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By Andrea Jackson Times-News but on Friday jail, Gooding County Deputy significant likelihood that Times-News writer denied the lawsuit’s allegations. Justin Kimball allegedly injured Jeramie Scott Caster may injure roads fight An official response has yet to be him with physical force, possibly himself, or seek to take his own A new federal lawsuit accuses filed with the court. along with other unnamed peo- life,” according to the suit. Gooding County Sheriff Shaun According to the April 16 suit ple, the lawsuit states. “Jeramie Scott Caster’s death Governor yet to gain Gough of negligence for a jail from Caster’s mother, Penny The sheriff’s office never fin- was the result of wrongdoing, inmate suicide two years ago. Watson of Wendell, Caster fatal- ished booking Caster, nor did gross negligence, recklessness, Two county jail inmates have ly hanged himself with a tele- they medically assess him, and conduct that was an extreme full support from committed suicide using a tele- phone cord attached to a pay according to the lawsuit. deviation from the reasonable phone cord within the last phone in his jail cell after “While in the custody of the standards.” conservative House decade, according to the civil Hagerman police arrested him Gooding County sheriff, Jeramie Gooding County Deputy rights suit, including Jeramie for driving under the influence of Scott Caster made disclosures … Christine Velasquez allegedly By Jared S. Hopkins Scott Caster. Gough never alcohol. and acted in such a manner, as to Times-News writer reported Caster’s suicide to the As Caster was booked into the make it known that there was a See GOODING, Main 2 BOISE — If there’s an end to the 2009 Legislature, perhaps it’s standing on a highway, thumb up in the air, hoping to hitch a ride. As Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter stays committed to keeping the second- longest Legislature ever going so legisla- tors approve new revenue to fix Idaho’s roads and bridges, it’s unclear whether Waiting for numbers he will triumph over the conservative House. Despite explaining the benefits of passing his proposals and conse- quences of not — deferred maintenance School districts need will drive up future costs; fixing roads will ensure public safety; road projects Legislature to set solid will create jobs and spur the economy — Otter’s routinely been swatted down by House members who say the recession is budget numbers so no time for tax hikes. “It’s the issue he’s choosing. I don’t think it’s resonating with the public,” they can plan theirs said Jasper LiCalzi, professor of political By Ben Botkin economy at the College of Idaho. Times-News writer See ROADS, Main 2 As the Legislature grinds its way to the fin- ish line — whenever that may be — a less prominent group of budget planners is preparing to start its work: school districts. Yet without solid budget numbers from the Injured soldier state for the next school year, school districts and negotiating teams for teachers cannot finalize agreements or bargain about financial gets new face — details at length. School district officials are not in a serious time crunch yet, but remain aware that the Legislature’s work must finish and anonymity before negotiations can wrap up. “We’re waiting for the legislators to com- By Sharon Cohen plete their work, so we can complete ours,” Associated Press writer said Superintendent Wiley Dobbs of Twin Falls School District. SAN ANTONIO — His first glimpse Bargaining teams from the Twin Falls in the mirror was largely a blur. Education Association, which represents Sgt. Darron Mikeworth had just come teachers, and the Twin Falls School District out of a drug-induced coma — his mind will meet Tuesday for the first time. was still in a fog and he was so weak he Additionally,the Twin Falls School District could barely stand. Board will meet Wednesday and weigh in on Three weeks before, in Iraq, a suicide whether to declare a financial emergency. bomber had raced up to the right side of Under a law recently signed by Gov. C.L. his Humvee, igniting a barrel of explo- “Butch” Otter, districts making that declara- sives that tore into the machine gun- tion can negotiate with unions over items like ner’s face. He nearly died. pay reductions and furloughs. Mikeworth awoke in a hospital bed, The Tuesday meeting will happen regard- thousands of miles away. less of what the Legislature does or doesn’t do He was relieved he still had his arms before then. That’s because there’s ground to and legs. He was thrilled, too, his ears cover that’s not tied to budget dollars. had survived. But he had wounds he For example, the participants at the meet- could not see, life-changing wounds. ing need to complete training for negotia- His wife, Dea, helped break the news: tions, said David Gibson, president of the His face was in bad shape. His left eye Twin Falls Education Association. was useless. In the long run,though,the Legislature will And there was more. need to approve a budget to work from, he At first, Mikeworth was too groggy said. JUSTIN JACKSON/Times-News to absorb it all. He was caught up in Camille Johnson, a teacher at Twin Falls High School, right, instructs Cassandra Cameron on condensing and See TEACHERS, Main 2 pulling clay Friday afternoon at the school in Twin Falls. See SOLDIER, Main 2

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British CANADA WASHINGTON — The OUTBREAK INSIDE ON MAIN 12 Swine flu basics Columbia Ottawa world’s governments raced Los Angeles Times >> Flu toll climbs in Mexico. Nova to avoid both a pandemic and N.Y. Scotia global hysteria Sunday as >> Is swine flu ‘the big one’ or will it fizzle out? Q: What is swine flu? UNITED STATES more possible swine flu cases >> Seasonal vaccine no help against flu. A: Swine flu is a general term Ohio Washington D.C. surfaced from Canada to for influenza viruses adapted Kan. Calif. New Zealand and the United >> Tips for containing spread of swine flu. to pigs, causing a respiratory >> Developments on swine flu worldwide. disease in the animals. There States declared a public Atlantic Ocean are many different strains. health emergency. “It’s not a Texas time to panic,’’ the White Canada became the third from flu-affected areas. Swine flu can infect humans House said. country to confirm cases, in The U.S. declared the and in such cases most often Gulf of Mexico, the outbreak’s six people, including some health emergency so it could is transmitted from a pig to MEXICO Mexico epicenter with up to 86 sus- students who — like some ship roughly 12 million doses someone handling pigs. Swine State/province with pected deaths, closed New York City spring- of flu-fighting medications flu can pass from human to confirmed swine flu Pacific Ocean cases churches, markets and breakers — got mildly ill in from a federal stockpile to human through coughing, Mexico City sneezing or touching infected NOTE: 19 cases suspected restaurants. Few people ven- Mexico. Countries across states in case they eventually in New Zealand, Spain, tured onto the streets, and Asia promised to quarantine As of 6 p.m. EDT Sunday France and Israel some wore face masks. feverish travelers returning See FLU, Main 3 See Q&A, Main 3 AP

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Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Twin Falls City Council, 5 p.m., council Ave. E., no cost for Humana Gold Choice Pat Marcantonio Twin Falls Republican Women April meeting, chambers, 305 Third Ave. E., 735-7274. members, $1 for non-Humana members, featured speaker from the INL with discus- Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission, 324-5642. • Take a ride into the High School, 700 W.16th sion of local, state and national politics, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 480 E. Ave. N., 726- SilverSneakers Fitness Program, innovative Snake River Canyon to see St. Information: 878-6613. 5:30 p.m., Red Lion Canyon Springs Hotel 7801. exercise program designed specifically for all the fruit trees in bloom • End the evening with a Oak Room, Twin Falls, $12, public welcome Buhl City Council, 6 p.m., council chambers, Medicare beneficiaries’ unique health and along River Road. 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Third Ave., Hailey, no cost, 737-5988. place, cost and contact number to Suzanne Jerome County commissioners, 9 a.m., Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:30 to Browne by e-mail at sbrowne@magicval- Gooding courthouse, 300 N. Lincoln St., 644-2700. 11:30 a.m., Ageless Senior Citizens, Inc., 310 ley.com; by fax, 734-5538; or by mail, Continued from Main 1 and he confirmed Friday Blaine County commissioners, project track- Main St. N., Kimberly, no cost, 737-5988. Times-News, P.O.Box 548, Twin Falls, ID found Caster hanging by the that Morrow’s family never ing workshop, 1 p.m., courthouse, 206 First SilverSneakers Fitness Program, 10:30 to 83303-0548. Deadline is noon, four days in neck from a telephone cord. sued him or the county in Ave. S., Hailey, 788-5500. 11:30 a.m., Jerome Senior Center, 212 First advance of the event. She was the only person on connection to her death. duty but “declined to enter The two suicides involved the cell and provide aid,”the different telephone cords, lawsuit alleges. and cords were shortened Roads Gough said Friday after Morrow’s death, Velasquez has since left the Gough said. Continued from Main 1 problems families began the millions and will suffice to three rejected gas tax bills department on good terms Gough said he is con- “That’s what I find really experiencing in the fall, after for a year. total 40 — enough to pass a to pursue other work. cerned about possible ethics strange. This is Butch Otter. he had already conducted a Otter counters most of it is bill if they voted at the same The lawsuit seeks an issues related to the lawsuit This is Mr. Libertarian, anti- statewide roadshow to hear already accounted for time. unspecified amount of filed by Joseph James of the tax, anti-big government, from citizens. because transportation proj- “It means there are votes money. Gooding-based law firm and he wants to raise taxes.” Still, the governor took out ects require long-term plan- to be gotten,”said Sen. Dean Gough said he found out Brown, James and Swenson. Despite growing levels of the veto stamp, which House ning. Cameron, R-Rupert, who he is being sued on Friday, He said the firm employs frustration, stress and Republicans said thwarted “It may show dollars and supports Otter’s campaign, when the Times-News Phil Brown, who served as fatigue among lawmakers in any negotiations. cents in the bank and it may like most senators. inquired about it. Gooding County prosecutor the Capitol Annex, Otter has “A strong governor does- show a fund balance but it’s But the 40 members “The allegations are when Morrow died. offered no signs of slowing n’t have to rely on a veto,” got obligations, contracts would include House leaders absolutely not true,”he said, A call Friday to Brown, down.He’s pushing hard and LiCalzi said. “It’s having to that are now hitting the who backed Otter’s fuel tax confirming that there have James and Swenson was not vetoed 35 bills last week to make this a public fight that street,”he said. bills until last week. After been only two suicides at the returned. apply pressure to the oppos- shows weakness.” He’s also encountered a pitching a new package jail since he was elected Caster’s mother and ing legislators. Not only are anti-tax con- wall of young Republicans Thursday, in a 528-word sheriff in 1997. plaintiff, Penny Watson, “I don’t know what else I servatives crying foul about from eastern Idaho and the statement Friday, the four- The other suicide by tele- could not be reached for can possibly do,”he said last raising taxes during a reces- Treasure Valley, including member leadership team told phone cord happened at the comment. week. sion, but they are also dis- Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, Otter to give up, end the ses- jail in March of 1998: Bonnie Securing new money to puting roads even need who’s reportedly interested sion and let legislators go L. Morrow, 38. Andrea Jackson may be reduce Idaho’s annual $240 repairing. Otter bounces in running for Congress. home. Gough reported that sui- reached at ajackson@mag- million shortfall in funds to back saying he views roads as Many sit near each other “I am no longer willing to cide at the time of its occur- icvalley.com or 208-735- maintain roads and bridges a statewide service. on the House floor,go out for support a gas tax increase,” rence to the Times-News, 3380. was the top priority of Otter’s “We may not have prob- lunch together and are uni- House Majority Leader Mike first term.But after he reject- lems in certain areas of the fied in opposing any increase Moyle,R-Star,said.“You can ed a $68 million package last state,” Otter said, “and we in fees or taxes for trans- say ‘the economy’s stupid’or year on the grounds it wasn’t may be getting a lot of portation. ‘it’s the economy, stupid.’ Schools long-term, Otter’s original e-mails and letters from “The problem is his nego- Either way it’s not the time to Continued from Main 1 trict in the past.“I think it’s a $174 million transportation those folks saying, ‘don’t tiations start at gas tax and mess around with fuel tax. “It does delay us a little bit challenge for any school dis- package was rejected by most raise my taxes during this mine end at gas tax,” said That’s the caucus.” because we don’t like to trict in that you’re dealing of the 58 Republicans in the economic downturn.’ I Rep. Steve Kren, R-Nampa. House leaders said they’re guess or second-guess what with the unknown,” he House who don’t want to understand that. I’m sensi- Such pushback to tax simply staying with the other the Legislature’s going to added later. raise fees in a recession. tive to that. But I also know increases and fee hikes evoke members in their party, not do,”Gibson said. John Graham, superinten- His subsequent efforts there are other areas of the images of the 1970s Otter abandoning Otter. Jim Cobble, superinten- dent of Filer School District, have been botched, thanks to state that we haven’t paid who served in the House. But that description raises dent of Jerome School said that the Legislature’s anti-tax conservatives and attention to in the past.” “It’s anti-tax, libertarian the eyebrows of some in the District, said his district is length has not been a signif- Democrats pushing for The House has voted six and from Canyon County,” Senate, where many facing the same obstacles as icant delay yet, adding that reducing cuts to schools times against raising the gas LiCalzi said. “It’s like he’s Republicans continue to any other. negotiations usually start in before raising transportation tax. Lawmakers have said fighting with himself. It’s back the governor’s cam- “In our case, we feel we May or June. funding. Members in both existing money — the annual strange.” paign. can start later,”Cobble said, parties have suggested Otter ITD budget, stimulus money Still, there are signs “Were they insincere then adding that negotiations Ben Botkin may be simply might not have and the “Connecting Idaho” of encouragement. Collec- or are they insincere now?” have gone well for the dis- reached at 208-735-3238. appreciated the economic bonding project — totals in tively, the various supporters asked Cameron.

