 600,000. above the year-ago level of that job losses for all of by a 3.7 percent surge in 10 economic components, 300 Both figures were worse than 2.77 million and under- February could total energy prices with gasoline including stock prices, build- F M A M J J A S O N D J F expected and new projec- scored the difficulty people between 700,000 and 750,000 prices jumping 15 percent, ing permits and initial claims 2008 2009 tions from the Federal are having in this recession based on what weekly claims the biggest gain in 14 for unemployment benefits. SOURCE: Department of Labor AP T-N parent company ENSURING HEALTH Lee Enterprises refinances debt to 2012 made in order to strengthen Amends bank the company’s financial posi- CARE COVERAGE tion during the recession. principal payments Lee repaid $120 million of the principal amount of its Idaho advocacy group seeks changes to to weather recession $306 million Pulitzer Notes Times-News for St. Louis Post-Dispatch LLC debt due in April using a health insurance for small businesses DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lee portion of its restricted cash. Enterprises, the parent com- The remaining debt bal- By Blair Koch fits. For three employees and two wives I pany of the Times-News and ance of $186 million has been Times-News correspondent was paying $1,100 a month. When it was 48 other daily newspapers, refinanced by the existing going to cost even more I just couldn’t do it announced Thursday that it lenders until April 2012. FILER — At Wayment Manufacturing, anymore,” Wayment said. concluded agreements with Under the agreement, $9 Ray Waters has found steady employment Wayment’s position is far from unique lenders to refinance $306 million of restricted cash was and an opportunity to increase specialty and instead of sitting back he’s joined the million of debt for its sub- retained to facilitate the liq- skills as a fabricator at the plant that Idaho Main Street Alliance Small Business sidiary St. Louis Post- uidity of the operations of makes everything from prosthetic arm Coalition to try and find a solution to the Dispatch LLC and to restruc- Pulitzer Inc., a wholly owned parts to rear-view mirror brackets for old nation’s growing health care crisis. The ture future payments under subsidiary of Lee, and its sub- Chevrolet pickup trucks. Main Street Alliance has such state coali- its $1.1 billion bank financing sidiaries. The 38-year-old Filer resident tions across the country includ- arrangements. Key changes to the bank enjoys his job but would feel ing Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Lee also redeemed 5 per- credit agreement will include more at ease if he and his Maine, Montana, New cent interest of its minority restructuring the timing of family had health insur- Jersey, New York, Oregon partner in St. Louis. ance coverage. and Washington. The agreements were See LEE, Business 2 “My wife has epilepsy The Idaho coalition and takes prescription has picked up over 200 medication…which Idaho member busi- costs $350 a month. nesses since it was That is all we pay if organized in Septem- Oil prices surge on report nothing else goes ber 2008. wrong,” he said. Twin Falls’ Furniture Throw in the occasional of falling inventories doctor or hospital visit, an See COVERAGE, Business 2 MRI imaging or blood test and By Mark Williams percent, or $2.91, to $37.53. those costs easily result in thou- Associated Press writer The Energy Information sands of dollars in bills. Wayment Administration said crude Manufacturing covered employees’ COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil stocks decreased 200,000 and spouses’ health insurance up to prices jumped Thursday as barrels to 350.6 million bar- about a year ago but had to drop the Idaho new government data rels for the week ended plan when costs became a burden showed oil inventories fell Friday. Analysts had expected too great to bear. Main Street Alliance unexpectedly and that con- stock to grow by 3.5 million “Even with the insurance it sumption of gasoline and barrels, according to Platts, helped out a little bit but we didn’t other petroleum products the energy information arm have vision or dental coverage. My Survey results at a glance: may be starting to edge high- of McGraw-Hill Cos. son had a broken tooth and got • 29 percent of small employers offered coverage to er. Inventories have risen more braces and to pay for that we got a employees. Light, sweet crude for April than 30 million barrels in the credit card, $5,000, and it’s maxed • 53 percent of businesses with current or recent coverage delivery rose $1.85 to $39.26 prior six weeks. out,” Waters said. “We pay on that reported switching to insurance with higher out-of-pocket on the New York Mercantile Even with the decline, every month, at 19 percent interest.” costs. Exchange. The vast majority crude supplies remain ample His boss, Larry Wayment would like • 47 percent said they or their employees had delayed or of trades have shifted to the and U.S. oil storage sites, to offer his small workforce health ben- avoided treatment because of health care or insurance costs. April contract with the March including the main depot in efits, and once did, but the cost made a • 41 percent of businesses without health insurance said contract expiring Friday. Cushing, Okla., are brimming plan unattainable. their businesses would be more productive if they and their Benchmark crude for “The costs just outweighed the bene- employees were covered. March delivery surged 8.4 See OIL, Business 2 Small businesses shouldn’t skimp on insurance coverage nsurance coverage is an “They’re facing all these building or bought new from forces such as wind, mean a company’s survival I expense that many small SMALL challenges today: rents are equipment, and if an insur- rain, hail and fire, and not when it can’t operate business owners might rising, financing hard to get,” ance policy isn’t adjusted checking to see what isn’t because of a disaster; this be tempted to cut back on or TALK she said. “Things are daunt- upward, payments could fall covered. For example, dam- type of policy covers a com- even forgo as they try to cut ing to them, but one thing well short of the replacement age from flooding or earth- pany’s expenses and lost costs during the recession. Joyce M. they have to think of is the costs. quakes isn’t covered in such profits. They’re making a bet that Rosenberg whole issue of being under- At the same time, she policies. That coverage has to Many workers who have they won’t need the coverage, insured.” noted, real estate values have be purchased separately. been downsized over the last but it’s a bet they could lose. An underinsured business fallen and so it might make Some owners might also year have decided to start Spring floods aren’t too far on the premises. doesn’t have adequate cover- sense for some companies to decide against business businesses out of their off in the future, to be fol- Loretta Worters, vice presi- age for disasters or incidents reduce coverage. interruption insurance, homes, and many are likely lowed inevitably by torna- dent for communications of like fires, thefts or accidents. Still, an owner uneasy in which is available in what’s to be underinsured because does and the hurricane sea- the Insurance Information But even companies that this economy might decide known as a business owner’s they mistakenly assume their son. And there are the more Institute, a New York-based aren’t cutting back their cov- to play the odds and either policy, or BOP, which also homeowners coverage will mundane disasters that can trade group, said insurance erage might be unwittingly cancel a policy or cut it back includes property coverage. protect them. The same can also threaten a business — may seem like a lower finan- uninsured. Worters noted too far. Or, make a mistake Business interruption insur- apply in the case of a vehicle fire, theft, power outages, cial priority for some small that a business might have out of ignorance, by buying ance makes the coverage even someone being injured business owners right now. made improvements to its insurance to cover damage more expensive, but it can See SMALL TALK, Business 2

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WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases the WASHINGTON — Freddie Mac, the mortgage finance Today in business jobless claims. Producer Price Index for January. company, releases weekly mortgage rates. Business 2 Friday, February 20, 2009 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 7,465.95 -89.68 -1.19 -14.93 -39.22 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 2,735.26 Dow Jones Transportation 2,708.30 -57.58 -2.08 -23.43 -42.22 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 530.57 294.30 Dow Jones Utilities 344.31 +2.11 +.62 -7.13 -30.00 beginning of each letters’ list. BkofAm 3968334 3.93 -.64 SPDR 2826798 78.18 -.85 PwShs QQQ1368115 28.79 -.45 9,687.24 4,607.47 NYSE Composite 4,881.16 -43.38 -.88 -15.21 -45.63 Div: Current annual dividend rate paid on stock, based on latest quarterly Citigrp 2269632 2.51 -.40 PSCrudeDL n442137 2.01 +.26 Intel 550057 12.68 -.68 2,433.31 1,130.47 Amex Index 1,351.53 +9.54 +.71 -3.29 -40.15 or semiannual declaration, unless otherwise footnoted. SPDR Fncl 2063283 7.55 -.42 SP Mid 103512 85.64 -1.36 Microsoft 463751 17.91 -.21 2,551.47 1,295.48 Nasdaq Composite 1,442.82 -25.15 -1.71 -8.51 -37.26 Last: Price stock was trading at when exchange closed for the day. Chg: Loss or gain for the day. No change indicated by ... mark. GenElec 1548466 10.06 -.49 BarcGSOil 41573 15.55 +.91 Dell Inc 428815 8.12 -.53 1,440.24 741.02 S&P 500 778.94 -9.48 -1.20 -13.76 -41.98 SprintNex 1507089 3.25 +.54 US Gold 37538 2.38 -.34 Cisco 409433 15.04 -.33 764.38 371.30 Russell 2000 416.71 -6.47 -1.53 -16.57 -40.15 Fund Name: Name of mutual fund and family. 14,564.81 7,340.74 Wilshire 5000 7,889.23 -99.62 -1.25 -13.18 -41.89 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 – CS Gold n 33.00 +9.50 +40.4 PSCrudeDL n 2.01 +.26 +14.9 WholeFd 12.75 +3.46 +37.2 AlliantEgy 1.50f 10 25.10 -.14 -14.0 Kaman .56 8 17.34 -.40 -4.4 New 52-wk low during trading day. g – Dividend in Canadian $. Stock price iStar pfG 3.00 +.74 +32.7 CagleA 2.15 +.25 +13.2 CarrollB 5.25 +1.32 +33.6 Keycorp .25 ... 5.36 -.82 -37.1 in U.S.$. n – New issue in past 52 wks. q – Closed-end mutual fund; no PE AlliantTch ... 11 77.18 -.39 -10.0 calculated. s – Split or stock dividend of 25 pct or more in last 52 wks. Div iStar pfE 2.95 +.63 +27.2 B&HO 2.40 +.20 +9.1 RC2 6.36 +1.28 +25.2 AmCasino ...... 8.50 -.42 -1.6 LeeEnt h ... 1 .33 +.04 -19.5 begins with date of split or stock dividend. u – New 52-wk high during trad- iStar pfF 2.89 +.48 +19.9 BeverlyNat 14.00 +1.00 +7.7 FidelSo 2.17 +.43 +24.7 Aon Corp .60 8 39.20 -.50 -14.2 MicronT ...... 3.00 -.20 +13.6 ing day. v – Trading halted on primary market. Unless noted, dividend rates RelStlAl 25.14 +4.17 +19.9 ZionO&G 11.85 +.80 +7.2 ML DJIA09 10.54 +2.00 +23.4 BallardPw ...... 1.10 -.02 -2.7 OfficeMax ...... 4.25 +.05 -44.4 are annual disbursements based on last declaration. pf – Preferred. pp – BkofAm .04m 7 3.93 -.64 -72.1 RockTen .40 11 27.25 -.63 -20.3 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 16.24 +.17 -1.6 Sensient .76 12 22.44 -.07 -6.0 xw – Without warrants. Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Costco .64 15 42.62 +.24 -18.8 SkyWest .16 6 10.94 -.25 -41.2 Dividend Footnotes: a – Also extra or extras. b – Annual rate plus stock Diebold 1.04f 17 24.08 -1.00 -14.3 Teradyn ... 15 4.15 -.17 -1.7 FriedmInd 5.10 -1.49 -22.6 Populr pfB 8.00 -6.00 -42.9 dividend. c – Liquidating dividend. e – Declared or paid in preceding 12 FltCa pfM 6.13 -2.57 -29.5 DukeEngy .92 13 14.50 +.09 -3.4 Tuppwre .88 6 16.47 -.67 -27.4 mos. f – Annual rate, increased on last declaration. i – Declared or paid WacPFd pf 9.69 -3.68 -27.5 NovaGld g 2.97 -.65 -18.0 Populr pfA 6.97 -3.53 -33.6 DukeRlty 1.00m 18 6.91 -.48 -37.0 US Bancrp 1.70 7 10.88 -.14 -56.5 after stock dividend or split. j – Paid this year, dividend omitted, deferred or AIntGr77 3.40 -1.21 -26.2 US Gold 2.38 -.34 -12.5 BioMarin 12.04 -5.65 -31.9 Fastenal .70f 17 32.39 -1.69 -7.1 Valhi .40 ... 13.16 -.56 +23.0 no action taken at last meeting. k – Declared or paid this year, accumulative HSBC pfB 7.10 -2.45 -25.7 VistaGold 2.40 -.30 -11.1 SemGpE lf 2.07 -.87 -29.6 Heinz 1.66 11 32.95 +.32 -12.4 WalMart .95 15 50.45 +.45 -10.0 issue with dividends in arrears. m – Annual rate, reduced on last declara- ClearChOut 2.98 -1.01 -25.3 NwGold g 2.29 -.24 -9.5 VascoDta 4.48 -1.81 -28.8 tion. p – Init div, annual rate unknown. r – Declared or paid in preceding 12 HewlettP .32 10 31.39 -2.69 -13.5 WashFed .20m 20 10.99 -1.02 -26.5 mos plus stock dividend. t – Paid in stock in last 12 mos, estimated cash HomeDp .90 11 20.16 +.36 -12.4 WellsFargo 1.36 16 12.01 -1.04 -59.3 value on ex-dividend or distribution date. x – Ex-dividend or ex-rights. y – DIARY DIARY DIARY Idacorp 1.20 11 24.39 -1.24 -17.2 ZionBcp .16m ... 9.30 -.81 -62.1 Ex-dividend and sales in full. z – Sales in full. vj – In bankruptcy or receiver- Advanced 848 Advanced 208 Advanced 915 ship or being reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act, or securities assumed by such companies. Declined 2,231 Declined 354 Declined 1,805 • Most active stocks above must be worth $1 and gainers/losers $2. Unchanged 108 Unchanged 72 Unchanged 179 Mutual Fund Footnotes: e – Ex-capital gains distribution. f – Previous Total issues 3,187 Total issues 634 Total issues 2,899 For a complete listing of stocks and mutual funds, go to day’s quote. n - No-load fund. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution New Highs 1 New Highs 6 New Highs 6 Magicvalley.com/business. All stocks are reported in real-time, costs. r – Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s – New Lows 285 New Lows 25 New Lows 273 Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r. x – Ex-cash dividend. as well as the latest news on issues affecting the market. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial. Volume 5,638,284,295 Volume 415,420,960 Volume 1,979,824,717 COMMODITIES REPORT Utility companies want services and state money is BUSINESS BRIEFS not made available. OGDEN — White wheat 4.41 (up 8); 11.5 percent to help pay your bills C LOSING FUTURES winter 4.94 (up 13); 14 percent spring 6.65 (up 9); Colwell said the cost of the barley 6.26 (steady); CSI North Side Center to PORTLAND — White wheat 5.65 (up 20); 11 percent be held from 2 to 4 p.m. The BOISE — Avista Corp. and assistance program would be Mon Commodity High Low Close Change winter 5.73-5.93 (up 11); 14 percent spring 7.78 (up Feb Live cattle 81.23 80.25 81.20 + 1.28 9); barley n/a; host career workshops workshops will focus on pro- other utility companies are passed on to existing cus- Apr Live cattle 84.80 83.38 84.75 + 1.83 NAMPA — White wheat cwt 7.58 (up 8); bushel 4.55 Mar Feeder cattle 90.80 89.15 90.63 + 1.60 (up 5); viding students with advis- asking Idaho lawmakers for tomers, who should expect Apr Feeder cattle 91.90 90.40 91.88 + 1.35 GOODING — The College ing and registration infor- permission to provide assis- their bills to increase by May Feeder cattle 93.55 92.30 93.50 + 1.60 Apr Lean hogs 61.00 59.65 60.58 - .23 C HEESE of Southern Idaho North mation for the upcoming tance programs for cus- about $1 each month. May Lean hogs 72.30 70.50 71.75 - .53 Side Center will hold two summer and fall terms and tomers who need help pay- Terri Ottens, representing a Feb Pork belly 78.50 78.00 78.00 — Cheddar cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Mar Pork belly 78.80 76.25 76.25 - 2.60 Exchange advising/financial aid work- the process of obtaining ing their utility bills. coalition of community Mar Wheat 523.00 516.00 519.50 + 8.75 Barrels: $1.2750, — .0250; Blocks: $1.3250, — May Wheat 534.50 528.00 531.00 + 8.00 .0050 shops at the North Side cam- financial aid and scholar- Avista lobbyist Neil Colwell action groups in Idaho, sup- Mar KC Wheat 559.00 550.50 558.25 + 11.75 May KC Wheat 568.00 558.00 567.00 + 12.50 pus in Gooding on Tuesday, ships. told the Senate State Affairs ports the bill and says utilities Mar MPS Wheat 628.75 621.00 625.75 + 5.75 P OTATOES March 24. Advance registration is Committee on Wednesday are already passing on the May MPS Wheat 613.25 603.00 612.25 + 9.50 Mar Corn 356.00 352.00 353.25 + 4.00 CHICAGO (AP) — USDA — Major potato markets FOB The first workshop will be requested. Call 934-8678 for that Idaho is among few costs of unpaid bills to exist- May Corn 364.50 360.50 362.00 + 4.00 shipping points Friday. Mar Soybeans 902.00 882.00 884.50 - 3.00 Russet Burbanks Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 held from 10 a.m. to noon; a more information or to reg- states where utilities are not ing customers. May Soybeans 901.50 885.00 886.00 - .50 count. repeat of the workshop will ister. allowed to provide these — staff and wire reports Feb BFP Milk xx.xx xx.xx 9.28 + .01 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Mar BFP Milk xx.xx xx.xx 10.42 - .30 Russet Norkotahs Idaho 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 Apr BFP Milk 10.50 10.45 10.52 - .21 count. May BFP Milk xx.xx 11.00 11.01 - .28 Baled 5-10 film bags (non Size A). Jun BFP Milk 11.88 11.88 11.61 - .15 Russets Norkotahs Wisconsin 50-lb cartons 11.50- Mar Sugar 13.08 12.61 12.84 + .15 12.00: 100 count 10.00. May Sugar 13.43 12.91 13.17 + .16 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 9.00. Mar B-Pound 1.4451 1.4215 1.4284 + .0067 Russet Norkotahs Washington 50-lb cartons 70 count Jun B-Pound 1.4443 1.4217 1.4308 + .0095 12.00: 100 count 10.00. Mar J-Yen 1.0722 1.0588 1.0604 - .0069 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 6.00. Lee Oil Jun J-Yen 1.0742 1.0622 1.0625 - .0076 Wisconsin Norkotahs 50-lb cartons 70 count: 100 Mar Euro-currency 1.2757 1.2534 1.2651 + .0102 count. Continued from Business 1 October 2010. Continued from Business 1 of the past year, the report’s Jun Euro-currency 1.2750 1.2539 1.2675 + .0127 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A). Mar Canada dollar .8020 .7919 .7945 + .0001 Round Reds 50-lb sacks Size A Wisconsin 9.00- mandatory principal pay- • Grant of a security inter- with crude. Storage levels four-week moving average Jun Canada dollar .8021 .7930 .7951 + .0003 10.00. Mar U.S. dollar 88.24 87.22 87.76 - .57 Round Reds 50-lb cartons Size A Minnesota N. ments under the loan. est in substantially all tangi- are nearing levels last seen showed that gasoline con- Feb Comex gold 986.2 972.0 973.3 - 4.4 Dakota 10.00-10.50. Other key provisions of the ble and intangible assets of in the summer of 1990 sumption rose 0.8 percent. Apr Comex gold 987.9 969.5 974.3 - 3.9 Baled 5-10 lb film bags Size A 9.75-10.25. Mar Comex silver 14.37 13.85 13.96 - .34 Round Whites 50-lb sacks size A Wisconsin. refinancing include: Pulitzer and its subsidiaries. when Iraq invaded Kuwait. Declining demand has May Comex silver 14.41 13.89 14.01 - .32 Mar Treasury bond 128.18 126.03 126.09 - 2.12 • Quarterly principal pay- “The changes will help our A stunning drop-off in been a key factor in stun- Jun Treasury bond 127.09 124.28 125.01 - 2.12 L IVESTOCK ments of $4 million begin- parent company weather the driving by Americans has ning drop in oil prices after Mar Coffee 110.60 108.65 109.70 + .85 May Coffee 113.35 111.25 112.50 + .90 TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls Livestock Commission Co. ning in June 2009. recession,” said Times-News led to growing levels of peaking at $147 last July. Mar Cocoa 1886 1869 1873 - 27 reports the following prices from the livestock sale • May Cocoa 1864 1841 1848 - 24 held Wednesday, Feb. 18. An additional principal publisher Brad Hurd. “While gasoline in storage. “You’re starting to seeing Mar Cotton 44.13 43.07 43.42 - .47 Steers: 400 to 500 lbs., $101.50-$112; 500 to 600 payment from restricted cash we’ve faced some of the same Total gasoline invento- these things turn positive May Cotton 45.39 44.50 44.91 - .19 lbs., $93.25-$113.25; 600 to 700 lbs., $88.50- Mar Crude oil 39.85 34.59 38.93 + 4.31 $102; 700 to 800 lbs., $82-$92; over 800 lbs., $82- of up to $4.5 million in challenges as our customers ries rose 1.1 million barrels now and that’s kind of a big Mar Unleaded gas 1.1057 1.0310 1.0860 + .0208 $88.25 Mar Heating oil 1.2108 1.1433 1.1990 + .0521 Heifers: 400 to 500 lbs., $88-$103; 500 to 600 lbs., during this downturn, the last week, or 0.5 percent, to surprise,” Peter Beutel of Mar Natural gas 4.280 4.001 4.066 - .148 $84-$93; 600 to 700 lbs., $82-$96; 700 to 800 Times-News remains a very 218.7 million barrels com- Camon Hanover of the Quotations from Sinclair & Co. lbs., $81-$84.50; over 800 lbs., $78-$82.75 Auction 733-6013 or (800) 635-0821 Commercial/utility cows: $36-$49 viable business. We’re opti- pared with analyst projec- increase in consumption. Canners/cutters: $27-$36 B EANS Stock cows: $460-$820 mistic about our future and tions of a decline of 1 mil- “Demand has been the big Butcher bulls: $48-$64.25 Feeder bulls: $43-$56 about the future of the Magic lion barrels. bearish story of 2009 and Valley Beans Cows and calves are steady; feeders are steady to Through March 19th Valley.” After declining for most now its changing.” Prices are net to growers, 100 pounds, U.S. No. 1 $2 lower beans, less Idaho bean tax and storage charges. No Saturday sale, Feb. 14 Prices subject to change without notice. Producers SATURDAY, FEB. , :AM desiring more recent price information should contact JEROME — Producers Livestock Marketing Public Auto Auction,Twin Falls dealers. Association in Jerome reports the following prices Pintos, no quote, new crop; great northerns, no from the dairy sale held Wednesday, Feb. 18. Cars • Trailers • Boats • RVs quote; pinks, no quote, new crop; small reds, no Top springer: $1,650 head Equipment • Pickups • Trucks quote, new crop. Prices are given by Rangens in Buhl. Top 10 springers: $1,520 head Prices current Feb. 18. Top 50 springers: $1,430 head Phone - • Fax - Other Idaho bean prices are collected weekly by Bean Coverage Top 100 springers: $1,340 head HUNTS AUTO AUCTION Market News, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Pintos, Advanced consignment, 400 to 500 head milking $37-$38; great northerns, not established; small cows, Wednesday, Feb. 25 Continued from Business 1 whites, not established; pinks, Ltd. $38-$40; small SATURDAY, FEB. , :PM Coordinator Nancy Snod- reds, Ltd. $38-$40. Quotes current Feb. 18. Intermountain Livestock Auction, Twin Falls and Appliance Warehouse grass reported that small LIVESTOCK AUCTION — Idaho Livestock Market in Furniture • Appliances • Tools G RAINS Idaho Falls on Wednesday Utility and commercial is another active coalition businesses are willing to cows 37.00-42.00; canner and cutters 25.00-39.00; Collectibles • Garden Items business. It pays 75 percent contribute for good health heavy feeder steers 87.00-92.00; light feeder steers Phone - • Fax - Valley Grains 89.00-108.00; stocker steers 101.00-112.00; heavy of the cost for insurance on care — of those surveyed, Prices for wheat per bushel; mixed grain, oats, corn holstein feeder steers 51.00-56.00; light holstein HUNT BROS. AUCTIONS and beans per hundred weight. Prices subject to feeder steers n/a; heavy feeder heifers 78.00-85.00; nine employees; last year 62 percent said they would change without notice. light feeder heifers 84.00-95.00; stocker heifers MONDAY, FEB. , :PM the company spent over pay four to seven percent of Soft white wheat, ask; barley, ask; oats, ask; corn, 90.00-99.00; slaughter bulls 52.00-60.00; Remarks: ask (15 percent moisture). Prices are given daily by All feeders 1-2 lower. Cows & bulls steady. General Merchandise, TF $34,000 on coverage. payroll, or more, to guaran- Rangens in Buhl. Prices current Feb. 18. Barley, $7.00 (48-lb. minimum) spot delivery in Twin Furniture • Household • Tools With the economy driv- tee affordable and quality Falls and Gooding; corn, no quote (Twin Falls only). M ETALS/MONEY Collectibles • Consignments Welcome ing down sales and revenue coverage. Prices quoted by Land O’Lakes Inc. in Twin Falls. 734-1635 • 731-4567 Prices current Feb. 18. Key exchange rates the company may shift “Business owners want NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates IDAHO AUCTION BARN Intermountain Grain Thursday, compared with late Wednesday in New www.auctionsidaho.com more of the cost to employ- more choice and would like POCATELLO (AP) — Idaho Farm Bureau Intermountain York: ees but Chief Executive to see an insurance pool Grain and Livestock Report on Thursday. Dollar vs: Exch. Rate Pvs Day TUESDAY, FEB. , :PM POCATELLO — White wheat 4.15 (steady); 11.5 per- Yen 94.40 93.76 Officer Wendy Somerset developed, like the state cent winter 4.47 (up 10); 14 percent spring 6.49 (up Euro $1.2684 $1.2555 Household • Tools • Antiques BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-News 9); barley 5.80 (steady); Pound $1.4302 $1.4224 Outrageous Oddities • Jerome says they don’t want to. Larry Wayment, owner of insurance pool for work- BURLEY — White wheat 4.25 (up 5); 11.5 percent Swiss franc 1.1733 1.1762 winter 4.56 (up 12); 14 percent spring 6.32 (up 10); Canadian dollar 1.2555 1.2584 KLAAS AUCTION BARN “It’s a concern because man’s compensation,” barley 5.50 (steady); Wayment Manufacturing in Filer, Mexican peso 14.6825 14.6360 208-324-5521 small businesses don’t have Snodgrass said. “In Idaho www.klaasauction.com affordable options for talks about recently dropping his we want more regulation of WEDNESDAY, FEB. , :AM health care, we can’t join a health insurance benefits for the insurance industry.” Paul Jesenko Farm Auction, large group — like Home employees because of the contin- Snodgrass said alliance A DAY ON WALL STREET Melba • Tractors • Loaders Depot, who gets to spread ually rising costs. Wayment members have met with Trucks • Trailers • Farm Eq the costs of their care over a several lawmakers to find February 19, 2009 10,000 Times-News Ad: - Manufacturing recently joined the US AUCTION lot of people,” Somerset Idaho Main Street Alliance Small support for their &QY,QPGU 9,000 said. “Small business is los- Transparency in Reporting www.us-auctioneers.com Business Partners for Change to KPFWUVTKCNU ing seasoned, experienced for Understanding Trust 8,000 SATURDAY, FEB. , :AM employees to big box stores help see changes in the insurance and Honesty Act, or -89.68 Rosanne & Clyde Schroeder, industry. 7,000 Buhl • Collector Tractors because they are able to TRUTH. 7,465.95 O N D J F provide health benefits.” While lawmakers are Vehicles • Guns • Farm Eq Pct. change from previous: -1.19% Times-News Ad: - Somerset said they ducted a survey of over 100 eager to listen, so far none High 7,614.97 Low 7,447.55 MASTERS AUCTION joined forces with Main small business owners have taken the bill on. February 19, 2009 1,800 www.mastersauction.com Street Alliance to push for from Grangeville to Twin 0CUFCS 1,700 THURSDAY, MAR. , :AM change in health care. Falls. Blair Koch may be reached 1,600 Critchfield Farm Auction, Oakley The alliance, in address- Idaho Main Street at 208-316-2607 or EQORQUKVG 1,500 Tractors • Skid Steer • Trucks ing wanted change con- Alliance Small Statewide [email protected] 1,400 Trailers • Farm Eq • Spraying -25.15 1,300 Times-News Ad: - 1,442.82 O N D J F US AUCTION www.us-auctioneers.com Pct. change from previous: -1.71% High1,485.14 Low 1,442.53 SATURDAY, MAR. , :AM Small Talk 1,000 B&G Produce, Filer • Tractors February 19, 2009 Continued from Business 1 tional policy. But, the endorsement to your Antique Machinery • Farm 5VCPFCTF 900 Truck Garden Eq • Shop used for both business and important thing is to check homeowners’ policy. 2QQT¶U Times-News Ad: - personal purposes. — you don’t want to find Owners of businesses in 800 MASTERS AUCTION Worters said some home- out you’re not covered certain industries should -9.48 www.mastersauction.com owners or standard auto when a client coming to also be aware of policies 700 778.94 O N D J F TUESDAY, MAR. , :AM policies may include a visit trips over the family tailored to their line of work Dalley, Inc. Farm Auction, small amount of business dog and falls. — for example, restaurant Pct. change from previous: -1.2% High 797.58 Low 777.03 Heyburn • Tractors • Skid coverage. For example, she And, Worters said, the owners might want to take SOURCE: SunGard AP Loaders • Trucks • Farm Eq said, someone who does additional coverage may out policies to cover food Times-News Ad: - freelance writing at home come in the relatively inex- spoilage. The Dow finished inches above its November low on Tuesday and US AUCTION Wednesday. On Tuesday, the blue chips tumbled 298 points, or www.us-auctioneers.com might not need an addi- pensive form of an There are plenty of resources to help owners be 3.79 percent, to 7,552.60 — just 31-hundredths of a point above SATURDAY, MAR. , :AM sure they’re adequately cov- its Nov. 20 close of 7,552.29, which was its lowest finish since 2009 Spring Classic - Open ered — including having March 12, 2003. Consignment • Consign the right kinds of insur- The Dow and S&P remain above their Nov. 21 trading lows, an your items today: - important psychological barrier for traders. For the Dow, 7,449.38 Times-News Ad: - ance. The Insurance was the November trading low; for the S&P it was 741.02. MUSSER BROS. AUCTION Bond prices fell after jumping amid the slide in stocks Tuesday. The www.mbauction.com Information Institute has information on its site, yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, which moves oppo- THURSDAY, MAR. , :AM site its price, rose to 2.76 percent from 2.65 percent late West End Community, Buhl www.iii.org/individuals/bu siness. Tuesday. The yield on the three-month T-bill, considered one of the Call now to consign items: safest investments, rose to 0.31 percent from 0.29 percent late - Times-News Ad: - Joyce M. Rosenberg covers Tuesday. MASTERS AUCTION small business issues for the The dollar was mixed against other major currencies, while gold www.mastersauction.com Associated Press. prices rose. SECTION EDITOR ERIC LARSEN: (208) 735-3220 [email protected] FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 BUSINESS 3 TTwinwin FallsFalls Covering the communities of Buhl, Castleford, Filer, Hansen, Hollister, Kimberly, Murtaugh, COMMUNITY Rogerson, Twin Falls. COMMUNITY NEWS J UNIOR C LUB DONATES Buhl holds Dr. Seuss Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, U.S. Sen. Mike birthday celebration Crapo and U.S. Rep. Mike Buhl Public Library invites Simpson. Chairwoman of the the public to celebrate Dr. event is Linda Culver. Seuss’ birthday from 3:30 to Information: Linda, 308- 5:30 p.m. March 2 at the Buhl 2244. Public Library, 215 Broadway Ave., Buhl. Dental sealants at There will be stories, skits, prizes and snacks. There is no Harrison Elementary charge for the event. Beginning Wednesday, Information: 543-6500 Harrison Elementary School second and third graders can Xavier holds new receive free dental sealants to help prevent cavities. Dental parent meeting sealants fill the deep grooves A new parent information of a child’s back teeth, where meeting for Xavier Charter 90 percent of children’s cavi- School will be held at 6:30 ties occur. The sealants are p.m. Wednesday at Shilo Inn painless to apply and can last in Twin Falls. Topics to be dis- several years or more. cussed include information Delta Dental of Idaho pro- on the school and enrollment vides sealants on-site at procedures. schools serving low-income Information: 933-9287 or families as part of its www.xaviercharter.org. Community Outreach program. The Delta Dental T.F. Republicans Sealant Clinic will be held through March 5 at the hold banquet school. To receive this free A Twin Falls County cavity-prevention treatment, Republican Lincoln Day children must have a parent Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. or guardian sign a health his- Feb. 27 at the Turf Club in tory and permission form. Twin Falls. Social hour will Additional permission forms begin at 6 p.m. and dinner are available at the school. will be served at 7 p.m. Information: 208-489-3550. Courtesy photo Special guests include, — staff reports The Junior Club of Magic Valley presented a check recently to Ronald McDonald House in the amount of $2,920.03. The proceeds were generated from the Bite of Magic Valley. Pictured are executive director of the Ronald McDonald House Mindy Plumlee, left, and Mary Rios from the Junior Club.

