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Magicvalley.com TAYLOR FACES 4 CHARGES Accused police shooter arraigned in Jerome County
By Bradley Guire Times-News writer
JEROME — The man accused of shooting a Jerome police officer was slapped with four felony charges on Friday. Photos by DREW NASH/Times-News Christopher Mark Taylor, 29, of Je- From left, Leslie Mauldin, Rob Newman and pianist Alan Hale share a laugh during a Friday sound check for tonight s A Valentine Broadway Serenade at the rome, was arraigned in Twin Falls Center for the Arts. The Idaho Commission on the Arts provides funding and other support to organizations like the Magic Valley Arts Council, but faces Jerome County 5th Dis- potential budget cuts in this year s Legislature. trict Magistrate Court on four charges stem- ming from Monday s MORE ONLINE chase and shootout in Jerome County. Deputy Artists hope to avoid VISIT Capitol Prosecutor Paul Kroeger Confidential, the Times-News political Taylor filed criminal com- plaints of aggravated blog by Ben Botkin. battery on a police officer, fleeing or MAGICVALLEY.COM attempting to elude a peace officer, state funding starvation grand theft by possession of stolen property and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. According to the report filed by Idaho s arts commission presents $1.8M budget proposal Cassia County Sheriff s Office Detective Jay Heward, Jerome Police By Ben Botkin Faison told lawmakers when Officer Dennis Clark attempted to stop Times-News writer asked about the potential impact a silver 1997 Acura Integra, registered of a deeper cut. to Taylor, on Monday afternoon in BOISE — It s helped pay for In the Magic Valley, current Jerome. Clark, 35, reported to dis- summer theater work in Sun grants include $6,300 to St. patchers that the vehicle did not stop Valley and arts outreach in Twin Thomas Playhouse in Sun Valley and reached 100 mph while trying to Falls. for a summer theater project, flee the area. Potential state budget cuts and $10,085 to the College of At about 250 E. 300 S. in the county, don t just impact the big-ticket Southern Idaho and Magic Valley Clark reported that the vehicle came to items like education and health Arts Council for five arts out- a stop and opened fire on him. Clark and welfare services. They also reach programs for 4,000 area radioed that shots were fired and he can reach into the realm of arts students in grades 4-12. returned fire. He also said he was hit and culture. Faison said the commission and losing a lot of blood. Clark main- The Idaho Commission on the has made efforts to provide arts tained pursuit as other officers joined Arts gave its budget presentation grants with geographic diversity, the chase. on Friday to the Legislature s stressing that the grants require budget-writing committee. matching local dollars from the See CHARGES, Main 2 With fewer than 10 full-time communities. employees, the commission is Pat Harder, an arts commis- among the smallest of Idaho s sioner from Twin Falls, said in an state agencies. interview that the matching dol- “As we all cope with a slow lars communities raise to receive Network financial recovery, the commis- the grants show that they are sion faces the future with tem- committed to the arts. pered optimism and determina- Magic Valley Arts Council company s tion regarding the role of the Executive Director Robin Baum- arts,”said Michael Faison, exec- gartner said one of the commis- utive director of the commission. sion s biggest contributions is a “Although culture cannot com- program that provides money to lawsuit tossed pete with national or social secu- be used as a portion of the Arts rity, we do need to sustain our Council s operating funds. By Ben Botkin cultural traditions.” “It allows organizations like Times-News writer The commission s state fund- ours to have a little extra money ing, including what s proposed so community donations go back BOISE — A judge has tossed out the for the upcoming fiscal year, has into concerts and such rather lawsuit filed by Syringa Networks dropped by 27 percent since John Mauldin, left, looks over notes while Rob Newman sings Friday during a than covering items like rent and against the Idaho Department of 2008. As a result, the agency s insurance,” Baumgartner said. sound check for A Valentine Broadway Serenade, set for 7:30 p.m. today at the Administration and its former director, reliance on dollars from the “It helps maximize the money Mike Gwartney, concerning the Idaho National Endowment for the Twin Falls Center for the Arts. given by the community.” Education Network. Arts, a federal agency, has In that lawsuit, the communications reached 56 percent of its total ing state and federal funding, is The commission would likely Staff writer Bradley Guire company had alleged it was improper- budget. 1.7 percent above this year s award fewer grants if state fund- contributed to this report. ly shut out of working on the IEN proj- Its proposed fiscal year 2012 budget. The cut in state dollars is ing for the upcoming year s Ben Botkin may be reached at ect, a multimillion-dollar state effort budget of $1.77 million, includ- 3.6 percent, or $25,800. budget is cut by 10 percent, [email protected]. to provide high-speed network con- nectivity to all Idaho public schools. In his order, dated Wednesday, Ada County 4th District Judge Patrick H. Owen noted that Syringa had other Xavier board member questions financial controls administrative venues for challenging how the state awarded the IEN bid, $330,000 in taxpayer money. from the nearly 60 parents and sparked her concerns about the which weren t pursued before the law- T.F. school to seek Not true, says Brandon teachers in attendance. 4-year-old school s financial suit was filed. Fairbanks, owner of the charter Hurlock was appointed to the situation. “By not pursuing any administrative school management company board in June and recently Hurlock said statements she remedies, Syringa is barred from seek- independent audit Xavier hired in 2008 to handle its requested bank statements and received from Paragon showed ing that relief here,”Owen wrote in his By Amy Huddleston financial operations. The issue financial reports from Xavier s that from October to November order. “As to the remainder of its Times-News writer came to a head Thursday night, Utah-based management com- 2010, $788,000 from the Idaho claims, Syringa has failed to demon- when the Twin Falls school s pany, Paragon. On Thursday, she State Department of Education strate that there were any genuine Xavier Charter School Board board held a meeting filled with told her fellow board members was deposited into what she issues of material fact.” Trustee Joan Hurlock says the Hurlock s questions and accom- she didn t receive many of the XAVIER See LAWSUIT, Main 2 school has lost track of nearly panying gasps and murmurs documents she requested, which See , Main 2
Comics ...... Classifieds 7 Crossword ...... Classifieds 5 Obituaries ...... Religion 4 Commodities ...... Main 10 Dear Abby...... Classifieds 3 Opinion ...... Main 5-6 LIFE AFTER MUBARAK Community...... Main 7 Movies ...... Main 8 Sudoku ...... Classifieds 9 Obama salutes change in Egypt, Main 4 Main 2 Saturday, February 12, 2011 MORNING MIX TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho TODAY S HAPPENINGS State seeks resident help with Lake Walcott plan ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT By Laurie Welch Times-News writer TAKE PART The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD, presented by Sun Valley Opera, 11 a.m., Bigwood 4 Cinema, Hailey, $22 for adults, $20 for Mini-Cassia residents Write a brief statement of seniors and $18 for students, at the theater box office or sunval- and Idahoans who use Lake your interest of the park and leyopera.com. Walcott State Park are why your talents would help Sweetheart s Dinner, presented by Soft Touch and Declo High sought to help develop a 20- develop the 20-year plan by School Jazz Band, 6 p.m., Declo High School gym (use west year plan for the state park March 14. Send the applica- entrance), $38, 678-2283 or 678-7221. northeast of Rupert. tion to Rick Just, IDPR Cellist Ben Hong and pianist Peter Henderson, 7 p.m., Idaho Department of Parks Planning Chief, P.O. Box Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood at Warm Springs and Saddle and Recreation Planning 