been shattered — was splat- stand in the back of the crowd wear round plastic devices Soldier tered with pinkish third- and not be noticed,’’ he called nasal trumpets — they degree burns. explains. “I like to be anony- act like fake nostrils — the boys Continued from Main 1 “I could have just flipped mous.’’ dubbed it his Pig Nose. hallucinations of basketball out,’’ he says. “But I looked in Suddenly, he was the center When he got a latex wider- players in the hospital, of cars the mirror and said, all right, of attention, and often not in a than-normal prosthetic nose on the highway floating in air. there’s no changing it. I just good way. attached with glue, they He didn’t know what was fan- have to deal with it. This is me Weeks after his release, dubbed it his Big Nose. One tasy and what wasn’t — until now.’’ Mikeworth and his family vis- day the glue wore away and the he shuffled into the physical Darron Mikeworth’s face ited Ripley’s Believe It or Not nose fell off while Mikeworth therapy room and stood before was his identity. museum. His legs were band- was napping. Their cat, a full-length mirror. So, too, was his life as a sol- aged, his burned hands in Anastasia, snatched it, with “I just had to keep telling dier. gloves. He wore sunglasses, his Connor, Ryan and Dea in hot myself I’m NOT going to wake He was about to embark on a AP photo nose was just a pair of slits. pursuit. up out of this one,’’ he says. long journey to regain both. Sgt. Darron Mikeworth poses at home with his family in San Antonio As he stood, motionless, a Those funny moments, “THIS is not a dream. THIS is Sgt.Mikeworth,the warrior, on March 2. From left are his son Ryan, 7, son Connor, 6, and wife, Dea. young woman apparently though, were just a temporary real.’’ will tell you he is the same man Mikeworth lost an eye, his nose, and broke every bone in his face when thought he was a wax exhibit. distraction. His head was one giant pur- he was Before The Bomb. When he moved,she was star- “When you’re without a ple bruise, his eyelids were The 32-year-old soldier who he was attacked by a suicide bomber in 2005 in Iraq. tled. Figuring he was an actor, nose, with burns on your skin, nearly swollen shut.His left eye served two stints in Iraq (and up guy’ wherever I go,’’he says. ured in Iraq and Afghanistan. she blurted: “What are you without an eye,it’s a hard thing had been removed (he’d given two more in Kosovo and the “Anytime I walk into a room, I So far,24 men and women have supposed to be?’’’ to swallow,’’ says Lisa his OK from his hospital bed.) Sinai) still wants to take down just know I’m going to be dif- been treated. “I just looked at her and said, Gustafson, his former case His eyelashes were singed off. the bad guys, still thrives on ferent-looking and I’m going Mikeworth’s road to recov- ‘I’m a blown-up soldier.’’’ manager and Operation Mend His nose was mostly gone, just being a cog in the big Army to be perceived differently.’’ ery has been part medical mar- Dea says they can laugh now coordinator at Brooke. “You a sliver of cartilage remaining; machine. Mikeworth knew his vel, part profile in courage — but back then, she was filled don’t know if you have a skeletal-like bones revealed his But Sgt. Mikeworth, the wounds were so extensive the stalwart soldier who with anger and pain, knowing future, if you have a paycheck. sinuses. His top right lip was survivor, also knows that no there was no way doctors could rebuilds his confidence as doc- how much that experience That’s pretty scary.’’ curled into a snarl, making it matter how much he heals, turn back the clock. But he tors rebuild his face. hurt her husband. Dea has helped tremen- impossible to close his mouth. he’ll forever be defined, in refused then — as he does now All along,as UCLA surgeons There were more awkward dously, Gustafson says, His right jaw was torn. His some way, by what happened — to dwell on his losses. have tucked and trimmed, moments: people in the mall remaining at her husband’s bottom teeth, loosened by the near Baghdad on April 29, “I have no reason to feel adding a bit of cartilage here, a doing double takes, strangers side from the start. blast, were wired together. 2005. sorry for myself. I could be in a flap of skin there, Mikeworth who’d burst into tears or try to “We were kids together,’’ His face — every bone has “I’m going to be ‘the blown- box underground some- has yearned to return to the press money into his hands. Dea explains. “One eye, two where,’’ he says. “Every day simple routines in life, dream- Mikeworth was under- eyes, one hand, two hands. It CIRCULATION above ground is a GOOD day.’’ ing of the day when he could: standing, even empathetic. doesn’t matter what he looks Twin Falls and other areas . . .733-0931, ext. 1 But he needed to become Pick up his two sons without “I was pretty gruesome in like. 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But we need to deal Online sales Jason Woodside ...... 735-3207 Vol. 104, No. 117 who’ve been severely disfig- “I used to like to be able to When Mikeworth had to with it and move forward.’’ Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FROM PAGE ONE Monday, April 27, 2009 Main 3 ISU prof to speak on Constitution, presidential power Murphy Complex Times-News a bachelor’s degree than 100 scholarly discuss the Electoral College in political science articles for leading and whether the U.S. should workshop registration Magic Valley political from Michigan State political journals. drop that in favor of a nation- scholars should avoid making University and In the past, Adler al popular vote. plans for Saturday evening. received his doctor- has criticized both “It’s something that I look due Thursday Idaho State University ate from the the executive power forward to in that he has done Professor David Adler will University of Utah. that President a lot of research on this field,” Times-News Presenters from a variety of speak then on “Restoring a He’s an estab- George W. Bush she said of the main topic. state and federal agencies Constitutional Presidency,” lished constitutional amassed while in Adler’s appearance is Thursday is the last day to and the University of Idaho part of the League of Women and presidential Adler office and Congress funded in part through the register for a wildfire confer- will discuss how they’ve Voters of Idaho’s 30th bien- scholar, whose for allowing him to Idaho Humanities Council, ence examining the lessons responded to challenges nial convention. The presen- books include “American grab such power. and will start at 7 p.m. at the learned during three wild- caused by the Clover Fire of tation is free to the public. Constitutional Law,” “The Convention chairwoman Red Lion Canyon Springs fires in the U.S. Bureau of 2005,Sailor Cap Fire of 2006 Adler, a professor of politi- Constitution and the Marjorie Slotten said Sunday Hotel in Twin Falls. Land Management’s and Murphy Complex Fire of cal science at ISU since 1985, Conduct of American that she hasn’t heard Adler For a free program reserva- Jarbidge Field Office. 2007.The second day will be teaches courses on the Foreign Policy” and “The give Saturday’s speech tion, contact Slotten at mar- The conference, organized a field tour of the areas Constitution, Bill of Rights Presidency and the Law.”He before, but is excited to hear [email protected] or 208- by the BLM and the Idaho burned during those fires. and the presidency. He holds is also the author of more it. She also expects him to 733-2587. Rangeland Resource For more details about Commission, is planned for the conference, visit May 12 to 14 at the Canyon http://www.idrange.org or Crest Dining and Events call Heather Tiel-Nelson, Flu Center in Twin Falls. 208-736-2352. Continued from Main 1 past may have some immu- need them — although with ON THE WEB: nity, CDC officials said 20 confirmed cases of peo- Sunday. www.magicvalley.com World Health Organization: www.who.int ple recovering easily, they Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov don’t appear to for now. Homeland Security Department: www.dhs.gov Make no mistake: There is not a global pandemic — at least not yet. It’s not clear Earlier, White House the pandemic threat level, in how many people truly have press secretary Robert Gibbs turn triggering additional this particular strain, or why said the outbreak was seri- actions. DID YOU KNOW? all countries but Mexico are ous, but that the public A potential pandemic Businesses that maintained their advertising seeing mild disease. Nor is it should know “it’s not a time virus is defined, among clear if the new virus spreads to panic.’’ He told NBC’s other things, as a novel during a downturn or recession grew easily, one milestone that “Meet the Press’’ that strain that’s not easily treat- distinguishes a bad flu from Obama was getting updates ed. This new strain can be 256% after the downturn. * a global crisis. But waiting to “every few hours’’ on the treated with Tamiflu and take protective steps until situation. Relenza, but not two older after a pandemic is declared In Mexico, soldiers hand- flu drugs. Also, the WHO AND... would be too late. ed out 6 million surgical- wants to know if it’s easily “We do think this will style masks to deal with a spread from one person to a continue to spread but we deadly flu strain that offi- second who then spreads it DID YOU KNOW? are taking aggressive actions cials say may have sickened again — something U.S. to minimize the impact on 1,400 people since April 13. officials suspect and are Businesses that reduced their advertising people’s health,’’ said Dr. Special laboratory tests to investigating. during the same period, grew only Richard Besser, acting chief confirm how many died “Right now we have cases of the Centers for Disease from it — 22 so far out of the occurring in a couple of dif- 19% after the downturn. * Control and Prevention. 86 suspected deaths — and ferent countries and in mul- * Source: McGraw-Hill Study President Obama’s ad- not something else is taking tiple locations, but we also ministration sought to look time. know that in the modern both calm and in command, The World Bank said it world that cases can simply striking a balance between would send Mexico $25 mil- move around from single informing Amer-icans lion in loans for immediate locations and not really NOW’S THE TIME without panicking them. aid and $180 million in long- become established,’’ cau- Take advantage of our FREE 1-Hour Brand Expand Sessions Obama himself was playing term assistance to address tioned WHO flu chief Dr. golf while U.S. officials used the outbreak, plus advice on Keiji Fukuda. for small businesses. 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For more information: Main 4 Monday, April 27, 2009 IDAHO/WEST/NATION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Insect pest strikes central Idaho evergreens established neighborhoods Jim Rineholt, forester the region has decreased Wood River Valley could see all like Hulen Meadows, the with the Sawtooth open spaces between “In west Sun Valley Fairways and National Recreation Area, neighborhoods, making it Elkhorn.’’ said the insects have been easier for the insects to Ketchum if its blue spruce trees wiped out The insects mainly go hitting most evergreens in infest more trees. after Colorado blue spruce, the area, not just blue The insects hibernate this is not KETCHUM (AP) — A nutrients from the needles, a nonnative plant brought spruce. during the winter. In May nonnative insect is attack- causing the needles to turn to the region for landscap- “We are definitely start- and June, eggs hatch, and addressed, it ing pine trees in the central brown and die. ing. The nonnative insects ing to get a lot more calls on the insects move more Idaho resort area of “Pine needle scale is came with the spruce, and the subject,’’he said. actively, spreading in could wipe out Ketchum and could wipe widespread here in the have no natural parasitic Josey said the pine needle branches and moving to out all the blue spruce trees Wood River Valley,’’ wasps to control their pop- scale infestation has wors- new trees. Female scales lay all the spruces in in the Wood River Valley. arborist Bill Josey, owner of ulation. ened as it has gone unno- about 40 to 100 eggs. The small insects called Arbor Care Resources Inc., “In west Ketchum if this ticed and untreated for Josey said trees can be pine needle scale appear as told the Idaho Mountain is not addressed, it could years, allowing the insects saved with a series of treat- the valley.’’ white dots on pine needles. Express. “It is especially wipe out all the spruces in to reproduce. 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U.S.Bancorp F OUR C ORNERS M ONUMENT Caldwell takes over school First Bank district of Idaho considering MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Bancorp has taken over the Ketchum- uniforms based First Bank of CALDWELL (AP) — Idaho. The bank had Caldwell School District operated in Wyoming officials in southwest Idaho and Idaho under the are considering requiring name First Bank of the elementary students wear a Tetons. school uniform after a sur- U.S. Bancorp said late vey found 83 percent of Friday it has acquired TEEC NOS POS, Ariz. 2004, Johnson said. Last irrelevant. It becomes the parents supported the idea. about $225 million worth (AP) — X only sort of marks year, it saw about 200,000 legal definition’’ of the Four The parents of about of deposits previously the spot, but Four Corners tourists. Corners, he said. 3,000 Caldwell elementary held by First Bank of Monument officials believe The marker for the only Johnson said the mark- students took part in the Idaho. Federal regulators X a slight miscalculation in location in the U.S. where er’s placement has been survey earlier this month. shut down the bank on where the corners of four four states come together questioned before, but he The district has formed a Friday. states meet won’t deter was placed almost dead on was startled this time committee to look at how The Federal Deposit tourists who photograph in 1875, said Dave Doyle, because the news went such a policy would be Insurance Corp. says each other sprawled across chief geodetic surveyor for around the globe and implemented. Principals, First Bank of Idaho had four states. the National Geodetic showed up on major Web teachers, parents and com- about $488.9 million in Park manager DeWayne Survey, which defines and sites. munity members are on the assets and $374 million MARKS Johnson said tourism to the manages a national coordi- “The majority of people committee. in deposits as of Dec. 31. monument has dropped nate system. However, it’s a who thought this was a big The committee plans to U.S. Bancorp says it steadily in the past decade, bit east of where it should deal are non-natives,’’ he present its findings at a will take control of seven but recent media coverage be: 1,807.14 feet, or about said. “It appeared that the Caldwell School Board company branches the exposing a surveying error the length of six football media broke this story, but meeting on May 11. located in central Idaho has increased it. fields, he said. we’ve known it.’’ If school uniforms are and the Teton region. “Overnight, we got more Doyle said it doesn’t The attention now approved, it would apply to They will be rebranded visitors after the media got matter because the mark- focuses on the uniqueness six elementary schools in soon under the U.S. this,’’Johnson said. “I think er’s location for the inter- of the monument, operated the district and about Bancorp name. we might be getting a big section of Arizona, by the Navajo Nation 3,000 students. Jennifer All seven offices will SPOT rush this summer. Already Colorado, New Mexico and Parks and Recreation Swindell, public informa- reopen today as branch- we have more visitors per Utah is now accepted. Department, Johnson said. tion officer for the school es of U.S. Bank. day than we did this time “Even if it’s 10 miles off, “Visitors don’t seem to district, said students Depositors of First Bank ... sort of last year.’’ once it’s adopted by the care that we’re not where would not be able to opt out of Idaho will automati- Park visitors peaked at states, which it has been, we’re supposed to be,’’ he of wearing a school uniform cally become depositors about 260,000 people in the numerical errors are said. if the policy is adopted. of U.S. Bank. Backers say uniforms put all students on an equal footing, eliminating pres- sures on students to have the latest styles and design- Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bring er brands. Some parents who By Amy Lorentzen said other issues may require Iowa state agencies are still oppose uniforms say they Associated Press writer DETAILS ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN IOWA legal untangling, such as the trying to determine how their are concerned about how ability to file wrongful death programs will be affected. much they might cost, and DES MOINES, Iowa — The Associated Press lawsuits or apply for workers Department of Human about problems finding Iowa counties begin process- compensation benefits if a Services officials said there locations to buy the uni- ing same-sex marriage Today, Iowa becomes the third state offering same-sex marriage, same-sex spouse is killed or won’t be noticeable changes forms. applications today and the following Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has passed a injured. in the child welfare system, Swindell said district first gay weddings could hap- law that will take effect in September. She said same-sex couples which screens prospective officials expect school uni- pen within hours, but details Here are some details on Iowa’s process: probably will be denied some parents by safety issues, not forms to be less expensive of just what changes and Marriage requirements: Two people, over 18, not already legally benefits under the Defense of sexual preference. Unmar- then what parents typically benefits the ceremonies will married, not closely related and legally competent to enter into a Marriage Act, the 1996 law ried people can already adopt pay in back-to-school bring are still being untan- civil contract. barring federal recognition of or foster children so long as costs. But she said the uni- gled. License: Applicants must show proof of identity, pay $35 fee, and same-sex marriages. For they have the proper training. form idea would likely be However, any questions have a witness sign the application. Three-day waiting period example, spouses in same- Other states have different abandoned if it turns out lingering under the Iowa before wedding may be performed, although this may be waived sex marriages may not be requirements for adoption, uniforms are more expen- Supreme Court’s April 3 rul- by judge. able to pay health care plan and many foreign govern- sive for parents. ing that legalized same-sex Ceremony: Must be in Iowa, with both parties, an officiate (judge premiums with pretax feder- ments and international The uniforms district marriage aren’t expected to or leader of a religious faith) and two witnesses present. al dollars and may not get adoption agencies refuse to officials have so far looked slow the initial rush to coun- If a same-sex couple have been legally married elsewhere, their reimbursed for their spouse’s place children with same-sex at are stain- and wrinkle- ty recorder offices. marriage is valid in Iowa as of today. It is not yet clear if civil expenditures from flexible married couples. resistant, with double- And while Iowa requires a unions from another state or registered domestic partnerships spending accounts for health Human Services spokes- knees. three-day waiting period will be recognized in Iowa. care. man Roger Munns said the Swindell also said before marriages can occur, For a divorce, one party must have been a resident of Iowa for at While health care deci- marriage ruling’s impact is Caldwell officials are dis- judges may waive that delay least one year. sion-making rights are less clear on programs such cussing the idea with and allow immediate wed- Source: Lambda Legal anticipated under Iowa’s rul- as Medicaid, food assistance Vallivue Middle School, dings. 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In the end, the driver of crossed the line first, but Wade wins for the 2009 season after the No. 24 car edged out an iron- Henslee ended up hanging on he narrowly crossed the finish ic .24 seconds margin of victory for the victory by just .023 sec- line just ahead of Rick Fowble over Fowble. onds for his first win of the sea- Saturday night at Magic Valley “I don’t know how I won that son. Speedway. race,” Stroebel said. “Rickie’s Rookie Dustin Miller held the (Fowble) car was good. As I went JENSEN TAKES MAGIC VALLEY lead for all but one of the first 14 by the 26 car I looked at the PIPE STREET STOCKS laps of the main event but soon scoreboard and saw his Stacey Jensen ran away with found opening night’s victor (Fowble’s) number pop into sec- the show in the 20-lap main Stroebel along side his door. ond and I knew I was in trouble.” event crossing the finish line 7.25 Stroebel then took over for the seconds ahead of runner-up in next 10 laps. PITZ WINS NAPA PONY STOCKS the race Steve Edens. It was The pair then ran side-by- The division had just four Jensen’s second win of the sea- LINDA BRITTSAN/For the Times-News side each lap with Fowble taking entrants for the night but Josh son in as many races. Shelby Stroebel (24) and Rick Fowble battled all the way to the finish line in Saturday the outside groove while Pitz put on an exciting last night’s Mountain Dew Modifieds main event race at Magic Valley Speedway. Stroebel held his line on the low minute surge going for the win See MVS, Main 6 Jets deal for top pick of third DOUBLE TROUBLE round; Idaho’s Gordon, Bulls top Celtics Eddie Williams 121-118 in 2 OT By Andrew Seligman to Redskins Associated Press writer eir CHICAGO — Another playoff to By Barry Wilner thriller between Chicago and Boston, m a Associated Press writer and this one went to the Bulls. If the Celtics want to advance, er NEW YORK — If there’s they’re going to have to earn it. d, an NFL executive Jets gener- Ben Gordon scored 22 points, hit- on al manager Mike ting the tying 3-pointer in the first Tannenbaum hasn’t overtime, and the Bulls beat the he approached with an offer to defending champions 121-118 in dou- ys trade up in the draft, he ble overtime Sunday to tie their first- should be ready for a call round series at two games apiece. ry next year. terback Kellen Clemens; in The teams split ct With Brett Favre retired 2007 cornerback Darrelle two tight games in INSIDE: we and Thomas Jones threaten- Revis and linebacker David Boston, before the Full NBA playoff at ing to stay away without a Harris; and last year, tight Celtics blew out roundup renegotiated contract, end Dustin Keller. the Bulls in Game Tannenbaum was super The Jets sent a third- 3. This time, they Main 6 l- active at the beginning of rounder, a fourth-rounder stretched the both days of the draft this and a seventh-rounder to drama into a sec- ur weekend.His aggressiveness the Lions to get the All- ond overtime. ia landed quarterback Mark American Greene. “Everybody I’m talking to is saying he Sanchez in the fifth overall “I think they really believe this is the most exciting series that ho spot. in my talent and my poten- they’re watching right now,” Gordon ed After Tannenbaum caught tial to trade up and get me,” said. his breath — his team had no Greene said. “I’m just going It’s tough to argue. n’t more picks in the first two to work my hardest to satisfy Derrick Rose added 23 points, 11 ts. rounds — he began Sunday’s ... and help the team win.” rebounds and nine assists. John of session by dealing with Former BSU players Ian Salmons scored 20 points after a slow Detroit to start things off. Johnson and Vinny Perretta start, hitting four free throws in the The Jets filled a potential reached free-agent agree- final 26 seconds of the game and d a hole with Iowa running back ments with the Minnesota blocking Paul Pierce’s tying 3-point- ad Shonn Greene, who merely er. AP photo til rushed for at least 100 yards See DRAFT, Main 6 Boston’s Ray Allen buried a 3- Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose (1) shoots over Brian Scalabrine, lower right, as Celtics' Paul in all 13 games last year, his pointer with 9.8 seconds left in regu- Pierce watches during the second half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA Eastern Conference only season as a regular. Regional NFL lation to tie it at 96 before Rose missed playoff series in Chicago on Sunday. Rose was high scorer with 23 points in the Bulls' 121- a, “I won’t get into any a potential winning fadeaway in the 118 win in double overtime. to specifics, but to say that our Draftees closing seconds. Gordon came phone bill was pretty signif- through with 4.5 seconds left in the to Boston, where the Bulls took Game hounded the Bulls, finishing with 25 127. Austin Collie, WR, BYU - of icant over the last couple first overtime,hitting a 3-pointer over 1 in overtime and the Celtics won points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists — Colts days would be fair,” Pierce to tie it at 110, and the Bulls Game 2 by three, on Tuesday. his second triple-double of the series. 188. Brice McCain, DR, Utah - Tannenbaum said. “But we never trailed in the second OT. “It’s 2-2 and we’re in a fight,” “We’ve been here before,” Allen Texans had to assess what was best Salmons hit two free throws with Boston’s Rajon Rondo said. “Give said. “That’s (what) bothered me so 214. JD Folsom, LB, Weber St. - for the Jets and those were 26 seconds left and, after a 3-pointer them a lot of credit. They stuck with much about this one, because we had Dolphins hard judgment calls to by Pierce, he hit two more at the line. it. They fought back. They executed opportunities.” 215. Fui Vakapana, FB, BYU - make.” After a timeout, Pierce got the ball on down the stretch very well and we Rose, who was outplayed by Rondo Bengals At least Tannenbaum is the left side but couldn’t shake didn’t.” in the previous two games, again had 221. Eddie Williams, TE, Idaho - consistent. In the last four Salmons, who deflected his 3-pointer. Pierce led Boston with 29 points, trouble hanging onto the ball. He Redskins drafts, he’s traded up to get It was a dramatic end to another although he was just 9-for-24. Allen 252. Freddie Brown, WR, Utah - key players: in 2006, quar- dramatic game. The series goes back added 28, and Rajon Rondo again See BULLS, Main 6 Bengals Keselowski steals Talladega Impressive showings by By Jenna Fryer move by darting low, but accident. District V cowboys, cowgirls Associated Press writer Keselowski was too close to In addi- his bumper and the contact tion to By Diane Philbin TALLADEGA, Ala. — Brad sent Edwards sailing up the Edwards’ Times-News writer Keselowski won his first track. His spinning car shot frightening Sprint Cup Series race over Newman’s hood and flight into An outstanding barrel run of 16.736 Sunday after a dramatic final into the safety fence near on the fence, seconds by Samantha Logan of Jerome lap at Talladega the front stretch. Sunday’s highlighted the Saturday night per- Superspeedway when Carl The fence swelled toward race was also formance of the District V high school Edwards’ airborne car sailed the race fans but held, and Keselowski marred by a rodeo in Shoshone at the Lincoln into the fence near the finish Edwards’ car landed back on 13-car crash County Fairgrounds. line. the track. He climbed from on the seventh lap and Rough stock cowboys made quite an Edwards later warned that the crumpled metal and ran another 10-car accident with impression early as bareback riders restrictor-plate racing is on foot across the finish line. nine to go. came out firing making three qualify- eventually going to kill some- “We’ll race like this until “Talladega is short for ing rides. A 62-point ride by J2 Bridges one. we kill somebody,” Edwards ‘We’re going to crash, we just of Valley on Daisy stood up as the win- Keselowski, racing in just said afterward. “Then they don’t know when,”‘ said ner. Bridges continued his winning his fifth career Cup race, will change it.” Newman, the third-place ways in bull riding with an impressive hooked onto the rear of Edwards was referring to finisher, who also recalled ride of 75 points on Smash Mouth. Edwards’ bumper on the last the high speeds at NASCAR’s Matt Kenseth’s fiery tumble Gooding cowboys Justin Parke and lap to push him past Ryan fastest track, which are com- in the Nationwide Series race Cy Eames had a good Saturday with Newman and Dale Earnhardt bated by horsepower-sap- on Saturday. Parke winning first place in calf roping Jr. Once clear of them, ping restrictor plates. The “We saw that two times and Eames taking first in steer Keselowski peeked around plates typically keep the field this weekend, so maybe we wrestling. The two also teamed for Edwards to make a move for bunched tightly together, need to look at things that their third win in team roping with a STEVE MERRICK/For the Times-News the lead. and one wrong move by a keep the car down on the Kolton Hubert placed third in steer wrestling in Edwards tried to block the driver can cause a massive ground.” See RODEO, Main 6 Shoshone. Main 6 Monday, April 27, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Angels hit 2 HRs off Washburn in 8-0 win NBA ROUNDUP

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie REDS 8, BRAVES 2 Kendrick homered and had a career- CINCINNATI — Jay Bruce homered LeBron lifts Cavs high four RBIs, Jered Weaver com- twice and drove in four runs to help bined with two relievers on a five- Cincinnati avoid a three-game sweep. hitte , and the Angels avoided a three- into 2nd round game sweep. ASTROS 3, BREWERS 2 HOUSTON — Ivan Rodriguez hit a BLUE JAYS 4, WHITE SOX 3 tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning AUBURN HILLS, Mich. MAGIC 84, 76ERS 81 CHICAGO — Scott Rolen hit a go- and the Astros snapped the Brewers’ — LeBron James had 36 PHILADELPHIA — Hedo ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, four-game winning streak. points, 13 rebounds and Turkoglu nailed a 3-pointer helping the Toronto Blue Jays beat the eight assists to lead over Thaddeus Young with Chicago White Sox 4-3 Sunday to NATIONALS 8, METS 1 Cleveland to a first-round 1.1 seconds left to lift secure their sixth straight series win NEW YORK — Jordan sweep of Detroit. Orlando over Philadelphia, this season. Zimmermann showed off the sharp The top-seeded Cavs evening their Eastern stuff that has Washington so excited might be off for more than Conference first-round ORIOLES 8, RANGERS 5 about his future, and the Nationals a week, waiting for Atlanta series at two games apiece. BALTIMORE — Adam Jones hit a earned their first road victory this sea- or Miami to advance. Dwight Howard had 18 three-run homer in the sixth inning son. Detroit, meanwhile, will points and 18 rebounds, and and Baltimore rallied for a victory. AP photo have its longest offseason every Magic starter scored in Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver pitches in ROCKIES 10, DODGERS 4 since 2001 and about $20 double figures.Turkoglu and INDIANS 4, TWINS 2 the first inning of a baseball game against DENVER — Ryan Spilborghs home- million in salary-cap Rashard Lewis each added CLEVELAND — Aaron Laffey the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, in Anaheim, red and drove in three runs for space to rebuild a once- 17. pitched into the seventh inning and Calif. Colorado, and Clint Barmes added a proud team. Andre Miller led the Sixers rookie Tony Sipp came up with two two-run shot. Mo Williams scored a with 17 and Young had 15. big strikeouts, helping Cleveland NATIONAL LEAGUE career playoff-high 24 for Game 5 of the best-of- avoid a three-game sweep. PHILLIES 13, MARLINS 2 PIRATES 8, PADRES 3 the Cavs. Detroit’s seven series is Tuesday night MIAMI — Shane Victorino drove in SAN DIEGO — Ross Ohlendorf Antonio McDyess had 26 in Orlando. The teams have TIGERS 3, ROYALS 2 four runs, Jamie Moyer pitched six pitched into the eighth inning and points, tying a career play- alternated wins so far. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brandon solid innings and the Philadelphia Adam LaRoche hit two home runs, off high. —The Associated Press Inge hit a two-run homer and Phillies extended the Florida Marlins’ lifting Pittsburgh to the victory. Armando Galarraga pitched six solid skid to six with a 13-2 victory on innings for Detroit. Sunday. DIAMONDBACKS 5, GIANTS 4 PHOENIX — Conor Jackson hit a NHL ROUNDUP ATHLETICS 7, RAYS 1 CUBS 10, CARDINALS 3 bases-loaded single in the 12th inning, OAKLAND, Calif. — Kurt Suzuki ST.LOUIS — Kosuke Fukudome hit lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a drove in three runs, Dana Eveland a three-run homer and drove in five on 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Cap-sized: pitched into the sixth inning and the his 32nd birthday, leading Chicago to Giants on Sunday. Athletics beat Tampa Bay. the victory. —The Associated Press Washington forces G OLF R OUNDUP Game 7 vs. Rangers