A NEW LOOK Kimberly library has new materials New materials at the “Snake Dreams” by James D. Peterson Haddix, “The “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Kimberly Public Library for Doss. Curse of the Cheese “The Dance,” “Save the Last January include: Christian fiction Pyramid”, “Cat and Mouse Dance,” “House of Sand and Adult fiction “The Convenient Groom” in a Haunted House” and Fog,” “High Crimes,” “Plum Spooky” by Janet by Denise Hunter, “Where “Lost Treasure of the “Follow the River,” “Matrix Evanovich, “Chances” by Love Dwells” and “Refining Emerald Eye” by Geronimo Revolutions,” “The Radical,” Nora Robert, “Dead or Alive” Emma” by Delia Parr, Stilton, “Stink: The “My Fair Lady,” “Dream by Michael McGarrity, “Brittan”, “Lorna” and Incredible Shrinking Kid” by Girls,” “True Women,” “Stop “Three Weeks to Say “Heather” by Debra White Megan McDonald, Bulling Now!,” “Mulan,” Goodbye” by C. J. Box, “Fire Smith, “The Bride Bargain” “Horrible Harry and the “Tinker Bell.” and Ice” by Julie Garwood, by Kelly Eileen Hake, “Every Locked Closet” by Suzy Videos “Eclipse” by Richard North Now and Then” by Karen Kline, “Arthur’s Heart Mix- “FX,” “FX2,” “Frantic,” Patterson, “Blood Sins” by Kingsbury, “The up” by Marc Tolon Brown, “I “Under Siege,” “The Santa Kay Hooper, “Deadly Gift” Apothecary’s Daughter” by Need a Valentine!” by Clause,” “A Man Called by Heather Graham, “Show Julie Klassen. Harriet Ziefert, “Don’t Horse,” “Hope Floats,” “The Courtesy photo no Fear” by Perri Adult nonfiction Forget I Love You” by Odd Couple,” “The The Magic Valley Eagles all-star senior cheerleading team sang Christmas O’Shaughnessy, “Perfect “Mortal Danger: And Miriam Moss, “Wendell Forgotten,” “Runaway Jury,” carols to residents of Heritage Retirement Home on Dec. 19. The girls also Victim” by Jay Bonansinga, Other True Cases” by Ann Wandered” by Laura Lee “It’s a Wonderful Life,” painted the nails of several of the ladies at the home. The Eagles train at “The Hiding Place” by Karen Rule, “Marley and Me” by Wren. “20,000 Leagues Under the Radio Rondevoo in Twin Falls. Harper, “Coyote’s Wife” by John Grogan, “Into the Wild” Juvenile nonfiction Sea,” “In Search of the Aimee and David Thurlo, by Jon Krakauer, “The “Look for Lisa” by Castaways,” “Medicine “Married in Seattle” by Complete Dog Owner’s Anthony Tallarico, “A Girl’s Man,” “Tom and Huck,” Debbie Macomber, Manual” by Amy Marder. Guide to Life” by Katie “Prayer Bear: Time To Pray,” “Drifting South” by Charles Juvenile fiction Meier, “Tiger Woods” by “Care Bears: Music Video,” H ANSEN H IGH S CHOOL Davis, “Running Hot” by “The Diamond of Michael E. Goodman, “Lee “Buzz Lightyear of Star Jayne Ann Krentz, “Private Darkhold” by Jeanne Vs. Grant” by Ruth Ashby. Command: The Adventure H ONOR R OLL Patient” by P. D. James, “By DuPrau, “Long Shadows” by DVDs Begins,” “The Return of the Sword” by F. Paul Wilson, Erin Hunter, “Ariel’s “Indiana Jones and the Jafar,” “The Rugrats Movie,” Hansen High School Principal’s list (3.0) “When Will There Be Good Journey” by Doug Kane, Kingdom Of The Crystal “Bear in the Big Blue House: announced students who Reylene Abbott, Gabriela News?” by Kate Atkinson, “Found” by Margaret Skull,” “Space Chimps,” Sharing With Friends.” achieved superior academic Arevalo, Derek Bates, standing for the first semes- Cheynce Bennett, Ashley ter. Bosma, Cody Brown, Rylee Brown, Jovany Cervantes, Academic Samantha Corle, Andrew I NVENTORY excellence award Corle, Destiny Nina Day, (4.0 grade-point average) Nadine Giardina, Nathan HELPERS Blake Harris, Heidi Funk, Grigsby, Citlali Guerrero, Combined Mutual groups and Kelly McNurlin, Alex Shelbie Hancock, Shawnie leaders of the LDS church joined McNurlin. Higgins, Brandi Huizar, the Mini-Cassia Reading Honor roll (3.5) Connilyn Hursh, Anthony Foundation Jan. 21 at the Mickenlie Baxter, Sariah Jenkins, Koltin Kenney, Heyburn Elementary School gym. Bjornn, Luis Cervantes, Hailey Leazer, Caleb Samantha Coulter, Riana Lehmann, Robert Leiser, The group helped inventory the Cummings, Brannon Scheri McClain, Talitha foundation’s books, handouts Cummings, Ryan Funk, Morrison, Ashley Nail, Brett and support material. Pictured Alejandro Garcia, Crystal Neal, Alexander Neria, Emma seated in the front row are Guerrero, Kaleb Gunnell, Okarma, Alec Perry, Robert Foundation President Carolee Taylor Harris, Dakota Perryman, Gerrit Peters, Moncur, left, and Helen Marovich, Baxter Morse, Gabriel Quintero, Jill Ratto, Almanza, right. Mini-Cassia Cambrea Parker, Blanca Kevin Robison, Katherine Ramirez, Jay Ratto, Traci Sanchez, Anne Schulthies, Reading Foundation information: Spencer, Kaden Stimpson, Anni Thomson, Kendra 878-8803. Kathrin Stuhler, Christina Urena, Blake Urie, Dayana Courtesy photo Westlake, Miguel Zambran. Vega, Christian Wirth. Herniated disc difficult but not impossible to treat DEAR DR. GOTT: My A herniated disc is often scription pain medications, many, relief can be experi- cises or yoga may help. Even mother was diagnosed with ASK DR. difficult to treat and can be steroids (to reduce inflam- enced within just a few visits. simple pilates exercises a herniated disc last year. quite disabling. This is a con- mation), pain clinics and Exercise is important to could improve muscle func- She was in pain but able to GOTT dition in which one or more even surgery to surgically keep the muscles strong and tion. walk. She tried physical ther- of the intervertebral discs of replace or remove the disc(s). well-toned. Water aerobics And finally, a pain clinic apy, which did not help, and Dr. Peter the spine bulges or breaks Chiropractic manipulation and strength-building classes may be useful. In this also steroid injections into open. When this occurs, the is also a viable choice. While under the close supervision instance, doctors, nurses and her back. The first shot Gott disc often pushes on sensi- many physicians do not rec- of her instructors may help other medical professionals helped only a little, and the tive nerves in the spinal cord, ommend this and do not because of the ease of mov- work with people who suffer second did nothing at all. causing pain, leg and lower- even consider chiropractors ing in water. from chronic pain in order to Her legs are now much pain and weakness? extremity weakness, fecal part of the medical commu- Other options include acu- find the best treatments. weaker, and the pain is more DEAR READER: Your and/or urinary incontinence nity, I believe chiropractors pressure or acupuncture. If Hospital-run programs are intense, and she has to use a mother certainly has some and more. Most sufferers can be extremely helpful for she pursues this option, she your best bet for getting a wheelchair because of it. serious health conditions respond well to physical certain conditions. These should do her homework. It wide variety of choices and Surgery is not an option that would likely disqualify therapy that increases back- specialists can physically is important to find an expe- disciplines. because of her diabetes, high her for surgery because of muscle strength, which then manipulate the muscles, rienced, certified profession- blood pressure, a partially the high risk of complica- holds the discs in proper discs and vertebrae of the al who uses clean, sterile Peter Gott is a retired physi- blocked carotid artery and tions. That being said, there alignment. When this fails to spine. It may take several instruments. cian and the author of the autoimmune hepatitis. Is are still several treatment provide adequate relief, weeks or months before Relaxation techniques book “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No there any way to treat her options she hasn’t tried. physicians move on to pre- results are noticeable, but for such as deep breathing exer- Sugar Diet.” Business 4 Friday, February 20, 2009 COMMUNITY Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU Want to help? Volunteers — Long Term Care Youth and Adult Services needs one year. Information: Ken, Volunteers — Twin Falls County the Mini-Cassia area to take sen- This public service Ombudsman Program needs vol- foster parents for local foster chil- 736-2122, ext. 2394 or kwhit- Board of Guardians need volun- ior citizens to doctor appoint- column is unteers to visit residents in dren who need temporary homes. [email protected]. teers to be court-appointed ments and for grocery shopping. designed to match skilled nursing and residential Many children in south-central Donations/Volunteers —The guardians and conservators for Volunteers are reimbursed needs in the care facilities. Volunteers can be Idaho are in foster care due to College of Southern Idaho incapacitated individuals. mileage and are covered by Magic Valley with advocates for residents and neglect, abuse or abandonment. Refugee Center needs household Background checks are required excess insurance. Information: volunteer help. If improve elderly care. Training and More children, 10 and younger, items including microwaves, end and will be completed by the Twin Kitty at 677-4872, ext. 2. you need a volun- mentoring will be provided. are in foster care, but less foster tables, televisions, vacuums, Falls County commissioners Donations — New Hope Transition teer, contact the Information: Mary or Laurene at homes are available for those 11 washers and dryers. The center office. Information: 736-4068. Center needs several items to Retired and Senior Office of Aging, 736-2122. and older. Information: 734-4435 also needs volunteers to work Volunteers — St. Luke’s Magic help through the winter, including Volunteer Program Volunteers — Interfaith Volunteer or Idaho Care Line at 211. with refugees in a variety of areas Valley Medical Center needs vol- noodles, canned vegetables, (RSVP) at 736- Caregivers needs volunteers to Mentors — The Retired and (English as a Second Language unteers for all areas of the hospi- stews and soups, fresh vegeta- 4764, before noon provide transportation, homemak- Senior Volunteer Program needs tutoring and transportation for tal including shuttle drivers. Help bles, large garbage bags, paper Wednesday for er services, respite and perform volunteers, age 55 and older, in grocery shopping). Donated items people and meet people in a car- towels, toilet paper, liquid dish Friday publication. other tasks. Must have own car, Jerome and Twin Falls counties to can be taken to the center, 8 ing environment. Information: Kim soap, laundry soap and cleaning RSVP is a United primary insurance and current dri- mentor children of prisoners. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to at 737-2006 or supplies. Donated items can be Way-sponsored ver’s license. Mileage reimburse- Volunteers must undergo a com- 1 p.m.), Monday through Friday, at [email protected]. taken to the center, 9 a.m. to 5 agency at the ment is available. Information: plete background check and be 1526 Highland Ave. E. in Twin Drivers — Retired and Senior p.m. Monday through Friday, at College of Shirley or Verna at 733-6333. willing to mentor a child for a min- Falls. Information: Michelle, 736- Volunteer Program needs volun- 425 Second Ave. N. in Twin Falls. Southern Idaho. Foster parents — Magic Valley imum of one hour each week for 2166. teer drivers, age 55 and older, in Information: 733-0823.

People for Pets ~ MVHS, Inc. Twin Falls Shelter 7362299 Burley Shelter 8782258 A Twin Falls City license is more than a requirement it can ensure and expedite your pets’ Rooney opportunity to get home . . . 2009 city licenses are up for renewal now. Visit the Is a sleek coated 14 week Purrpose Twin Falls Animal Shelter for your 2009 city dog license. old black Hound/Lab Is a 10 week old long hair cross whose eyes will tell spayed female kitten left February is National Spay/Neuter month. Do your part in preventing unwanted litters of you that he will be your at the door of the shelter to animals from overcrowding animal shelters. The number of cats and dogs entering animal most loyal friend for life. find her new purpose for life. shelters a year is 6-8 million. On an average, cats can have as many as 3 liters in a year and dogs can have 2 litters a year. Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is Russ Lively Architect Chartered relatively small when you consider the beneﬁ ts. Spaying and neutering your pet makes them We proudly support the local a better companion, less likely to bite or be aggressive, and keeps them from wandering from animal shelter to find these home. Contact your veterinarian to have your animals spayed or neutered today! animals a loving home. Mark your calendar for our “Furr Ball Fundraiser” March 7, 2009 from 7pm-midnight at the 2068 Addison Ave. East Turf Club. Cost is $20 per person or $35 a couple and tickets can be purchased at the animal Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 (208) 734-4303 shelter or at the door. Appetizers, no host bar, rafﬂ es, and live band. We encourage our FAX (208) 734-4368 community to join us for this fun event to help our areas homeless pets.

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Gift Shop Grooming and “Charlie” JENNI LANTING, D.V.M. Adopt this loving animal at: a proud alumni Small Animal and M-F 7:30-6 SAT 9-3 Equine Care 868 Green Acres Dr., Twin Falls SelfServe Pet Wash of the Twin 420 Victory Avenue 22340 Kimberly Rd. Located 1 block N. of Falls Ave. 370 West 200 South Rupert Falls Animal Kimberly, ID 83341 Twin Falls off Blue Lake Blvd. N. 7362299 (208) 4384444 Shelter. Cell: (208) 4310248 (208) 423-6860 www.magiclink.com/web/petsonline 734-2711 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OBITUARIES/IDAHO/WEST Friday, February 20, 2009 Business 5 Viola Quigley Idaho bill could require midwife license BUHL — Viola Quigley, 89, Lawrence; of Buhl, passed away sons, Butch By Sarah D. Wire Associated Press that the license. license. The bill also contains Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at (Velma), Associated Press writer group has not taken an offi- In 2005, legislators passed a clause to waive the license Applegate Assisted Living in Gene (Carol) cial stance on this year’s bill a voluntary naturopath if a midwife has been prac- Buhl. and Larry BOISE — Midwives say and hopes to make a deci- licensing law that has since ticing in the state for five Viola was born Nov. 8, 1919, (Pam); nine they’ve addressed doctors’ sion during its daylong prompted years of disagree- years and has been the pri- in Buhl, to Adolf and Pauline grandchil- and hospitals’ concerns over board meeting Friday. ments between rival groups mary midwife for at least 75 Rendla. She attended schools dren; 28 a plan to license midwives, The Medical Association of naturopaths. Some law- births within the last 10 in Buhl. On Oct. 31, 1938, great-grand- after opposition helped kill a board had a problem with makers are currently trying years. Viola married Lawrence children; and Ace, aka similar proposal last year. draft legislation provided in to repeal that law, saying it is Ellis said the council does- Quigley. They had three chil- “Spunky,” her dog. The bill that died in the December but by working so flawed that it needs to be n’t expect opposition to the dren, Butch, Gene and Larry. A memorial service will be legislature last year would together, the Midwifery dumped completely. bill because of the work it did Viola was a longtime member held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. have made licensing volun- Council and the Medical Pouliot cautioned that the with the medical organiza- of the Buhl First Christian 23, at the Buhl First Christian tary and drew the ire of Association have come a groups may still have philo- tion. Church. She loved to go Church. groups such as the Idaho long way toward addressing sophical differences about According to the Idaho camping and fishing with her In lieu of flowers, the family Medical Association. the association’s concerns, the midwife legislation. Bureau of Vital Records and kids and grandkids, especially requests donations to the Currently Idaho requires no Pouliot said. The bill would require Health Statistics, there were to Cascade Lake, joining Buhl Quick Response Relief license or certification to be She said requiring licenses midwives to be licensed by around 25,000 babies born in Eddie and Echo Dalos and Association, 201 Broadway a midwife, but midwives are instead of making them vol- the North American Registry the state in 2008, most with a other friends. She loved to go N., Buhl, ID 83316; or the Buhl recognized by state law. untary has made her more of Midwives, a national doctor present. The bureau dancing with her husband First Christian Church, 1005 The House State Affairs comfortable with the bill. organization that governs does not track the number of and visit with their friends. Poplar St., Buhl, ID 83316; or a Committee has agreed to “That’s huge, the voluntary the profession. It would also births that take place outside She was preceded in death charity of your choice. debate the measure put forth possibility last year was a require them to get extra a hospital but 622 births had by her parents and all of her Cremation was under the by the Idaho Midwifery complete nonstarter,’’ training in suturing and a midwife recorded as being brothers and sisters. She is direction of Farmer Funeral Council more fully. Last Pouliot said. pharmacology. present. survived by her husband, Chapel in Buhl. year’s hearing on the bill last- A similar bill is currently Idaho Midwifery Council Midwifery has been legal- ed two days and occasionally moving through the Lobbyist Kris Ellis said about ized through licensing or became heated. Wyoming Legislature. 40 midwives currently oper- registration in 24 states, Idaho Medical Association Montana, Utah, Oregon and ating across the state would according to the Citizens for DEATH NOTICES CEO Susie Pouliot told the Washington all require a have one year to qualify for a Midwifery Web site.

local care facility. Cosie M. Aulston Arrangements will be Cosie May Aulston, 76, of announced by Parke’s Magic Twin Falls and formerly of Valley Funeral Home in Twin Gooding, died Wednesday, Falls. Montana bill seeks Feb. 18, 2009, at River Ridge Care and Rehabilitation in Twin Falls. The funeral will be David L. Dellett held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. David L. Dellett, 64, of Twin to wrest wolf 21, at Demaray’s Gooding Falls, died Wednesday, Feb. Chapel; visitation from 4 to 7 18, 2009, at St. Luke’s Magic p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Valley Medical Center. Demaray Funeral Service, Arrangements will be control from feds Gooding Chapel. Burial will announced by White be in Dove Creek, Colo., under Mortuary in Twin Falls. By Kahrin Deines it’s going to take strong the direction of Ertel Funeral Associated Press writer medicine to save the Home in Cortez, Colo. patient,’’ said Gary Marbut Evalona M. Denney HELENA, Mont. — A of the Shooting Sports MURTAUGH — Evalona Republican lawmaker says Association. Wanda Allen Mae Denney, 88, of Murtaugh, Montana should assert its The attorney general and FILER — Wanda Allen, 90, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, authority over wolf man- the Department of Fish, SHAWN RAECKE/The Idaho Statesman/AP photo of Filer, died Wednesday, Feb. at her home. Arrangements agement, despite recent Wildlife and Parks oppose Alpine skier Nicola Tansella is congratulated after his race in the alpine 18, 2009, at St. Luke’s Magic will be announced by White signs the federal govern- the measure. Valley Medical Center in Twin Mortuary in Twin Falls. advanced slalom at Bogus Basin on Feb. 13 at the 2009 Special ment may be about to relin- Chris Smith, a spokesman Falls. The funeral will be held Olympics World Winter Games in Boise. Retailers said the Games gave quish control. for the department, said at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at their businesses a boost. Senate Bill 183 would voiding the wolf manage- The Church of Jesus Christ Theo J. Wickel void existing state and fed- ment plan the state has Latter-day Saints chapel in RUPERT — Theo Jerry eral agreements about wolf negotiated with the federal Filer; visitation from 8 to 9:30 Wickel, 60, of Rupert, died management. It would also government would imperil p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at St. compel the Montana attor- the pending delisting. Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Idaho retailers ney general’s office to seek Others, who generally Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Center in Twin Falls. compensation for damages support stricter wolf poli- Twin Falls. Arrangements will be caused by wolves in cies, also testified against announced by the Rasmussen Montana from the federal the bill, including the Funeral Home of Burley. notice boost from government. Montana Farm Bureau, the Jeannette M. “This bill is the only lever- Montana Wool Growers Thompson age we have on the feds to Association, the Montana Victor Padilla try to get them to delist Cattlemen’s Association and RUPERT — Jeannette Mae DECLO — Victor Padilla, 41, Special Olympics before any more precious the Montana Board of Thompson, 64, of Rupert, of Declo, died Wednesday, time expires,’’ said Sen. Joe Livestock. died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, Feb. 18, 2009, in Declo. Balyeat, R-Bozeman, the They expressed worry the at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Arrangements will be BOISE (AP) — The 2009 More workers were need- bill’s sponsor. bill’s passage could derail Medical Center in Twin Falls. announced by the Rasmussen Special Olympics World ed by businesses during the Last month the U.S. delisting, and threaten fed- A graveside service will be Funeral Home of Burley. Winter Games helped boost games. Interior Department decid- eral funds for compensa- held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. businesses in Boise, retailers “We know restaurants, we ed to remove wolves from tion services that exist for 23, at the Rupert Cemetery; and restaurant operators know hotels, we know lots endangered species protec- livestock owners who lose visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Mildred V. Wert say. and lots of bus drivers had tions in the Northern property to wolves. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the WENDELL — Mildred “It seemed like there were work (last) week that they Rockies and the Great Lakes “It’s very difficult to stand Rasmussen Funeral Home, Virginia Wert, 81, of Wendell, definitely more bodies com- wouldn’t have had other- region, but that decision up here seemingly on the 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley. died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, ing through the doors,’’ wise,’’ said Bobbie Patterson, has been held up by the side of the wolf,’’ said Jean at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Denton Musser of P.F. executive director of the Obama administration. The Johnson, of the Montana Medical Center in Twin Falls. Chang’s restaurant in down- Boise Convention Center change would shift man- Outfitters and Guides Virginia P. Nelson Arrangements will be town Boise told the Idaho and Visitors Bureau. agement from the federal Association. “We aren’t. But HANSEN — Virginia P. announced by Demaray Statesman. She said the bureau’s government to the states. we are on the side of the Nelson, 88, of Hansen, died Funeral Service, Wendell The games held earlier information center sold Balyeat told the Senate wolf management plan.’’ Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at a Chapel. this month drew nearly more items during the Fish and Game Committee Wolf management poli- 2,000 athletes from 95 coun- games than it usually does in Thursday that Montana cies have occasioned con- tries. The athletes were three months. cannot wait passively for troversy since the species accompanied by delegates, She also noted that a federal action to protect its was reintroduced to SERVICES family members and fans. Special Olympics program game herds and hunting Yellowstone National Park Marilyn June Cox, formerly 3rd Ward Chapel, 18463 Jenny Kroll, manager of called Healthy Athletes heritage. in 1994 and 1995. Their of Fairfield, funeral at 11 a.m. Northside Blvd. in Nampa Proto’s Pizza, said the restau- brought hundreds of volun- Balyeat is an avid hunter population numbers — and today at the Gooding LDS (Zeyer Funeral Chapel in rant had “a ton’’ of Special teer health care providers to and his measure drew sup- their effect on the number Church; visitation from 10 to Nampa). Olympics athletes, coaches town. port from both the Montana of elk, other game animals 11 a.m. today at the church Margaret Faye (Burson) and parents. Bibiana Nertney, spokes- Shooting Sports Association and livestock — have often (Demaray’s Gooding Chapel). McKinley of Sacramento, It will be several weeks woman for the Idaho and the Montana Multiple been contested. Delma Lucile Garner Bean Calif., and formerly of Rupert, before sales and hotel taxes Department of Commerce, Use Association, which sup- Currently Montana is of Burley, funeral at 11 a.m. memorial service at 11 a.m. are added up to give an indi- said the games showed off port hunters’ use of natural home to between 450 and today at the Pella LDS Church, Saturday at St. Mark’s United cation of how much money the state’s ski slopes and resources. 500 gray wolves, according 160 W. 400 S. in Burley; visita- Methodist Church, 2391 Saint the Games brought to the philanthropic nature. Idaho “I admit that this bill is to the state’s wildlife depart- tion from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Marks Way in Sacramento, area. Idaho’s chief econo- received additional publicity strong medicine, but I think ment. today at the church (Rasmus- Calif. mist, Mike Ferguson, said from a visit by Vice President sen Funeral Home in Burley). Donald LeRoy Hackworth that the state gets $600,000 Joe Biden near the close of Frank Calvin Kitchen of of Gooding, celebration of life in sales tax for every $10 mil- the games. Twin Falls, memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at lion in spending. She said all of that could For obituary rates and information at 2 p.m. today at Parke’s Reynolds Funeral Chapel, “It is possible we could see help draw tourists. Call 735-3266 Monday through Saturday. Deadline is 3 p.m. for Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2466 Addison Ave. E. in Twin as much as a couple million, “It really puts Idaho in a next-day publication. The e-mail address for obituaries is 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. I suppose,’’ he said. great light,’’ Nertney said. [email protected]. Death notices are a free service and can Falls. Nathan Hale Warwood of Bruce Schrepple, chief “We had the vice president be placed until 4 p.m. every day. To view or submit obituaries Alma Hartsell “Moose” Bountiful, Utah, and formerly financial officer for the come and visit. Certainly, online, or to place a message in an individual online guestbook, go Kenner of Burley, funeral at 2 of Oakley, funeral at noon games, said the organization there was a lot of coverage to www.magicvalley.com and click on “Obituaries.” p.m. today at the Calvary Saturday at the Bountiful LDS will likely have spent about on that. In public relations Baptist Church, 515 W. 27th St. 9th Ward Chapel, 585 E. $21 million — mostly in value, we will see an impact in Burley; visitation one hour Center St. in Bountiful, Utah; Idaho — by the time it has of several hundred thousand You can own prints of photos before the funeral today at the visitation at 11 a.m. Saturday finished paying bills. dollars.’’ church (Rasmussen Funeral at the church (Walker appearing in the newspaper Home in Burley). Mortuary in Morgan, Utah). Helen Goldberg of James A. Vaudrin of Twin or elsewhere on our Web site!

