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MagicValley.com School cuts could go beyond Luna’s $62 million By Jared S. Hopkins his fortune cookie the night writers are pessimistic about $17 million from state Times-News writer before. Magicvalley.com January tax revenue figures reserves — might jump to “I think it’s appropriate for being released this week, and $130 million, legislators have BOISE — Before outlining me to read to you the fortune READ: Capitol Confidential, a political blog by Luna could be asked to return said. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is his plans Thursday to cut inside,” he told the Joint reporter Jared S. Hopkins with ways to save money supporting Luna’s plan in its public schools funding next Finance-Appropriation in addition to the current form. year by $62 million, Committee. “It said, ‘You “And did you eat the whole “We saved some for a rainy 10 recommendations he “He’s taking a very realistic Superintendent of Public shouldn’t overspend in the cookie?” asked Rep. Maxine day.” unveiled Thursday. look at the continuing Instruction Tom Luna dis- moment. Frugality is impor- Bell, R-Jerome, JFAC Co-chair- Luna soon might look for His plans to cut $79 million played the strip of paper from tant.’” woman. Responded Luna: some more cookies. Budget — which include the use of See EDUCATION, Main 2

By Ariel Hansen Times-News writer ININ KETCHUM?KETCHUM? SUN VALLEY — For decades, Sun Valley has attracted world-class skiers, celebrities, vacationers from across the globe, mountain bikers and hikers — all visitors to a small North Blaine County seeks high-end Idaho town with the cachet of history. But for a town with so many guests, there are relatively few places to stay. hotels to improve economy There are two-thirds the number of hotel beds in Ketchum and Sun Valley as five years ago, and none of the lux-

urious, five-star hotels that attract the Four stars or five? Photo illustration by BRADLEY GUIRE and MEAGAN THOMPSON wealthy to other mountain resorts. When big events are in town — like What’s the difference between a The Mobil Five-Star category for personalized service and hospi- the Boulder Mountain Tour cross- Five-Star and a Four-Star hotel, as includes such properties as the tality, in addition to luxurious defined by the Mobil Travel Guide? Peninsula Beverly Hills, the Four accommodations. Other notable country ski race and the Special Seasons Hotel Chicago, the Ritz- Mobil Four-Stars include the Post Olympics World Winter Games, both Five-Star hotels Carlton San Francisco and the Ranch Inn, Canoe Bay and the Mandarin Oriental New York. Windsor Court Hotel. of which hit the valley next weekend Exceptionally distinctive luxury envi- — the quest for a pillow becomes ronment offering consistently Four-Star hotels According to Mobil’s Web site, there even more challenging. superlative, personalized service Outstanding establishment in a dis- are no four- or five-star hotels in and the ultimate in amenities “We have so few beds in the valley tinctive setting that provides travel- Idaho. Jackson Hole, Wyo., Aspen, … north and south, that whenever makes these hotels and inns the ers with exceptional service and a Colo., and Park City, Utah, have there is a major event or a major holi- best in the U.S. and Canada. luxury experience. Service and Five-Stars though. day they never meet the need. Attention to detail and the anticipa- amenities are refined and sophisti- At the Four Seasons Jackson Hole, tion of every need are evident They’re always sold out,” said Jim cated and may include automatic rooms start at $575, though cheap- throughout this exclusive group of turndown service, valet parking and er packages are available. Spinelli, executive director of the hotels. These hotels are remarkable 24-hour room service. Ritz-Carlton, The average rate for rooms in the Hailey Chamber of Commerce. in every aspect from plush and ele- Mandarin Oriental and Four Wood River Valley last year varied by gant guest room design to the Seasons are prominent names in month between $104 and $222. S EE H OTELS, MAIN 6 unforgettable culinary experiences. the Mobil Four-Star category, known Source: Mobil Travel Guide

Special Olympics press forward despite downturn Make that 14: By Rebecca Boone events for the Special Associated Press writer Olympics, a competition Octuplet mom already had 6 kids for athletes with intellectu- BOISE — Two years ago, al disabilities. “Some of our By Thomas Watkins organizers with the Special less-developed programs and Lauran Neergaard /WNVKRNGDKTVJU Olympics World Winter around the world just Associated Press writers There were 6,540 multiple births Games hoped to raise at financially can’t bring as in the United States in 2006 and least $23 million in cash many people as they like. WHITTIER, Calif. — How 152 in Great Britain. The Special donations, hire a staff of It’s just a few more Special in the world does a woman U.S. U.K. Olympics around 100 people and Olympics athletes around with six children get a fertil- Rate per 100,000 total births Flame of bring as many as 3,000 ath- the world who had hoped ity doctor to help her have TRIPLETS QUADRUPLETS Hope carried letes to Boise for the inter- to be at the games, but more — eight more? OR MORE by torch run- national event. Analysts can’t be because of the eco- An ethical debate erupted 143 with the Idaho Department nomic problems, and that 120 ners departs Friday after it was learned of Commerce said the affects us all.’’ Locomotive that the Southern California 90 games could bring $42 mil- At every games, not all woman who gave birth to Park Friday lion to the state. the athletes who octuplets this week had six 60 in Lewiston But since then every- announced their intent to children already. Less than one as it contin- thing, like the economy, compete make it to the 30 19 Large multiple births “are 10 ues the final has shrunk. event, he said. But for the presented on TV shows as a “Our situation is global, 2009 World Winter Games 0 leg of its ‘Brady Bunch’ moment. and it has impacted us,’’ — which start on Feb. 7 in journey to They’re not,’’ fumed Arthur SOURCES: (U.S.) National Center for AP said Kirk Miles, the vice Health Statistics; (U.K.) Office of the Special Caplan, bioethics chairman National Statistics president of games and See OLYMPICS, Main 2 at the University of Olympic Pennsylvania. He noted the Los Angeles, Las Vegas and World Winter serious and sometimes New York, countered: “Who Games in On the Net: lethal complications and am I to say that six is the Boise. crushing medical costs that limit? There are people who Special Olympics: http://www.specialolympics.org/ often come with high-mul- like to have big families.’’ Special Olympics 2009 World Winter Games: tiple births. Kaiser Permanente http://www.2009worldgames.org/ But Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.boise.org/ who has fertility clinics in See OCTUPLETS, Main 2 AP photo Idaho Department of Commerce: http://commerce.idaho.gov/

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Forces Woodwind Quintet TODAY’S MEETING MEMO • $4 per person, 734-5084. to the Thousand Springs and While in the area, head performs at 4 p.m. at the U.S. Army Ground Forces Woodwind Feb. 2 meeting of Magic Valley Region of Box Canyon area to see lots to Oster Lakes at the College of Southern Idaho’s Quintet in performance, 4 p.m., College of Idaho Chapter of the American Society of of bald and golden eagles Hagerman Wildlife Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, perching on trees. A state Management Area to see 315 Falls Ave. W. in Twin Southern Idaho’s Fine Arts Center Recital Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, guest speakers Starla Paulsen and Loretta parks representative says the hundreds of ducks and other Falls. It’s free. Hall, 315 Falls Ave. W., no cost, 732-6767 birds are stopping off in the waterfowl. They make for or [email protected]. Martins on Food Product Development - Glanbia Nutritionals, 7 a.m., Depot Grill, Magic Valley on their migra- great photos and are just fun Have your own pick you Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War,” presented tion route and they’ll be to watch. But bundle up. For want to share? Something by Caritas Chorale, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian 545 Shoshone St. S., Twin Falls, 733-0874 around until mid-February. more information, go to that is unique to the area and Church of the Big Wood, Warm Springs and or [email protected]. So grab a camera and check http://parksandrecreation. that may take people by sur- Saddle roads, Ketchum, no cost (donations them out. The parks people idaho.gov/parks/thousand- prise? E-mail me at counted more than 60 of the springs.aspx. [email protected]. welcomed), 726-5123. To have an event listed, please submit the name of the event, a brief description, CHURCH EVENTS time, place, cost and contact number to Life Church of the Magic Valley in Jerome Suzanne Browne by e-mail at healing service, open to the general public [email protected]; by fax, 734- and anyone who needs to be healed, 5 5538; or by mail, Times-News, P.O.Box Education p.m. pre-service prayer with service at 6 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0548. Deadline Continued from Main 1 to districts. He said local offi- come in is if there are more p.m. (public may attend both services), is noon, four days in advance of the event. economic downturn,” Bell cials understand wages must significant cuts.” said Friday. “It may take all of be limited in dealing with the During Thursday’s meet- that and a little more.” current economy. ing, no lawmakers said they But when asked Thursday Cameron said at were opposed to any cuts, by JFAC how he’d plan to Thursday’s meeting he had a but many offered support for make additional cuts, Luna “nagging gut-ache” the eco- teachers and said their time PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY said he hasn’t mapped that nomic situation would wors- with students needs to out yet. He did insist there’s a en. Afterward he said the remain intact. limit before education will be goal is protecting student- Rep. Wendy Jaquet, D- severely impacted, though. teacher time together. The Ketchum, said three of the He later told reporters the proposal to reduce three items directly impacting “line is pretty close” because days’ of pay and save $15 teachers — eliminating early he reached a point where he million by combining half- retirement incentives; cut- had to tap into the Public days into full days, eliminat- ting three days’ pay; and Education Stabilization ing in-service days or attri- freezing salary increases Fund. At the start of the ses- tion would help avoid lay- based on experience — add sion Luna opposed using any offs, he said. up to a hefty amount. reserves at all, as Otter had He said people losing jobs “I’ve been involved with originally proposed. may be an issue for some the meetings; I’ve seen the “I don’t necessarily want to districts, particularly if they lists, talked to school peo- raid the stabilization fund, suffer decreased enrollment ple,” she said. “I think I have though, to find more or there are more cuts, but some concerns about some money,” he said. “I think we’d isn’t sure the state has of the items on the list but I have to start considering reached that point. don’t think the final budget is other options and other “I hope we’re not getting to going to look like that.” sources of revenue.” that point in the Magic He said if it gets worse he’ll Valley,” he said. “I don’t see Jared S. Hopkins may be increase the “flexibility” in that as being a problem now. reached at 208-420-8371 or his recommendations given Where that problem may [email protected].

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Olympics Continued from Main 1 some adjustments.’’ Another shortage is with Boise — those numbers Lots of adjustments have the organization’s Host appear to be ticking upward already been made: Only Town program, where local as the economy declines. about 50 paid staffers are families agree to take in ath- “They always see a 1 to 2 working on the event, and letes and international dele- percent drop off and ours volunteers are being asked gations before the games. may be another percentage to take on additional duties The accommodations allow point or two above that,’’ he to fill the gap. The Idaho the athletes to get acclimat- said. National Guard is providing ed to the climate and alti- Currently, roughly 2,500 labor for events, and a local tude, and allow for new athletes are expected to car dealership is loaning friendships and cultural attend, he said. vehicles to help move all the experiences to be built Meanwhile, cash dona- people and equipment between families and ath- tions have come in short, where it needs to go. Several letes, he said. said Bruce Schrepple, CEO food service providers have Not enough homes have of the games. At one point, agreed to donate and deliver signed up for the Host Town organizers were so opti- food to the athletes, and program, however. That mistic that they anticipated Northwest Nazarene means the organization has AP photo raising $31 million in cash University is assembling gift to pay for hotel accommo- Nkem Chukwu, 29, right rear, her husband Iyke Louis Udobi, 41, center, and her mother Janet Chukwu, from and another several million bags for the athletes. Local dations, food and trans- of in-kind donations of construction companies portation. Houston, Texas, pose with the couple's eight children in New York, Wednesday. Chukwu and Udobi were parents labor, materials and facili- have donated labor to build “It looks like we’re going to of the world’s first octuplets in 1998, but one child died a week after birth. The seven surviving children are ties. the floor hockey arenas, be somewhere in the 900 (middle row from left) Eche, Ikem, Gorom, Chidi, (front row from left) Chima, Jioke, and Ebuka, far right. Their The new goal has been award podiums and judging range of people that we’re little sister Favor, 6, second from right front, joined the family in 2002. reduced to $21 million in stands. going to have to put them up cash, with another $11 mil- “It’s a pretty lengthy list,’’ in hotels,’’ Schrepple said. lion or so in in-kind dona- Schrepple said. “We just Idaho taxpayers are pitch- tions. And with a week to go asked folks to do more than ing in $3 million to pay for Octuplets before the games, organizers what you usually do. In the the games, and more than Continued from Main 1 However, the children’s doctors are supposed to are reviewing their back-up end, I’m very confident, but $7 million more has come announced the mega-deliv- grandmother, Angela monitor budding eggs and plans in case they fall short. a lot of us have had to work from the federal govern- ery Monday in Bellflower, Suleman, told The Associated stop the drugs if too many The worst-case scenario very hard to get this all ment. with delighted doctors saying Press her daughter resorted to develop. includes a shortfall of rough- done.’’ Part of the challenge has they had initially expected in vitro fertilization because Some medical experts were ly $400,000, Schrepple said. Schrepple said he’s trying been the short timeframe seven babies and were sur- “her fallopian tubes are disturbed to hear that the “We’ve made the invest- to save enough money to Boise organizers had to work prised when the cesarean plugged up’’ and she had woman was offered fertility ments to make sure the ven- cover any last-minute with, Miles said. The 2009 section yielded an eighth. trouble conceiving. treatment, and troubled by ues, communications, foods expenses. But unfortunately, Games were originally Multiple births this big are She said her daughter, who the possibility that she was and sports events will be those expenses keep pop- awarded to Sarajevo, considered impossible with- is unmarried, conceived all implanted with so many funded,’’ Schrepple said. ping up. Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the out fertility treatment, but the her children that way and has embryos. “But there’s open and “There’s one particular city backed out and Boise doctors who delivered the been obsessed with having Dr. David Adamson, former closing ceremonies, the fes- food item that now looks like was selected as the new babies would not say whether children since she was a president of the American tival, the back-end cost and it won’t get donated — lunch location in 2006. 33-year-old Nadya Suleman teenager. Society of Reproductive studies done after the games meat,’’ he said. “And that has “Between four and five had used fertility drugs or had Fourteen grandchildren Medicine, said he was bracing and those sorts of things added almost $28,000 to the years’ notice would be more embryos implanted in her later, Angela Suleman expects for some backlash against his where we could still make bill.’’ typical,’’ Miles said. womb. her daughter is finished with specialty. fertility treatment. In 30 years of practice, “I “It’s over now,’’ she said. “It have never provided fertility CIRCULATION has to be. It can’t go on any treatment to a woman with Twin Falls and other areas . . . . .733-0931, ext. 1 IDAHO LOTTERY longer. She’s got six children six children,’’ or ever heard of Burley-Rupert-Paul-Oakley ...... 678-2201 and no husband. 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Deborah Thomas Steve Crump priorities — closing Twin was rebuffed. sioner in 2006. George Urie with the Walker Center said Twin Falls County isn’t Falls’ only teen residential The county’s license for has stayed out of votes she felt both sides had had “a likely to make any changes treatment program, as St. adult drug-court clients is involving her salary and good dialogue” that she to its plans for its new Luke’s Canyon View the result of a directive from other issues. expects to continue. In dogged Treatment and Recovery Behavioral Health Services the courts, said Bethany Commissioners said after Clinic anytime soon. did to the former county Gadzinski, Health and the meeting that they were Nate Poppino may be But officials and local sub- program in 2007, and then Welfare’s state bureau chief surprised to hear of the reached at 208-735-3237 or stance-abuse treatment moving into the adult-care for substance-abuse disor- providers’ concerns, but [email protected]. pursuit of providers may at least arena. ders. It’s a move allowed understand each other a bit County commissioners under the law, but one she hat ind f re ou? better now, after representa- said it’s easier for the county doesn’t quite agree with. W K O ‘PLANNER’ A Y tives of several providers met to have its own employees “(The courts) said, ‘We ~Daily, Weekly, Monthly~ another with county commissioners provide jail services, and that want this provider for our on Thursday — though not Health and Welfare and the drug court.’ And really, Planners and Organizers clinic Executive Director Jaci courts had told them they there’s not really a need Appointment and Address Books Urie — over concerns the saw a need to help inmates down there for that,” furry face county has entered into and drug-court participants Gadzinski said. “There’s Desk and Wall Calendars direct competition with who don’t qualify for state enough outpatient capacity All at 30% off (in-stock) ’ve told you about my them. help but can’t afford treat- in the Twin Falls area.” I barely-contained obses- The basic problem, the ment themselves. The state Gadzinski confirmed that “Everybody’s Favorite Place to Shop!” sion with acquiring providers said, is that the license, they said, will obli- the county does not need a 1277 Pole Line Road East ~ Twin Falls 733-5332 more dogs (we only have county is wrapping up gate them to take in any license to serve any clients in gifts stationery greeting cards teaching, art & ofﬁ ce supplies copy center three at our house at the securing a state license for clients who show up at their the gap between state assis- moment), so for that reason adult patients going through clinic’s doors, and the money tance and private-pay. my wife and I won’t be the state drug court. Such could help provide as much Commissioners said during watching the Super Bowl licenses are carefully handed as one-third of its budget. Thursday’s meeting that they this afternoon. out by the Idaho “If you would like to be weren’t even aware that was Instead, we’ll be viewing Department of Health and taxed until you can’t breathe an option, but noted the Puppy Bowl V on cable TV’s Welfare. again, then we can meet all state licensing also helps Animal Planet. The providers said they the needs (of the communi- them apply for certain The Puppy Bowl, for you feel there isn’t a need for ty),” Commissioner Tom grants. cat lovers, is two hours more adult outpatient serv- Mikesell said when asked Commissioners also worth of 54 puppies scam- ices in the area, meaning a about other needs. addressed concerns that Jaci pering around a 10-foot-by- government agency will take The providers said they Urie, Commission Chairman 19 foot “stadium” chewing away some of their business. hadn’t heard of the gap need, George Urie’s daughter-in- on toys and each other, sit- “All of us are struggling to and questioned why they law, had pushed the whole ting in the field-level water make ends meet,” said Sherri weren’t asked to help with project and that the com- dish (with a TV camera Molina, executive and clini- those services. Eric Jones missioner had used his posi- located underneath), and, cal director of Sitman Inc., with Preferred Child and tion to benefit her. Mikesell yes, pooping — all with who also said the county’s Family Services said his noted that the idea of the commentary by Harry Kalas, attractive benefits package company had approached clinic started in a 2004 con- the narrator of NFL films had stolen away two of her former Sheriff Wayne versation between he and and arguably the most employees. Tousley with a proposal to Jaci Urie, and that she was familiar TV voice in America. (He says things like, ‘He’s at the 20, he’s at the 30! OK, now he’s back at the 20, the 10.’”) That may not sound like Airport anticipates federal funding great television — a lot of tackling, but not much pass- By Ben Botkin snow removal equipment the grant, which could be up ing — yet it’s an enormous Times-News writer and a pavement condition to $1.5 million more in fund- hit, attracting 7.5 million survey that will help the air- ing in addition to the $1 mil- viewers last year. And this Joslin Field, Magic Valley port plan future improve- lion. year a parrot will sing the Regional Airport is antici- ments. Work on the ramp will pre-game National Anthem pating at least $1 million this “It’s over 20 years old and take about six weeks and and there will be a kitty half- year in federal grant money it’s sort of in a crack-filled probably happen this sum- time show. to help with improvements maintenance mode,” mer, Carberry said, adding Victoria, who’s a sucker for at the facility. Carberry said of the ramp. that the volume of air traffic a fuzzy face, can’t get Airport manager Bill “It’s just something it’s at the will not be affected by the enough of it. Carberry will ask the Twin end of its useful life. They work. All of the dogs are from Falls City Council at its need good, smooth pave- animal shelters in the Monday meeting to accept a ments.” Ben Botkin may be Washington, D.C., area $1 million grant offer from Because of the FAA’s budg- reached at 208-735-3238 or (Animal Planet is headquar- the FAA. The money will go et cycle, the airport will need [email protected]. tered in Silver Springs, Md.), toward new pavement for to file paperwork later this and this year viewers the airport’s west ramp, year for the second phase of nationwide can adopt the, um, players. five So all my years of sub- Looking for a terfuge in trying to get another mutt through our Strategic Approach front door might — might — MENU just pay off today. to a Volatile Market? 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To help close the deal, I’m inviting all of the dogs in the End Your Pain! neighborhood over to watch the show along with our three hounds. There will be Beggin’ Strips for snacks. Carmen, our heeler, and a couple of the neighborhood dogs are actually smart enough to pay attention to the “Puppy Bowl” on TV, so I’m hoping for a rapt audience of — oh — maybe five. My step-daughters aren’t Chef Dave Haley “Puppy Bowl” fans and our two dumber dogs, Annie the Introduces Our NEW soft-coated wheaten terrier and Petunia, the Lhasa apso, 5 Star Menu will be sound asleep. (Shoot, one more dog and The menu isall new at Canyon Crest Dining and Event we’ll be some of those people you see on the 10 o’clock Center. Every entrée isa5StarWinner from the news.) Dr. Sam Barker culinary genius ofExecutive Chef Dave Haley. Whether Still, I love it when a plan your preference is fish, beef, or poultry, you’ll find comes together, and I’m Chiropractor something to rave about. going into this afternoon with a fair degree of confi- Twin Falls Native But don’t take our word for it—come in and experience it dence I’ll be able to increase for yourself. our canine census. Gentle, Affordable Family Care But there are risks. Two years ago, for example, the Accepts Medicare/Medicaid players left the “field” a little Only Provider of Spinal Decompression for early. “You had two or three Bulging Disc/Arthritis minutes of just a shot of an empty field — the dogs Headaches, Neck & Back Pain decided they were going to have halftime a little early,” Rick Chandler, associate editor of the sports blog $35.00 Deadspin, told The New York Times recently. “I thought it X Ray & First was very compelling TV.” Adjustment Come as you are—no reservations required. My wife might not agree. (New Patient Special) Heck, she might get bored Mention This Ad and switch back to the Super Bowl. Call this week! Steve Crump may be reached at 735-3223. Hear him live on KLIX-1310 AM at 7368858 8:30 a.m. Fridays or on the 1139 FALLS AVE. E., SUITE B Web at Magicvalley. 733.9392 330 Canyon Crest Drive com/opinion. TWIN FALLS Across From Hastings, Shop Ctr Main 4 Sunday, February 1, 2009 LOCAL/IDAHO Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho AROUND THE VALLEY Twin Falls tree the Democratic Party in The committees will sort Homeless for a night Idaho, Minnick has been through applicants and rec- commission, golf tasked by the new president ommend finalists, who will By Ben Botkin board have openings to make recommendations be interviewed by Minnick Times-News writer to four positions in the state: prior to him making the final Both the Twin Falls Golf U.S. Marshal, U.S. Attorney, recommendation to the Nearly 40 people spent Advisory Board and the Executive Director for the president. Friday night living like the Twin Falls Tree U.S. Department of “These positions are criti- homeless. Commission have open- Agriculture’s Farm Service cal for Idaho, and making They camped overnight in ings and are seeking Agency and State Director of the best recommendations cardboard boxes at Twin Falls applications. Applicants USDA Rural Development. to the president is a great City Park in an event that the may stop by the Twin Falls On the committee for responsibility — one I take South Central Idaho Housing Parks and Recreation Agriculture positions are very seriously,” Minnick said Council organized to raise Department at 136 Brent Olmstead of Twin in a statement. “The com- awareness about homeless- Maxwell Ave. for an appli- Falls, Bruce Newcomb of mittees will be a great help ness. cation or call 736-2265 for Burley, and Laird Noh of in not only in helping me On Saturday morning, they information. Kimberly. fulfill that responsibility, but were inside the warmth of St. Applications are also at On the committee for U.S. also in finding the best pos- Edward’s Catholic School www.tfid.org. The dead- Marshal is Walt Femling, sible candidates for recom- adjacent to the park, eating a line to apply to either now serving as Blaine mendation.” hot breakfast of pancakes, commission is Feb. 13. County sheriff. — Staff and wire reports eggs and sausage patties. The breakfast began at 7 a.m., but Minnick selects many had woken up before locals to help with then because of the low tem- South Side Electric, Inc. peratures. federal appointments “It was cold,” said Laurie All patrons of South Side Electric are Palmer of Jerome, who spent Congressman Walt cordially invited to attend the the night in a cardboard box Min-nick, D-Idaho, has with her husband Nick Palmer selected representatives 62nd Annual Meeting of the Members on and their 10-year-old son from the Magic Valley to Jacob. “My feet were frozen. I serve on three commit- Monday, February 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. got in my car at 4 a.m.” tees recommending final- Temperatures had dropped ists for pending federal in the Multi Purpose room at Declo High School. from 35 degrees on Friday BEN BOTKIN/Times-News appointments. 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Continued‘ from Main 1 and stay here. We have people some of whom will live in ‘A rising tide’ who’ve stayed here for 50 town, as well as the tourists years, and they bring their who will stay at the hotels, The chambers and eco- children and grandchildren,” there will be more feet on the nomic development organi- Sibbach said. “We always are sidewalks even during slack zations in the valley are well proud of our history and use it seasons, she said. aware of the problems room in our marketing.” Warm Springs homeowner shortages can pose — and the All these planned rooms are Lee Chubb isn’t so sure. He economic benefits that more likely just the first that will be worries that large projects rooms would provide. proposed for Ketchum and such as Warm Springs Ranch “We’ve really taken this on Sun Valley, said Doug Brown, Resort will drive out full-time as an issue, to get more hotel director of the Wood River residents and tilt the econo- rooms,” said Bronwyn Economic Partnership. “The my toward a mono-culture of Patterson, public relations marketers have determined tourism. manager for the Sun there is a need for between “We’re constantly reducing Courtesy images Valley/Ketchum Chamber & 500 and 800 upscale hotel our year-round population, ABOVE: The Bald Mountain Lodge, Visitors Bureau. “There’s kind rooms that this market could and now they’re destroying which has just been submitted to the of the mantra out there that if support.” the reason (that) people who you build it, they will come.” were able to stay stayed for,” city of Ketchum for consideration, is “They” means tourists as said the 17-year Ketchum res- one of several hotel projects proposed well as workers — some for Is the money there? ident. “You’re killing the goose to increase guest accommodations in the hotels, but also for jobs That assumes hotel devel- that laid the golden egg.” the Wood River Valley. All the projects that would be created when opers can get financing. And He favors projects such as feature luxury rooms, because that is visitors and locals alike go out in a declining economy, Ketchum Lodge that fit the what tourists are asking for and for shopping, dining and money isn’t falling from the city’s character and accom- because lower-end projects are not entertainment. sky like snow. modate resident concerns, “It’s the whole thing about a “It’ll be very difficult for a lot but says Warm Springs Ranch affordable for developers. rising tide lifts all ships,” said of hotels to come in because Resort is too big for the neigh- State Rep. Wendy Jaquet, D- of the price of land right now,” borhood and he’ll move when LEFT: The Warm Springs Ranch Resort Ketchum, who previously was Sibbach said. “To pencil out, it’s built. is a large resort hotel planned for the executive director for the it’s almost impossible now.” Warm Springs area of Ketchum. Next Ketchum chamber. Fenton, who works with A ticking clock week, the Ketchum City Council will In Ketchum, hotels are other hotel developers in hold two final public meetings before required to provide housing mountain resorts, said devel- With financing increasingly for a quarter of their employ- opers are adding saleable res- difficult to come by as the likely approving the luxury hotel, which ees (based on a standard idential units — condos and would add as many as 180 high-end number of employees per houses — to help pay for the See KETCHUM, Main 7 rooms to the valley. room), either by building hotel rooms, and amenities affordable housing on site or such as spas, golf courses and providing equivalent housing convention facilities. The lat- elsewhere in the city. Five-star ter are especially important in hotels, to provide the services resort towns because conven- that guests expect, have more tions help fill hotels during employees per room than spring and fall, when tourism those with fewer stars. is low. However, these ameni- “They’re a huge economic ties take up expensive real engine for our community. estate. They will provide a job base “Up here, dirt and water are and increase our tourism and more valuable than platinum exposure to the outside world, and gold,” Spinelli said. and they’ll increase vitality,” Fenton estimated that in said Lisa Horowitz, hotel downtown Ketchum, land is planner for Ketchum. “We’re selling for $250 to $270 per all in this together, all the square foot — meaning a city Sweet deals on communities of Idaho. block would run more than Improving the Ketchum econ- $10 million. omy helps the state as a “In Hailey the same proper- whole; getting a better lodging ty is probably 70 to 80 bucks a base up here is good for all of foot,” he said. “The other side messaging phones! us.” of that same coin is if there About a year ago, Ketchum was a comparable parcel in created the Community and Aspen, it’d be some multiple Economic Development of $250.” Stay close to your Valentine and save big. Department, and hired And although the cost of Horowitz to head it. Although land might appear to be the the department has other limiting financial factor, goals, facilitating more hotels increasing construction costs in town is top priority. can’t be ignored. To make a hotel work when it costs so The desire for luxury much to build, developers add those saleable units and There are two reasons that amenities, but they also build four- and five-star hotels are up as well as out. coming to Sun Valley and “It seems like each year you Ketchum: Visitors want luxu- have to build higher or wider ry, and high-end rooms are to get the same number of the only structures developers rooms,” Brown said. “All these can afford to build. Anything costs have escalated and the else wouldn’t be profitable. need for greater mass has “Most of the areas that we increased.” compete with have very nice quality five-star hotels and the The character issue chamber will tell you they get calls from people who would Greater mass often isn’t so like to stay at a comparable popular with the neighbors. 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said was a serious considera- as they wind their way quicker results will be seen. Ketchum tion when looking at the city through the approvals “Being able to keep the ball for a hotel site. process, that the capital mar- rolling is really important, Continued from Main 6 posed, what’s proposed gets to be thought of as the silver “We’re all very cognizant of kets will improve and they’ll and the leadership seems to economy worsens, both built,” said Vanessa Fry, exec- bullet that’ll solve all our the difficulties of putting the be able to finance the proj- get that right now,” Brown developers and planners utive director of Citizens for problems.” financing together today, and ects.” said. “Time is of the essence; worry that projects won’t go Smart Growth, an advocacy Through Ketchum’s we’re all spending tons of Even liberal estimates put the clock is ticking. We’ve got forward as planned. group in Ketchum. She noted Community and Economic money to go through the the completion of the first to get things going here.” “I’m concerned there are a that the community has to Development Department, planning and approvals new rooms at years — per- lot of big projects proposed look for additional solutions the city has streamlined the process in the hopes of being haps as many as four, Ariel Hansen may be right now. I would like to see to the economic situation it process to get a project able to finance them,” Fenton Horowitz said — but the reached at 208-788-3475 or that once a project is pro- faces. “I don’t want the hotels approved, which developers said. “The expectation is that quicker the process, the [email protected].