Jerry Kelly wins Zurich Classic by 1 stroke NEW YORK — Tom Poti York’s 4-0 loss in Game 5 had a goal and two assists that sent the series back AVONDALE, La. — Jerry Kelly ral- OCHOA WINS CORONA ished third at 18 under, Wendy Ward and the Washington to Madison Square lied with a pair of birdies on the back MORELIA, Mexico — Mexican star was another shot back and Christie Capitals won 5-3 Sunday Garden. Tortorella squirt- nine Sunday,showing steady nerves to Lorena Ochoa shot a 5-under 68 on Kerr and Yani Tseng tied for fifth at in Game 6 against the New ed water into the crowd win the Zurich Classic for his first Sunday to hold off Norway’s Suzann 16-under par. York Rangers, who were and threw a water bottle PGA Tour title since 2002. Pettersen by a stroke in a dramatic playing without suspend- over the glass and into the Kelly birdied the fifth before bogeys final round and win the Corona LEHMAN WINS ON CHAMPIONS TOUR ed coach John Tortorella. stands. on No. 8 and No. 10 brought him back Championship for the second SAVANNAH, Ga. — Tom Lehman Rangers goalie Henrik to the pack. He then birdied the 11th straight year. made a par putt on the second playoff Lundqvist didn’t make it HURRICANES 4, DEVILS 0 and 14th to shoot 71 and finish 14 Ochoa, who also won the tourna- hole to become the 13th player to win to the third period for the RALEIGH, N.C. — Eric under for the tournament, one shot ment in 2006, had back-to-back his Champions Tour debut, teaming second straight game, and Staal scored two goals less clear of Charles Howell, Rory birdies on the 15th and 16th holes to with Bernhard Langer to fend off Poti torched his former than 3 minutes apart, Sabbatini and Charlie Wi. break a tie with Pettersen and finish at Craig Stadler and Jeff Sluman in the team as the Capitals tied Cam Ward made 28 saves Howell took advantage of Kelly’s 25-under 267. Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. the first-round playoff in his third career playoff mid-round stumble with one of his The charismatic star played with- Each team finished at 27-under series and set up a decisive shutout to help Carolina six birdies at 11 that gave him a two out regular caddy Dave Booker, who 189 in the better-ball event. Game 7 on Tuesday night force Game 7. stroke lead. But bogeys at the 15th and got hurt playing a soccer match on Stadler bogeyed the second playoff in Washington. Ray Whitney had a goal 17th left him with a 68 on the day. Saturday and was unable to help the hole and Langer’s approach landed in The Capitals had trailed and three assists, Jussi Steve Marino, playing with Kelly, 27-year-old Ochoa around Tres a greenside bunker, where he blasted the series 3-1 before a pair Jokinen scored Carolina’s stayed within one shot of the lead Marias Residential Country Club. out to 5 feet but missed his putt. After of routs. first power-play goal until the 18th, when he went into a She ended up calling on childhood Sluman missed his par putt from 4 Tortorella served a one- since Game 2, Chad bunker and ended up with a bogey for coach Rafael Alarcon to caddy for feet, Lehman rolled in his from about game suspension follow- LaRose had two assists a round of 70. He finished tied for her. the same distance for the win. ing a confrontation with a and Staal added an assist fifth. South Korea’s Na Yeon Choi fin- —The Associated Press fan Friday during New for the Hurricanes. Bulls Draft Continued from Main 5 Continued from Main 5 his left hamstring in the 14 points and 10 rebounds, player taken by Washington this committed seven turnovers second quarter and is and Joakim Noah scored 12 Vikings as of Sunday evening. weekend. Earlier Sunday, the for the second straight time, scheduled for an MRI on while grabbing 10 boards. The Washington Redskins have Redskins chose Maryland corner- but made up for it with 13 Monday. The Bulls prevailed despite selected Idaho’s Eddie Williams back Kevin Barnes in the third points in the fourth quarter. Kirk Hinrich added 18 missing some key free with the first of their two sev- round, Nebraska linebacker Cody Gordon also came through points while containing throws down the stretch and enth-round picks in the NFL Glenn in the fifth round and TCU late even though he strained Pierce. Tyrus Thomas had were 26 of 35 overall. draft. linebacker Robert Henson in the The 6-foot-1, 239-pound sixth round. Williams was an H-back in college Chicago and Dallas finally made MVS and appeared suited to contend their first picks, in the 68th and for a fullback position for the 69th slots. The Bears went for Continued from Main 5 Redskins. First, however, he must defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert of green flag for the 20-lap main Ford was able to walk to her recover from a torn ACL in his left San Jose State, and the Cowboys WILLIAMS WINS BUDWEISER SUPER event, the Hornets Division personal vehicle with some knee, suffered late last season. selected Western lllinois line- STOCKS quickly took on the look of a assistance. He became the first offensive backer Jason Williams. Allen Williams started the demolition derby. Once the race got back main event race in the lead and Frank Potter had the early underway, it was Rodney Lopez maintained the position until lead but Jenna Quale was soon who finally captured the win. the checkered flag fell at lap 25. in contention for the spot. At Rodeo It was no cakewalk for lap five Potter and Quale tan- BRENNAN GETS SECOND WIN IN JR. Continued from Main 5 Williams however, as Norm gled in Turn 4, sending both STINGERS “I’ll miss hanging out with my Hatke, Rick Fowble, Kris drivers into the barrier tires. Andy Brennan also made it 5.82-second run. Kolton Hubert family and riding my horse,” said McKean and Jerry McKean con- While Potter was able to make it two wins in a row after making had a productive rodeo placing in Fox who competes in goats, poles stantly kept up the pressure. back for the restart, Quale had the pass for the lead on lap four events. The Dietrich cowboy and barrels. Lap traffic at lap 16 gave the her ride towed to the pits. three. Brennan also was the vic- finished third in steer wrestling, The next level for Fox will be at pack some concerns, but all Two more cautions soon fol- tor in the heat race, getting by fifth in calf roping and fourth in Washington State University in the made it through without inci- lowed, with the latter for a hard Taylor Patrick late in the event. team roping with Dietrich team- fall where she plans to major in dent and Williams wound up hit to the No. 1 car of Stephanie mate Whit Bingham. agriculture. finishing .449 seconds ahead of Ford as she sat sideways RESULTS: The top cowgirls in the overall The District V moves into Jerome Mountain Dew Modifieds: 1. Shelby Stroebel, 2. Rick Hatke for his first win. between turns three and four. Fowble, 3. Dustin Miller, 4. Louis Lopez, 5. Scott Gilligan. standings and top rookies, No. 1 this weekend. NAPA Pony Stocks: Wade Henslee, Josh Pitz, 3. Ray The ambulance crew was called Homolka, 4. Michael Stuart. Haillie Taylor of Wood River and LOPEZ WINS QUALE’S ELECTRONICS to the scene and Ford was taken MVP Street Stocks: 1. Stacey Jensen, 2. Steve Edens, 3. John No. 2 Valene Lickley of Valley con- Saturday Results Newell, 4. Rob Roche, 5. Chase Carraway. (Times/scores provided by district secretary) HORNETS out of the car on a stretcher. Quale’s Electronics Hornets: 1. Rodney Lopez, 2. Lawrence tinued to add to their season point Bareback riding: 1. J2 Bridges, Valley, 62 points; 2. Jordon Gill, Goff, 3. Jeff Peck, 4. Brennen VanderMeer, 5. Tim Ford. Gooding, 53; 3. Kolton Hubert, Dietrich, 40. As a field of 15 cars took the Fortunately, later that evening Jr. Stingers: 1. Andy Brennan, 2. Caitlin Stroebel, 3. Taylor total. The two were one-two in Goat tying: 1. Mattie MacGregor, Jerome, 10.56 seconds; 2. Chelsey Patrick, 4. Russel Dalton. Jones, Richfield, 11.22; 3. Jamie Lancaster, Valley, 11.62; 4. Darby poles with Taylor winning with the Fox, Glenns Ferry, 11.93; 5. Haillie Taylor, Wood River, 12.05; 6. fastest time of 20.877 seconds and Jade Gorrell, Gooding, 12.20; 7. Kourtney Agenbroad, Gooding, 12.37; 8. Mackenzie Stevens, Gooding, 12.42; 9. Valene Lickley, Lickley second at 21.182. Taylor Valley, 12.81; 10. Chayna Jones, Jerome, 13.29. Calf roping: 1. Justin Parke, Gooding, 13.39 seconds; 2. Cy Eames, Canyon Rim Classic soccer tournament results also finished second in barrels and Gooding, 13.97; 3. Ty Webb, Wendell, 15.16; 4. Codee Roberts, Glenns Ferry, 26.74; 5. Kolton Hubert, Dietrich, 31.14. fifth in goats. Lickley grabbed the Breakaway roping: 1. Valene Lickley, Valley, 3.30 seconds; 2. Times-News Twin Falls 4, Wolfpack United 2 Firebirds Red 2, Twin Falls Rapids 1 U-12 National top spot in breakaway posting a Mackenzie Stevens, Gooding, 4.61; 3. Mattie MacGregor, Jerome, Wolfpack United 5, Wood River 3 Twin Falls Rapids 3, Idaho Rush Swoosh 1 PVSC Power White 3, Firebirds Red 0 6.28; 4. Darby Fox, Glenns Ferry, 15.45; 5. Jamie Lancaster, Valley, U-10 Bracket B Sagebrush SC Vipers 8, Sawtooth United PVSC Power White 2, Treasure Valley SC time of 3.30 seconds. She and part- 22.19. GCYSL Metal Eagles 3, TF Little Wood FC FC 0 Idaho Rapids 1 Saddle bronc: No qualified rides. The 2009 Canyon 2 Sagebrush SC Vipers 5, Firebirds Red 1 Idaho Rush SC Blue 9, Green River Spurs 0 ner Jori Fleming of Wendell teamed Steer wrestling: 1. Cy Eames, Gooding, 6.29 seconds; 2. Luke Sawtooth United 2, TF Little Wood FC 1 Idaho Rush Swoosh 4, Sawtooth United FC Green River Spurs 3, Firebirds Red 3 Hubert, Dietrich, 14.70; 3. Kolton Hubert, Dietrich, 20.05; 4. Cody Rim Classic soccer for their first catch of the season in Jones, Richfield, 20.19. tournament was held GCYSL Metal Eagles 1, Sawtooth United 0 1 Idaho Rush SC Blue 3, Treasure Valley SC team roping (16.32) to finish third. Barrel racing: 1. Samantha Logan, Jerome, 16.736 seconds; 2. U-11 American U-14 Idaho Rapids 2 Haillie Taylor, Wood River, 17.150; 3. Kourtney Agenbroad, Gooding, Saturday and Sunday at Firebirds Black 7, GCYSL Apollo Crew 0 Twin Falls Rapids 3, Ballistic 0 U-13 Mattie MacGregor of Jerome 17.199; 4. Jamie Lancaster, Valley, 17.229; 5. Kayla Gill, Gooding, GCYSL Apollo Crew 2, Les Bois Duran 1 Twin Falls Rapids 4, Jackson Hole 0 WUSA Wolf Pack 0, Elko Rubies 0 17.808; 6. Kayla Standlee, Valley, 18.004; 7. Mackenzie Stevens, Sunway Soccer Firebirds Black 6, Sawtooth United FC Navy Idaho Rush Swoosh 3, Ballistic 3 WUSA Wolf Pack 3, Middleton Gold 0 recorded her first win with a win- Gooding, 18.029; 8. Darby Fox, Glenns Ferry, 18.181; 9. Morgan Complex in Twin Falls, 1 Idaho Rush Swoosh 2, Jackson Hole 1 Elko Rubies 2, Middleton Gold 0 ning time of 10.56 seconds in goats. Riddle, Hagerman, 18.821; 10. Gabrielle Stringer, Jerome, 18.900. Les Bois Duran 8, Sawtooth United FC U-15/16 Twin Falls Rapids 0, Firebirds 0 Team roping: 1. Cy Eames and Justin Parke, Gooding, 5.82 seconds; featuring dozens of Fleming competes in five events 2. Brandon Cox, Jerome, and Montana Barlow, Valley, 13.39; 3. Navy 2 Ballistic 4, Twin Falls Rapids 1 Twin Falls Rapids 7, TVSC Idaho Raptors 1 Valene Lickley,Valley, and Jori Fleming,Wendell, 16.32; 4. Whit teams from the West U-11 National Twin Falls Rapids 6, Elko 1 Firebirds 0, TVSC Idaho Raptors 0 and says breakaway is her favorite Bingham and Kolton Hubert, Dietrich, 16.67; 5. Mackenzie Stevens, Jackson Hole Premiere 6, GCYSL Apollo Ballistic 9, Elko 0 U-14 American Gooding, and Chayna Jones, Jerome, 31.04. and divisions of boys Real 0 Girls Firebirds Black 1, Xtreme Brizzee 0 and strongest event because “I like Pole bending: 1. Haillie Taylor, Wood River, 20.877 seconds; 2. and girls teams from GCYSL Apollo Real 4, Sawtooth United FC U-10 Firebirds Black 1, Green River Spurs 1 roping and because of my horse, Valene Lickley,Valley, 21.182; 3. Mackenzie Stevens, Gooding, White 1 Xtreme Brizzee 1, Green River Spurs 0 21.699; 4. Samantha Logan, Jerome, 22.425; 5. Laramee Fox, ages 10 through 16. Sparta United 2, Twin Falls Rapids 0 Super Dave. I don’t practice roping Glenns Ferry, 22.487; 6. Katie Sparks, Jerome, 22.518; 7. Kourtney Jackson Hole Premiere 5, Sawtooth United Sparta United 2, Firebirds Red 0 FC Missoula Blue 1, Twin Falls Rapids 0 Agenbroad, Gooding, 23.306; 8. Kayla Standlee, Valley, 24.746; 9. Saturday’s results FC Gold 0 Twin Falls Rapids 1, Firebirds Red 1 Kaos Fly 4, Twin Falls Rapids 0 a lot off Super Dave because I never Mattie MacGregor, Jerome, 25.288; 10. Danielle Hennefer, Carey, Sawtooth United FC Gold 2, Satooth United U-11 FC Missoula Blue 2, Kaos Fly 1 25.961. follow. Sunday’s results FC White 0 Twin Falls Rapids 6, Pumas Blue 0 U-14 National worry about him doing what he Bull riding: 1. J2 Bridges, Valley, 75 points. will be published in U-12 American Twin Falls Rapids 10, Sawtooth United 1 Kuna Extreme 1, Elko Indar 1 should. I have confidence in him.” RYSA Rampage 6, Twin Falls Rapids 0 BNSC Gerzil 0, PVSC Pumas White 0 Elko Indar 5, Jackson Hole Premiere 0 Saturday Results of Wrangler Division Tuesday’s Times- RYSA Rampage 2, Idaho Rush White 2 BNSC Gerzil 4, PVSC Pumas Blue 0 Kuna Extreme 2, Jackson Hole Premiere 0 What does Fleming think of this (Times/scores provided by district secretary) News. Jackson Hole White 5, Twin Falls Rapids 0 Sparta United 5, GBYSL Elko Indar 0 Wolfpack United 5, Sawtooth United 0 year’s rookie girls? Breakaway roping: 1. Cole Lickley, 3.23 seconds. PYSC Galaxy 1, Jackson Hole White 0 Sparta United 5, PVSC Pumas White 1 Wolfpack United 8, Firebirds 0 Goat tying: 1. Savannah Fleming, 10.34; 2. Marlee Mussman, 11.80; PYSC Galaxy 2, Idaho Rush White 0 GBYSL Elko Indar 4, Sawtooth United 0 Sawtooth United 4, Firebirds 0 “They are making us older girls 3. Cole Lickley, 13.72; 4. Shiann Williamson, 14.50; 5. Cheyenne 2009 Canyon Rim Classic U-12 National U-15/16 Logan, 14.99; 6. Shania Stinemates, 15.71; 7. Chase Roberts, 16.83. U-12 American work harder.” Team roping: 1. Brogan Bennett and Jared Parke, 19.64. At Sunway Soccer Complex, Wolfpack 3, Idaho Rush Blue East 0 Real Boise 3, PVSC Power Black 1 Wood River 7, Xtreme Clarkson 0 Pole bending: 1. Cheyenne Logan, 22.816; 2. Shiann Williamson, Twin Falls Idaho Rush Blue East 4, Jackson Hole TVSC Synergy FC 2, PVSC Power Black 1 Firebirds Black 12, Xtreme Clarkson 0 After years of competing in high 28.997; 3. Shania Stinemates, 33.458; 4. Marlee Mussman, 38.168; Saturday’s results Black 0 BVSL Synergy 5, Jackson Hole Premiere 0 Firebirds Black 3, Wood River 0 school rodeo and basketball, 5. Kylie Castle, 39.039. Boys Wolfpack 8, MagicUnited 0 Real Boise 2, BVSL Synergy 0 Xtreme 2, Twin Falls Rapids 1 Barrel racing: 1. Shiann Williamson, 17.720; 2. Marlee Mussman, Jackson Hole Black 3, MagicUnited 1 TVSC Synergy FC 9, Jackson Hole Vallivue Youth Soccer 3, Twin Falls Rapids Glenns Ferry senior Laramie Fox 18.029; 3. Savannah Fleming, 18.343; 4. Shania Stinemates, 21.091; U-10 Bracket A U-13 Premiere 0 2 5.Cheyenne Logan, 23.181; 6. Kylie Castle, 26.193. Twin Falls 7, Wood River 0 “is ready to move on.” Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Monday, April 27, 2009 Main 7 SCOREBOARD