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Details: A littlee bbush they w pricerice for a hopehope ial sunshin or thhatat littl ’t think the Idaho line in south-central By JoshuaAugust Palm 8, 2006 to fin part waassnnn’’tt foforf wouloulddnn was $4.14, about 5 centsuth-central higher findndd ouo “... if it people — Larry Sabin, Twin Falls homeownerhomeown than the Staff writer er ut where aph Partly cloudy ecandcaau warm.usese p previous dedeaad bbe T week.eek. ids o through traps. allll bbee Details: A2 he a verageerag p 50 cents work in 2006 riginate diesdiesel increase p rice for a gallon of with the he Once collected, the el increased less than 2 cents from MOSCOW entific colleagu lp g the prior ed less than 2 cents fro infiltrate crops — througho Each of growers and s aphids are returned Ma icValley.com week. crop year s warm State Uni es at Idaho and ci- m s throughout Idaho ands ofof easter aphids aaph versit W the la to Prices are expexpected to Washingtoashington, ho ut Idaho an hhids y. ashington boratory ected to n, howev nd eeas The Mosco DNA where comcominging increase in exactly er, sscientistcientist dodo nono sterern C w-based US testing determines Commemorative weeks follofol where the t y ouncil pro A Dry Pea and Lentil whether the insects Saudi A lowing aa rr But that mam y comecome from.from et knkknonow vided earl Arabia tthathat it eporteport bby ay change soon. . thet project. y financial backing fo carr Idaho timber mermer ppro it will increase sum TheThe U.S. DepDepartment of y a virus. roductionduction b y 100,000 barrels sum perp - artment of The latest in r Most o day —— far belo vide m Agrgriculture eex vestment f the traps ? w er ore than $ iculturee expand ov will help will be loc 1 were hop what U.S.U officials aphidaphid m $1.25 mmillion to exp willl ppro-roo- er the next three the pro .S. o illion to expand an la ated ing for. fficials onitoringonitoring net pand landscape ecolo years into ject pea fields and by Valley Fellowship Hall, 801 being coconducted b work, d aann gy stud a detailed at 6 p.m. today at the Wood w — a nducted b hich is currentlccurre — the pro y of aphid will be few momolologists. y Universit enttly ject will also be financiall infestations located b emy No. 1 gists. y ooff IdahIdaho ento- by the U.S. Departm lentil fie y Gas p The net ho enentto-- y suppo lds. blazes grow in T rices work The p ent of Agr rted En win oint, Eigenbrode said, is c Falls: W will help Idaho and iculture funding. The stud iic MMaverav ashingtonashington pepea and lentil p lli erik erserrs mon y b 6th Coountuntryry S a and lentil p e itor both the nu will emp AvAve.e. W..: $ toretore,,1 120 when to fight back against the easteasternern to help gro hasize a Public Enemy No. 1? : 4.04 20 roducers n throtthrhroughout the season and e w- Bedbugs JJerome: erome: mber of landscape ecolo FlyFlyinging J Uni t s gaugeauugge aphids $4.04 , 5350 U versity of Idaho entomhe insects. hoodhhooo of outbreaks of three mav approach that gy .S. Higighhway 9 Eigenbrode pioneeredp the entom ap aluate the likeli- B 93: ioneered ologist enationeenaat m ururleley: Smith the SSanfoanforda ord osaic v jor viruses, pea may help sol $4.00 ’s Fuel,9, 937 aphidhid detectiondetectio net-d streaksttreea irus, bean leaf roll ve a ‘nasty country 37 E. Main on neet virus that co v fundamental aphid on the SSt.:t.: - uld irus, p He s cut crop ea aid this is done b yields. Plenty of water y co P Diesel p llecting the insects lease see APHIDS T rices ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News , win Falls: FiF Page C2 despite the heatill Mart Philhillipli The Anderson Lumber building on Eastland march Blue Lakes pss 66, 1161261 “I“Iff mi Blvd. N r 2 mimitititig JJeerome: o th: $4$4.74.74 Avenue in Twin Falls, has been purchased by igatgationatio marke to fight fire’ FFlylying J, 53 we could ts w $4.68$4.68 50 U.S g ere a Infestations on the . Hiighghway 9 Li hthouse Christian Ministries. After some rresoesolollv vailab Bururle 3: e tthethesee pro le and use g informed ley: Loves T remodeling, it will become home to the blem ful, pher Smith Stor ravel SSttoopp & s in a m By Christo Stayin n e, 260 Cen nn Country church and schools. — Tom Arkoosh, attorneyore rep reasonable manner.” idents ca rise around nation $4.70 te ialial Dr. Associated Press writer Valley res .,,H Heeybuyburn: Second Ave. E. in Twin Falls Magic n l fire *P*Pr resenting me River Jewish Community, rice ic res expand- n eye o loca By Kate Brumback ess quotes by M mbers of the Surface W Wildfi e keep a Mon apquest.c BOISE — the p in ns through the fol- Associated Press writer onday afternoonafterno om as of y in y, conditio ana on.S. Suubject ater C ed exponentiall ida ites. nyytime. to changhange oalition l Idaho Fr lowing Web s e at The ‘Water‘ Market’ debate forests of centra ATLANTA — After waking s battling hot tem- The National Interagency with cre w rain and Web site up one night in sheets Wat s, steep ter Fire Center’s rein- ate tinder- n te perature ifc.gov/fi teeming with tiny bugs, eer w. n C r cing through OMMOD Front Page Reprints flames ra (http://wwm updates o Josh Benton couldn’t sleep IT nfn.ht l) has n ns YPRIC Try timber stands. fo/ m tai ES ing to findf a currenc dry e r nd ai for months and kept a Wildfir rrent fi es a r y ind a c The Trail- cu n es b flashlight and can of Raid By Cindy Snyde near rn near tics o wildfi Dairy cuur Fire s is r rrre ply head bu stat with him in bed. Correspondent reen is going to j e a n Bloc Sold y be, kC for Arkoo G ran d Paul. state. “We were w groundwater users start eachsh said. r helph ater As epartment of Ave ag lose Chan lppeded set in m it is no about 10 miles The D uality lists afraid to even e price$ g seet otion litigation and adm threat of curtailm w, Q 1.996 e LighthouseSUN VALLEY — Christian tiive hhehea ent and surfaceyear with the seat-related death in Spokane west-south- See Magic Environmental ns by tell people Barrel -.060 lealearned If there arinarings.n aren’t sure y rned fromfrom alm ’s one lesson to be “The“TThhe aallocatio inistra- how much water users west of Stanle Valley, C1 air quality locatio about it at Aver admadministration alm in Idaho,ost 20 it’s that administering alllo have. It m water the ickly age price $ to makeinistration A innderson Idaho, years ofo mmararketsrk hap n of scarce reso akes planning more of a challenge.y’ll a grew qu region. 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But Rand icial select othe n box. feels like Ducks walk along a canal Monday afternoon on the College of Southern Idaho campus in TwinHOMSPON/TiHOMSPON/ Falls. The schoole pr iisce slowly weaning itself from irrigat- “W e ater rights could Water y v i n g res rop-dow Bedbugs are MEAGAN T $.93 ater is a tionn oro repre users Budge, a o b s e r wildfi from the d maybe some g g d 0- Arkorkoo vailaailable — at a price, eplalaaccement purchase m who represents gro n attorney v i d u a l in its rounds with treated city water. Class III m .167 oshsh told fello price,” Tom to prop ov water through itiga- from Pocatello i n d i nd global way you’re flat and oval lel love the fluffy-tailedfluffy-taile ilk “IfBy m Sandy Miller w attorne ” Tom videe too senior the vinced a und water users, isn’t con- a Visit eds. Other peop Average pr itigationitigatio markets ys andand injuredur thro water right holders market water mitigation m trees “torch- rming. w.deq.idaho.gov/r living is en- shaped and g flowerflower beds.b Other peop ice$ ful,TimesNews n writer markets water users.user d thrrouuugh the resolve which wa http://ww n n up fo e- 18.18 — ful, we could resol were avaiailable and us s. W junio who are conflicts o arket is needed ing,’’ n o “Sig r couraging are a light red- g throuthrough wires and ruinin Class IV m resolve thesethes p lable and use- ateratterr cocouldouldd be r’s actions. Snake Plain ver water to when a d click regula g ilk reasonablereasonable manner.”m e proroblemblems e- ala basba bought and so Aquifer. He thin on the Eastern happens orld,A7 n this, that eatin fruit, chewin Average r TWIN FALLSanner.” — Except for a larges inin a m asiis.iss. HoHo ld o process is See W mail updates” tor get a d dish brown.dents nuts by p ice$ Arkoorkoosh spoke during the Idaho oreore ded wever, one chal n an annu- working. ks the cu surface fires n of ai quality win Falls resi Magic Valley canals running strong15.26 — sh spoke during the Idaho veloellopingpingi g a c leng “No acre rrent y n you’re g liomeving TwinTw Falls residents nuts by eatin A special event now and then, like last a ccom e w otificatio n. aree drivivinng someso Adults grow to ssociation’sssociation’s annual sum water.aterer. Fo mon currenc ould be was left fallo periodicall r informatio Squirrels arein drivina bad nar.naryear’s Festival of sTrees,um the formerWateaterr User Foorr examexaa y for exchanging user or unhar w by an othe be about a . The Boise-based attornemmerer water la was ded ple, when the p vested,” Bud y surface r a d i a t e the tops neighbor- to cra Anderson Lumber building onw semsemi- deevelopeelope opedd otato market were so water t to cause st creatures. Feed mmemembersbers o y i- onon a s d, produce me yield reductionsge but said. “Yes, enough hea at 20 hood or have quarter of an Eastland off theDrithe v SurfaceSurfacee has sat mostl isy reprepres silentresenting systemstes emm to rs and bu there.” there shrubs to bur y Cornricots made a Water enting a numn to mmake e yers agreed w of trees and fire is currentl fire inch long. after years of parchedw mmana y apsummers(Per 100 water dedeli Coalitiooalition, a nummbmbeberbeer 7070 and the very potato equi ater is out The a dirty apart- see hhoo D r pounds) groundsince the store closedlivery in 2002. n, who 0 anann v Ground flames. ll runs ontainment and e to be hard nut ““Youtto see crackromai me?”y Feed S undwater uusers in callcall a againstgainst Groow n traded number 70s.alent to water us into c ill be v f upp sers in wersers nneed to be able to 85,000 acre-feet of ers paid $1.5 million for v ly $ it w ment.’’ aken f n But if everything goes as planned,junior need y had some uphi percent redict that pro theey’ve t La d O’L 11.25 January 2006. ThatT action bankban in d “The as a large Absent fromels the U.S. for supply and the end of the grain sea- akes $13.00 — — that silence will soon be filled withhat the n tthhe fallfa or w a cost of $20.60 perw acre-fooater for recharge in 2007 at re w managers p 28. rre By Michelle Dunlop said, tapptappingRa an small action falll alk into their y ir n e Jul ui SaSabinabin ge theirtheheir ppriorit arly and the the center qu was stripped rior spring and kno in , tough Squirrelsso long that some thought proTimesNews writer son,” said Tim Miller, hydrologiste that w ith sounds of school children playing and orrit be rented from island put contained on a long l’s life appricot tre ve been $10.60 — y datedatat is and w w t. While unburned nited and going to be A squirre r , a nd will apricot tree thatt’s w hy I’ what their hat Upp er Snake B water c ig “It’s uz Vanskike, they were a myth, bedbugs oldthe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, fruruit.it. “Tha“That’s , thatUpper’s Snake River Basin of a congregation’s singing. water sup an of the fire that ve column ,’’ said B almmeer ll mate at 1 yea n off f , Barley boy - asin users to y impressi battle on the By Joshuahuaarea PaPalmer back. Entomologists JEROMEr — Ted rrDiehlel wi closes his re knowwhich as “kit-operates area reservoirs. (Pad.er 1 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship up a ver visible for is s wwrriteer age squi rrels a ns trtrappingrapping themthem,e andigRahborsn n m 00 pounds) was incident commander TimesNewsNandNews pestwriter control profes- BIRIRTH:TH:ey Thees w avehen he drives over canals brim-n litter Theofof kitte area is past its peak s omewater n ge Reservoir Storage has signed a purchase agreement with Please see Twin Falls). Ed r six weeks. Baby squirth to o e litte mmademade $ WATER, Pag on Sun Valley Road. of smoke that O nnnn SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — front seat nearly three r n 9. a afte s. trarappedgde their pet 50— e C2 l m iles,’’ said Trailhead Fire. “The terrain sionals are reporting It reachedr a dra-a give mingbi th with water.rrel wiwillll give bi usage, so Miller and Diehly sasa arey I botht ly did Stock Building Supply to buy the 11.5- severa wtooth , Page A2 FALLLLLSLS — y emale squi n rom two to five kitte r TThe IPo probabca Reservoir/a Storage Percentage l of the Sa FIRES TWmaticINN F increasehenh enin Larrinfesta- tens.” “I’mA fe afraid ther y’ren r agoingnge f to spill beginningr redato to sspeculate on ,ho wwhich much tetellollo n acre property that includes the Waldapfe eadquarters Please see ppooinointnt w r. A lilittette ca r natural p ssquirrelsquirrel, h Bur $7.25level— in acre feet of/a capacity Forest h breakingkitionsing p throughoutneighborse igthehbors coun- o vaer,” yea says the North Side Canalrs. C o.Thei water canal companies will bew itableh about toley 60 more 50,924-square-foot ex-lumber store. National d soome nn twice ea ms and wwildcats.ildcats. … along n r n . Sabintr y anand, ndand some no one knows manager,rr w cithan livlivea chuckle.e up to 12 yeay n store in reserrr voirs and carrhemy.” over to Mil ethe /a 38,213 n 101% “We’ve been working with them to in Twin Falls e on thee little nut Squi els raccoo s, opossu r els of them m r n /a neexactled ffirrey w hy. LIFE: But Diehl isn’t complaining, espe-r hicleicle tinextes. ySquiear. the o thHayer side ofA e icard Falls 757,976 45% try to come to an agreement for the opened fire on the little nut n ks, foxes, owls,r rs a e veveh elll as On in(M’sid orcha/T s. “It’s no secret that bed-ing i cludeciall yhaw after ser vreralima rrecenty p edato years whenrds’ eggsShould as wwel current trends hold,ehind Miller Sab Littleon) Wood 18,824 63% last 90 days,” Lighthouse Associate jobs. ng, thee menacingmenac , thei p metimes bi fence behinb Alfalfaly different orbugsr tootoo are long,lloong making a come- In tthehe citycity,canals thei lookedr t moreand so parched than estimates that Jackson Lake will con-re Lake WalcottLo 93,207 98% Pastor Ron Heath said Monday as he For aling nuts, n uitui a existsexists an entiWheat str w $165 H back,’’ves w ereesaide stealingstea Dan Suiter, nuts, else an eatpeak. nuts, A wheat, wet w f inter gave Magic Valley a tain about 650,000 acre-feet of sqwateruirrels. aawwL Lowr igh $187 confirmed the agreement. thiee anything else r ms. world for s Ri ie ow $180 HHigh72,432 90% associatebudds aannd professor ofts ento- on. mushwealthroo ofs. water this irrigation season, at the endouse of September, on which is vell home igh $200 Twin Falls County once had its eye rosebudsseb and an theireir mittsmit on. in’s house on The Fau Islay-tandile Padrk 96,578 71% molog couldcoouldldyd atgetgeget the the Universitwyere of despite weeks without much rain. Sabin’sSabroughly 300,000 more than last year. on the property as a site to expand theey f them t: well Avenue has welcomeelcomes the bush Palisades accessi- 842,023 70% aftefterr 66161 ofo them y, Repor Cas y w with an EvGeorgia.enn aa ome Count Thecute .”hot, dry spell the regionrr experi- An acre-footllaged co bvers anentertain acre of land SmaSmallnr is llof g county offices. But, a county space d ttoo JeroJerome were to Squi els been pi entertainers er and aHen oasys Lake rain 84,912 94% deportedepporteBeforeted World War II, bed- enced throughout much of July hasn’t onerels foot f ordeep about in water. Americanird feedSoft Falls deco- study noted the former Twin Falls kekkeptept cocoming back – Sabin belongs ffac-ac- Rock squsquirrelsir y ble b whiteG rwassy Lake 10,664 70% thehebugey stils ttillinfestationsl w erebe multcom-i- seemed to irhurtrel the wuaternleased suppl yRock in Reseryvearoir s.could Man be at about 20flo wper-Raersn andn patioheat Clinic and Hospital would be a better, eemedd toto be mult the anti-squirnti-squ eight y d trees, ge Ask N/AJackson Lake 786,230 93% ndmond theh iny sesthe U.S., but they the Upper Snake River Basinr resersewagevoir cent of ,its he capacit plantedy with PalisadesWen hat and less expensive, place to expand. a a and tion.tion. C eek sewage years ago y rationsrations. dell Eldeva feederr t wyereinging.g. virtually eradicatednd the storage system. Many farmers were coming in at about 40 percent.e ir Totalto CUppero.$ Heath wouldn’t say just what the pl drarawn a HHee went public spspiillll. a vararietiety of speciall “We hadOgde a n b 9.09.000— — throughe lininene impro was dvementsed. in decreasinght their in a demandsllet-et- for water a “Looks likeand our nut wutater is going to wouldSnake some- system 2,801,061 67% nonprofit, nondenominational Light- TThe was divided.id ith his pplliigght fruiruitt and nut the squirrelsPocatello id Ryan$$77..885+5 +.40 orrhohood wit bred w withith-h- ut of,” sa .40 neneighborhoodheighygienehbo and vtheed thew ide-squir- anyway to dry out their grainSee crops. A2 hold up prett gre y good,” Diehltime said.Bur leyle $o once $7in.45 +.95+ house Christian Fellowship will pay eithereeithher lov ter to the editor sdpub-ay’s trees that gre odentss. times eat $y And every Source: U.S. Bureau .9of Reclamation Letiti “Tish” Theri ult of spreadTTheey use of DDThem. in the “It winas W anedneednesda ideal time with the water “We’ll ha fromve a r goododent carryover.”vell, 18. “ w nuts7. 5 for the property, but Twin Falls County Joyce Olive Johnson of Salt t 3 An Idaho woman has years ago when the air bag Fau atted them. lished ence - Fau thro 5+ 1940s, oro rand tthee y1950s. hatedh y eat lished s. TheThe let-let- out interferencenterfer , squir-ir e would .2.200 Assessor Gerry Bowden said it’s ap- rreelsels, uth,u , the rous ht years ago,ago squir a while w eat.” n theththee South So very- Times-NewTimes-News ired numerousnume But eeightig into ana Dry beans Unlike“In“In mosquitoes,ver herehere e has inspired ts, iss orchard into an on the patio for them(per to1 praised at a little more than $3 million. Cassidy Friedmann/Times-News ls, butbut o ter has insp comments, turned hih Rangen 00) though,sqsquirrels,quirirrrel they are notin gkno themwn In 2004, the Twin Falls Cityrels. Councilrels Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; places Heath said the money to buy the is bbubuying them online reader commeninst squirrels. ou-can-eat buffet. Pin Q , Page A2 tobbod dtransmity is blood-borne. “But if it enacted a a ndwate argagainst conse rsquvation orddi- all-yTWINou-can-eat FALLS buffet. WATER ORDINANCE $33to$33.00S —UIRRELS with no street address such as a medi- property will partly come from the in saidid. bothboth for behindin A2 PPlleaseSm see center, which will diseasesppeanannutts from,”” Sabin one sa victimush toy tailtail nance, restmallricti orchardnogr chardcity dwelle behrs’ water r ve to say, allall RedRed $ an,Monday,.0 Wed0 — nesday and Friday.W sale of Lighthouse’s properties at 259 gram. The peanuts t lliittlettle bushb The smalls gger s haveha r n n n $ ater flows thro another.assnn’t forTheor thaty are extremeln, y the y r r n m the bloggelo To ead how the o di a ce appliesPi ks $32.00 to — r n40.00r r m Mainugh a Avcae. E., which houses the sanc- Don Walters, left, and Stan Karczewskig treatment stand pro in front of what will become wasn’t for thatand do w use to pa ticula daysSee a d whatwti hates. It Wate i g hou s will be befo— e 10 a. . nal just south of Tw s first in-patient dru resilientpppinn’ and up v er a y difficult to n LK:n r n the Twin Falls School District,Sororaan CSIncoco r r m n r n tuary and junior and Twin insenior FaFallslls Friday high afternoo Mini-Cassia’ fflopfloppin’ up ande dead do because i cludesONLINE the TAfollowi g p ovisio s: n o afte 5 p. . o scheduled wate i g Friday afternoon exterminate.oouuldd allall beb dead because they n r and city parks, see pagePi A2to $33 schools, and at 3500 East, a mile north n.. all residents financially accountable for their care, is expected to open would ldn’t think Reside ts a e allowed to wash vehi- days. hold le woulouldn A S T Smallall Red $ $33n ..000m0 — r n r. Expertspepeoeopopl say bedbugs are cles only on scheduled irrigation days. M I D E Red $ Reside ts ay wate outside— la dscape of Kimberly, which is now home to the in Septembe H E ADM 40n.00.00 n n r r r not necessarily an indicator Landscape irrigation will be restricted addresses, Tuesday, Thursday and (No(Nott rel withn a ha d-held co tai e o a d ip preschool and elementary school. Staff p easiegl willr — S. Korea, U.S. agree on beef deal hoto by JUST ra p iceices)s) IN JACKSON Order photo prints of s do of unsanitary conditions. to theI Gfollowi H Tn Ig N schedule: G I N T even-numbered Saturday; odd-numbered addresses,EnPricevoy: Is watering system at any time. F quotes a Please see LIGHTHOUSE, Page A2 firre s of Moandrian agree on be ssee--fire Prices anit ay aft k cea low s ubhjeumct ttoo ernoon. By Burt Herman uic alTToo b change at a ee Junkyard Junkie f q et off e incl ny timtime. 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TWIN FALLS FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Sunny and comfortable. Highs upper 40s. Today Tonight Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday City Hi Lo Prcp Tonight: Mostly clear nighttime skies. Lows low to middle Boise 52 28 0.00” 20s. Burley 45 26 0.00” Challis 42 16 0.00” Tomorrow: Partly sunny and pleasant. Highs middle to Coeur d’ Alene 37 27 0.00” upper 40s. Idaho Falls 28 8 Trace Jerome 34 21 0.00” Lewiston 54 30 0.00” Lowell 50 31 0.00” Malad not available BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST Sunny and Mostly clear Partly sunny Increasing clouds Malta 43 25 n/a Chance of showers Clouds more likely Pocatello 30 5 0.00” Today:Cool sunshine expected. Highs upper 30s to near 40. comfortable than showers Rexburg 28 17 0.00” Tonight: Mostly clear with areas of patchy fog possible. Salmon 41 25 0.00” Stanley 35 -9 0.00” Lows upper teens. High 47 Low 24 46 / 25 44 / 30 43 / 31 43 / 29 Tomorrow: Partly sunny and mostly dry. Highs upper 30s to ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS low 40s. Barometric Sunrise and Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 46 Yesterday 0.00” Yesterday’s Maximum 66% 6 pm barometer Today Sunrise: 7:27 AM Sunset: 6:17 PM Yesterday’s Low 29 Month to Date 0.25” Yesterday’s Minimum 38% Yesterday 30.28 in. Saturday Sunrise: 7:25 AM Sunset: 6:18 PM SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High/Low 44 / 26 Normal Month to Date 0.64” Today’s Maximum 78% Sunday Sunrise: 7:24 AM Sunset: 6:19 PM Mostly dry and comfortable winter temperatures will Record High 58 in 1983 Year to Date 4.14” Today’s Minimum 51% Monday Sunrise: 7:22 AM Sunset: 6:20 PM finish out the week and continue on Saturday. A slow Record Low 2 in 2006 Normal Year to Date 4.99” A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Tuesday Sunrise: 7:21 AM Sunset: 6:22 PM Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday change in the weather will start taking shape on U. V. INDEX Coeur d’ Sunday. Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 37 to 35 Tonight’s Lows -1 to 11 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Today Moonrise: 5:09 AM Moonset: 2:02 PM 40/26 BOISE Mild and mostly dry today and 3 Saturday. Increasingly cloudy on Saturday Moonrise: 5:45 AM Moonset: 3:05 PM Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming Sunday Moonrise: 6:15 AM Moonset: 4:10 PM Sunday, but continued pleasant. New Moon First Qtr. Full Moon Last Qtr. more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com Showers return on Monday. REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston 51/33 Today Tomorrow Sunday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Highs/Lows 49 to 54 / 25 to 30 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Boise 51 27 su 54 28 pc 49 32 mc Atlanta 51 31 su 57 32 pc Orlando 61 36 su 69 49 pc Acapulco 86 73 th 87 73 th Moscow 28 19 pc 26 11 pc 39/24 Bonners Ferry 39 24 pc 43 25 pc 40 26 mx Atlantic City 39 23 pc 39 23 pc Philadelphia 37 24 pc 44 28 mx Athens 48 37 pc 45 38 pc Nairobi 79 49 pc 81 53 pc Partly to mostly sunny, Burley 38 17 su 39 21 pc 38 24 mc Baltimore 39 22 pc 45 30 mx Phoenix 74 48 su 76 49 pc Auckland 70 64 sh 74 58 sh Oslo 27 22 pc 33 32 sn dry and pleasant today Challis 37 11 su 35 16 pc 35 18 mc Billings 33 20 ls 49 28 pc Portland, ME 36 26 ls 35 27 pc Bangkok 97 77 pc 95 76 pc Paris 4933pc 4737pc and Saturday. Cloud Coeur d’ Alene 40 26 pc 44 27 pc 41 28 mx Birmingham 52 33 su 62 31 sh Raleigh 44 25 su 53 34 pc Beijing 35 19 pc 45 26 pc Prague 33 28 ls 33 25 pc cover is expected to Elko, NV 43 13 pc 45 21 pc 42 25 ls Boston 37 26 ls 41 31 pc Rapid City 27 9 ls 37 16 su Berlin 34 20 ls 32 20 pc Rio de Janeiro 85 68 pc 87 70 th Eugene, OR 54 35 pc 51 39 r 50 37 r Charleston, SC 50 34 su 53 41 pc increase on Sunday. Reno 51 26 pc 54 33 r Buenos Aires 94 64 pc 80 64 sh Rome 50 38 pc 51 39 pc McCall Gooding 49 25 su 48 26 pc 46 31 mc Charleston, WV 35 22 pc 49 25 ls Sacramento 62 43 pc 63 50 r Cairo 65 49 pc 59 45 sh Santiago 80 51 pc 77 55 pc Grace 32 10 su 33 14 pc 34 15 mc Chicago 27 20 pc 28 16 sn St. Louis 44 26 pc 31 21 ls Dhahran 77 64 pc 84 66 pc Seoul 33 17 pc 37 31 pc Salmon 40/6 Hagerman 50 23 su 49 24 pc 47 29 mc Cleveland 28 17 ls 31 19 ls St.Paul 23 7 sn 19 4 mc Geneva 36 24 pc 36 19 pc Sydney 86 65 th 74 66 sh 39/12 Hailey 37 15 su 39 18 pc 37 21 mc Denver 5119pc4529pc San Antonio 72 56 pc 68 36 sh Hong Kong 72 68 pc 73 73 pc Tel Aviv 67 57 sh 60 56 sh Idaho Falls 31 12 su 33 13 pc 34 17 mc Des Moines 34 16 sn 23 10 mc San Diego 67 51 pc 68 54 pc Jerusalem 63 48 sh 54 47 sh Tokyo 5032sh 4230pc Kalispell, MT 38 13 mc 35 20 mc 37 26 pc Detroit 27 18 mc 27 19 sn San Francisco 63 48 pc 62 51 r Johannesburg 74 58 sh 77 57 pc Vienna 32 25 ls 33 13 pc Jackpot 37 13 su 37 18 pc 40 23 pc El Paso 68 39 pc 67 36 pc Seattle 55 37 pc 54 38 r Kuwait City 75 63 pc 78 58 pc Warsaw 30 12 pc 29 20 pc Jerome 40 16 su 42 19 pc 40 22 mc Fairbanks 22 -5 ls 12 -15 pc Tucson 77 42 su 77 44 pc London 48 38 pc 50 39 pc Winnipeg 18 5 pc 14 0 pc Caldwell Lewiston 51 33 pc 56 37 su 52 36 mc Fargo 18 -1 ls 14 -3 pc Washington, DC 41 25 pc 48 30 mx Mexico City 68 46 sh 69 44 sh Zurich 29 22 pc 29 9 pc 53/25 Idaho Falls Malad City 36 11 su 37 15 pc 38 16 mc Honolulu 76 65 pc 78 66 sh Malta 35 14 su 36 18 pc 35 21 mc Houston 69 53 pc 63 37 th Boise Sun Valley 31/12 McCall 40 6 su 36 11 pc 35 11 mc Indianapolis 34 25 pc 32 17 ls TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 51/27 46/4 Missoula, MT 43 23 mc 42 23 mc 41 29 pc Jacksonville 56 28 su 63 41 pc Pocatello 35 15 su 36 19 pc 37 20 mc Kansas City 54 22 pc 34 17 pc -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Pocatello Portland, OR 57 39 pc 53 41 r 49 39 r Las Vegas 66 43 pc 66 45 pc Rupert Mountain Home 35/15 Rupert 38 19 su 39 23 pc 38 26 mc Little Rock 60 38 pc 47 26 r 38/19 Rexburg 29 10 su 31 10 pc 31 15 mc Los Angeles 69 50 su 69 53 pc 52/25 Richland, WA 47 28 fg 48 32 pc 45 32 r Memphis 57 38 pc 48 30 r Burley Rogerson 47 25 su 46 26 pc 44 31 mc Miami 71 53 sh 74 63 sh Salmon 39 12 su 37 17 pc 37 19 mc Milwaukee 25 17 pc 25 14 sn Twin Falls 38/17 Fronts 47/24 Salt Lake City, UT 44 28 pc 44 30 pc 47 33 mc Nashville 49 31 pc 53 26 r L Spokane, WA 43 25 pc 44 28 mc 44 32 mc New Orleans 62 45 pc 66 38 sh Yesterday’s State Extremes: 54 at Lewiston Low: -9 at Stanley Stanley 42 2 su 42 7 pc 41 11 mc New York 35 25 pc 39 29 ls H Cold Sun Valley 46 4 su 46 9 pc 45 13 mc Oklahoma City 66 33 su 46 22 pc weather key: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, Yellowstone, MT 25 7 mc 34 8 pc 33 9 ls Omaha 41 15 mx 29 14 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 Calgary 31 15 pc 33 15 pc Saskatoon 16 6 pc 23 11 pc Cranbrook 28 13 pc 28 1 pc Toronto 21 17 pc 23 13 ls Valid to 6 p.m. today H Edmonton 31 21 pc 25 5 pc Vancouver 45 32 pc 45 38 pc Occluded Kelowna 27 11 pc 30 25 pc Victoria 46 34 pc 48 39 pc Yesterday’s National Extremes: Lethbridge 31 21 pc 25 5 pc Winnipeg 18 5 pc 14 0 pc High: 85 at Miami, Fla. Cloudy Regina 19 4 pc 23 9 pc Low: -28 at International Falls, Minn. More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather Get up to date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623 Facebook removes 5,500 sex offenders since May Texas may let hunters RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — site and removed between its solution.’’ Facebook has removed May 1, 2008, and Jan. 31, Earlier this month, rival more than 5,500 convicted 2009. networking site MySpace sex offenders from its social “The message in this num- announced it had removed networking Web site since ber is Facebook has an equal 90,000 sex offenders in a shoot pigs from choppers May, Connecticut’s attorney stake in solving this problem two-year period. general said Thursday. of protecting children,’’ said Last year, the attorneys By Paul J. Weber Richard Blumenthal said Blumenthal, who along with general got both sites to Associated Press writer the world’s largest social North Carolina Attorney implement dozens of safe- networking site, which General Roy Cooper has led guards, including finding MERTZON, Texas — claims to have more than an effort remove sex offend- better ways to verify users’ Millions of wild pigs weigh- 175 million active members, ers from the social network- ages and putting limits on ing up to 300 pounds have reported to his office that ing Web sites. older users’ ability to search been tearing up crops, tram- 5,585 convicted sex offend- “They have an equal stake the profiles of members pling fences and eating just ers were found on the Web in the predator problem and under 18. about anything in their path in Texas. But now they had better watch their hairy backs. REPORT CARD A state lawmaker is pro- Name: 2 Cent Dealer posing to allow ordinary GRADING These Texans with rifles and shot- PERIOD 1 2 3 4 guns to shoot the voracious, tusked animals from helicop- Reading/Literacy A Businesses ters. AP photos For years, ranchers in the Kyle Lange searches for feral pigs near Mertzon, Texas, on Wednesday. Written Communication A Lone Star State have hired Under legislation proposed by a Fort Worth lawmaker, recreational sports- get an A+ professional hunters in men would be allowed to join professional hunters like Lange to aerial- Mathematics A choppers to thin the hogs’ hunt feral hogs to help thin out their relentlessly multiplying and destruc- fast-multiplying ranks. Now tive ranks from the perch of a helicopter. Science/Health A state Rep. Sid Miller of the The Times-News thanks the Fort Worth area wants to Social Studies/History A bring more firepower to the following businesses for donating task by issuing permits to 2¢ from every newspaper sportsmen. A feral pig runs Art A “I’ve had numerous calls across desert they sell to Government/Civics A and complaints that some- scrub on a one needs to do something,’’ Newspaper In Education. ranch near Nutrition/Fitness A Miller said. “We’re losing Mertzon, Texas, ground on this problem.’’ If approved, it could be the on Wednesday. Grade Average A first program of its kind in the nation. Some other states, like Gov. Sarah Palin’s Alaska, Twin Stop Kimberly Road Mr. Gas #2 allow aerial hunting, but only Twin Stop Poleline Road Mr. Gas #5 to control predators, such as worked out. are, they eat just about any- bears and wolves. “You’re not going to have thing, including the carcasses Twin Stop Mr. Gas #1 Some Texans worry about some bubba up there going, of their own brethren. They collateral damage. ‘Pass me a beer and ammo’ trample crops, dig up plants Oasis Stop N Go #8 Mr. Gas #7 “If they’re going to open up and hunting some hogs,’’ the with their snouts and steal Oasis Stop N Go #2 Mr. Gas #12 to where you can do this and legislator said. “We certainly animal feed. Entire peanut anybody who’s got a helicop- want to do it right.’’ farms have been stripped. Oasis Stop N Go #14 Mr. Gas #4 ter can go off to an old boy’s Many hunters and And the pasture-wrecking place and hunt, that’s going landowners will probably porkers are causing trouble Oasis Stop N Go #4 United Oil - Kimberly Road to be bad,’’ said Jay Smith, leave the carcasses in the well beyond farms. Oasis Stop N Go #7 Seven Eleven owner of Smith Helicopters field, just as they do now. Authorities in Texas are in Cotulla. Some people “may Wild hogs that are gunned reporting an increase in colli- Oasis Stop N Go #3 Corner Mart - Buhl get confused and shoot the down cannot be sold for sions between hogs and cars, rancher’s dog or a calf.’’ meat under U.S. agriculture while golf courses and sub- Oasis Stop N Go #10 Kwik Service - Jerome Miller gave assurances the regulations. (Moreover, wild urbs are increasingly finding Oasis Stop N Go #6 Steve’s Quick Stop - Gooding hunting would be closely reg- boar is said by some to be turf uprooted by hogs. ulated, though details on tough and gamey.) The animals are descended Oasis Stop N Go #13 Cooks Food Center - Gooding such things as how many An estimated 2 million wild from hogs introduced into hunters would be allowed to hogs are causing $52 million Texas by Spanish explorers Oasis Stop N Go #11 Swensen’s - Paul take part, and how many a year in crop damage in more than 300 years ago. But hogs they would be permit- Texas, according to agricul- their numbers began boom- Oasis Stop N Go #9 Atkinson’s - Hailey ted to kill, have yet to be tural experts. Pigs that they ing in the 1980s. Oasis Stop N Go #5 Swenson’s - Washington St. Oasis Stop N Go #15 Kerb’s Oil Teen arrested in 9 arsons in fire-ravaged Pa. town Southside Market in Glenns Ferry Sav-Mor Drug - Buhl Swenmart-Addison Creekside COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A charged with arson, aggravat- fires, all of them since Jan. 2, 19-year-old described as a ed assault and related counts. according to a police affidavit. Winco pyromaniac who liked to He was arraigned Thursday Carroll would not discuss a watch things burn was afternoon and his bail was set motive for the blazes at a charged Thursday with set- at $9 million. news conference Thursday. ting nine fires in an arson- Barlow is a pyromaniac He said he does not believe plagued steel town, including who liked to watch things the fires were gang-related, Want to see your name on this list every month? a block-long blaze that dis- burn, Chester County District hate crimes or targeted at spe- Call Lucinda Freeborn at (208) 735-3294 or placed dozens of people last Attorney Joseph Carroll told cific individuals. month. The Associated Press. The Coatesville, about 35 miles email: [email protected] to ﬁ nd out how. Roger Leon Barlow Jr., of teen told investigators on west of Philadelphia, has tal- nearby Downingtown, was Wednesday that he set the lied 18 arsons this year. ‘I love Paris’ Compassion College thespians to action Some of the best french songs, present narratives of human rights in an intimate setting, Entertainment 5 Entertainment 3 Brown bag lecture, Entertainment 2 / Instant Critic, Entertainment 3 / Events calendar, Entertainment 6-7 Entertainment E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 FEATURES EDITOR VIRGINIA HUTCHINS: (208) 735-3242 [email protected] dancingAn afternoon queen with the

Photos by ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Trina Ciocca, owner of Uptown Dance Studio in Wendell, teaches a jazz dance to the ‘High School Musical 3’ soundtrack Feb. 10. Ciocca choreographs all of the dances for each of her 12 classes, plus solo performances.