83720, Boise, ID 83720- roads, Ketchum, as part of the Sun Valley Artist Series winter Chief Rick Just said the 0065 or e-mail concert series, $44, 725-5807 or svwas.org. department needs about a [email protected]. Jubilee Father Daughter Ball, 7 to 10 p.m., The Historic Ballroom, dozen people to serve on a 205 Shoshone St. N., Twin Falls, $10 per person or $15 per couple, stakeholder advisory team to Just said the advisory 733-5313. study park issues and help team will take a full day to “Broadway Valentine Serenade,” presented by the Magic Valley guide the plan s development. Courtesy photo tour the park and will ana- Arts Council, 7:30 p.m., Twin Falls Center for the Arts, 195 River “We are looking for people Caleb Wolfe throws a disc during the 2010 Idaho State Championship lyze its strengths,weakness- Vista Place, $15 per person, 734-2787. with interest more than any- Disc Golf Tournament in August at Lake Walcott State Park. es, opportunities and thing else,”Just said. “I hope threats. The tour is tenta- BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS people can get excited about state park ranger at Lake He said it s also not uncom- tively scheduled for April 16. this and serve on the team.” Walcott. “Visitation goes up mon to have 30 different The team s work will be Expedition Inspiration s Starlight Snowshoe Dinner and Auction, Just said input from every year but the park is still groups of people in the park, turned over to the state optional snowshoe trek starts at 5 p.m., followed by cocktails, neighbors of the 65-acre underutilized.” adding it would be nice to department, which will wine, hors d oeuvres and a full-course dinner at the clubhouse, park and park visitors like Taylor said the park has 22 have an additional pavilion develop a couple of alterna- Valley Club, Hailey, to help fund research to prevent or cure breast fishermen, boaters or recreational vehicle camp- and picnic areas. tive park plans to be revealed cancer, event includes a silent auction and a live auction, $90, campers would all be valu- ing spots and people are “My dream is to expand in during public meetings. 726-6456 or expeditioninspiration.org able in developing the plan. turned away each summer, the area of the boat docks “We ll kind of let the pub- Cancer Benefit Dinner for Steve Taylor, fundraiser for medical and “We are really open to so expanded campground with a pavilion and play- lic look at those and throw travel expenses, 6 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, Twin Falls, $10 anything,”said Travis Taylor, areas would be beneficial. ground,”Taylor said. rocks at them,”Just said. per ticket, 358-0920.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Xavier s landlord and devel- because you are a signer Thursday presentation. Gun Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, Filer, Xavier oper — is authorized to sign doesn t mean you can write “The questions she $6, 746-5555. Continued from Main 1 off on checks coming out of checks. The reason my name brought to the board were one of the school s major is there is because it s a mat- simply questions, not alle- called a “mystery bank accounts. All checks must be ter of convenience to pro- gations. As a board, we are HOBBIES AND CRAFTS account” outside of board signed by two signers. duce and provide checks in a working to get clarification “Art of the Masters” class, presented by the Magic Valley Arts Coun- purview and not listed on the None of the current board timely matter. I did it as a on these issues,” Berry cil, for grades 1-5, lesson three: Pablo Picasso-Cubism, 10 to 11:30 school s balance sheet as an members are signers on service and I would gladly wrote. “We are also taking a.m., Twin Falls Center for the Arts, 195 River Vista Place, $10 per asset. Statements showed checks from that account remove my name as a sign- extra precautions and dou- class for MVAC members, $12.50 for non-members, 734-2787. only $459,000 leaving that but Stevenson is, along with er.” ble-checking to make sure Fantastic Flea Market, starts up again with used arts, crafts and account into a separate Fairbanks. Hurlock ques- Stevenson said he s actu- that our finances are in food, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Hagerman, 120 Main St. on school account during the tioned whether Stevenson ally paid out of Hurlock s order and being done prop- U.S. Highway 30, 837-4801. same time frame. should sign off on school “mystery account,”which he erly.” Fairbanks said Paragon checks, as he is not a school called a bank-controlled Xavier s board decided LECTURE can account for the money employee or board member lock box for money Xavier Thursday to seek an inde- Hurlock said is missing, and currently receives owes him on its lease. He pendent auditor to look into Lincoln Day Celebration, with special speaker Dick Morris, adding that Hurlock should $786,000 yearly from a 20- said money is dropped into the school s finances, with 5:30 p.m., Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center, 330 Canyon have contacted him before year lease agreement for the the account to pay Xavier s Hurlock leading the charge. Crest Drive, Twin Falls, $75 general seating, 420-6954 or presenting her questions to Xavier facility. monthly lease to him, with On Friday,she contacted the [email protected]. the board. Xavier hired “There is quite a bit of whatever money that s left State Board of Education for Paragon in 2008, paying it separation and internal con- going into the school s other a list of auditors. Xavier s LIBRARY $200,000 yearly to manage trol,” Fairbanks said. “They accounts. board is scheduled to meet “Saturday Movie Matinee,” features guinea pigs in space, 3 p.m., its bookkeeping, financial can pull him (Stevenson) off He said the board was very next at 5:30 p.m. March 10 Twin Falls Public Library, 201 Fourth Ave. E., free, open to the pub- reports and other adminis- of the account because we involved in the process of at the school. lic, 733-2964 ext. 109. tration duties. have internal control in place writing the lease and also Stevenson said charter But Hurlock said she d and he is about as unin- had an attorney present. But schools must be very open already asked on numerous volved as he can be in the two board members largely and transparent and there is MUSEUMS occasions about the account process.” involved in that process — “just no opportunity to do Faulkner Planetarium “The Dinosaur Chronicles” at 2 p.m., via e-mail, but didn t receive Stevenson said rumors Jeff Bulkley and Scott anything inappropriate.” He “Greatest Wonders of the Universe” at 4 p.m., “Oceans in Space” answers or full account that circulated Thursday Hunsaker — left in said it s normal — speaking followed by a live sky tour at 7 p.m., Star Party, 7 to midnight, statements. She also voiced that he owns Paragon aren t December and four months from experience with his Centennial Observatory, free, and “Pink Floyd: The Wall” at concerns about numerous true, though he owns a simi- earlier, respectively. clients in Utah — for school 8:15 p.m., Herrett Center for Arts and Science, north end of late payments made to vari- lar Utah-based charter The school s principal boards not to see the indi- College of Southern Idaho campus, education-show tickets: ous companies and the school management compa- since its inception, Cindy vidual bank accounts or sign $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for students, Idaho State Tax Commis- ny called Academica West. Fulcher, was placed on paid checks. 