LOB—Texas 9, Baltimore 8. 2B—An.Jones (5), M.Young BMolin c 5 0 2 0 JWilson pr 0 0 0 0 0-0 8, M.Williams 9-14 2-2 24, West 5-10 1-1 12, Smith AUTO RACING (6), Byrd (6), Ad.Jones (7), Scott (5). HR—Dav.Murphy Rownd cf 5 0 2 1 JGutrrz p 0 0 0 0 2-6 2-2 6, Gibson 0-1 0-0 0, Szczerbiak 1-2 2-2 4, NASCAR Sprint Cup-Aaron’s 499 Results (1), Blalock (5), C.Davis (5), B.Roberts (2), Ad.Jones (3). Meddrs p 0 0 0 0 J.Upton rf 3 1 2 2 B.Wallace 0-1 0-0 0, Pavlovic 1-1 0-0 3, Jackson 0-1 0-0 Sunday SB—Ad.Jones (1). CS—B.Roberts (3). SF—Markakis. GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN Torres cf 0 0 0 0 Monter c 4 0 1 0 0, Kinsey 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-74 23-24 99. At Talladega Superspeedway IP H R ER BB SO Schrhlt rf 5 0 1 0 RRorts pr 0 1 0 0 DETROIT (78) Talladega, Ala. Texas Ishikaw 1b 5 0 0 0 Garlnd p 3 0 0 0 Prince 1-5 0-0 2, McDyess 11-18 4-4 26, R.Wallace 0-7 Lap Length: 2.66 Miles McCarthy 5 9 4 4 3 1 Burriss 2b 5 0 2 0 T.Pena p 0 0 0 0 0-0 0, Stuckey 7-14 0-0 14, Hamilton 2-12 2-2 6, Bynum (Start Position In Parentheses) Jennings L,0-1 BS,1-1 22-3 4 4 4 2 1 TV SCHEDULE Cain p 1 0 0 0 Vasquz p 0 0 0 0 8-12 5-5 22, Maxiell 1-5 4-7 6, Afflalo 1-3 0-0 2, 1. (9) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet Guardado 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 FLewis ph 1 1 1 0 CYoung ph-cf 1 0 0 0 Herrmann 0-2 0-0 0, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-78 2. (11) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet Baltimore MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Uribe 3b 2 0 1 0 15-18 78. 3. (25) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet Bergesen 4 10 5 5 1 3 5 p.m. Totals 46 4 14 4 Totals 40 5 9 5 Cleveland 26 25 22 26 — 99 4. (34) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota Baez W,1-1 3 0 0 0 0 3 San Francisco 000 100 030 000 — 4 Detroit 27 15 18 18 — 78 5. (8) Scott Speed, Toyota Ji.Johnson H,4 1 0 0 0 0 1 ESPN — St. Louis at Atlanta Arizona 010 000 003 001 — 5 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 6-13 (M.Williams 4-7, West 1-1, 6. (28) Kurt Busch, Dodge Sherrill S,4-5 1 1 0 0 0 0 NBA BASKETBALL One out when winning run scored. Pavlovic 1-1, Szczerbiak 0-1, James 0-3), Detroit 1-10 7. (2) Greg Biffle, Ford Bergesen pitched to 5 batters in the 5th. DP—San Francisco 1, Arizona 3. LOB—San Francisco 8, (Bynum 1-2, Prince 0-1, Afflalo 0-2, R.Wallace 0-2, 8. (30) Brian Vickers, Toyota HBP—by Jennings (C.Izturis). 6 p.m. Arizona 9. 2B—Winn (4), Sandoval (4), Schierholtz (2), Hamilton 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— 9. (22) Joey Logano, Toyota Umpires—Home, Ed Rapuano; First, Paul Schrieber; TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 4, Atlanta at Miami F.Lewis (5), Uribe (1), Tracy (6). HR—Sandoval (1), Cleveland 49 (James 13), Detroit 41 (McDyess 10). 10. (20) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet Second, Paul Nauert; Third, Joe West. Reynolds (5), J.Upton (2). CS—Burriss (2), Byrnes (1). Assists—Cleveland 19 (James 8), Detroit 17 (Hamilton 11. (41) Reed Sorenson, Dodge T—2:42. A—22,896 (48,290). 8:30 p.m. S—C.Young. 7). Total Fouls—Cleveland 18, Detroit 25. Technicals— 12. (10) David Ragan, Ford TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 5, Utah at L.A. Lakers IP H R ER BB SO West, Hamilton, Detroit defensive three second. A— 13. (24) Paul Menard, Ford San Francisco 22,076 (22,076). 14. (17) Joe Nemechek, Toyota TIGERS 3, ROYALS 2 NHL HOCKEY Cain 7 4 1 1 4 5 15. (6) Regan Smith, Chevrolet Detroit Kansas City Time TBA Affeldt H,4 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 Bulls 121, Celtics 118, 2OT 16. (15) Casey Mears, Chevrolet ab r h bi ab r h bi Howry H,4 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 17. (13) Matt Kenseth, Ford VERSUS — Playoffs, Western Conference quarterfinals, San Jose at Anaheim, B.Wilson BS,1-4 1 3 3 3 0 0 BOSTON (118) Grndrs cf 4 0 0 0 Crisp cf 3 1 0 0 Medders L,0-1 21-3 1 1 1 3 2 Pierce 9-24 8-9 29, Davis 4-16 2-2 10, Perkins 6-10 3-3 18. (43) Max Papis, Toyota Polanc 2b 4 0 0 0 DeJess lf 5 0 0 0 game 6 15, Rondo 9-18 7-9 25, R.Allen 8-17 7-8 28, Marbury 1-3 19. (39) Elliott Sadler, Dodge Ordonz rf 4 0 0 0 Teahen 3b 2 0 1 0 J.Miller 0 1 0 0 0 0 20. (1) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet Arizona 0-0 2, House 2-5 1-1 6, Moore 0-0 0-0 0, Scalabrine 1-2 MiCarr dh 3 0 1 0 JGuilln dh 3 0 1 1 Garland 71-3 10 4 4 2 2 0-0 3, T.Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-95 28-32 118. Larish 1b 4 1 1 0 Jacobs 1b 3 0 0 0 T.Pena 2-3 1 0 0 0 2 CHICAGO (121) BASEBALL Inge 3b 3 1 1 2 Callasp 2b 3 0 1 0 Frasor H,1 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 E—Kendall (3), Weeks (4), R.Ortiz (1). LOB—Milwaukee Vasquez 1 2 0 0 0 0 Salmons 5-14 9-9 20, Ty.Thomas 6-16 2-4 14, Noah 4-5 JAndrs lf 3 1 3 0 Olivo c 3 0 0 0 Carlson H,4 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 11, Houston 9. 2B—Cameron 2 (7), Keppinger (3). HR— Qualls 2 0 0 0 0 3 4-6 12, Rose 10-17 3-4 23, Gordon 10-22 1-2 22, Hinrich American League Everett ss 3 0 0 0 J.Buck ph-c 1 0 0 0 Downs S,2-2 1 10 00 0 I.Rodriguez (2). CS—Weeks (1), Kendall (1), Pence (1). J.Gutierrez W,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 1 6-13 4-7 18, Miller 4-6 3-3 12, Hunter 0-0 0-0 0. Totals Sardinh c 2 0 0 1 Maier rf 3 0 0 0 Chicago S—Counsell. J.Miller pitched to 1 batter in the 12th. 45-93 26-35 121. East W L Pct GB Aviles ss 4 1 1 1 Contreras 7 8 3 3 1 2 IP H R ER BB SO Umpires—Home, Tom Hallion; First, Chad Fairchild; Boston 19 2724 26 14 8— 118 Florida 11 7 .611 — Totals 30 3 6 3 Totals 30 2 4 2 Linebrink L,0-1 1 2 1 1 2 1 Milwaukee Second, Phil Cuzzi; Third, Jerry Crawford. Chicago 18 2720 31 14 11— 121 Philadelphia 9 8 .529 1½ Detroit 020 010 000 — 3 Jenks 1 1 0 0 0 1 Parra L,0-4 5 5 3 1 3 4 T—3:45. A—31,862 (48,652). 3-Point Goals—Boston 10-23 (R.Allen 5-11, Pierce 3-7, Atlanta 9 9 .500 2 Kansas City 001 000 001 — 2 WP—Halladay. McClung 2 1 0 0 1 0 Scalabrine 1-1, House 1-3, Rondo 0-1), Chicago 5-12 New York 8 10 .444 3 DP—Kansas City 2. LOB—Detroit 2, Kansas City 9. 2B— Umpires—Home, Marvin Hudson; First, John DiFelice 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 (Hinrich 2-5, Miller 1-1, Gordon 1-2, Salmons 1-4). Washington 4 13 .235 6½ Callaspo (5). HR—Inge (7), Aviles (1). SB—J.Anderson Hirschbeck; Second, Wally Bell; Third, Marty Foster. Stetter 1-300 00 0 Fouled Out—Perkins, Scalabrine, Miller. Rebounds— (6), Teahen (1). CS—Crisp (2). SF—Sardinha. T—2:39. A—31,459 (40,615). Houston Saturday’s late AL box Boston 54 (Rondo, Davis 11), Chicago 62 (Rose 11). Central W L Pct GB IP H R ER BB SO R.Ortiz W,2-0 5 4 2 2 4 3 MARINERS 9, ANGELS 8 Assists—Boston 19 (Rondo 11), Chicago 23 (Rose 9). Detroit W.Wright H,2 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 13 6 .684 — Seattle Los Angeles Total Fouls—Boston 31, Chicago 28. Technical—Miller. Pittsburgh 11 7 .611 1½ Galarraga W,3-0 6 3 1 1 5 7 NL Boxes Sampson H,3 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 A—23,067 (21,711). Seay H,6 1 0 0 0 0 0 Brocail H,1 1 1 0 0 2 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi Cincinnati 10 8 .556 2½ REDS 8, BRAVES 2 ISuzuki rf 5 2 3 0 Figgins 3b 5 0 1 0 Chicago 9 8 .529 3 Perry H,3 1 0 0 0 1 2 Hawkins H,3 1 1 0 0 0 1 Rodney S,4-4 1 1 1 1 0 0 Valverde S,2-4 1 0 0 0 1 1 EnChvz cf 3 1 0 0 MIzturs ss 3 1 1 1 Milwaukee 8 10 .444 4½ Atlanta Cincinnati GrffyJr dh 4 2 1 1 Abreu lf 5 0 2 2 Houston 7 12 .368 6 Kansas City ab r h bi ab r h bi HBP—by R.Ortiz (Kendall). GOLF Ponson L,0-3 8 6 3 3 0 7 Umpires—Home, Chris Tiller; First, Dale Scott; Second, Beltre 3b 5 0 1 1 Hunter cf 5 1 1 2 West W L Pct GB KJhnsn 2b 5 0 1 0 Tavers cf 4 1 1 0 J.Cruz 1 0 0 0 1 0 Escoar ss 5 0 2 0 Nix lf 4 0 0 0 Jerry Meals; Third, Mike DiMuro. Branyn 1b 5 2 3 4 KMorls 1b 5 2 2 1 PGA Tour-Zurich Classic Los Angeles 13 6 .684 — HBP—by Galarraga (J.Guillen, Teahen). PB—Sardinha. C.Jones 3b 4 1 3 0 Votto 1b 3 2 2 3 T—3:26. A—27,690 (40,976). JoLopz 2b 4 0 0 0 Napoli c 4 0 0 0 San Diego 10 8 .556 2½ Umpires—Home, Doug Eddings; First, Hunter Prado 3b 1 0 0 0 Phillips 2b 4 1 1 1 Balentn lf 4 1 2 1 MthwsJ rf 4 1 1 0 Of New Orleans Wendelstedt; Second, Dana DeMuth; Third, Todd RJhnsn c 3 1 1 1 JRiver dh 3 1 1 0 Sunday San Francisco 8 9 .471 4 Ktchm 1b 4 0 0 0 Bruce rf 3 2 3 4 PHILLIES 13, MARLINS 2 At Tpc Louisiana Arizona 7 11 .389 5½ Tichenor. Francr rf 4 0 0 0 Encrnc 3b 4 0 0 0 YBtncr ss 4 0 1 1 Kndrck 2b 3 2 2 2 Colorado 6 11 .353 6 T—2:31. A—13,520 (38,177). Philadelphia Florida Totals 37 9 12 9 Totals 37 8 11 8 Avondale, La. B.Jones lf 3 0 2 1 RHrndz c 4 0 2 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Seattle 300 201 300 — 9 Purse: $6.2 Million Saturday’s Games Schafer cf 3 0 0 0 Janish ss 3 1 0 0 Yardage: 7,399 - Par: 72 Atlanta 10, Cincinnati 2 Infante cf 1 0 0 0 Owings p 3 1 2 0 Victorn cf 5 1 2 4 Maybin cf 5 0 0 0 Los Angeles 002 100 122 — 8 INDIANS 4, TWINS 2 Brntltt ss 4 2 1 1 Hermid lf 4 0 0 0 E—Kendrick (2). DP—Seattle 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB— Final N.Y. Mets 8, Washington 2 D.Ross c 211 1Burton p 0000 Fedexcup Points In Parentheses St. Louis 8, Chicago Cubs 2 Minnesota Cleveland Kawkm p 2 0 0 0 Dickrsn ph 1 0 0 0 Utley 2b 4 0 1 2 HRmrz ss 4 0 1 1 Seattle 5, Los Angeles 7. 2B—Ro.Johnson (2), Milwaukee 9, Houston 8, 11 innings ab r h bi ab r h bi Carlyle p 0 0 0 0 Herrer p 0 0 0 0 Cairo ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Cantu 1b 3 0 0 0 Y.Betancourt (4), Abreu (3), K.Morales (5), Matthews Jerry Kelly (500) 68-66-69-71—274 -14 Philadelphia 6, Florida 4, 10 innings Gomez cf 2 0 0 0 Sizemr cf 4 1 2 0 Norton ph 1 0 0 0 Howard 1b 5 1 2 1 Uggla 2b 4 0 2 0 Jr. (2), Kendrick 2 (3). HR—Branyan (4), Balentien (1), Rory Sabbatini (208) 70-67-71-67—275 -13 San Francisco 5, Arizona 3 Span ph-cf 2 0 1 2 ACarer 2b 3 1 2 1 Parr p 0 0 0 0 Werth rf 4 2 1 0 Helms 3b 4 0 0 0 Hunter (7), K.Morales (2). S—En.Chavez. SF— Charlie Wi (208) 66-70-71-68—275 -13 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 5 BHarrs 2b 4 0 0 0 VMrtnz c 4 1 1 0 Diaz ph 1 0 1 0 Ibanez lf 4 2 1 1 RPauln c 4 1 2 0 Ro.Johnson. Charles Howell Iii (208) 68-69-70-68—275 -13 Pittsburgh 10, San Diego 1 Mornea 1b 3 0 0 0 Choo dh 2 0 1 1 Totals 36 2 10 2 Totals 33 8 11 8 Feliz 3b 5 2 3 2 C.Ross rf-p 4 1 3 0 IP H R ER BB SO David Toms (105) 68-68-72-68—276 -12 Sunday’s Games Kubel dh 4 0 0 0 Garko 1b 4 0 1 2 Atlanta 000 000 110 — 2 Coste c 4 1 0 0 Taylor p 1 0 0 0 Seattle Steve Marino (105) 70-68-68-70—276 -12 Philadelphia 13, Florida 2 Crede 3b 4 0 1 0 Peralta ss 4 0 1 0 Cincinnati 000 260 00x — 8 Moyer p 1 1 1 0 Badnhp p 0 0 0 0 C.Silva W,1-2 5 6 3 3 1 1 Steve Stricker (88) 68-73-69-67—277 -11 Cincinnati 8, Atlanta 2 Cuddyr rf 3 0 0 0 DeRosa rf 3 0 0 0 LOB—Atlanta 10, Cincinnati 4. 2B—C.Jones (3), Votto 2 Dobbs ph 0 0 0 1 Carroll ph 1 0 0 0 Batista H,1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Aaron Watkins (88) 70-68-69-70—277 -11 Washington 8, N.Y. Mets 1 DlmYn lf 4 1 1 0 Graffnn 3b 3 0 0 0 (9), Owings (3). HR—D.Ross (2), Bruce 2 (5). CS— Durbin p 0 0 0 0 Penn p 0 0 0 0 M.Lowe 2-3 2 2 2 1 0 Jason Dufner (78) 68-73-69-68—278 -10 Houston 3, Milwaukee 2 JMorls c 4 1 4 0 Crowe lf 3 1 1 0 Encarnacion (1). Stairs ph 0 1 0 1 Calero p 0 0 0 0 Kelley H,4 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Roland Thatcher (78) 68-70-70-70—278 -10 Chicago Cubs 10, St. Louis 3 Punto ss 2 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Happ p 0 0 0 0 Amezg rf 0 0 0 1 Aardsma S,3-3 1 1 2 2 1 1 Tim Petrovic (68), 70-69-73-67—279 -9 Colorado 10, L.A. Dodgers 4 Buschr ph 0 0 0 0 Atlanta Totals 37 13 12 13 Totals 34 2 8 2 Los Angeles Joe Ogilvie (68) 70-69-69-71—279 -9 Pittsburgh 8, San Diego 3 ACasill pr 0 0 0 0 Kawakami L,1-3 42-3 8 8 8 1 1 Philadelphia 200 200 450 — 13 Ortega L,0-1 5 5 5 4 1 5 Boo Weekley (56) 72-68-71-69—280 -8 Arizona 5, San Francisco 4, 12 innings Totals 32 2 7 2 Totals 30 4 9 4 Carlyle 11-3 1 0 0 0 0 Florida 000 010 001 — 2 Bulger 1 5 4 4 1 1 Bob Estes (56) 73-69-68-70—280 -8 Monday’s Games Minnesota 000 000 200 — 2 Parr 2 2 0 0 0 2 E—Hermida (1). DP—Florida 1. LOB—Philadelphia 12, Davidson 0 1 0 0 0 0 Ian Poulter (56) 71-66-72-71—280 -8 Washington (Martis 2-0) at Philadelphia (Blanton 0-2), Cleveland 103 000 00x — 4 Cincinnati Florida 8. 2B—Victorino (2), Bruntlett (3), R.Paulino (2). J.Speier 2 1 0 0 0 1 Jeff Overton (56) 68-72-68-72—280 -8 5:05 p.m. E—Peralta (3). DP—Minnesota 1, Cleveland 3. LOB— Owings W,1-2 7 6 1 1 3 6 SB—Werth (2), Ibanez (3). S—Badenhop. SF—Bruntlett, Arredondo 1 0 0 0 0 2 John Rollins (56) 69-67-71-73—280 -8 Houston (Oswalt 0-2) at Cincinnati (Cueto 1-1), 5:10 Minnesota 9, Cleveland 6. 2B—J.Morales (3), A.Cabrera Burton 1 2 1 1 0 0 Ibanez, Amezaga. Bulger pitched to 4 batters in the 7th. Rod Pampling (56) 68-71-68-73—280 -8 p.m. (5), Choo (6). SB—Crowe (1). CS—Sizemore (2), DeRosa Herrera 1 2 0 0 0 1 IP H R ER BB SO Davidson pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. Florida (A.Sanchez 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Maine 0-2), 5:10 (1). HBP—by Kawakami (Votto, Janish). WP—Kawakami. Philadelphia HBP—by C.Silva (Kendrick). WP—Batista. Champions-Liberty Mutual p.m. IP H R ER BB SO Umpires—Home, Jeff Nelson; First, Mark Carlson; Moyer W,3-1 6 7 1 1 1 6 Umpires—Home, Tim McClelland; First, Ted Barrett; St. Louis (Pineiro 3-0) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 2-1), 5:10 Minnesota Second, Tim Tschida; Third, Mike Estabrook. Durbin 1 0 0 0 0 0 Second, Greg Gibson; Third, Andy Fletcher. Legends Of Golf p.m. Perkins L,1-2 5 7 4 4 2 4 T—2:36. A—29,327 (42,319). Happ 2 1 1 1 0 3 T—3:04. A—43,542 (45,257). Sunday Pittsburgh (Karstens 1-0) at Milwaukee (Looper 2-0), Guerrier 1 0 0 0 1 0 Florida At Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort And Spa Breslow 11-3 1 0 0 1 1 Taylor L,0-1 32-3 4 4 4 6 2 Course 6:05 p.m. CUBS 10, CARDINALS 3 San Diego (C.Young 2-0) at Colorado (Hammel 0-0), Ayala 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 Badenhop 21-3 1 0 0 1 2 Saturday’s late NL box Savannah, Ga. Cleveland Penn 1 4 7 6 3 2 Purse: $2.6 Million 6:40 p.m. Chicago St. Louis PIRATES 10, PADRES 1 Chicago Cubs (Lilly 2-1) at Arizona (Haren 1-3), 7:40 Laffey W,2-0 61-3 5 2 2 4 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Calero 1 2 2 2 1 1 Yardage: 7,087 - Par: 72 p.m. J.Lewis 0 1 0 0 1 0 ASorin lf 4 2 2 0 Schmkr 2b 5 0 1 0 C.Ross 1 1 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh San Diego Final L.A. Dodgers (Wolf 1-1) at San Francisco (Zito 0-2), 8:15 Sipp H,1 2-3 0 0 0 0 2 Theriot ss 5 3 1 0 Rasms lf 5 0 1 0 Penn pitched to 3 batters in the 8th. ab r h bi ab r h bi Schwab Cup Points In Parentheses p.m. R.Betancourt H,2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Fukdm rf 4 2 3 5 Pujols 1b 1 0 0 0 HBP—by Penn (Coste), by Taylor (Moyer). WP—Happ, Morgan cf 3 2 1 1 Hairstn cf 3 1 1 0 X-Won On Second Playoff Hole Tuesday’s Games K.Wood S,4-4 1 1 0 0 1 1 D.Lee 1b 1 0 1 1 Ludwck rf 4 0 0 0 Penn. FSnchz 2b 5 3 3 1 Eckstn 2b 3 0 1 0 Langer And Lehman (450) 61-66-62—189 -27 Washington at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. J.Lewis pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Hoffpar 1b 3 1 2 2 Ankiel cf 4 1 1 1 Umpires—Home, Jerry Layne; First, Tony Randazzo; Monroe lf 5 1 3 3 DeLCrz p 0 0 0 0 Sluman And Stadler (266) 63-65-61—189 -27 Florida at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. PB—V.Martinez. RJhnsn cf 5 0 0 0 YMolin c 4 1 2 1 Second, Chris Guccione; Third, Ed Montague. AdLRc 1b 4 0 0 0 Blanco ph 1 0 0 0 Roberts And Wiebe (198) 64-61-65—190 -26 St. Louis at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. Umpires—Home, Brian Knight; First, Jim Joyce; Fontent 3b 4 0 1 1 LaRue c 0 0 0 0 T—3:22. A—17,177 (38,560). Hinske rf 3 1 2 1 Perdm p 0 0 0 0 Cook And Sindelar (198) 63-63-64—190 -26 Houston at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m. Second, Bill Miller; Third, Brian Runge. Soto c 4 0 0 0 Greene ss 4 0 0 0 AnLRc 3b 4 0 2 2 AdGnzl 1b 4 0 1 1 Kite And Morgan (134) 68-62-62—192 -24 Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 6:05 p.m. T—2:56. A—20,153 (45,199). Heilmn p 0 0 0 0 Thurstn 3b 3 1 1 0 PIRATES 8, PADRES 3 RVazqz ss 4 1 1 0 Headly lf 4 0 1 0 Smyth And James (134) 68-62-62—192 -24 San Diego at Colorado, 6:40 p.m. Gthrght ph 1 0 0 0 Wllmyr p 2 0 0 0 Jarmll c 4 2 2 0 Kzmnff 3b 4 0 2 0 Bean And Pate (102) 66-64-63—193 -23 Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. ANGELS 8, MARINERS 0 Gregg p 0 0 0 0 Walters p 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh San Diego Duke p 3 0 0 1 Hundly c 4 0 0 0 O’Meara And Price (102) 63-64-66—193 -23 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. Miles 2b 5 2 3 0 BrRyan ph 1 0 1 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Meek p 0 0 0 0 CBurke ss 3 0 0 0 Funk And Hoch (82) 5-66-63—194 -22 Seattle Los Angeles Harden p 2 0 0 0 Boyer p 0 0 0 0 Morgan cf 4 1 2 0 Gerut cf 4 0 0 0 Gerut rf 3 0 0 0 Jacobs And Zoeller (82) 61-67-66—194 -22 ab r h bi ab r h bi Cotts p 0 0 0 0 TMiller p 0 0 0 0 RVazqz 2b 4 1 1 0 Eckstn 2b 3 0 0 0 S.Hill p 0 0 0 0 T.Watson And Nort 66-64-65—195 -21 ISuzuki rf 4 0 1 0 EAyar ss 5 0 0 0 K.Hill c 2 0 1 0 DReyes p 0 0 0 0 Moss lf 5 1 1 0 Giles rf 4 1 1 0 Geer p 2 0 0 0 Forsman And Purtzer 66-62-67—195 -21 National League EnChvz lf 3 0 0 0 MthwsJ rf 4 2 2 1 Duncan ph 1 0 1 0 AdLRc 1b 3 3 2 4 AdGnzl 1b 3 1 2 2 EGnzlz 2b 1 0 0 0 Fleisher And Jenkins 65-67-64—196 -20 East W L Pct GB GrffyJr dh 2 0 0 0 Abreu dh 4 1 2 1 Totals 40 10 14 9 Totals 34 3 8 3 Hinske rf 5 1 1 0 Headly lf 4 0 0 0 Totals 35 10 14 9 Totals 32 1 6 1 Haas And Crenshaw 67-63-66—196 -20 Beltre 3b 4 0 1 0 Hunter cf 5 2 3 1 Chicago 310 200 130 — 10 AnLRc 3b 5 1 2 0 Kzmnff 3b 3 0 0 0 Pittsburgh 210 212 020 — 10 Lyle And Woosnam 62-68-66—196 -20 Florida 11 7 .611 — Branyn 1b 4 0 0 0 Kndrck 2b 5 1 3 4 St. Louis 010 100 100 — 3 Diaz c 3 0 1 2 Blanco c 3 0 0 0 San Diego 000 001 000 — 1 Eger And Mcnulty 66-65-66—197 -19 Philadelphia 9 8 .529 1½ JoLopz 2b 4 0 2 0 JRiver lf 4 1 2 1 E—Greene (5). DP—Chicago 1, St. Louis 1. LOB—Chicago Bixler ss 3 0 1 2 CBurke ss 2 0 0 0 E—C.Burke (1). DP—Pittsburgh 1, San Diego 2. LOB— Atlanta 9 9 .500 2 YBtncr ss 4 0 0 0 Quinlan 1b 4 0 1 0 8, St. Louis 9. 2B—A.Soriano (6), D.Lee (4), Miles (1), Ohlndrf p 4 0 0 0 Peavy p 0 0 0 0 New York 8 10 .444 3 JBurke c 3 0 0 0 B.Wood 3b 4 1 1 0 Grabow p 0 0 0 0 Macias ph 1 0 1 0 Pittsburgh 9, San Diego 6. 2B—F.Sanchez (9), Monroe LPGArona Championship Br.Ryan (2), Duncan (7). HR—Fukudome (4), Hoffpauir (1), An.LaRoche (5), Jaramillo 2 (4). 3B—Hairston (1). Sunday Washington 4 13 .235 6½ FGtrrz cf 3 0 1 0 Mathis c 3 0 0 0 (2), Ankiel (2), Y.Molina (2). SB—A.Soriano (3), Thurston Mujica p 0 0 0 0 S—Duke. SF—Morgan, An.LaRoche, Duke. Central W L Pct GB Totals 31 0 5 0 Totals 38 814 8 (1). S—Harden. Merdth p 0 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO At Tres Marias Golf Club Seattle 000 000 000 — 0 EGnzlz ph 1 1 1 1 Purse: $1.3 Million St. Louis 13 6 .684 — IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh Los Angeles 021 111 02x — 8 Chicago Perdm p 0 0 0 0 Yardage: 6,539 - Par 73 Pittsburgh 11 7 .611 1½ E—Beltre (4). DP—Seattle 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB—Seattle Totals 36 8 11 8 Totals 28 3 5 3 Duke W,3-1 81-3 6 1 1 2 5 Final Round Cincinnati 10 8 .556 2½ 7, Los Angeles 10. 2B—Abreu (4), Hunter (6). HR— Harden W,2-1 6 4 2 2 2 9 Pittsburgh 000 230 021 — 8 Meek 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 A-Amateur Chicago 9 8 .529 3 Cotts 2-311 11 0 San Diego Kendrick (2), J.Rivera (1). Heilman 11-3 1 0 0 1 0 San Diego 200 000 010 — 3 Lorena Ochoa 65-65-69-68—267 -25 Milwaukee 8 10 .444 4½ IP H R ER BB SO DP—Pittsburgh 2. LOB—Pittsburgh 7, San Diego 3. 2B— S.Hill L,1-1 2 5 3 3 1 1 Suzann Pettersen 69-64-67-68—268 -24 Houston 7 12 .368 6 Gregg 1 20 00 0 Geer 4 7 5 5 0 1 Seattle St. Louis Bixler (1), Macias (1). HR—Ad.LaRoche 2 (5), De La Cruz 2 2 2 2 5 1 Na Yeon Choi 66-69-69-70—274 -18 West W L Pct GB Washburn L,3-1 51-3 8 6 6 3 0 Wellemeyer L,1-2 5 8 6 5 2 5 Ad.Gonzalez (7), E.Gonzalez (1). CS—Morgan (2). S— Wendy Ward 71-68-66-70—275 -17 White 12-3 2 0 0 1 0 Diaz, Peavy. Perdomo 1 0 0 0 0 1 Cristie Kerr 70-70-66-70—276 -16 Los Angeles 13 6 .684 — Corcoran 2-3 4 2 2 0 0 Walters 2 2 1 1 0 2 IP H R ER BB SO HBP—by S.Hill (Hinske). Yani Tseng 69-66-71-70—276 -16 San Diego 10 8 .556 2½ Boyer 2-3 2 2 2 0 0 Umpires—Home, Charlie Reliford; First, Larry Vanover; Seon Hwa Lee 72-68-69-68—277 -15 San Francisco 8 9 .471 4 M.Lowe 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 T.Miller 1 2 1 1 1 1 Pittsburgh Second, Sam Holbrook; Third, Dan Iassogna. Los Angeles D.Reyes 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Ohlendorf W,2-2 7 5 3 3 3 2 Brittany Lang 69-68-70-70—277 -15 Arizona 7 11 .389 5½ Weaver W,2-1 7 3 0 0 2 5 Grabow 2 0 0 0 0 2 T—2:34. A—41,665 (42,691). Morgan Pressel 71-67-67-72—277 -15 Colorado 6 11 .353 6 S.Shields 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Harden (Pujols), by Wellemeyer (A.Soriano). San Diego Vicky Hurst 70-71-69-68—278 -14 Saturday’s Games Umpires—Home, Laz Diaz; First, Chuck Meriwether; Michelle Wie 66-71-72-69—278 -14 Atlanta 10, Cincinnati 2 Fuentes 1 1 0 0 1 3 Second, Eric Cooper; Third, Scott Barry. Peavy L,2-3 5 6 5 5 4 6 WP—Washburn. T—2:57. A—44,742 (43,975). Mujica 2 1 0 0 0 3 Jimin Jeong 69-73-66-71—279 -13 N.Y. Mets 8, Washington 2 Umpires—Home, Ted Barrett; First, Greg Gibson; Meredith 1 3 2 2 0 1 Ai Miyazato 69-70-72-70—281 -11 St. Louis 8, Chicago Cubs 2 Second, Andy Fletcher; Third, Tim McClelland. Perdomo 1 1 1 1 0 0 BASKETBALL Eva Dahllof 73-71-71-67—282 -10 Milwaukee 9, Houston 8, 11 innings ROCKIES 10, DODGERS 4 Jill Mcgill 68-71-72-71—282 -10 Philadelphia 6, Florida 4, 10 innings T—2:43. A—43,057 (45,257). Ohlendorf pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Los Angeles Colorado HBP—by Ohlendorf (Eckstein), by Meredith (Morgan). National Basketball Association San Francisco 5, Arizona 3 WP—Peavy. Daily Playoff Glance L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 5 ATHLETICS 7, RAYS 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi All Times MDT HOCKEY Pittsburgh 10, San Diego 1 Pierre lf 4 1 2 0 Fowler cf 4 1 3 1 Umpires—Home, Larry Vanover; First, Sam Holbrook; Tampa Bay Oakland Hudson 2b 4 1 0 0 Tlwtzk ss 3 1 0 0 Second, Dan Iassogna; Third, Charlie Reliford. FIRST ROUND Sunday’s Games ab r h bi ab r h bi T—2:35. A—30,848 (42,691). (Best of 7) National Hockey League Philadelphia 13, Florida 2 BUpton cf 4 0 0 0 RSwny cf 5 1 1 0 Ethier rf 5 0 2 0 Splrghs lf 4 2 2 3 Saturday, April 18 Daily Playoff Glance Cincinnati 8, Atlanta 2 Crwfrd lf 4 0 2 0 OCarer ss 4 1 2 1 Loney 1b 5 1 3 3 Atkins 1b 3 1 1 0 Chicago 105, Boston 103, OT All Times MDT Washington 8, N.Y. Mets 1 Longori 3b 3 0 0 0 Giambi 1b 4 1 1 0 Martin c 5 0 1 1 Hawpe rf 3 1 1 1 NATIONALS 8, METS 1 Saturday, April 25 FIRST ROUND Houston 3, Milwaukee 2 Burrell dh 3 1 0 0 Hollidy lf 3 1 1 1 Kemp cf 3 0 0 0 JeBakr 3b 4 0 1 3 New Orleans 95, Denver 93, Denver leads series 2-1 (Best-of-7) Chicago Cubs 10, St. Louis 3 WAyar 1b 4 0 1 0 Cust dh 3 1 1 0 DeWitt 3b 4 0 0 0 Corpas p 0 0 0 0 Washington New York Dallas 99, San Antonio 90, Dallas leads series 3-1 Saturday, April 25 Colorado 10, L.A. Dodgers 4 Zobrist 2b 3 0 0 0 Grcprr 3b 2 1 1 1 JCastro ss 4 0 0 0 Iannett c 3 1 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Miami 107, Atlanta 78, Miami leads series 2-1 Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh wins series 4- Pittsburgh 8, San Diego 3 Navarr c 2 0 0 1 Hannhn 3b 1 0 0 0 Kershw p 1 0 0 0 Barmes 2b 4 2 2 2 Maxwll cf 5 1 2 1 JosRys ss 3 0 1 0 L.A. Lakers 108, Utah 94, L.A. Lakers lead series 3-1 2 Arizona 5, San Francisco 4, 12 innings Kapler rf 2 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 2 1 1 3 Elbert p 0 0 0 0 Marqus p 2 1 1 0 Bellird 2b 4 0 2 1 DnMrp lf 3 0 0 0 Sunday, April 26 Chicago 5, Calgary 1, Chicago leads series 3-2 Monday’s Games Bartlett ss 3 0 1 0 T.Buck rf 4 0 1 0 Blake ph 0 0 0 0 Street p 0 0 0 0 Zmrmn 3b 4 0 1 0 Beltran cf 4 1 1 0 Chicago 121, Boston 118, 2OT, series tied 2-2 San Jose 3, Anaheim 2, OT, Anaheim leads series 3-2 Washington (Martis 2-0) at Philadelphia (Blanton 0-2), Ellis 2b 4 0 1 1 Ohman p 0 0 0 0 Stewart ph-3b1 0 0 0 Dunn 1b 4 0 0 0 Delgad 1b 4 0 1 1 Cleveland 99, Detroit 78, Cleveland wins series 4-0 Sunday, April 26 5:05 p.m. Totals 28 1 4 1 Totals 32 710 7 Mota p 0 0 0 0 NJhnsn 1b 1 0 1 0 DWrght 3b 4 0 0 0 Orlando 84, Philadelphia 81, series tied 2-2 Washington 5, N.Y. Rangers 3, series tied 3-3 Houston (Oswalt 0-2) at Cincinnati (Cueto 1-1), 5:10 Tampa Bay 010 000 000 — 1 Loretta ph 1 1 1 0 Wlngh lf 3 1 0 0 Church rf 3 0 1 0 Portland at Houston, late Carolina 4, New Jersey 0, series tied 3-3 p.m. Totals 36 4 9 4 Totals 31 10 11 10 Kearns rf 4 3 2 1 Santos c 4 0 1 0 Monday, April 27 Oakland 040 030 00x — 7 Los Angeles 000 002 Monday, April 27 Florida (A.Sanchez 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Maine 0-2), 5:10 DP—Tampa Bay 2, Oakland 2. LOB—Tampa Bay 4, 2 011 — 4 Flores c 4 2 3 3 Castillo 2b 2 0 0 0 Atlanta at Miami, 6 p.m. Chicago at Calgary, 7:30 p.m. p.m. Oakland 6. 2B—R.Sweeney (4), K.Suzuki (4). CS—T.Buck Colorado 004 051 00x — 10 AlGnzlz ss 5 1 2 1 Fossum p 0 0 0 0 Denver at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. San Jose at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m. St. Louis (Pineiro 3-0) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 2-1), 5:10 (1). S—Navarro. E—Atkins (2). DP—Los Angeles 1, Colorado 1. LOB—Los Zmrmn p 3 0 0 0 Sheffild ph 1 0 0 0 Utah at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 p.m. IP H R ER BB SO Angeles 10, Colorado 2. 2B—Loney 2 (6), Martin (4), Hinckly p 1 0 0 0 Felicin p 0 0 0 0 Tuesday, April 28 N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh (Karstens 1-0) at Milwaukee (Looper 2-0), Tampa Bay Fowler (4). 3B—Je.Baker (1). HR—Spilborghs (1), Mock p 0 0 0 0 Stokes p 0 0 0 0 Chicago at Boston, 5 p.m. Carolina at New Jersey, 5:30 p.m. 6:05 p.m. Sonnanstine L,0-3 4 10 7 7 2 3 Barmes (3). CS—Fowler (1). S—Marquis. Cintron ph 1 0 0 0 OPerez p 1 0 1 0 Philadelphia at Orlando, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 San Diego (C.Young 2-0) at Colorado (Hammel 0-0), IP H R ER BB SO K.Wells p 0 0 0 0 Cora 2b 1 0 0 0 Anaheim at San Jose, TBD, if necessary Cormier 3 0 0 0 2 0 Los Angeles Dallas at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. 6:40 p.m. Wheeler 1 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 39 8 13 7 Totals 30 1 6 1 Houston at Portland, 8 p.m. Calgary at Chicago, TBD, if necessary Chicago Cubs (Lilly 2-1) at Arizona (Haren 1-3), 7:40 Oakland Kershaw L,0-2 42-3 8 9 9 4 4 Washington 022 040 000 — 8 Wednesday, April 29 p.m. Eveland W,1-1 5 4 1 1 3 3 Elbert 11-3 3 1 1 0 0 New York 100 000 000 — 1 Miami at Atlanta, 6 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Wolf 1-1) at San Francisco (Zito 0-2), 8:15 Wuertz 2 0 0 0 0 0 Ohman 1 0 0 0 0 1 E—Zimmermann (1), D.Wright (2). DP—Washington 2, New Orleans at Denver, 8:30 p.m. TRANSACTIONS p.m. Mota 1 0 0 0 0 1 New York 1. LOB—Washington 11, New York 6. 2B— S.Casilla 1 0 0 0 0 1 Colorado Kearns (3), Alb.Gonzalez (3). 3B—Delgado (1). HR— BASEBALL Tuesday’s Games Springer 1 0 0 0 0 2 American League Washington at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Marquis W,3-1 71-3 6 3 3 4 5 Kearns (3), Flores (2). SB—Maxwell 2 (3), Jos.Reyes (4). Eveland pitched to 2 batters in the 6th. Street 2-3 0 0 0 1 0 CS—Beltran (1). NBA Boxes BOSTON RED SOX—Recalled RHP Michael Bowden from Florida at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. Sonnanstine pitched to 4 batters in the 5th. Pawtucket (IL). Optioned INF Gil Velazquez to St. Louis at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m. Corpas 1 3 1 1 0 1 IP H R ER BB SO Magic 84, 76ers 81 PB—Navarro. WP—Kershaw. Washington Pawtucket. Houston at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m. Umpires—Home, Mark Wegner; First, Rob Drake; DETROIT TIGERS—Placed C Matt Treanor on the 15-day Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 6:05 p.m. Umpires—Home, Lance Barksdale; First, James Hoye; Zimmermann W,2-0 51-3 6 1 1 2 5 ORLANDO (84) Second, Angel Campos; Third, Jeff Kellogg. Second, Adrian Johnson; Third, Randy Marsh. Hinckley 12-3 0 0 0 0 1 Turkoglu 8-11 0-1 17, Lewis 6-15 3-3 17, Howard 6-11 6-12 DL. Purchased the contract of C Dane Sardinha from San Diego at Colorado, 6:40 p.m. T—2:26. A—18,689 (35,067). Toledo (IL). Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. T—2:42. A—35,505 (50,449). Mock 1 0 0 0 1 1 18, Alston 5-12 1-2 13, Lee 6-11 2-2 15, Pietrus 1-3 0-0 2, K.Wells 1 0 0 0 0 1 Johnson 0-3 0-0 0, Gortat 0-0 0-0 0, Redick 1-4 0-0 2. National League L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Placed SS Stephen Drew BLUE JAYS 4, WHITE SOX 3 ASTROS 3, BREWERS 2 New York Totals 33-70 12-20 84. O.Perez L,1-2 41-3 9 7 7 3 3 PHILADELPHIA (81) on the 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of INF Josh Toronto Chicago Wilson from Reno (PCL). Optioned LHP Doug Slaten AL Boxes ab r h bi ab r h bi Milwaukee Houston Fossum 22-3 3 1 1 3 2 Iguodala 4-13 4-6 13, Young 6-17 0-0 15, Dalembert 5-6 ab r h bi ab r h bi Feliciano 1 1 0 0 0 2 0-0 10, Miller 6-18 5-5 17, Green 4-8 0-2 11, Ratliff 1-1 and RHP Bobby Korecky to Reno. Recalled RHP ORIOLES 8, RANGERS 5 Scutaro ss 5 0 1 1 Lillirdg 2b 4 1 1 0 0-0 2, Marshall 0-2 0-0 0, Evans 1-5 0-0 2, Ivey 0-1 0-0 Esmerling Vasquez from Reno. Activated RHP Tom A.Hill 2b 5 1 1 0 Fields 3b 3 1 1 1 Weeks 2b 3 0 1 0 Bourn cf 3 1 1 0 Stokes 1 0 0 0 0 1 Texas Baltimore Counsll ss 4 0 1 0 Kppngr 2b 4 0 1 0 HBP—by Zimmermann (Church), by O.Perez 0, Williams 4-9 2-2 11. Totals 31-80 11-15 81. Gordon from the 15-day DL. Rios rf 5 0 1 0 Quentin lf 4 0 1 0 Orlando 24 12 28 20 — 84 FLORIDA MARLINS—Purchased the contract of LHP ab r h bi ab r h bi V.Wells cf 5 2 2 0 Thome dh 4 1 1 0 Braun lf 4 0 0 0 Brkmn 1b 4 0 0 0 (Willingham). Kinsler 2b 5 0 0 0 BRorts 2b 5 3 4 1 Fielder 1b 3 1 0 0 Ca.Lee lf 3 0 1 1 Umpires—Home, Brian Gorman; First, C.B. Bucknor; Philadelphia 22 14 19 26 — 81 Graham Taylor from Jacksonville (SL). Lind dh 2 0 1 2 Dye rf 4 0 0 0 3-Point Goals—Orlando 6-20 (Lewis 2-4, Alston 2-5, HOUSTON ASTROS—Activated RHP Doug Brocail from DvMrp lf 3 1 1 1 AdJons cf 4 2 3 3 Rolen 3b 4 0 1 1 Konerk 1b 4 0 1 2 Camrn cf 3 1 2 1 Hwkns p 0 0 0 0 Second, Mike Everitt; Third, Gerry Davis. AnJons ph 1 0 1 0 Markks rf 3 1 2 2 BNelsn rf 4 0 0 0 Valvrd p 0 0 0 0 T—2:52. A—40,023 (41,800). Turkoglu 1-2, Lee 1-2, Howard 0-1, Johnson 0-1, Pietrus the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Jeff Fulchino to Round MYong 3b 5 1 1 0 Huff 1b 5 1 1 0 Overay 1b 3 0 0 0 Przyns c 4 0 0 0 Hall 3b 3 0 1 0 Tejada ss 4 0 0 0 0-2, Redick 0-3), Philadelphia 8-19 (Green 3-3, Young Rock (PCL). Blalock dh 5 1 1 2 Wggntn 3b 4 0 0 0 Barajs c 4 1 3 0 BrAndr cf 4 0 3 0 Kendall c 3 0 2 1 Pence rf 3 0 1 0 3-4, Williams 1-3, Iguodala 1-6, Miller 0-1, Marshall 0-1, MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Activated RHP Trevor Hoffman Byrd cf 5 1 2 0 Scott dh 3 0 1 1 Snider lf 4 0 1 0 Owens pr 0 0 0 0 Parra p 2 0 0 0 IRdrgz c 4 1 1 1 DIAMONDBACKS 5, GIANTS 4, 12 INNINGS Ivey 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Orlando 45 from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP R.J. Swindle to N.Cruz rf 4 0 1 0 Moeller c 3 0 1 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 1 0 Hardy ph 1 0 0 0 Blum 3b 4 0 2 0 San Francisco Arizona (Howard 18), Philadelphia 53 (Dalembert 9). Assists— Nashville (PCL). C.Davis 1b 4 1 1 2 Pie lf 3 0 1 0 Totals 37 4 11 4 Totals 35 3 9 3 McClng p 0 0 0 0 R.Ortiz p 1 1 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Orlando 13 (Alston 5), Philadelphia 19 (Iguodala 11). NEW YORK METS—Purchased the contract of LHP Ken Sltlmch c 4 0 2 0 CIzturs ss 3 1 1 0 Toronto 200 100 010 — 4 Hart ph 1 0 0 0 Wrght p 0 0 0 0 Winn lf 6 0 1 0 FLopez 2b 5 0 0 0 Total Fouls—Orlando 17, Philadelphia 19. Technical— Takahashi from Buffalo (IL). Designated LHP Casey Andrus ss 3 0 1 0 Chicago 102 000 000 — 3 DiFelic p 0 0 0 0 Sampsn p 0 0 0 0 Renteri ss 5 1 0 0 Ojeda ss 4 0 0 0 Orlando defensive three second. A—16,464 (20,318). Fossum for assignment. Hamltn ph 1 0 0 0 LOB—Toronto 9, Chicago 6. 2B—Rios (6), V.Wells (6), Stetter p 0 0 0 0 JaSmth ph 1 0 0 0 Sandovl 3b 4 2 4 3 CJcksn lf 6 0 2 1 PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Placed SS Jack Wilson on the Vizquel ss 0 0 0 0 Lind (8), Barajas (5), Lillibridge (2), Konerko (5). SB— Brocail p 0 0 0 0 Affeldt p 0 0 0 0 Tracy 1b 5 1 1 0 15-day DL. Recalled INF Brian Bixler from Indianapolis Totals 40 5 11 5 Totals 33 814 7 Al.Ramirez (3). CS—Bri.Anderson (2). Erstad lf 1 0 0 0 Howry p 0 0 0 0 Rynlds 3b 5 1 2 2 Cavaliers 99, Pistons 78 (IL). Texas 020 030 000 — 5 IP H R ER BB SO Totals 31 2 7 2 Totals 32 3 7 2 BWilsn p 0 0 0 0 Byrnes cf 3 1 0 0 SAN DIEGO PADRES—Placed RHP Shawn Hill on the 15- Toronto CLEVELAND (99) day DL. Recalled OF Drew Macias from Portland (PCL). Baltimore 100 033 01x — 8 Milwaukee 010 100 000 — 2 Velez ph-cf 2 0 0 0 Qualls p 0 0 0 0 James 10-24 16-17 36, Varejao 3-5 0-0 6, Ilgauskas 4-8 E—N.Cruz (2), C.Izturis (3), Wigginton (2). DP—Texas 2. Halladay W,4-1 7 8 3 3 1 6 Houston 002 100 00x — 3 JMiller p 0 0 0 0 Clark ph 1 0 1 0 Scott Dixon wins at Kansas Speedway