By Melissa Davlin Times-News writer

ENDELL — Outside, the W Students practice tap dancing during class. Wendell streets were cold and blus- tery, but Uptown Dance Studio was alive with laughter and song. Music from the “Mamma Mia!” soundtrack spilled out of the studio IN THEIR and into the waiting room, where chatty mothers watched their daughters through a window. S H This is how dance instructor Trina Ciocca spends many of her afternoons: sharing her passion for dance with her small students. O Ciocca’s 10-year-old daughter, Brooke, helped the girls warm up Meet Trina Ciocca Feb. 10. The two share a passion for E S dance, although Ciocca encourages Age: 41 Brooke to try other things. Recently, Our seven-day series, which started Town: Wendell Brooke decided to give basketball a Sunday, takes you inside the lives Business: Uptown Dance Studio shot, although she still talks about and jobs of your southern Idaho Education: College of Southern going to college for dance. neighbors. Our reporters and pho- Idaho and Boise State University After the warm-up, Ciocca tographers shadowed each sub- Day job: Physical education teacher, switched the music to “Now or ject for a day. Rounding out the Wendell Middle School Never” from the “High School series will be Saturday’s story on Favorite dance style: Ballet Musical 3” soundtrack. The girls a Jerome monk. Best part of job: Playing with the practiced their cheerleading- Did you miss any of the “In Their kids all day. inspired routine, and though some Shoes” stories and slide shows Worst part of job: Juggling every- seemed more enthralled with their earlier this week? Catch them on thing that goes wrong with the build- new pompoms than their perform- Magicvalley.com. ing. Ciocca owns the property where ance, they slowly got better and Uptown Dance Studio is located, so better. Ciocca offered suggestions she has to handle all of the mainte- along the way — “Straight legs!” her downtown dance studio, where nance. “There’s always an issue,” she said. “Point that toe.” “Your arms are Trina Ciocca ties the dance shoe of Skyler Ferris, 5, at the Uptown Dance Studio during classes start at 3:45 and end as late Scariest moment: One of her stu- down!” — and walked through the class. as 8 p.m. Brooke often comes along moves with unending patience, — sometimes for her own dance dents had a bad knee that sometimes went out of place in class. repeating steps as many times as Watch a slide show with more photos and lessons, sometimes to help with the needed for the girls to get them per- Magicvalley.com younger children. She would do a leap, fall on the fect. sounds from Trina Ciocca’s day. floor and start screaming, Ciocca Ciocca choreographs all of the While one class left and another said. dances for each of her 12 classes, forming at a recital. loves dance, she loves kids, she started filing in, Brooke tried to plus performances for solo acts. “I “You have an audience,” she said. loves teaching. negotiate for a ride home before conceded, then helped the next forget from class to class” who is “What does it mean when you have Her passions tie into her day job, Ciocca’s trip to an evening basket- class with its stretches. It’s tough to doing which dance, she said, but as an audience?” too. Ciocca teaches physical educa- ball game, where one of her middle fit everything into a day, Ciocca soon as she sees the girls go “Smile,” they answered in uni- tion, health and dance at Wendell school dance classes would per- said. through it and hears the music, she son. Middle School. form at halftime. Ciocca didn’t have remembers right away. Ciocca gets to school by 7:30 a.m. time to stop by home first, so When she’s not at school or the When these girls showed they Managing the dance studio is a and stays until 3:30 p.m. On Brooke would have to come along. dance studio, Ciocca might be on had memorized the routine, she part-time gig for Ciocca, and it’s Mondays, Tuesdays and “It won’t kill you to watch a bas- told them to pretend they were per- definitely not about the money. She Wednesdays, she goes straight to ketball game,” Ciocca said. Brooke See DANCE, Entertainment 3 Entertainment 2 Friday, February 20, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Brown Bag Lecture features architectural writer TimesNews Whiting has also written two books about the studio: Henry Whiting II will “Teater’s Knoll: Frank Lloyd speak on “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Idaho Legacy” Wright in Idaho” for the sec- (Northwood Institute Press, ond installment in the 1987) and “At Nature’s Edge: Magic Valley Arts Council’s Frank Lloyd Wright’s Artist 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Studio” (University of Utah Series, set for noon Feb. 27 Press, 2007), winner of the at the Twin Falls Public Idaho Library Association’s Library. Idaho Book of the Year Wright’s only artist studio, Award for 2007. Whiting perched high on a cliff graduated with a bachelor’s above the Snake River near degree in landscape archi- Hagerman, stands testa- tecture from the University ment to the architect’s mas- of Wisconsin-Madison. He tery of his craft — a building has written extensively he described as “shaken about organic architecture from my sleeve.” and lives with his wife, While Wright’s stature as profundity of his most hum- Whiting has owned the sculptor Lynn Fawcett an architect is usually meas- ble buildings, Whiting says. studio for more than 25 Whiting, in the Archie Teater ured by his masterpieces, The simple, one-room stu- years and completed two studio. such as Fallingwater, the dio he designed for Archie comprehensive restorations The free lecture is open to Johnson Wax Building and and Patricia Teater in 1952 — the first to stabilize the the public. Bring a brown the Guggenheim Museum, overlooking the Snake River structure, the second to bag lunch, or pre-order a another assessment of his is a sophisticated, complex adapt it for full-time resi- box lunch by Friday after- genius can be seen in the work of art. dency. noon at 734-2787. Broadway artist Oakley singers plays Burley tonight headline Burley gala By Coreen Hart TimesNews correspondent Emily Skinner performs appear in her second play at 7:30 p.m. tonight at in March, and David has BURLEY — The Burley’s King Fine Arts Organizers been involved in five shows Community Concert series Center, 2100 Parke in some capacity. If he isn’t will present singer and actress Ave. Admission is by performing, he works on Emily Skinner, a Tony-nomi- season membership, or plan talent sound. He makes slight nated veteran of Broadway. purchase a single tick- changes in recorded music Tonight’s performance is one et for $20 at the door. to fit the plays, and runs the of 11 appearances Skinner Season memberships lineup sound board during per- will make this season before are always available at formances. returning home. the door for $40 By Judy Albertson “When someone from “I’m so delighted to do it,” (adult), $20 (student) TimesNews writer the King Fine Arts Center Skinner said from New or $110 (family). Two heard us singing at an Orleans by telephone. “I am more concerts remain BURLEY — Mount event at the Wilson Theatre Lisa seeing places I’ve never seen this season: Harrison Heritage in Rupert, they asked us to and Crystal Harmony,a before.” Foundation will present its sing at this event,” Lisa David trio of three Russian Her concert will be infor- 11th annual Gala in cele- Koziol said. The couple will Koziol mal; she’ll talk about the musicians playing bration of the King Fine sing “The Prayer,” a popu- songs, an eclectic group of instruments made of Arts Center’s anniversary. lar song recorded by Broadway classics from the glass, 7:30 p.m. March With entertainment from Andrea Bocelli, Celine golden age of theater and GOT TICKETS? 13. local and visiting perform- Dion, Josh Groban and some contemporary pieces. Bar J Wranglers’ ers, it’s set for 7:30 p.m. Charlotte Church. “I tend to lean toward the return appearance, March 2 at King Fine Arts, “David has a hard time old stuff,” she said. “Those 7:30 p.m. May 1. The 2100 Park Ave. in Burley. singing quiet ... he sings songs were straightforward series’ most popular Tickets are $8 for sec- heavy rock or opera and is a and simple. I suppose the act, they combine cow- tions I, II and III, and $5 for high lyric tenor. So I have to evening will be kind of like a boy humor and sweet sections IV, V and VI, avail- sing alto. Often we write musical theater master class. I harmonies. For those able at Book Plaza and our own parts. You might don’t mean it will be dull. It who buy season tickets Welch Music in Burley, at even hear a bit of Italian,” will be fun for people.” by April for the 2009- The Book Store in Rupert Lisa said. She enjoys giving back- 10 season, the Bar J and at the door. Rick Bollar will host the ground on the music and Wranglers concert is an Performing this year are event. explaining what makes each early bonus. David and Lisa Koziol. Lisa, Also performing: Adam song unique, bringing some an Oakley native, met Tilley on violin, playing the of the glamour and excite- people will come with open David while working as a “Schindler’s List” theme; ment of the Great White Way hearts and minds,” she said. “I nanny in Connecticut. He Clay Handy and Barbara to distant audiences. want people to feel the close- had performed in a Sorensen singing “Do You “The cost of producing a ness, as if they are in my living Connecticut rock band and Love Me”; Kyle Jenks and show is so high now, produc- room.” took opera lessons to keep Felicia Horsley Poteet ers are reluctant to invest in She has performed in such his voice toned. When the singing “Now I Have an unknown quantity, so productions as “The Full band broke up he contin- Everything”; a piano duet that’s why you see so many Monty,” “Dinner At Eight” and ued singing in the opera by Mayna McGill and Jeff new shows patterned after “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.” company. Rasmussen; Zach Harman movies, or remakes of classics. In “Sideshow” she played “We met in church. with two selections, The cost of a seat is about half of a set of Siamese twins. David was in the opera “Impossible Dream” and $125 now, so the only people For that role she received crit- company. I was singing and “You’re Still You”; a violin who can afford them are peo- ical acclaim and a Tony nomi- he heard me and we started duet by Elise Anderson and ple with money, and those nation. She played Daisy, and dating, then later we start- Emily Pilling; Rob Newman tend to be the older, retired Alice Ripley played Violet, and ed singing together,” Lisa with selections from people,” Skinner said. “As a the two were co-nominated said. “Brigadoon”; selections result, audiences are dwin- for Best Actress. Lisa began filling in at the from the “Fiddler on the dling and an entire generation It was a challenging experi- opera company if someone Roof” production; and the of young people are missing ence learning to walk and did not show up for a per- Jennifer Sager dancers. out. They are not creating a dance together as a conjoined formance, thus earning a “We want the gala to be new audience. I don’t want to person. Together they sang part in an opera. “They special every year,” said think of musical theater as the show’s biggest numbers, were impressed that I could Roberta Christiansen, one getting smaller and smaller. including “Who Will Love Me sight read. I guess I had a of the organizers. “I think But it is happening. For 25 As I Am?” and “I Will Never good, clean, clear voice so people will be pleased with years that has been happen- Leave You.” they gave me the part when this year’s program.” ing.” “It was work,” Skinner said. she didn’t show up,” Lisa The Community Concert “It is an unnatural way of said. program will be spontaneous, moving and dancing.” When the Koziols moved Check out what’s Skinner said. to Oakley 5 1/2 years ago, new online at “I have a wonderful pianist, Coreen Hart may be reached they immediately got Jeff Biering, and I hope that at 208-436-1186. involved in the Oakley magicvalley.com Valley Arts Council. She will CSI offers new class in American Indian flutemaking

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ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Trina Ciocca talks with dance students during class. Managing the studio is a part-time job for Ciocca, who also teaches physical education, health and dance at Wendell Middle School. Dance

Continued from Entertainment 1 This afternoon class was college classes. They know the tennis courts, where she much smaller than the first how hard it is to make it big, competes with the Magic class. Three girls, ages 5 and 6, especially coming from a Valley Tennis Association. practiced a simple jazz rou- small town, Ciocca said. She also acts as president of tine to a song about Minnie And that’s just fine with the Wendell Education Mouse, then jumped rope Ciocca — producing Association (although she and hula hooped. Broadway stars wasn’t her doesn’t always make it to Some parents say their goal. As the class twirled the monthly meetings because of young daughters can handle hula hoops, she put on more dance practice). more complicated moves, but “Mamma Mia!” music and Her love, though, has Ciocca says the classes aren’t skipped to the storage closet always been for dance. She about that. She just wants to to retrieve the tumbling mats. started taking private lessons keep the girls moving and Who said the kids are the when she was 6, and stuck having fun. In her 12 years of only ones having fun? with it all the way through operating the studio, none of high school. The southern her students have gone on to Melissa Davlin may be Idaho native couldn’t afford to pursue dancing seriously, reached at 208-735-3234 or attend an out-of-state dance although some have taken [email protected]. program, so she stuck with Reducing soil compaction Penetrating heavy thatch Enhancing root growth College of Southern Idaho Enriching surface soil Penetrating heavy thatch and Boise State University, BUGS BEFORE where she earned a master’s degree in education. THEY DAMAGE YOUR PROPERTY Sounds of Spain Your landscape is an important and valuable part of Conductor from your home. Spain leads Call us now for Dormant Oil and insect control for Magic Valley your trees. 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Best Actor __ “Frost/Nixon,” screenplay by __ “In Bruges,” written by Centennial Dinner “There will be a Peter Morgan Martin McDonagh starts with a no-host __ Richard Jenkins, “The Kathleen Smith has a way PowerPoint presentation Visitor” __“The Reader,” screenplay by __ “Milk,” written by Dustin with music. bar at 6 p.m., and 7 with a lot of pictures David Hare Lance Black p.m. dinner and enter- __ Frank Langella, With extensive musical and advertisements from “Frost/Nixon” __ “Slumdog Millionaire,” __ “WALL-E,” screenplay by background and training, tainment, on Feb. 28 at Wendell’s past,” said Jan screenplay by Simon Beaufoy Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon; the Magic Valley __ Sean Penn, “Milk” and teaching her own 12 chil- Gooding, Wendell Chamber __ Brad Pitt, “The Curious original story by Andrew dren how to read music and Portuguese Hall, 625 of Commerce centennial Stanton, Pete Docter E. Ave. F in Wendell. 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Read all your entertainment, news, sports and business stories Tickets: Magic Valley Arts TWIN FALLS – -/- Council office, 132 Main Ave. NORTHERN COUNTIES – - S. in Twin Falls. Information: MINI-CASSIA – - online at www.magicvalley.com 734-2787. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho ENTERTAINMENT Friday, February 20, 2009 Entertainment 5 ‘Bad Some By Karen Bossick sing “A Vie En Rose” by Edith Piaf, Schonberg’s “I Astronomy’ Times-News correspondent Dreamed a Dream” from “Les Miserables,” some “Werther” by Massenet and some of Bizet’s SUN VALLEY — Paula Rasmussen is an attorney. “Carmen.” shows at But when she appears in the Sun Valley Club next “I wish I had more time to learn the entire collec- of the weekend she’ll present love songs, not a law brief. tion of Piaf because the more I listen to it the more I Rasmussen, you see, is also an opera singer. And love it,” she said. “There is so much great French Faulkner she’ll offer an evening of French- music that it is hard to choose which songs to do. But inspired pop and opera favorites I love our program and think there is something in it with tenor George Dyer for Sun for everyone — a few opera favorites, some French Planetarium Valley Opera’s “I Love Paris.” art song, pop and jazz songs by Cole Porter and Piaf. Times-News best The concerts will be held two And we may throw in some American musical, as evenings at the new Sun Valley well.” The Apollo moon landing Club. Rasmussen, who has sung in major opera houses of 1969 was actually staged “Because I have a second career around the world, including Opera National de Paris, in Hollywood. Aliens have as an attorney, I only choose to sing is looking forward to singing with Dyer again, as well. visited the earth in UFOs. a few concerts and concert versions Dyer is a singing actor who has been a Mormon French Dyer Astrology predicts and influ- of opera a year. I am just too busy to Tabernacle Choir guest soloist. He received critical ences the important events be on the road for too long,” acclaim for his role in “H.M.S. Pinafore” with New in my life. The “Bad Rasmussen said. “Sun Valley is per- York City Opera at the Lincoln Center. He is current- Astronomer” himself, Phil fect because the concerts are close ly performing the lead role in “Abduction from the Plait, makes humorous and together, and working with the Seraglio” with Hawaii Opera Theatre. engaging appearances on songs, producers and promoters is very Meyer said the fireside salon concert at the Sun these and other topics in the easy-going.” Valley Club will offer music lovers the chance to lis- planetarium show that bears The mezzo-soprano, who has ten to some of the greatest French songs ever written the name of his famous sung twice for Sun Valley Opera, “in a setting as intimate as a private French villa.” book. was touted as a rising star when “I just think it’s going to be wonderful,” said opera “Bad Astronomy: Myths she broke onto the opera scene Rasmussen fan Mary Helmeke of Hailey. “I love love songs, and and Misconceptions” is the in an in 1990. this is an opportunity to be up newest show at the Faulkner “She has such an intoxicating velvet soprano close and personal with the Planetarium in the Herrett voice you don’t want her to end,” said Sun Valley singers.” Center for Arts and Science. Opera co-founder Frank Meyer. “When she sang Plait describes himself as ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina’ a few years ago, Karen Bossick may be an astronomer, teacher, she brought the house down.” reached at author and space junkie. intimate As word about Rasmussen’s talents spread, kbossick@cox-inter- Although he is delighted by she began spending 11 months a year on the net.com or 208-578- the curiosity people always road — “a different country a month,” she 2111. show about astronomy, he is said. frequently amazed at the She found traveling grueling, missing myths and misconceptions setting everyday things like attending friends’ in which so many believe. birthday parties and reading the daily Hence, his book and subse- paper. So she enrolled in Golden Gate • What: Sun Valley Opera’s “I Love quent planetarium show. University in San Francisco in pursuit Paris” Much of what people think of a law degree. She has since worked • When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 8 p.m. they know, says Plait in the in family court, with the San Feb. 28 show narration, they’ve seen Francisco District Attorney and in • Where: Sun Valley Club on Trail Creek on TV or in movies. Science U.S. Magistrate Court. Road has been a big part of movie “I like family and criminal law • Tickets: $35 for the Feb. 28 perform- storytelling. However, the because it affords me the oppor- ance in the dining room. The Feb. 27 portrayal has been pretty tunity to have an immediate performance will include a Diva Party uneven over the years. Some impact on someone’s life,” and cocktail buffet in front of the fire- films, such as “2001: A Space said Rasmussen, whose hus- place; tickets are $125 to $1,000.

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Center for Arts and Science presents “Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions” at 7 p.m.; and Jazz/Sun Valley “Led Zeppelin: Maximum Bruce Innes, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Volume 1” at 8:15 p.m. Education- River Run Lodge’s Apres Ski. No show tickets are $4.50 for adults, cover. $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students. Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. Music/Sun Valley entertainment show are $4.50 for Pianist and singer Leana Leach, all ages. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Sunday brunch in the Lodge Dining Room Arts class/Twin Falls at Sun Valley Resort. No cover. Fab Fridays “Creative Arts” Restaurant reservations: 622- class for ages 10 to adults, in two 2800. sessions, 2-3:30 p.m. or 3:45-5:15 p.m. at Twin Falls Creative Arts Jazz/Sun Valley Center, 249 Main Ave. W. Learn dif- Cheryl Morrell and Alan ferent art media (painting, drawing Pennay, 5-8:30 p.m., and Leana and sculpting) plus home arts (can- Leach Trio, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 dle making, knitting, candy making a.m. at Duchin Lounge at Sun and counted cross stitch). $45 per Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145. month. 737-9111. Country/Sun Valley Dance/Twin Falls Doo Wah Riders, 2:30-4:30 Disabled American Veterans p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge’s Auxiliary’s public dance, 8 p.m. Apres Ski. No cover. at the DAV Hall, 459 Shoup Ave.; $2 donations requested. ERIN MATHSON/For the Times-News Pop/Salt Lake City Magicvalley.com Part of the cast from Jump Co.’s musical comedy ‘Kokonut Kapers’: from left, Celine Dion, 8 p.m. at Acoustic/Twin Falls McKenzie Manning, Ashton Meeks, Traci Otto, Amy Belnap, Megan Choate, EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. Guitarist and vocalist Rick Kuhn See a video of rehearsal for Jump Co.’s upcom- South Temple. Tickets are $45 to performs light rock, 8:30-10:30 ing production — “Kokonut Kapers,” a musical Delaney Bergen and Tyler Ridgeway. The show opens Thursday at Twin Falls’ $125, at ticketmaster.com. p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining and comedy full of high jinks. Roper Auditorium. Its message: If anything can go wrong, it probably will. Event Center, 330 Canyon Crest 23 Drive. No cover. niscing about his personal life, the tions not required. 622-2266. public to listen or to learn to play Country, rock/Twin Falls famous and the infamous people the flute. Free admission. Jazz/Sun Valley MONDAY he defended in court, and his 50- Music/Sun Valley Information: Mike or Marsha, 944- Joe Fos Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at Mixed Emotions, 8:30 p.m. to year career. Tickets are $20 for 0742. 12:30 a.m. at Montana Pianist Larry Harshbarger, 6-9 Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley adults and $5 for youth, at 726- p.m. at Ram Restaurant at Sun Lodge. No cover. 622-2145. Film/Twin Falls Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest 4TKS. Proceeds benefit nexStage. Latin American Film Night, Drive. No cover. Valley Inn. No cover. Restaurant Music/Twin Falls reservations: 622-2800. Pianist Linda Schoepp, 6:30 to Music/Sun Valley Noche de Cine Latino, at 7 p.m. in Room 106 of College of Southern Jazz/Twin Falls Music/Ketchum 8:30 p.m., and Heartnote performs Pianist Larry Harshbarger, 6-9 Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at light rock, 8:30-10:30 p.m., at Idaho’s Canyon building. Presented Great Riff Jazz combo, 7-10 Dance/Utah p.m. at Ram Restaurant at Sun Papa Hemi’s Hideaway, 310 S. Single adults dance for ages Canyon Crest Dining and Event Valley Inn. No cover. Restaurant by CSI’s Department of English, p.m. at Pandora’s restaurant, 516 Main St. No cover. Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive. No Languages and Philosophy and CSI Hansen St. No cover. 30 and older, 8:30-11:30 p.m. at reservations: 622-2800. Weber State University Ballroom in cover. Community Education. “El Norte” (U.S., Guatemala, 1983) is a story Music/Burley Country/Jerome the Shepard Student Union Comedy, music/Sun Valley Country Classics, 8 p.m. to Building, 3750 Harrison Blvd. in Country, rock/Twin Falls of hope and survival, with brother Emily Skinner performs the Sun Valley Resort Winter and sister Enrique and Rosa fleeing midnight at Snake River Elks Ogden. Free dance lesson: 7:30- Mixed Emotions, 8:30 p.m. to Comedy Series, featuring Joe third event of the Mini-Cassia Lodge, 412 E. 200 S. Open to the 8:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for 12:30 a.m. at Montana persecution at home in Guatemala Community Concerts season, 7:30 Klosek and Cash Levy, 6:30 p.m. and journeying north, through public; $5 per person or $9 per adults and $5 for students. (801) Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest in the Boiler Room at Sun Valley p.m. at the King Fine Arts Center, couple. Dinner available 6-9 p.m. 773-7464. Drive. No cover. Mexico and on to the U.S., with the 2100 Parke Ave. Tony-nominated Village. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dream of starting a new life. The singer and actress Skinner’s $10 cover ($7 with a current Sun movie is considered a ground- “Broadway, Her Way” is a tribute to Music/Burley 21 Jazz/Twin Falls Valley Resort ski pass or lift ticket). breaking view of immigrants’ dan- music and performers that have Kroakers DJ, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Great Riff Jazz combo, 7-10 Live music after the comedy series: gers and travails. Film is in Spanish graced the Great White Way’s the Riverside, 197 W. U.S. Highway SATURDAY p.m. at Pandora’s restaurant, 516 Paul Tillotson presents Bill Sims with English subtitles. Discussion stages. Admission is by season 30. $2 cover. Hansen St. No cover. Jr., doors open at 9 p.m.; $10 follows. Free and open to the pub- membership: $40 for adults, $20 cover (free admission with Blaine lic; chips and homemade salsa for students and $110 for families. Music/Rupert Dinner, lecture/Twin Falls Fundraiser/Buhl County identification). 622-2148. provided. Individual concert tickets are $20. Ratz Azz band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. College of Southern Idaho’s West End Senior Citizen 678-1798 or 678-7447. at the Blue Room, 613 Fremont Black Student Alliance presents Center hosts a Mardi Gras 22 Arts class/Twin Falls Ave. No cover. Soul Food Dinner and Lecture at fundraiser at the center, 1010 “Creative Arts” class for ages 7 p.m. in the Herrett Center’s Rick Main St. Dinner at 6 p.m. (jamba- SUNDAY 12 to adult, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays Country/Declo Allen Community Room. Dinner laya, Cajun corn, salad, fruit, king at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center, The Fugitives, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. begins at 6 p.m., followed by the cake and beverage); dinner cost is 249 Main Ave. W. Learn a variety of at Shakers, 826 Idaho Highway 81. lecture at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker $7.50. Bingo at 7-8:30 p.m.; four Theater/Hailey art media, including painting, cards for $1. 543-4577. No cover. is the Rev. Leonard Lovett, whose Company of Fools and drawing, sculpting and other cre- ministries and college association Barksdale Theatre present the ative arts. Beginners, intermediate Comedy, music/Sun Valley with Martin Luther King Jr. have Country/Declo funny biographical play “Souvenir: and advanced students welcome. Sun Valley Resort Winter featured him at churches and cam- The Fugitives, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. A Fantasia on the Life of $45 per month. 737-9111. Comedy Series, featuring Joe puses around the country. Lovett is at Shakers, 826 Idaho Highway 81. Florence Foster Jenkins,” at 3 Klosek and Cash Levy, 6:30 p.m. author of several books, including No cover. p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Jazz/Sun Valley in the Boiler Room at Sun Valley “Kingdom Beyond Color” and Main St. Starring Debra Wagoner Cheryl Morrell and Alan Village. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; “Close Your Back Door.” Also fea- Theater/Hailey as “Flo-Jo” and R.L. Rowsey as Pennay, 5-8:30 p.m., and Bruce $10 cover ($7 with a current Sun tures music selections from Company of Fools and accompanist Cosme McMoon. Innes, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin Valley Resort ski pass or lift ticket). Delores Burgess of Boise and Barksdale Theatre present the Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No Live music after the comedy series: Marla Garrett and Ethan Tucker of funny biographical play “Souvenir: senior citizens (62 and older) and cover. 622-2145. Paul Tillotson presents Bill Sims Twin Falls. Tickets are $15 for A Fantasia on the Life of $15 for children (18 and younger). Jr., doors open at 9 p.m.; $10 adults, $10 for students and $8 for Florence Foster Jenkins” by Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to Calendar continued on cover (free admission with Blaine children under 12, at the Student Stephen Temperley, at 8 p.m. at 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), Entertainment 7 County identification). 622-2148. Activities office of CSI’s Student Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St. Union Building or at the door. 732- Jenkins was a deluded songbird, a Theater/Hailey 6221. rich matron self-financing her Art/Pocatello at Sun Valley Center for the Company of Fools and Jazz/Sun Valley Joe Fos Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at operatic dreams late in life, hiring a Idaho State University Arts, 191 Fifth St. E. The multi- Barksdale Theatre present the Planetarium/Twin Falls concert pianist, and designing her Department of Art and disciplinary project asks why funny biographical play “Souvenir: Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145. The Faulkner Planetarium at own florid costumes. As news of Architecture spring senior we spend so much time and A Fantasia on the Life of College of Southern Idaho’s Herrett her terrible singing spread, so did exhibition, featuring work of money on our homes and what Florence Foster Jenkins” by Jazz/Sun Valley Center for Arts and Science pres- her celebrity, leading to a sold-out senior artists Seth Clark of drives an obsession with Stephen Temperley, for Educator ents “Planet Patrol: Solar System performance at Carnegie Hall. Oakley, and Amberlee domestic spaces. Hours: 9 a.m. Night, 8 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, Bruce Innes, 2:30-4:30 at River Stakeout” at 2 p.m.; “Journey to Directed by John Glenn, and star- to 5 p.m. Monday through Run Lodge’s Apres Ski. No cover. Holman, Nancy Cox and 110 N. Main St. Tickets are $10 for the Edge of Space and Time” at 4 ring Debra Wagoner as “Flo-Jo” Sterling Mennear of Pocatello, Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. currently employed educators and p.m.; “Bad Astronomy: Myths and R.L. Rowsey as accompanist opens Monday and continues Saturday. Free exhibition tours school administrators. Limit two Country/Sun Valley and Misconceptions” at 7 p.m.; Cosme McMoon. Tickets are $25 through MARCH 4 in the John at 2 p.m. every Tuesday or by per person. Tickets available at Doo Wah Riders, 2:30-4:30 and “Lynyrd Skynyrd: Fly On Free for adults, $18 for seniors (62 and B. Davis Gallery at ISU’s Fine appointment. Free admission. Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge’s Bird” at 8:15 p.m. Education-show older) and $15 for children (18 and Arts Building. Opening recep- sunvalleycenter.org or 726- Monday through Friday) or 578- Apres Ski. No cover. tickets are $4.50 for adults, $3.50 younger). Tickets at Liberty Theatre tion for the artists: 6-8 p.m. 9491. 9122. for seniors and $2.50 for students. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Monday. Clark, an Oakley High Music/Sun Valley Tickets for the 8:15 p.m. entertain- Friday), 578-9122 or at the box School graduate, will receive a Art/Twin Falls Theater/Ketchum Accordionist Tim Eriksen,11 ment show are $4.50 for all ages. office one hour before the show. bachelor’s degree from New work by members of The Community School pres- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Roundhouse Department of Art and Pre- Magic Valley Arts Council’s Full ents “Clarence Darrow,” 7 p.m. at restaurant at Sun Valley Resort, and Flute circle/Twin Falls Theater/Ketchum Architecture this spring. Hours: Moon Gallery of Fine Art and nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St. during dinner hours at Trail Creek Twin Diamond Native The Community School pres- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Contemporary Craft, 132 Main Produced by special arrangement Cabin. No cover. American Flute Circle, noon to 2 ents David W. Rintels’ “Clarence through Friday. Information: Ave. S. in Main Street Plaza, with Samuel French Inc. and writ- p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Darrow,” 7 p.m. at nexStage Amy Jo Popa at 282-3341. and new work by Twin Falls ten by David W. Rintels, based on Jazz/Sun Valley Ascension, 371 Eastland Drive N. Theatre, 120 S. Main St. Tickets are sculptor Yvonne Jacques on Irving Stone’s “Clarence Darrow for Jazz pianist Brooks Hartell, Beginner to advanced players, pro- $20 for adults and $5 for youth, at display through MARCH 28 at the Defense.” Actor Terry Croghan 4:30-8 p.m. in the Lobby Lounge at moting and preserving the 726-4TKS. Proceeds benefit La Galeria Pequena. Hours: portrays trial lawyer Darrow remi- Sun Valley Inn. No cover; reserva- American Indian flute. Open to the nexStage. noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Concert series/Ketchum Saturday. Free admission. 734- 21 Webb Winter Concert Series,3- 2787 or magicvalleyartscoun- 7 p.m. at Irving’s Red Hots Hill (corner cil.org. of Fourth and Main streets). Concerts continue through March with a differ- Art/Ketchum Art, photographs/Buhl ent musical act every Saturday. Food “Cantabile,” featuring the Works by Carl Pulsifer and and beverages for sale from local work of Chinese artist Andrew his wife, Joyce Deford, on dis- restaurants. Free admission; open to Lui, on display through FEB. 28 play through April 30 at The all ages. at Gallery DeNovo, 320 First Eighth Street Center, 200 N.