8:15 show: $4.50 for all ages, 732-6655 or csi.edu/herrett. sion, along with one account He said while he does sign leave in August 2010 and has “I want this school to be Magic Valley Astronomical Society s telescope clinic, general pres- that had a negative balance Xavier checks, he has never sued the school s board in an successful,” he said. “Per- entation on using telescopes and a break-out session, 7 p.m., on two statements she signed one to himself. He effort to keep her job. She sonally it s a great concern Rick Allen Room of the Herrett Center at CSI, free, open to the received. was made a signer because it claims Bulkley and others because if the school is not public, 312-1203. “We need to enhance our was a “matter of conven- conspired to fire her. successful, I ve made a bad reputation,” she said. “It is ience” for Xavier, since his Xavier Board Chairwoman investment.” OUTDOORS our name that is being and Fairbanks companies Teresa Berry said in a written diminished by late pay- are in Utah. statement that Hurlock had Amy Huddleston may be Wood River Extreme Ski-Joring, race, auction and raffles and a ments.” “I don t get a paycheck not sought answers from the reached at ahuddleston@ dance, noon to 4 p.m., Winter Sun Organics, 26 Townsend Gulch Also of concern to Hur- from them. I just get a lease accounting staff or other magicvalley.com or 735- Road, Bellevue, $5, 720-0329 or woodriveresja.com. lock is how Jed Stevenson — payment,” he said. “Just board members before her 3204. Valentine Getaway, one-night stay romantic excursion hosted by Castle Rocks State Park, 50 miles south of Burley, space limited, early registration encouraged, $99 packages, 824-5916. ministration acted respon- regardless of the competi- that there is any proof or evi- Lawsuit sibly and in the best interests tive bidding process. dence that Gwartney acted To have an event listed, please submit the name of the event, a Continued from Main 1 of our schools, students, and The judge found that improperly to influence the brief description, time, place, cost and contact number to Mirela Idaho taxpayers.” those allegations didn t award to Qwest to prevent Sulejmanovic by e-mail at [email protected]; by phone, In a statement on Friday, Syringa had alleged that include enough specifics to Syringa from participating in 735-3278; by fax, 734-5538; or by mail, Times-News, P.O. Box 548, Jon Hanian, spokesman for the Department of Admini- back them up, like times, the IEN work,”Owen wrote. Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. Deadline is noon, four days in advance Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, stration improperly split the dates and parties involved. The IEN project is a key of the event. said: “We are pleased that project s work between its The judge also didn t buy part of Superintendent of this decision affirms the proposal and Qwest s. Syringa s argument about Public Instruction Tom Luna s Check out our online calendar where you can integrity of our processes, Syringa had submitted a joint losing the work because of education reform proposal, submit events and search by category our people, and the appro- proposal with Education Gwartney s alleged state- which emphasizes technolo- priateness of the final deci- Networks of America. ments, finding instead that gy and online courses for high for specific events and dates. sion in awarding the Idaho The suit also focused on there was a lack of evidence school students. www.magicvalley.com/app/calendar/events/ Education Network con- Gwartney, alleging that he proving he took steps to pre- tract. We have maintained had made statements that vent Syringa from obtaining Ben Botkin may be from the beginning that the Syringa wouldn t work on work. reached at bbotkin@magic- Luke s Magic Valley Idaho Department of Ad- the IEN implementation “… Syringa has not shown valley.com. Charges Medical Center and trans- ported to Twin Falls County Continued from Main 1 Jail Tuesday morning. Taylor reportedly lost Kroeger also filed to seek COMING SUNDAY IN THE TIMES-NEWS control of his Integra, an enhanced penalty for use which crashed at 200 E. of a firearm in relation to the 300 S. With Taylor in cus- battery charge and a per- A HIDDEN GIANT DEVOTED TO HOBBY tody, Clark was taken to sistent violator enhance- Idaho s geothermal CANINE CARE TURNED INTO Saint Alphonsus Regional ment, as Taylor has felony Dog driver logs Medical Center in Boise via convictions in both Twin potential faces BUSINESS barriers to large-scale hundreds of miles to Sisters open bead air ambulance to treat Falls and Jerome counties. rescue shelter animals. wounds to his face. 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Circulation director Robert Ronco . .735-3327 Vol. 106, No. 43 www.idaholottery.com 334-2600 Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho LOCAL Saturday, February 12, 2011 Main 3 For Hailey students, China is a little closer Ruling awaited in case By Karen Bossick Times-News correspondent against Fish and Game Times-News the laws he cites is the HAILEY — At age 7, Eric Racketeer Influenced and Mejorado has an insight into Isabel Lui, Spanish language and cul- second from left, A Gooding man is wait- Corrupt Organizations Act, ture, thanks to his Mexican helps third-grader ing to hear a judge s ruling the U.S. law originally on his case against three intended to combat organ- mother who just became a Alli Rathfon, U.S. citizen last week. Idaho Department of Fish ized crime. third-grader Zane and Game officers. The three officers — And English is second Bardcholtz and nature to him after growing U.S. District Judge B. Robert Sellers, Jeff Day and up in the Wood River Valley. second-grader Lynn Winmill heard final Brian Flatter — admitted Now,Mejorado is one of 40 Alex Baker write arguments Friday in Boise in firing a shotgun into brush Hailey Elementary School New Year s wishes the civil case Milton Dean while investigating wheth- students learning how to using Chinese Cockerham brought against er Cockerham illegally write and speak Chinese, calligraphy. three IDFG officers in July posted public Snake River even as they learn about 2009. Winmill took the case islands as private as part of Chinese customs. under advisement and will a hunting club. The children are part of issue a written ruling. In October, they asked an after-school program of- Cockerham alleges that the judge to dismiss the the three officers shot at suit. The hearing on that fered three days a week by KAREN BOSSICK/For the Times-News Isabel Lui, who came to Sun him and his son and con- request was delayed until Valley from Hong Kong after During her last lesson, Lui “Take it home and show become even more impor- spired to destroy his hunt- Friday after being original- marrying a ski instructor led the students in singing a your parents,” Lui told the tant — children are expected ing club business. Among ly scheduled for Jan. 21. five years ago. Chinese New Year song: children. “And put it in your to learn Cantonese, English “Eric came home with “An nian hao ya,”they sang home because these are and Mandarin. this excitement — he wanted in the nasal tonal inflection good wishes.” Lui cited a number of to learn Chinese,”said Eric s of Chinese to the tune of Fourth-grader Sierra studies, including one that father, Alfredo Mejorado. “My Darling Clementine.” Stern said she moved here a indicates bilingualism may INTIMATEI NTTI APPAREL “He really took to it. He talks “Happy New Year. Wish year ago from a school where help delay the onset of about, One day, Dad, when everyone a happy New she had taken Japanese and Alzheimer s, as she rattled we go to visit China … all Year.” so jumped at the opportuni- off reasons to learn Chinese. Any One the time.” The children popped bal- ty to take Chinese. “Learning another lan- Lingerie Item The classes came about at loons to simulate the “They re not really simi- guage can be so inspiring to the request of the school s Chinese tradition of lighting lar, like you might think,” lead children to want to % Excludes Sale Items. Must Present Coupon first- through fifth-graders firecrackers to scare off wild she said. “But I m enjoying know more about the world,” 20 At Time Of Sale. after Lui taught them a few beasts that would eat their it.” she said. “And some parents One Coupon Per Sale Chinese riddles and charac- crops. Lui herself grew up at a have told me that with the OFF Expires 2/28/2011. ters while substitute-teach- Then, each child picked time when Hong Kong was a increase of the economic 6496644 Blue Lakes Boulevard North ing in their classes. out a New Year s greeting, British colony, so learning power of China that they 6496644 Blue Lakes Boulevard North “I said, Okay, I will offer such as “Wish that you English was very important, want their children to learn CentennialCCee Square ~ Twin Falls you 10 lessons and see if you make advancement in your she said. Since the return of Chinese because one day 733-4991 want more. I never expected studies” and “Be safe in and Hong Kong to Chinese sov- their children may work for a so many children to want to out,” which many Chinese ereignty, mastering written Chinese company or even do it,”Lui said. hang on their doors. and spoken Chinese has with a Chinese company.”