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Scott Dixon we just need to get everything right.” Clear Lake ladies host invite followed his first Indy Racing League They did on Sunday — and got a little BUHL — The Clear Lake Ladies Golf championship by going into a funk, help from Briscoe. Sports Shorts Club will host its annual Best Ball dropping to 10th the next season. Two Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] Invitational on May 14. The entry fee is middle-of-the-pack finishes to start this $70 per couple. To register, call 543- season had Dixon wondering if he was MAGIC VALLEY 4849. headed down the same road after his sec- Hoop Shoot title celebration Anyone interested is welcome to ond series title last year. attend and bring lunch from the CSI CSI to hold All it took was one race to change his TWIN FALLS – Twin Falls High School cafeteria. outlook. will hold a celebration for Regan Harr, the sophomore banquet Dixon took advantage of Ryan Briscoe’s winner of the National Free throw con- Castleford holds lift-a-thon, TWIN FALLS — The College of tough-luck pit stop with 47 laps left, test, at the Twin Falls High School Southern Idaho athletic department will then held off Helio Castroneves down the coaches office at 3:30 today. offers physicals honors the accomplishments of its teams stretch to win the Road Runner Turbo CASTLEFORD — Castleford High (volleyball, men’s and women’s basket- Indy 500 on Sunday. CSI holds booster luncheon School will holds its annual lift-a- ball, baseball, softball, rodeo and cheer “We needed something, even a sniff thon on Friday, May 8, in the school’s and dance) and sophomore athletes at 6 something because so far all we had was a TWIN FALLS — The College of gymnasium. During this time, Janice p.m., Wednesday, at The Ballroom (205 sniff of the tail-end of the field,” Dixon Southern Idaho Booster Club will Carter of A to Z Family Care will be Shoshone St. N.). Admission to the ban- said. “That’s frustrating and I was start- hold its weekly luncheon at noon on hand to provide $15 athletic phys- quet is $15 for adults ($10 to sponsor a ing to look back on 2004 and how that today in Room 276 in the Taylor icals to those wishing to participate student-athlete) and tickets are available was a dismal season after winning a Building. CSI coaches will be on during the 2009-10 school year. at the CSI athletic office. championship. I know the team can do it; hand to talk about their programs. Information: 537-6511. —Compiled from staff and wire reports Main 8 Monday, April 27, 2009 COMICS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

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Use this space to advertise for as little as $50 per day! For more details, phone 733-0931, ext. 4 and ask about the Comics Page ad space. OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] MONDAY,APRIL 27,2009 MAIN 9 QUOTABLE “Please keep your mouth covered. And don’t you eat street food.” OPINION — Waitress Cristina Ceron in a phone call to her daughter after an outbreak of the new swine flu strain in Mexico. EDITORIAL Guess what? Waterboarding worked