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS Ave. N., Suite 101. “Cantabile” Eighth St. Pulsifer has photo- refers to the melodic move- graphs; Deford has oil paint- Music/Ketchum ment or tempo from which the ings. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Live music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at painting is staged. Lui depicts Tuesday through Friday. Free Papa Hemi’s Hideaway, 310 S. the melancholy and exhilara- admission. 543-5417. Main St. No cover. tion of voyagers. Works of Chinese painter Nie Jian Bing Joint exhibition/Nevada Music/Sun Valley on display in the upstairs annex Western Folklife Center in Accordionist Tim Eriksen,11 gallery, with classic portraits of Elko presents “Between Grass a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Roundhouse European nobility and and Sky: Trappings of a Ranch restaurant at Sun Valley Resort, and Renaissance-era images Life,” an exhibition of handcraft- during dinner hours at Trail Creek superimposed by a grid of Cabin. No cover. ed horse gear, through AUG. 29 in acupuncture meridians. Hours: the center’s Wiegand Gallery, 501 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Bluegrass/Sun Valley Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Railroad St. Custom saddlemak- ers and bitmakers will show their Damphools, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. River Run Lodge’s Apres Ski. No Sunday. Free admission. work, including the Traditional cover. Gallerydenovo.com or 726- Cowboy Arts Association. Hours: 8180. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Country/Sun Valley Wednesday to Friday, 10:30 to Doo Wah Riders, 2:30-4:30 Visual arts/Ketchum 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 a.m. This origami centerpiece will be used at Saturday’s Soul Food Dinner organized by the Black Student Alliance at to 5 p.m. Saturday. westernfolk- the College of Southern Idaho. The Rev. Leonard Lovett — who calls himself a Martin Luther King Jr. celebrant p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge’s “Domestic Life” exhibition Apres Ski. No cover. on display through MARCH 21 life.org or (888) 880-5885. speaker — will give an address at the dinner, and Idaho musicians will perform. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho ENTERTAINMENT Friday, February 20, 2009 Entertainment 7 EVENTS CALENDAR Calendar continued from repertoire of rock, country, oldies ing EP release “The Nashville Entertainment 6 and reggae. No cover. 26 Sessions.” No cover. Poetry reading, 25 Theater/Twin Falls music/Ketchum JuMP Co. presents Tim Kelley’s Coleman Barks, translator of “Kokonut Kapers,” 7 p.m. FEB. Rumi’s poetry, will read from the WEDNESDAY 27-28 at Roper Auditorium at Twin work of the Sufi master, 6:30-8:30 Falls High School, 1615 Filer Ave. E. p.m. at Church of the Big Wood, Directed by Craig Nebeker, with 100 Saddle Road. Music by world- Theater/Twin Falls choreography by Billy Perry. famous cellist David Darling and College of Southern Idaho General admission tickets are $7, local cellist Travis Job of Hailey, Theater Department presents at Everybody’s Business, Kurt’s and movement by Hafizullah Chisti, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Pharmacy, Crowley’s-The Quad a Sufi Whirling Dervish. Jelaluddin and novelist Ariel Dorfman’s and Twin Falls Area Chamber of Rumi, a theologian and poet, lived “Speak Truth to Power: Voices Commerce in Twin Falls; Sav-Mor in central Asia in the 1200s; after from Beyond the Dark,” at 8 p.m. Drug in Buhl; or at the door. Tickets his death, his followers and his son at CSI’s Fine Arts Center Theater, for reserved seating are $10, at founded a Sufi order known as 315 Falls Ave. W. Written and The Mail Room in Twin Falls or at Order of the Whirling Dervishes. adapted from a book by veteran the door. Barks, a teacher of creative writing human rights advocate Kerry and poetry at the University of Kennedy, examining the quality of courage within women and men Theater/Twin Falls Georgia for 30 years, is author of College of Southern Idaho numerous Rumi translations and a who are dramatically changing their communities and countries. Theater Department presents student of Sufism since 1977. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, at and novelist Ariel Dorfman’s for 16 and under, at sunvalleycen- “Speak Truth to Power: Voices ter.org; 726-9491, ext. 10; or at the CSI’s Fine Arts box office, 732- 6288 or tickets.csi.edu. from Beyond the Dark” at 8 p.m. door. Book sales and signing in the FEB. 27-28 at CSI’s Fine Arts lobby after the performance. Movie/Ketchum Center Theater, 315 Falls Ave. W. Written and adapted from a book Film festival/Burley Film screening of “Mostly by veteran human rights advocate Family Film Festival, 7 p.m. at Martha,” directed by Sandra Kerry Kennedy, examining the the Burley Public Library’s commu- Nettelbeck, at 6 p.m. at The quality of courage within women nity room, 1300 Miller Ave. Community Library, 415 Spruce and men who are dramatically Featured movie is “Snow White,” Ave. N., as part of the food flicks changing their communities and followed by a film discussion by festival. A German romantic come- countries. Tickets are $8 for adults Rob Mayer. A treat and drink pro- dy about a pressured chef in a and $6 for senior citizens and stu- vided. Free admission. 878-7708. Hamburg restaurant. Films about dents, at CSI’s Fine Arts box office, food are shown Wednesdays in 732-6288 or tickets.csi.edu. Jazz/Sun Valley February, in anticipation of Our Cheryl Morrell and Alan Moveable Feast’s theme, “The Joy Country, rock/Twin Falls Pennay, 5-8:30 p.m., and Bruce of Cooking.” Film introduction by Rick Kessler of Magic Lantern Copperhead, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 Innes, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Duchin a.m. FEB. 27-28 at Montana Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge. No Theater. Free admission. 726- 3493. Steakhouse, 1826 Canyon Crest cover. 622-2145. Drive. No cover. Theater/Hailey Bluegrass/Sun Valley Theater/Buhl Damphools, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Company of Fools and Barksdale Theatre present the Buhl High School Drama Warm Springs Lodge’s Apres Ski, Department presents the 10th no cover. funny biographical play “Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of annual International Thespian Florence Foster Jenkins,” at 7 Society Troupe No. 6053 Play 24 p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. performances, 7:30 p.m. FEB. 27- Main St. Tickets are $25 for adults, 28 at the Buhl High School audito- TUESDAY $18 for seniors (62 and older) and rium. Two one-act plays, “Love, $15 for children (18 and younger). Death and the Prom” and “Once Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to upon a Playground,” presented by Artist reception/Twin Falls 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), the drama club and International 578-9122 or at the box office one Thespian Society members. Tickets Reception for artist David BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-News are $5 for adults and $4 for senior Drake’s sculpture show, 7-9 hour before the show. Buhl High School drama students rehearse for their presentation of ‘Love, Death and the Prom,’ by Jon Joy. Here, citizens and students at the door. p.m., Jean B. King Gallery at 490-1992. College of Southern Idaho’s Herrett Comedy, music/Sun Valley Zeb Peterson plays Tom the Team Manager, and Tino Beltran plays a football player. In this scene, ‘Logical Center for Arts and Science. Exhibit Comedian Mike Murphy, 6 Conclusion,’ varsity football players are upset because their best player, tending a sore knee, won’t give his all Theater/Hailey on display through March. Free p.m., in the Boiler Room at Sun during the season’s last game. The show plays Thursday through Feb. 28 at the Buhl High auditorium, paired with admission; open to the public. Valley Resort. $10 cover. 622- Company of Fools and 2148. Jack Frakes’ one-act play ‘Once Upon a Playground.’ Barksdale Theatre present the Planetarium/Twin Falls funny biographical play “Souvenir: Jazz/Sun Valley seating are $10, at The Mail Room restaurant at Sun Valley Resort, and A Fantasia on the Life of The Faulkner Planetarium at Florence Foster Jenkins,” by College of Southern Idaho’s Herrett Paul Tillotson Trio, 4:30-8:30 in Twin Falls or at the door. Theater/Buhl during dinner hours at Trail Creek p.m., and Joe Fos Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 Cabin. No cover. Stephen Temperley, at 8 p.m. FEB. Center for Arts and Science pres- Buhl High School Drama 27-28 at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. ents “Bad Astronomy: Myths and a.m., at Duchin Lounge at Sun Theater/Twin Falls Department presents the 10th Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145. Main St. Jenkins was a deluded Misconceptions” at 7 p.m.; $4.50 College of Southern Idaho annual International Thespian Jazz festival/Moscow songbird, a rich matron self-financ- for adults, $3.50 for seniors and Theater Department presents Society Troupe No. 6053 Play Lionel Hampton International ing her operatic dreams late in life, $2.50 for students. Bluegrass/Sun Valley Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright performances, 7:30 p.m. at the Jazz Festival at University of hiring a concert pianist, and Damphools, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at and novelist Ariel Dorfman’s Buhl High School auditorium. Two Idaho, with a tribute to world designing her own florid costumes. Blues/Twin Falls Warm Springs Lodge’s Apres Ski, “Speak Truth to Power: Voices one-act plays, “Love, Death and rhythms of jazz and honoring As news of her terrible singing Dr. Mongo and Harry Harpoon no cover. from Beyond the Dark” at 8 p.m. the Prom” and “Once upon a bassist Ray Brown. Featured con- spread, so did her celebrity, leading perform for Mardi Gras party, 8 at CSI’s Fine Arts Center Theater, Playground,” presented by the cert: “Island Fever — Grooves to a sold-out performance at p.m. at Woody’s, 213 Fifth Ave. S., Jazz/Sun Valley 315 Falls Ave. W. Tickets are $8 for drama club and International From Brazil and the Caribbean,” Carnegie Hall. Directed by John and Swampcats plays at 9 p.m at Bruce Innes, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at adults and $6 for senior citizens Thespian Society members. Tickets with Monty Alexander’s Jazz and Glenn, and starring Debra Wagoner Sidewinder, 233 Fifth Ave. S. No River Run Lodge Apres Ski at Sun and students, at CSI’s Fine Arts box are $5 for adults and $4 for senior Roots, Kenny Barron’s Canta Brazil as “Flo-Jo” and R.L. Rowsey as cover. Valley Resort. No cover. 622-2145. office, 732-6288 or tickets.csi.edu. citizens and students at the door. with Trio da Paz and flutist Anne accompanist Cosme McMoon. 490-1992. Drummond, and Anthony Wilson Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for Jazz/Twin Falls Music/Sun Valley and Chico Pinheiro band. Tickets seniors (62 and older) and $15 for Jazz Jam, hosted by Brent Movie/Rupert are $22-32, at UItickets.com or children (18 and younger). Tickets Pianist Larry Harshbarger, 6-9 (888) 8UI-DAHO. Jensen, 6-8 p.m. at Pandora’s p.m. at Ram Restaurant at Sun Community movie night,fea- at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., restaurant, 516 Hansen St. Open to Valley Inn. No cover. Restaurant turing “Facing the Giants,” 7 p.m. Monday through Friday), 578-9122 musicians of all ages and ability reservations: 622-2800. at Wilson Theater at F and Fremont NEXT WEEK or at the box office one hour before levels. No cover. streets. Organized by Baseline the show. Music/Sun Valley Fellowship. Suggested donation of $1. 312-5092. Comedy/Sun Valley Accordionist Tim Eriksen,11 Lecture/Twin Falls Shows, music/Ketchum Comedian Mike Murphy, 6 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roundhouse Brown Bag Lecture Series, “Marley in the Mountains,” a in the Boiler Room at Sun Valley restaurant at Sun Valley Resort, and Storytime/Ketchum noon to 1 p.m. FEB. 27 at the Twin free event celebrating irie vibes Village. Doors open at 5 p.m., $10 during dinner hours at Trail Creek Company of Fools’ Denise Falls Public Library program room, and mountain living in Sun Valley, cover. 622-2148. Cabin. No cover. Simone will read stories for story- 201 Fourth Ave. E. Lecture by FEB. 27-28. Roger Steffens, a time, 10:30 a.m. at Iconoclast Henry Whiting II with “Frank Lloyd Brooklyn, N.Y.-born actor, author, Jazz/Sun Valley Jazz festival/Moscow Books, 671 Sun Valley Road, as Wright in Idaho.” Whiting has lecturer and reggae archivist, pres- part of Iconoclast’s new monthly owned the Archie Teater studio in ents Marley multimedia show at 7 Paul Tillotson Trio, 4:30-8:30 Lionel Hampton International program featuring nonprofits — in p.m., and Joe Fos Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 Jazz Festival at University of Bliss for more than 25 years. The p.m. FEB. 27 at nexStage Theatre, February, Company of Fools. A per- studio was designed by Wright for 120 S. Main St. in Ketchum; fol- a.m., at Duchin Lounge at Sun Idaho, with a tribute to world centage of book sales goes to the Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145. rhythms of jazz and honoring the Teaters in 1952. Whiting has lowed by African Abstract nonprofit. Free admission. 726- written two books about the studio: Soundsystem at Roosevelt Tavern, bassist Ray Brown. Featured con- 1564. Jazz/Sun Valley cert: “Latin Rhythms Meet Dizzy Book reading, signing/ “Teater’s Knoll: Frank Lloyd 280 N. Main St. On FEB. 28, anoth- Wright’s Idaho Legacy” and “At er multimedia show screens at 4 Bruce Innes, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Gillespie,” with Gillespie, Jon Twin Falls Theater/Hailey Nature’s Edge: Frank Lloyd Wright’s p.m. at nexStage Theatre; River Run Lodge Apres Ski at Sun Faddis and an all-star band, vocal- Publication party for the Company of Fools and Artist Studio,” winner of the Idaho dancing to reggae artist Don Carlos Valley Resort. No cover. 622-2145. ist Jackie Ryan, and Jose Rizo. release of Buhl poet Jack Barksdale Theatre present the Library Association’s Idaho Book of and the Dub Vision band at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22-32, at Goodman’s first book, “Wind UItickets.com or (888) 8UI-DAHO. funny biographical play “Souvenir: the Year Award for 2007. Free and on Fourth Street in Ketchum; and Bluegrass/Sun Valley Songs,” 7-10 p.m. at 333 Main A Fantasia on the Life of open to the public. Bring a brown- Lions Den Soundsystem performs Damphools, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Ave. E. Highlights: author reading, Florence Foster Jenkins,” at 7 bag lunch or pre-order a box lunch at 10:15 p.m. at Roosevelt Tavern. Warm Springs Lodge’s Apres Ski, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; book signing; p.m. at Liberty Theatre, 110 N. by Feb. 26: 734-2787. Steffens, known for his reggae no cover. gallery art by Chady Ward, Stewart Main St. Tickets are $25 for adults, archives (in particular, of Bob Mabey and Iris Boyd; American $18 for seniors (62 and older) and Classical/Twin Falls Marley), lectures internationally Music/Sun Valley Indian flute music by Mike $15 for children (18 and younger). Magic Valley Symphony’s with a multimedia presentation Accordionist Tim Eriksen,11 Wamego; and refreshments. 537- Tickets at Liberty Theatre (9 a.m. to Winter Concert, featuring guest “The Life of Bob Marley.” a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roundhouse 6676. 5 p.m., Monday through Friday), conductor Jose Luis Egiluz, 7:30 Free admission to all events. restaurant at Sun Valley Resort, and 578-9122 or at the box office one p.m. FEB. 27 at College of Southern Raffle tickets for several prizes during dinner hours at Trail Creek hour before the show. Idaho’s Fine Arts Center auditori- available for purchase at many Cabin. No cover. um, 315 Falls Ave. W. Egiluz, a Ketchum retailers. Information: Music/Sun Valley native of Bilbao, Spain, will lead the Danny Walton at iriedonal@hot- Music/Sun Valley The Fabulous Vuarnettes,6 orchestra in a concert of Spanish mail.com. Pianist Larry Harshbarger, 6-9 p.m. in the Boiler Room at Sun and Basque music. Pre-concert p.m. at Ram Restaurant at Sun Valley Resort. $15 cover (bring entertainment by Magic Valley Opera/Sun Valley Valley Inn. No cover. Restaurant Idaho identification for $3 off). 622- Youth Symphony Advanced Sun Valley Opera presents “I reservations: 622-2800. 2148. Ensemble at 7 p.m. Gary Garofano, Love Paris” at 6:30 p.m. FEB. 27 Country, pop/Nampa guitar soloist, and Carson Wong and 8 p.m. FEB. 28 at Sun Valley Acoustic/Boise Jazz/Sun Valley conducting. Post-concert reception Club. Feb. 28 tickets are $35, at Singer and songwriter Brother Rascal Flatts and special guest honoring Egiluz with performance Jessica Simpson, 7 p.m. at the Bruce Innes, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Chapter One Bookstore in Dan Palmer, 7 p.m. at O’Michael’s River Run Lodge Apres Ski at Sun by Biotzetik Basque Choir of Boise. Ketchum, sunvalleyopera.com or Pub and Grill, 2433 N. Bogus, with Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Works of Magic Valley High School Blvd.Tickets are $51.75 and $67 at Valley Resort. No cover. 622-2145. 726-0991. The Feb. 27 perform- music from his current CD “Nothin’ student artists shown in the foyer. ance will include a Diva Party and Better Than This” and solo versions 442-3232, ICtickets.com or livena- Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for tion.com. Jazz/Sun Valley cocktail buffet in front of the fire- from his upcoming EP release “The senior citizens and $5 for students, place; tickets are $125 to $1,000. Nashville Sessions.” Tunes from his Paul Tillotson Trio, 4:30-8:30 at Everybody’s Business, Fine Arts p.m., and Joe Fos Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 box office or at the door. 26 a.m., at Duchin Lounge at Sun Comedy/Sun Valley Valley Lodge. No cover. 622-2145. Sun Valley Resort Winter THURSDAY Easy listening/Twin Falls Comedy Series, featuring Kristin Calendar Acoustic/Twin Falls Pianist Carolee Remington Singer and songwriter Brother Music/Sun Valley Key and Leif Skyving, 6:30 p.m. plays dinner music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. FEB. 27-28 in the Boiler Room at deadlines Dan Palmer, 7:30 p.m. at The Pianist Larry Harshbarger, 6-9 FEB. 27, and Robin Mingo per- Theater/Twin Falls p.m. at Ram Restaurant at Sun Sun Valley Village. Doors open at JuMP Co. presents Tim Kelley’s Oasis, 1007 Blue Lakes Blvd. N., forms easy-listening music, 8:30- Don’t miss your chance to with music from his current CD Valley Inn. No cover. Restaurant 5:30 p.m.; $10 cover ($7 with a tell southern Idaho about “Kokonut Kapers,” 7 p.m. at 10:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Dining current Sun Valley Resort ski pass “Nothin’ Better Than This” and solo reservations: 622-2800. and Event Center, 330 Canyon your arts event. Roper Auditorium at Twin Falls High or lift ticket). Live music after the School, 1615 Filer Ave. E. Directed versions from his upcoming EP Crest Drive. No cover. The deadline for entries release “The Nashville Sessions.” comedy series: Electric Snack, by Craig Nebeker, with choreogra- Bluegrass/Sun Valley doors open at 9 p.m.; $10 cover for the Entertainment cal- phy by Billy Perry. General admis- Tunes from his repertoire of rock, Damphools, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Acoustic/Boise country, oldies and reggae. Palmer (free admission with Blaine County endar is 5 p.m. the Friday sion tickets are $7, at Everybody’s Warm Springs Lodge’s Apres Ski, Singer and songwriter Brother identification). 622-2148. prior to publication. Business, Kurt’s Pharmacy, draws from a broad range of musi- no cover. cal influences and life experiences, Dan Palmer, 10 p.m. FEB. 27 at Send submissions to Crowley’s-The Quad and Twin Falls Bitter Creek Ale House, 246 N. and has toured in the U.S., Music/Sun Valley Bluegrass/Sun Valley Ramona Jones at Area Chamber of Commerce in Eighth St., with music from his cur- Damphools, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Twin Falls; Sav-Mor Drug in Buhl; England, Scotland and Germany. Accordionist Tim Eriksen,11 [email protected]. No cover. rent CD “Nothin’ Better Than This” FEB. 27-28 at Warm Springs or at the door. Tickets for reserved a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roundhouse and solo versions from his upcom- Lodge’s Apres Ski, no cover. 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733-3113 OR 736-2882 www.loonghing.com STAYING PUT More sports at Shaq, Amare and Vince Magicvalley.com not dealt as NBA trading Log on today for live blogging from deadline passes. girls state tournament games Magicvalley.com/blogs/sports See SPORTS 4 State basketball roundup, Sports 2 / Scoreboard, Sports 4 / NFL, Sports 5 / Nation, Sports 6 Sports S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 SPORTS EDITOR MIKE CHRISTENSEN: (208) 735-3239 [email protected] I DAHO H IGH S CHOOL G IRLS B ASKETBALL S TATE C HAMPIONSHIPS: DAY 1 Jerome boys secure spot in SAILING INTO SEMIS GBW title game Jerome makes By Ryan Howe Times-News writer

quick work of JEROME — It’s turning out to be a ban- ner winter season for the Jerome boys in District IV. Mountain Home Jerome has won Great Basin Conference By David Bashore championships in girls basketball and Times-News writer wrestling. Now the boys hoops team is in position to make it a clean sweep. MERIDIAN — One hurdle Minico hung around with No. 1 seeded cleared, two to go. Jerome for three quarters Thursday, but Aubree Callen scored 14 and once the Tigers got pulled down eight rebounds, into crunch time, INSIDE Tinley Garey added 13 points and they proved to be the Bruin boys top the Jerome girls basketball team more poised group went on a 24-0 run over 10 first- on the floor as they Highland in OT. half minutes to beat Mountain pulled away 55-45. See Sports 3 Home 52-36 in the Class 4A state The win places quarterfinals at Mountain View Jerome (20-2) in Monday’s championship High School on Thursday. game of the District IV Great Basin Jerome (21-4) switched to a 2-3 Conference West tournament. Meanwhile, zone defense midway through the Minico (9-13) will host Burley in an elimi- first quarter, to great effect. nation game Saturday, with the winner Mountain Home (12-12) didn’t advancing to face Jerome on Monday. score another point until there Burley has won the past four conference were less than three minutes left titles, and Jerome coach Joe Messick said in the half. the Tigers haven’t reached the state tour- “That zone really threw them nament since 1998. off guard, I think. The biggest “Burley has been running the show the thing was our defensive intensity,” last few years, now it’s Jerome’s turn,” said said Jerome head coach Brent Jerome point guard Logan Parker, who Clark. “It helped that we were able scored 10 points. “We haven’t lost this year to run on them a little, and get on our floor and that’s our mentality.” some transition points. It was a Four Tigers reached double-figure scor- great job from the girls.” ing, led by Kameron Pearce with 15 points Garey scored most of her points and five assists. Gus Callen chipped in on the same move, a pick-and-roll with 10 points and Kevin Williams earned from the high post. It seemed to a double-double with 11 points and 11 be there no matter the player, be it boards. Garey, Allison Bruckner (six “That’s a senior-led ballclub that’s been points), Baylie Smith (five) or through the wars,” Minico coach Mike Jordann Hollifield (two). Graefe said of Jerome. “They made one or Garey and Smith both hit 3- two more plays than we did.” pointers to beat a buzzer, Garey’s Jerome led by as many as 12 in the first coming at the end of the third and half. Minico rallied, and Bronson Miller Smith’s at halftime. brought the Spartans to within one on his “That’s huge for Tinley, in her four-point play to open the fourth quarter. first state game and she has near However, Jerome was able to hang on her season high in points. What a without making a field goal in the game’s time to have it,” said Clark. final seven minutes. Jerome was also out- The first half was something to rebounded 43-30 for the game and kept behold from a Jerome perspec- the door open for a Minico rally by con- tive, as a swarming extended verting just 6 of 11 free throws in the final defense and fast-break offense 2:33. combined to vex Mountain Home STAN BREWSTER/For the Times-News Despite those let-downs, Jerome never Jerome’s Carrie Thibault (12) drives against Mountain Home’s Francesca Hale (22) for a layup Thursday at Mountain View High looked frazzled. See JEROME, Sports 2 School in Meridian. “There were times when we didn’t play our best basketball tonight and we just gutted it out and found a way to win at the STATE SCORES end,” said Jerome coach Joe Messick. Kimberly falls;Wendell advances in 3A ranks Coltin Johnson had 14 points and eight rebounds to lead Minico. By John Derr “Minico played some good ball tonight,” Times-News writer Parker said. “Our ball movement could