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Your Business, Business 2 / Obituaries, Business 6 / Weather, Business 8 Business B SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009 BUSINESS EDITOR JOSHUA PALMER: (208)735-3231 [email protected] So, where’s the money? A stimulus bill that’s not all that stimulating

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WASHINGTON — They call it “stimulus” legislation, but the economic measures racing through Congress would devote tens of billions of dollars to caus- es that have little to do with jolt- ing the country out of recession. There’s $345 million for Agriculture Department computers, $650 million for TV con- verter boxes, $15 billion for college scholarships — worthy, perhaps, but not likely to put many Americans back to work quickly. Yes, there are many billions of dollars in “ready-to-go” job-creating projects in President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus bill. But there are also plenty of items that are just unfin- ished business for Congress’ old bulls. An $800 billion-plus package, Illustration by David G. Klein/The New York Times it turns out, gives lawmakers plenty of opportunities to rid themselves of nagging headaches left over from the days when running up the gov- Boise and Sandpoint banks receive $42 million in federal aid ernment’s $10 trillion-plus debt was a bigger concern. There’s $1 billion to deal with State officials say more Idaho banks likely to join list “The term ‘bailout’ does not apply to Census problems and $88 mil- this program, and its use does a dis- lion to help move the Public By Joshua Palmer Idaho are on the list. tem and to encourage banks Health Service into a new build- Times-News writer No banks based in the to increase the flow of service to the banks that participate, ing next year. The Senate would Magic Valley area were on financing to businesses and devote $2.1 billion to pay off a The U.S. Treasury the list. consumers. and is misleading to the public.” looming shortfall in public hous- announced the names of Gavin Gee, director of the Gee said the the TARP pro- — Gavin Gee, director of the ing accounts, $870 million to three Idaho banks that have Idaho Department of gram is voluntary. Idaho Department of Finance combat the flu and $400 million received federal government Finance, said more Idaho “Whether or not a bank to slow the spread HIV and other investments under the banks will likely choose to participates in the (pro- sexually transmitted diseases Troubled Asset Relief participate in the program gram) should not be inter- with strings attached, institution is a public or pri- such as chlamydia. Program, also known as in coming months. preted by the public as any including limits on execu- vately held organization. “I have communicated to the TARP. “It is important that the indication of the bank’s con- tive compensation, and As opposed to a bailout, administration that there are Syringa Bancorp and banks’ customers, share- dition,” Gee said. “Each restrictions on share repur- the TARP program creates parts of this package that don’t Idaho Bancorp, both based holders, and all Idahoans be bank necessarily reached a chases and dividend pay- an opportunity for federal meet the test that they them- in Boise, as well as clear on what it means if a decision based on the best ment increases. government investment in selves established of temporary, Intermountain Bancorp, bank participates, or decides business interests of the • Participating banks healthy banks, Gee said. timely and targeted,” said Senate based in Sandpoint, were not to participate, in the bank, its shareholders, and must pay the federal govern- The investments will be Budget Committee Chairman listed on the U.S. Treasury (program),” Gee said. “The its community.” ment dividends. The initial repaid. Until repaid, the Kent Conrad, D-N.D. He wants Department’s Transaction term ‘bailout’ does not apply He said some of the fac- dividend rate is 5 percent banks will pay dividends to Obama to weigh in to knock out Report — the report lists all to this program, and its use tors that the banks had to annually until the fifth year, the government. the clunkers during House- financial institutions that does a disservice to the consider were: before it increases to a rate “Idaho’s banks have a long Senate negotiations. are receiving federal invest- banks that participate, and • The results of the federal of 9 percent annually. history of meeting the credit But nothing is in the legislation ments. is misleading to the public.” government investing in the • The U.S. Treasury also needs of their communi- by accident. By including in the The thee state-charted The program was created bank, meaning that the gov- reserves the right to pur- ties... ,” Gee said. “I expect banks received nearly $42 by the U.S. Treasury ernment would be a share- chase either common or this will be true for their use See STIMULUS, Business 4 million, and several other Department to restore con- holder. preferred stock depending of any federal investment banks that do business in fidence in the financial sys- • The program comes on whether the financial money.”

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By V. Dion Haynes The cost-shifting is one more Steadily increasing health insurance costs are taking an ever-larger bite out of company and employee budgets. The Washington Post INSIDE piece of bad news battering con- Annual total premiums Single Family sumers, analysts said, reducing $2,196 A breakdown of changes in 1999 WASHINGTON — A growing healthplan coverage since 1988. their spending power and giving $5,791 number of workers in 2009 will them one more reason to hold on 2000 $2,471 pay more for health benefits — to their money. Adding to con- $6,438 See Business 3 $2,689 and in some cases receive less sumers’ financial squeeze is the ’01 $7,061 coverage — as their employers veyed nearly 2,000 large corpora- plummeting stock market, which $3,083 grapple with the financial fallout tions in a representative poll and has crushed retirement funds. ’02 $8,003 of rising medical expenses and found that 44 percent planned to Many companies, including $3,383 ’03 $9,086 diminished revenue and profits, increase employee-paid portion Sears, Starbucks, FedEx and GM, $3,695 recent surveys of human resource of premiums in 2009, compared have stopped matching workers’ ’04 $9,950 officials show. with 40 percent in 2008. 401(k) contributions. $4,024 ’05 The Corporate Executive Board The economic slowdown, To cut costs, employers increas- $10,880 $4,242 found in its survey that a quarter according to analysts, is making it ingly are introducing high- ’06 $11,480 of officials from 350 large corpo- more difficult for many employ- deductible “health savings $4,479 rations said they had increased ers to subsidize health care costs accounts” and focusing on well- ’07 $12,106 deductibles an average of 9 per- at previous levels. On average, ness programs aimed at keeping Average annual breakdown for firm and worker contributions, 2008 cent in 2008. But 30 percent of the experts say, benefit packages con- workers healthy through diet and Employee contribution Employer contribution employers said they expected to tain the biggest increases for exercise. Single $721 $3,983 $4,704 raise deductibles an average of 14 workers since the recession of Ten years ago, employers on $12,680 percent in 2009. Mercer, a global 2001. Workers’ health costs are Family $3,354 $9,325 benefits consulting firm, sur- rising much faster than wages. See INSURANCE, Business 3 SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, Health Research and Educational Trust THE WASHINGTON POST

INSIDE BUSINESS Your Business news, Business 2 Steven Pearlstein, Business 3 Sour economic indicators, Business 4 Milestones, contributions and career moves in the area. Pfizer, Wyeth merger isn’t what the doctor ordered. Recession could be worst since Great Depression. Business 2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho YOURBUSINESS

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Diane J. Peavey the University of Idaho with a L IBERTY T AX D R . AMY J. KAUFFMAN The American Sheep bachelor’s degree in land- Industry Association has scape architecture and has selected Diane Josephy over three years experience Peavey of Flat Top Sheep Co. in commercial, parks, and in Carey for its Shepherd’s institutional projects. Voice Award for Broadcast Baer has over eight years of Media. It is one of six indus- landscape architecture and try awards the organization irrigation experience. He conferred at its 2009 national specializes in golf course irri- convention in January and gation, commercial irrigation the only one in broadcast and pump station design. media. The Shepherd’s Voice is given in recognition of out- Richard Schafer standing broadcast coverage of the sheep industry locally, Richard Schafer, a Twin statewide and/or nationally. Falls Allstate agent, was She was nominated for the recently awarded an Agency award by the Idaho Wool Hands in the Community Courtesy photo Growers Association. For 17 Award for his commitment to The Mini-Cassia Chamber Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting at Dr. Amy years, Peavey has been writ- volunteering in the local Courtesy photo J. Kauffman, PLLC at 1945 Hiland Ave., Burley, to commemorate their ing and reading her stories community. With this award Liberty Tax, located at 1563 Fillmore St., Ste. 2E, in Twin Falls cut the red grand opening. The practice is owned by Dr. Kauffman and managed by for the Boise State public comes a $500 grant from The ribbon recently along with the Twin Falls Area Chamber’s Ambassadors. Kevin Kauffman. Dr. Kauffman, Kevin, and their daughter Mallory are pic- radio network. Her book Allstate Foundation to the They are a new member of the Chamber. In the fall of 2008, Jennifer and “Bitterbrush Country,” based non-profit organization at tured cutting the ribbon. Alpha Mahler, nurse practitioner, is also pictured Matthew Johnson purchased the Liberty Tax Service on Blue Lakes Blvd. in part on these radio pieces, which he volunteers. in the photo. Business hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. has been described as a love Schafer volunteers with the N., Twin Falls and moved it to its new location. They currently own all Information: 678-0900. story of the West. She also has City of Rupert where he has three Liberty Tax Service locations in the Magic Valley area, two in Twin been a contributor to numer- helped raise runds for a com- Falls and one in Jerome. Liberty’s offers income tax preparations with fast, ous regional journals, maga- munity swimming pool. accurate service with money back guarantee. They provide computerized C LEARWATER M ORTGAGE zines and anthologies. The grants are part of income tax preparation, electronic filing and refund loans. Audit assis- Peavey, with her husband, Allstate’s “Agency Hands in tance and free checking of income tax returns is part of their commitment third generation owner of the Community” program. to service. Information: 733-5525 or www.libertytax.com. Pictured from Flat Top Sheep Co. and for- Allstate agents and financial mer State Senator, John specialists are recognized for left, Lady Liberty, Barb Meyers, regional developer; and Jennifer and Peavey, also created the their outstanding commit- Matthew Johnson, owners. nationally renowned Trailing ment to community service of the Sheep Festival. Peavey, with a $500 donation to the who also shares her stories charitable organization C ANYON F LORAL through the Idaho where they volunteer. To Humanities Council Speak- qualify for the grant, agents er’s Bureau, accepted the must show evidence of vol- industry award at the unteer work that has had a American Sheep Industry positive impact on the local Convention in San Diego, community. Calif. on Jan. 23. Brant “Buz” Vanskike Lauralee Rose Assistant Fire Management The designation of Officer Brant “Buz” Vanskike Certified Insurance Service has retired from the Courtesy photo Representative has been con- Sawtooth National Forest Clearwater Mortgage has a new address, 963 Blue Lakes Blvd. Twin Falls. ferred upon Lauralee Rose of after 36 years of service. They celebrated recently with the Twin Falls area Chamber’s Ambassadors Starley-Leavitt Insurance in For Vanskike, enjoying with a ribbon cutting. Jerry Russo is ambassador emeritus. They want to Twin Falls, retirement will mean teach- thank everyone for the past 10 years and look forward to serving you at after her suc- ing a new generation of lead- their new location. Stop by their office today for help with your financial cessful com- ers on the finer points of pletion of emergency management needs. Information: 732-6022 or visit their website www.clearwatermort- five one-day operations with the Institute gage.com. Pictured from left, Christy Bush, Candace Wright, Shelly courses cov- of Emergency Management Cameron, Jerry Russo, Brad Bellem, and Lisa Williams. ering all of Idaho State University, Courtesy photo areas of keeping busy with carpentry Canyon Floral, a new family owned business, has opened in the Magic insurance projects, and taking more Valley. It is located at 1563 Fillmore St., North Bridge Plaza, Unit 1-C, in risks and time for hunting and golf- Twin Falls. Pictured are the business owners, Elizabeth Lehmann, Iona Rose exposures, ing. Lehmann, Robin Routt, and Jennifer Lehmann. They have more than 20 We want followed by In 1972 he began working years experience and are master designer certified. Canyon Floral is a full- extensive examinations. She at the Shake Creek Ranger service fresh floral and live plant store. They will be holding a ribbon cut- has been with Starley-Leavitt Station on a range and tim- YOURBUSINESS news since 1995 as receptionist. ber project crew on the ting later this month. Information: 733-9292. The CISR Program, avail- Fairfield Ranger District, the able to insurance profession- district where he spent most Your Business allows local businesses to als in all 50 states and Puerto of his career. Officers, board elected Brent Wickel, Senninger announce employee changes, advancements Rico, is distinguished from In 1973, he transitioned Irrigation, Albion; Turf and promotions. Business openings, closing other programs of its kind by into range management, for irrigation group Membership Chair Ryan an annual continuing educa- where he stayed until 1984. Elections for the 2009 offi- Bushman, Inman Interwest, and location changes are also welcome. tion requirement, which Seizing an opportunity, cers and board of directors Riverdale, Utah; Summer To submit contributions to the YourBusiness ensures that designees stay Vanskike was promoted to for the Idaho Irrigation Meeting Chair: Wayne section, send information and photographs current on the important minerals program manager Equipment Association were Haffner, Fresno Valves & policy changes and trends and was kept busy adminis- held recently in Idaho Falls. Castings, Jerome; and Golf to Times-News Business Editor Joshua Palmer within the industry. tering mining claims from Third generation IIEA mem- Tournament Chair: Bernie at [email protected] or call (208) 735- 1985 through 1993. ber Blake Fischer, B.A. Fischer, B.A. Fischer Sales Co. 3231. Lou Coopman In 1994, he became the fire Fischer Sales Co. Inc., Boise, Inc., Boise. management officer on the was elected as president. 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High Deductible Health Plan: a single high deductible with a savings option Executive Board. That is down to 73 per- Even government employees are feel- cent, Debgupta said, and is expected to ing the pain. 1988 73% 16% 11% drop to 70 percent over the next few “I’m hearing from (federal workers) years. across the country that once their 1993 46% 21% 26% 7% Children’s Hospital and Research January pay raise is implemented they Center in Oakland, Calif., which previ- will take home less because of the 1996 27% 31% 28% 14% ously charged workers nothing for increase in their health insurance pre- 1999 10% 28% 39% 24% health insurance, this year is requiring miums,” said Colleen Kelley, national nonunion employees to pay up to $225 a president of the 150,000-member 2000* 8% 29% 42% 21% month for dependents and is increasing National Treasury Employees Union deductibles by $100, a spokeswoman based in Washington. The workers on 2001* 7% 24% 46% 23% said. The hospital is losing millions of average will get a 3.9 percent raise, but, 2002* 4% 27% 52% 18% dollars on public-assistance patients depending on the plan they have, their whose care is not fully reimbursed by health care premiums will increase 7 to 2003 5% 24% 54% 17% the federal government, a situation that 13 percent, Kelley said. Premiums in worsened when the state’s unemploy- 2008, she added, rose between 2.1 per- 2004 5% 25% 55% 15% ment rate soared to 8.4 percent. cent and 8.5 percent. 2005* 21% 61% 15% Some small businesses, which lack Premiums for employer-sponsored 3% financial reserves to offset revenue loss- plans over a decade on average have 2006 3% 20% 60% 13% 4% es and have fewer workers to spread the risen to $12,680 a year from $5,791, insurance risk, are shifting even more to according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family 2007 3% 21% 57% 13% 5% employees. Foundation. The median deductible for 2008* 2% 20% 58% 12% 8% Officials at Maloney & Fox, a market- the plans was $1,000 in 2008, compared ing firm in New York, opted this year to with $500 from 2001 to 2007, according SOURCE: Kaiser/HRET Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits, 1999-2008; KPMG Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits, 1993-1996; reduce the employer-paid proportion of to a survey of 2,900 employers conduct- The Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA), 1988 health coverage from 80 percent to 50 ed by Mercer. THE WASHINGTON POST Latest merger is not what the doctor ordered WASHINGTON — happen. The two companies that because not all compa- power and because the peo- only approved product to hree things are indis- have few, if any, overlapping nies compete in all markets, ple who decide which drug treat a life-threatening heart T putably true about the products and the combina- there are only a few players to use (doctors) are not the condition in prematurely pharmaceutical STEVEN tion is expected to generate in each. Eliminating one of ones who pay the bills born infants. Unfortunately industry: PEARLSTEIN $4 billion in savings over the the global players, therefore, (insurers and consumers). for Ovation, Abbott Over the past decade, next three years. Even after risks reducing to a handful It is an industry in which Laboratories was in the there has been significant the merger, there will be at the number of players in companies facing expiration process of winning approval cross-border consolidation, least 10 large global players each sub-market. of lucrative patents routinely from the Food and Drug involving major pharmaceu- in the industry. It is also important to pay millions of dollars to Administration of a product tical companies and promis- But pharmaceuticals is an remember that this is an potential rivals to delay the that would compete with ing biotech firms. accounts for a quarter of the industry that doesn’t lend industry that deserves to be introduction of lower-priced Indocin. So in January 2006, Whatever operating effi- company’s revenue, and itself to traditional market treated with deep suspicion generic drugs under the guise Ovation purchased the ciencies that consolidation there is little in Pfizer’s analysis. Because the bulk of by antitrust regulators of “joint ventures” — pay- rights for the second drug, may have generated, none development pipeline to profits in the industry come because of its congenital ments that the Federal Trade NeoProfen. According to a of it was passed on to con- replace it. from temporary monopolies distaste for competition. Commission has described as complaint filed in December sumers in the form of lower Unable to stop the slide in — government- It is an industry that kickbacks designed to lessen by the FTC, Ovation then prices. its stock price by creating granted patents — the spends lavishly on lawyers competition. raised the price of Indocin During the same period, new drugs, Pfizer has con- current marketplace is not and lobbyists to protect and And it is an industry that, by nearly 1,300 percent, there has been a steady cluded that the next best where the important com- extend its patents and throw when all else fails, would from $36 per vial to nearly decline in the number of way to keep shareholders petition takes place. Rather, up endless challenges to always rather buy a rival $500. When NeoProfen important new drugs flow- happy is through financial the real rivalry takes place approvals of competitive than compete against it. eventually hit the market, it ing from company research engineering. The company “upstream,” as companies drugs. Consider Ovation was priced at roughly the labs. will borrow $22 billion at compete to innovate, either It is an industry in which Pharmaceuticals of same level. All of which ought to raise steep interest rates and pay by developing medicines in companies rarely compete Deerfield, Ill. Back in August (For the record, Ovation serious questions about why a 29 percent premium to their labs or by buying up on the basis of price, both 2005, Ovation bought from says it has done nothing the government’s antitrust pick up Wyeth, which has promising patents and because its patents give it Merck a drug called Indocin wrong and that it priced its regulators should approve been more successful mov- biotech start-ups. And in near-monopoly pricing IV, which at the time was the drugs appropriately.) the latest industry mega- ing from chemical com- that “market for innovation,” merger in which No. 2 Pfizer pounds into biotech prod- it is hard to see how further proposes to buy No. 11 ucts and has a few high- consolidation would be Wyeth in a deal valued at potential products in devel- good for consumers. $68 billion. opment. It is important to remem- The impetus for this As they always do, the ber that, like many indus- merger couldn’t have been companies argue that the tries, the pharmaceutical clearer: In 2011, the patent deal should sail through industry divides itself into will expire on Pfizer’s block- antitrust review. 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Washington Mutual, a division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. authorized to discuss Jerome • © 2009 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC Business 4 Sunday, February 1, 2009 BUSINESS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Bonuses no luxury for some Wall Street workers Stimulus Continued from Business 1 By Madlen Read Europe’s UBS AG also added a claw- Senate stimulus bill such far- and Michael Liedtke back provision. ranging ideas as $40 million Associated Press writers Managers argue that while Main to convert the way health sta- Street views bonuses as extra money, tistics are collected — from NEW YORK — To President Barack the annual incentive often represents paper to an electronic system Obama, Wall Street’s $18.4 billion in a big chunk of compensation for most — lawmakers are able to thin bonuses is “shameful.’’ To thousands Wall Street workers. That means out their in-boxes, even if of bank employees who don’t sit in banks would risk of losing their they aren’t doing much to corner offices, that money helps smartest and most productive create jobs. pay the bills. employees if the bonuses were There’s also $380 million in Outrage over the bonuses trimmed too dramatically. the Senate bill for a rainy day reached as high as the White Executive compensation fund for the Women, Infants House this past week fol- consultant Steven Hall said and Children program that lowing news that financial he knows of at least one delivers healthful food to the firms were rewarding firm, which he wouldn’t poor. WIC got a $1 billion employees even as they name, that already has infusion last fall. were being bailed out drawn up a list of At the same time, putting with billions of taxpay- potential employees to items in the stimulus bill that er dollars. The feelings poach if they are really should be handled in are understandable: unhappy with their annual appropriations bills The average Wall bonuses. creates more room in the lat- Street bonus of Although many ter for pet projects and other $112,000 was about people might say programs. twice the average good riddance to any It creates “headroom,” a American’s income. defector against this top Senate GOP budget aide But the issue is a backdrop, Hall argues said, for things senators did- complicated one. taxpayers should want n’t have room for in the regu- While Wall Street banks to retain the lar process but still want to investment banks and cream of the crop given do. other financial firms that the federal govern- Some lawmakers are make headlines for the ment has become a sounding warnings. millions paid out to certain tion shareholder in so many “I suggested ... less spend- executives, more modest banks. ing and especially less spend-