n releasing highly classi- Nellis’ challenge: fied documents on the I CIA interrogation pro- gram earlier this month, Make sure the President Obama declared that the techniques used to question captured terrorists U of I still matters “did not make us safer.”This is patently false. The proof is ansas State University Provost in the memos Obama made Duane Nellis held out for more public — in sections that have gone virtually unre- money before he agreed to become ported in the media. the University of Idaho’s 17th pres- ident last week. KThat’s good. He’ll earn every nickel of it. Idaho’s land-grant college is an institution MARC A. under siege, financially THIESSEN and competitively. It’s a traditional university in Our view: New a non-traditional age, University of saddled with massive Idaho Consider the Justice infrastructure, charged Department memo of May with statewide respon- President 30, 2005. It notes that “the sibilities and located 325 Duane Nellis CIA believes ‘the intelligence miles from Idaho’s acquired from these interro- major population cen- must restore gations has been a key reason job of the interrogator is to ter. the school’s why al-Qaida has failed to In other words, without enhanced safely help the terrorist do Thirty years ago, if launch a spectacular attack interrogations, there could be a hole his duty to Allah, so he then you were an academi- self-confidence in the West since 11 feels liberated to speak freely. cally talented student — and its September 2001.’... In par- in the ground in Los Angeles to match This is the secret to the in, say, Twin Falls, luster in the ticular, the CIA believes that the one in New York. program’s success. And the chances are you went to it would have been unable to Obama administration’s rest of Idaho. obtain critical information decision to share this secret Moscow, if not out-of- from numerous detainees, of the Guraba Cell, a 17- achieved, the page is almost with the terrorists threatens state. Nowadays, for the What do including (Khalid Sheik member Jemmah Islamiyah entirely blacked out. The our national security. Al- same student, the U of I Mohammed) and Abu cell tasked with executing Obama administration Qaida will use this informa- is merely one pinprick you think? Zubaydah, without these the ‘Second Wave.’” In other released pages of unredacted tion and other details in the of light in a constella- We welcome enhanced techniques.”The words, without enhanced classified information on the memos to train its operatives tion of higher education memo continues: “Before interrogations, there could techniques used to question to resist questioning and choices. viewpoints the CIA used enhanced tech- be a hole in the ground in Los captured terrorist leaders but withhold information on Moreover, the univer- from our read- niques ... KSM resisted giv- Angeles to match the one in pulled out its black marker planned attacks. CIA sity’s once-legendary ing any answers to questions New York. when it came to the details of Director Leon Panetta said political influential ers on this and about future attacks, simply The memo notes that what those interrogations during his confirmation noting, ‘Soon you will find “(i)nterrogations of (Abu) achieved. hearings that even the continues to dwindle. other issues. out.’” Once the techniques Zubaydah — again, once Why didn’t Obama offi- Obama administration might The governor of Idaho were applied, “interrogations enhanced techniques were cials release this informa- use some of the enhanced and three of its four have led to specific, action- employed — furnished tion? Because they know techniques in a “ticking time congressmen went to college somewhere else. able intelligence, as well as a detailed information regard- that if the public could see bomb” scenario. What will So did the chairmen of the Idaho House and general increase in the ing al-Qaida’s ‘organization- the details of the techniques the administration do now Senate education committees, five of the six amount of intelligence al structure, key operatives, side by side with evidence that it has shared the limits current members of the State Board of regarding al-Qaida and its and modus operandi’ and that the program saved of our interrogation tech- Education, the Idaho superintendent of public affiliates.” identified KSM as the mas- American lives, the vast niques with the enemy? instruction, and 15 of the 20 members of the Specifically, interrogation termind of the Sept. 11 majority would support con- President Obama’s decision Legislature’s budget committee. with enhanced techniques attacks.”This information tinuing it. to release these documents is Meanwhile, the university has lost more than “led to the discovery of a helped the intelligence com- Critics claim that one of the most dangerous KSM plot, the ‘Second munity plan the operation enhanced techniques do not and irresponsible acts ever 9 percent of its student body in five years. The Wave,’‘to use East Asian that captured KSM. It went produce good intelligence by an American president spring 2009 headcount of 11,192 is lower than operatives to crash a hijacked on: “Zubaydah and KSM also because people will say any- during a time of war — and the school’s enrollment was in 2001. airliner into’ a building in Los supplied important informa- thing to get the techniques to Americans may die as a The university is facing budget cuts of $8.4 Angeles.”KSM later tion about al-Zarqawi and stop. But the memos note result. million for the 2010-11 academic year, and stu- acknowledged before a mili- his network” in Iraq, which that, “as Abu Zubaydah him- dent fees — that’s Idahospeak for tuition — are tary commission at helped our operations self explained with respect to Marc A. Thiessen, a visit- going up 6.5 percent next year. Guantanamo Bay that the against al-Qaida in that enhanced techniques, ing fellow at the Hoover So Nellis, in addition to becoming a master target was the Library Tower, country. ‘brothers who are captured Institution, served in senior promoter, will have to be a conciliator and a the tallest building on the All this confirms informa- and interrogated are permit- positions in the Pentagon politician as well. West Coast. The memo tion that I and others have ted by Allah to provide infor- and the White House from explains that “information described publicly. But just mation when they believe 2001 to 2009, most recently The Magic Valley has a big stake in his suc- obtained from KSM also led as the memo begins to they have reached the limit as chief speechwriter for cess. Still in limbo is a planned dairy research to the capture of Riduan bin describe previously undis- of their ability to withhold it President George W. Bush. center, a joint venture with the dairy industry, Isomuddin, better known as closed details of what in the face of psychological He wrote this commentary which awaits more funding. U of I’s participa- Hambali, and the discovery enhanced interrogations and physical hardship.”The for The Washington Post. tion is critical to the College of Southern Idaho’s agricultural program; to the Kimberly Research and Education Center; and the Potato Storage Research Facility in Kimberly and the Fish Culture Experiment Station in Hagerman. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All are important to the south-central Idaho economy. Driving schools bill Yet the majority of the School in Twin Falls and judgment of a law. is bad legislation greater Magic Valley legis- Burley.) The fact is, these lady Idaho is a small enough state that a strong lators voted in favor of this teachers that use young boys university president can make a difference. Maybe I am naive, but I bill and against their con- Teacher who abused for sex are typically married William E. “Bud” Davis, who ran Idaho State have always believed that stituents. with their own children and University from 1965-75, put ISU on the map we elect our legislators to For the businesses who student must serve time are either unsatisfied or and ran for the U.S. Senate for good measure. represent us in our state are able to remain open, to Mr. Burgess would like a unable to function in their Former Illinois Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra, Boise State Legislatures. Today I have whom will this increase in little leniency from state own relationships. Most are University’s president since 2003, has become become officially disillu- licensing fees eventually be prosecutors for the boy- emotionally ill-equipped to an important political figure in Idaho because sioned with politics. passed on? Yes, the con- hunting teacher Anna handle the loss of their of BSU’s growth and importance to Idaho’s Today (April 22) in the sumer. Bettencourt. I’m going to younger glory days so they economy. Idaho House, S1133, a bill to People in the Magic guess that he would ask the hit the sack with your kid to move oversight of commer- Valley and all over the state same if it was his 16-year- find the fountain of youth. Is But the U of I hasn’t had a comparable figure cial driving schools who whose pocketbooks are old daughter telling him a this San Andreas Fault line of for more than a generation. The University train teens to drive from the already stretched much too story about her new hand- mental instability the one Place scandal and then-President Robert State Department of Edu- thin. Economics alone some teacher. Maybe he you want leaving a lasting Hoover’s role in it diminished the job. Since cation to the Department of makes this a bad bill. But takes her out to dinner and impression on your child? Hoover resigned in 2003, the university has had Occupational Licensing was our local legislators saw fit treats her like a real lady, What is the cutoff age where four presidents. passed overwhelmingly. No to vote with Boise, not with they go dancing like the she stops hunting boys to Can Nellis, a 54-year-old Spokane native other state in the country the Magic Valley. grownups do; they like the feel better about herself? 15? who earned his academic reputation in neigh- allows the driver education As I said, I am pretty dis- same music. Well, she’s 13? 12? The penalty phase of boring Montana, change the U of I’s fortunes? industry to be self-govern- illusioned. Thank you to almost 18 and he’s only 12 a trial is for the protection of Everybody in the state who cares about higher ing. Donna Pence, Wendy years older. He takes her to a the victims and a debt owed education — Vandal or otherwise — hopes so. This bill will see an Jaquet, Fred Wood and cheap motel but he pays for to society, losing a career increase in licensing fees for Richard Wills for listening everything. They’re almost and a little embarrassment is commercial driving schools to their constituents. consenting adults; let the never considered time of 1,700 percent. Yes that is Sometimes doing the right teacher pay a fine or some- served, she must do her right, 1,700 percent. Not thing isn’t always the easi- thing but not three years of time. It’s a new world when one licensed commercial est. prison. the people inside prison have Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . ...Opinion editor driving school in the greater DEBBIE COTTONWARE It just sounds different if more contempt for Magic Valley is in support Richfield you use a girl instead of a boy pedophiles than the people The members of the editorial board and writers of of this legislation. The (Editor’s note: Debbie doesn’t it? walking the streets. editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, schools have been vocal in Cottonware is an instructor Don’t let your idea of a boy DAN LYON Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. their concern over this bill. for the Professional Driving becoming a man cloud your Twin Falls

T HE LIGHTER SIDE OF POLITICS Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Main 10 Monday, April 27, 2009 OPINION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OTHER VIEWS It’s not as bad out there Day 105 and counting: What Idaho papers are saying ...