Jubilee Father Daughter Ball Filer school officials question Luna plan My Dad is By John E. Swayze tive budget hearings in Boise accolades to, and the bur- 50 percent of whether or not Times-News correspondent this week, agreed that dis- den falls on the local school I keep my job is based on the tricts must improve the board.” ISAT test scores,”Lantz said. Magic FILER — The direction of technology available to Sara Lantz, a district “Test scores are important public education in Idaho them. But Luna s approach fourth-grade teacher, argued but the thought of me hav- Saturday February 12 • 7-10pm dominated discussion Wed- is far from realistic, Graham that increasing class size ing 35 kids with test scores Ballroom (205 Shoshone St. N.) nesday for the Filer School said. He said the district would not only be impossi- from special ed up through To Benefit Jubilee House Board. would receive approximately bly difficult, but also that higher-achieving students Make it a Valentine Daddy-Daughter Date Superintendent of Public $114,000 for student com- using test scores as a meas- isn t right. With all these Desserts served • All ages Welcome Instruction Tom Luna is puters. ure of teacher effectiveness different aspects coming in, Silent auction & Raffles asking state legislators to “We can do better with and future employment what teachers are going to $15 Couple • $10 Single approve a $1.2 billion budget technology and I think makes little sense. It s not come here?” Tickets at Christa’s, Native Skin, Jubilee House & at the Door. that includes a $50 million online classes are fine, but clear yet which assessment Show tickets at the following restaurants on Sponsored by: classroom technology mod- we re going to need about would be used,though Lantz John E. 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Twin Falls Franchise owned & operated by Noel & Donna Erickson Tipsters can remain anony- mous. Main 4 Saturday, February 12, 2011 NATION/WORLD Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Obama salutes Egypt change, says tough days ahead By Tom Raum year-old “emergency” Associated Press writer police powers laws, revising the constitution to permit WASHINGTON — greater political diversity, President Barack Obama enacting other safeguards to declared Friday the “make the changes irre- peaceful departure of versible and laying out a Hosni Mubarak as Egypt s clear path to elections that president marked “a are fair and free.” beginning” holding the Others were cautious as promise of greater well. democracy for the world s “I think it s hard to cele- most populous Arab brate the imposition of mar- nation. But he added tial law,”said Jon Alterman, soberly, “There will be director of the Middle East difficult days program at the ahead.” Center for Strat- Indeed, while egic and Inter- AP photo Obama and other national Studies. Egyptians celebrate the news of the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, who handed control of the country to the military, Friday in down- U.S. officials voiced “Martial law may town Cairo. optimism, they be the beginning of were also con- a better future for cerned over who Egyptians — but will end up in con- Obama not necessarily.” trol of the Egypt Asked about the and whether the United uncertainty ahead, espe- States will emerge with cially with respect to the the kind of stable partner role of the military, presi- it badly needs in the dential spokesman Robert volatile Middle East. Gibbs said,“I don t think we Egypt is free Also at issue: whether have to fear democracy.” the unrest that brought Gibbs said the White down Mubarak will House was surprised, along spread to other nations in with most observers, by Egyptians celebrate as Mubarak steps down the Middle East, includ- Mubarak s refusal to resign ing oil-rich autocratic on Thursday night. It was CAIRO (AP) — Cries of sands marched on Mubarak s The question for and a more democratic gov- neighbors, and whether not clear what role Islamic “Egypt is free rang out and palaces in Cairo and Washington now was ernment may take a tougher the Egyptian military will militant groups such as the fireworks lit up the sky as Alexandria and besieged whether that same arrange- line toward Israel in the make good on its pledge now-banned Muslim hundreds of thousands state TV was capped by the ment will hold as the Arab chronically broken-down of promoting free and fair Brotherhood might play in danced, wept and prayed in military effectively carrying world s most populous state peace process. But few call elections. the new government that joyful pandemonium Friday out a coup at the pleas of makes a potentially rocky for outright abrogating a At the White House, emerges. after 18 days of peaceful pro- protesters. After Mubarak s transition to democracy,with treaty that has kept peace Obama s words were Also of critical impor- democracy protests forced fall, the military, which no guarantee of the results. after three wars in the past alternately celebratory tance: whether the evolving President Hosni Mubarak to pledged to shepherd reforms In Egypt, persecuted half-century. and cautious after new government will con- surrender power to the mili- for greater democracy, told democracy activists fre- From the oil-rich Gulf Mubarak ended three tinue to honor the landmark tary, ending three decades of the nation it would quently denounced the U.S. states in the east to Morocco decades of iron rule and 1979 peace treaty with authoritarian rule. announce the next steps government for not coming in the west, regimes both turned over his authority Israel. Ecstatic protesters in soon. Those could include down harder on Mubarak s pro- and anti-U.S. could not to the military. The top U.S. military offi- Cairo s Tahrir, or Liberation, the dissolving of parliament rights abuses. Washington s help but worry they could see “Today belongs to the cer, Chairman of the Joint Square hoisted soldiers onto and creation of a transitional mixed messages during the a similar upheaval. Several of people of Egypt,” Obama Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike their shoulders and families government. crisis frustrated the young the region s rulers have made declared at the White Mullen, will be in Israel on posed for pictures in front of Mubarak s downfall at the protesters. They argued that pre-emptive gestures of House. In Cairo, Sunday and Monday, with tanks in streets flooded with hands of the biggest popular while the powerful democratic reform to avert Egyptians celebrated into developments in Egypt people streaming out to cele- uprising in the modern histo- Brotherhood will have to be their own protest move- the night. expected to be at the top of brate. Strangers hugged each ry of the Arab world had allowed to play a future polit- ments. Obama s only mention the agenda. The meeting other, some fell to kiss the stunning implications for the ical role, its popularity would The lesson many took: If it of Mubarak, a longtime was previously scheduled. ground, and others stood United States and the West, be diminished in an open sys- could happen in only three strong U.S. ally, was at For now, weighty unre- stunned in disbelief. Israel, and the region, unset- tem where other ideologies weeks in Egypt, where the beginning of his solved questions were Chants of “Hold your tling rulers across the are freed to outweigh it. Mubarak s lock on power remarks: “By stepping drowned out by euphoric heads high, you re Egyptian Mideast. Neighboring Israel appeared unshakable, it down, President reaction in the region to the roared with each burst of The 82-year-old leader watched with the crisis with could happen anywhere. Mubarak responded to dramatic turnaround in fireworks overhead. epitomized the complex unease, worried that their Only a month earlier, the Egyptian people s Egypt — just a day after “I m 21 years old and this is trade-off the United States 1979 peace treaty could be in Tunisia s president was hunger for change,” he Mubarak appeared to be the first time in my life I feel was locked into in the Middle danger. It quickly demanded forced to step down in the said. digging in his heels. free, an ebullient Abdul- East for decades: Support for on Friday that post-Mubarak face of protests. Obama singled out the Anger that his defiance Rahman Ayyash, born eight autocratic leaders in return Egypt continue to adhere to “This is the greatest day of Egyptian military for caused was quickly convert- years after Mubarak came to for stability,a bulwark against it. my life. , Nobel Peace laureate praise, saying it acted ed to joy on Friday. In a nod power, said as he hugged fel- Islamic militants, a safeguard Any break seems unlikely Mohammed ElBaradei, helpfully as a “caretaker to the hundreds of thou- low protesters in Tahrir of economic interests with in the near term. The military whose young supporters in defusing the situation sands of Egyptians who cel- Square. the oil-rich Gulf states and leadership supports the were among the organizers of and securing the country. ebrated the change, Obama An astonishing day in peace — or at least an effort at treaty. Anti-Israeli feeling is the protest movement, told “We saw a military said: “The people of Egypt which hundreds of thou- peace — with Israel. strong among Egyptians, The Associated Press. who would not fire bul- have spoken, their voices lets at the people they have been heard, and Egypt were sworn to protect, will never be the same.” he said. 