bonuses go to workers from lustra “The reality is good people ing for those items that are human resources representa- il mes will always be able to get a job not stimulus and should be

tives to secretaries as well as someplace else if they are funded through the regular

employees who actually made Ti ork unhappy,’’ Hall said. “So do you appropriations process,” said money for their companies last year. Y ew want to own stock in a company that Rep. Jerry Lewis of California,

Jason Weisberg, vice president of N is filled with people who can’t get a job top Republican on the the Wall Street brokerage Seaport anywhere else?’’ Appropriations Committee. Securities, said bank employees But even to some Wall Street work- Part of the reason so much count on performance bonuses like ers, the pay has gotten out of hand. non-stimulus spending has salesmen count on commissions. If you never worked on Wall Street, it is hard to wrap Gordon Charlop, managing direc- made it into the stimulus bill “What are you supposed to pay tor at the Wall Street brokerage is that there are only so many them?’’ Weisberg asked. “Or are you your head around the idea that a company that lost Rosenblatt Securities, called the pres- traditional jobs-heavy public not supposed to pay them? And if you ident’s criticism “fair.’’ works projects that can get don’t pay them, how do you expect billions of dollars in a single year, as Citigroup did in “I can’t disagree with the president started quickly. As it is, most that employee to stay employed at here,’’ Charlop said, adding that of the money in the bill for that company?’’ 2008, can still pay its employees billions of dollars in there’s a “disconnect’’ between pay road building, water projects A product manager at one invest- structures on Wall Street and the com- and mass transit probably ment bank said she is cutting corners bonuses. On Friday, Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) pro- panies’ responsibility to the country won’t be spent until the econ- after her 2008 bonus fell by 38 per- and shareholders. omy has turned around and cent, even though her job perform- posed a bill to cap workers’ pay at banks that received A Wall Street veteran at one finan- is back on a recovery path. ance exceeded expectations and her bailout money at $400,000, including bonuses. cial services firm said he was notified For example, just one- division posted a profit. To save that his bonus will be slashed by 30 third of $30 billion proposed money, she’s raising the deductible on percent. He would not disclose the by the House for highway her health insurance to lower the pre- Relief Program,’’ or TARP, required quarter of what it was in 2007. The amount, but said he isn’t losing any construction would reach mium, shopping around for less compensation for senior executives base salaries of most secretaries and sleep over it. the economy in the next year expensive car insurance and cutting to be subject to “clawbacks’’ — where information technology workers on “You could absolutely make an and a half, according to the back on small luxuries. the companies would recoup pay if it Wall Street are comparable to other argument that we shouldn’t be getting Congressional Budget “My bills haven’t gone down by 40 was based on inaccurate information, industries, anyway, he said. any bonuses this year,’’ said the work- Office. percent,’’ said the worker, who isn’t or if the employee’s actions hurt the The $18.4 billion doled out in Wall er, who also requested anonymity Democrats are going being named because talking to the company. But it did not give the gov- Street bonuses last year was down 44 because of his company’s restrictions ahead with Obama’s $500 tax media is against her employer’s rules. ernment authority to scrap bonus percent from the previous year. Per on talking to the media. credit for most workers and Many argue that anyone who works contracts. person, the average bonus dropped “If you are going to have a pay-for- $1,000 for couples even at a bank right now should feel lucky Consultant Vicki Elliott said she 36.7 percent to $112,000. (It’s a small- performance system, you have to take though there’s wide agree- to be employed — after all, hundreds expects the banks will make fewer er drop because the investment banks the lows with the highs,’’ he said. ment that last year’s rebate of thousands of their colleagues have guarantees going forward. Elliott laid off so many workers last year.) “This just happened to be a really low checks weren’t effective in been shown the door over the past leads the global financial services All the very top executives at the year.’’ sparking recovery. year. industry consulting group at the busi- major banks — including Citigroup, He said he feels sorry for clerks and Defenders of the package Most compensation experts say ness consulting firm Mercer, a sub- AIG, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman other people making less than said that once experts deter- bonuses will be much lower in the sidiary of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of $60,000 per year who are also having mined it would take $800 bil- coming years, but that some sort of “The landscape is changing,’’ she America and Merrill Lynch — gave up their annual bonuses lowered lion to start to pull the coun- bonus system should stay in place at said. their bonuses. through no wrongdoing of their own. try out of recession and these institutions to separate the If it were up to James Reda, a com- And many major banks have been But this worker has had so many emphasized the urgency, strong performers from the laggards. pensation consultant who has testi- modifying their bonus policies. Both good years that he usually just ear- details took on less impor- Part of the problem with bonuses fied on Capitol Hill, bonuses would Morgan Stanley and Citigroup said marks his annual bonus for his retire- tance. for 2008 stem from many of them not be cut to zero, but instead brought late last year they plan to tie compen- ment nest egg. “If the house is burning, being contractually guaranteed down to about $8 billion or $9 billion. sation for employees eligible for “All this means for me,’’ he said, “is you’re not going to worry before the banks’ troubles escalated. That would be about half of the 2008 bonuses more closely to perform- that I am going to have to work a little about which hose you grab, The governments “Troubled Assets Wall Street bonus pool and about a ance, and allow for clawbacks. longer.’’ so long as you get water on the fire,” said Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., one of the chief authors of the House package as chairman of its appropriations committee. Record jobless claims lead sour economic indicators But some Democrats, like Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, market. The number of new And orders for durable think the $3.5 billion in the Analysts say recession is gearing up ,QDNGUUENCKOU homes sold in the U.S. plum- goods — big-ticket purchases stimulus package devoted to Initial claims for unemployment meted 15 percent in such as automobiles and health research, or the $14 benefits increased by 3,000 in the November to a seasonally home appliances — dropped billion-$15 billion for boost- to be worst since Great Depression fourth week of January. adjusted annual rate of 2.6 percent. Excluding a huge ing Pell Grant college schol- Weekly jobless claims 331,000, nearly half of the increase in military purchas- arships by $400 to $500 By Maura Reynolds cent annual rate in the three seasonally adjusted number a year earlier, the ing, the drop was 4.9 percent. would be better spent on 600 thousand Los Angeles Times months that ended Dec. 31. Census Bureau reported. Inventories of durable goods additional brick and mortar Moreover, he added, 550 Based on that sales rate, it rose to their highest level infrastructure projects. WASHINGTON — The bad Thursday’s data indicate that would take almost 13 months since the government began “You don’t want to be economic news keeps piling the current quarter “will be 500 to eliminate the backlog of keeping track in 1992. against Pell Grants,” Nelson up. just as bad.” 450 unsold new homes, suggest- “It’s looking like it’s going to said. “But the question is, On Thursday, three mile- “It’s going to confirm what ing that construction — be the most severe recession how many people go to work 400 588,000 stones showing the depths of we already know, and that is Week ending already at a near standstill — since the Great Depression, on Pell Grants? Should it be the downturn were reached: that we’re in a severe reces- 350 Jan. 24 is unlikely to pick up any time or at least one of the most in this legislation if it’s about The number of workers filing sion,” said Ben Herzon, sen- soon. severe,” Herzon said. jobs?” unemployment claims hit an ior economist with forecast- 300 J F M A M J J A S O N D J all-time high, sales of new ing company 2008 2009 homes fell to an all-time low Macroeconomic Advisers in SOURCE: Department of Labor AP *RRGLQJ&RXQW\0HPRULDO+RVSLWDO6SHFLDOW\&OLQLF and production of durable St. Louis, who expects the goods dropped for the fifth report to show a decline of 5.5 0RQWDQD6WUHHW*RRGLQJ consecutive month, boosting percent. and get credit flowing again.” inventories to their highest President Barack Obama The stock market tumbled EŽǁ level since at least 1992. met Thursday with his eco- on the grim economic data, :HOFRPHV And it’s not over yet. 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at determining a viewer’s gender, but age is trickier: The Cameras in screen can software can categorize age only in broad ranges — teens, younger to middle-aged folks measure viewer response and seniors. There’s moderate demand for ads based on eth- By Dinesh Ramde prompt personalized ads that nic information, but the com- Associated Press writer greet him by name. panies acknowledge that But this technology doesn’t determining ethnicity is more MILWAUKEE (AP) — Watch go nearly that far. It doesn’t challenging than figuring out an advertisement on a video identify people individually gender and age range. screen in a mall, health club — it simply categorizes them Prandoni provided The or grocery store and there’s a by outward appearances. Associated Press a limited ver- slim — but growing — chance So a video screen might sion of Quividi’s software, the ad is watching you too. show a motorcycle ad for a which uses an ordinary web- Small cameras can now be group of men, but switch to a cam to stream video to a com- embedded in the screen or minivan ad when women and puter. The trial version hidden around it, tracking children join them, said Vicki tracked gender only, using who looks at the screen and Rabenou, the chief measure- color-coded circles to distin- for how long. The makers of ment officer of Tampa, Fla.- guish male and female faces. the tracking systems say the based TruMedia Technologies The sample size was too software can determine the Inc., one of the leaders in small to be statistically signifi- viewer’s gender, approximate developing the technology. cant, but it was accurate age range and, in some cases, “This is proactive merchan- about 80 to 90 percent of the ethnicity — and can change dising,’’ Rabenou said. “You’re time. the ads accordingly. targeting people with smart That might be as precise as That could mean razor ads ads.’’ the systems ever get, said for men, cosmetics ads for Because the tracking indus- Deborah Mitchell, a professor women and video-game ads try is still in its infancy, there of consumer psychology at for teens. isn’t yet consensus on how to the University of Wisconsin- And even if the ads don’t refer to the technology. Some Madison. Even the human shift based on which people call it face reading, face brain can’t always determine are watching, the technology’s counting, gaze tracking or, gender, age or ethnicity. ability to determine the view- more generally, face-based Still, “even if it gets to 70 ers’ demographics is golden audience measurement. percent accuracy, that’s still for advertisers who want to Whatever it’s called, adver- giving you a wealth of infor- know how effectively they’re tisers are finally ready to try it, AP photo mation,’’ said Mitchell, who reaching their target audi- said advertising consultant Shoppers walk past an advertising kiosk Jan. 15 at the Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, N.C. Small cameras can teaches in the Wisconsin ence. Jack Sullivan, a senior vice now be embedded in the screen or hidden around it, tracking who looks at the screen and for how long. School of Business. While the technology president of Starcom USA in That information is certain- remains in limited use for Chicago. “I think you’re going tion is ever associated with erosion of privacy. database as male or female. ly valuable to Bill Ketcham, now, advertising industry to see a lot of movement the pictures. That makes the In general, the tracking sys- That lets the system predict the chief marketing officer of analysts say it is finally begin- toward it by the end of this system less intrusive than a tems work like this: A sensor the person’s gender almost Adspace Networks Inc. His ning to live up to its promise. year in the top 10 markets,’’ he surveillance camera that or camera in or near the immediately. New York company sells video The manufacturers say their said. records what it sees, the screen identifies viewers’ “The most important fea- advertising on 1,400 video systems can accurately deter- Because face tracking developers say. faces by picking up shapes, tures seem to be cheekbones, screens at 105 malls around mine gender 85 to 90 percent might feel reminiscent of Big The idea still worries Lee colors and the relative speed fullness of lips and the gap the nation. of the time, while accuracy for Brother, manufacturers are Tien, a senior staff attorney of movement. The concept is between the eyebrows,’’ said Adspace is testing six the other measures continues racing to offer reassurances. with the Electronic Frontier similar to the way consumer Paolo Prandoni, chief scientif- TruMedia systems at malls in to be refined. When the systems capture an Foundation, a civil-liberties cameras now can automati- ic officer of Quividi, a French Winston-Salem, N.C., The concept is reminiscent image of who’s watching the group in San Francisco. Tien cally make sure faces are in company that is another play- Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The of the science-fiction movie screen, a computer instantly said it’s not enough to say focus. er in face-tracking technology. kiosks display a daily list of “Minority Report,’’ in which analyzes it. The systems’ man- some system is “not as bad as When the ad system pin- Others include Studio IMC top 10 sales at the mall, as well Tom Cruise’s character enters ufacturers insist, however, some other technology,’’ and points a face, it compares Inc. in New York. as paid advertising that a mall and finds that retinal that nothing is ever stored argues that cameras that shapes and patterns to faces The companies say their comes largely from movie stu- scanners identify him and and no identifying informa- study people contribute to an that are already identified in a systems have become adept dios and TV networks.