Post Register, Idaho Falls Coincidentally, that’s the amount of money we Spokesman-Review, as you keep hearing Like cartoon character as taxpayers spend every Spokane, Wash. Wile E. Coyote, Gov. C.L. day the Legislature is in t has been with great Jones dropped 21 percent “Butch” Otter now finds session. And that $30,000 Idaho Gov. Butch Otter interest to watch the READER and our GDP rose 3 percent himself occupying the that would have been isn’t taking a “my way or I national media portray to $5.8 trillion. smallest section of a col- saved had the Women’s the highway” approach to the doom-and-gloom of COMMENT 2008 — We all sur- lapsing bridge — the part Commission proposal transportation funding, the current economic cli- vived the rough 2008 peri- in the middle. passed has been blown by but he is demanding that a mate we are all dealing Jeff Duggan od when every day we Otter sawed off just one single day of the substantive bill on road with. After almost a year, it heard horror stories of the Democratic support by standoff between Gov. maintenance be passed appears the national out- stock market and the cutting school budgets. Butch Otter and lawmak- this session. And he has lets have tired of reporting housing bubble bursting. Tough times demanded it, ers. the worn out veto stamp to the next bad-news story statistics. The Dow Jones Six trillion dollars were lost he said. Idaho isn’t alone in prove it. It’s an impressive on the economy. Even neg- dropped 89 percent and in the stock market with a Then he sliced off con- struggling through how it display of backbone in a ative news stories have a our GDP dropped 11 per- 42 percent drop on the servative Republicans by is going to deal with one of state where tax increases shelf life. There has been cent to $103 billion. Dow Jones while our GDP seeking highway tax the worst economies and are about as welcome as some glimmer of light late- 1973-75 — The time rose 1 percent to $11.6 tril- boosts in the middle of a budget crunches in milfoil. ly with stories ranging period when the nation ran lion . recession. decades. But it’s not every Otter nixed 25 bills from the stock market to out of gas to sell. We com- 2009 — Here are some Now as he careens down day a governor pounds the Tuesday and 10 on real estate. plained last summer for $4 true hard facts: Thirty per- the political abyss, Otter veto stamp on dozens of Monday to protest the Wells Fargo Bank recent- gas, but at least we could cent of homes are owned has turned to the Acme Legislature’s failure to ly held a “cine-meeting” in still purchase it. Inflation free and clear, 96.7 percent Corp. for another device — come up with transporta- Twin Falls where more was 21 percent. Down of homes with a mortgage the constitutional show- Lawmakers should be tion dollars. He said, “I than 125 local Realtors and Jones dropped 45 percent are not in foreclosure, the down. think the public ought to title company representa- and our GDP rose 18 per- U.S. GDP is more than that Miffed at the House’s more concerned with start calling the tives heard a message that cent to $1.4 trillion. of the next three countries refusal to pay for highways addressing our vital Legislature tonight and has been missing in any 1981-82 — The amaz- combined, and housing repairs, Otter started veto- say, ‘Pass those trans- recent recession story. Just ing ‘80s where everyone affordability is the best it’s ing bills. (Last) Monday, he transportation portation bills, and get out how bad is it in relation to wanted to be like the been in 20 years. killed 10, including appro- of town.’” past recessions? Should we “Material Girl.”The prime Annual change in medi- priations for Fish and system than they The House has rejected be stuffing our mattresses rate was 18.87 percent, the an income has now risen Game, the State Board of should their own six gas-tax-increase bills with money or burying our Dow Jones dropped 24 above the annual median Education, the state police this session, but if it wants money in the back yard like percent and our GDP rose change of the price of and the public employee re-election. We’ve the money it needs to run many pundits want us to again 4 percent to $3.1 tril- homes sold. It is truly one pension system. waited too long state vital agencies, it had believe? Let’s look at the lion. of the best home-buying On Tuesday, the House better find some trans- real facts: 1990-91 — The period opportunities many con- turned thumbs down 55-15 already to address portation dollars. Among 1929-39 — The true when having possessions sumers have every experi- against the latest fuel tax the victims have been Depression era. we couldn’t afford to enced. boost. Out went the gov- this problem. budget bills for the Unemployment was impress the people we did- ernor’s veto stamp. He Department of Water recorded at 25 percent, that n’t know was very impor- Jeff Duggan of Twin attacked 25 more, includ- Resources, the Industrial did not include women tant. Six hundred-fifty- Falls is the CEO of the ing Water Resources, the pieces of legislation he Commission, the who at the time were not three banks and savings Greater Twin Falls Industrial Commission, would otherwise sign Commerce Department, considered in employment and loans failed. The Dow Association of Realtors. the liquor dispensary and because he didn’t get what the Military Division, the public television. he felt was desperately Arts Commission, the Sure, the House has needed funding for roads. Division of Human provoked him. Idaho is Otter believes many of Resources, Idaho Public running between $140 the state’s roads are in TV and the Blind Do you remember immigration million and $240 million such disrepair that waiting Commission. short every year of main- for the economy to get Idaho is trying to taining its transportation better simply isn’t an finance today’s road main- reform? It’s making a comeback system. One of every five option. He has been very tenance with 1996 dollars. miles of roadway is defi- consistent in saying so. It’s been 13 years since the he Obama admin- hundreds of thousands of cient. Eventually, it will Legislators say their state gas tax was raised, istration recently T. ALEXANDER workers could still be denied cost far more to repair constituents are telling but time and inflation T signaled interest ALEINIKOFF jobs because of errors in the than it does today. them, in overwhelming haven’t cooperated. The in beginning a discussion databases. Otter’s tried diplomacy. numbers, that they don’t roads have taken on more on comprehensive immi- Nor are federal agencies He held town hall and want any additional tax traffic. The cost of materi- gration reform before on the longer term. prepared for a massive Capital for a Day sessions. burden placed on them in als and labor has risen sig- year’s end. It might seem Comprehensive immigra- legalization. A program that When House members a down economy. But it’s nificantly. that a severe economic tion reform should seek to could provide legal status to insisted on yet another also true that people who The Legislature needs to downtown is not the best accomplish two major goals: 10 million or more people audit of the Idaho would reluctantly support find a comprehensive time for a major legisla- providing some form of legal would require the hiring of a Transportation paying a couple pennies approach, and it made the tive initiative on immi- status to undocumented large number of federal Department, he agreed. extra per gallon of gas to wise decision to pass gration. But starting this workers who meet certain employees; the forging of The audit surprised shore up a crumbling road another GARVEE bill, conversation now makes conditions (knowledge of public-private partnerships; nobody — it says Idaho system aren’t nearly as which means the state can sense for several reasons. English, payment of taxes, and the development of needs more money for its likely to call a legislator as borrow against future fed- First, the level of absence of a criminal technology for online appli- roads. someone who’s adamantly eral highway dollars for undocumented migration record) and ensuring that cations, systems of docu- But the governor’s opposed to doing so. It’s large projects. But that into the United States has we don’t immediately see ment verification and record here is one of over- not a very representative won’t be enough to whittle dropped because of the the build-up of a new recordkeeping. reaching and compound- sample. the $250 million mainte- downturn; consider the undocumented population Immigration reform leg- ing his errors. Last year, Other proposals to gen- nance backlog. significant reduction in — due to continued lax islation could link these two Otter wanted to raise erate the money needed to To keep roads and the number of would-be enforcement and the per- goals, authorizing the start everybody’s auto registra- address this issue have bridges in good repair, it crossers apprehended at ceived likelihood of a future of a legalization program tion fees by $150 a year. included higher vehicle will need to raise taxes and the Southwest border. legalization program. once a reliable verification When legislators offered a registration fees and rental motor vehicle fees. But Second, one of the major It is clear that we cannot system has been developed. $68 million package, the car taxes. lawmakers have turned issues that served as an credibly deter the hiring of Ultimately, that could result governor impulsively Otter’s use of the veto to down every plan proposed. obstacle in 2007,the last unauthorized immigrants in a dramatic decrease in the rejected it. get lawmakers’ attention They won’t even give local time Congress debated unless the government undocumented population This year, he has offered seems harsh, but some- governments the authority comprehensive reform, implements a system that in the United States and fair compromise after com- times you have to take to raise taxes in their juris- appears to have been can accurately verify the reason to believe that future promise. But Otter won’t drastic measures to get dictions. removed. The 2007 legis- authenticity of documents undocumented entry could form a coalition with things done. That’s what Lawmakers realize they lation included a large- that are presented to be deterred. House Democrats, who leaders do. can’t adjourn without scale temporary worker employers. Some members The substantial lead time would help him in It’s not something that’s their budget bills. So program, which most of Congress are urging the needed for creating a credi- exchange for less severe going to win him a lot of they’re pondering a plan labor unions opposed. extension of the voluntary ble verification system and public school cuts. love from a lot of voters. that would raise trans- But immigrant advocacy verification system — called an effective legalization Because Otter’s staff But we elect people to portation funds with a groups have tabled these E-Verify — to all U.S. program provides another can’t count noses before a lead, not to follow. We combination of higher proposals, recognizing employers. argument for beginning the floor vote, the governor’s elect them to make diffi- motor-vehicle and car- the difficulty of pushing But it is far too soon for conversation on compre- been leading with his chin. cult decisions that may registration fees, a repeal such a program with this. E-Verify cannot, at this hensive immigration legis- Now he’s emulating for- seem questionable at the of the tax exemption for unemployment point, adequately protect lation soon. And by the time mer Gov. Dirk time, but ultimately will ethanol, and a scheme that approaching double dig- against “false negatives” these new programs would Kempthorne. In 2003, be in the best long-term shifts part of the growth in its. (when the electronic sys- come into force, improve- Kempthorne’s veto com- interest of the state. general funds to roadwork. The most difficult part tem, due to inaccurate ment in the economy would pelled the House to accept This is a good time to That could be financed, in of a discussion on immi- information in government probably make legalization a temporary sales tax have road work done part, with taxes on tires, gration reform is what to databases, fails to verify the efforts less controversial. increase to pay for schools. because construction costs auto parts and other items. do about the 10 million to status of a lawful worker). Two years later, he target- are very reasonable. It’s an It’s not certain that a 12 million undocumented Even if E-Verify is correct T. Alexander Aleinikoff is ed the pet bills of lawmak- industry that has been hit gas-tax increase is off the workers and their families 99 percent of the time, dean of Georgetown ers to force their support particularly hard by the table, but lawmakers seem living in the United imposing the system University Law Center. He for his massive highway recession, and workers are intent on avoiding that at States. Republican oppo- nationwide on a workforce wrote this commentary for bonding program. eager to work. We’ll get all costs. A mere 2-cent sition to an “amnesty” of 150 million means that The Washington Post. But Kempthorne drew a good value for our money bump per gallon, which program was a major rea- line in the sand. Otter and put people to work. would have kept the tax son for the defeat of the seems prepared to wage A tax increase of 1 cent 10.5 cents lower than 2007 reform proposal. Auction World War I-style trench per gallon for someone Washington state’s, was The economic crisis is warfare. By vetoing appro- who drives 20,000 miles even shot down. sure to fuel that same priations, Otter is holding per year in a vehicle that The Legislature has dis- opposition: Why, it will state government hostage. averages 20 miles to the played an irrational fear of be asked, should we give Assuming the state Senate gallon would cost that gas-tax hikes for several undocumented workers a h rough May rd backs his play, Otter may driver an extra $10 a year. years. legal status that permits force weary House mem- Many people don’t drive Perhaps lawmakers can them to compete for jobs MONDAY, APR. , :pm SUNDAY, MAY , :am bers to cut a deal so they anywhere near that many tap some of the courage with unemployed General Merchandise, TF Larry & Ann Admire, Hansen can return to their real jobs miles, and a lot of us have Otter has shown and do Americans? Furniture Household Tools sometime before Memorial vehicles that get better gas the right thing. 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She Garner, 88, of husband while he April 23, 2009, in was an accom- Rupert, passed away served as the uncovered at U.S. Gooding after a brief plished artist in sev- on Saturday, April Rupert West Stake illness. eral mediums and 25, 2009, at her President. She was born on loved sharing her home surrounded by Merintha is sur- April 2, 1916, in St. gift with her stu- her family. vived by her chil- bases in Iraq Joseph, Ill., the first dents and others. She was born Dec. dren: Karlene of six and the last surviving She is survived by her son 8, 1920, in Rupert, the McBride, Terry (Cathryn) By Rirchard Lardner the commission’s executive child of Erma and William Wayne Skidmore (Megan daughter of Thomas Blacker Garner, Dennis (Amelia) Associated Press writer director. Fenwick. The family moved Poulson) of Anchorage, and Hettie Mae Wilkes Garner, Doyle (Karen) Army Lt. Col. Brian to Filer when she was 4 years Alaska, daughter Jeanne Blacker. Merintha was the Garner and Shanna (David) WASHINGTON — A Maka, a spokesman for old, where Louise and her Belleau of Pickerington, ninth of 12 children. She was Hollan; 32 grandchildren commission investigating Multi-National Force-Iraq, siblings had the run of a 40- Ohio, and grandchildren raised in Rupert, attended and 34 great-grandchildren. waste and fraud in wartime said contracting officials acre farm. Lynda (Kurt) Pettersen, Lisa Pioneer School and graduat- She is preceded in death by spending has found serious have taken the commis- Louise attended college at Nelsen, Danielle (Edward) ed from Rupert High School. her husband; an infant son, deficiencies in training and sion’s findings seriously. Gooding College and Albion Banks, their mother Dixie She married Carl Beazer Lonnie Ray; one great- equipment for hundreds of “Security contractors at Normal School and in later Miyake, David (Sharon) Garner on Dec. 4, 1940, in grandson, Austin Terry Ugandan guards hired to both sites have corrected or years studied at San Jose Skidmore, Brenna Poulson, the Salt Lake City LDS Garner, and her parents and protect U.S. military bases are in the process of cor- State University. She taught Susan (Mark) Geist, David Temple. She enjoyed work- siblings. in Iraq, The Associated recting deficiencies,’’ he elementary school in Ashton (Stacie) Belleau, Bill ing with her husband on Funeral services will be Press has learned. said Saturday. and Fairfield. During World (Deborah) Belleau, Kelly their farm northwest of held at 11 a.m. on April 29, at The problems at Forward The military relies on War II, she worked as a tele- (Deborah) Belleau and James Rupert. Merintha loved the Rupert West Stake Operating Bases Delta and hired guards at bases in Iraq graph operator for the Union (Diana) Belleau as well as spending time with her fam- Center, 26 S. 100 W. in Hammer include a lack of so troops are available for Pacific R.R. At the end of the several nieces, nephews, ily fishing, cooking and Rupert with Bishop Max vehicles used to properly combat duties. Overall, war, she took a job with great-grandchildren and being with them. Garner officiating. Burial protect the two posts, a there are five companies Idaho Power Co. in Twin great-great-grandchildren. She has been an active will be at the Rupert shortage of weapons and providing security at bases Falls, where she met the love Louise was also very close to member of The Church of Cemetery. Friends may call night vision gear, and poor- in Iraq under contracts with of her life, Earl O. Skidmore. her neighbors, the Jesus Christ of Latter-day from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday ly trained guards. Both an estimated value of $250 Earl and Louise married and Legarretas, and countless Saints. She served in many at the Rupert West Stake bases house several thou- million. moved to Gooding where special friends. positions including Primary Center and one hour prior to sand U.S. military person- A majority of the guards Louise worked at the Idaho Memorial services will be President, Young Women’s the service on Wednesday. nel. are from Uganda and other State School, teaching arts held at 10:30 a.m. on President and Relief Society Funeral arrangements are Concerned the shortages East African countries. and crafts to the deaf and Tuesday, April 28, at the President. Merintha loved under the direction of leave the bases vulnerable, Guard salaries are about blind. Demaray’s Gooding Chapel serving with her husband in Hansen Mortuary. the Commission on $700 a month on average. She was interested in in Gooding. Graveside Wartime Contracting alert- Triple Canopy of everything and everyone and inurnment will follow on a ed military officials in Iraq Herndon, Va., holds the $35 was widely known for hav- later date at the Canyon Hills SERVICES and at U.S. Central million security contract at ing never met a stranger. Cemetery in Caldwell. Command in Tampa, Fla. Base Delta. Sabre Louise was active in the The family asks that in lieu Gordon E. Braun of Ronald LeRoy Gransbury “Incidents such as this International Security, Gooding Hospital Auxiliary of flowers, donations be Shoshone, memorial service of Heyburn, funeral at 11 a.m. are a concern in their own based in Baghdad, has a $42 and was involved in the ini- made to the Gooding County at 11 a.m. today at the First Wednesday at Zion Lutheran right, but they are a partic- million contract to provide tial startup of the Thrift Hospital Foundation at 1120 Baptist Church in Shoshone Church, 2410 Miller Ave. in ular concern to the com- security at Base Hammer. Shop. Louise was also a Montana St., Gooding, ID (Demaray Funeral Service, Burley; visitation from 6 to 8 mission if they prove to be Under the terms of both member of the Gooding 83330. Shoshone Chapel). p.m. Tuesday at Rasmussen indicators of broader, sys- contracts, awarded in Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th temic problems that September 2007, the com- Daryl Jay Serr of Paul, St. in Burley, and 10 to 10:45 impede the delivery of crit- panies are required to pro- DEATH NOTICES funeral at 11 a.m. today at the a.m. Wednesday at the ical services to American vide all labor, weapons and Emerson LDS Church, 127 S. church. military forces in a war other equipment that the Darrell Peck Almo LDS Church, with 950 W. of Paul, visitation zone,’’ said Bob Dickson, guards need. Bishop Michael Spencer offi- from 10 to 10:45 a.m.today at David C. Stevens of Boise, BURLEY — Jared Darrell ciating. Burial will be in the the church (Rasmussen funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peck, 95, of Burley, died Yost Cemetery. Funeral Home in Burley). the LDS Church, 8620 Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Friends may call from 6 Goddard Road in Boise; visi- Countryside Care & Rehab until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maurine Westfall Barnhill tation from 6 to 7 p.m. Amid U.S. criticism, in Rupert. Rasmussen Funeral Home, of Twin Falls, private family Wednesday at Bowman The funeral is pending and 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, and graveside service today at Funeral Parlor, 5525 N. will be announced by the from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Sunset Memorial Park in Glenwood in Garden City, Pakistan again Rasmussen Funeral Home of Friday at the church. Twin Falls (White Mortuary and 1 to 1:45 p.m.Thursday at Burley. in Twin Falls). the church. Lloyd J. Webb Louise Skidmore of Clarence Bob Thompson battles Taliban Nelda Jones TWIN FALLS — Lloyd J. Gooding, memorial service of Broadus, Mont., and for- Montgomery Webb, 77, of Twin Falls, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at merly of Twin Falls,memori- By Nahal Toosi with paramilitary trucks, passed away Sunday, April Demaray Funeral Service, al service at 10 a.m. Saturday Associated Press writer while some families sat YOST,Utah — Nelda Marie 26, 2009, at St Luke’s Gooding Chapel. at Powder River Manor in nearby. Another family Jones Montgomery, 85, of MVRMC. Arrangements are Broadus (Stevenson and Sons ISLAMABAD — headed away in a vehicle Yost, Utah, died Friday, April pending and will be Larry L. Morris of Payette, Funeral Home in Miles City, Pakistan sent helicopter packed with luggage. 24, 2009, in Ogden, Utah. announced by White memorial service at 2 p.m. Mont.) gunships and troops to The operation killed at The funeral will be at 11 Mortuary “Chapel by the Tuesday at the First Baptist attack Taliban militants least 30 militants, includ- a.m. Friday, May 1, at the Park.” Church in Filer; visitation Stanley Rumsey of Filer, Sunday in a district cov- ing a commander, plus from 6 to 8 p.m. today at memorial service at 10 a.m. ered by a peace deal after one paramilitary soldier, For obituary rates and information, call 735-3266 Monday Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Saturday at the Filer Baptist strong U.S. pressure on according to an army through Saturday. Deadline is 3 p.m. for next-day publication. Home in Twin Falls (Accent Church (Parke’s Magic Valley the nuclear-armed nation statement and Interior The e-mail address for obituaries is [email protected]. Funeral Home in Meridian). Funeral Home in Twin Falls). to confront insurgents Ministry chief Rehman advancing in its north- Malik. The statement said west. the operation was At least 31 people were launched at the request of killed in the offensive, the provincial government Swiss Changing times in Berlin which sent some residents and local residents, but of Lower Dir district flee- did not detail its scope or ing carrying small chil- expected duration. heartland dren and few belongings. The government agreed as ‘The Producers’ to debut The operation appeared to impose Islamic law in to endanger a peace pact Swat and surrounding voters ban By Patrick McGroarty struck with Taliban mili- districts that make up Associated Press writer tants in neighboring Swat Malakand Division if the nude hiking Valley, although a top Taliban there would end BERLIN — A musical in official insisted the deal their violent campaign in APPENZELL, Switzer- Berlin with swastikas, was “intact.’’ Another the one-time tourist land (AP) — Voters in the goose-stepping and a official demanded the haven. Critics labeled the heart of the Swiss Alps on catchy tune called insurgents disarm, but a deal a “surrender’’ to the Sunday passed legislation “Springtime for Hitler’’ Taliban spokesman said militants and warned banning naked hiking after might be expected to draw the militants would not Swat could turn into a dozens of mostly German outrage from a German give up their weapons. haven for allies of al- nudists started rambling public sensitive to playing The Lower Dir offensive Qaida. through their picturesque the Nazi past for comedy. also came ahead of In recent days, Taliban region. But on May 15, the Pakistani President Asif forces from Swat began By a show of hands citi- German-language version Ali Zardari’s scheduled entering Buner, a neigh- zens of the tiny canton of the Broadway hit “The meeting with President boring district which lies (state) of Appenzell Inner Producers’’ is opening at Barack Obama in early just 60 miles from Rhodes voted overwhelm- the Admiralspalast theater, May, but Pakistani offi- the Pakistani capital, ingly at their traditional and so far no one seems to cials denied outside pres- Islamabad. Officials said open-air annual assembly be complaining. sure influenced the move. most of the insurgents to impose a 200 Swiss franc Three years ago, a Television footage from pulled out of Buner on ($176) fine on violators. Hebrew-language produc- the district showed at Friday amid reports of Only a scattering of peo- tion played in Tel Aviv to least two helicopter gun- possible military action, ple on Sunday opposed the packed and laughing audi- ships heading toward and threats that the gov- ban on the back-to-nature ences. Then a German pro- the mountains. Troops ernment would scrap the activity that took off last duction was staged in guarded a road blocked deal. autumn when naked hikers Austria, Adolf Hitler’s — primarily Germans — birthplace. Now the same started showing up in east- troupe is bringing the show AP file photo ern Switzerland. to the German capital. Andreas Bieber as Leo Bloom and Bettina Moench as Ulla performing Perfect for The cantonal government It all suggests that even in June 25, 2008, during a dress rehearsal for Mel Brooks’ musical ‘The recommended the ban after the countries most closely Mother’s Day... citizens objected to encoun- associated with the Producers’ at Vienna’s Ronacher theater. tering walkers wearing Holocaust, as perpetrators and multiple generations Third Reich. Last July, a wax nothing but hiking boots or as victims, new genera- now have no memory of the Adolf Hitler at Madame and socks. tions are managing to take war. Tussaud’s Berlin museum “The reactions of the their darkest hour in stride Older people in the audi- was beheaded by a 41-year- population have shown that and laugh at a tale of two ence may “quarrel with the old man shouting “No more 733-9292 such appearances over a New York Jewish rascals whole idea of having fun war!’’ And in January,a cof- large area are perceived as who devise the ultimate in with what they thought was fee shop chain recalled 700 1563 Fillmore Street, North Bridge Plaza, Unit 1-C thoroughly disturbing and bad taste-for-big bucks — a the most serious part of placards that said “To Each Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 irritating,’’ the government musical comedy about their lives,’’Mel Brooks, the His Own’’ because it was said in a statement. Hitler. musical’s co-author, told the slogan on the gates of A similar legal move is “Berliners, and Germans The Associated Press. Buchenwald concentration Simply the best expected in neighboring in general, have processed But for people aged 35 or camp. Appenzell Outer Rhodes and reprocessed the Third 40, “I don’t think there’s Yet two years ago, when a technology! with legislation being pre- Reich,’’ said Michaela any problem at all. Swiss Jewish director por- PROFESSIONAL pared against “this shame- Ronzoni, who translated the ...They’re hip, they’re trayed Hitler as a comical HHEARINGEARING AID less behavior.’’ show into German. “I think bright, and Berlin has idiot in “Mein Fuehrer: The German Web sites pro- it’s possible to make jokes always been a great theater Truly Truest Truth about moting the activity describe about it.’’ town. They’ve always bro- Adolf Hitler,’’ reviewers Call today for a free hearing evaluation! it as “a special experience of Demographics are bol- ken ground.’’ focused on the film’s debat-  E. th Street  Falls Avenue nature, free and healthy’’ stering the trend: Even the Even today, however, able cinematic merits rather Inside Farmer’s Insurance Bldg. Across from CSI and said nude walking in the youngest victims and per- Germans have to tread care- than on the treatment of the Alps has roots in antiquity. petrators are getting old, fully when it comes to the Fuehrer as comedy. 678-7600 Burley 734-2900 Twin Falls NATIONMAIN 12 MONDAY,APRIL 27,2009 & WORLDTIMES-NEWS, TWIN FALLS, IDAHO Ga. prof suspected SWINE FLU TOLL in deadly shootings leaves no trail By Russ Bynum State and federal authori- Associated Press writer ties are assisting in the search. Investigators were CLIMBS IN MEXICO ATHENS, Ga. — monitoring air- A college professor ports in case suspected in the Zinkhan tried to shooting deaths of head to Amster- his wife and two dam, where he men outside a owns a home, and community theater speaking with law hasn’t used his cell enforcement agen- phone or credit cies in Austin, card, leaving few Texas, where he traces as authori- Zinkham has relatives. But ties searched for officials hope that Developments him Sunday. Zinkhan will surface, said George Zinkhan, a 57- Athens-Clarke County on swine flu year-old marketing profes- Police Capt. Clarence sor at the University of Holeman. Georgia, was last seen “Criminals make mis- worldwide Saturday afternoon shortly takes. It doesn’t matter if The Associated Press after the shooting when he you’ve got a Ph.D., an M.D. dropped his two young chil- or whatever,’’Holeman said. Key developments Sunday dren off at his neighbor’s Meanwhile, friends of the on swine flu outbreaks: house, police said. victims dropped off flowers Authorities initially and lit candles Sunday morn- • Deaths: 86, all in Mexico. described one of the vic- ing in front of the Athens 22 confirmed as swine flu, tims, Marie Bruce, as Community Theater. The 64 suspected. Zinkhan’s ex-wife, although victims — Bruce, 47; Tom • Sickened: 1,384 in police later said the couple Tanner, 40; and Ben Teague, Mexico, suspected or con- was still married. 63 — were members of Town firmed; 20 confirmed in AP photo Investigators have recei- & Gown Players, a local the- U.S.; 6 confirmed in A police officer wearing a surgical mask stands guard in front of Mexico’s National Autonomous University ved no tips about Zinkhan’s ater group that was staging a Canada; 13 suspected in soccer stadium, which was closed to the public, shortly before a game against Chivas in Mexico City, on whereabouts and urged performance of “Sherlock New Zealand; 7 suspected Sunday. Public officials closed the stadiums to the public Sunday, and health workers screened airports people to call police if they Holmes: The Final in Spain; 1 suspected in and bus stations for people sickened by a new strain of swine flu that experts fear could become a global see his 2005 red Jeep Liberty Adventure’’ this weekend at France; 1 suspected in epidemic. with Georgia license plate the theater. Two others were Israel; 1 suspected in AIX1376. hurt by shrapnel. Brazil. • Locations in Mexico: 17 Mexico City streets empty as residents try states, including Mexico City, Mexico State, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Baja to avoid catching or spreading swine flu Iraq says U.S. raid a California and San Luis Potosi. Some, including By David Koop in the country since April 13. and enhanced surveillance Oaxaca, Mexico City and Associated Press writer Six million masks have along the U.S.-Mexico bor- ‘crime’ that breaks Baja California, have been handed out by soldiers, der. tourist areas, but authori- MEXICO CITY — Calderon said, urging In Mexico, soldiers and ties have not said where in Churches stood empty Mexicans to them use in health workers patrolled the these states the outbreaks Sunday in predominantly public and take other pre- capital’s subway system, security pact occurred. Roman Catholic Mexico cautions, such as avoiding looking for possible flu • Locations in U.S.: City after services were traditional greetings with a cases. People were advised By Brian Murphy Richard Francey offered California, Kansas, New canceled, and health work- handshake and a kiss on the to seek medical attention if Associated Press writer condolences to the family York, Ohio and Texas. ers screened airports and cheek. If you have flu symp- they suffered from symp- of the woman killed. • Safety measures in bus stations for people sick- tons “and you don’t go the toms including a fever of BAGHDAD — Iraq’s The fallout marks the Mexico: In Mexico City, ened by a new strain of doctor right away, it could more than 100 degrees, prime minister denounced most serious test of the surgical masks being swine flu that experts fear have grave consequences,’’ body aches, coughing, a sore a deadly U.S. raid on security pact so far and given away on the subway could become a global epi- the president said. throat, respiratory conges- Sunday as a “crime’’ that could bring new strains system, public events can- demic. Calderon also pledged to tion and, in some cases, violated the security pact during a critical transition celed, schools and public Mayor Marcelo Ebrard continuously update the vomiting and diarrhea. with Washington and period. venues closed and church said two more people died of public “with openness and Markets and restaurants demanded American com- U.S. forces plan to move services postponed. swine flu overnight in the truthful information,’’in an were nearly empty and all manders hand over those out of most major Iraqi President Felipe Calderon overcrowded capital, and attempt to defuse public school-related activities responsible to face possible cities by the end of June in has assumed new powers three other deaths are sus- anger that authorities did were suspended in the capi- trial in Iraqi courts. the first phase of a prom- to isolate infected people. pected to have been caused not act soon enough to con- tal and the states of Mexico The U.S. military, how- ised withdrawal from the World Bank is providing by the strain. Another 73 tain the epidemic. and San Luis Potosi until ever, strongly denied that it country by the end of 2011. Mexico with more than people were hospitalized The flu has spread far May 6. Hundreds of public overstepped its bounds and A statement from Prime $200 million in loans to with influenza, possibly beyond Mexico’s borders events from concerts to said it notified Iraqi Minister Nouri al-Maliki — help with the outbreak. swine flu. with 20 confirmed cases in sports matches to were authorities in advance — in in his role as commander • Safety measures in U.S: President Felipe Calderon five U.S. states and suspect- called off to keep people accordance with the rules general of Iraqi forces — Roughly 12 million doses has assumed new powers to ed cases as far away as New from congregating and that took effect this year called the raid a “violation of Tamiflu being moved isolate people infected with Zealand, Canada and spreading the virus in governing U.S. battlefield of the security pact.’’ from federal stockpile to the deadly swine flu strain France. The U.S. declared a crowds. Zoos were closed conduct. He asked the U.S. mili- be delivered to states. that health officials say has public health emergency, and visits to juvenile correc- The pre-dawn raid in the tary “to release the Travelers at border being killed up to 86 people and providing for easier access tion centers were suspend- southern Shiite city of Kut detainees and hand over asked about travel to flu- likely sickened about 1,400 to flu tests and medications, ed. ended with at least one those responsible for this stricken areas. St. Francis woman dead after being crime to the courts,’’ Preparatory School in New caught in gunfire and six according to an Iraqi secu- York, where eight cases suspects arrested for rity official who read the are confirmed, will be Is swine flu ‘the big one’ or will it fizzle? alleged links to Shiite mili- statement to The closed Monday and tia factions. Associated Press. Tuesday. St. Mel’s Catholic By Mike Stobbe couple of weeks and never often goes down in flames,’’ But efforts were quickly Elsewhere in Iraq, gun- School in Fair Oaks, Calif., Associated Press writer show up again — or this said Dr. Richard Wenzel, the launched in an attempt to men stormed two Christian closed until at least could be the opening act of a immediate past president of tone down the dispute. homes in separate attacks Thursday as officials ATLANTA — As reports of full-fledged influenza pan- the International Society for The six detainees were in the ethnically diverse investigate possible infec- a unique form of swine flu demic,’’ said Michael Infectious Diseases. released, said Major Gen. city of Kirkuk, killing at tion of seventh-grader. erupts around the world, the Osterholm, a prominent There’s a historical cause Read Shakir Jawdat, head of least two Chaldean • Safety measures world- inevitable question arises: Is expert on global flu out- for people to worry. the provincial police that Christians and one wide: Airports screening this the big one? breaks with the University of Flu pandemics have been includes Kut. At the same Assyrian, said police Brig. travelers from Mexico for Is this the next big global Minnesota. occurring with some regu- news conference, U.S. Col. Burham Taib. flu symptoms. China, flu epidemic that public “We have no clue right larity since at least the 1500s, Russia and Taiwan plan to health experts have long now where we are between but the frame of reference for put anyone with symp- anticipated and worried those two extremes. That’s health officials is the catas- toms under quarantine. about? Is this the novel virus the problem,’’he said. trophe of 1918-19. That one Hong Kong and South that will kill millions around Health officials want to killed an estimated 20 to 50 Study links ADHD meds Korea warn against travel the world, as pandemics did take every step to prevent an million people worldwide. to Mexico City and three in 1918, 1957 and 1968? outbreak from spiraling into Disease testing and track- provinces. Italy, Poland The short answer is it’s too mass casualties. Predicting ing were far less sophisticat- with better test scores and Venezuela advised cit- soon to tell. influenza is a dicey endeavor, ed then, but the virus izens to postpone travel to “What makes this so diffi- with the U.S. government appeared in humans and pigs By Lindsey Tanner in math and more than five affected areas of Mexico cult is we may be somewhere famously guessing wrong in at about the same time and it Associated Press writer points higher in reading. and the United States. between an important but 1976 about a swine flu pan- was known as both Spanish The difference amounts to Some countries increasing yet still uneventful public demic that never material- flu and swine flu. Experts CHICAGO — Children on about three months ahead in screening of pigs and pork health occurrence here — ized. since then have said the medicine for attention reading and two months in imports or banning them with something that could “The first lesson is anyone deadly germ actually origi- deficit disorder scored high- math, the researchers said. outright. literally die out over the next who tries to predict influenza nated in birds. er on academic tests than Both groups had lower their unmedicated peers in scores on average than a the first large, long-term separate group of children study suggesting this kind of without ADHD. The Seasonal vaccine no help Tips for containing spread of swine flu benefit from the widely used researchers acknowledged against swine flu The Associated Press hands frequently. drugs. that gap but said the bene- • Go to the hospital if you have The nationally represen- fits for medicated young- ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. health show no cross-reaction, The Atlanta-based federal Centers severe symptoms such as difficulty tative study involved nearly sters were still notable. officials say they are “very suggesting that people who for Disease Control and Prevention breathing, but if your symptoms are 600 children with attention “We’re not trying to say in pessimistic’’ that the sea- got the vaccine have no and the New York City Department mild stay home to avoid spreading deficit hyperactivity disor- this study that medication is sonal flu vaccine protects added protection against of Health are recommending several the virus to others at the hospital. der followed from kinder- the only answer,’’ but the against the unique swine flu the new bug. steps to prevent the spread of the • Masks may be recommended for garten through fifth grade. results suggest benefits that infecting people in the It’s possible that people who swine flu virus. health care workers, family mem- Children’s scores on sev- parents, educators and United States, Mexico and have been exposed to flu • If you have flu symptoms, stay bers and others who come in close eral standardized math and policy-makers shouldn’t other countries. viruses every year — espe- home from work or school to avoid contact with swine flu patients, but reading tests taken during ignore, said Richard A U.S. Centers for Disease cially older people, with a spreading the disease. Do not there is no need for the general those years were examined. Scheffler, the lead author Control and Prevention offi- greater exposure history — return until two days after your public to wear masks. Compared with unmedicat- and professor at the cial said Sunday afternoon may have some natural symptoms are gone. • It is safe to eat properly handled ed kids, average scores for University of California at that tests of the seasonal immunity, the CDC official • Cover your nose and mouth when pork. Cook it to at least 160 medicated children were Berkeley’s School of Public vaccine and the new virus said in a call with reporters. you cough or sneeze, and wash your degrees. almost three points higher Health. When to give H& yourself a rest F H&F 3 To do for you, H&F 2 / Classified, H&F 3-12 / Weather, H&F 12 Healthy & Fit MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 FEATURES EDITOR VIRGINIA HUTCHINS: (208) 735-3242 [email protected] Weight loss the DIY way

f course contestants on such television Here’s to a fighting chance. your trials and tribulations at a nearby Weight shows as “The Biggest Loser’’can lose lots Amassing a cadre of experts is not only possi- Watchers meeting or on an Internet message O— whole lots — of weight. Why wouldn’t ble, it also can be affordable. No budget for week- board. they? They have an entire team of people con- ly visits with a personal trainer? Work with one As for a doctor’s guidance, first consider stantly coaching, instructing and motivating over the Internet to achieve those exercise goals. whether you need it. If so, make the most of that them to shed pounds and get in shape. Can’t afford one-on-one sessions with a regis- session and his or her input. If the rest of us had our own team of experts,we, tered dietitian? Get all the basics of healthful eat- Ready? Here’s how to round up your own team, too,might have a fighting chance at losing weight, ing, along with practical advice, online. Need most of it only a mouse click away. getting fit and staying that way. emotional support? Find people who understand — Jeannine Stein

Gain support to lose weight First learn about with buddy system food, then eat it

eight-loss confi- Stettner says, “and you’re changing old patterns for he road to diet highlight what you fresh and prepared dants can talk singling out yourself to be newer ones. hell is paved need to look for in a foods. Look for foods W you down before different — eating differently Check out existing T with books, all meal. You’ll also find that are not greatly you inhale the doughnuts in from the family, not eating groups. Weight Watchers, by authors firmly con- primers on nutrient- processed and that are the break room, maybe snacks at work.’’ Overeaters Anonymous and vinced of the inar- dense foods, good vs. high in proteins or cajoling you into going for a Friends might try to dis- even nearby gyms are usually guable perfection of bad fats, portion sizes other nutrients and walk instead. They also can suade you from exercising in filled with people who are their own eating plans. and food labels. low in calories and rejoice with you in another 5 favor of some other activity, making similar lifestyle And although Further, sites such saturated fats. pounds shed. but support group buddies detailed, customized as CalorieKing.com And keep in mind “The key is shared com- will go on a walk with you, See BUDDY,H&F 2 menus may not be and TheCalorie that some health mitment of beliefs and val- readily available at lit- Counter.com provide insurance plans do ues,’’says Daniel Stettner, tle or no cost, specific nutritional informa- director of psychology for online examples can tion on thousands of See FOOD,H&F 2 UnaSource Health Center, a medical and surgical com- plex in Troy, Mich. Group or professional therapy, which can be expensive, isn’t always nec- essary. Sometimes having a few simpatico types in your corner who have been there and done that is enough. Stettner offers some guide- lines for choosing a coterie that can make getting healthy less arduous: Don’t assume family and existing friends are the best option. Major lifestyle changes require upheaval from normal routines such as going out for drinks or dinner — and that can create resentment. “You’re going against the group at times,’’

