52 / 32 NewNew cross-town cross-town rivalsrivals clashclash FridayFriday in in ServiceService BowlBowl A chance of showers. SportsSports 11 Business 4 READY THE WOK >>> Helen Chen brings Chinese cooking class to Twin Falls, FOOD 1 WEDNESDAY 75 CENTS September 30, 2009 MagicValley.com Charges stick CHILLY FORECAST in Hadden shooting case By Andrea Jackson Times-News writer SHOSHONE — Craig Hadden took a seat in the courtroom Tuesday closely behind his 15-year-old grandson, who is charged in connection to a shooting that the businessman sur- vived. Hadden, 61, was shot outside his Shoshone home on April 1. His grandson, ex-daughter-in law and another teenager were all arrested in connection to MEAGAN THOMPSON/ Times-News the attack that authorities Blue Hadden smiles after speak- assert burgeoned into a ing with his attorney in a murder-for-hire case Shoshone court Tuesday during aimed at killing a police a hearing that saw a criminal officer. conspiracy charge against him Four generations of the ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Hadden clan were in the dismissed. Hadden is charged as Aspen leaves turn yellow and orange in the South Hills last week near Magic Mountain Resort. Today’s forecast for the Magic Valley is for wind, a courtroom Tuesday when an adult with theft by possess- chance of showers and a high in the low 50s in the valley, and lower temperatures with snow possible above 5,000 feet. Judge Mark Ingram bound ing stolen property and acces- sory to a felony. See HADDEN, Main 2 Canyon car plunge ruled a suicide Senate Dems lead Distraught man committee rejection texted sister to take his dog of public option before driving off By Janet Hook political parties over how to canyon rim Los Angeles Times repair the nation’s health care system. WASHINGTON — It was the biggest setback By John Plestina Underscoring the divisions to date for liberal Times-News writer within their party, Democrats but did not kill Democrats on the Senate the possibility of a public JEROME — Distraught Finance Committee on insurance option being over the breakup of his mar- Tuesday split decisively included in final legislation. riage, a 37-year-old man over a central issue in the Liberals argue that such a plunged nearly 300 feet to health care debate as cen- plan is needed to increase his death in a tan 1997 trists teamed with competition among insur- Chevrolet Suburban he Republicans to reject cre- ance companies, rein in drove off the north side of ation of a public option for costs and guarantee afford- the Snake River Canyon rim ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News medical insurance. able coverage for all Monday near the Jerome An English bulldog named Jo Jo waits Monday evening after its owner let it go before driving off of the The committee voted 15- Americans. Country Club. Jerome County side of the Snake River Canyon rim in what Idaho State Police have ruled a suicide. 8 against establishing a Backing an amendment Before taking his life, the public program after a by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D- man texted his sister to take get Jo Jo,’meaning the dog,” ISP reported that at least canyon. Assistance followed sometimes emotional W.Va., the liberals were his female British bulldog,Jo Otto said. two people witnessed the from Jerome County debate that stretched over rebuffed by five centrist Jo, and turned the dog loose Otto said the man’s dri- Suburban drive off the rim Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, half a day, revealed tensions Democrats, some of whom atop the Yingst Road grade, ver’s license listed his resi- at 4:42 p.m. Shortly after, Jerome Police Department, between liberal and conser- argued that such a plan Idaho State Police Trooper dence in Cascade, but he ISP responded to a 911 call Jerome City Fire vative Democrats and laid Steve Otto said. believed the man lived in the that came from a witness on bare the chasm between the See SENATE, Main 2 “He texted his sister ‘You Magic Valley. the Twin Falls side of the See CANYON, Main 2 Committee drafting bill to collect aquifer cash Aquifer Management Plan the Legislature’s Natural will require between $7 mil- Resources Interim Com- LEGISLATORS COULD SEE Water board prepares lion to $10 million annually mittee passed a motion for its mix of projects, with encouraging the CAMP DAM-STUDY RESULTS NEXT SESSION water users contributing group to draft legislation for late-season recharge roughly 60 percent through allowing both counties and By Nate Poppino a new fee. Surface-water individual water districts to Times-News writer By Nate Poppino Meanwhile, the Idaho users would pay $1 per acre collect the money, allowing Times-News writer Water Resource Board on into the CAMP fund, while each district some flexibility. Idaho legislators should be able to review results from a Friday approved a plan groundwater users would The vote, on the heels of a study of raising Minidoka Dam by five feet when they The group fleshing out a to conduct late-season pay twice that. morning of presentations meet in January, after the proposal narrowly avoided plan to repair the troubled recharge projects across the An implementation com- and discussion about CAMP, being dropped over potential issues with Interstate 86. Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer span of the Lake Erie-sized mittee has spent the sum- helped assure the water The proposal is one of several possible dam projects is closer to working out how aquifer, albeit with a few mer working out how to col- users that they’re moving in that could increase storage across the state. The work is water users will be charged financial restrictions. lect that money, among See STUDY, Main 2 for its projects. The Comprehensive other issues. On Thursday, See AQUIFER, Main 2 Comics ......................Food 5 Dear Abby ........Classifieds 5 Obituaries..................Food 8 Commodities ......Business 2 Jumble ............Classifieds 3 Opinion ..................Main 6-7 FILER DEVELOPMENT TEED UP Crossword ......Classifieds 7 Movies ......................Food 4 Sudoku............Classifieds 8 High-end homes, golf course included > Business 1 Saturday, October 3 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. presents 2009 Magic Valley Mall Co-sponsoredCo-sp by: MORNINGMORNINGMain 2 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 BRIEFINGBRIEF- TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBITS pus, Twin Falls, no cost, www.nasa.gov/, Pat Marcantonio “Creative Theater,” presented by Twin “Modern Parallels: The Paintings of Mary 732-6664 or [email protected]. Falls Parks and Recreation Department, Henry and Helen Lundeberg,” 9 a.m. to • If you can’t get to the Park Recreation Building. children make costumes and masks; play 5 p.m., Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 SCHOOL EVENTS moon, check out the next Kids will act, make cos- with stage makeup; act in small scenes; Fifth St. E., Ketchum, no cost, sunvalleycen- Rachel’s Legacy, Rachel’s Challenge part 2, best thing at the NASA tumes and more. Cost is $79 and participate in a costume parade for ter.org or 726-9491. for church youth groups and community Exploration Experience for a nine-week session. To parents, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Al Weber’s “Rock Art,” 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., members of all ages: a focus on dealing Trailer at the Herrett Center register: 736-2265 or 136 Harmon Park Recreation building, Twin Jean B. King Gallery, Herrett Center for the with grief and regret and moving forward to for the Arts and Science in Maxwell Ave. E. Falls, $79 for nine-week session Arts and Science, College of Southern Idaho encourage citizens to recognize their full Twin Falls. It features a sim- • St. Thomas Playhouse (includes all materials), 736-2265 to reg- campus, 315 Falls Ave., Twin Falls, no cost, potential and create a personal legacy, 7 to ulated visit to the moon, an presents the musical “The ister. 732-6655. 8 p.m., Buhl High School auditorium, no interactive theater and other Secret Garden” at 7 p.m. at “We Shall Never Surrender,” whimsical, cost, [email protected]. cool space-type stuff. It’s nexStage Theatre in BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS mysterious sculptures by Gerard Cambon, free and open from 9 a.m. to Ketchum. Tickets are $20 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Gallery DeNovo, 320 First 4:30 p.m., through Oct. 3. for adults and $10 for chil- Canyonside Christian School annual Ave. N., Suite 101, Ketchum, free admission, SEASONAL EVENTS • If your kid is the next dren. Walk/Jog-A-Thon, major fundraiser and fit- gallerydenovo.com or 726-8180. Richard Burton, or even ness event with all-school participation, Exhibitions by Ginny Blakeslee Breen, Sandy Haunted Mansions of Albion, family-friendly Brad Pitt, enroll them in Have your own pick you 10 a.m. to noon, Jerome Recreation Center, Wapinski and John Pitts, noon to 5 p.m., version, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., $5 (no cost for “Creative Theater,”present- want to share? Something Jerome, 324-3444. Full Moon Gallery of Fine Art and ages two and younger); and full-throttle ed by Twin Falls Parks and that is unique to the area “The Secret Garden” gala fundraiser open- Contemporary Craft and La Galeria event for ages 10 and older, 7 p.m. to mid- Recreation Department and that may take people by ing, a musical presented by St. Thomas Pequena, 132 Main Ave. S., Main Street night, $15, Campus Grove (formerly Albion from 7 to 8 p.m. surprise? E-mail me at Playhouse, 6 p.m.