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A $3 million 40 TAMPA, Fla. — Way before between the Pittsburgh Bowl?’’’ Springsteen said. “He salute to $2.2 million Prince, Paul McCartney or Steelers and Arizona said, ‘Man, I hope one day American 2.5 20 the Rolling Stones ever Cardinals goes for $1,000. we’re big enough to play the music was stepped onto a Super Bowl Now, the game is by far the Super Bowl’ and I got to planned, but 2.0 0 stage, there was Shirlee biggest sporting event in thinking about that.’’ there was ҋ ҋ ҋ ҋ ҋ ҋ¬ 2004 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 Bertolini. In her donkey cos- America, a semi-national OK, it also helped that one problem: Total ad revenue Total Super Bowl ad time tume. holiday. But back then, Springsteen and his E Street Even with Springsteen $186.3 million 44 min. 30 sec. So much has changed before the original National Band released a new album 250 band $190 million 45 minutes since she paraded around Football League and upstart this week. members, Lee needed more $130.1 million 37 min. 10 sec. 160 the Los Angeles Coliseum American Football League Top entertainers now covet people. 40 field for that very first half- merged, many fans weren’t the 12-minute Super Bowl He invited the Grambling 130 time show. sure how to view it. Or watch spot, seen by nearly 100 mil- band to join them, and that 100 35 Truth is, she wouldn’t it, really, since CBS and NBC lion viewers in the United helped when it came time to ҋ ҋ ҋ ҋ ҋ¬ 1999 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 mind seeing things more both televised the first one. States and a worldwide TV form a map of America that like they were in 1967. In fact, it was officially the audience. stretched from end zone to SOURCE: TNS Media Intelligence AP “We put on a band show. A AFL-NFL World Tom Petty & the end zone. A local high school fantastic band show,’’ she Championship Game in the Heartbreakers rocked last band joined in. Lee also said this week by telephone 1960s. Commissioner Pete year in Glendale, Ariz. Sting, found a few other volunteers. from Tucson, where she’s in Rozelle preferred “The Big U2, Stevie Wonder and “He used everybody in our NBC sells out Super Bowl her 54th year as the One’’ but that got nixed. The Britney Spears are among the family,’’ recalled his son, John, University of Arizona’s late Lamar Hunt, among the other stars in the last decade. a future drum major in the twirling coach. “You want to AFL’s founders, suggested Janet Jackson gave the most Arizona band. “My brother, ads for record $206M go to a concert, go to a con- “Super Bowl’’ as a temporary memorable performance — my sister and my mom. I was cert. fix. He got the name idea her “wardrobe malfunction’’ 8 then. I got to lead the pro- TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NBC “These advertising mile- “Now they’re going to after seeing his daughter in 2004 sparked a national cession to form the crack in said on the eve of Sunday’s stones show the power of the have Bruce Springsteen. So bounce a SuperBall. debate. the Liberty Bell.’’ Super Bowl that it has sold NFL brand and the strength what? You could get a The halftime shows have Things were a little haywire All over the field, there were the last two of the 69 adver- of the Super Bowl as a TV marching band, and it mirrored that growth. in the first one, too. acts. Two astronauts wearing tising spots for the game, property in this economic wouldn’t cost you $10 mil- Even after Springsteen’s In 1967, a Disney official jet packs shot out of a giant pushing total ad revenue for climate,’’ said Jeff Zucker, lion. I’m sorry, but that’s “Born in the U.S.A’’ tour in asked Jack Lee, the director of football. Al Hirt blew his the event to a record $206 president and CEO of NBC ridiculous.’’ 1984 made him a stadium the Arizona marching band trumpet. Cowboys restaged million. Universal, a unit of General Will Bertolini watch The smash, he kept his distance and composer of the school’s the gunfight at the OK Corral, The network said its total Electric Co. Boss and a cast of thousands from the No. 1 sports show. “Bear Down’’ fight song, to albeit with a little hitch. of $261 million in ad revenue “The Super Bowl has in Sunday’s extravaganza? “Initially, it was sort of a for all of Super Bowl day also become one of our country’s “I might,’’ she said. “Or novelty and so it didn’t quite is a record, calling it an espe- biggest holidays, a uniquely maybe I’ll get up and have a feel right,’’ Springsteen said 25TH ANNIVERSARY SALE!! cially impressive feat in the American day, and advertis- beer.’’ this week in Tampa. “It’s a middle of the economy’s ers recognized the value in In all ways, the Super Bowl great spot now.’’ steep downturn. being a part of it.’’ has morphed from a curiosi- Springsteen said he began The Super Bowl is the pre- Thirty-two advertisers in ty to a behemoth. to change his mind after a mier advertising event with all will showcase their prod- A ticket cost $6 when Bart random conversation. an U.S. audience of 100 mil- ucts during Super Bowl cov- Starr, Vince Lombardi and “I was with a young musi- lion viewers, many of whom erage. the Green Bay Packers beat cian one night at dinner and watch closely during game NBC said the ads featured breaks for the debut of during the game also will be *Equal or Lesser Value.. entertaining, big-budget available for viewing almost Comprehensive Eye commercials. 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StayStt N Near, G Go Far F COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO 733-8400 / 1598 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. 731 North College Road Twin Falls www.csi.edu www.jakers.com 208734EYES (3937) Fax: 2087347585 Business 6 Sunday, February 1, 2009 OBITUARIES/WEST Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Mary Louise Linzy State checks are not in the mail HEYBURN — Mary Louise ure in supporting her grand- Linzy, 82, passed away children and great-grandchil- Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at the dren at baseball games, mento Technology Group, Cassia Regional Medical rodeos, music recitals and any California stops making many of its regular payments might have to put off paying Center. other activities they were its own vendors, said George Mary was interested in. By Patrick McGreevy cash by withholding nearly $2 duce to prisons, according to Usi, the company’s president. born March She was preceded in death and Jordan Rau billion in tax refunds, among Jeff Foster, a sales manager at “It can impact our credit neg- 22, 1926, in by her parents and three Los Angeles Times other scheduled payments, the company. He said the atively.’’ Buhl, to brothers, Lloyd Hill, Robert starting Sunday means thou- enterprise might have to Usi said he has enough Milton L. and “Bob” Hill and Milton J. Hill. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — sands of people and busi- delay paying its own suppli- capital to weather delays as Doris Piercy She is survived by her loving Wendy Hansen, a 52-year-old nesses that rely on state ers because it won’t get that long as 90 days, but if there is Hill. She was and devoted husband of 63 single mom in Monrovia, east money will not be paid as money. not a resolution by then, “It a member of years, Clyde A. Linzy; two of Los Angeles in the San usual. The cash crunch is even will be financial catastrophe’’ the First daughters, Doris (Mike) Bott Gabriel Valley, says she can- With Chiang delaying for at hitting close to Chiang’s own that would force him to lay off Baptist Church in Buhl. She of Rupert and Vicki (Bo) Isaak not afford a delay in her least 30 days a total of $3.5 office: It will not be paying workers. attended schools in Buhl and of Burley; a son, Richard anticipated state income tax billion in state payments, $240,000 it owes to a compa- Most of the money the con- Jerome, where she played “Rick” (Susan) Linzy of refund of $1,800. county welfare agencies and ny hired to help ensure that troller is withholding is an basketball and served as stu- Rupert; 10 grandchildren, Bret Without the check, Hansen universities are scrambling to the controller’s computers estimated $1.9 billion in per- dent body president. She (Andrea) Bott, Brian (Kelli) said, she will have to delay make up the difference. and databases operate sonal income tax refunds and graduated from Jerome High Bott, Amy (DJ) Jensen, Russ debt payments, long-needed They’re trying to avoid inter- smoothly. $81 million in bank and cor- School in 1944. Isaak, Emily (Brent) Suchan, repairs on her house and ruption of tuition grants for That company, Sacra- porate refunds. Mary married Clyde A. Cassie (Adam) Warr, Angie treatment for a back problem students, child care for poor Linzy of Buhl, on Dec. 6, 1945, (Broden) Matthews, JT Linzy, that she believes has been families, services for the dis- at Elko, Nev. They lived most Nick (Olivia) Rodriguez and aggravated by stress over abled and treatment for FARNSWORTH of their life in the Magic Valley Shasta Rodriguez; 15 great- finances. Californians with mental and made their home in grandchildren; a sister-in-law, An estimated 2.7 million health and drug abuse prob- MORTUARY & CREMATORY Heyburn for the past 44 years. Rose Mary Hill of Rupert; and Californians expecting lems. “Our Family Serving Your Family” Mary was an active mem- numerous loving nieces and income tax refunds in But local officials say that ber of the Heyburn Lady nephews. February won’t receive them although they can cover one Jerome’s Only Locally-owned Funeral Home Lions. She participated with The family would like to then, because the state’s pro- month’s delay in payments, Serving The Entire Magic Valley vision screenings in the local express their gratitude to Dr. longed budget impasse has they might not be able to fill schools for 37 years and was Wendell L. Wells and his staff; emptied its treasury. in the gaps beyond February. honored with the Melvin to the doctors and staff of “It’s horrendous,’’ said Meanwhile, companies that 324-7777 Jones Fellowship Award. Cassia Regional Medical Hansen, an office manager supply the state with goods www.farnsworthmortuary.com Mary was an avid bowler. Center Emergency for a doctors’ office. “I’m and services also are bracing 1343 S. Lincoln, Jerome She won numerous awards Department; and to the staffs someone who counts on that for a painful month. and was honored by being of Rosetta Assisted Living and refund every year to make The state pays about inducted into the WIBC Hall Highland Estates. ends meet.’’ $250,000 a month to Western of Fame. Mary also enjoyed Memorial contributions State Controller John Mixers Inc., a Los Angeles Brett Buckley traveling and spending time may be made to the charity of Chiang’s decision to conserve company that provides pro- Parke’s is pleased to introduce in the outdoors. She especial- your choice. At Mary’s to the Magic Valley one of our ly loved the roses and hum- request, there will be no serv- most valuable staff members mingbirds in her backyard. ice at this time. Cremation is and a very caring and competent But Mary’s favorite activity under the direction of Funeral Director. Brett Buckley was spending time with her Rasmussen Funeral Home of joined our ﬁ rm and became the family. She took great pleas- Burley. General Manager in August of 2008. He is also licensed as a pre- need counselor and an insurance agent. His sincere Marguerite Ryan concern for the families we serve, and his ability to RICHARDSON, Texas — 1971 as public relations offi- meet every need he is presented with, makes him Marguerite Phillips Ryan died cer and retained that position invaluable to us. Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2009, until 1977, when she moved Brett, along with his wife Stephanie and their four in a Richardson, Texas, hospi- to Texas with her husband children are proud to call Twin Falls their home. tal after bat- and family. In the Dallas area, tling renal she was a lecturer for Weight FUNERAL HOME cell cancer. Watchers, was with Richland