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OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: 735-3223 [email protected] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011 MAIN 5 “By stepping down, President Mubarak responded to the Egyptian people s hunger for change.” — President Barack Obama OPINION UOTE on the peaceful departure of Q Hosni Mubarak as Egypt's president Signs point to overregulation in Hailey JEERS: To the Hailey taking the first step toward when it considered a conflict- care for the mansion.” Planning and Zoning putting its ethics code in of-interest complaint against Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, Commission, for failing to take order. Hart last summer. who was once Simplot s son- a stand against excessive gov- The House State Affairs JEERS: To the Idaho House in-law, declined to move into ernment interference with Committee this week State Affairs Committee, for the mansion and lives on a business. approved a series of changes, dismissing legislation to sell ranch in Star. His predecessors By a 3-2 vote on Monday, the including clarifying that only the unoccupied governor s Jim Risch, Dirk Kempthorne, commission refused to change House members can file com- mansion and shift the money Phil Batt and Cecil Andrus also a city ordinance that prohibits plaints, and adding a clause to state parks. lived in their own homes in the blinking signs on businesses. covering “conduct unbecom- behavior. A special House Rep. Grant Burgoyne, Treasure Valley while they The city s Community ing a House member” as an Ethics Committee ended up D-Boise, proposed a bill to were in office. Development Department had ethics violation. The bill, dismissing all the ethics com- eliminate the governor s hous- If the Legislature adopts proposed allowing businesses sponsored by Speaker plaints it received this year — ing committee and put the Otter s $1.3 million budget to have one flashing “open” Lawerence Denney, including three against Hart — mansion, formerly own by bil- recommendation for the Idaho sign measuring 4 square feet R-Midvale, requires two- but voted unanimously to rec- lionaire businessman J.R. Department of Parks and or less. thirds approval by the full ommend his removal from the Simplot, on the market. Recreation, the agency will Commissioner Jan Fugate House to take effect. House tax committee while he “No governor has lived in a have shed 79.4 percent of its argued flashing signs would This year, the House presses his personal fights governor s mansion for 24 general fund support in two change the character of Main received two ethics complaints against back state and federal years,”Burgoyne said. “The years, forcing the department Street and could confuse driv- from citizens, one against Rep. income taxes; and last week it mansion has and continues to to reduce its work force by ers who associate flashing Phil Hart, R-Athol, from dropped a second complaint in cost the state of Idaho money, 15 percent and draining more signs with emergency vehicles. Hayden businessman Howard exchange for Hart s voluntary and we are looking literally than $1 million in reserves to With respect, that s over- Griffiths, a write-in candidate agreement to give up the vice under every rock for money help cover the loss. Operating the-top reasoning. this year against Hart; and one chairmanship of the House this session, we will be next hours and services have been We re talking one small sign from Hart supporter Larry Transportation Committee. session, and we will be for the reduced at some parks. per business. How, exactly, Spencer against Rep. Eric “You can have a pattern of foreseeable future. … The But in a year when the would a few 2-foot-by-2-foot Anderson, R-Priest Lake, who conduct that while not neces- maintenance and upkeep of Legislature is likely to cut signs — that s about the size of had filed an ethics complaint sarily illegal, is very detrimen- the mansion costs approxi- funding for education and home plate on a baseball dia- against Hart. Both were found tal to the performance of the mately $120,000 per year.” eliminate at least $25 million in mond — mar the aesthetics of to be without basis and “frivo- Legislature and people s con- The housing fund that pays adult Medicaid services, the a mile-and-a-half-long thor- lous.” fidence in the Legislature,” those maintenance costs has value of selling the mansion is oughfare? The “conduct unbecoming” House Minority Leader John dropped to $981,000, mostly symbolic. Sometimes, government proviso is especially important Rusche, D-Lewiston, told the Burgoyne said, and if the state Said Burgoyne: “It does not does too much. And too often, because it gives the House Spokesman-Review of stays on its current path, that seem to me that it is prudent it succeeds. leverage to take action against Spokane, Wash. That was money eventually will be spent to continue to spend money on CHEERS: To the Idaho a wide range of misfeasance something the Ethics “and we will find ourselves … an asset that we are unable to House of Representatives, for and inappropriate personal Committee wrestled with having to appropriate funds to use, in a budget crisis.”
LETTERS OF THANKS Theater group thanks A thank you to Chicken Little and the debt ceiling supporters, sponsors dedicated caregivers ederal Reserve 2010 was a big year for The family of Dan Chairman Ben OutCast Theater, and we McFaddan sends its heartfelt FBernanke seemed to couldn t have done it with- thanks and appreciation to be channeling Chicken out the generous support of Dr. Richard Miranda, Dr. Little when he warned con- the Magic Valley communi- Charles Smith, Dr. Roger gressional Republicans that ty. Biss, pharmacist Dave Green, any delay in raising the We are enormously grate- nurses, CNAs and the entire debt ceiling beyond the ful to the surrounding com- staff at Twin Falls MSTI current $14.3 trillion cap munity for its help and sup- oncology and radiation. could have “catastrophic” port in our endeavors, and Dan received the greatest consequences. we would like to extend a care due to your skills, dedi- special thanks to our spon- cation and patience. 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Couldn t Hitesman, Joyce Hoffman, Darrell, Linda, Laura and ment spending is good George W.Bush were in the ings of $2.5 trillion over 10 private enterprise do better? Scott/Linda Hoffman, Sarah Heinemann; Matt and spending and any attempt White House, seem uncon- years if all of its recommen- Galen thinks congres- Farah Hosman, Jeff s Linda McFaddan; and to begin the arduous cerned about debt now that dations are implemented. sional travel should be cut. Graphics, Idaho Lending Melissa and Nico process of restoring fiscal a Democrat is president. Rich Galen, former press Each member, he says, Group, Everybody s vanWyngaardt.) responsibility is viewed by Some Democrats are mak- secretary for Dan Quayle ought to get six trips home Business, Matt Johnson, those with vested interests ing noises about another and former executive direc- per year at public expense. KMVT, Zach/Bonnie Lloyd, CSI rodeo team as greedy, selfish and possible government shut- tor of GOPAC, “a national “More than that, they have Locally Owned Radio, unsympathetic toward the down. Republicans should organization dedicated to use campaign funds.”The MagiChords, Magic Valley appreciated supporters needs of others. Perhaps keep their eyes wide open. exclusively to electing Republican Study High School, Magic Valley The College of Southern advocates of unlimited On the same day Republicans to state and Committee estimates cut- Little Theater, Roland Idaho Rodeo Team would spending might tell us how Bernanke made his “cata- local offices” lists on his ting other federal travel Petersen, Mike/Vera like to thank everyone who much is enough if they strophic” comment, House blog some of the commit- would save $7.5 billion. Redman, John/Karen made the 34th Annual CSI can t live on $14.3 trillion? Republicans unveiled their tee s recommendations and Ethanol cuts aren t in the Rosholt, Glenn Schroeder, Cowboy and Cowgirl Boxing If Congress doesn t start plan to cut $32 billion out of adds a few of his own, GOP plan, but they should Shot in the Dark, Sizzler, Smoker a huge success. the process of cutting the budget for the remain- including a 15 percent be. So should responsible Standard Printing, Diane Without the support of the spending now when the der of this fiscal year. That s reduction in the number of cuts in defense spending. Stevens, Chris Stevenson, sponsors, volunteers, fight- polls favor Republican eco- short of the $100 billion in civilian federal employees, Entire cabinet agencies, like Times-News, Turf Club, ers, spectators and the com- nomic policies, when will cuts promised by Speaker “accomplished by attrition Housing and Urban Bill VanEngelen, David munity in general, we would it? Rarely has “if not us, John Boehner before the rather than outright fir- Development, Education Veenhouwer, Kendra Wolfe, not be able to continue to who? If not now, when?” November election. The ings.”Galen proposes, and Energy should be elimi- Mark Wolfe, Westway provide the opportunities had greater resonance. Republican Study “Only one new employee nated and any essential Group, Liberty Yates for excellence to our stu- The Wall Street Journal Committee, a conservative could be hired for every two work folded into other gov- Thank you all so much for dent-athletes. Your support reports, “Governors around bloc of House members, who left until the reduction ernment agencies. That your support in 2010 is greatly appreciated. the U.S. are proposing to wants to hold Boehner to number was met.”Cuts in isn t likely to happen in the ERICA LITTLEFIELD Thank you! balance their states budg- his original promise. programs are also warrant- short term. Publicist STEVEN BIRNIE ets with a long list of cuts Republicans should argue ed, including “cutting out There may well be a Board of directors BRIAN TUBBS and almost no new taxes, that raising the debt ceiling the Hope VI Program, “catastrophe,”as Bernanke OutCast Inc. CSI RODEO TEAM reflecting a goal by politi- would pay for the continued charged with proposing a predicts, but it is more likely Twin Falls Twin Falls cians from both parties to implementation of National Action Plan to to occur if we don t reduce erase deficits chiefly by Obamacare, which the lat- eradicate severely distressed our spending than if we shrinking government.”So, est Rasmussen Reports sur- public housing, which “will raise the debt ceiling and TIMES-NEWS if states can do it, why can t vey shows 55 percent of save $250 million per year.” keep on spending with bor- the federal government? Likely Voters want repealed. Anyone notice such a plan, rowed money. John Pfeifer . . . publisher Steve Crump . . . Opinion editor Congressional Public opinion and a dubi- or the relief of “stress” on The members of the editorial board and writers of Democrats, for whom a ous legal future offer an public housing? Syndicated columnist Cal editorials are John Pfeifer, Steve Crump, much smaller debt was a big opportunity for such a AMTRAK costs Thomas can be reached at Bill Bitzenburg and Mary Lou Panatopoulos. deal when Republican pres- strategy. The Study $1.565 billion per year in [email protected].