Stories by Jeannine Stein/ Personal Los Angeles Times Photo illustrations by Ricardo DeAratanha/ training, Los Angeles Times from a distance with exercise and diet, eventually ermanent weight loss lowering or getting off medication is usually impossible altogether. P without exercise, but A doctor might recommend mild — where to start? Weights? to moderate workouts if your num- Cardio? How many days a bers aren’t in a danger zone, but he week? For how long? or she also might want to stabilize That’s typically where a Start with some conditions before letting you personal trainer enters the lace up your sneakers. To be on the scene, designing fitness rou- safe side, begin an exercise regimen tines, making sure exercises slowly — maybe with a walk are done correctly and offer- a clean bill around the block, some light pool ing motivation. Now there’s workouts, or low-resistance pedal- training via Internet and the ing on a recumbent bike (best to do phone. Such coaching has some training on proper trainer at once. It’s less of health it with a buddy to be safe). If you become enormously popular form and technique. expensive than one-on-one experience shortness of breath, in the past few years, spawn- After that, check-ins are workouts and a good way to weakness, dizziness or chest pain, ing a mini-industry of tai- done via e-mail and phone, learn how to strength train ff you don’’tt have that much stop immediately and seek medical lored but flexible workouts. with the trainer tweaking properly. weight to lose, are relatively care. Some programs offer cus- routines, monitoring When choosing a program, I young, don’t have a disability To get the most out of a checkup, tomized, downloadable regi- progress toward goals and the key is to know thyself, and are in overall good health, you it’s good to know what to expect, mens based on an online providing motivation. Some says Margaret Moore, chief probably can safely skip the doc- what to discuss and what questions questionnaire, with little or clients even send footage of executive of the online tor’s visit. If you’re severely over- to ask to fast-track you on your no trainer interaction; others their workouts to be coaching site Wellcoaches: weight or have diabetes or a family way to fitness. Dr. Adrienne provide extensive one-on- tweaked, and trainers in turn “Some people want more of history of heart disease, you should Youdim,medical director of the one phone coaching. send new video routines to a relationship, while others check in with a doctor before get- Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Many online sites allow follow. are more into technology.’’ ting that heart rate too high. Loss, in Los Angeles, and Dr. Sasha people to plug in information In-person meetings can Ken Alan, a spokesman for A trip to see a general practition- Stiles of Tufts Medical Center- and track their workout and follow every few months. the American Council on er probably will result in tests of Weight and Wellness Center, in diet progress. A gym isn’t even neces- Exercise and a lecturer in cholesterol, triglycerides, blood Boston, offer this advice: One of the more common sary, since a great workout kinesiology at California pressure and blood sugar — all Don’t feel compelled to go coaching methods begins can be done at home or at a State University, Fullerton, linked to heart health, a key com- overboard, requesting every test with one or two in-person park. offers a few other tips for ponent of exercise. If the numbers under the sun. A doctor is likely to sessions that include a fit- Another option is small- making this hybrid form of are out of the normal range, med- start with the basics: checking ness and health assessment, group training, in which two ication might be in order. The ulti- HEALTH a discussion of goals and to five people work with a See TRAINING, H&F 2 mate goal is to manage conditions See , H&F 2 Healthy & Fit 2 Monday, April 27, 2009 HEALTHY & FIT Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho

everyday problems of par- Register: Amy Peterson, enting. 308-1350. Free and open to the pub- Training To do for lic. About back injuries Continued from H&F 1 work,’’Alan says. training work. • Make sure you click. Infant safety and CPR “Back School,”a course on • Is the trainer certi- Make sure you’re com- preventing and treating back fied? Make sure the trainer fortable with the trainer Infant safety and car- injuries, 5-7 p.m. May 4, at has current certification during the initial one-on- diopulmonary resuscitation, St. Luke’s Idaho Elks from a reputable organiza- one sessions. A strained or You 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday,in the Rehabilitation Services, 560 tion such as the American uncomfortable relation- lobby of St. Luke’s down- Shoup Ave. W.in Twin Falls. College of Sports ship won’t get better, even town campus, 660 Topics: basic spine anato- Medicine, the American online. It might take a few Shoshone St. E. in Twin my, common injuries and Council on Exercise, the tries before a good match Falls. diseases that lead to back National Academy of is made. “You might start Breast cancer support Magic Valley meeting, 7 New parents, grandpar- pain, as well as instructions Sports Medicine or the getting e-mails,’’Alan Breast Cancer Support p.m. Tuesday, in the doc- ents and caregivers learn in posture and body National Strength and says, “and discover the Group, 7 p.m. today, in the tors’ meeting room at St. CPR and what to do if a baby mechanics to protect the Conditioning Association, trainer is a drill sergeant, Sunflower Room at St. Luke’s, 656 Addison Ave. W. chokes. spine. even if you’re referred by a when you really wanted Luke’s Magic Valley Medical in Twin Falls. No registration required; Cost is $25. Preregistration friend or relative you someone more compas- Center’s Education Anyone interested in a free; 732-3148. required; 737-2126. trust. Besides referrals, sionate.’’ Building, 588 Addison Ave. gluten-free diet is welcome. trainers can be found in • Set parameters. W.in Twin Falls. Free; Pat, 731-9079. Breast-feeding Tobacco cessation gyms and online, and cer- Establish how often you Topic: “What Cancer tifications can be con- want to interact with your Cannot Do.” Open to breast About parenting “Breast-feeding 101” American Cancer firmed through the vari- trainer and by what means cancer survivors (male or class, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, at Society’s “Fresh Start” pro- ous organizations. — e-mail, text messages, female) and their families “Stop Feeding Your Jerome Ambulance Building, gram to help adults quit Some trainers specialize phone, snail mail, etc. Ask and friends. Dragon,” a parenting semi- 240 E. 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Use the you don’t have license to them other areas where Mary at 734-1766. • Jerome: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Register: 324- north entrance. cheat just because your they’ve had success and Wednesday at Summit 6133. “Fresh Start” builds skills trainer can’t see you. made improvements,’’ ‘Baby and Me’ Elementary School, 200 to help reduce and eventual- You’ll only be wasting Alan says. This ultimately 10th Ave. W. Spanish trans- Child care provider ly end tobacco use: commu- your time if you don’t give will make it easier to stick St. Benedicts Family lation provided. No child nicate better, handle stress, the process your all. Be to a plan. Medical Center’s “Baby and care available. training make decisions, set goals, eat fully committed to your • And check some Me” classes, 11 a.m. to noon • Murtaugh: 6-7:30 p.m. St. Benedicts offers healthy and exercise. fitness program, and be more. When selecting an Tuesdays, at Jerome Public Thursday at Murtaugh IdahoSTARS Child Care Free. 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A seminar for parents in the Falls. of health-related activities, client moving so that your needs, is within your baby scale is available each new gymnasium, and games Class A: 9-10 a.m., events and education. they’ll enjoy exercising budget and has a qualified week. for children in the old gym- “Attachment and Baby Submit information by and it doesn’t feel like staff behind it. Free; 324-6133. nasium. Information: 432- Carriers in a Child Care Thursday for publication in 5451. Setting”; cost is $20. the following Monday’s Celiac support McDaniel, the creator of Class B: 10:15-11:15 a.m., Healthy & Fit section. E- parentingsos.com, offers “Sparking Self-Discipline”; mail notices to Food Celiac Support Group of practical solutions to the cost is $20. [email protected]. Continued from H&F 1 grains, 25 healthy snacks cover visits with registered for kids), different eating dietitians (individual con- plans for high blood pres- sultations can be pricey), sure (emphasizing fresh particularly if prescribed fruits and vegetables and by a physician. They can low- or nonfat dairy prod- Why exercise is good for the eyes not only outline daily eat- ucts) and an explanation ing plans, but also offer of the differences among cooking tips and help you dietary fats. By Jeannine Stein The more the runners navigate food-laden social • MyPyramid.gov,cre- Los Angeles Times ran, the less risk they occasions. Beware of peo- ated by the U.S. ple who call themselves Department of We all know that exercise had for developing nutritionists — anyone can Agriculture, offers more makes for a stronger heart give themselves that title. than that trusty food and reduces the risk of heart age-related macular Registered dietitians have pyramid; there’s also a disease,diabetes and a num- degeneration. extensive nutrition educa- menu planner that allows ber of other conditions. But tion and are credentialed. you to calculate calories now there’s more to add to Suzanne Bogert, a regis- and fat and choose foods the list: Vigorous exercise Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley tered dietitian and project from various food groups. also may help prevent age- National Laboratory, director of Network for a Choose a food, plug it into related macular degenera- believes that exercise could Healthy California, sug- the planner, and you’ll get tion and cataracts, both of provide similar protective gests this strategy for bet- a calorie count and be able which can affect vision. benefits for the eyes as it ter nutrition: “When you to see whether you’re Two new studies looked at does for the heart and other lay your head on your pil- meeting daily goals. You data from almost eight years pared with those who ran even after adjusting for systems. low at night, ask yourself can also copy meal plans of follow-up from the less than two kilometers a body mass index. Those “There are overlaps,’’ he how many fruits and veg- and send them to others. National Runners’ Health day. Running an extra kilo- who ran 64 or more kilo- says. Higher levels of HDL etables you ate, are you • Rd411.com, created by Study. In one, 110 men and meter per day was associat- meters a week had a 35 per- (good) cholesterol are asso- getting a wide variety of Nancy Collins, a past 42 women received a clinical ed with a 10 percent cent lower cataract risk ciated with a lower risk of foods in your diet, are you president of the Florida diagnosis of age-related decrease in relative risk. than those who ran less age-related macular degen- connected with your Dietetic Association, is macular degeneration dur- Numbers were adjusted for than 16 kilometers per eration. hunger, and are you geared to registered dieti- ing the follow-up. The more age, sex, diet and smoking week. And those with bet- Also, C-reactive protein, active? The ‘no’ answers tians but has a wealth of the runners ran, the less risk history. ter cardiovascular fitness which shows higher levels are what you need to start practical consumer infor- they had for developing age- Another study examined were also at less risk than during inflammation, may working on.’’ mation about nutrition, related macular degenera- the effects of running on men who were less fit. contribute to cataracts. Here are resources to obesity and weight con- tion. Running an average of developing cataracts. Although it’s not fully Exercise typically boosts check out: trol. It even offers sample two to four kilometers a day Among the same group of known why a link exists levels of HDL cholesterol • EatRight.org, spon- menus, including ones for reduced the risk by 19 per- runners, 733 men and 179 between fitness and pre- and lowers levels of C-reac- sored by the American before and after your cent, and running more than women reported having venting these conditions, tive protein. Dietetic Association, workouts. (For the former, four kilometers per day cataracts during the fol- study author Paul T. The study appeared in offers extensive resources try a banana and a table- reduced the risk by 42 per- low-up. Men who ran had a Williams, a staff scientist Investigative Ophtha- under “Food & Nutrition spoon of peanut butter; for cent to 54 percent, com- lower risk of cataracts, with the Department of mology & Visual Science. Information,’’including the latter, consider 8 tips for weight manage- ounces of orange juice and ment (a tutorial on whole two slices of bread.) Buddy Sweet homes Continued from H&F 1 templating, gastric bypass adjunct support group. tuck chips out of sight. A new series features some of changes. Like-minded folks surgery or medication. “Tell them,‘This is what I • Realize that friends can become workout part- Some, like Pritikin, may want to do, and I’d like to and support groups have southern Idaho’s notable houses. ners or coffee pals who charge a membership fee. talk to you about how we their limits. For starters, won’t goad you into eating Weight Watchers has its can do this together so you they might not be the best fattening treats. Online own online forum; others to can be supportive of me but sources for nutritional or TUESDAY IN obesity and weight-loss check out include it won’t cause issues for fitness advice. If, despite HOME & GARDEN forums are another option, SparkPeople.com and you,’”Stettner says. That your efforts, you still aren’t but be aware that some are Weight Loss Forum. might mean meeting for achieving your goals, geared to those who have • Turn your regular activities other than eating counseling may be in You’ve been downsized. gone through, or are con- friends and family into an or asking family members to order. Now what?

“What would I do if I lost my job?” Fortunately, there are positive actions you can take, regardless of your employment situation now. For the next seven weeks we will discuss what Health you can do to control these challenges. Continued from H&F 1 emotional eating, etc. If you know more about why I something that will help Week 2 – Make Risk Management a Priority cholesterol and triglyceride can’t account for the under- blow it when I blow it.’They them with their triggers, so Manage risks associated with your health and the legacy levels, measuring blood lying cause, Youdim says, need a program that’s not that they never have to do you will leave behind for your family. If you won’t receive a severance option with salary continuation, and you do pressure and body fat, and your physician may request only a nutritional plan but this again.’’ not have outside health insurance, you will need to obtain testing for diabetes. Some additional tests for condi- coverage. Fortunately, there is a program set up to help tests may be available at free tions such as low thyroid. New Selections: individuals who have experienced a job loss. COBRA or low-cost community But don’t expect your provides certain former employees, retirees, spouses, former health screenings, but if physician to outline a daily • Hand Made spouses, and dependent children the right to temporary results are out of the normal exercise routine or hand you • Local Artist continuation of health coverage at group rate. This year the range, you’ll need to see a a customized meal plan. government may be subsidizing part of the cost of COBRA for doctor to manage condi- Although some offer • One of a Kind a limited time. See your tax advisor for specifi c information. tions with lifestyle changes specifics, such as a list of If you have existing outside policies, it’s important that you do or medication. More serious heart-healthy foods, most all you can to keep them in force. tests, such as a cardiac probably will suggest a more stress test done on a tread- generic route — change your Wind Socks mill, usually are prescribed diet and exercise regularly. Presented by Jean E. Hanson if coronary artery disease is • When there’s no end to CAPRICORN FINANCIAL STRATEGIES suspected, to guard against the lose-gain-lose-gain severe exercise repercus- rollercoaster, consider seek- Let the spring breezes blow. “Planning Income for Life” sions such as a heart attack. ing more intensive help, 1426 Addison Ave. East, Suite B Downtown Since 1938 Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 • Be upfront with your such as at a comprehensive doctor about the reason for obesity center. “People (208) 736-1971 your visit, explaining your come to a point,’’Stiles says, Securities and Advisory Services Offered Through Sav-Mor Drug Jean E. Hanson, CFP®, CLU 139 MAIN AVE. WEST • 733-8323 Commonwealth Financial Network, Member weight gain as best you can “where they say,‘I need to Financial Consultant — yo-yo dieting, stress, keep it off, and I need to DOWNTOWN TWIN FALLS FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho HEALTHY & FIT Monday, April 27, 2009 Healthy & Fit 3 When you’re not at

your best, give it a rest By Linda Searing Special to The By Steven E. Levingston Washington Post The Washington Post Quick WASHINGTON — Man, did I feel lousy. Coming down the stairs Study one frigid Monday morn- ing recently, I was an unsteady,two-ton monster The topic: with a spike hammered into my skull. Gait, heavy. Head, foggy. I stood at the dining room window look- breast cancer ing out at the yard. A light snow floated before my eyes, but its loveliness was lost on me. I was crushed Thinking ability may not be under a late-season bug. Bleary as I was, though, altered by preventive drug an inane question surfaced at the edge of my con- THE QUESTION sciousness: What about Should women who take anastrozole (Arimidex) to my workouts? deter the growth of cancer cells worry that the medica- I didn’t have to be a tion might affect their mental abilities? virologist to know the gym was out for now. But for SUZANNE ALLARD LEVINGSTON/Washington Post THIS STUDY how long? Could I work out Personal trainer Mary Layne gives tips on exercising after an illness to Washington Post reporter Steven E. It analyzed data on 227 post-menopausal women, while sick, if I felt up to it? Levingston at Fitness First in Arlington, Va. Layne and other experts advise moderation and common sense. considered at high risk for developing breast cancer, who And when I was ready to had been randomly assigned to take anastrozole or a sweat again without a have they been exercising? lymph glands, you ought to water. Glatt said you don’t placebo daily.After two years,few women in either group fever, how hard could I How many academics are wait two to four weeks have to stay in bed, but, had reported changes in memory or attention span, and push it? Getting into the out there looking for a before resuming intensive again, you have to use your standardized tests of cognitive functioning showed vir- gym or onto the road with study topic? Somebody training. head. “You want to make tually no differences between those who did and did not good ol’ rock music blast- had to have done a study. The college also advises sure you are adequately take the drug. About 30 percent of the women taking ing in my ears takes me The American College of that mild to moderate hydrated and nutritionally anastrozole complained of frequent hot flashes, com- away from everything; I Sports Medicine pointed exercise does not appear to sound,’’ he said. “If a per- pared with 15 percent of those taking the placebo. leave stress behind and me to one — published 12 be harmful while sick with son has a queasy stomach obsess on the beat of years ago. a common cold, as long as and a fever and hasn’t WHO MAY BE AFFECTED? Queen or the Traveling The study, conducted by the symptoms are minor. eaten for two days and Post-menopausal women, for whom aromatase Wilburys and think only of the School of Physical Aaron Glatt, who spe- expects to burn off a couple inhibitors such as anastrozole have shown, in some my breathing, my heart Education at Ball State cializes in infectious dis- hundred calories with a studies, success in preventing breast cancer occurrence rate and my survival. University in Muncie, Ind., eases and is a spokesman rigorous regime, they’re and recurrence. But I’m no fanatic. I run sought to determine for the Infectious Disease probably going to faint or about two to three miles whether exercising with a Society of America, noted a they’re going to feel weak CAVEATS two to three times a week, cold affects the severity possible reason for the or uncomfortable. Don’t Some of the data came from the women’s analysis of along with doing a couple and duration of the illness. paucity of studies on ill- overdo it.’’ their cognitive capabilities. The effect of long-term use of dozen push-ups at each The researchers claimed ness and fitness: It is diffi- Glatt also urges people to of anastrozole on cognitive ability was not determined. session. That’s it for this theirs was the first study to cult to assess exercisers exercise a little common One of six authors of the study was a consultant for middle-aged hack. I just tackle the question. with vague symptoms such courtesy: “If you have a AstraZeneca, which makes Arimidex. don’t like breaking the pat- They infected 50 student as not feeling well. The cold and you’re sneezing all tern. I only feel worse for it, volunteers of moderate fit- opportunities to explore over the equipment, sneeze FIND THIS STUDY and then I have to build ness ages 18 to 29 with a patients’ reactions to and over your own equipment: It’s in the Sept. 2 online issue of the Lancet Oncology. back up again. cold virus. All of the stu- recovery from, say, hip Go exercise in your house So I began wondering, dents came down with replacement surgery are far on your own bicycle or LEARN MORE what do the experts say? colds, and their symptoms, greater, he said. treadmill. Walk around the Learn about preventing breast cancer at www.can- What do the studies con- including runny nose, block rather than going to cer.org (search for “medicines’’) and www.cancer.net. clude about illness and fit- sneezing, sore throat, were To advise ill exercisers, the health club.’’ ness? Could exercising measured over a 10-day Glatt relies mostly on the The research described in Quick Study comes from actually make me worse? period. During that time, wisdom of the ages. My own bug moved on credible, peer-reviewed journals. Nonetheless, conclu- I was back at work with- 34 of the students exer- “Common sense is a great after a week, and I was sive evidence about a treatment’s effectiveness is rarely in a day, but I was nursing a cised for 40 minutes every way to make medical deci- ready to give the gym a found in a single study. Anyone considering changing or colleague-annoying other day, while 16 in a sions when you’re not shot. I called Mary Layne, a beginning treatment of any kind should consult with a cough. By week’s end I had non-exercise control group dealing with life-and- certified personal trainer physician. a relapse and slept most of did nothing. death situations,’’ he said. and owner of LifeStages Sunday. A nasty bug, it had The study found that the “If a person feels well Fitness in Reston, Va., and attacked my son before me, students experienced no enough to do some exer- asked if she would take me throwing him under the greater severity or duration cise, it is probably a rea- through her recovery covers for a day with a of their symptoms whether sonable thing to do.’’ regime. 104.5 fever. they worked out or not. But Glatt, who is presi- We met at a gym where In the same year, 1997, dent and chief executive of one of Layne’s first ques- Cycle among During my active peri- the Ball State team also New Island Hospital in tions was: Did I feel at least ods, I sought answers to looked at lung function Bethpage, N.Y., urges cau- at 75 percent of my normal my questions — and dis- among cold sufferers who tion. As long as the exer- level of health? I did, so she covered they were far from work out. But few, if any, ciser has no serious issues aimed to put me through a clear-cut. similar studies have fol- such as pneumonia or a workout approximating 75 the mountains I shot off an e-mail to lowed, according to experts cardiac condition, a mod- percent of what I might do Todd Miller, an assistant in the field. Despite the erate workout should be in full health. This meant a Times-News rides on Saturday — a 30- professor of exercise sci- dearth of data, the fine, he said. But “if you’re total body workout of the mile fun ride to the top of ence at George Washington American College of sick enough that you’re muscles (legs, arms, chest, The Sawtooth Cycle Galena summit, a metric University. Miller, who is a Sports Medicine, which going to faint, if you’re lift- back, abdominals) with Challenge Inc. and the road ride over Galena and certified strength and con- published the Ball State ing up your weights less tension and fewer rep- Leukemia and Lymphoma back to Sun Valley, a centu- ditioning specialist and a investigations in its jour- because you lift everyday etitions than I might do if I Society of Idaho announced ry ride over Galena and back weightlifting coach, stud- nal, distributes what it weights and the weights were feeling 100 percent. a new bicycling event in to Sun Valley and a 150-mile ies how muscles adapt to calls a “current comment’’ are going to come down Layne advised the same Idaho to benefit people with extreme ride from Idaho exercise. He replied that he on exercise and the com- and kill you because you rule for running: If I’m blood cancers. City to Sun Valley — a post- wasn’t aware of hard evi- mon cold. The comment don’t have the strength to feeling 75 percent well, The Sawtooth Cycle ride dinner party and dence behind any recom- offers recommendations lift them up, then that’s not then a run at 75 percent of Challenge, featuring dance; and a Sunday- mendations on working from clinical authorities in the day to break your own my usual distance and Olympic gold medalist morning recovery ride. out after an illness. “I’m immunology. Among the personal record. You don’t endurance would be good Kristin Armstrong, is a Information and regis- sure you can find people advice: If you have had a need to do everything you for starters. three-day event based in tration: www.bluecircle- who will tell you what one cold without a fever or did when you were per- With the muscles, she Sun Valley, Oct. 2-4. sports.com/EventDetail_M should do ... but those body aches, intensive exer- fectly healthy.’’ went easy on me. “Because Highlights of the week- aster.aspx?meid447 and opinions would be just cise can be safely under- For those exercising with you’re coming back from a end: a Friday pasta party sawtoothcyclechallenge.bl that,’’he said. taken a few days after the a low-grade fever, it is sickness,’’Layne said, “this dinner with Armstrong; a ogspot.com/. Or call (208) Nothing but opinions? I symptoms have disap- important to drink fluids. A is what I do with you: a choice of four beautiful bike 658-6662. found it hard to believe. peared; if you have had a fever turns up the body’s light workout just to say to How long have people been fever, extreme tiredness, thermostat, causing you to the muscles, ‘OK, we’re getting sick? How long muscle aches or swollen burn more calories and back in business again.’”

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