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and Elva in 1990, a kidney was OUR FAMILY SERVING YOURS Phillips, their removed, and she was can- 2551 KIMBERLY RD. TWIN FALLS, ID 83301 7350011 only child. cer-free until 2005, when it Marguerite attended Bickel returned. She fought bravely School and graduated from until the last days of January Twin Falls High School in 2009, when it got the best of 1951. She attended Idaho her. State University and graduat- Surviving are her husband, ed with a journalism degree Bill Ryan of Richardson, AP photo in 1955, going to work for a Texas; and sons, John of David Leroy, chairman of the Idaho Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Twin Falls radio station. She Garland, Texas, Jim (Beth) Commission, stands next to the life-sized statue of Abraham Lincoln married William J. Ryan on and children, Rebecca and located in the Idaho State Historical Society Artifact Storage Center on Dec. 28, 1955, in Twin Falls James of Arlington, Texas; Thursday in Boise. The statue will be erected and unveiled on the Feb. and they left immediately for sons, Dana of San Francisco 12 bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth. Milwaukee, Wis., where he and William J. (Gloria) of was attending graduate Boise. school at Marquette A service will be held at University. They moved to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at Western states remembering Bountiful, Utah, in 1958, and Wildwood Chapel at Restland Valentine’s Day to Pocatello in 1960. She was Memorial Park in Dallas. Abraham Lincoln, too active with her college sorori- She leaves behind many Saturday, February 14th! ty, Alpha Omicron Pi. friends and family in Idaho Marguerite joined the and Texas who will miss her By Kristen Wyatt Nathans, a chairman of Fox Floral’s experienced design team Pocatello School District in greatly. Associated Press writer Colorado’s Abraham and friendly staff can provide the perfect Lincoln Bicentennial Valentine’s gift including high style and DENVER — When you Commission. traditional fl oral arrangements, chocolates, SERVICES think of Abraham Lincoln, In 1860, Lincoln defeated you think of ... Idaho? Democrat Stephen A. teddy bears and so much more. Judy A. Hardison of Twin crans of Boise and formerly As the nation prepares to Douglas, who advocated Stop in to browse our unique home Falls, memorial service at of Rupert, graveside service commemorate the Feb. 12 “popular sovereignty’’ in décor or call to place your order today! 10 a.m. Monday at Parke’s at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the bicentennial of Lincoln’s which Western states could Magic Valley Funeral Home, Rupert Cemetery (Summers birth, Western states that decide for themselves 137 MAIN AVENUE EAST 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Funeral Home in Boise and didn’t exist until after whether to allow slave TWIN FALLS, ID 83301 Falls. Hansen Mortuary in Lincoln’s 1865 assassina- labor. Lincoln’s presidential (208) 733-2674 Rupert). tion, much less his 1809 victory assured there would Marlene Evelyn Fred- birth near Hodgenville, Ky., be no formal expansion of rickson of Rupert, memorial Lloyd L. Kadel of Paul, are grabbing a piece of the slavery into the far West. service at 11 a.m. Monday at funeral at 1 p.m. Monday at famous birthday. After war broke out, the Hansen Mortuary Rupert the Rupert First Christian Problem is, the connec- West was forged by the con- Chapel; 710 Sixth St.; visita- Praise Chapel, 1110 Eighth tion between the architect flict thousands of miles tion from 6 to 8 p.m. today St.; visitation from 6 to of the Emancipation away. Gold from California and one hour before the 8 p.m. today at Rasmussen Proclamation and the and Colorado, and silver funeral Monday at the Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th nation’s post-Civil War from Nevada, bankrolled chapel. St. in Burley, and one hour states is sometimes thin. In the Union’s efforts. In in an before the funeral Monday Idaho, for example, officials Hawaii, sugar cane planta- QualityCare Alice MacKenzie Rose- at the church. claim their state is closer to tions replaced a commer- Lincoln than any other — cial whaling industry as because he helped choose whaling ships were diverted intimate family friendlysetting Idaho’s name when he to the fight and northerners DEATH NOTICES signed an order making it a looked for a non- territory in 1863. Confederate sugar supply. at St. Benedicts Long Term “More than any other Lincoln signed the Pacific Faye A. Nussbaum Care Center in Jerome. state, Idaho is related to Railway Act, which led to Faye Aldene Nussbaum, Arrangements will be Abraham Lincoln,’’ argued the completion of the 79, of Twin Falls, died Sunday, announced by Hove- David Leroy, chairman of nation’s first Dec. 21, 2008, at BridgeView Robertson Funeral Chapel in the Idaho Abraham Lincoln Transcontinental Railroad Estates in Twin Falls. Jerome. Bicentennial Commission. at Promontory, Utah, in A memorial celebration of “That sounds astounding, I 1869; the Homestead Act, 826 Eastland Dr life service will be held at Salvador Becerra suppose, if you’re from which ultimately opened 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Kentucky, Indiana or 1.6 million homesteads in Twin Falls, ID 83301 Twin Falls Reformed Church, WENDELL — Salvador Illinois. But we think we the West; and the Morrill (208) 734-4061 1631 Grandview Drive N. Becerra, 80, of Wendell, died have a pretty good claim.’’ Land Grant Colleges Act, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at his Western states, which like setting up public land-grant Did You Know? Velva J. Rodabaugh home. their older sisters have state universities such as the first The daily room and board Arrangements will be panels marking the event, University of California in charges at Idaho Home JEROME — Velva Joy announced by Demaray insist that the 16th presi- Berkeley. Health and Hospice’s Rodabaugh, 77, of Jerome, Funeral Service, Wendell dent played a vital role in Lincoln appointed The Caring Place are died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, Chapel. the region’s development by Idaho’s first territorial gov- comparable to rates at preventing the expansion of ernor and signed off on the nursing facilities and are slavery, authorizing the name “Idaho,’’ thought at based on the level of care provided. For obituary rates and information Transcontinental Railroad the time to come from a and signing the 1863 Shoshone Indian word The Caring Place offers Call 735-3266 Monday through Saturday. Deadline is 3 p.m. for Homestead Act. meaning “gem of the moun- the opportunity to live in a next-day publication. The e-mail address for obituaries is “Lincoln had an enor- tains.’’ home staffed 24 hours a [email protected]. Death notices are a free service and can mous impact in the West — Historians now say the day, 7 days a week by be placed until 4 p.m. every day. To view or submit obituaries even though he never name has no such origin skilled, licensed caregivers.. stepped foot in what are and was simply made up by online, or to place a message in an individual online guestbook, Now Accepting visit us online at go to www.magicvalley.com and click on “Obituaries.” now the mountain West and a lobbyist, a claim known as www.idahohomehealth.com far West states,’’ said Syd the “Idahoax.’’ New Patients Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho NATION/WEST Sunday, February 1, 2009 Business 7 Bus crash Air Force combat docs to use acupuncture near Hoover By Kamala Lane A plastic ear that’s derived from traditional time military medical Associated Press writer has a tiny gold ear acupuncture but uses the acupuncturist for the Navy, short needles to better fit which also provides health acupuncture Dam kills WASHINGTON — Chief under combat helmets so sol- care for the Marines. Warrant Officer James Brad needle in it, diers can continue their mis- Later, he established the Smith broke five ribs, punc- circled, in sions with the needles insert- acupuncture clinic at the tured a lung and shattered comparison to ed to relieve pain. The nee- Malcolm Grow Medical 7 Chinese bones in his hand and thigh a more tradi- dles are applied to five points Center at Andrews, and he after falling more than 20 feet tional acupunc- on the outer ear. Niemtzow continued to expand from a Black Hawk helicopter ture needle at says most of his patients say acupuncture by treating tourists in Baghdad last month. their pain decreases within patients at Walter Reed and right, at the While he was recovering at minutes. other Air Force bases in the By Felicia Fonseca Walter Reed Army Medical acupuncture The Navy has begun a sim- country and in Germany. and Kathleen Hennessey Center in Washington, his clinic on ilar pilot program to train its Niemtzow and his colleague Associated Press writers doctor suggested he add Andrews Air doctors at Camp Pendleton Col. Stephen Burns adminis- acupuncture to his treatment Force Base, in California. ter about a dozen forms of DOLAN SPRINGS, Ariz. — to help with the pain. Md., in Niemtzow is chief of the acupuncture — including Investigators looking into a On a recent morning, Col. December acupuncture clinic at one type that uses lasers — to deadly tour bus crash on a Richard Niemtzow, an Air Andrews Air Force Base. He’s soldiers and their families 2008. The tiny highway near the Hoover Force physician, carefully leading the new program every week. Dam said Saturday that it may pushed a short needle into gold needles after training many of about Col. Arnyce Pock, medical take up to a month to figure part of Smith’s outer ear. The are used by the 50 active duty military physi- director for the Air Force out why the vehicle over- soldier flinched, saying it felt clinic to help cians who practice acupunc- Medical Corps, said turned, killing seven passen- like he “got clipped by some- patients man- ture. acupuncture comes without gers and injuring 10 others. thing.’’ By the time three age their pain. The U.S. military encoun- the side effects that are com- Arizona Department of more of the tiny, gold alloy tered acupuncture during the mon after taking traditional Public Safety Sgt. Danny needles were arranged AP photo Vietnam War, when an Army painkillers. Acupuncture also Hannigan said the National around the ear, though, the surgeon wrote in a 1967 edi- quickly treats pain. Transportation Safety Board pain from his injuries began stress. There are only theories ture to the war zones of Iraq tion of Military Medicine “It allows troops to reduce was assisting in the probe of to ease. about how, why and even and Afghanistan. A pilot pro- magazine about local physi- the number of narcotics they Friday’s crash. The bus had “My ribs feel numb now whether it might work. gram starting in March will cians who were allowed to take for pain, and have a bet- been taken to Kingman where and I feel it a little less in my Regardless, the ancient prepare 44 Air Force, Navy practice at a U.S. Army surgi- ter assessment of any under- investigators will scour it over hand,’’ Smith said, raising his Chinese practice has been and Army doctors to use cal hospital and administered lying brain injury they may the next week, department injured arm. “The pain isn’t as gradually catching on as a acupuncture as part of emer- acupuncture to Vietnamese have,’’ Pock said. “When spokesman Lt. James sharp. It’s maybe 50 percent pain treatment for troops gency care in combat and in patients. they’re on narcotics, you can’t Warriner said. better.’’ who come home wounded. frontline hospitals, not just Niemtzow started offering do that because they’re feel- Six people were pro- Acupuncture involves plac- Now the Air Force, which on bases back home. acupuncture in 1995 at ing the effects of the drugs.’’ nounced dead at the scene ing very thin needles at spe- runs the military’s only They will learn “battlefield McGuire Air Force Base in Niemtzow cautions that and a seventh died at a hospi- cific points on the body to try acupuncture clinic, is train- acupuncture,’’ a method New Jersey. Several years while acupuncture can be tal, said Cmdr. Dean Nyhart of to control pain and reduce ing doctors to take acupunc- Niemtzow developed in 2001 later, he became the first full- effective, it’s not a cure-all. the public safety department. The driver was among those in serious condition, he said. The passengers were www.magicvalley.com Chinese nationals who had Northern Idaho military recruiters flown from Shanghai to San Francisco and had most recently been in Las Vegas, having more success in down economy according to DPS. They left The family of Las Vegas early Friday for a HAYDEN (AP) — Military year, the Pentagon remains Gray told the Coeur d’Alene trip to the Grand Canyon and recruiters in northern Idaho under pressure to find a con- Press. were returning when the acci- say the tough economy is stant flow of recruits. The So he signed up to become Dwight Shaw dent occurred Friday on U.S. making it easier to find peo- Defense Department has a combat engineer. After ful- 93. ple to sign up. announced plans to boost filling his four-year obligation wants to thank everyone for all the Shanghai’s municipal gov- “For the quarter January the active duty Army by with the Marine Corps, he support, love, food, cards, fl owers, visits ernment contacted a U.S. through March, our goal was 65,000 to a total of 547,000 can rejoin or use his skills in travel agency for help in iden- 22,’’ said Sgt. 1st Class Joseph soldiers by next year, and the civilian work force. and donations to our church at this tifying the victims, the official Mason, commander for the grow the Marines from “He will get certified as a Xinhua News Agency said Army’s recruiting station in 175,000 to 202,000 by 2011. journeyman carpenter,’’ said diffi cult time. Special thanks to the Saturday. It said the bus was Hayden. “We have already Pvt. Jacob Gray, 19, just Marine Corps Sgt. Charles Radiation and Chemo Center & Hospice. carrying a driver and 15 peo- put in 17.’’ returned to northern Idaho Wahl. ple from a 20-member group. He said a shortage of jobs from three months of boot Wahl said it has been easier In Christian Love and Faith, There was no immediately has brought in more candi- camp with the Marine Corps for the Marines to meet their Susan Shaw & Families word on the identity of the dates, a trend reflected in in San Diego, Calif. quota because of good mar- 17th person on the bus. other parts of the nation. Before the Marines, he said keting as well as sales training The bus was traveling north While the services have he had a dead-end job load- for recruiters. on the four-lane highway — reported exceeding their ing trucks. the main route between recruiting goals in the past “I didn’t have a good job,’’ Phoenix and Las Vegas — YouYou can’t prepredictdict tthehe when it veered right, overcor- rected, crossed the median eeconomy.conomy. and rolled at least once before The family of Jerry Aiken wishes to extend stopping, Nyhart said. Warriner said the crash their heart-felt thanks to co-workers, CANCAN occurred on a “nice, clear But you day.’’ former patients, neighbors, friends and Several people at a nearby ppredictredict your montmonthlyhly diner rushed to the scene. family for their outpouring of love and Sheila Larsen, who works at support during this time of loss. MMedicareedicare Premiums. 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TWIN FALLS FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather Today: Scattered clouds. Highs, 30s. Today Tonight Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday City Hi Lo Prcp Tonight: A few clouds overhead. Lows, 20s. Boise 33 20 0.00” Tomorrow: A mix of sun and clouds. Highs, 30s. Burley 39 12 Trace Challis 44 8 0.00” Coeur d’ Alene 34 21 0.00” Idaho Falls 27 -1 Trace Jerome 28 11 0.00” Lewiston 46 40 0.00” Lowell 46 29 0.01” Malad not available BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST Partly cloudy Fair skies Scattered clouds Sunny Malta 43 21 0.00” A mix of sun and More clouds, Pocatello 31 5 Trace Today:A few clouds with cool conditions. Highs near 30. clouds chance of night light Rexburg 27 14 0.00” Tonight: Fair to mainly clear skies. Lows near 20. snow Salmon 28 3 0.00” Stanley 35 -7 0.00” Tomorrow: A few degrees warmer with partly cloudy skies. High 37 Low 26 38 / 23 39 / 22 40 / 28 41 / 27 Highs, 30s. ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS Barometric Sunrise and Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset IDAHO’S FORECAST Yesterday’s High 39 Yesterday 0.00” Yesterday’s Maximum 93% 6 pm barometer Today Sunrise: 7:52 AM Sunset: 5:52 PM Yesterday’s Low 20 Month to Date 0.56” Yesterday’s Minimum 61% Yesterday 30.18 in. Monday Sunrise: 7:51 AM Sunset: 5:53 PM SUN VALLEY, SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High/Low 37 / 19 Normal Month to Date 1.30” Today’s Maximum 78% Tuesday Sunrise: 7:49 AM Sunset: 5:55 PM The most recent cold front has left the region, but has Record High 56 in 2003 Year to Date 3.89” Today’s Minimum 67% Wednesday Sunrise: 7:48 AM Sunset: 5:56 PM brought in some chilly temperatures that will stay in Record Low -13 in 1985 Normal Year to Date 4.36” A water year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30 Thursday Sunrise: 7:47 AM Sunset: 5:57 PM Temperature & Precipitation valid through 5 pm yesterday place today. The weather will be dry today through at U. V. INDEX Coeur d’ least Tuesday. Moon Phases Moonrise Low Moderate High Alene Today Highs 20 to 25 Tonight’s Lows -1 to 9 and Moonset Forecasts and maps prepared by: Today Moonrise: 10:26 AM Moonset: none 29/24 BOISE The weather will not change much 3 on a day to day basis between now Monday Moonrise: 10:56 AM Moonset: 1:04 AM Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 25 The higher the index the Cheyenne, Wyoming Tuesday Moonrise: 11:34 AM Moonset: 2:19 AM and Tuesday. Expect a variety of First Qtr. Full Moon Last Qtr. New Moon more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com clouds, dry conditions and seasonal temperatures for this time of the REGIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST WORLD FORECAST Lewiston year. 38/31 Today Tomorrow Tuesday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Highs/Lows 37 to 42 / 25 to 30 City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Grangeville NORTHERN UTAH Boise 39 27 mc 40 26 pc 43 24 su Atlanta 61 41 pc 54 31 r Orlando 66 49 pc 67 48 th Acapulco 85 71 pc 86 72 pc Moscow 15 11 pc 18 16 pc 28/22 Bonners Ferry 28 22 c 33 24 c 38 26 su Atlantic City 43 35 pc 43 35 pc Philadelphia 46 29 pc 47 28 mc Athens 55 50 sh 60 51 sh Nairobi 79 51 sh 75 50 pc Dry, quiet weather Burley 31 21 pc 37 22 pc 45 21 su Baltimore 48 33 pc 43 28 r Phoenix 75 46 su 74 46 su Auckland 76 63 pc 77 57 r Oslo 28 24 pc 28 22 pc conditions are expected Challis 34 9 pc 28 12 pc 32 15 su Billings 36 21 sh 43 28 pc Portland, ME 36 27 mc 39 28 mc Bangkok 96 76 pc 95 77 pc Paris 3526pc 3927ls for the next several days Coeur d’ Alene 29 24 c 34 26 c 39 28 su Birmingham 63 44 pc 50 27 r Raleigh 60 37 su 58 34 r Beijing 38 24 pc 43 22 pc Prague 31 29 pc 34 33 ls in a row. Expect partly Elko, NV 38 21 pc 39 20 pc 40 23 su Boston 37 31 pc 41 31 mc Rapid City 31 10 w 37 20 mc Berlin 33 31 ls 34 33 pc Rio de Janeiro 85 68 sh 80 68 sh Eugene, OR 46 34 pc 49 42 fg 54 44 pc Charleston, SC 60 43 su 59 38 sh cloudy to variably cloudy Reno 50 26 pc 53 26 su Buenos Aires 83 62 pc 77 67 sh Rome 48 46 r 56 55 sh McCall Gooding 39 27 pc 40 24 pc 41 23 su Charleston, WV 52 34 pc 37 23 ls Sacramento 64 39 su 65 41 su Cairo 70 40 pc 75 45 pc Santiago 81 53 pc 81 53 pc skies. Grace 27 14 pc 30 12 pc 36 14 su Chicago 35 18 mc 25 12 ls St. Louis 42 22 pc 33 16 mc Dhahran 81 64 pc 73 59 pc Seoul 44 34 pc 47 33 r Salmon 28/11 Hagerman 40 25 pc 41 22 pc 42 21 su Cleveland 38 24 ls 31 18 ls St.Paul 28 4 ls 14 -3 ls Geneva 40 32 ls 37 33 r Sydney 83 66 pc 82 64 pc 36/10 Hailey 27 13 mc 33 13 mc 40 15 su Denver 3616mc4321su San Antonio 73 46 mc 64 34 pc Hong Kong 68 66 r 69 67 pc Tel Aviv 62 61 sh 64 62 pc Idaho Falls 23 15 pc 25 13 pc 34 16 pc Des Moines 34 17 pc 24 2 pc San Diego 69 52 fg 78 52 su Jerusalem 60 45 sh 68 44 pc Tokyo 4431pc 4634pc Kalispell, MT 31 18 c 34 24 c 35 27 pc Detroit 39 22 pc 32 15 ls San Francisco 69 50 su 70 51 su Johannesburg 76 61 sh 74 62 th Vienna 33 31 pc 34 34 r Jackpot 42 18 pc 43 18 su 41 19 su El Paso 66 32 pc 60 30 su Seattle 44 38 r 50 37 pc Kuwait City 76 55 sh 70 52 pc Warsaw 31 26 pc 31 29 pc Jerome 30 14 mc 36 14 mc 43 16 su Fairbanks -6 -21 mc -4 -24 mc Tucson 72 38 su 71 40 su London 34 29 pc 35 27 ls Winnipeg 29 6 ls 10 6 pc Caldwell Lewiston 38 31 mc 44 33 mc 48 35 su Fargo 23 -6 ls 3 -14 ls Washington, DC 51 34 pc 46 30 r Mexico City 67 40 pc 66 45 pc Zurich 35 27 pc 38 32 pc 41/25 Idaho Falls Malad City 31 15 pc 34 13 pc 40 15 su Honolulu 79 69 pc 77 65 pc Malta 28 18 pc 34 19 pc 42 18 su Houston 63 49 th 57 34 sh Boise Sun Valley 23/15 McCall 28 11 pc 28 12 mc 24 12 su Indianapolis 36 23 pc 31 17 ls TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP 39/27 34/4 Missoula, MT 33 20 mc 36 23 c 37 25 pc Jacksonville 64 41 su 63 36 sh Pocatello 30 19 pc 33 17 pc 39 19 su Kansas City 44 20 pc 35 15 pc -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Pocatello Portland, OR 45 35 mc 48 40 pc 52 42 pc Las Vegas 66 43 su 67 44 su Rupert Mountain Home 30/19 Rupert 31 23 pc 37 24 pc 45 23 su Little Rock 60 35 r 47 26 pc Cloudy 31/23 Rexburg 21 13 pc 23 10 pc 31 14 su Los Angeles 71 52 su 75 52 su 40/25 Richland, WA 40 26 pc 41 29 pc 38 30 pc Memphis 61 33 pc 42 26 mx Flurries Burley Rogerson 37 27 pc 38 24 pc 39 23 su Miami 69 59 sh 75 58 sh L Salmon 36 10 pc 30 13 pc 34 16 su Milwaukee 34 17 pc 25 14 ls Twin Falls 31/21 Fronts 37/26 Salt Lake City, UT 38 26 pc 39 26 pc 44 28 hz Nashville 59 35 pc 40 25 ls Spokane, WA 35 27 mc 38 29 mc 42 30 mc New Orleans 67 52 sh 60 36 sh Yesterday’s State Extremes: 46 at Lewiston Low: -7 at Stanley Stanley 30 2 pc 37 7 pc 35 3 su New York 43 32 pc 41 29 sh H Cold Sun Valley 34 4 pc 41 9 pc 39 5 su Oklahoma City 52 29 pc 49 24 su weather key: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, Yellowstone, MT 18 0 mc 25 7 c 34 12 pc Omaha 38 18 pc 27 14 pc mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, th-thunderstorm, w-wind Warm CANADIAN FORECAST Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow H Stationary GREGG MIDDLEKAUFF’S QUOTE OF THE DAY City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Calgary 28 15 ls 23 19 pc Saskatoon 26 16 pc 29 23 pc Cranbrook 22 19 pc 26 26 ls Toronto 33 22 pc 30 18 ls Valid to 6 p.m. today “Act as if what you do makes a Edmonton 34 17 ls 26 19 ls Vancouver 35 35 ls 40 37 r Occluded Kelowna 25 21 ls 30 28 ls Victoria 40 39 ls 47 39 r Yesterday’s National Extremes: difference. It does.” Lethbridge 34 17 ls 26 19 ls Winnipeg 29 6 ls 10 6 pc High: 83 at Riverside, Calif. Regina 26 13 ls 25 20 pc Low: -19 at Doe Lake, Minn. William James More Magic Valley weather at www.magicvalley.com/weather 1842-1910, Psychologist and Author Get up to date highway information at the Idaho Transportation Department’s Web site at 511.idaho.gov or call 888-432-7623 Change in distress beacons may Kentucky deploys full Guard for storm cleanup By Bruce Schreiner cerned about the lives and strand boaters and Betsy Taylor the safety of our people in dBOSTON (AP) — Like Associated Press writers their own homes,’’ Beshear callers dialing 911 and get- said, “and we need the man- ting no answer, boaters MAYFIELD, Ky. — Gov. power in some of the rural could end up stranded — or Steve Beshear deployed areas to go door-to-door and worse — if they haven’t every last one of his Army do a door-to-door canvass ... upgraded their emergency National Guardsmen on and make sure they’re OK.’’ distress beacons by this Saturday, with his state still Staff Sgt. Erick Duncan of weekend. But the improved reeling after a deadly ice Murray said he and his col- technology will speed res- storm encrusted it this week. leagues have been putting in cues and spare agencies More than half a million long shifts to open tree-lit- from many false alarms. homes and businesses, most tered roads. Duncan, who Beginning today, the of them in Kentucky, manned a chain saw, said he National Oceanic and remained without electricity expects the assignment to Atmospheric Administration from the Ozarks through last quite a while. will stop using its satellites to Appalachia, though temper- “It’s a mess and we’re just monitor the 121.5 MHz fre- atures creeping into the 40s in the city limits,’’ he said. quency used by older analog helped a swarm of utility “We’re not even out in the boater distress beacons. workers make headway. county yet. And there’s plen- NOAA and the U.S. Coast Finding fuel — heating oil ty of cities and counties to go Guard, which responds to along with gas for cars and to.’’ maritime distress calls, will generators — was another Thousands of people were AP photo instead limit their watch to struggle for those trying to staying in motels and shel- Vehicles drive near a power pole that fell on a sidewalk, in Paducah, Ky., on Saturday. newer digital signals coming tough it out at home, with ters, asked to leave their across the 406 MHz frequen- hospitals and other essential homes by authorities who least 11 in Kentucky, nine in Virginia and one in Ohio. In Kentucky, Beshear said cy. services getting priority over said emergency teams in Arkansas, six each in Texas Most were blamed on late Saturday that officials The signals come from members of the public. some areas were too and Missouri, three in hypothermia, traffic accidents believe the storm may have devices known as The addition of 3,000 sol- strapped to reach everyone Virginia, two each in and carbon monoxide poi- been responsible for as many Emergency Position diers and airmen makes in need of food, water and Oklahoma, Indiana and West soning. as 21 deaths. Indicating Radio Beacons, or 4,600 Guardsmen pressed warmth. The outages dis- EPIRBs. Signals to NOAA into service. 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TheT ofﬁ cial publication of Agri-Action 2009 (Employment ads are not included in this promotion.) For Additional Details log onto www.KMVT.com GOP governors press Congress to pass stimulus bill Opinion 4 Other views, Opinion 2 / Letters to the editor, Opinion 2-3 / Nation, Opinion 4 Opinion O SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: (208) 735-3223 [email protected] EDITORIAL Luna apportions the pain fairly in public school budget t’s raining, all right. Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna presented an education budget to the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Thursday that would have been Iunthinkable to his predeces- sors Marilyn Howard, Jerry Our view: It Evans and Del Engelking. Luna recommended cutting was a $62 million. Howard, Evans gruesome and Engelking — who presided over Idaho education public school Once I built during the recessions of 2001- spending plan 03, 1982-86 and 1973-75, respectively — never had to that Idaho work with a public school Superintendent budget that was smaller than the previous year’s. of Public a railroad The scope and depth of Instruction Tom Luna’s recommendations are Twin Falls Public Library startling. Support for building Luna put before More than 500 men — who were out of work — took to the streets of Twin Falls in March 1933 to protest foreclosure on their property. Franklin maintenance would be the Legislature Roosevelt was inaugurated as president that month, beginning the New Deal. reduced by one-third, state last week, but outlays for textbooks and sup- All three banks were shaken. Two failed in plies would be slashed, and reasonable teachers’ and administrators’ How Twin Falls survived late November and early December 1931; paychecks would take a hit. under the But it’s not that the state’s economic while not failing, Twin Falls Bank and Trust schools chief had a lot of circumstances. the Great Depression was closed for reorganization over a two- choices. Sixty-four cents of tion was further exacerbated every dollar the Idaho spends JIM GENTRY by the drought of 1933 when month period in late 1932. During that goes to education, and the recession is sapping tax the county had only 3.97 revenue at an escalating rate. inches of moisture. That time checks had to be cashed in smaller Lawmakers, who already forecast about $100 mil- Today’s economic turmoil problem continued in 1934. lion less revenue for next year than Gov. Butch Otter stimulates curiosity about With these disasters, jobs surrounding smaller towns. did, are not optimistic about January tax revenue fig- surviving in Twin Falls dur- were hard to find! Salaries ures that are coming. JFAC has already slashed more ing the early 1930s. were cut; gender and ethnic 1934, the AAA pumped over than 4 percent, about $150 million, from this year’s Although the boom of the tensions followed as married Once I built a railroad, I $670,000 into Twin Falls budget, and could do more. late 1920s temporarily insu- women with working hus- made it run, made it race farmers’ pockets through lated the city from the stock bands were asked to give up against time. subsidies for wheat, corn The superintendent was right to recommend using market crash of 1929, the their jobs. Competition Once I built a railroad; and sugar beets. Meanwhile some of education’s rainy day fund — $17 million — Depression devastated the developed between Mexican now it’s done. Brother, can the Production Credit to blunt the worse of the impact. Perhaps it’s time to area in 1931 when the value and American-born “white” you spare a dime? Association, organized by consider tapping some of the $40 million that would of agricultural crops laborers for harvesting jobs. Once I built a tower, up counties, provided loans to remain. dropped 49.4 percent from After fewer car and truck to the sun, brick, and rivet, farmers. By July 1935 the Luna’s spending blueprint — backed by Otter — two years earlier. The Twin registrations in 1932 provid- and lime; average local PCA loan was mostly gets the priorities right, and we’re inclined to Falls County Potato Growers ed less money for the county Once I built a tower, now $1,313. agree with state Sen. Jim Hammond, a former princi- Association organized in budget, money for the coun- it’s done. Brother, can you At the same time Civil pal, that retaining teachers should be a priority. August 1931 to better market ty fair was dropped. spare a dime? Conservation Corp men “I can live without the new textbooks for a year or its products. During farm- Marriage and divorces came to the Porcupine foreclosure auctions some declined. Seemingly people — “Brother Can You Spare Springs Camp in the South two or the computer replacements or other equip- neighbors refused to bid, so could not afford to marry or a Dime?” by Yip Harburg Hills in June 1933. Later Rock ment purchases,” the Post Falls Republican said. “But a team of horses sold for get a divorce. Library use and Jay Gorey Creek Camp would be devel- I can’t live without the people.” $1.50 only to be returned to increased! oped as well. That local com- Our biggest concern is the cuts’ impact on small the original owner. As in the past, mining removed from legislative and panies received contracts to school districts. “Larger districts have larger budgets,” All three banks were shak- increased in the Snake River county offices. Roosevelt feed the men provided eco- JFAC Co-Chairman Dean Cameron, R-Rupert, said. en. Two failed in late Canyon as other jobs defeated Hoover 6,339 to nomic stimulation. The Civil “They have more cushion by which they can handle November and early declined. 4,788 in the county. Works Administration pro- some of the reductions.” December 1931; while not Citizens switched from the The New Deal impacted vided jobs, but matching We don’t see how a lot of smaller Idaho districts can failing, Twin Falls Bank and Republican Party to the Twin Falls almost immedi- funds had to be provided survive cutbacks of this magnitude without combin- Trust was closed for reorga- Democrats, already voting ately. The Agricultural from state governments. ing services with other districts — or consolidating nization over a two-month for Democrat C. Ben Ross for Adjustment Act sought to John E. Hayes, who played period in late 1932. During governor in 1930. Two years restore farm purchasing such a key role in surveying the districts themselves. The day is fast approaching that time checks had to be later, with many new regis- power to where it existed the Twin Falls townsite in when high operating costs and duplicated infrastruc- cashed in smaller surround- tered voters, all Republicans between 1909-1914. Between ture will be luxuries we can’t afford. ing smaller towns! The situa- except William Borah were May 1933 and December See RAILROAD, Opinion 3 As we’ve said before editorially, cuts should be made in ways that will be easier to restore when the economy improves. Grim as they are, Luna’s recommendations make that possible. Declining an invitation to offer free advertising Ten steps ast week a fellow development, how much pay their bills, which don’t 1. Reduce discretionary money the state gives to school districts by named Ron sent in a 132 public money a local pol include salaries for 100 of the amount the state distributes for maintenance. letter to the editor AIRFIELD blew on a long lunch at a your neighbors and cover- Savings: $20.825 million L F covering his funny com- resort hotel, or why the age of news and events in 2. Eliminate state reimbursement for field trips, repair trips, test-driv- ments about a television ad ST. WEST police took little Johnny off your community. In fact, I ing and bus driver training. for a Web site that runs to jail last week. All of that have it on good authority Savings: $2.5 million James G. 3. Don’t allow high-density school districts to use a cost-per-mile “free” employment ads. information is now available that their money goes to Los provision in the cap for student transportation funding. The fact that Ron man- Wright both in print, and at Angeles, where it is spent on Savings: $1.7 million aged to mention the name www.magicvalley.com, you fast cars, cocaine and hook- 4. Reduce the administrative staff allowance. of said Web site three times know. ers. Savings: $3.924 million in two paragraphs makes small. I see a lot of people Here’s the deal: The Times- I can anticipate the snarky 5. Eliminate Early Retirement Incentive Program for teachers. me suspect that he was try- during the course of a day so News, which includes our comments that this column Savings: $4 million ing to do some guerilla mar- I guess I will just carry a Web site, will generate when it’s post- 6. Freeze the experience movement on the teachers’ salary grid for keting — a technique for copy and let them read what www.Magicvalley.com, is a ed on our Web site, which is one year, which will affect about 23 percent of teachers. generating word-of-mouth you feel is unacceptable to BUSINESS. We do a lot of www.magicvalley.com, by Savings: $6.13 million without having to pay for print. YOU HAVE A NICE things in the name of public the way. Some people out 7. Reduce base salaries for all school personnel by the equivalent ads or promotion — much DAY.” service, but we have to turn there think life would be just of three work days. in the way that I might Ouch. a profit to stay alive and peachy if there were no Savings: $15.153 million make repeated gratuitous Ron, it seems, HAS every ad on that “free” site independent news organiza- 8. Reduce discretionary funds by the amount school districts are references to our own Web FOUND ME OUT! takes money out of our tions to afflict the comfort- required to match for textbooks, and then relieve the districts of site, www.magicvalley.com, I am, indeed, afraid — budget. able and comfort the afflict- the state requirement to provide such matching funds. in a column. afraid that I’ll have to tell a Ron, if you think I’m being ed, or to present facts that Savings: $3.317 million I bounced Ron’s letter young sportswriter with two unfair to reject your letter might run counter to their 9. Reduce state funding for textbooks by 40 percent. back to him, explaining that kids and a mortgage that he try this experiment: Go own political bias. Savings: $3.8 million it’s against our policy to run no longer has a job, and down to Albertsons and tell But even if you think this 10. Reduce funding for classroom supplies from $350 to $300 per letters that are essentially then tell a lot of parents why them you want to set up a is a lousy newspaper and classroom teacher per year. Savings: $781,000 free advertising for our com- we don’t have anyone to booth near the bakery and journalists in general are a Total: $62 million petition. We don’t even cover Johnny’s basketball give away coupons for free bad lot, look deep in your accept paid ads from our game anymore. bread at Smith’s, just heart and ask yourself if you competition. And, eventually, someone because you think it would would be better off with no Ron was not amused. His would have to tell the 100- be a real hoot. What do you news at all. response: odd full-time employees of think the store manager Then visit www.magicval- “You must be afraid of the Times-News that they would say to you? ley.com for all the latest. something. A humorous let- don’t have jobs anymore. Of And do you think that Brad Hurd . . . . publisher Steve Crump . . . . Opinion editor ter making fun of your ‘com- course, if that happens there your “free” ad site is really Times-News (and The members of the editorial board and writers of petition’ is not acceptable. I won’t be anyone around to free? They offer some free- www.magicvalley.com) editorials are Brad Hurd, James G. Wright, no (sic) that censoring is a tell the general public why bies to get people to visit the Editor James G.Wright may Steve Crump, Bill Bitzenburg and Ruth S. Pierce. big part of the newspaper their taxes just went way up site, but they charge for be reached at 208-735-3255 industry whether big or to pay for someone else’s other ads. That’s how they or [email protected]. Opinion 2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 OPINION Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho OTHER VIEWS Here’s what Idaho executives appointed by a more caring President Obama. newspapers are Though some environmentalists are wary of some deci- saying about ... sions in his home state of ... Otter and the Colorado and as a U.S. senator, Interior Secretary Ken local-option tax Salazar is expected to attack and reverse many of the Bush Idaho Statesman policies and decisions that trampled on decades of envi- Well, this doesn’t clarify ronmental progress. As much — and apparently, Colorado’s Natural Resources that’s the way Gov. Butch director and state attorney Otter likes it. general, he created an envi- In the “lost” passage of his ronmental crimes unit and a Jan. 12 State of the State sweeping land conservation address, Otter expresses sup- say — before the language tive session seems plenty carries a maximum life term. years and lifetime parole program. The League of port for local-option taxes. was pulled from his speech: appropriate. It beats keeping • Five years for sexual thereafter. To others, he fails Conservation Voters scores But his wording is so vague “I also encourage you to everybody guessing ... abuse of a child younger than to recognize nuance, seeing him as a 100 percent sup- that people on both sides of come together in agreement 16. The maximum penalty is little difference between cate- porter. the debate disagree about that cities and counties must ... punishing pedophiles 25 years. gories of sexual abuse. ... Salazar wants to end the what Otter means. have the option — with the Both mandatory minimum Either way, the question Bush-instigated antipathy We enjoy a good mystery, consent of voters — to pro- Post Register, Idaho Falls sentencing laws would comes down to where toward environmental but this isn’t the time or the vide financially for their own require lengthy periods of you give the benefit of the scientists and restore their place. The local-option issue community infrastructure Three years ago, Paul Steed heavily supervised parole doubt ... leading roles in is confused and contentious needs. If local folks in a given of Pocatello persuaded a upon release ... policymaking. One example enough — and would do with jurisdiction want to impose a unanimous Idaho Legislature Judges have handed Steed ... new sheriff in town that has wildlife groups a little clarity from (Otter). tax on themselves, they to strip away a statute of limi- all the arguments he needs to ecstatic is his announcement The debate isn’t about should have that opportuni- tations law protecting limit their authority. Seventh Idaho Mountain Express, that the effect of climate whether to allow local option ty. pedophiles from criminal District Judge Brent Moss ini- Ketchum change on wildlife needs to — voter-approved sales taxes “We must not let our own prosecution once their vic- tially ordered sexual molester be considered ... that could pay for public views cloud our commitment tims reached the age of 23. Michael Nef to a six-month Second only to the Extraction industries that transit, roads or other pur- to self-determination and Two years ago, Steed stay at Idaho’s minimum- appalling human rights abus- found easy going with ... poses. The debate is a rerun enabling people to be the advanced the cause of justice security prison at es involved in kidnapping Interior Secretaries Gale of last year’s local-option architects of their own des- by holding institutions and Cottonwood ... a subsequent and torture of Muslim Norton and Dirk Kempthorne impasse. Local governments tiny.“ individuals responsible when investigation ... found Moss ... detainees, the Bush-Cheney will find no such rubber- and transit advocates want to Let’s see. Last session Otter children in their care were lenient in 90 percent of his administration’s violence to stamp mentality in ... Salazar. simply pass a law allowing insisted on an amendment. abused ... pedophile cases. Even the the land and environment Salazar’s other major mis- local option. Some key legis- This year, he isn’t — at least Steed is back before the toughest judges in eastern remains as its most abom- sion is to enforce integrity ... lators ... want to lock local- in these remarks. So has 2009 Legislature. This time, Idaho sent pedophiles to inable act of betrayal of the at the scandalized depart- option language into the Otter changed his mind? however, his proposals prison no more than 58 per- public interest. ment. Though only a small Constitution. An amendment He’s not saying ... Otter will involve a series of agonizing cent of the time. Western states, which have part of Interior’s 67,000- passed the House but stalled continue to sit out the trade-offs. Still being written, Where’s the deterrent in endured so many of these employee force was involved, in the Senate. debate, spokesman Jon his bills call for serving at that? harsh policies, can rejoice some 20 workers managing Last year, Otter sided with Hanian said ... but reserves least: To some, Steed’s bill doesn’t that the Interior Department oil royalties were found to the House and preferred an the right to weigh in “when • Seven years in prison for go far enough. In Florida, and Environmental have been involved in drug, amendment. This year? it’s appropriate.“ lewd conduct with a minor Jessica’s law carries a manda- Protection Agency are in the sex and bribes with firms Here’s what Otter meant to Three weeks into a legisla- younger than 16. The offense tory minimum sentence of 25 hands of more responsible they supposedly oversaw ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t trade freedom in sheep’s clothing. Obama must do something for security DEE YEAMAN Albion There is a moral paradox that lies within the structure Geithner is not qualified of modern economics. Those who argue against To Sen. Mike Crapo: about health care now capitalism emphasize that it I see you voted yes on is based on selfish individu- Timothy Geithner for he whole world is in temporary expenses of his net, especially with regard alism and, therefore, they United States Treasury sec- recession. But the stimulus plan shouldn’t to health care. assume that it lacks any retary. This man could not T United States is the change that calculation. And Obama really, really moral integrity whatsoever even fill out a TurboTax and only wealthy country in PAUL Second, some people in doesn’t want to repeat the when, in reality, the hope for you voted for him to be in which the economic catas- Obama’s circle may be argu- mistakes of Bill Clinton, personal gain is the motiva- control of all that Monopoly trophe will also be a health KRUGMAN ing that health care reform whose health care push tion that produces the inno- money the government is care catastrophe — in which isn’t a priority right now, in failed politically partly vation to create new prod- printing. So I guess it is OK millions of people will lose the face of economic crisis. because he moved too slow- ucts and services that bene- with you for certain citizens their health insurance along But helping families pur- ly: by the time his adminis- fit all. While socialism may, not to pay taxes. So if I do with their jobs, and there- chase health insurance as tration was ready to submit on the surface, appear to not pay my taxes for the fore lose access to essential Many independent forecasts part of a universal coverage legislation, the economy take the high moral ground, next four years, could I get care. are even more pessimistic. plan would be at least as was recovering from reces- with the concept of sharing one of those “Get Out Of Jail Which raises a question: Why, then, aren’t we hear- effective a way of boosting sion and the sense of the wealth, socialism, in Free” cards too, like Why has the Obama admin- ing more about ensuring the economy as the tax urgency was fading. application, robs the indi- Geithner? istration been silent, at least health care access? Let me breaks that make up rough- One more thing. There’s a vidual of the incentive to I also would like to know so far, about one of address three arguments ly a third of the stimulus populist rage building in produce until, all too soon, when we the taxpaying citi- President Obama’s key that I suspect Obama is plan — and it would have this country, as Americans there is no wealth to be zens will be receiving our promises during last year’s hearing against moving on the added benefit of directly see bankers getting huge shared. stock certificates for AIG, campaign — the promise of health care, and explain helping families get through bailouts while ordinary citi- In my lifetime, I have seen Citigroup, Fannie Mae, guaranteed health care for why they’re wrong. the crisis, ending one of the zens suffer. the effects of nationalized Freddie Mac, plus the many all Americans? First, some people are major sources of Americans’ I agree with administra- education standards which other recipients that you as Let’s talk about the mag- arguing that a major expan- current anxiety. tion officials who argue that have taken from local juris- a U.S. senator does not even nitude of the looming sion of health care access Finally — and this is, I these financial bailouts are dictions the ability to have a clue where the TARP health care disaster. would just be too expensive suspect, the real reason for necessary. But I also agree choose what they feel is in (Troubled Asset Relief Just about all economic right now, given the vast the administration’s health with Barney Frank, the the best interest of their Program) monies are going. forecasts, including those of sums we’re about to spend care silence — there’s the chairman of the House children. We have heard the I really think the name the Obama administration’s trying to rescue the econo- political argument that this Financial Services rumblings of national should be changed to own economists, say that my. is a bad time to be pushing Committee, who argues that health care for quite some Community Chest, better we’re in for a prolonged But research sponsored by fundamental health care aid to bankers has to be time. Now we hear of yet TARP (Take Advantage period of very high unem- the Commonwealth Fund reform, because the nation’s linked to a strengthening of nationalizing the banking Raping Population). ployment. And high unem- shows that achieving uni- attention is focused on the the social safety net, so that and auto industry, which By the way I way, I own ployment means a sharp versal coverage with a plan economic crisis. But if histo- Americans can see that the would allow someone to Boardwalk and Park Place, rise in the number of similar to Obama’s cam- ry is any guide, this argu- government is ready to help mandate to a greater degree Marvin Gardens and Americans without health paign proposals would add ment is precisely wrong. everyone, not just the rich who has access to capital Pennsylvania Avenue, and I insurance. “only” about $104 billion to Don’t take my word for it. and powerful. and what kind of cars we really need a bailout, too. After the economy federal spending in 2010 — Rahm Emanuel, the White The bottom line, then, is will drive rather than letting Can you help me? I need a slumped at the beginning of not a small sum, of course, House chief of staff, has that this is no time to let the market determine which spa vacation, a new compa- this decade, 5 million peo- but not large compared declared that “you never campaign promises of guar- products succeed or fail. It ny jet and my office needs ple joined the ranks of the with, say, the tax cuts in the want a serious crisis to go to anteed health care be quiet- may sound like some futur- to be redecorated! You can uninsured — and that was Obama stimulus plan. waste.” Indeed. FDR was ly forgotten. It is, instead, a istic poli-sci-fi movie but send my shares to the above with the unemployment It’s true that the cost of able to enact Social Security time to put the push for what next, the “Fashion address. I will expect a real rate peaking at only 6.3 per- universal health care will be in part because the Great universal care front and Police.” answer, Do not reply with a cent. This time the Obama a continuing expense, Depression highlighted the center. It’s a sad day when “We form letter. Now I have to go administration says that reaching far into the future. need for a stronger social the People” are willing to write Sen. James E. Risch even with its stimulus plan, But that has always been safety net. And the current Paul Krugman is a colum- give up freedom for what and thank him for voting no unemployment will reach 8 true, and Obama has always crisis presents a real oppor- nist for The New York Times. some deem to be security. on Timothy Geithner. percent, and that it will stay claimed that his health care tunity to fix the gaping holes Write to him a Don’t be fooled by the out- JUDY McDONALD above 6 percent until 2012. plan was affordable. The that remain in that safety [email protected]. ward appearance of a wolf Twin Falls