T HE LIGHTER SIDE OF POLITICS Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau Mallard Fillmore By Bruce Tinsley Main 6 Saturday, February 12, 2011 OPINION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho The case of an automatic Mitt Romney pistol with 33 rounds tries to have
leek, its lines rakishly tilted to boost the A Glock is “better” than a Luger because it both ways Sergonomics that index grip placement to you don t need a Ph.D to take it apart, o Mitt Romney must barrel, this automatic pistol nor a fleet of machinists to produce the figure out another has but one function: to Stephen Sway to handle his eliminate human beings Hunter myriad pins, levers, springs and chunks role in health care reform, easily. That sinister intent is now that taking down expressed most eloquently soldiers, Marines and law of steel that make it go bang. ObamaCare is a Republican Joan in the extended magazine officers to benefit from priority. Vennochi that reaches far beneath the extended magazines? to the elements. not hard-core gun folks it s The father of pistol grip, easily tripling the Guns were the software of What s often lost amid an ideal solution for home Romneycare can t apolo- general election fight. His amount of ammunition the 19th century; the most activists carping is that the defense, which is probably gize for the health care law business background available to the killer. dynamic age of develop- effect of the notorious why hundreds of thousands he backed in makes him attractive to It s the Colt Super .38 ment was roughly 1870 to extended magazine does lit- of Glocks have been sold in Massachusetts, not as he independents and if unem- automatic pistol, cus- 1900, when the modern tle to improve the pistol s this country. heads out on tour for his ployment stays stuck tomized into a machine pis- forms were perfected. Two lethality except in extraor- Particularly in rural book “No Apology. around 9 percent, his turn- tol by an underworld gun- primary operating systems dinary circumstances, such Arizona, given the upsurge As usual, he is trying to around expertise can help smith so that Babyface emerged for handguns: the as Tucson. Neither Seung- in border violence, it s likely have it both ways: woo out-of-work Nelson could use it to kill an revolver, usually holding six Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech that residents feel the need Obamacare is a usurpation Democrats, too. FBI agent outside Little cartridges and manipulated mass murderer, nor the to defend themselves of personal freedom; All Romney has to do is Bohemia, Wis., in 1934. by the muscle energy of the alleged Fort Hood killer against drug predators, coy- Romneycare is a celebra- get past the Obama-haters Maybe you saw the movie. hand, and the semiauto- used extended magazines in ote gunmen or others. Yes, tion of state s rights. in Republican primary Even if you didn t, you matic, harnessing the their rampages. America s they can use semiautomatic In making the argument, states. Then he can make a can still see the point: explosively released energy first gun mass murder, rifles and shotguns, pro- the Bay State s ex-governor pitch to disappointed There s nothing really new of the burning powder to when Howard Unruh killed tected by the Second is trying to duck the truth Obama supporters in the when it comes to guns. To cock and reload itself. Since 13 people in 1949, was com- Amendment and unlikely to around the so-called indi- general. Next, would come the contrary, the extended then, design and engineer- mitted with a Luger. be banned by local law, but vidual mandate, the under- the hardest part, draining magazine that Jared ing improvements have In fact, the extended women generally don t care pinning of both the federal the PowerPoint from his Loughner allegedly carried been not to lethality but to magazine actually vitiates to put in the training needed and state laws. blood and replacing it with in his Glock 19 the day he is ease of maintenance and the pistol s usefulness as a to master them. Nor can the The requirement was compassion and warmth. accused of having fatally manufacture, or weight weapon for most needs, elderly handle them adept- originally recommended by But he has a long time to shot six people outside reduction. A Glock is “bet- legitimate or illegitimate. ly. the Urban Institute, a work on at least the illusion Tucson and wounding ter” than a Luger because The magazine destroys the For them, the Glock with Washington, D.C., think of humanity. First, he has 13 others, and that President you don t need a Ph.D to pistol s essence; it is no a 33-round magazine is the tank hired by the Blue to overcome the health care Obama is likely to suggest take it apart, nor a fleet of longer concealable. weapon of maximum utility. Cross Blue Shield reform hurdle. banning in an upcoming machinists to produce the Loughner allegedly You can load it on Sunday Foundation to develop a If renouncing every bit of speech, may be traced way myriad pins, levers, springs wrapped the clumsy pack- and shoot it all month. “roadmap to coverage for it is the litmus test for back. and chunks of steel that age in a coat for a short dis- Those who would ban Massachusetts. “Much to Republican presidential The Texas Ranger Frank make it go bang. Moreover, tance, but he could not have extended magazines will say everyone s astonishment, candidates, it s a real Hamer carried a Remington you can lose a Glock in a worn it in a belt or con- that although hundreds of Romney picked it up and Romney conundrum. Model 8 with an extended flood and find it six months cealed it for an extended thousands are in circulation promoted the concept that What s better? Coming magazine in his hunt for later in the mud, and it still period. It had really ceased and thousands more will every citizen obtain health across as the flip-flopper Bonnie and Clyde in 1934. will shoot perfectly, while to be a pistol. surely be sold before a ban is insurance, recalled Philip he was or the ideological The Thompson submachine the Luger would have That s why extended enacted, it will be worth it if W.Johnston, who chairs traitor his rivals will turn gun of World War II and the become a nice paperweight. magazines are rarely fea- it saves just one life. But the the foundation. He said the him into? M-16 of Vietnam were What nobody has been tured in crime — and that other half of that question late Sen. Ted Kennedy went It s a conundrum for improved by extending their able to improve on since the awkwardness spells out the must be asked, too: Is it along with it “in order to Republicans, too. Eliminate magazine from 20 to 30 1870s is the cartridge. It is magazine s primary legiti- worth it if it costs just one get the bill done. Romney, and they are left rounds. In 1957,the U.S. an extraordinary mecha- mate usage. It may have life? Republican gurus, with a field of unknowns, Army adopted the M-14 nism that safely stores some utility for competitive including Karl Rove, say has-beens, and unelec- rifle, which was hardly more volatile chemical energy shooting by cutting down Stephen Hunter is the Romney can t win the GOP tables. The GOP may prefer than an M-1 Garand rifle until needed. It is cheap to on reloading time, or for author of “Dead Zero.” He presidential nomination in that field, on the grounds with an extended magazine. manufacture, easy to trans- tactical police officers on wrote this commentary for 2012 unless he walks away that ideological purity is And who wouldn t want our port and largely impervious raids, but for those who are The Washington Post. from his creation. In a more important than vic- Sarah Palin-Tea Party era, tory. That type of purity when Republicans are test won the Republican being pushed to the right, nomination for Barry that could be true. Goldwater in 1964 , as well But Romney has a special as the landslide defeat that GOP hugs big government in abortion fight problem. His reputation as went with it. Richard a coreless flip-flopper pre- Nixon, the Republican who mong the seemingly pay for the benefit, insurers The Smith bill s true aim cedes him. “Multiple won the presidency four bedrock principles reported last year that isn t to prevent taxpayer choice is what Kennedy years later, probably could- that gird conserva- employers tend not to ask funding but to take the A called him back during n t pass today s GOP purity tive policy are these: Ann for them. It s one thing to movement closer to its ulti- their famous U.S. Senate meter. • The less government have a policy that covers it mate goal of ending all Woolner showdown, and he was just Even Reagan, every con- involvement in private lives, along with other unplanned abortion. addressing Romney s shift- servative s icon, began his the better. abortion coverage to any- injuries and illnesses, as Anti-abortion forces ing positions on abortion. political life as a union • The money you earn is one. most insurers do. But can t do that outright Renouncing health care leader and Democrat. yours, not the government s It s called the No apparently not many people because it would be uncon- reform would be one more Imagine what Palin would to decide how much you can Taxpayer Funding for pay extra in advance just in stitutional and has been link in the chain of rever- be tweeting about that. have. Abortion bill, but don t let case they have an since 1973. But ever since sals that undercut Not all Republicans And yet some House the