NAMPA — A second-half rally See DISTRICT IV, Sports 3 wasn’t quite enough for Kimberly as the Bulldogs fell 49-44 to Teton in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A girls state basketball tournament Thursday night at Skyview High School. “In the first half we kind of psy- Class 4A ched ourselves out. In the second Jerome 52, Mountain Home 26 half we did what we wanted, we just fell a little bit short,” said jun- Class 3A ior guard Alex Pfefferle, who fin- Teton 49, Kimberly 44 ished with a team-high 15 points. Wendell 44, Bonners Ferry 38 Kimberly will take of the loser of the Wendell/Bonners Ferry Class 2A game today at 3:15 pm., today. It was a rough first half for Valley 54, Melba 48 Kimberly, which turned the ball STEVE CONNER/For the Times-News Class 1A Div. I over 10 times while the Redskins Kimberly junior Alex Pfefferle walks off the court showing her disappointment as shots 67 percent from the field. Raft River 51, Kendrick 50 Teton celebrates its upset win in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A girls state tourna- Kimberly went 7-for-19 from the ment in Nampa. Class 1A Div. II field before intermission. Teton’s top player, 6-foot senior Nellie Makings, who finished connected inside while Makings Richfield 51, North Gem 33 post Laurel Kearsley, caused with 13 points, came off the added a 3-pointer to cut the Dietrich 57, Garden Valley 56 problems early as Kimberly bench to score four and keep the deficit to five at the half. Carey 44, Summit Academy 39 trailed 7-0 midway through the Bulldogs within striking distance. RYAN HOWE/Times-News first. Plefferle and Megan Crist each See 3A, Sports 3 Jerome’s Cameron Stauffer (4) and Minico’s Bronson Miller fight for a loose ball during the MORE COVERAGE INSIDE: Raft River, Valley advance to semifinals; full roundup of 1A and 2A >> Sports 2 Tigers’ 55-45 win Thursday at Jerome High School. Buhl wins District IV wrestling title By Bradley Guire state tournament. Filer led title as a freshman and the earned him a third trip to Times-News writer with 14 qualifiers, Buhl had a 145 as a sophomore. state, although he said he dozen, Wendell will send 10 It was the first district title almost let the championship WENDELL — The Buhl and Gooding and Kimberly for many wrestlers, including match get away from him. Indians won their second will have nine state partici- Kimberly’s Allen Hunt (171 “I had to cool down,” he straight District IV wrestling pants apiece. pounds) and Gooding’s said. “I went in antsy, and it team title Thursday with Blake Finney was one of Calvin Walgamott (215). almost got me pinned. I took three grapplers claiming Buhl’s three champions, win- Hunt, a senior, said it was also some deep breaths and lis- championship medals at ning his third district title. his first year to qualify for tened to my coaches. It all Wendell High School. The junior pinned Wendell’s state. He scored a pinfall over worked out.” The Indians finished with Ryan Slade in the 160-pound Filer’s Jacob Bogner. For Filer junior Nick 180 team points, just 13 more championship match. “He was hard to hold Fleenor, this second district than runner-up Filer. “It feels good to win anoth- down,” Hunt said. “He’s super championship was a MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News The top four from each er district title,” he said. strong.” Buhl’s Blake Finney pins Kimberly’s Braxton Altom Thursday during the class qualified for next week’s He claimed the 140-pound Walgamott’s victory has See WRESTLING, Sports 3 Class 3A wrestling District IV meet at Wendell High School. Sports 2 Friday, February 20, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho I DAHO H IGH S CHOOL G IRLS B ASKETBALL S TATE C HAMPIONSHIPS: DAY 1 Idaho Girls ‘Real Dairy Shootout’ Holtman’s heroics Class 5A Valley, Hall battle At the Idaho Center, Nampa Thursday, Feb. 19 Game 1: Centennial 59, Lake City 51 key to Raft River win Game 2: Boise 38, Highland 26 Game 3: Coeur d’Alene 60, Eagle 33 Game 4: Vallivue 58, Madison 52 Friday, Feb. 20 way into semifinals Trojans slip Game 5: Lake City (15-9) vs. Highland (23-1), 1:15 p.m. Game 6: Eagle (13-12) vs. Madison By Jason Chatraw to do all year,” Hardy said. past Kendrick to (13-13), 3 p.m. Times-News correspondent Valley (18-3) never trailed “I think we did a Game 7: Centennial (24-0) vs. Boise in the game and responded advance to semis (20-4), 6:15 p.m. BOISE — Katie Hall knows to every Melba run with a run good job of Game 8: Coeur d’Alene (23-0) vs. what it’s like to freeze on the of its own. By David Bashore Vallivue (19-4), 8 p.m. pounding the ball Saturday, Feb. 21 biggest stage of the state Trailing 20-14, Melba (14- Times-News writer At Kuna HS rodeo competition. But in 7) began pressuring Valley inside and Consolation: Winner 5 vs. Winner 6, the first round of the Class 2A and earned a couple of buck- NAMPA — There’s a belief 9:15 a.m. girls state basketball tourna- ets on breakaways to go on a controlling the that if Sally Hansen goes Third place: Loser 7 vs. Loser 8, ment Thursday night, Hall 7-2 run and pull within 22-21 missing on the scoreboard, 11 a.m. boards, something At the Idaho Center and the Valley Vikings iced with 3:30 left in the second Raft River is in trouble. Championship: Winner 7 vs. Winner Melba 54-48 to advance to quarter. However, Valley Time to ditch that line of 8, 8 p.m. the semifinals Friday night at managed to convert at the we’ve been able to thinking. Bishop Kelly High School. free throw line and main- Whitney Holtman scored Class 4A “I’ve been under the lights tained a 26-24 halftime lead. do all year.” 16 points and had two pre- At Mountain View HS, Meridian and frozen before,” admitted In the third quarter, Valley — Valley coach cious steals and a deflection Thursday, Feb. 19 Game 1: Bonneville 53, Century 25 Hall, who still carries around built a 39-31 lead behind six Brian Hardy inside the final minute as the Game 2: Lakeland 46, Nampa 38 her breakaway second-place points from Hall and some Raft River girls basketball STEVE CONNER/For the Times-News Game 3: Jerome 52, Mountain Home state rodeo belt buckle — the long-range shooting by was any point where we did- team fended off Kendrick 51- Raft River’s Kassie Ottley goes up 36 last time she froze. “After as Alyssa Henry. n’t know what to do next or 50 in the Class 1A Division I Game 4: Middleton 41, Rigby 23 many times as I’ve frozen, I With Melba edging closer what to expect from them. state quarterfinals at for a shot against the defense of Friday, Feb. 20 think I know how to avoid it late in the third quarter, jun- We just went out there and Columbia High School on Kendrick’s Cassie Cannon in the Game 5: Century (8-17) vs. Nampa opening game of the Class 1A (14-10), 1:15 p.m. now.” ior Gabi Nava hit two big did what we were capable of Thursday afternoon. Game 6: Mountain Home (12-12) vs. Hall, a 6-foot senior, played shots — one to close the third doing.” Holtman’s first steal led to Division I girls basketball state Rigby (15-10) 3 p.m. like the seasoned veteran quarter and one to start the Sizemore and Henry con- Chelzee Nye’s layup to pro- tournament in Nampa. Game 7: Bonneville (22-2) vs. that she is, dominating on fourth quarter, pushing the tributed 12 points each for vide the final margin. Her Lakeland (16-7), 6:15 p.m. the boards and finishing with Vikings’ lead back to eight. Valley, while Katie second theft came with down to having a lot of hard- Game 8: Jerome (21-4) vs. Middleton a game-high 15 points and 13 “(Nava) hit some big shots Brinkerhoff led Melba with about 12 seconds left in the working teammates that real- (18-6), 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 rebounds. For good measure, like that for us in the last 15. game and resulted in ly wanted it,” said Manning. Consolation: Winner 5 vs. Winner 6, she added five steals and three or four games of the Valley takes on Kamiah in Kendrick not getting a last “We practice on game situa- 9:15 a.m. blocked a pair of shots. season,” Hardy said of Nava. the semifinals tonight at shot after she deflected an tions a lot and we know that if Third place: Loser 7 vs. Loser 8, 11 “Local teams know about “She only gets a few buckets 8 p.m. with a berth in up-court pass as time we make a mistake we can a.m. Katie,” Valley coach Brian a game, but they’re usually Saturday’s state title game at expired. still get back there and play At the Idaho Center Hardy said. “She usually gets big ones.” stake. “Whitney’s got a nose for tougher defense and do it Championship: Winner 7 vs. Winner 8, 6 p.m. double teamed. But we got Undaunted by the large “This group of girls has the basketball. She’s really again.” single coverage on her deficit, Melba went on a 10-2 been playing ball together our heart and soul on Holtman’s last steal and the Class 3A tonight, so we took advan- run to tie the game at 45-45 since we were 9 or 10,” Hall defense,” said Raft River head decisive deflection helped At Skyview HS, Nampa tage of it.” with 4:30 remaining, the first said. “We’ve been working coach Jeremy Qualls. “It’s redeem the missed shots. She Thursday, Feb. 19 Hall had a two-inch time the game had been tied hard for this. Really, this run almost like having another attributed a short memory to Game 1: Snake River 37, Fruitland 30 advantage on Melba’s tallest since 5-5 early in the first is eight years in the making, coach out there on the floor, her ability to pick up after Game 2: Sugar-Salem 50, Timberlake 35 player, and it showed. quarter. and we think it’s our time because sometimes she can missing two shots that would Game 3: Teton 49, Kimberly 44 However, it wasn’t just Hall’s Then Valley’s experience now.” call the defense based on have iced it. Game 4: Wendell 44, Bonners Ferry height advantage that helped took over as it methodically Valley 54, Melba 48 what she sees out there.” “You just have to let your 38 Valley dominate on the spread the floor and took Melba 9 15 11 13 — 48 The Tigers were solid in mistakes go,” she said. “You Friday, Feb. 20 Valley 12 14 15 13 — 54 boards. Senior Camelle high percentage shots, fin- MELBA (48) their effort to stonewall can always come back on the Game 5: Fruitland (18-5) vs. Sizemore muscled down ishing the game on a 10-3 Katie Brinkerhoff 15, Janelle Wiebold 8, Logan Hansen, limiting the Raft next play and get it back.” Timberlake (16-7), 1:15 p.m. Stirm 7, Dusty Krivanec 5, Mandie Saurey 4, Teah nine rebounds, while Ashley run to put away Melba. Marcotte 4, Michelle Kirkness 3, Tory Shattuck 2. River standout to just three Hailey Higley added 13 Game 6: Kimberly (18-4) vs. Bonners Totals 17-44, 4-8 48. Ferry (15-6), 3 p.m. Kraus snagged five as Valley “We have a lot of faith in VALLEY (54) points. But she had seven points for the Trojans. Katie Hall 15, Alyssa Henry 12, Camelle Sizemore Game 7: Snake River (17-6) vs. outrebounded Melba, 31-15. each other,” Hall said. “So 12, Ashley Kraus 7, Dacia Hunter 4, Gabi Nava 4. rebounds, three assists and Kendrick was led by a game- Sugar-Salem (24-0), 6:15 p.m. “I think we did a good job when we get in a tight situa- Totals 18-41, 15-27 54. four steals to help get her high 24 points and 15 3-point goals: Melba 6 (Brinkerhoff 4, Kirkness, Game 8: Teton (16-10) vs. Wendell of pounding the ball inside tion like we were in tonight in Wiebold); Valley 3 (Henry 3). Rebounds: Melba 15 teammates more involved. rebounds from 6-foot-3 post (19-7), 8 p.m. (Brinkerhoff 5); Valley 31 (Hall 13). Turnovers: and controlling the boards, the fourth quarter, we know Melba 20, Valley 14. Total fouls: Melba 22, Valley “That’s both a bad thing Myriah Deeds, while Morgan Saturday, Feb. 21 12. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. Consolation: Winner 5 vs. Winner 6, something we’ve been able what to do. I don’t think there and a good thing,” said Jo Wolff scored 19 and dished 9:15 a.m. Qualls. “It forces other play- out five assists. Third place: Loser 7 vs. Loser 8, 11 ers to step up and make Raft River (18-6) will look a.m. things happen, and it to advance to its second At the Idaho Center hopefully will help (spur straight state championship Championship: Winner 7 vs. Winner Second half spurt leads Tigers to semis Hansen on) later on in game when the Trojans play 8, 3:50 p.m. the tournament.” Clearwater Valley in the Class 2A but nothing would fall. The p.m. today in the semifinals. Marli Manning hit two vital semifinals at 6:15 p.m., At Bishop Kelly HS, Boise Dietrich, Carey Tigers finished the half Dill score 26 points and 3-pointers early in the fourth tonight. Clearwater Valley Thursday, Feb. 19 shooting just 18 percent. had eight rebounds, while quarter, the first of which earned a 58-30 win over Game 1: Soda Springs 41, Parma 40 meet today in Late free throws by Teenie her sister Moriah Dill added gave Raft River the lead, the Rimrock on Thursday. Game 2: West Jefferson 70, and Michelle Kent put the 14 points and nine boards. Trojans’ first since they led 7- Grangeville 69, 2OT Tigers up19-14 to end a low- Moriah Dill and Dayna 6 midway through the first Raft River 51, Kendrick 50 Game 3: Valley 54, Melba 48 semifinal game Raft River 7 11 16 17 – 51 scoring first half. Phillips both had key late period. She finished with Kendrick 13 13 10 14 – 50 Game 4: Kamiah 41, North Fremont RAFT RIVER (51) 33 By John Derr With a renewed focus on shots as Dietrich rallied in eight points and had a Kassie Ottley 3, Hailey Higley 13, Sally Hansen 3, Friday, Feb. 20 Times-News writer Whitney Holtman 16, Marli Manning 8, Chelzee Nye defense, Richfield got the final minutes. chance to ice it from the foul 8. Totals 23-52 3-8 51. Game 5: Parma (19-3) vs. Grangeville another run going in the Lacey Jones had a game- line — as did Holtman — but KENDRICK (50) (18-2), 1:15 p.m. Morgan Jo Wolff 19, Hannah Smith 7, Myriah Deeds NAMPA — After a great second half, keyed by Lea high 28 to lead Garden some missed free throws late 24. Totals 21-54 7-10 50. Game 6: Melba (18-8) vs. North 3-point goals: Raft River 2 (Manning 2); Kendrick 1 Fremont (19-6), 3 p.m. start, Richfield weathered a Piper and Teenie Kent. Valley (18-3). turned out not to be killers. (Wolff). Rebounds: Raft River 27 (Hansen 7); drought before running “We stepped up our “It was really, really intense Kendrick 41 (Deeds 15). Turnovers: Raft River 24, Game 7: Soda Springs (23-0) vs. Kendrick 28. Total fouls: Raft River 10, Kendrick 13. West Jefferson (16-8), 6:15 p.m. away down the stretch to game,” said Teenie Kent. CAREY 44, out there, and it just came Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. Game 8: Valley (20-3) vs. Kamiah (18- defeat North Gem in the Lea Piper was a monster SUMMIT ACADEMY 39 7), 8 p.m. first round of the Class 1A in the paint, knocking away Free throw shooting set Saturday, Feb. 21 Division II girls state bas- passes, grabbing rebounds the Carey Panthers apart Consolation: Winner 5 vs. Winner 6, 9:15 a.m. ketball tournament and tossing in 10 points. from Summit Academy dur- Third place: Loser 7 vs. Loser 8, 11 Thursday afternoon at “I had to make up for the ing the first round of the Jerome a.m. Nampa High School. first half,” said Piper, who tournament, as both teams Continued from Sports 1 At the Idaho Center “We realized there are no finished with five rebounds had an equal number of said Garey. “The first one is Championship: Winner 7 vs. Winner second chances at state. We and four steals. “I was just in field goals. But Carey (14-9) until Dakota Barrie hit a always a big game but hope- 8, 1:40 p.m. can’t be champs if we lose,” the right spot at the right made five more free throws, jumper with 2:45 left in the fully we’ve got two more big Class 1A Division I said Teenie Kent, who led time. I just worked harder. I which was the difference in half to snap the lengthy run. ones to go.” At Columbia HS, Nampa the Tigers with 15 points, don’t think I was ready the its 44-39 victory. It was expected to be Mountain Home was led Thursday, Feb. 19 including 10 in the third first half.” The Panthers went 13 of something of a trap game for by 19 points from Francesca Game 1: Raft River 51, Kendrick 50 quarter as Richfield won 51- Michelle Kent, who 25 , while the Patriots hit Jerome, which won its con- Hale, but the designated visi- Game 2: Clearwater Valley 58, 33. chipped in nine points, just 8 of 13 from the stripe. ference with an average 29.5- tors were held scoreless for Rimrock 30 The Tigers will play nailed the 3-pointer early in Both teams made 15 field point margin of victory and the final 4:20 of the game. Game 3: Lapwai 85, Sho-Ban 53 Game 4: Challis 36, Tri-Valley 11 Greenleaf Friends Academy, the fourth for the Tigers goals. Jessica Parke led the beat Mountain Home by Jerome will face defending Friday, Feb. 20 which defeated Mackay, in biggest lead at 45-20. Panthers with 14 points, double digits twice during champion Middleton in an 8 Game 5: Kendrick (15-9) vs. Rimrock the semifinals at 1:15 p.m., With well over six min- while Amy Ellsworth tallied the regular season. p.m., semifinal today. (17-6), 1:15 p.m. today. The earlier time for utes left, Steve Kent began an 11-point, 12-rebound But with the reminder of Game 6: Sho-Ban (14-11) vs. Tri- the semis is due to the emptying his bench, giving double-double. Parke had another trap game in their Jerome 52, Mountain Home 36 Mountain Home 6 4 15 11 – 36 Valley (15-7), 3 p.m. championship game being the starters much needed five steals. minds, a first-round loss to Jerome 13 19 16 4 – 52 Game 7: Raft River (18-6) vs. MOUNTAIN HOME (36) Clearwater Valley (17-6), 6:15 p.m. played at 9:30 a.m. rest for the next two days. Carey will play Northside Bishop Kelly in the state tour- Francesca Hale 19, Charde Huntington 3, Dakota Barrie 7, Shelby Posey 7. Totals 12-42 9-11 36. Game 8: Lapwai (20-3) vs. Challis Saturday. “In the second half we Conference rival Dietrich at nament last season, the JEROME (52) (23-1), 8 p.m. Richfield defeated North played like we are capable 3 p.m. today in the champi- Jerome girls weren’t going to Aubree Callen 14, Hailey Long 3, Carrie Thibault 9, Tinley Garey 13, Jordann Hollifield 2, Baylie Smith 5, Saturday, Feb. 21 Gem by 13 points during of,” said Steve Kent. “I told onship semifinals. let it happen again. Allison Bruckner 6. Totals 18-45 10-12 52. Consolation: Winner 5 vs. Winner 6, 3-point goals: Mountain Home 3 (Hale, Huntington, the regular season. Early on the girls our goal is to win “I wasn’t here for state last Barrie); Jerome 6 (Callen 2, Long, Thibault, Garey, 9:15 a.m. it looked like the rematch and advance and to forget Class 1A Div. II Boxes season, but this win has Smith). Rebounds: Mountain Home 32 (Posey 11); Third place: Loser 7 vs. Loser 8, 11 wouldn’t be that close. the stuff that happened the Richfield 51, North Gem 33 given us a lot of confidence Jerome 28 (Callen 8). Turnovers: Mountain Home 19, a.m. Richfield 9 10 20 12 — 51 Jerome 14. Total fouls: Mountain Home 16, Jerome With four different play- first half.” North Gem 8 6 6 13 — 33 that we can continue on,” 16. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: none. At the Idaho Center RICHFIELD (51) Championship: Winner 7 vs. Winner ers scoring the Tigers led 9- Sasha Kent 3, Teenie Kent 15, Mirian Rovas 8, 11:30 a.m. DIETRICH 57, 7,Tawni Smith 1, Heidi Buckner 2, Breanna 0 early. North Gem finally Brockman 2,, Lea Piper 10, Michelle Kent 9, got on the board five min- GARDEN VALLEY 56 Kaylee Exon 2. Totals15 18-29 51. Class 1A Division II NORTH GEM (33) utes into the game and pro- Jesse Dill made two free Bailey Simmons 9, Erin Christensen 2, Tiffany At Nampa HS Crossley 4, Aspen Holbrock 2, Cheyanne Williams Thursday, Feb. 19 ceeded to go on an 8-0 run. throws with no time left on 8, Cyrnna Holbrock 2, NatLee Simons 4, Kristi Richfield kept firing away, the clock at Dietrich rallied Christensen 2. Totals 12 4-6 33. Game 1: Greenleaf Friends 54, 3-point goals: Richfield 3 (Sasha Kent, Michelle Mackay 38 to shock Garden Valley 57- Kent, Teenie Kent); North Gem 5 (Bailey Simmons 3, Cheyanne Williams 2). Total fouls: Richfield 15. Game 2: Richfield 51, North Gem 33 56. North Gem 22. Fouled out: North Gem, Holbrock. Game 3: Dietrich 57, Garden Valley “In the second Garden Valley went to the 56 Dietrich 57, Garden Valley 56 half we played like foul line with a 56-54 lead Dietrich 16 14 8 19 — 57 Game 4: Carey 44, Summit Academy and 10 seconds remaining, Garden Valley 14 16 12 14 — 56 39 DIETRICH (57) but missed the front end of Nakia Norman 8, Jesse Dill 26, Moriah Dill 14, Jerome’s Aubree Friday, Feb. 20 we are capable of. Dayna Phillips 9. Totals 20-46 15-20 57. Game 5: Greenleaf Friends (20-4) vs. a 1-and-1 situation. Dill GARDEN VALLEY (56) Callen (3) hits a Richfield (23-0), 1:15 p.m. Tess McInnally 2, Jackie Fly 10, Allie Hileman 9, I told the girls our grabbed the rebound and Healther Madron 2, Lacey Jones 28, Chancey Jones short jump Game 6: Dietrich (19-6) vs. Carey (14- found Nakia Norman who 5. Totals 21-57 11-15 56. shot against 9), 3 p.m. goal is to win and 3-point goals: Dietrich 2 (Norman, J. Dill); Garden was fouled on her shot Valley 3 (Fly 2, C. Jones). Total fouls: Dietrich 12, Mountain Home. Game 7: Mackay (10-9) vs. North attempt. Norman made the Garden Valley 14. Fouled out: none. Gem (16-9), 6:15 p.m. advance and Game 8: Garden Valley (18-3) vs. first free throw, but missed Carey 44, Summit Academy 39 Carey 6 10 10 18 — 44 Summit Academy (18-5), 8 p.m. to forget the stuff the second. Dill grabbed the Summit 7 14 8 10 — 39 Saturday, Feb. 21 offensive rebound and was CAREY (44) Chelsey Hunt 4, Kelsey Green 4, Jessica Parke 14, Consolation: Winner 5 vs. Winner 6, fouled on her putback try to Amy Ellsworth 11, Kelsey Reynolds 4, Shelby 9:15 a.m. that happened Hansen 3, Kayla Bailey 4. Totals 15 13-25 44. set up the winning foul SUMMIT (39) Third place: Loser 7 vs. Loser 8, 11 shots. Savannah Kuther 7, Rachel Wemhoff 11, Kimberly a.m. the first half.” Frei 7, Savannah Prigge 10, Tara Stubbers 4. Totals At the Idaho Center “It was quite amazing,” 15 8-13 39. — Richfield head coach 3-point goals: Carey 1 (Parke); Summit 1 (Kuther). Championship: Winner 7 vs. Winner said Acey Shaw, whose 19-6 Total fouls: Carey 16; Summit 19. Fouled out: STAN BREWSTER/ 8, 9:30 a.m. Steve Kent team will face Carey at 3 Carey, Parke. Technical fouls: none. For the Times-News Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Friday, February 20, 2009 Sports 3