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Senators and counting on the spending to help keep governors have broken with their GOP their states afloat. colleagues in Congress and are push- representatives get only some credit for the This past week the bipartisan ing for passage of President Barack expenditures, and they have to pay the bill.’’ National Governors Association called Obama’s economic aid plan that on Congress to quickly pass the plan. would send billions to states for edu- — Clyde Frazier, professor of political science “States are facing fiscal conditions cation, public works and health care. at Meredith College in North Carolina not seen since the Great Depression Their state treasuries drained by the — anticipated budget shortfalls are financial crisis, governors would wel- Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, the combination of tax cuts and new expected in excess of $200 billion,’’ the come the money from Capitol Hill, Republican vice chairman of the spending. The president’s goal is to NGA statement said. where GOP lawmakers are more skep- National Governors Association, create or preserve 3 million to 4 mil- Clyde Frazier, a professor of political tical of Obama’s spending priorities. planned to be in Washington on lion jobs. science at Meredith College in North AP file photo The 2008 GOP vice presidential Monday to urge the Senate to approve Republicans led by House Minority Carolina, said it wasn’t politically Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas listens to nominee, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the plan. Leader John Boehner of Ohio com- inconsistent for Republican governors tough economic news during a planned to meet in Washington this “As the executive of a state experi- plained that the plan is laden with pet and members of Congress to part meeting of the Emergency Board in weekend with Senate Republican encing budget challenges, Gov. projects and will not yield the jobs or ways on the stimulus plan. Montpelier, Vt., in January 2008. leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky Douglas has a different perspective on stimulate the economy in the way “For governors, it’s free money — Douglas is one of a number of and other senators to press for her the situation than congressional Obama has promised. they get the benefits and they don’t Republican governors who have state’s share of the package. Republicans,’’ said Douglas’ deputy The measure faces GOP opposition have to pay the costs of raising the rev- broken with their GOP colleagues in Florida Gov. Charlie Crist worked chief of staff, Dennise Casey. in the Senate, where it will be up for a enues,’’ Frazier said. “Senators and the phones last week with members of Not a single Republican voted with vote in the week ahead. representatives get only some credit Congress and are pushing for his state’s congressional delegation, the majority last week when the But states are coping with severe for the expenditures, and they have to approval of President Barack including House Republicans. House approved Obama’s $819 billion budget shortfalls and mounting costs pay the bill.’’ Obama’s stimulus plan.

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IRGINIA AP photo W. V From left, United Auto Workers family members Mike Green, Rollin Green and Richard Green stand in front of UAW Local 652 in Reporting low fuel, plane Lansing, Mich., in December. Over seven decades, the Green family has poured nearly 300 years into building Chevys, Olds, crashes in snowstorm Buicks and Cadillacs. KENOVA — Federal offi- 5JTKPMKPIIKCPVU cials said Saturday a small plane struggled to stay on Ford, GM and Chrysler once Will family’s latest generation course in snowy weather and dominated the auto market. Today, they account for less than its pilot reported being low half the sales and a retracting on fuel before it crashed in work force. West Virginia, killing all six on of auto workers be its last? Auto Market Share board. U.S. Big Three International The twin-engine Piper PA- 26.3% 54.1% By Sharon Cohen “It’s tough,’’ he says, studying a 34’s pilot issued a mayday Associated Press writer photo of four generations of Greens call on the radio Friday after- (and GM workers) as he sits in the noon reporting it was low on LANSING, Mich. — As a 10-year- office of his father, the president of 73.7% 45.9% fuel shortly before witnesses 1993 2008 old, Rollin Green was awestruck United Auto Workers Local 652. “It’s said it struck a power line when he saw the line of hulking always been the family business. A U.S. auto Industry employment and crashed in a wooded orange-and-silver robotic arms great-paying job, with great benefits, 1.2 million workers area near the Ohio and swinging with rhythmic precision close to home. It was pretty much 1.13 Kentucky state lines. during his first visit to an auto plant. everything I ever wanted. ... It’s pro- 0.8 The plane was destroyed, But something impressed him even vided me with whatever I had grow- 0.7 National Transportation more: ing up.’’ 0.4 Safety Board investigator His dad worked there. Rollin started working for GM Brian Rayner said. Investi- 0 As a fifth grader, Rollin didn’t day- straight out of high school. With 1999 2008 gators have not identified dream about becoming a baseball overtime and night shifts, he earned any of the plane’s occupants, player or an astronaut. He wanted to $37,000 in about nine months. Four SOURCE: CAR research AP nor determined the flight’s be an autoworker. Just like his father, years later, he bought a four-bed- origin or destination. Mike. room house. Now 23, he still holds takes of the past — even as One sign And grandfather, Richard. And out hope of returning — hope that they acknowledge they’re not of the times: great-grandfather, Kenneth. “things turn around. I’d like to be surprised by the latest turn of UAW member- C ALIFORNIA And grandmother, Janice. And there to see it happen.’’ events. ship, which peaked at 1.5 million in step-grandmother, Connie. And The next few months, he figures, “It’s been coming a long time, I saw 1979, was about 465,000 by the end Google users get bogus aunt, Cindy. And great uncles, Bob will determine his future — as well as it 25 years ago,’’ declares Richard of 2007 — the first drop below a half- warning on searches and Tom, among others. that of GM. Green, who spent nearly 40 years at million since World War II. Over seven decades and four gen- GM and the UAW before retiring in As the Big Three slashed their work MOUNTAIN VIEW — erations, the Greens have together 1993. force by about 40 percent — to Computer users doing Google poured nearly 300 years into build- The story of the Green family “There’s enough blame to go 241,000 — from 2001 to 2007, foreign searches during a nearly one- ing Chevys, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, offers a glimpse into the ups and around,’’ the 73-year-old says, automakers in the United States hour period Saturday morn- Pontiacs and Cadillacs. They’ve downs of the American auto industry choosing his words carefully. “The boosted employment by nearly a ing were greeted with disturb- shared holidays, deer hunting trips, over a half-century — from symbol quality dropped. We lost the loyalty third, to more than 113,000, according but erroneous messages even the same 160 acres of land 25 of the nation’s industrial might to the of the customers. They stand for the ing to the Center for Automotive that every site turned up in miles away (they jokingly call it brink of collapse. national anthem, but they’re not as Research. the results might be harmful. ‘Green Acres’). They’ve traveled the The Greens were around when GM patriotic as they should be. A lot of While 2008 was a disastrous year The company blamed the same path with almost clockwork was on top of the world, when people will wave the flag ... but not all around for the auto industry, GM mistake on human error and precision — making a beeline from Toyotas and Hondas were not yet a buy an American-made car. If they marked its centennial in a sea of red apologized for any inconven- high school graduation to a General fixture on the nation’s highways. can save 2 cents on an item made in ink: Shares plunged 87 percent. ience caused to users and site Motors plant. They built Cutlasses, Skylarks and China, they’ll save that 2 cents.’’ More than $21 billion in losses owners whose pages were Through layoffs and strikes, births Grand Ams, they bought Camaros His wife, Connie, another former were recorded in the first three quar- incorrectly labeled. and deaths, boom times and bust, and Silverados, their union grew GM worker, sees the problem ters of the year. The glitch occurred the family survived — and thrived — stronger, their paychecks got bigger. through a wider lens. “Being a blue-collar worker in a between 7:30 a.m. and 8:25 thanks to autos. But they were there, too, when the “I wish I could come up with some highly competitive environment is a.m. MST, Google Inc. said in Until now. energy crisis took hold, the demand magic solution to start building not a very pleasant place to be in a an explanation on its compa- With GM’s future uncertain — the for smaller cars increased, foreign things here...,’’ she says. “Steel’s gone. world that has gone flat,’’ says ny blog. Anyone who did a automaker received $13.4 billion in automakers started building plants Textile’s gone. And now autos.’’ Douglas Baird, a University of Google search during that rescue loans and faces a Feb. 17 in this country — and buying Not quite. Chicago Law School professor and time likely saw the message restructuring plan deadline — Rollin American lost its luster. The auto industry still employs bankruptcy specialist who follows “This site may harm your Green may represent the end of the Today, as GM fights for survival, hundreds of thousands of workers in the industry. computer” accompanying line. the Greens are emblematic of so this country, with much of the “Auto assembly-line jobs don’t put every search result, the com- He was recently laid off from the many autoworkers who worry about growth coming from foreign carmak- you on the trajectory to the middle pany said. Cadillac plant. the future and mull over the mis- ers based in the nonunion South. class anymore.’’ — The Associated Press Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho WORLD Sunday, February 1, 2009 Opinion 5

A street sign naming St. Paul’s Square It’s a catastrophe for the without an apostrophe is seen in Birmingham, England, Thursday. The city’s government has apostrophe in Britain decided to stop using apostrophes in its place names in Britain. Its street signs, saying City of Birmingham bans main mapping agency, they are confusing, Ordnance Survey, which pro- old fashioned and vides data for emergency punctuation mark from signs services, takes its informa- interfere with modern tion from local governments GPS systems. By Meera Selva the monarchy. and each one is free to decide Associated Press writer “Apostrophes denote pos- how it uses punctuation. AP photo sessions that are no longer LONDON — On the streets accurate, and are not need- of Birmingham, the queen’s ed,’’ he said. “More impor- English is now the queens tantly, they confuse people. If Sign up to receive breaking news e-mails NEED HELP WITH YOUR English. I want to go to a restaurant, I England’s second-largest don’t want to have an A-level and stay up-to-date on everything going on WINTER HEATING BILL? city has decided to drop (high school diploma) in apostrophes from all its English to find it.’’ in your hometown. Online at street signs, saying they’re But grammarians say apos- confusing and old-fashioned. trophes enrich the English But some purists are down- language. www.magicvalley.com right possessive about the “They are such sweet-look- punctuation mark. ing things that play a crucial It seems that Birmingham role in the English language,’’ officials have been taking a said Marie Clair of the Plain hammer to grammar for English Society, which cam- years, quietly dropping apos- paigns for the use of simple Headaches Hurt!! trophes from street signs English. “It’s always worth Helping people. Changing Lives since the 1950s. Through the taking the effort to under- decades, residents have fre- stand them, instead of ignor- let me help... quently launched spirited ing them.’’ MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST! campaigns to restore the Mullaney claimed apostro- missing punctuation to signs phes confuse GPS units, Kathleen McKay, DC (At No Cost to You) denoting such places as “St. including those used by Chiropractic Physician Pauls Square’’ or “Acocks emergency services. But Green.’’ Jenny Hodge, a spokes- 777 Addison Avenue This week, the council woman for satellite naviga- Low Income Home Energy made it official, saying it was tion equipment manufactur- 734-2343 banning the punctuation er TomTom, said most users Saturday Appointments Available Assistance Program mark from signs in a bid to of their systems navigate end the dispute once and for through Britain’s sometime November-March all. confusing streets by entering Councilor Martin a postal code rather than a Mullaney, who heads the street address. You may also qualify for our city’s transport scrutiny com- She said that if someone mittee, said he decided to act preferred to use a street WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE after yet another inter- name — with or without an PROGRAM minable debate into whether apostrophe — punctuation “Kings Heath,’’ a wouldn’t be an issue. By the Which provides energy eﬃ cient materials Birmingham suburb, should time the first few letters of the The Canyon Experience to keep your home warm in the winter be rewritten with an apostro- street were entered, a list of phe. matching choices would pop and cool in the summer. “I had to make a final deci- up and the user would (Cut game piece) sion on this,’’ he said Friday. choose the destination. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE “We keep debating apostro- A test by The Associated phes in meetings and we Press backed this up. In a PROGRAMS & OTHER SERVICES CALL: have other things to do.’’ search for London street St. 330 Canyon Crest Drive, TOLL-FREE: --- Mullaney hopes to stop Mary’s Road, the name public campaigns to restore popped up before the apos- Twin Falls 7339392 TWIN FALLS – -/- the apostrophe that would trophe had to be entered. (Turn N. from Poleline at Les Schwab Tire) NORTHERN COUNTIES – - tell passers-by that “Kings There is no national body Beautiful Setting Heath’’ was once owned by responsible for regulating Smoke Free Environment MINI-CASSIA – -