title fool you. The meas- unplanned, unwanted preg- the Supreme Court so ruled Romney s 2008 presiden- believe the federal health Republicans now say that ure could curtail privately nancy. in Roe v. Wade, opponents tial campaign. care law is evil. Former whatever money a tax break funded abortions, too. Given the overblown have been passing state and There s another option: Senate majority leader Bill lets you keep is actually Sponsored by New Jersey rhetoric about the “nation- federal laws to throw as Stick to his guns — the Frist of Tennessee recently government cash going into Republican Rep. Chris alization” of health care, many barriers between ones he doesn t own but told his fellow party mem- your pocket. Smith, it would void tax surely Republicans should women and abortion as allegedly uses to shoot bers they should forget Likewise, you might be breaks given to companies oppose government dictates courts will allow, while varmints — and show some about repealing health care shocked to learn that while and the self- employed for on what sort of policy an pushing Republican presi- character. You know, the reform and make some Republicans are directing a insurance premiums on insurer can provide, an dents to name judges who kind Ronald Reagan had. bipartisan tweaks. Harvard multifront assault on a gov- policies that cover abortion. employer can offer and an will permit more hurdles. The Gipper knew what he Law Professor Charles ernment requirement to buy The idea is that by leaving individual can buy privately. Any characterization of believed in. People Fried, who was Reagan s insurance, these House more of your money in your Where are we, Canada? the Smith bill as a cost- respected him for that, solicitor general, even told Republicans want to dictate pocket, the government is And then there s the fact saver insults anyone within even if they didn t share his the Senate Judiciary what kind of coverage giving you some of its cash. that this bill would invite earshot. It is less expensive convictions. Committee that the much- Americans can and can t Nor could a woman pay the government to intervene to end a pregnancy than to There s good reason for maligned individual man- buy with their own money. premiums for such a policy in the most intimate of carry it to birth. Republicans to stick with date is constitutional. What issue could possibly with pretax, flexible-spend- decisions, which should As for diverting focus Romney. Forget about tears and prompt conservative ing accounts. True, she turn conservative thought from employment and He has something the apologies. For Romney, it s Republicans to hammer earned every penny of that on its head. spending issues, it seems rest of a still-forming field simple. No guts, no glory. away at bedrock precepts? money, but if she s not pay- No, that principle, too, there s always time to enact lacks — a chance at beating Abortion, of course. ing taxes on it, she can t gets a blink when the issue is another limit on a woman s President Obama. Recent Joan Vennochi is a Not content with the spend it on something anti- abortion. right to abortion. polling shows Romney is an columnist for the Boston Hyde Amendment making it abortionists don t like. I get it that some oppo- It s nothing to deviate attractive candidate in a Globe. impossible for federal Smith would also make nents consider abortion, from an agenda aimed at money to go for abortions sure that no one who gets a even some forms of contra- giving Americans what they (except in extreme cases), federal subsidy under the ception, to be murder. To most want, which is jobs. not satisfied with compli- new health-care law could some, you might as well kill Not for those who are will- The Letters of Thanks column will publish letters of cated measures enacted to sign up at an insurance a newborn as use a pill that ing to ignore basic conser- up to 150 words from: ensure no federal funds exchange for a plan that prevents a zygote — a fertil- vative principle to involve Organizations thanking contributors or supporters. indirectly touch privately offers abortion benefits, ized egg smaller than a grain government in more peo- Individuals thanking public agencies and businesses funded abortions, sponsors thus discouraging insurers of salt — from attaching to ple s private lives. for extraordinary service. of a new bill are trying to use from offering such policies the uterus. Send letters to [email protected] or call Ellen last year s health-care over- even to the unsubsidized. But that s theology, not Ann Woolner is a at 735-3266. If you would like to purchase a classified haul to make it even less As for abortion riders for science, and it shouldn t Bloomberg News likely that insurers will offer people willing and able to dictate public policy. columnist. ad to express gratitude of a personal rather than public nature, call The Times-News Customer Service depart- Sign up to receive e-mail updates about breaking news at magicvalley.com ment at 733-0931, ext. 501. Twin Falls, Idaho
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Color Guard: at top: — Juan Dan Bristol Nikki Rodriguez, Natalie Yes, you could tech- Paredes, Echko nically get charged A: stolen, make sure to also with possession of stolen Goodwin, Ginny Liggett report the seller to the site property if you were and Lisa Pena; center: so that proper actions can caught in possession of Zaira Paredes, Danielle be taken and nobody else that property and it buys stolen goods. Reyes, Ashley Solis, proved to be stolen. On the flip side, here is Baily Naylor, Shawntay Buying items off of the some information you can Uhl, Marquita Torrez Internet is no different use to make finding your and Ansley Winkles; than buying them off of stolen property easier. The the street. You need to bottom: Mariah first thing to do is keep make sure that the item Cardenas, Jessica track of the serial numbers you re buying is from a Urquiza, Karina Avitia on items that you pur- legitimate seller. chase. This makes it so and Makena Greener. I know of a case where that police can enter those Not pictured is Rochelle a gentleman bought a numbers through N.C.I.C. Wilkinson. vehicle (not off the (the National Crime Courtesy photo Internet) and had the Information Center) and vehicle identification make it easier to know By Judy Albertson ketball season,”Greener said.“We have a Color Guard for two years and serves as number checked so he whom the property Times News writer class through the first semester of the one of the senior captains, or section could get it licensed. It belongs to if it s recovered. school year. During the marching sea- leaders. turned out the car was Other things to do include BURLEY — For a sense of the Burley son (August-October) we practice “The captain s duties are to lead the reported stolen. He was photograph your items and High School Color Guard, one just 2-3 nights a week in addition to class guard and make sure the formations are arrested on the spot for put a special mark some- needs to read the group s motto: time. During class we work on routines. right,”Makena said. possessing stolen proper- where that nobody would “The heart and soul of every per- During the evenings,we work on march- One of the reasons Makena likes the ty. The charges were later look for, and only you former is fueled by the desire to take the ing charts with the band on the marching Color Guard is the association with the dropped when he was able would know. emotion out of the crowd and replace it field — we don t call it the football field; other members. to prove that he didn t One final comment: with the fury of the best performance of that always makes me laugh. “I like meeting all the other members know the car had been using a picture of your car their lives.” “November through December, we on a basis other than in the classroom. stolen when he bought it. taken with a girl in a bikini The Color Guard was once combined work on routines for basketball half- And working closer with the band has The gentleman still got to next to it will probably with the Burley Steperettes, and was times. Because the performances are been fun,”she said. endure jail time and bail make it difficult for the coached by Sheri Allred. through February, we will have before- And learning the moves isn t as diffi- until the fact was proven, police to remember the “Both groups were so competitive in school practices in January and February. cult as one would think, she said. however. I would add that appearance and features of different ways and seemed so different They don t want to forget their routines.” “There are some moves that are kind not knowing property is your car. that I split the group in about 2008,” The group marches in the Cassia of tough.You just have to make sure your stolen does not always get Allred said. “I felt splitting them would County parade and the Wagon Days hands are in the right position or you can charges dropped. • • • enable both to be more competitive in parade in Sun Valley. The Color Guard get messed up,” she said. “The main Now, I hear you asking their individual fields.” and Bobcat band compete at four com- thing is making sure you re all together — out there, “How do I know I would like to take a Now under the direction of Laura petitions throughout the marching sea- that s our biggest thing.” if the property is stolen or moment to wish Jerome Greener, the Color Guard has 17 mem- son, and they hold a showcase at Burley