This weekend’s doubleheader: No. 27 College of Southern Idaho (12-4-2, 8-2 SWAC) at North Idaho College (12-9, 10- CSI Softball On Deck: 4, SWAC), in Lewiston; 2:30 p.m. (MST) on Friday; noon CSI sluggers gear (MST) on Saturday. Last time they met: A grand slam kind of gave us games over Feb. 27-28. by Cassi Merrill during the bottom fits last year a up for home cookin’ of the ninth ended North Idaho couple of times CSI season leaders College’s hopes for a national title — is back and Batting — Average (minimum 50 By David Bashore $1 admission run last May as CSI eliminated the seems to be at bats): Ashley Chappel .500. Times-News writer Cardinals 7-3 in the Region 18 throwing well. Hits: Chappel 29. 2B: McKensy CSI is charging just $1 for Tournament. Traveling north, Hillstead 5. 3B: Dani Grant 2. HR: The College of Southern admission to Saturday and we didn’t have Megan Zimmerman 11. RBI: Idaho baseball team’s final Sunday’s home doublehead- Nick’s notes: “I think North Idaho is the best weekend Zimmerman 37. Runs: tune-up for Scenic West ers against the Prairie an aggressive club from year to up there last year. Zimmerman Zimmerman 27. BB: Cassi Merrill Athletic Conference play Baseball Academy. Action year. They take chances with their It would be impor- 9. SB: Zimmerman 10. will be a unique one. begins at noon both days. baserunning game for the most tant for us to get out and have a Pitching — Record: Generra To prepare for next week- part. Instead of trying to move run- good weekend this weekend.” Nielson 5-0 SV: none. ERA (mini- end’s trip to the College of ners with base hits or something — CSI head coach Nick Baumert mum 25 innings): Nielson 1.17. Southern Nevada, the proved a test to which no like that, they’ll steal and attack Innings pitched: Nielson 47.2. Golden Eagles will host the amount of practice can you in that way. They’re a club On deck: The Eagles will temporarily CG: Nielson 7. Shutouts: Nielson Prairie Baseball Academy, a compare — all nine of the that’s aggressive in that way. It migrate south again for next week- 3. SO: Nielson 46. Opponents’ travel team from Canada, contests were played in looks like they’re swinging it fairly end’s Eastern Arizona Tournament average (minimum 25 innings): for noon doubleheaders on Arizona or Nevada, against well. (Pitcher) Karri Johnson — she in Thatcher, Ariz. CSI will play six Nielson .232. both Saturday and Sunday. teams from Florida, Texas, Nope, that’s not a mis- Arizona and California. print. CSI’s at home. In Despite the sub-.500 February. record, CSI appears pleased The field is still wet in with the turn of events so far places and the grass is this season. The Golden nowhere near green — CSI Eagles hope that the near- head coach Boomer Walker even start, particularly the said the playing surface at way in which they played Skip Walker Field will prob- last weekend at Southern Bruin grapplers prepare for 5A state qualifier ably need to be replaced in Nevada, is merely a flash of the summer — but home is things to come. By Bradley Guire year at 152 shot to make his first state be up there.” home. Especially for a team “It makes a big difference, Times-News writer pounds, but appearance. Coach Saiid Dabestani that has just one series at playing the warm weather he’s confident Keeter and Slotten won pegged Highland and Idaho home in its first five week- rather than the cold. Your It’s not a matter of merely that he and championships at the Red Falls to provide the biggest ends of play. hands don’t sting when you qualifying or placing at this many team- Halverson Invitational, while challenge, particularly the “It’s tough when you’re on get jammed and it’s just a year’s Idaho High School mates can Slotten also won the Buhl Tigers’ upper weights. He’s the road. You’re playing in different ballgame,” said Wrestling Class 5A battle through Invitational and the Bear-Cat put faith in his middle different parks, have to fig- sophomore Tyler Chism, Championships for Twin Falls for medals. invite. weights — Anderson, Keeter, ure out how the wind affects who picked up a win and wrestler Zak Slotten. There is “We have about five kids, The only state medalist to Hine, Slotten and Hamilton everything,” said Walker. had a pair of 3-for-4 outings only winning. including me, that have a drop is Tylor Hine, who — and more to get the job “When you’re at home, it’s last weekend in Henderson, “I’m going to win it all,” the shot at winning it,” he said. moved from 135 to 130 and done. the same routine, the same Nev. “Against those warm- 171-pounder said. “It’s all or Todd Anderson, a 2008 was also a Halverson champi- “I anticipate about seven or place to sleep, the same weather teams that have nothing.” state champ at 130 pounds, on. He finished second at last eight of our kids to make it field because you’ve been played a lot more than we The first step comes today will look to qualify at 140, and year’s regional. He’s taking a through,” he said. practicing on it all season have, I think that we showed in Idaho Falls as the Bruins Will Keeter (third at 125 last more pragmatic approach. long.” how good of a team we’re vie for state seeds at the year) moves up to 135 for his “We’re not going to win the Bradley Guire may be The Golden Eagles (4-5) going to be when we get Region Four-Five-Six tourna- return bid. Joe Hamilton, a whole tournament,” Hine reached at 208-735-3229 or still haven’t had a full prac- going into the region. ment. Slotten took fifth last 119-pounder, has the best said, “but we should [email protected]. tice at the Skip because of “We’ve had a few innings weather and field condi- here and there where we’ve tions, but they have gotten played well, but we’re still nine games in at warm- waiting for that game where Twin Falls boys top Highland in overtime weather sites. And that has it all comes together.” Times-News Jon Pulsifer, who led Twin “and I’m speechless.” Madison High in Rexburg on Falls with 15 points, drove the Jake Hanchey scored 14 for Saturday (7 p.m. tipoff) with a 3A The Highland High School lane and dished to teammate the Bruins, including the final spot in the Feb. 26 title game gymnasium has not been a Russell Crane for a wide-open Twin Falls basket in regula- on the line. Continued from Sports 1 fun place for the Twin Falls layup with 3.8 seconds left in tion. Crane chipped in 12 “We were not on our boys basketball of late. That overtime to give Twin Falls points. Twin Falls 60, Highland 58, OT game to start,” said Twin Falls 10 16 9 18 7 — 60 all changed on Thursday the win. “We finally got the monkey Highland 11 12 12 18 5 — 58 Kimberly coach Rich TWIN FALLS (60) night. The clock expired before off our back it feels like,” said Jordan Hamblin 5, Jake Hanchey 14, Jon Pulsifer 15, Bishop. “The girls respond- The Bruins clawed their Highland could get off a final Twin Falls assistant coach Marcus Jardine 8, Russell Crane 12, Brennan ed well, unfortunately we Lancaster 4, Brad Davis 2. Totals 22-48 10-16 60. way to a 60-58 overtime win 3-point attempt. Shaun Walker. HIGHLAND (58) didn’t have one of our better Denney 11, Hill 19, Erikson 2, Manu 10, Adams 12, over Highland in the second “They’re happy as can be,” Taysom Hill led Highland Smith 2, Hartman 2. Totals 23-54 10-16 58. games.” round of the Region Four- Twin Falls coach Matt with 19 points. 3-point goals: Twin Falls 6 (Hanchey 3, Hamblin, Kearsley, who tallied a Pulsifer, Crane); Highland 2 (Denney, Adams). Total Five-Six tournament. Harr said after the game, The Bruins will travel to fouls: Twin Falls 15, Highland 16. game-high 19, pushed Teton’s lead early in the third quarter, but Pfefferle scored the next 10 Bulldog points and Kimberly took its first lead on a Crist 3-point- District IV er with 2:20 left in the peri- Crane 2, Edgar Espinoza 4, Bronson Miller 7, Kevin Jurgensmeier 6. Continued from Sports 1 scored 16 for Burley, while Kyle Totals 18 7-11 45. od. have been better tonight, and we could Hepworth added 14. JEROME (55) Unfortunately, it wouldn’t Jake Lammers 2, Cameron Stauffer 2, Gus Callen 11, Logan Parker 10, have pushed the ball a little better “We missed some easy shots that we Kris Bos 3, Kameron Pearce 15, Zach Ingraham 1, Kevin Williams 11. last. Totals 17 16-24 55. tonight. But you know, 10-point win, I’ll normally make,” said Burley coach Jack 3-point goals: Minico 2 (Espinoza, Miller); Jerome 5 (Callen 2, Parker 2, “We got to the top, but we take it. Doesn’t matter, it’s district time.” Bagley. Bos). Total fouls: Minico 18; Jerome 15. Fouled out: none. just couldn’t get it going Michale Brunker’s game-high 20 Burley 60, Wood River 48 downhill,” said Bishop. Wood River 8 15 10 15 — 48 STEVE CONNER/For the Times-news BURLEY 60, WOOD RIVER 48 points included four treys. Burley 14 10 21 15 — 60 Teton quickly regained Burley overcame 35-percent shooting “Wood River played hard and with a WOOD RIVER (48) the lead and went 5 of 8 at Wendell’s Laurie Andrus battles Kevin Abbott 2, Clive Hope 5, Michale Brunker 20, Sean Bunce 2, Greg to beat Wood River 60-48 in an elimina- lot of intensity,” said Bagley. Wakefield 8, Bryan Kidwell 9, Quentin Dowdle 2. Totals 17 8-8 48. the foul line down the with Bonners Ferry post Ashley BURLEY (60) tion game on Thursday. The Bobcats Jerome 55, Minico 45 Karch Hinckley 8, David Fillmore 2, A.J. Hunter 16, Sam Harris 2, Kyle stretch to seal the win. Winkelseth for the ball in the first will now take on Minico for the fourth Minico 8 12 14 11 — 45 Hepworth 14, Kace Redder 2, Bill Blauer 9, Ryan Larsen 7. Totals 23 9-16 “In a close game you have half of the opening game for both Jerome 11 15 13 16 — 55 60. time this season on Saturday. MINICO (45) 3-point goals: Wood River 6 (Brunker 4, Hope, Kidwell); Burley (Hunter 3, to make your free throws teams at the 3A state tourna- Kalen Knopp 4, Mark Leon 2, Coltin Johnson 14, Shad Hubsmith 6, Tyson Hinckley, Hepworth). Total fouls: Wood River 14, Burley 9. Fouled out: A.J. Hunter hit three 3-pointers and none. and they did,” said Bishop. ment. “Things just didn’t go our way.” and chipped in a pair of Kimberly shot just 27 per- assists as the lead grew back cent for the game, going 6 of to double digits. The senior 29 after intermission. guard also led the team “Our shots weren’t falling with 10 rebounds ands six and they hit their outside assists. shots,” said Pfefferle. “A lot of practicing,” said Lancaster of the free WENDELL 44, throws. “We let up a little BONNERS FERRY 38 and knew we had to step it The Wendell Trojans kept up.” trying to pull away, but the It still wasn’t a done deal. Bonners Ferry Badgers kept A pair of late 3-pointers by nipping at their heals. the Badgers made it inter- Up by double digits esting yet again. throughout much of the But the Trojans got some second half, Wendell held help from the bench as Erin on down the stretch to O’Brien converted inside defeat Bonners Ferry 44-38 and grabbed a huge offen- and earn a spot in the state sive rebound to help semifinals. Wendell seal the victory. It took awhile for the “I just wanted to score,” Trojans to get things going said O’Brien, who finished as both teams struggled with seven. “We had to pick early. up the intensity again when Kristen Brandsma tossed they made a comeback.” in four points the first quar- Said Fleming: “We got a ter, but she went to the lead and then let them bench with two fouls and comeback. We need to work Wendell trailed by one after on finishing.” the opening period. Jori Next up is Teton today at MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News Fleming converted an old- 8 p.m. Kimberly’s Allen Hunt wrestles Gooding’s Chance Adams Thursday in a 171-pound match at Wendell High School. fashioned three-point play late in the second as the Teton 49, Kimberly 44 pinned Kyle Sanders, Gooding; 215: Calvin Kimberly 8 12 14 10 — 44 qualified for state for a third wrestling championships will Walgamott, Gooding, pinned Oren Carlton, Buhl; 285: Trojans led 19-14 at the Teton 15 10 11 13 — 49 Jamie Folk, Kimberly, pinned Leonard Terra, Wendell. KIMBERLY (44) time. take place from Feb. 27-28 at Third-pplace results break. Alex Plefferle 15, Nellie Makings 14, Megan Wrestling Crist13, Kelsey Molyneux 2. Totals: 13 13-14 44. Wendell’s Kolby Housely Holt Arena in Pocatello. 103 pounds: Sheldon Macklin, Filer, pinned Daniel “We did what we needed Flick, Gooding; 112: David Murray, Filer, dec. Schuyler TETON (49) Continued from Sports 1 (160) was eliminated in the Nebeker, Wendell; 119: Pedro Nunez, Filer, bye; 125: to do, (Friday) we will be Taylor Ricks 8, Alysa beard 4, Angela beard 6, Class 3A District IV championships Ellery Gil, Gooding, bye; 130: Kade Baugh, Buhl, Caitlan Kerr 3, Chloe Place 2, Laurel Kearsley 19, welcome return to form as he consolation semis, but he Team scores: 1. Buhl 180; 2. Filer 167; 3. Wendell pinned Taylor Peterson, Wendell; 135: Cash Coehlo, settled down,” said Sarah Smith 7. Totals: 19 9-16 49 3-point goals: had sat out much of January weighed in on his team’s per- 151; 4. Gooding 150; 5. Kimberly 137. Filer, major dec. Chris Newell, Buhl; 140: Tyson Hardy, Fleming, who tallied 13 Kimberly 5 (Nellie Makings 2, Megan Crist 2, Alex Individual results (top four advance to state tourna- Kimberly, pinned Tyler Reeder, Filer; 145: Tucker Plefferle), Teton 2 (Caitlan Kerr, Taylor Ricks). Total and some of February nurs- formance. The Trojans fin- ment) Begland, Buhl, dec. Kieman Haskell, Kimberly; 152: points. fouls: Kimberly 17, Teton 11. Fouled out: none. Championship results Nate Young, Kimberly, dec. Justin Steel, Gooding; ing a torn left shoulder mus- ished third in team points, 103 pounds: Andrew Juarez, Filer, pinned Ethan 160: Ryan Orr, Filer; dec. Braxton Altom, Kimberly; Things clicked for Wendell 44, Bonners Ferry 38 cle. He pinned Gooding’s Kyle edging Gooding 151-150. Compton, Buhl; 112: Alan Compton, Buhl, pinned 171: Devin Lemley, Buhl, dec. Chance Adamson, Wendell in third quarter, Wendell 8 11 13 12 — 44 Kevin Vanhouzer, Wendell; 119: Derek Gines, Gooding; 189: Len Rogers, Filer; pinned Caleb Bonners Ferry 9 5 7 17 — 38 Sanders in the 189-pound “We worked hard and Wendell, pinned Christian Fontaine, Gooding; 125: McClimans, Kimberly; 215: Ethan Wiberg, Wendell, but the Badgers made a run WENDELL (44) Tyler Egbert, Wendell, pinned Graden Guitteriez, Buhl; pinned Cody Legg-Schuyler, Filer; 285: Brett Jori Fleming 13, Jaci Lancaster 90, Kristen match. pushed ourselves. They’ve 130: Andrew Ringling, Wendell, dec. Michael Packham, Filer, pinned Nick Castillo, Buhl. in the fourth to get with Brandsma 11, Erin O’Brien 7, Heather Sturgeon 4. “For being injured for a been doing good, but they’ve McDonald, Buhl; 135: Tucker Mulberry, Kimberly, four at the six-minute mark. Totals: 15 14-21 44. pinned Allen Benson, Wendell; 140: Derek BONNERS FERRY (38) month, I did pretty good,” he stepped up these last few Christiansen, Gooding, dec. Andrew Rainsdon, Filer; That’s when Jaci Jamie Greensky 3, Emily Pauls 6, Erin Hiatt 6, 145: Brandon McBride, Gooding, major dec. Nolan Hallie Paune 2, Ashley Winkelseth 11, Alicia said. weeks,” he said of his team- Ward, Kimberly; 152: Chance Share, Buhl, pinned Bradley Guire may be Lancaster stepped up. The Hedrick 10,. Totals: 15 5-10 38. Brian Faria, Filer; 160: Blake Finney, Buhl, pinned 3-point goals: Bonners Ferry (Jamie Greensky, Erin Fleenor, who won the 2008 mates. Ryan Slade, Wendell; 171: Allen Hunt, Kimberly, reached at 208-735-3229 or senior point guard went 3- Hiatt 2). Total fouls: Bonners Ferry 20, Wendell 12. district title in 189 pounds, The Class 3A state pinned Jacob Bogner, Filer; 189: Nick Fleenor, Filer, [email protected]. for-4 from the charity stripe Fouled out: Kristen Brandsma. Sports 4 Friday, February 20, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Duke snaps two-game losing streak against St. John’s NEW YORK — Gerald and Lance Thomas added the past eight games. of his final six, including a 3- points as Gonzaga (20-5, 11-0 run capped by four straight Henderson scored 19 points nine for Duke. The start was Rutgers (10-16, 1-12) pointer with 31 seconds left WCC) won at least 20 games points from Morgan to take a and Duke’s starters scored all the sixth this season for gamely tried to duplicate last to put the 49ers ahead 62-58. for a 12th consecutive sea- 22-13 lead with just under but four points as the ninth- Thomas and the second for year’s 80-68 stunner over the An’Juan Wilderness iced it son. Gray made five of seven seven minutes to play in the ranked Blue Devils snapped a Williams as coach Mike Wildcats in Piscataway, N.J., by going 3-for-4 from the foul 3-pointers, all in his 21-point first half. two-game losing streak with Krzyzewski made some and kept this one close for line in the final 11 seconds second half. The Bobcats (12-12, 6-7) a 76-69 victory over St. John’s changes to the lineup. most of the first 30 minutes. before the Charlotte students narrowed the margin and on Thursday night. Mike Rosario scored 19 stormed the floor in the Regional kept it close for most of the The Blue Devils (21-5) NO. 12 VILLANOVA 82, points and Anthony Farmer 49ers’ biggest win in a down second half, but Idaho State came in having lost three of RUTGERS 72 had 17. season. IDAHO ST. 63, MONTANA ST. 56 put the game out of reach four, including the consecu- VILLANOVA, Pa. — Scottie BOZEMAN, Mont. — with five minutes to play as tive losses to North Carolina Reynolds scored 21 points CHARLOTTE 65, NO. 17 GONZAGA 91, Donnie Carson scored 13 they extended the lead to and Boston College. They and Corey Stokes had 17. NO. 16 XAVIER 60 LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 54 points and grabbed five nine on Stucki’s fall-away looked more like the team Corey Fisher scored seven CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ian SPOKANE, Wash. — Steven rebounds to lead Idaho State jumper. that has spent the entire sea- of his 14 points in a 2-minute Andersen scored 16 points Gray scored a career-high 23 to a 63-56 win over Montana Will Bynum led Montana son in the top 10, including stretch midway through the and Lamont Mack scored all points and No. 17 Gonzaga State on Thursday night. State with 15 points. Branden one week at No. 1, hitting 3- second half that turned a 12 of his points in the final 8 won its ninth consecutive Matt Stucki, Amorrow Johnson finished with 13 pointers and converting two-point hole into a 63-56 minutes. West Coast Conference regu- Morgan and Lucas Steijn fin- points in the place of Bobby turnovers into points. lead. Villanova (21-5, 9-4 Big Mack, Charlotte’s top scor- lar season title and earn the ished with 12 points apiece Howard, a regular starting Jon Scheyer had 18 points, East) then went 8-for-11 from er coming in, got into early top seed in the league tour- for the Bengals (8-19, 7-6 Big forward who was out with a Kyle Singler scored 15, Elliot the floor and used a 20-5 run foul trouble and missed his nament. Sky). knee injury. Williams had a career-high 11 to win for the seventh time in first six shots. He then hit four Josh Heytvelt added 18 Idaho State went on a 13-3 — The Associated Press SCOREBOARD Garcia 7-15 0-0 15, Thompson 3-7 0-0 6, Hawes New Jersey 38 18 3 79 182 147 BASKETBALL 5-11 0-1 10, Martin 8-17 14-17 32, Udrih 7-14 3- Philadelphia 31 16 9 71 185 164 3 18, Greene 2-5 0-0 5, Jackson 3-9 2-2 10, N.Y. Rangers 31 22 6 68 147 163 SKI REPORT NBA Moore 0-0 0-0 0, S.Williams 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 37- Pittsburgh 28 25 6 62 178 182 All Times MST 83 19-23 100. N.Y. Islanders 17 35 6 40 140 198 EASTERN GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN Idaho Schweitzer Mountain — Wed 2 55pm cldy Atlanta 30 25 28 22 — 105 NORTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA Bogus Basin — Wed 6:21am packed powder 33 degrees packed powder machine ATLANTIC W L Pct GB Sacramento 27 32 18 23 — 100 machine groomed 48-58 base 66 of 66 groomed 58-78 base 92 of 92 trails, 2900 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 9-19 (Bibby 4-7, Johnson 2- BOXING Boston 40 10 8 88 197 131 Boston 44 11 .800 — Montreal 30 22 7 67 179 181 trails 8 of 8 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Fri: 10a- acres 9 of 10 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Thu: Philadelphia 27 26 .509 16 5, Evans 2-5, M.Williams 1-2), Sacramento 7-22 LOCAL 7 p.m. 10p; Sat/Sun: 9a-10p; 9a-3:45p; Fri: 9a-8p; Sat: 9a-8p; Sun 9a-3 (Jackson 2-5, Martin 2-6, Greene 1-2, Udrih 1-3, Buffalo 30 23 6 66 175 166 New Jersey 24 31 .436 20 MEN’S COLLEGE ESPN2 — Middleweights, Ottawa 22 26 9 53 141 163 Brundage — Wed 4 45am snowing lightly 45p; New York 22 31 .415 21 Garcia 1-4, Hawes 0-1, S.Williams 0-1). Fouled 25 degrees 1 new packed powder machine Silver Mountain — Wed 1 05pm mcldy 27 Out—Hawes, Thompson. Rebounds—Atlanta 62 BASKETBALL Breidis Prescott (20-0) vs. Toronto 21 26 11 53 175 214 groomed 49-61 base 46 of 46 trails, 25 degrees packed powder machine groomed Toronto 21 35 .375 23½ SOUTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA SOUTHEAST W L Pct GB (Horford 18), Sacramento 51 (Hawes 14). CSI at Salt Lake CC, 7:30 p.m. Humberto Toledo (34-5), at miles 1500 acres, 4 of 5 lifts, 100% open, 35-70 base 73 of 73 trails, 5 of 7 lifts Assists—Atlanta 16 (Johnson 6), Sacramento 16 WOMEN’S COLLEGE Washington 37 16 5 79 195 166 Mon-Fri: 9:30a-4:30p; Sat/Sun: 9:30a-4 100% open, Thu-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8a-4p; Orlando 39 14 .736 — (Jackson, Martin, Udrih 4). Total Fouls—Atlanta 23, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Florida 29 21 8 66 164 159 30p; open Thu-Mon; Atlanta 32 22 .593 7½ Sacramento 25. Technical—Atlanta defensive BASKETBALL CYCLING Carolina 29 25 5 63 153 173 Kelly Canyon — Operating Tue-Sun, no Snowhaven — Wed 5am 15 degrees packed Miami 28 25 .528 11 three second. A—11,213 (17,317). CSI at Salt Lake CC, 5:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Tampa Bay 19 27 12 50 147 184 details powder machine groomed 38-42 base 7 of Charlotte 22 32 .407 17½ Atlanta 21 32 5 47 172 204 Lookout Pass — Wed 5am 28 degrees 7 trails 2 of 2 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Fri: 8a- Washington 12 42 .222 27½ Trail Blazers 94, Grizzlies 90 COLLEGE SOFTBALL VERSUS — Tour of California, WESTERN packed powder machine groomed 58-84 4p; Sat/Sun: 10a-4p; CENTRAL W L Pct GB CSI at North Idaho, 2:30 p.m. CENTRAL W L OT PTS GF GA base 34 of 34 trails 4 of 4 lifts, 100% open, Soldier Mountain — Mon Open Thu-Sun 7 MEMPHIS (90) stage 6, time trial Mon, Wed-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p; 50am packed powder machine groomed Cleveland 41 11 .788 — Gay 8-17 3-6 20, Warrick 2-7 1-3 5, Gasol 3-9 3-6 (MST) GOLF Detroit 38 12 8 84 221 170 open Wed-Mon, 30-33 base 36 of 36 trails, 1147 acres, 3 of Detroit 27 26 .509 14½ 9, Mayo 8-19 1-1 19, Conley 7-12 0-0 15, Arthur HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 7:30 a.m. Chicago 33 15 8 74 190 140 Magic Mountain — Open Thu-Sun 3 lifts, 100% open Thu/Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: Milwaukee 27 30 .474 16½ 0-2 0-0 0, Milicic 4-7 0-0 8, Buckner 0-1 0-0 0, Columbus 30 23 6 66 163 164 Pebble Creek — Wed 5:11am packed pow- 9a-4p; open Thu-Sun; Chicago 24 30 .444 18 Jaric 0-2 0-0 0, Miles 3-6 0-0 6, Lowry 1-2 4-4 6, BASKETBALL TGC — European PGA Tour, Nashville 27 28 4 58 141 168 Indiana 22 34 .393 21 der machine groomed 17-59 base 54 of 54 Sun Valley — Wed 5 12am psuny 15 Ross 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 37-85 12-20 90. Class 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A Johnnie Walker Classic, sec- St. Louis 25 26 7 57 165 177 trails 3 of 3 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Thu: degrees packed powder machine groomed WESTERN PORTLAND (94) NORTHWEST W L OT PTS GF GA 9:30a-4p; Fri: 9:30a-9:30p; Sat/Sun: 9 30a- 37-56 base 75 of 75 trails, 18 of 18 lifts SOUTHWEST W L Pct GB Batum 4-5 2-2 11, Aldridge 6-17 3-4 15, Przybilla state tournaments ond round (same-day tape) Calgary 34 18 6 74 184 171 9:30p; 100% open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p; San Antonio 36 17 .679 — 3-8 0-0 6, Roy 9-15 5-5 24, Blake 3-6 0-0 7, Frye See Sports 2 10:30 a.m. Pomerelle — Wed 6 40am mclear 20 Tamarack — Wed 6 00am partly cloudy 27 2-6 1-1 5, Outlaw 3-9 2-2 9, Rodriguez 3-6 2-4 9, Vancouver 29 21 8 66 178 168 degrees packed powder machine groomed degrees 1 new packed powder machine New Orleans 32 20 .615 3½ Fernandez 3-7 0-0 8. Totals 36-79 15-18 94. HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TGC — Champions Tour, The Edmonton 29 25 4 62 163 179 Houston 33 21 .611 3½ Minnesota 28 24 4 60 144 132 82-114 base 24 of 24 trails, 500 acres 3 of groomed 30-70 base 42 of 42 trails, 7 of 7 Dallas 32 21 .604 4 Memphis 27 26 19 18 — 90 Class 5A region meet, at Idaho ACE Group Classic, first round 3 lifts, 100% open, Mon: 9a-4p; Tue-Fri: 9a- lifts 100% open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: Portland 30 27 18 19 — 94 Colorado 27 30 1 55 159 180 9p; Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-4p; 9a-4p; Memphis 15 39 .278 21½ 3-Point Goals—Memphis 4-13 (Mayo 2-5, Conley Falls 1 p.m. PACIFIC W L OT PTS GF GA NORTHWEST W L Pct GB 1-1, Gay 1-6, Lowry 0-1), Portland 7-19 TGC — PGA Tour, Northern (Fernandez 2-5, Roy 1-1, Batum 1-2, Outlaw 1-3, San Jose 38 8 9 85 192 137 Denver 37 17 .685 — Trust Open, second round Dallas 29 21 7 65 173 176 Portland 33 20 .623 3½ Blake 1-4, Rodriguez 1-4). Fouled Out—None. Anaheim 28 26 5 61 166 170 def. Alona/Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, 3-6, 6- CHICAGO BULLS—Traded G Larry Hughes to the Utah 31 23 .574 6 Rebounds—Memphis 54 (Gasol 10), Portland 48 TV SCHEDULE MEN’S COLLEGE Los Angeles 25 22 9 59 150 160 3, 12-10 tiebreak. New York Knicks for F Tim Thomas, F-C Jerome Minnesota 18 35 .340 18½ (Przybilla 15). Assists—Memphis 17 (Conley 10), AUTO RACING BASKETBALL Phoenix 25 28 5 55 146 178 Anabel Medina Garrigues, Spain/Francesca James and G Anthony Roberson. Oklahoma City 13 41 .241 24 Portland 27 (Roy 9). Total Fouls—Memphis 23, Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or Schiavone (4), Italy, def. Monica Niculescu, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES—Traded G-F Rashad PACIFIC W L Pct GB Portland 18. Technicals—Memphis Coach Hollins, 2:30 p.m. 5 p.m. shootout loss. Romania/Elena Vesnina (7), Russia, 6-3, 6-2. McCants and C Calvin Booth to Sacramento for F Portland defensive three second. A—20,385 Cara Black, Zimbabwe/Liezel Huber (1), U.S., def. Shelden Williams and G Bobby Brown. L.A. Lakers 44 10 .815 — (19,980). SPEED — NASCAR, Camping ESPN2 — Illinois St. at Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 30 23 .566 13½ Columbus 4, St. Louis 3 Chan Yung-jan, Taiwan/Sun Tiantian (8), China, 6- NEW YORK KNICKS—Acquired F Chris Wilcox from World Truck Series, pole quali- Niagara N.Y. Rangers 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 2, 6-2. Oklahoma City for F Malik Rose. Golden State 19 36 .345 25½ Suns 142, Clippers 119 L.A. Clippers 13 42 .236 31½ fying for San Bernardino NBA BASKETBALL Detroit 6, Nashville 2 OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER—Acquired G Thabo Sacramento 11 44 .200 33½ PHOENIX (142) County 200, at Fontana, Calif. 6 p.m. Washington 4, Montreal 3, SO RMK Championships & the Sefolosha from the Chicago Bulls for a 2009 first- Wednesday’s Games Hill 0-5 0-0 0, Stoudemire 15-20 12-13 42, Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 3 round draft pick. Waived C Mouhamed Sene. Denver 101, Philadelphia 89 O’Neal 8-10 0-0 16, Richardson 7-10 0-2 17, 4:30 p.m. ESPN — Dallas at Houston Thursday’s Games Cellular South Cup FOOTBALL Cleveland 93, Toronto 76 Nash 6-11 6-6 21, Barbosa 6-12 0-0 13, SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia 6, Buffalo 3 Thursday National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed OT Jordan Gross to Charlotte 103, Indiana 94 Amundson 2-5 0-0 4, Barnes 3-7 0-0 7, Dragic 5-7 Cup, pole qualifying for Auto ESPN — New Orleans at L.A. Pittsburgh 5, Montreal 4 At The Racquet Club of Memphis Minnesota 111, Miami 104 1-2 12, Dudley 4-5 0-0 9, Tucker 0-1 0-0 0, Lopez Carolina 6, N.Y. Islanders 2 Memphis, Tenn. a six-year contract. Chicago 113, Milwaukee 104 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 56-95 20-25 142. Club 500, at Fontana, Calif. Lakers Vancouver 5, Ottawa 2 Purse: Men, $1,226,500 (WT500) Women, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed CB Kelvin Hayden New Orleans 117, Orlando 85 L.A. CLIPPERS (119) Chicago 4, Florida 0 $220,000 (Intl.) to a five-year contract. Dallas 113, New Jersey 98 R.Davis 4-9 1-1 10, Thornton 14-27 5-9 33, New Jersey 3, Tampa Bay 2, SO Surface: Hard-IIndoor NEW YORK JETS—Signed CB Tyron Brackenridge, Atlanta 105, Sacramento 100 Jordan 3-4 3-8 9, Gordon 5-12 11-13 23, B.Davis North Florida 69, Florida Gulf Coast 59 Pat Perez 35-34—69 -2 Columbus 4, Toronto 3, SO Singles CB Marquice Cole, DE Sean Conover, LB Nate Portland 94, Memphis 90 6-14 0-0 14, Jones 6-9 4-4 20, Novak 3-9 0-1 8, South Alabama 63, Middle Tennessee 57 Chez Reavie 34-35—69 -2 Calgary 3, Minnesota 2, OT Men Harris and DT Nate Robinson to reserve-future Phoenix 142, L.A. Clippers 119 Collins 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 42-88 24-36 119. Tennessee St. 77, Tennessee Tech 74 Marc Turnesa 35-34—69 -2 St. Louis 2, Nashville 1, OT Second Round contracts. Waived LB David Bowens and LB Brad L.A. Lakers 129, Golden State 121 Phoenix 30 37 36 39 — 142 East Brian Davis 34-35—69 -2 Dallas 4, Edmonton 2 Radek Stepanek (5), Czech Republic, def. Stefan Kassell. Thursday’s Games L.A. Clippers 29 24 37 29 — 119 Duke 76, St. John’s 69 Jeff Quinney 33-36—69 -2 Atlanta at Phoenix, late Koubek, Austria, 6-2, 6-4. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Re-signed CB Nnamdi San Antonio 83, Detroit 79 3-Point Goals—Phoenix 10-21 (Nash 3-5, George Washington 90, St. Bonaventure 62 Jimmy Walker 35-34—69 -2 Los Angeles at San Jose, late Igor Kunitsyn, Russia, def. Philipp Petzschner, Asomugha to a three-year contract. Boston at Utah, late Richardson 3-5, Dudley 1-1, Dragic 1-1, Barbosa Long Island U. 85, St. Francis, Pa. 71 Shigeki Maruyama 36-34—70 -1 Friday’s Games Germany, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Designated LB Leroy Hill as Friday’s Games 1-3, Barnes 1-4, Hill 0-2), L.A. Clippers 11-23 Monmouth, N.J. 60, Robert Morris 57 Peter Lonard 36-34—70 -1 Tampa Bay at Carolina, 5 p.m. Juan Martin del Potro (2), Argentina, def. Ernests their franchise player. Orlando at Charlotte, 5 p.m. (Jones 4-6, Gordon 2-3, B.Davis 2-5, Novak 2-7, New Hampshire 63, Maine 54 Brad Adamonis 32-38—70 -1 Colorado at Washington, 5 p.m. Gulbis, Latvia, 6-3, 6-4. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Re-signed DT Ryan Toronto at New York, 5:30 p.m. R.Davis 1-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Quinnipiac 78, Fairleigh Dickinson 62 Kenny Perry 37-33—70 -1 Anaheim at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Christophe Rochus, Belgium, def. Mardy Fish (7), Sims. Dallas at Houston, 6 p.m. Phoenix 52 (Stoudemire 11), L.A. Clippers 50 Sacred Heart 101, Cent. Connecticut St. 67 Mike Weir 34-36—70 -1 Saturday’s Games U.S., 6-2, 6-4. TENNESSEE TITANS—Designated TE Bo Scaife as Sacramento at Memphis, 6 p.m. (Jordan 11). Assists—Phoenix 34 (Nash 12), L.A. St. Francis, NY 82, Bryant 66 Trevor Immelman 33-37—70 -1 Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, def. Chris Guccione, their franchise player. Washington at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Clippers 27 (B.Davis 7). Total Fouls—Phoenix 25, Villanova 82, Rutgers 72 Robert Allenby 33-37—70 -1 Chicago at Dallas, Noon Australia, 6-2, 7-6 (4). Canadian Football League Indiana at Minnesota, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers 23. Technicals—Phoenix defensive Wagner 70, Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 65 Mark Calcavecchia 34-36—70 -1 Ottawa at Montreal, 1 p.m. Dudi Sela, Israel, def. Florent Serra, France, 7-6 HAMILTON TIGER-CATS—Signed DB Chris Denver at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. three second 2, R.Davis 2. Ejected—R.Davis. A— Johnson Wagner 37-33—70 -1 Atlanta at San Jose, 2 p.m. (4), 7-6 (4). Thompson to a contract extension. Cleveland at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. 18,169 (19,060). Jonathan Byrd 34-36—70 -1 Phoenix at Los Angeles, 2 p.m. Andy Roddick (1), U.S., def. Robby Ginepri, U.S., 6- WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Traded LB Zeke Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 7 p.m. GOLF Vaughn Taylor 35-35—70 -1 N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 5 p.m. 2, 6-3. Moreno and a conditional 2009 draft pick to Atlanta at Portland, 8 p.m. Lakers 129, Warriors 121 PGA Tour Northern Trust Open Soren Hansen 33-37—70 -1 Boston at Florida, 5 p.m. Women Toronto for DE Riall Johnson. New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Vincent Johnson 34-36—70 -1 Anaheim at Columbus, 5 p.m. Quarterfinals HOCKEY L.A. LAKERS (129) Thursday Vancouver at Toronto, 5 p.m. National Hockey League Saturday’s Games At Riviera Country Club Matt Kuchar 35-35—70 -1 Victoria Azarenka (2), Belarus, def. Pauline Philadelphia at Miami, 1:30 p.m. Walton 2-6 1-1 5, Odom 8-15 6-8 22, Gasol 10-15 Michael Letzig 34-36—70 -1 New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Parmentier (8), France, 6-4, 6-2. ANAHEIM DUCKS—Recalled D Brian Salcido from 4-4 24, Bryant 9-22 10-12 30, Fisher 4-7 0-0 12, Los Angeles Detroit at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Iowa (AHL). Reassigned D Brett Festerling to Iowa. San Antonio at Washington, 6 p.m. Purse: $6.3 Million John Rollins 35-35—70 -1 Sabine Lisicki (6), Germany, def. Lucie Safarova New Orleans at Utah, 7 p.m. Ariza 7-12 0-0 17, Powell 5-6 6-6 16, Farmar 1-5 Graeme Mcdowell 35-35—70 -1 Nashville at St. Louis, 6:30 p.m. (3), Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4. CAROLINA HURRICANES—Placed F Justin 1-2 3, Vujacic 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 46-92 28-33 129. Yardage: 7,298 - Par: 71 (35-336) Calgary at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Williams on injured reserve. Recalled D Tim Sacramento at Dallas, 7 p.m. Partial First Round John Mallinger 35-35—70 -1 Anne Keothavong (4), Britain, def. Marina Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. GOLDEN STATE (121) Charlie Wi 35-35—70 -1 Sunday’s Games Erakovic, New Zealand, 6-2, 1-6, 6-2. Conboy from Albany (AHL). Jackson 10-24 2-2 24, Randolph 7-13 0-0 14, Note: Play Suspended Due To Darkness With Four Pittsburgh at Washington, 10:30 a.m. Quarterfinals COLORADO AVALANCHE—Recalled D Darcy Sunday’s Games Golfers Still On The Course. The Round Will Be Justin Leonard 34-36—70 -1 Chicago at Indiana, 10 a.m. Turiaf 6-7 1-1 13, Ellis 7-18 1-1 15, Crawford 6-10 Brian Gay 36-34—70 -1 Colorado at Carolina, 1 p.m. Philipp Petzschner, Germany/Alexander Peya, Campbell from Lake Erie (AHL). 8-9 23, Maggette 10-16 3-4 24, Belinelli 2-2 0-0 Completed Friday Morning. Boston at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. Austria, def. Paul Hanley/Jordan Kerr (3), DALLAS STARS—Recalled F Ray Sawada from New York at Toronto, 10 a.m. Phil Mickelson 31-32—63 -8 Cameron Beckman 35-35—70 -1 Boston at Phoenix, 12:30 p.m. 6, Watson 0-2 2-2 2, Davidson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals Joe Ogilvie 34-36—70 -1 Minnesota at Chicago, 5 p.m. Australia, 6-4, 6-4. Manitoba (AHL). 48-93 17-19 121. Scott Mccarron 31-33—64 -7 Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Recalled D Anssi Salmela Denver at Milwaukee, 3 p.m. Dean Wilson 30-36—66 -5 Richard S. Johnson 35-35—70 -1 Charlotte at Houston, 3 p.m. L.A. Lakers 30 32 30 37 — 129 Rocco Mediate 34-36—70 -1 from Lowell (AHL). Miami at Orlando, 3:30 p.m. Golden State 34 34 26 27 — 121 Jim Furyk 33-33—66 -5 David Duval 33-37—70 -1 TRANSACTIONS American Hockey League L.A. Clippers at Portland, 4 p.m. 3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 9-21 (Fisher 4-7, Ariza Dustin Johnson 34-32—66 -5 Nicholas Thompson 35-36—71 E SOFTBALL BASEBALL HARTFORD WOLF PACK—Released F Matt L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 5 p.m. 3-5, Bryant 2-3, Vujacic 0-2, Farmar 0-2, Odom 0- Luke Donald 32-34—66 -5 Stuart Appleby 35-36—71 E SWAC softball standings American League Stefanishion. Detroit at Cleveland, 6 p.m. 2), Golden State 8-19 (Crawford 3-6, Belinelli 2-2, Andres Romero 32-34—66 -5 Nick Watney 34-37—71 E As of Feb. 15 CLEVELAND INDIANS—Acquired RHP Juan Salas MANITOBA MOOSE—Recalled D Travis Ramsey Jackson 2-8, Maggette 1-1, Ellis 0-2). Fouled Out— K.J. Choi 32-34—66 -5 from Tampa Bay for INF Isaias Velasquez. from Victoria (ECHL). Maggette. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 54 (Gasol 13), John Merrick 34-32—66 -5 Troy Matteson 36-35—71 E SWAC ALL NBA Boxes Jeff Maggert 37-34—71 E W L Pct. W L T Pct. Designated 3B Andy Marte for assignment. PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Announced G Kevin Regan Golden State 44 (Randolph 12). Assists—L.A. Fred Couples 34-33—67 -4 Tim Wilkinson 35-36—71 E KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Claimed INF Tug Hulett has been reassigned to Alaska (ECHL). Spurs 83, Pistons 79 Lakers 33 (Bryant 9), Golden State 27 (Jackson Brandt Snedeker 33-34—67 -4 Nick O’hern 35-36—71 E CSI 8 2 .800 12 4 2 .750 off waivers from Seattle. Designated LHP Neal ECHL 9). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 17, Golden State 28. Kevin Na 32-35—67 -4 SLCC 9 3 .750 12 5 0 .706 Musser for assignment. ECHL—Suspended Las Vegas F Peter Ferraro for SAN ANTONIO (83) Technicals—Odom, L.A. Lakers defensive three Ernie Els 35-36—71 E Finley 3-5 0-0 8, Duncan 7-19 4-6 18, Bonner 5- Tommy Armour III 34-33—67 -4 Stephen Ames 35-36—71 E North Idaho 10 4 .714 12 9 0 .571 TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Assigned RHP Brian Burres two games and fined him an undisclosed amount second, Jackson, Golden State defensive three Jeff Klauk 32-35—67 -4 Southern Nevada 4 4 .500 7 6 0 .538 and LHP Reid Santos outright to Las Vegas (PCL). as a result of his actions in a Feb. 18 game at 11 0-0 15, Parker 7-20 5-7 19, Mason 4-11 0-0 8, second. A—20,007 (19,596). George Mcneill 35-36—71 E Bowen 1-2 4-4 6, Thomas 2-5 0-0 4, Oberto 0-0 1- Ryuji Imada 34-33—67 -4 Scott Verplank 35-36—71 E Western Nevada 4 4 .500 4 4 0 .500 National League Idaho. 2 1, Hairston 0-1 0-0 0, Hill 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 31- D.J. Trahan 33-34—67 -4 Steve Lowery 35-36—71 E Snow 1 5 .167 2 9 0 .182 ATLANTA BRAVES—Agreed to terms with OF Jeff Eastern Professional Hockey League 76 14-19 83. Men’s College Scores Todd Hamilton 33-34—67 -4 Aaron Baddeley 32-39—71 E CNCC 0 10 .000 0 10 0 .000 Francoeur on a one-year contract. DANBURY MAD HATTERS—Traded D Eric Lind to DETROIT (79) Far West Kirk Triplett 32-35—67 -4 Mathew Goggin 34-37—71 E HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with RHP Hudson Valley for F Scott Horvath. Prince 3-10 2-4 8, McDyess 6-9 1-2 13, Wallace California 78, Oregon 60 Briny Baird 32-35—67 -4 John Senden 37-34—71 E Fernando Nieve on a one-year contract. HUDSON VALLEY BEARS—Signed F Frankie 4-17 1-1 11, Stuckey 1-3 0-0 2, Iverson 13-28 5-6 Denver 55, Louisiana-Lafayette 51 Paul Azinger 31-36—67 -4 Steve Pate 36-35—71 E TENNIS WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with Loftus. 31, Hamilton 2-10 0-0 4, Maxiell 4-5 2-5 10. Gonzaga 91, Loyola Marymount 54 Tim Clark 32-36—68 -3 Heath Slocum 37-35—72 +1 WTA Tour Barclays Dubai OF Lastings Milledge, 2B Anderson Hernandez, LACROSSE Totals 33-82 11-18 79. Idaho St. 63, Montana St. 56 Brandt Jobe 32-36—68 -3 Ben Crane 35-37—72 +1 INF Alberto Gonzalez, RHP Jason Bergmann and National Lacrosse League San Antonio 20 25 19 19 — 83 Oral Roberts 64, S. Utah 46 Steve Elkington 31-37—68 -3 Martin Laird 36-36—72 +1 Championships LHP Mike O’Connor on one-year contracts. MINNESOTA SWARM—Acquired F Aaron Wilson Detroit 24 16 18 21 — 79 Oregon St. 66, Stanford 54 Ben Curtis 34-34—68 -3 Padraig Harrington 34-38—72 +1 Thursday American Association and a conditional draft pick from Rochester 3-Point Goals—San Antonio 7-14 (Bonner 5-8, Portland 74, Pepperdine 45 Retief Goosen 33-35—68 -3 Mark Wilson 36-36—72 +1 At Dubai Tennis Stadium GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Signed RHP Jose Knighthawks for F Craig Point and F Dean Hill. Finley 2-3, Mason 0-3), Detroit 2-12 (Wallace 2-6, Portland St. 77, N. Colorado 74 Charley Hoffman 31-37—68 -3 Jerry Kelly 34-38—72 +1 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cordero. Signed F Rory McDade. Prince 0-1, Hamilton 0-2, Iverson 0-3). Fouled Weber St. 69, Montana 58 Chris Dimarco 31-37—68 -3 Cliff Kresge 36-36—72 +1 Purse: $2 million (Premier) SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS—Released RHP MOTORSPORTS Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 50 (Duncan Southwest Woody Austin 33-35—68 -3 Tom Pernice, Jr. 36-36—72 +1 Surface: Hard-OOutdoor Daniel Welch. NASCAR—Suspended crew member for Jeremy 18), Detroit 56 (McDyess 13). Assists—San North Texas 95, Louisiana-Monroe 80 Bo Van Pelt 33-35—68 -3 David Berganio, Jr. 34-38—72 +1 Singles SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Signed RHP Nick Mayfield’s team, Paul Chodora, indefinitely for vio- Antonio 17 (Parker 11), Detroit 20 (Stuckey 8). W. Kentucky 78, Ark.-Little Rock 69 Ryan Moore 34-34—68 -3 Bryce Molder 35-37—72 +1 Quarterfinals Singleton. lating NASCAR’s new substance abuse policy. Total Fouls—San Antonio 16, Detroit 15. Midwest Rich Beem 33-35—68 -3 Vijay Singh 35-37—72 +1 Kaia Kanepi (16), Estonia, def. Elena Vesnina, WICHITA WINGNUTS—Signed OF/LHP Blake SOCCER Technicals—San Antonio defensive three second. IUPUI 57, IPFW 55 Geoff Ogilvy 33-35—68 -3 Chad Campbell 35-37—72 +1 Russia, 6-3, 7-5. Gailen, RHP Doug Hurn, 1B/OF Steve Pearson Major League Soccer A—22,076 (22,076). Michigan 74, Minnesota 62 Carl Pettersson 34-34—68 -3 Charles Howell III 34-38—72 +1 Virginie Razzano, France, def. Vera Zvonareva (5), and RHP Justin Young. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC—Signed D Evan Brown. Oakland, Mich. 77, W. Illinois 52 Steve Stricker 34-34—68 -3 Angel Cabrera 35-37—72 +1 Russia, 7-6 (7), 7-5. Can-AAm League TENNIS UMKC 61, Centenary 59 Rory Sabbatini 33-35—68 -3 Eric Axley 37-35—72 +1 Venus Williams (6), U.S., def. Elena Dementieva WORCESTER TORNADOES—Signed INF Mike USTA—Named Tracy Austin special consultant for Wednesday’s Late NBA Boxes Wisconsin 68, Indiana 51 Jason Gore 35-34—69 -2 Bob Estes 33-39—72 +1 (4), Russia, 6-3, 6-3. MacMillan. player development. South Jeev M. Singh 34-35—69 -2 Serena Williams (1), U.S., def. Ana Ivanovic (8), BASKETBALL COLLEGES Hawks 105, Kings 100 Appalachian St. 70, UNC Greensboro 69 Hunter Mahan 34-35—69 -2 Serbia, 6-4, 6-4. National Basketball Association AKRON—Named Shane Montgomery offensive ATLANTA (105) Charlotte 65, Xavier 60 Brian Bateman 33-36—69 -2 Doubles BOSTON CELTICS—Recalled G J.R. Giddens from coordinator-tight ends coach and Walt Harris M.Williams 2-8 1-2 6, Smith 5-14 2-3 12, Horford Coll. of Charleston 81, Georgia Southern 68 Will Mackenzie 34-35—69 -2 HOCKEY Quarterfinals Utah (NBADL). Traded C Patrick O’Bryant to the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks 7-12 4-6 18, Johnson 7-19 4-6 20, Bibby 10-19 5- ETSU 66, S.C.-Upstate 61 Bubba Watson 35-34—69 -2 Maria Kirilenko, Russia/Agnieszka Radwanska, Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team deal that coach. 9 29, Pachulia 2-4 2-2 6, Evans 2-7 3-4 9, Law 0- Elon 72, W. Carolina 66 Michael Allen 33-36—69 -2 NHL Poland, def. Akgul Amanmuradova, sent G Will Solomon to the Sacramento Kings WASHINGTON—Named Dan Cozzetto offensive 1 0-0 0, Jones 2-4 1-2 5, West 0-0 0-0 0. Totals Fla. International 87, Troy 86 Bill Haas 34-35—69 -2 All Times MST Uzbekistan/Chuang Chia-jung, Taiwan, 4-6, 6-4, and a future conditional second-round draft pick line coach. Promoted Doug Nussmeier to offen- 37-88 22-34 105. Louisiana Tech 84, Houston Baptist 47 Oliver Wilson 33-36—69 -2 EASTERN 10-7 tiebreak. from Sacramento in exchange for cash considera- sive coordinator. SACRAMENTO (100) New Orleans 73, Arkansas St. 63 Brendon De Jonge 33-36—69 -2 ATLANTIC W L OT PTS GF GA Samantha Stosur/Rennae Stubbs (3), Australia, tions to Boston. Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach, university agree on new contract LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech and coach Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 83-79 Sign-ups are open to players from Jerome, Mike Leach agreed Thursday on a new contract Thursday night. The Spurs broke a three-game Lincoln and Gooding counties and players after months of contentious negotiations. road losing streak, while the Pistons dropped to Sports Shorts must attend one the registration and skill Leach signed the contract shortly after he 2-10 at home in the past six weeks. assessment times at the Jerome Recreation and Kent Hance, the university’s chancellor, Allen Iverson led all scorers with 31 points, Note: Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] District office. met for about two hours Thursday afternoon to and Antonio McDyess added 13 points and 13 Sessions for softball include 9-11:30 on hammer out an agreement. Hance said the rebounds. Saturday (ages 9-10) and 11:30-2 p.m. on negotiating part lasted only about 15 minutes. M AGIC V ALLEY Saturday (ages 11-14). Baseball times are 9- “Me and my family are thrilled to death that C YCLING 11:30 a.m. on Saturday (ages 9-10), 11:30 a.m. we’re going to be in Lubbock for another five USBC Doubles tourney set to 2 p.m. on Saturday (ages 11-12) and 5-7 p.m. years,” Leach said at an evening news confer- Cavendish wins stage, Leipheimer leads on Feb. 24 (ages 9-12). Players need to bring ence. “I appreciate Chancellor Hance and JEROME — The Eighth Annual Jerome USBC their birth certificate, a glove, tennis shoes and Gerald (Myers’) efforts to allow us to stay here PASO ROBLES, Calif. — Mark Cavendish Doubles Tournament will be held March 7-8 a parent or guardian. The cost is $50, plus $10 and the opportunity to be here to coach the won a stage for the second straight day and and 14-15. Multiple entries are allowed and for new pants. Red Raiders for many years to come.” two-time defending champion Levi cash prizes will be awarded. Entry forms are Information: Chris Bragg at 324-3585 or Weeks ago, Leach and Tech essentially set- Leipheimer kept his race lead for the fourth available at area bowling alleys. Darcie Bobrowski 324-2346 or tled on the financial terms of a five-year, $12.7 straight day Thursday after the fifth stage of Information: Jerome Bowl at 324-5292 or http://www.leaguelineup.com/northsidebase- million deal. But Leach took issue with several the Tour of California. Brenda Alftin at 404-1213 or [email protected]. ball. clauses the school added when the sides were Cavendish completed the 134.3-mile road trading proposals. race — the longest stage in the event — from North Side holds registration Father/Son Baseball Clinic nears Visalia to Paso Robles in 5 hours, 7 minutes and 28 seconds. He beat Tom Boonen for the JEROME — North Side Baseball and Softball HAILEY — The Wood River NBA second straight day. will hold registration for the 2009 seasons this Baseball/Softball Association is holding a Duncan lifts Spurs past Pistons Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance month. The season runs from late March to one-day Father/Son Baseball Clinic on Armstrong, who began the day in fourth early June. Saturday at Wood River High School. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Tim Duncan had place, finished 19th in the main field. Cal Ripken Baseball is for ages 9-12 (as of Information: http://www.woodriverbase- 18 points and 18 rebounds and Tony Parker Armstrong remained 30 seconds behind April 30) and Babe Ruth Softball is for ages 9-14 ball.com. added 19 points and 11 assists and the San Leipheimer. (as of Dec. 31, 2008). — Staff and wire reports Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Friday, February 20, 2009 Sports 5 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE Shaq, IZE DOESN T MEAN EVERYTHING other big S ’ names stay put FOR O-LINEMEN at trade Alabama’s Smith deadline The Associated Press one of top rated Shaquille O’Neal and all the other big names stayed put on players in draft trade deadline day, with own- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — ers perhaps scared of making Andre Smith has the highest moves that added salary in an profile among offensive line- uncertain economic climate. men at this week’s NFL’s The Cleveland Cavaliers annual scouting combine. were among the suitors that Herman Johnson still car- reportedly reached out to ries more weight. Phoenix to inquire about Smith, the tackle, and O’Neal, but they couldn’t Johnson, the guard, are two close a deal for him or any of the top rated players at other big man they sought to their respective positions battle defending NBA cham- and could plug major holes pion Boston. for teams in need of pass Amare Stoudemire and protection and run blocking Vince Carter headlined the — if they can answer some stars who had space on the big questions this week. rumor mill in recent weeks For Smith, projected by but went nowhere, with some to be the top pick in teams having to balance a April’s draft, it comes down player’s impact on the court to the subtleties of playing with his effect on the wallet. right tackle or left. “If anybody hasn’t figured For Johnson, it’s all about out that the economy is hit- the pounds. ting every company in the “I’ve lost more than 20 country and in the world, pounds since the Senior they’re not very bright,” Dallas Bowl,” Johnson said after owner Mark Cuban said weighing in at 364 on Wednesday. “Of course it’s hit- Thursday. “Some people said AP photo ting everybody and every- to drop some weight and Alabama offensive lineman Andre Smith talks about his football draft prospects during a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in body has to be considerate of show them what I could do.” Indianapolis, Thursday. it.” Johnson has done his part. The Suns were believed to But showing off isn’t a nor- be one of the teams consider- mal activity at the combine, “I’ve lost more than ing financial-based moves where many top prospects Panthers’ Peppers gets franchise tag during a disappointing sea- skip the workouts and opt 20 pounds since the son. But after Phoenix fired instead to showcase their The Associated Press scheme for a team that backer Leroy Hill of Seattle; Terry Porter on Monday and skills on college campuses. Senior Bowl. Some plays a 3-4 defense. and offensive tackle Max scored 140 points in consecu- Smith may be the excep- people said to drop Julius Peppers was The move came on the Starks of Pittsburgh. tive wins under new coach tion because he hasn’t yet slapped with the franchise final day for teams to apply Meanwhile, All-Pro cor- Alvin Gentry, owner Robert decided whether to partici- some weight and player tag by Carolina on a franchise designation, nerback Nnamdi Sarver gave the go-ahead to pate in Saturday’s drills, Thursday, making it more which keeps a player under Asomugha re-signed with keep the team together. something that could help show them what I difficult for the star defen- the control of his current Oakland, avoiding the fran- “We could have made scouts determine where he sive end to get his wish and team for an average salary chise tag he had last season moves to save money and, should play. could do.” leave the Panthers. of the top five players at his by agreeing to a three-year given the economy and our The distinction could be — Herman Johnson, The tag was applied after position. Overall, 14 of the contract that’s thought to be payroll, that would have been huge. former LSU guard the Panthers agreed on a NFL’s 32 teams protected the richest ever given to a understandable,” general Right now, Smith is pro- new contract with left tackle players with the franchise defensive back. It’s value is manager Steve Kerr said, “but who weighed in at jected by some to be the No. Jordan Gross. That cleared tag. estimated at $30 million. he stepped up and allowed us 1 pick in April’s draft, but the 364 pounds Thursday the way for Carolina to use In addition to Peppers, But the most intriguing to move forward with what we money and higher draft Scouts may now have the team’s only franchise tag among those tagged on move involves Peppers, the have.” picks are usually spent on another question to ponder. on Peppers, who had 14½ Thursday were cornerback second overall pick in the The only top contender to the coveted left tackles, who Smith was suspended sacks last season but Dunta Robinson of 2002 draft. His big season make an upgrade was protect a right-handed quar- from Alabama’s bowl game expressed his desire to leave Houston; tight end Bo followed a 2007 in which he Orlando, which landed Rafer terback’s blindside. So if they after it was reported he had the Panthers and their 4-3 Scaife of Tennessee; line- had just 2½ sacks. Alston from determine Smith is a better dealings with an agent. That Houston in a fit on the right side, his draft is a violation of NCAA rules to Coach Saban about it, and in the draft, about 30 pounds such as “The House,” given three-team stock could slip and his and could have ended his he thought it was best to pro- heavier than any of the other to him by former LSU team- deal that also childhood dreams may take college eligibility though tect the team. I hurt, I cried, I roughly 330 players at the mate Marcus Spears included a hit. coach Nick Saban said he shed some tears, I talked to combine. That could give because, well, Spears Memphis. “It’s true, I asked my dad would have welcomed Smith my teammates about it. But teams a formidable interior thought he was as big as a The Magic when I was in 6th grade, back for his senior season. it had nothing to do with an presence to block the house. needed a going into seventh grade, On Thursday, Smith, for agent.” increasingly bulky group of Apparently, it’s in the point guard what was the highest paid the first time, denied the sus- Smith wouldn’t elaborate defensive tackles that stuff genes. to replace position in the NFL,” Smith pension was related to an on what the indiscretion the run. His birth weight, 15 All-Star Alston said. “He told me.” agent, saying instead he had- was. But 364 is paltry compared pounds, 14 ounces, is con- Jameer Smith then grew to be 6- n’t chosen Alvin Keels to rep- Johnson is an intriguing to his freshman reporting sidered the Louisiana record Nelson, who they announced foot-4, 332 pounds and resent him until two weeks prospect for another reason: weight at LSU, 411. and the doctor who deliv- had season-ending shoulder honed his skills into those ago. Sheer size. So Johnson is accustomed ered Johnson still calls on his injury Thursday. needed to be an elite NFL “It was just a bad deci- At 6-foot-8, 364 pounds, he to the stares, questions and birthday to remind him that Also: tackle. sion,” he said. “I went to talk is easily the largest linemen even the weighty nicknames mark has not been broken. • The Chicago Bulls traded unhappy guard Larry Hughes to the New York Knicks for Tim Thomas, Jerome James and Anthony Roberson. Rodriguez ducks follow-up Chicago also traded guard ‘Lefty’ comes to life at Riviera Thabo Sefolosha to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a questions on drug use LOS ANGELES — With a 2009 first-round draft pick. flop shot that was amazing • The Knicks also acquired TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Tuesday, he said a cousin even by his standards, Phil Chris Wilcox from Oklahoma Rodriguez ducked follow-up injected him with “boli,” a Mickelson took a step City for Malik Rose and cash questions about his drug use, drug obtained in the toward shaking off his West considerations in a swap of refusing to address a report Dominican Republic that Coast doldrums Thursday forwards with expiring con- identifying the cousin the Rodriguez believes led to a with his best round ever at tracts. Yankees star claims injected positive steroids test in base- Riviera. • The Minnesota him with a banned substance. ball’s anonymous 2003 survey. From 40 yards behind the Timberwolves shipped “I’m not talking about it Rodriguez wouldn’t identify 10th green, his ball buried Rashad McCants and center anymore,” Rodriguez said the cousin, reported by in the rough and his land- Calvin Booth to Sacramento Thursday. ESPN.com to be Yuri Sucart of ing area no bigger than a for forward Shelden Williams The slugger also wouldn’t Miami. hub cap, Mickelson’s barely and point guard Bobby discuss Major League Property records show cleared the bunker and set- Brown. Baseball’s attempt to inter- Sucart lives in Miami. At the tled 6 feet from the hole to • The Boston Celtics traded view him about his tainted house listed as his residence, a start his day with a birdie. center Patrick O’Bryant to past. man and woman drove onto It sent him to an 8-under Toronto as part of a three- “I’d rather not get into that,” the grounds just after noon 63 and a one-shot lead at AP photo team trade also involving he said. and quickly closed the gate the Northern Trust Open, a Defending champion Phil Mickelson drives on the No. 2 tee during the Sacramento. The Celtics The three-time AL MVP behind them. round Mickelson desper- first round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera acquired a future conditional met with Yankees owner The man rolled down his ately needed after one of Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Thursday. second-round draft pick from George Steinbrenner and window and did not answer the worst starts to his the Kings, who received guard worked out on the main field questions, saying only “we career. Pebble Beach winner Championship, believing Will Solomon from Toronto at New York’s spring training have dogs.” A small cocker “It was one of the better Dustin Johnson, Jim Furyk, his reconstructed left knee and cash considerations from camp. Fans applauded and spaniel could be seen and shots I’ve hit this year,” K.J. Choi and Luke Donald. and his game are good Boston. shouted encouragement, and heard barking on the proper- Mickelson said. enough to win. The Kings also waived critical shouts were at a mini- ty. Scott McCarron, so WOODS TO RETURN NEXT “I’m now ready to play Mikki Moore after continuing mum. The man was at the house intimidated by Riviera WEEK AT MATCH PLAY again,” Woods said. their salary cap purge with “The relief was just putting about 15 minutes before driv- when he played at UCLA LOS ANGELES — Eight The Match Play their third trade in a week. the uniform back on and run- ing off alone in the vehicle to that he wondered if he months after winning the Championship in Tucson, Sacramento sent Brad Miller ning out there with my team- avoid reporters waiting out- could ever break 70, birdied U.S. Open on one good leg, Ariz., begins Wednesday. and John Salmons to the Bulls mates,” Rodriguez said. “No side. Earlier, a woman walking his last hole for a 64 to give a healthy Tiger Woods is Players whom Woods has on Wednesday for Andres matter what happens and on the property refused to himself another chance at a returning to golf. beaten so often while com- Nocioni, Drew Gooden, what has occurred in my life, answer questions or identify tournament where he has Woods said on his Web piling 65 victories were Michael Ruffin and Cedric the baseball field is where I herself behind the gate when twice played in the final site Thursday that he will happy to hear he was com- Simmons. The Kings immedi- feel most comfortable.” asked by The Associated group without winning. defend his title next week in ing back. ately sent Ruffin to Portland During his news conference Press. The group at 66 included the Accenture Match Play — The Associated Press for Ike Diogu and cash. SPORTS 6 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009 TIMES-NEWS, TWIN FALLS, IDAHO NATION & WORLD FBI tracks down financier in fraud case Mexico: WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday, the clear how much of the $8 bil- car driven by Stanford’s girl- though federal agents con- Exodus of Texas financier R. Allen SEC accused lion was lost and how much friend. The agent spoke to tinue to investigate the case. Stanford was tracked down Stanford, investors might recover. Stanford, who was riding in The fallout from the fraud Thursday in Virginia, where two other Until regulators got help the passenger side, the offi- case is already rattling FBI agents served him with executives Thursday from the FBI, the cial said. The agent handed around the global financial migrants legal papers in a multibil- and three of SEC had not been able to Stanford the SEC complaint, system. lion-dollar fraud case. his compa- find Stanford. a federal court order freezing Venezuela on Thursday FBI agents, acting at the nies with A law enforcement official, Stanford’s assets and anoth- seized a failed bank con- declines request of the Securities and committing speaking on condition of er order naming a receiver. trolled by Stanford after a Exchange Commission, Stanford an $8 billion anonymity, said the billion- Stanford told the agent he run on deposits there, MEXICO CITY (AP) — served Stanford court orders fraud that aire was served Thursday understood and would make while clients were prevent- Migration from Mexico, and other documents, the lured investors with promis- afternoon by an agent who arrangements to surrender ed from withdrawing their mainly to the United States, FBI and the SEC said. es of improbable and unsub- had staked out a location in his passport, the official money from Stanford has fallen dramatically as Stanford is not under stantiated high returns on Fredericksburg, Va. said. International Bank and its fewer Mexicans leave their arrest and is not in custody. certificates of deposit and Around 1:45 p.m., the Stanford has not been affiliates in a half-dozen country to look for work In a civil complaint other investments. It’s not agent spotted Stanford in a charged with any crime, other countries. abroad amid a global economic downturn, the government said Thursday. The net outflow of Mexicans — both legal and Strains illegal — declined by over 50 percent in the 12 months ending in August 2008, compared threaten the same period a year earlier, said the Eduardo Sojo, presi- Unusual attraction dent of the board of Mexico’s National Statistics, military Herold gave her permission Geography and Information Chimpanzee had to say hello. Institute. Paul described Herold as Sojo attributed the net drop readiness bond with owner being more aggravated than in migration to tough eco- upset about the incident, and nomic conditions abroad WASHINGTON (AP) — By John Christoffersen said she had to get rabies motivating Mexicans to stay For the third consecutive Associated Press writer shots because Herold was at home, rather than year, a classified Pentagon slow in producing Travis’ Mexicans in other countries assessment has concluded STAMFORD, Conn. — medical records. returning to their homeland. there’s a significant risk that Travis the chimpanzee’s rela- “My impression was she “There is declining tenden- the U.S. military could not tionship with his owner was was more like, ‘Oh, this is cy of people going abroad, but respond quickly and fully closer than those of some gonna be a pain in the neck,’’’ we have not detected, up to to any new crisis, The married couples. Paul said. now, any increase in people Associated Press has Sandra Herold gave him Paul said she reported the returning to the country,’’ learned. the finest food, and wine in incident to police but Sojo said. The latest risk assess- long-stemmed glasses. They received no follow-up calls. Sojo also said a recent sur- ment, drawn up by Adm. took baths together and cud- “I told them this was seri- vey of “leading indicators’’ Mike Mullen, chairman of dled in the bed they shared. ous,’’ said Paul, who spoke by suggests that the number of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Travis brushed the lonely phone from New York, where Mexicans planning to emi- comes despite recent secu- widow’s hair each night and she was visiting relatives. “If it grate in the future is also rity gains in Iraq and plans pined for her when she was was a child, it could have dropping. He did not provide for troop cuts there. away. ripped the hand off or an arm details of that survey. The assessment finds If she left the house alone, out a socket.’’ He said the net outflow of that the U.S. continues to Travis would give her a kiss. In an earlier interview on Mexicans — those leaving the face persistent terrorist “If I left with someone NBC’s “Today’’ show, Paul country minus those return- threats, and the military is Travis would get upset,’’ said, “I honestly believe if ing from abroad — dropped still stretched and strained Herold said Wednesday. they had followed through, to 204,000 people between from long and repeated Experts say the unusually maybe the laws would have August 2007 and August 2008. tours to the warfront. human relationship would AP photos been changed sooner and That was down from 455,000 Senior military officials have been confusing for any In this Oct. 20, 2003, photo, Travis, a 10-year-old chimpanzee, sits in the this other woman wouldn’t for the year ending in August spoke about the report on animal. It may have also be in the hospital, fighting for 2007. condition of anonymity played a role in Travis’ savage corner of his playroom at the home of Sandy and Jerome Herold in her life now.’’ The number of returning because it is a classified attack Monday on Herold’s Stamford, Conn. Herold did not return a call Mexicans was roughly the document. Prepared every friend, 55-year-old Charla seeking comment Thursday same over the two periods, year, and routinely deliv- Nash of Stamford. about Paul’s claims. Police say declining slightly to 450,000 ered to Congress with the “This is a crazy relation- they have no record of com- by late 2008, from 478,000 in budget, the risk assessment ship,’’ said Stephen Rene plaints, aside from a 2003 the 2007 period. paints a broad picture of Tello, executive director of incident where Travis the security threats and Primarily Primates, a sanctu- escaped from a vehicle and hotspots around the world ary for chimps in Texas. “He led police on a two-hour and the U.S. military’s abili- was probably very bonded downtown chase before he Parliament ty to deal with them. Mullen with her. I can kind of see it in was caught. has delivered it to Defense his eyes this is his surrogate Authorities have not said Secretary Robert Gates. mother.’’ whether Herold will face wants U.S. to Gates will send an accom- And chimps like 14-year- criminal charges. panying report to Congress old Travis, who was shot and Connecticut state law vacate air base outlining what the military killed by police, protect their allowed her to own the chimp is doing to address the risks. mates and turf. as a pet, though several state BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) This year’s assessment “If there is another person leaders are calling for tighter — Kyrgyzstan’s parliament finds many of the same entering his space, he might restrictions in the wake of voted Thursday to close a key global security issues as consider it a threat to his ter- Sandra Herold, owner of Travis the chimpanzee, speaks to reporters in Monday’s attack. U.S. air base in the country — previous years — ranging ritory, or even his mate,’’ Tello Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday. Herold, who was known to a move that could hamper from terrorist organiza- said. buckle Travis in her car for President Barack Obama’s tions and unstable govern- Police say Travis attacked hands, requiring more than Monday’s attack was not rides and dress him in base- efforts to increase the number ments to the potential for Nash when she arrived at the seven hours of surgery by the first time Travis bit some- ball shirts, tried to rescue of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. high-tech cyber attacks. house to help lure the chimp four teams of doctors to sta- one, a former Stamford resi- Nash by stabbing Travis and Deputies voted 78-1 with It also reflects the back into Herold’s house. bilize her. She was transferred dent now living in Atlanta hitting him with a shovel. “I two abstentions for the gov- Pentagon’s ongoing strug- Herold speculated that Travis in critical condition Thursday said Thursday. stabbed something I raised as ernment-backed bill to can- gle to maintain a military was being protective of her to the Cleveland Clinic, Leslie Mostel Paul told The a son,’’ she said Wednesday. cel the lease agreement on that can respond to threats and attacked Nash because which two months ago per- Associated Press the chimp It’s not known why the the Manas air base, a transit from other countries, while she had a different hairstyle, formed the nation’s first suc- grabbed her hand and bit it chimp suddenly attacked. point for 15,000 troops and honing newer counterin- was driving a different car cessful face transplant. hard enough to draw blood in Herold has given differing 500 tons of cargo each month surgency techniques to and held a stuffed toy in front Hospital officials say Nash 1996, while the animal was accounts on whether she to and from Afghanistan. The battle more unconvention- of her face to get the chimp’s is being treated for her sitting in Herold’s car in a treated the agitated chimp move follows Russia’s offer of al dangers, such as suicide attention. injuries and it’s unknown if Stamford office parking lot. with Xanax, an anti-anxiety $2.15 billion in aid and loans bombers and lethal road- Nash suffered massive she will be a candidate for a Paul said she had tried to drug that had not been pre- to the impoverished Central side bombs. injuries to her face and face transplant. shake Travis’ hand after scribed for him. Asian country. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in Poland for NATO talks, said the United AROUND THE NATION States would consider paying more rent to continue using Blagojevich is accused of try- geous, noting that what California needs.’’ the state’s budget through the strategic base. Speaking I LLINOIS ing to sell the Senate Democrats compromised on Both houses of the June 2010. The Senate began after the parliament vote in Black pastors to ask appointment. their opposition to deep Legislature got the bare min- debating before dawn Kyrgyzstan, Gates said he A Burris spokeswoman spending cuts and some imum of votes to reach the Thursday after a moderate considers talks still open over Burris to resign didn’t immediately return a Republican lawmakers set two-thirds requirement Republican, Sen. Abel the future of the base. CHICAGO — A Chicago phone message. aside their opposition to tax needed to pass the package, Maldonado of Santa Maria, Russia has denied pushing minister tells The Associated increases. which includes $12.8 billion agreed to provide the final Kyrgyzstan to shut the base, Press he and other black pas- “Now, instead of worrying in tax hikes, $15.1 billion in vote. but U.S. officials were skepti- tors who previously support- C ALIFORNIA every day only about IOUs cuts, billions in borrowing — The Associated Press cal. ed U.S. Sen. Roland Burris Schwarzenegger to and about red ink, we can and measures intended to now plan to ask him to start moving California for- stimulate the state’s econo- resign. sign budget legislation ward once again,’’ he said. my. LOOSE DENTURES? The minister spoke SACRAMENTO — “This action to solve our $42 If the economy doesn’t Thursday on condition of California lawmakers passed billion deficit was difficult worsen considerably, the anonymity because a meet- a massive tax increase but courageous and just plan is intended to balance Now you can have what you crave! ing with Burris hadn’t yet Thursday along with making been scheduled. billions in spending cuts, Many of the city’s black ending a grueling week of With new mini dental implant pastors supported seating negotiations over closing the technology you can enjoy Burris because of his scan- state’s $42 billion budget secure eating comfort again. dal-free reputation — even deficit. though he was appointed by The package of bills was In one short procedure you can have a then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich sent to Gov. 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