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Klapper understandably foul mood. rights lawyer and Matt Moore In a corner hang photos of four Stanislav Markelov, Associated Press writers reporters he has lost in the past in Sevastopol, eight years — one beaten to death, DAVOS, Switzerland — Ukraine, on Monday. one allegedly poisoned, two shot — Global leaders had a simple the most recent on Jan. 19. Anastasia Baburova, message for the world on It’s not easy to put a paper out a reporter for Novaya Saturday: Keep trading. these days, Muratov says. Gazeta newspaper If nations instead choose “There’s usually a lot of jokes, was accompanying to barricade their economies laughing, talk about ideas. But our Markelov when they behind new commercial bar- batteries are totally spent,’’ says were fatally shot by riers, they risk making the Muratov, 47, billows of pipe smoke global economic crisis even a masked assassin filling the long pauses. “How can worse, leaders said. there be any sort of (normal) frame on a street near the “Trade is the best econom- of mind when a journalist is being Kremlin. ic stimulus,’’ said Doris buried?’’ AP photo Leuthard, the Swiss econom- That journalist was Anastasia ics minister who hosted trade Baburova, a 25-year-old cub ing New Newspaper — is a rare sur- In the latest killing, it appears write about the security services. We chiefs from the world’s most reporter. She and a human rights vivor. lawyer Stanislav Markelov, who spe- don’t write about corruption. ... We powerful countries on the lawyer were shot execution-style by Its most high-profile loss was cialized in defending Chechens, don’t write about fascism.’’ sidelines of the World a masked man with a silenced pistol Anna Politkovskaya, a reporter who environmentalists and human Yulia Latynina, a radio show host Economic Forum. as they walked together a few blocks savaged the Kremlin for its conduct rights activists, was the primary tar- and Novaya Gazeta columnist who Their talks, however, from the Kremlin. of the war on Chechen separatists. get and Baburova may have been is relentlessly critical of Putin, offered no renewed hopes for In a country considered one of the Her shooting outside her Moscow killed after she tried to intervene. blames fascist gangs for the killings a long-awaited deal in the most dangerous for journalists, no apartment in 2006 provoked world- Many at Novaya Gazeta are con- and accuses police agencies and Doha round of trade talks Russian newspaper has suffered like wide condemnation and major vinced that nationalist or fascist security forces of sympathizing or that many see as a necessary Novaya Gazeta. In a country where embarrassment for the Kremlin. groups are behind the latest attacks even cooperating with them. bulwark against the threat of most media have been cowed into Three Chechens — two brothers and the paper’s own blog is full of Like Politkovskaya, her name economic protectionism, submission, no other newspaper and a former police officer — are on anonymous postings celebrating appears regularly on death lists cir- which devastated the world publishes such probing investiga- trial but the prosecution is not offer- the killings. Others suspect the culating on the Internet. Is she during the Great Depression. tive articles and acid commentary ing a motive or identifying any mas- involvement of security agencies, afraid? Latynina demurs, saying: The meeting did not pro- about government corruption, termind, leading Novaya Gazeta and citing past incidents when Novaya “The Kremlin doesn’t need another duce a timeframe for action police-state politics and Chechnya others to claim the trial is a cover- Gazeta’s phones were tapped or in Politkovskaya.’’ in the Doha talks, now in war abuses. up. Putin has claimed the killing was 2000, when its computer hard drives Vera Chelysheva, who writes for their eighth year with no “Every two or three years, we lose hatched abroad to discredit Russia. were stolen. the paper’s Web site, says most completion in sight. someone,’’ says Elena The paper’s first fatality, in 2000, Novaya Gazeta writers and editors Russians are indifferent to the mur- Hundreds of anti-capital- Kostyuchenko, a 21-year-old inves- was Igor Domnikov, who wrote have attended self-defense classes ders. ist, anti-globalization pro- tigative writer for the paper. “But about regional corruption. He was and keep their notes hidden or “This is a country that lived testers in Geneva violently you just have to write, write, write attacked with a hammer. Seven stored on secure computer servers. through the gulag camps, through rebutted the free trade argu- and keep writing. You have to.’’ members of a criminal gang were Some use pseudonyms. At least one Stalin, they know how to kill people. ment, lobbing bottles at riot Some 16 journalists have died in convicted of his murder in 2007. The has bodyguards because of death That’s why no one is taking to the police, who responded with contract-style slayings or under sus- lead defendant claimed a regional threats. Others take precautions streets in protest,’’ she says. “This is tear gas and water cannons. picious circumstances in Russia governor had Domnikov killed for they won’t discuss. Alexander a country that’s forgetting its histo- The Geneva protest — about since 2000. Many more have been criticizing him. The governor was Lebedev, a billionaire ex-lawmaker ry.’’ five hours by train from the assaulted or threatened. not charged. who is part-owner of the paper, is Founded in 1993, Novaya gathering of 2,500 business Under Vladimir Putin, who In 2003, Yury Shchekochikhin demanding that authorities allow its Gazeta is published thrice- and political leaders in Davos became president in 2000 and now died of a severe allergic reaction, but reporters to carry guns. weekly and its circulation has — had been peaceful until is prime minister, the TV networks colleagues claimed he was poi- Not all the paper’s staff support climbed to 270,000, — less than police blocked a crowd from watched by most Russians were soned. Shchekochikhin, 53, wrote the idea. Muratov, the editor, does. the state-run or pro-Kremlin entering the city center. taken over by the state, their news about high-level corruption and “Either we defend ourselves or we newspapers but strong among At a smaller protest in operations highly sanitized. Big- investigated the deadly 1999 bomb- go write about nature and birds ... Russians who seek an independent Davos, police said 120 people selling newspapers are either sym- ings of apartment blocks. and all positive things. We become a voice on touchy issues such as gov- marched through the town, pathetic to the Kremlin or owned by tabloid,’’ he says. “And then we don’t ernment corruption or Chechnya. and a few lobbed snowballs. Kremlin-allied business groups. Of the many free-spirited papers that sprang up when the Soviet Union collapsed, Novaya Gazeta — mean-

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“I do what I do,” Hruza Outstanding Wrestler award. schools. Minico and Jerome Minico’s Jake Hruza, Bruins finish said. In the team standings, followed at eighth and ninth, top, wrestles with What the Spartan senior Pocatello won on the respectively. Sammy Metz of does is win. strength of having four indi- Hruza’s first-place victory Lewiston during sixth to lead Hruza breezed into the vidual champions, including was one of four for area 140-pound championship the higher weights’ most out- wrestlers during Saturday’s their 140-pound round of the Red Halverson standing wrestler, 152- championship round. Will championship bout local teams Invitational with three con- pounder Abner Cook. The Keeter (135 pounds) of Twin of the Red Halverson secutive pins, and then Indians finished with 188.5 Falls, Miguel Simental (171) Invitational Saturday By Ryan Howe capped the tournament with team points, enough to edge of Minico and Wade Bennett at Minico High Times-News writer an 11-0 major decision over out Day 1 leader Highland at (189) of Jerome each took School. Hruza won Sammy Metz of Lewiston on 178.5. home first-place medals. by major decision, Whenever he steps on the Saturday. Twin Falls placed six “I’ve been wrestling pretty mat, Minico’s Jake Hruza has For his efforts, Hruza (28-2 wrestlers in the top six, which good, I haven’t been giving 11-0. a workmanlike, no-nonsense season record) received the was good enough for sixth approach. lower weights Most place overall to lead area See HRUZA, Sports 2 RYAN HOWE/Times-News TODAY’S SUPER BOWL XLIII IS A MATCHUP OF Heartbreak: CSI men fall to N. Idaho DYNASTY vs. DOORMAT Golden Eagles lose on 75-foot buzzer-beater Times-News