Ansley Winkles, the other senior cap- not?” Well some simple Police Officer Dennis bers. Tryouts for the group are usually High School in mid-October. tain, has done Color Guard for about six rules include if the selling Clark godspeed with his held the end of April and last for a week. The group also attends several differ- years and said it is her love.She started in price is ridiculously low or recovery. The number of members can change ent camps,such as Captains Camp at the Georgia, and when she moved here what we call “a steal,”then each year, depending on the scores after end of June. Here, the purpose is to learn about three years ago she quickly made it it is likely that the owner is tryouts. The new team gathers during basic moves and the parade routine. At a part of her curriculum. not the person who is sell- Officer down the beginning of June for a get- the ISU Leadership Camp in mid-July, “Color Guard is so fun. I get to meet ing you the item(s). Please put this officer, acquainted meeting. the group stays in dorms with perform- lots of people and I get to be so creative at Another thing to look for is killed in the line of duty, Color Guard is not just the spinning of ers from other schools, and an out-of- the same time,”Winkles said. a serial number. If you and his family in your flags. It is a friendship-building team state instructor comes in to teach new Winkles hopes to be on the Idaho State don t see a serial number prayers. God bless this that teaches agility and coordination. and different techniques for use in rou- University Color Guard after she gradu- or see where one has been hero. The performers spend many hours tines. At Band Camp, held at the high ates from Burley High School this year. scratched out, then there is •Officer Michael J. practicing and learning routines that school for a week, the Color Guard and “It s made me more of a social person a good chance the product Califano, Nassau County must be performed in a matter of min- the band come together to learn march- because you have a sisterhood bond with is stolen. A low, low price Police, N.Y. utes. ing basics and begin work on their the other members,and in turn meet and on the Internet is usually a He fought the good fight, “We perform with the marching band marching show. become friends with their other friends. dead giveaway, too. Also, now may he rest in peace. in the fall and at halftime during the bas- Makena Greener has been with the It s just fun,”Winkles said. make sure to check the rat- ing percentage of the seller See you next week. E- and check the comments mail your questions to left about them if you are [email protected]. Mini-Cassia retired educators meeting is Monday Brown turns buying from a site like eBay. If you do buy an item Dan Bristol is the The Mini-Cassia Retired A representative from low the luncheon. Everyone from the Internet that is Heyburn Chief of Police. Educator s Association PERSI will be there to interested in education is 100 years old meeting will be held from 11 inform members about the invited. a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at retirement system. A brief Information: Rollo B. Martha Levina Brown, Connor s Cafe in Heyburn. business meeting will fol- Harrison, 878-4705. known as Valentine, turns NARFE monthly meeting is Monday 100 years National Active and tory of the Snake River old on Retired Federal Plains. Monday, Employees will hold its Those retired or cur- Open house at Canyonside Christian School Valentine s monthly meeting at rently employed as feder- Day. Her 11:30 a.m. Monday at the al employees are invited Canyonside Christian School will hold a ask questions about the school and the edu- son, grand- Loong Hing Restaurant, to attend and bring a community open house from 5:30 to 6:30 cational opportunities available for their children, 1719 Kimberly Road, Twin guest. This is a chance to p.m. Tuesday at 820 E. Nez Perce, Jerome. children. great- Falls. The speaker for this enjoy friendship and Prospective families are invited to tour the CCS is a non-denominational, evangelis- grandchil- Brown meeting will be Shawn information regarding school and interact with administrators, tic Christian school. dren and Willsey from the College benefits and more among teachers and the board of directors. Information: www.canyonsidechristian- friends wish her a happy of Southern Idaho, speak- peers. Members of the community can visit and school.net, or Jamie Shetler at 324-3444. 100th birthday. ing on the geological his- Questions: 308-1670. Chronic ear drainage needs diagnosis DEAR DR. GOTT: I have blood work and imaging as eczema, that affect the more. Also, you will need to bladder and repair the her- had an ear problem for studies, such as a CT scan or ear canal can also present in give a thorough description nia. I have not had any approximately two years. ASK MRI of your head and neck? a similar manner. of the events preceding and problems since. My ear built up with fluid. A DR. GOTT Because I don t have the Tumors or cancer near during the beginning of DEAR READER: When tube was inserted. Now my answers to any of these, I the ear or within it can your symptoms. gallstones form, they can ear continues to drain a Dr. Peter Gott can only offer some general cause an ear discharge; To provide related infor- cause a blockage that may clear fluid, like when your information about potential however, this is rare and mation, I am sending you a cause bile to build up, lead- nose runs. When I wake up, or other medical problems? causes. The most common often is accompanied by ear copy of my Health Report ing to inflammation and/or it is full of liquid. After Are you currently taking any is wax. Earwax, however, is pain and hearing loss. “Ear Infections and pain. The pain can often be turning over, it drains out. 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Did you have what type of doctors you with other allergy symp- seek out the help of an ear- in response to the writer your continued success. an ear infection? Do you have been seeing. I assume toms, such as nasal conges- nose-and-throat specialist, diagnosed with GERD and a have any loss of hearing? that at least one was an ear- tion and itchy, watery eyes. perhaps one associated with hiatal hernia who ques- Peter H. Gott is a retired Pain? Is the fluid crystal nose-and-throat specialist Allergies to metals, such as a teaching hospital or uni- tioned taking omeprazole. physician and the author of clear, or is there some because a tube was inserted those present in earrings, versity, for a complete Several years ago, I suffered several books, including cloudiness to it? Is there any at the beginning of your can result in ear drainage examination and testing. with the same symptoms “Live Longer, Live Better,” blood present or an odor? symptoms. 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Main 8 Saturday, February 12, 2011 COMMUNITY Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Shotwell receives third Rebekahs and Odd Fellows install new officers Courtesy photo A joint installation Union No. 45; Jean fellowship award service for Rebekahs Baldwin, Guiding Star Pictured from and Odd Fellows of No. 4; Peg Roberson, left are Ralph District No. 5 was Syringa No. 110 and Taylor, held Jan. 15 at the Idaho No. 96; and Ray Margery Wendell lodge,120 W. McCord, LOOF No. Harlan, Midge Ave. A. 131. Lorkowski, Officers installed New members are Jean Baldwin, were: Ralph Taylor, always welcome. LOOF No.57; Margery Information: Peg Peg Roberson Harlan, LOOF No. 19; Roberson, publicity and Ray Midge Lorkowski, chair,324-3604. McCord. ICF awards $600,640 throughout Idaho The Idaho Community Foundation supports the health, education and welfare Magic Valley Arts Council: $3,000 announced that the Gladys E. Langroise of children, including college students. North Valley Academy: $2,500 Advised Fund has awarded grants totaling Langroise died in early 2000, just prior to Oakley Elementary School: $1,000 $600,640 to nonprofit organizations her 100th birthday. Oakley Junior and Senior High School: throughout Idaho. In the Magic Valley, the recipients $1,000 The fund was established through a include: Regence Caring Foundation for $15 million bequest to the foundation from Childrens Free Dental Clinic: $3,000 Children: $2,500 Boise philanthropist Gladys Langroise. It La Posada: $2,500 Information: www.idcomfdn.org. Roundy to teach SPORTS UP CLOSE neurolinguistic classes
“NLP for Me” is a series of four class- es on neurolinguistic programs. Classes Courtesy photo will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at East Minico Dick Shotwell was recently presented with his third Paul Harris Fellowship Middle School, 1805 H St. in Rupert. award at the Twin Falls Rotary Club. Shotwell contributed $1,000 to The The teacher is NLP Master Trainer Rotary Foundation. Shotwell has been a Rotarian since 1965. Debrah Roundy. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance The class is open to the community world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of and will particularly target teens and Roundy health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. The Twin parents looking for strategies to help their children be more successful in their academic stud- Falls Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the Turf Club. ies. There will be no charge. Information: www.twinfallsrotary.org.
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