An incredible second-half rally nearly gave the College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball team an improbable win at North Idaho College on Saturday. Instead, an even more unlikely 75- foot buzzer-beat by NIC’s Melvin Jones left the Golden Eagles with a heartbreaking 69- 66 defeat and a sub- .500 record in Scenic West Athletic Conference play. “It’s hard to swallow,” CSI head coach Steve Gosar told 1270 AM KTFI. “This is a tough one.” Down 19 in the second half, CSI (16-6, 3-4 SWAC) ral- lied to take a 66-64 lead on a dunk by Daequon Montreal with 1:45 to play. After NIC’s Renado Parker tied the game, CSI turned the ball over with 39.1 seconds remaining. From there, the teams traded misses and the ball went out of bounds on CSI’s end with 1.5 seconds left. The officials awarded the Cardinals vs. Steelers ball to NIC after a brief dis- 4 p.m., NBC cussion and Jones knocked down the three-quarter court shot to send the home fans into a tizzy. “He made a heck of a play,” said Gosar of Jones’ shot. Steelers try for record sixth title against surprising Cardinals Jamelle Barrett scored 17 of his game-high 20 points after By Barry Wilner that has defined dysfunction the proud history against Curtain teams of Chuck Noll in the intermission to key the Associated Press writer since the 1950s. INSIDE: the club with the forget- 1970s and carried on through the Bill Golden Eagle rally. Jay If it’s easy to believe the Two full pages of table past. Cowher years. It is not something Watkins added 16 points and TAMPA, Fla. — Dynasty vs. door- Steelers are back in the big coverage to get As if any of that matters they can ignore, even if their coach, Aziz Ndiaye netted 13. mat. game three years after win- you ready for now. Mike Tomlin, has been on the job North Idaho (20-2, 5-2 The Pittsburgh Steelers have signi- ning one for the thumb today’s kickoff “Legacies are something only two years and has few ties to SWAC) jumped out to a quick fied success in the Super Bowl era against Seattle, it’s just as dif- you kind of worry about Noll or Cowher. 14-5 lead. While the Golden with their stable ownership, brilliant ficult — nearly impossible, Sports 6-7 after the season,” Steelers Indeed, when they look around Eagles fought to stay close coaching and throwback style. A vic- actually — to believe the All-Pro safety Troy Raymond James Stadium and see all through much of the first tory Sunday will give them a record Cardinals are providing the Polamalu said. those fans waving Terrible Towels, half, NIC built a 40-29 edge at sixth Super Bowl title, and they are opposition. This is a classic yin and When that season ends Sunday the players will readily accept that intermission. That margin 6½-point favorites to get it against yang setup: the defensively miserly night, the Steelers will be judged by a extra burden every Steeler has ballooned to 19 in the second the Arizona Cardinals. AFC champs against the offensively commitment to excellence — sorry, half until CSI found some life. Yes, those Cardinals — a franchise potent NFC winners. The team with Al Davis — established by the Steel See TITLE, Sports 7 A 3-pointer by Watkins and a driving layup by Barrett brought the Eagles within nine at 55-46 with 11:53 to CSI BOXING S MOKER play. The rally continued CSI women rebound, behind Barrett’s aggressive play. He brought CSI with two at 60-58 and 64-62. A hammer No. 18 NIC breakaway slam by Byago Diouf knotted the score at 64- all with 2:45 left. SWAC) on Saturday after- “I couldn’t be more proud Transition game noon. of the guys. They just fought Trailing 8-7 in the early back,” said Gosar. “They key as Eagles roll going, CSI engineered an started getting stops and 18-2 spurt, taking a 25-10 converted (on the other Times-News edge. end).” “The transition game was Shawn Henderson led the That’s how you bounce much better,” CSI head Cardinals with 16 points. back. coach Randy Rogers told Jones and Lateef Williams The College of Southern 1270 AM KTFI. each scored 11, while Parker Idaho women’s basketball The Golden Eagles tossed in 10. team rebounded from its recorded 17 steals, forced CSI played without fresh- first conference loss of the NIC into 28 turnovers and man point guard Charles season by pounding No. 18 held the Cardinals to 39 per- Odum, who was sidelined by North Idaho College 70-56 cent shooting. injury. That left all the min- on Saturday. CSI point guard Martina utes at the important posi- JUSTIN JACKSON/Times-News The host Cardinals (18-4, Holloway distributed the tion to Barrett. Royce Barlow, of Layton, Utah, right, lands a blow to Kurt Trowbridge of Twin Falls during the 32nd Annual 5-2 Scenic West Athletic ball beautifully, recording “Jamelle had a whale of Conference) beat CSI 59-58 eight assists. Soana Lucet a game,” said Gosar. “… CSI Cowboy and Cowgirl Boxing Smoker Saturday night in Twin Falls. Barlow earned the win in the fight, which on Friday, but had no scored 23 points, Noelle He can make some was part of a busy evening of bouts at Eldon Evans Expo Center. The Smoker serves as the primary fundraiser answers for the No. 13 for the CSI rodeo team. Golden Eagles (17-4, 6-1 See REBOUND, Sports 2 See CSI, Sports 2 Sports 2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 SPORTS Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho CSI goes 1-1-1 on second day in Arizona No. 27 CSI 2, Phoenix College 2 Times-News the batters box. But the ball over No. 23 Pima. and Zimmerman added a “It was a good day,” CSI 000 010 1 – 2 5 3 Phoenix 002 000 0 – 2 5 0 had enough English on it Cassie Merrill led off three-bagger of her own in Baumert said. “Phoenix Generra Nielson and Megan Zimmerman; Rexroat It wasn’t exactly a line shot to evade the defender the inning with a triple the win. College is a quality club, and and Goodman. Extra-base hits – 2B: CSI, Brittany Gonzales. 3B: to win it, but it achieved the long enough for and scored to tie the It rounded out a day that to give up two early to them Phoenix, Rosenberg. same effect. Zimmerman to score game on saw CSI (3-2-1) pull off a split and fight back and tie that Eastern Arizona 5, CSI 1 With two runners out in and Olander to recover Zimmerman’s single, of three games: the win over game was good. It was excit- Eastern Arizona 100 300 1 – 5 9 0 CSI 000 100 0 – 1 3 0 the bottom of the seventh and reach first base setting up the bizarre Pima, a 5-1 loss to Eastern ing to see that we were able to Brantley and Whitmore; Brie Dimond, Kyle Bryant (7) and Chelsea Nix. W: Brantley. L: Dimond (0-1). inning, the game tied 4-4 and safely as the 27th- final sequence. Arizona and a 2-2 tie with come back in a couple of dif- Extra-base hits – 2B: CSI, Ashley Chappel. Megan Zimmerman on third ranked College of Southern “It was a crazy Phoenix College — in the ferent situations.” CSI 5, Pima (Ariz.) CC 4 base, Erin Olander squibbed Idaho softball team capped game, so that was a tournament, games are sim- CSI plays Glendale (Ariz.) Pima CC 000 211 0 – 4 7 3 a shot toward Pima (Ariz.) its second day at the Arizona fitting end in a way,” said CSI ply ruled a tie after seven Community College and host CSI 110 010 2 – 5 9 3 Trujillo and Siegall; McKensy Hillstead and Megan Community College’s second Western tournament in head coach Nick Baumert. innings rather than going to Arizona Western today in the Zimmerman. W: Hillstead (1-0). L: Trujillo. Extra-base hits – 2B: Pima, Siegall. 3B: CSI, Dani baseman and fell down in Yuma, Ariz., with a 5-4 win Dani Grant tripled twice extras. final day of the tournament. Grant (2), Cassie Merrill, Zimmerman. Hagerman boys outlast Gooding in double OT Times-News Austin Basterrechea 13, Colton Knopp 2, Tyler Rex Shoshone 11 12 10 4 – 37 16, Tommy McMurdie 6. Totals 21 7-14 51. JEROME (56) rupted our offense. They did 3-point goals: Hagerman 2 (Emerson 2); Gooding 2 Cameron Stauffer 12, Ross Hillier 4, Austin Clegg 2, a good job on trapping the (McCool, Parke). Total fouls: Hagerman 13, Gooding Spencer Parker 3, Nolan McDonald 13, Bryan Tanner Owen scored 25 13. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: Hagerman, Harper 2, Chase Capps 6, Garrett Amos 8, Jake ball and converted well in Dylan Brooks. Hollifield 6. Totals 23 7-10 56. points and Morgan Knight SHOSHONE (37) the transition. Their defense Nell Valencia 3, Andrew Sortor 6, Sigi Juares 3, Ryan went 6-for-6 from the foul Sortor 5, Josh Olsen 19, Edwin Pinon 1. Totals 13 5- created a lot of opportuni- line from the fourth quarter POCATELLO 55, MINICO 52 12 37. ties and I thought that was 3-point goals: Jerome (Amos 2, Parker); Shoshone on as Class 1A Division I No. Pocatello outscored (Olsen 4, R. Sortor 1, Valencia 1). Total fouls: Jerome the difference for them.” 13, Shoshone 13. Fouled out: none. Technical fouls: 4 Hagerman outlasted its Minico by four points in the none. Oakley faces Cassia Class 3A host from Gooding final period to take a 55-52 County rival Raft River in AP photo 54-51 in double overtime on win in Pocatello on Saturday. Wednesday’s first round at Kenny Perry watches his shot from the No. 5 tee during the third round of Saturday afternoon. Mark Leon led the Girls basketball Shoshone. Tip-off is set for the FBR Open golf tournament Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Knight finished with 13 Spartans (7-9) with 16 points approximately 6 p.m. points for the Pirates (14-3), while Coltin Johnson added SRC TOURNAMENT while Gooding (1-15) was 15 in defeat. OAKLEY 61, Oakley 61, LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN 30 Lighthouse Christian 30 led by 16 from Tyler Rex and Michael Decker led the Oakley 16 17 19 9 – 61 13 from Austin Basterrechea, Indians with 17, while Colter Saless Terry scored 17 Lighthouse Christian 10 9 4 7 – 30 OAKLEY (61) Perry surges to who also pulled in 18 Morton added 15. points to lead four Oakley Whitney Smith 2, Kaylani Setoki 4, Saless Terry 17, Sabrina Wybenga 10, Jordan Leirman 6, Kori rebounds. Minico is at Burley on players in double figures as Poulton 12, McKenzie Zollinger 10. Totals 23 15-33 Gooding coach Max Piper Wednesday. the Hornets eliminated 61. LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN (31) was pleased with his team’s Lighthouse Christian 61-30 Rachel Wendland 1, Kyanna Jones 6, Alex VerHoven effort despite coming out on Pocatello 55, Minico 52 in the Snake River 3, Josena van Vliet 8, Sarah Hilbert 5, Elisa Schrey Minico 13 17 9 16 – 52 2, Ashley Hinton 5. Totals 11 8-18 30. the short end, citing the Pocatello 6 10 19 20 – 55 Conference play-in game 3-point goals: none. Total fouls: Oakley 19, FBR Open lead MINICO (52) Lighthouse Christian 21. Fouled out: Lighthouse commitment to four quar- Kalen Knopp 5, Mark Leon 16, Coltin Johnson 15, Saturday night in Shoshone. Christian, van Vliet. Technical fouls: none. Shad Hubsmith 9, Tyson Crane 7, Kevin ters — and then some — of Jurgensmeier 3. Totals 18 15-22 52. Kori Poulton added 12 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Perry’s rally actually began strong defense against a POCATELLO (55) points while McKenzie DIETRICH 52, MINICO JV 38 After erasing a four-stroke Thursday, after he struggled Brendon Johnson 2, Zac Korrell 2, Colter Morton 15, potent offense. Ryan Pearson 9, Jason Matson 3, Johnathon Zollinger and Sabrina Shayla Porter scored a sea- deficit in five holes, Kenny through the first 14 holes. Hancock 2, Michael Decker 17, Shae Andrews 2. “To only give up 54 points Totals 18 14-24 Wybenga each scored 10 for son-high 19 points and Jesse Perry wanted to be alone “I was out of here,” Perry to a really good basketball 3-point goals: Minico 4 (Johnson 2, Leon, Knopp); the Hornets (4-13), who Dill added 15 and Dietrich atop the FBR Open leader- said. “I’m 4 over with four to Pocatello 5 (Decker 2, Morton, Pearson, Madsen). team in double overtime is Total fouls: Minico 18, Pocatello 19. Fouled out: outscored the Lions 19-4 in used a strong second-half board. play on Thursday and just Minico, Jurgensmeier; Pocatello, Decker. Technical awesome. I was really fouls: Minico, Johnson. the third quarter to pull effort to beat Minico’s junior All it took was a 33- pretty much mad, basically, pleased with the intensity, away. varsity 52-38 in Rupert. foot putt on the 18th going into 15.” the effort and the heart … it Josena van Vliet led The win lifted the Blue hole Saturday. When the But Perry smashed a 3- was one of our best games of JEROME JUNIORS 56, Lighthouse Christian (4-15) Devils 15-4 overall. They putt dropped into the cup, wood from 275 yards out the year,” Piper said. “I can’t SHOSHONE 37 with eight points. wrap up the regular season it brought a roar from and birdied the par-5 15th, complain about losing, real- Nolan McDonald scored “The girls started to antic- at 8 p.m., Monday against the massive TPC Scottsdale and he’s been rolling ever ly, even though everyone nine of his 13 points in the ipate and we were able to unbeaten Northside gallery and gave Perry a since. wants to win. We played a third quarter and Jerome’s use our defense to create Conference leader Richfield. one-stroke lead over “You know what, it’s amaz- solid game against a great junior squad outscored offensive opportunities,” If Dietrich (9-1 Northside) Scott Piercy through three ing what one shot can do for team and that’s all I can ask Shoshone 23-10 in the peri- said Oakley coach Kristin can beat the Tigers, the two rounds. you in a tournament,” Perry for.” od on the way to a 56-37 win Jones, whose team pilfered teams will share the regular- “Good time to make one,” said. “You can either go one Gooding plays Buhl in the in Shoshone on Saturday. 28 steals and forced 43 total season conference crown. said Perry, who shot a 5- way or another with one golf Senators’ home finale on Cameron Stauffer scored turnovers. “We’re glad that under 66. shot.” Friday. 12 for Jerome, while we’re getting in (to the SRC Dietrich 52, Minico JV 38 Despite stumbling down Counting the 15th, Perry Dietrich 17 12 11 12 — 52 Shoshone (10-6) was led by Tournament proper) and we Minico 15 10 4 9 — 38 the stretch, Piercy thought has an eagle, 16 birdies and Hagerman 54, Gooding 51, 2 OT 19 points from Josh Olsen. look forward to having a DIETRICH (52) he had a one-stroke lead only two bogeys in the 40 Hagerman 10 6 14 9 7 8 – 54 Ellie Dalton 2, Nakia Norman 6, Jesse Dill 15, Gooding 9 12 6 12 7 5 – 51 Shoshone is at Oakley on good tournament.” Moriah Dill 1, Jessica Perron 7, Shayla Porter 19, when he reached the club- holes since that shot. HAGERMAN (54) Dayna Phillips 2. Totals 21 10-17 52. Ryan Luttmer 4, Morgan Knight 13, Zac Reid 2, Jake Tuesday. Said Lighthouse Christian MINICO (38) house. Emerson 6, Thomas Owsley 2, Logan Daily 2, Tanner Foreman 3, Peterson 8, Bingham 10, Pfeifer 12, MCILROY LEADS Owen 25. Totals 20 12-15 54. coach Andrew Paz: “I Phillips 5. Totals 17 2-7 38. “They’ve still got to catch GOODING (51) Jerome Juniors 56, Shoshone 37 thought Oakley’s trap dis- 3-point goals: Minico 1 (Foreman). Total fouls: me right now,” Piercy said SUSPENDED DUBAI EVENT Jerome 12 10 23 11 – 56 Dietrich 10, Minico 15. Fouled out: none. Devan McCool 3, John Jensen 4, Justin Parke 7, after his 66. DUBAI, United Arab Perry already had. Emirates — Northern Perry erased a four-stroke Ireland’s Rory McIlroy deficit between the 13th and made a 2-foot eagle putt 17th holes. He birdied the on the par-5 10th to take Hruza Rebound 17th to catch Piercy and a two-stroke lead when Continued from Sports 1 Continued from Sports 1 birdied the 18th to surge third-round play in the past him. Dubai Desert Classic was up a lot of points,” Keeter Milicic 14 and Shauneice “Supper’s going to taste suspended because of dark- said. Samms 12. good tonight,” Perry said. ness. Keeter had given up just The win gives CSI sole “Great day.” The 19-year-old McIlroy, six points through the first possession of first place in Kevin Na (66), Brian Gay seeking his first tour victory, four rounds. But in his the SWAC once again and (67) and Charley Hoffman was 15 under. He finished off championship bout with also give the Eagles the (69) were tied for third, two a second-round 68 in the Bonneville’s Bryce Howard, tiebreaker against North strokes off the lead. morning with a 25-foot eagle Keeter fell behind 2-0 right Idaho with a 2-1 edge in Perry’s rally set up an putt on No. 18. out of the gate on a take- the season series. intriguing Sunday duel South Africa’s Louis down. But Keeter recovered “We’re in the driver’s between Perry, who turned Oosthuizen and Australia’s and controlled the match seat,” said Rogers. pro in 1982, and Piercy, a Richard Green were tied for the rest of the way, winning Lauren Boyd-Miller rookie. second. Oosthuizen also by a 10-4 decision. scored 10 to lead the The 48-year-old Perry has completed 10 holes, and “I knew I could come Cardinals, while Lindsay 12 tour victories. The 30- Green played 11. back from it, but I still wish Wimett added nine. But year-old Piercy is playing in The European tour event it didn’t happen,” Keeter Idaho State transfer his 23rd PGA Tour event, and has been affected by said of Howard’s early take- Bianca Cheever was held he’s here on a sponsor morning fog that has result- down. “I had to stay solid scoreless in 25 minutes. exemption. ed in the loss of six hours of and not let him do it again.” After giving up 26 offen- Na will join Perry and play. At 171, Simental had his sive rebounds and shoot- Piercy in the final group. — The Associated Press hands full with Scott Jones ing 38 percent at the foul of Snake River. Just when it line in Friday’s loss, CSI appeared Jones had fared much better in both Simental on his back, the RYAN HOWE/Times-News categories on Saturday. Minico senior made a quick Will Keeter of Twin Falls, right, holds on to Bryce Howard of Bonneville Milicic’s 3-pointer with CSI Houdini-like move to during their 135-pound championship match of the Red Halverson 8:47 left in the game made escape and reverse Jones it 62-37 and CSI coasted Continued from Sports 1 Freshman forward Nate Invitational Saturday at Minico High School. Keeter won by a 10-4 deci- for the pin. home from there. unbelievable plays.” Miles, a highly-touted 6-7 “It means a lot because sion. The Golden Eagles Gosar said his players transfer from the University 2009 Red Halverson Memorial dec. Keenan Allen, Jerome, 5-1; 119: Casey George, this is the last tournament Lewiston, pinned Cory Cummins, Jerome; 125: return home this week for were “crushed” after the last- of Connecticut, will be eligi- before regionals and state,” Wrestling Invitational George Crawford, Rocky Mountain, tech fall Colter a pair of games against second loss, but leave Coeur ble for the first time this sea- Saturday’s results Sigman, Sandpoint, 24-8; 130: Tyler Hine, Twin Simental said. “Overall I feel Final team standings Falls, dec. Kerek Hansen, Nampa, 6-2; 135: Paton Eastern Utah, a team CSI d’Alene as a tighter team. son when CSI takes on 1. Pocatello, 188.5 points; 2. Highland, 178.5; 3. Nolan, Kuna, dec. Kyle Oldenmeyer, Borah, 8-6; pretty good, but I still need Lewiston, 148.5; 4. Kuna, 136; 5. Bonneville, 135; 140: Todd Andersen, Twin Falls, dec. Mark beat 95-56 in Ephraim, “We’ve got to find a way to Eastern Utah this Friday and 6. Twin Falls, 133.5; 7. Borah, 132; 8. Minico, 131; Malmgren, Centennial, 10-3; 145: Dylan Brigham, to get better. I’ve been prac- 9. Jerome, 112.5; 10. Snake River, 98; 11. Pocatello, dec. David Borden, Minico, 8-4; 152: Utah, on Jan. 10. rebound, bounce back and Saturday. ticing with two of our Centennial, 94.5; 12. Nampa, 89; 13. Sandpoint, Mike Sawin, Borah, dec. Ethan Hall, Highland, 9-7; get ready for Eastern Utah,” 65; 14. Meridian, 62.5; 15. Preston, 50.5; 16. 160: Blake Finney, Buhl, pinned Riley Argyle, (assistant) coaches who Eagle, 48; 17. Rocky Mountain, 45.5; 18. Kimberly, Jerome; 171: Zak Slotten, Twin Falls, dec. Creed No. 13 CSI 70, No. 18 North he said. “We’ll grow from this No. 13 North Idaho College 69, were state champions a 38; 19. Buhl, 30.5; 20. Madison, 29.5; 21. Richardson, Bonneville, 6-3; 189: Adam Boone, Idaho 56 and we’ll keep our eyes on CSI 66 Middleton, 27; 22. Timberline, 26; 23. tie, Burley, Bonneville, pinned D.J. Maloney, Kuna; 215: Nate CSI (17-44, 6-11 SWAC) NORTH IDAHO (20-22, 5-22 SWAC) while ago, and they’ve been 14; Rigby, 14. Barclay, Minico, dec. Kyle Novis, Jerome, 7-5; 285: Soana Lucet 23, Noelle Milicic 14, Shauneice March.” Demetrius Davis 2, Lateef Williams 11, Shawn Championship match results helping me get better.” Wes Howard, Pocatello, dec. Ruben Martinez, Samms 12, Martina Holloway 8, LaCale Pringle- Notes: The Snow College Henderson 16, Melvin Jones 11, Steve Hodney 2, 103 pounds: Mac Buhrley, Centennial, dec. Brennan Nampa, 3-2. Buchanan 7, Cassie Wood 6. Totals 30-62 6-10 Renado Parker 10, Taylor Stevens 5, Guy-Marc Michel Bell, Highland, 7-3; 112: Tyler Praska, Pocatello, Fifth-pplace match results 70. At 189, Bennett led 5-0 pinned Jonathan Turpin, Snake River; 119: Kody 103 pounds: Zac Cobb, Kuna, pinned David Tovar, NORTH IDAHO (18-44, 5-22 SWAC) men shocked No. 6 Salt Lake 12. Totals 28-65 7-11 69. after two rounds and Hansen, Nampa, default Joe Hamilton, Twin Falls; Nampa; 112: Connor Newman, Kuna, dec. Kyle Lauren Boyd-Miller 10, Natalie Nichols 8, Community 67-66 in CSI (16-66, 3-44 SWAC) 125: Taylor West, Borah, major dec. Taylor Bird, Csizmar, Sandpoint, 11-4; 119: Brenn Scheiss, Shaneya Valdez 8, Lindsay Winmett 9, Kia Daequon Montreal 4, Jamelle Barrett 20, Byago Diouf wound up winning the title Bonneville, 13-0; 130: Tracey Huffman, Lewiston, Highland, dec. Eddie Millward, Pocatello, 7-0; 125: Gibson 8, Brigitte Boucher 6, Marielle McKean Ephraim, Utah, handing the 4, Cheyne Martin 2, Jay Watkins 16, Aziz Ndiaye 13, dec. Shane Washburn, Borah, 8-1; 135: Will Keeter, Jacob Hall, Highland, pinned Skyler Jeppseon, 4, Lindsey Stark 3. Totals 22-57 8-10 56. Louis Garrett 7. Totals 27-60 9-16 66. over Tanner Hall of Twin Falls, dec. Bryce Howard, Bonneville, 10-4; Preston; 130: Josh Womack, Preston, major dec. Halftime: CSI 40, NIC 23. 3-point goals: CSI 4- 19-2 Bruins (6-1 SWAC) their Halftime: NIC 40, CSI 29. 3-point goals: NIC 6-18; CSI: Meridian, 7-2. The Jerome 140: Jake Hruza, Minico, major dec. Sammy Metz, Colton Frost, Meridian, 13-5; 135: Nathan Nelson, 13; NIC 4-12. first conference loss. … 3-9. Lewiston, 11-0; 145: Cody Lords, Kuna, tech fall Highland, major dec. Liam Smith, Centennnial, 10- senior is now 29-1 on the Dalton Skelton, Lewiston, 24-9; 152: Abner Cook, 1; 140: James Esplin, Highland, dec. Tyler Powell, Pocatello, pinned Ben Lott, Snake River; 160: Dallas Jerome, 5-3; 145: Nolan Ward, Kimberly, dec. Nolan season. Warren, Pocatello, pinned Ryan Festag, Eagle; 171: Crawford, Rocky Mountain, 6-4; 152: Brandon Miguel Simental, Minico, pinned Scott Jones, Snake Delao, Kuna, major dec. Landon Barnes, Minico, 11- Joe Hamilton of Twin River; 189: Wade Bennett, Jerome, dec. Tanner Hall, 2; 160: Justin Allen, Highland, dec. Colby May, Falls reached the 119- Meridian, 7-2; 215: Trevor Rupp, Pocatello, pinned Minico, 6-0; 171: Corey Dondero, Kuna, tech fall Nick Martin, Snake River; 285: Jared Richardson, David Mullner, Timberline, 17-2; 189: Curtis Shuey, pound championship Bonneville, dec. Gaylen Edmo, Highland, 10-3. Lewiston, pinned Patrick Evans, Borah; 215: D.J. Come see what’s new at magicvalley.com Third-pplace match results Bush, Centennial, pinned Kevin Hurd, Twin Falls; match, but defaulted due to 103 pounds: Garret Belgrade, Sandpoint, dec. Ryan 285: Tommy Hansen, Centennial, default Cory injury. Slater, Borah, 9-4; 112: Anthony Esplin, Highland, Harvey, Middleton. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Sunday, February 1, 2009 Sports 3 Smith,Woodson lead Hall of Fame selections TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce in Canton, Ohio. No such problem for you letter Hayes left in case year. He is 11th in career faced the Chiefs during the Smith, Rod Woodson and The only candidate among Smith and Woodson in their he made the hall. He died in sacks with 126½. 1990s knew when they came Derrick Thomas, all the seven finalists who didn’t first year on the ballot. 2002. A rushing outside line- to Arrowhead Stadium they witnesses for the defense. get in was former Falcons “I am overjoyed,” said “It didn’t matter how long backer who also had respon- had to account for Derrick All Pro Football Hall of and Eagles defensive end Smith, the career sacks it took. ... The day is here, sibilities in pass coverage for Thomas.” Famers. Claude Humphrey. leader (200) who spent most and it is historic,” she said. Kansas City, Thomas set an McDaniel was that rare The three were elected on Former commissioner of his career with the Bills. Wilson and the Titans’ Bud NFL mark with seven sacks guard as effective in pass Saturday along with long- Paul Tagliabue was denied “It’s a great honor, a great Adams are the only original in one game against Seattle protection as run blocking time Buffalo Bills owner entry for the third straight feat,” said Woodson, the for- AFL members who still own on Nov. 11, 1990, a year in and could handle even the Ralph Wilson, who at age 90 year, not even making it past mer defensive back who their franchises. Their teams which he paced the NFL best defensive linemen sin- will be the oldest person the first round of cuts. played for the Pittsburgh will meet in the Hall of Fame with 20 sacks. glehandedly. He missed only ever inducted; former Tagliabue, who retired Steelers, among other teams. game the day after the “Derrick Thomas was the two games in his 14-season Minnesota guard Randall in 2006 after 17 years in the “I’m still pinching myself a inductions. cornerstone of the modern career and was yet another McDaniel; and the late Bob job, has met strong resist- little bit, thinking it’s surre- Thomas, who died nine era of the Kansas City Chiefs member of the 1990s all- Hayes, a standout wide ance in his three years of eli- al.” years ago after an auto acci- and one of the most feared decade team. receiver for Dallas and the gibility despite the prof- The moist poignant dent while still an active performers of his era,” “Randall was a beast,” 1964 Olympic 100 meters itability and labor peace the moment, however, came player, also was on the 1990s Chiefs owner Clark Hunt Smith said. “Once he locked gold medalist. league enjoyed during his when Hayes’ sister, Lucille all-decade team and was the said. “Every head coach and on to you, you couldn’t go Inductions will be Aug. 8 tenure. Hester, read from a thank- 1989 defensive rookie of the offensive coordinator who anywhere.” SCOREBOARD Moute 0-2 0-0 0, Bell 7-12 0-0 16. Totals 38- Stephen F.Austin 43, McNeese St. 41 Pittsburgh 24 22 5 53 157 157 BASKETBALL 73 27-30 110. Texas A&M 76, Oklahoma St. 64 FOOTBALL N.Y. Islanders 15 29 5 35 123 169 Atlanta 22 26 26 33 — 107 Texas Southern 71, Alabama A&M 67 NORTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA NBA Milwaukee 29 24 34 23 — 110 Texas-Arlington 80, Texas St. 78 NFL Playoffs All Times MST 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 11-24 (Bibby 4-8, GGAAMMEE PPLLAANN Texas-San Antonio 67, Lamar 66 All Times MST Boston 36 8 6 78 175 112 EASTERN Murray 3-6, Evans 2-2, Johnson 2-6, S.Jones Tulsa 64, SMU 55 Wild-ccard Playoffs Montreal 28 15 6 62 153 140 ATLANTIC W L Pct GB 0-1, Williams 0-1), Milwaukee 7-13 UTEP 87, Southern Miss. 75 Saturday, Jan. 3 Buffalo 26 19 5 57 149 140 MEN’S COLLEGE Midwest Arizona 30, Atlanta 24 Boston 39 9 .813 — (Villanueva 4-7, Bell 2-2, Jefferson 1-4). Akron 64, Cent. Michigan 43 Toronto 19 23 8 46 149 182 Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Atlanta 50 LOCAL San Diego 23, Indianapolis 17, OT Philadelphia 23 23 .500 15 BASKETBALL Ball St. 51, Ohio 44 Sunday, Jan. 4 Ottawa 17 23 7 41 112 135 New York 21 25 .457 17 (Smith 11), Milwaukee 41 (Elson 8). Assists— COLLEGE SOFTBALL Bowling Green 69, N. Illinois 61 SOUTHEAST W L OT PTS GF GA Atlanta 20 (Johnson 9), Milwaukee 27 Noon Baltimore 27, Miami 9 New Jersey 21 27 .438 18 CSI at Arizona Western Chicago St. 85, N.J. Tech 69 Philadelphia 26, Minnesota 14 Toronto 19 29 .396 20 (Ridnour 9). Total Fouls—Atlanta 26, FSN — Virginia at Duke Cleveland St. 59, Wright St. 50 Washington 31 15 4 66 159 143 Divisional Playoffs Carolina 25 21 5 55 128 147 SOUTHEAST W L Pct GB Milwaukee 19. Technicals—Bibby, Bogut. A— Tournament, at Yuma, Ariz. NBA BASKETBALL Detroit 68, Youngstown St. 64, OT 15,881 (18,717). E. Illinois 63, Jacksonville St. 60 Saturday, Jan. 10 Florida 23 18 8 54 138 138 Orlando 35 10 .778 — 12:30 p.m. Evansville 60, S. Illinois 54 Baltimore 13, Tennessee 10 Tampa Bay 17 23 10 44 129 157 Atlanta 27 20 .574 9 Spurs 106, Hornets 93 TV SCHEDULE ABC — Cleveland at Detroit IUPUI 60, UMKC 56 Arizona 33, Carolina 13 Atlanta 17 29 5 39 148 181 Miami 25 21 .543 10½ Illinois St. 69, Bradley 65 Sunday, Jan. 11 NEW ORLEANS (93) GOLF Kansas 66, Colorado 61 Philadelphia 23, N.Y. Giants 11 WESTERN Charlotte 19 28 .404 17 NFL FOOTBALL CENTRAL W L OT PTS GF GA Washington 10 37 .213 26 Stojakovic 2-6 0-0 4, West 8-21 0-0 16, 6:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Kent St. 65, W. Michigan 48 Pittsburgh 35, San Diego 24 Armstrong 3-5 1-2 7, Butler 4-8 0-0 8, Paul Marquette 94, Georgetown 82 Conference Championships Detroit 31 11 7 69 179 144 CENTRAL W L Pct GB 15-22 3-5 38, Marks 1-2 0-0 2, Posey 1-4 0-0 TGC — European PGA Tour, NBC — Super Bowl XLIII, Miami (Ohio) 66, E. Michigan 51 Sunday, Jan. 18 Missouri 89, Baylor 72 Chicago 26 13 8 60 157 121 Cleveland 36 9 .800 — 2, Brown 4-7 1-2 10, Daniels 1-3 2-2 4, Dubai Desert Classic, final NFC Columbus 24 21 5 53 136 142 Detroit 25 20 .556 11 Wright 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 40-81 7-11 93. Pittsburgh vs. Arizona, at N. Dakota St. 74, IPFW 43 Arizona 32, Philadelphia 25 round, at Dubai, United Arab N. Iowa 61, Indiana St. 57 Nashville 21 24 3 45 117 140 Milwaukee 24 27 .471 15 SAN ANTONIO (106) Tampa, Fla. Northwestern 66, Wisconsin 63 AFC Chicago 21 27 .438 16½ Finley 8-10 0-0 20, Duncan 5-10 2-3 12, Pittsburgh 23, Baltimore 14 St. Louis 20 24 4 44 138 152 Emirates (same-day tape) WOMEN’S COLLEGE Ohio St. 93, Indiana 81 NORTHWEST W L OT PTS GF GA Indiana 19 29 .396 18½ Thomas 0-0 0-0 0, Mason 3-12 4-5 10, Parker Oklahoma 78, Iowa St. 68 Super Bowl WESTERN 12-18 1-1 25, Ginobili 7-15 6-6 22, Bonner 5- 11 a.m. BASKETBALL Purdue 67, Michigan 49 Sunday, Feb. 1 Calgary 30 14 4 64 154 141 SOUTHWEST W L Pct GB 6 0-0 13, B.Bowen 0-2 0-0 0, Hill 1-3 0-0 2, TGC — PGA Tour, FBR Open, 2 p.m. S. Dakota St. 74, Oakland, Mich. 68 Tampa, Fla. Edmonton 25 20 3 53 137 149 Oberto 1-1 0-0 2, Hairston 0-0 0-0 0, Udoka 0- Tennessee Tech 91, SE Missouri 75 Arizona vs. Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.(NBC) San Antonio 32 14 .696 — final round, at Scottsdale, FSN — UCLA at Stanford Minnesota 24 21 3 51 124 111 0 0-0 0. Totals 42-77 13-15 106. Wichita St. 63, Drake 47 Pro Bowl Vancouver 22 20 7 51 140 142 New Orleans 28 16 .636 3 New Orleans 22 20 29 22 — 93 Ariz. 2 a.m. Wis.-Green Bay 87, Loyola of Chicago 68 Sunday, Feb. 8 Houston 29 19 .604 4 San Antonio 28 22 30 26 — 106 Wis.-Milwaukee 63, Ill.-Chicago 62 At Honolulu Colorado 23 26 1 47 138 154 Dallas 27 19 .587 5 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 6-11 (Paul 5-6, 1 p.m. FSN — Texas at Baylor Xavier 82, Massachusetts 80 AFC vs. NFC, 2:30 p.m.(NBC) PACIFIC W L OT PTS GF GA South Memphis 11 35 .239 21 Brown 1-1, Daniels 0-1, Butler 0-1, Posey 0- CBS — PGA Tour, FBR Open, (delayed tape) San Jose 36 6 5 77 165 108 NORTHWEST W L Pct GB Alabama 75, Georgia 70 2), San Antonio 9-18 (Finley 4-5, Bonner 3-3, final round, at Ariz. Appalachian St. 77, Furman 75 Anaheim 25 22 5 55 149 146 Denver 31 16 .660 — Ginobili 2-6, B.Bowen 0-1, Mason 0-3). Fouled Ark.-Little Rock 78, Fla. International 57 GOLF Phoenix 24 22 5 53 129 150 Portland 28 17 .622 2 Out—None. Rebounds—New Orleans 47 (West Ark.-Pine Bluff 62, Grambling St. 61, OT PGA Tour FBR Open Dallas 23 18 7 53 143 157 Utah 26 21 .553 5 10), San Antonio 35 (Duncan 8). Assists—New Belmont 92, Florida Gulf Coast 74 Orleans 10 (Paul 4), San Antonio 26 (Duncan, Dallas 22 (Kidd 11), Miami 11 (Quinn 4). Phoenix defensive three second. A—18,422 Saturday Los Angeles 20 21 7 47 125 137 Minnesota 16 29 .356 14 Campbell 87, Kennesaw St. 44 Scottsdale, Ariz. Two points for a win, one point for overtime Oklahoma City 11 36 .234 20 Parker 7). Total Fouls—New Orleans 16, San Total Fouls—Dallas 22, Miami 12. Technicals— (18,422). Charleston Southern 71, Coastal Carolina 69 Antonio 13. Technicals—Paul, Posey, West, Wade, Miami defensive three second 2. A— Charlotte 70, Winthrop 53 Purse: $6 Million loss or shootout loss. PACIFIC W L Pct GB New Orleans defensive three second. A— 19,600 (19,600). Friday’s Late NBA Boxes Chattanooga 100, Georgia Southern 87 Tpc Scottsdale Friday’s Games L.A. Lakers 37 9 .804 — 18,797 (18,797). Bulls 109, Kings 88 Coppin St. 72, Delaware St. 65 Purse: $2.5 Million Columbus 1, Ottawa 0 Phoenix 25 20 .556 11½ Nets 85, 76ers 83 Davidson 55, Samford 52 Yardage: 7,216 - Par: 71 New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT CHICAGO (109) E. Kentucky 77, Tennessee St. 59 Third Round Golden State 15 33 .313 23 Knicks 122, Pacers 113 NEW JERSEY (85) Philadelphia 6, Tampa Bay 1 Deng 9-15 2-2 20, T.Thomas 6-10 2-6 14, Elon 59, Coll. of Charleston 53 Kenny Perry 72-63-66—201 -12 Edmonton 3, Minnesota 1 L.A. Clippers 10 37 .213 27½ NEW YORK (122) Simmons 1-1 0-0 3, Anderson 1-9 0-0 2, Noah 8-11 1-5 17, Rose 2-6 0-0 4, Gordon 7- Florida Atlantic 63, Louisiana-Lafayette 47 Scott Piercy 69-67-66—202 -11 Sacramento 10 38 .208 28 Harrington 14-26 0-0 31, Lee 8-15 7-9 23, Lopez 10-20 4-4 24, Carter 3-9 1-1 7, Harris 16 5-6 20, Hinrich 3-6 4-4 11, Sefolosha 2-4 Georgia St. 58, William & Mary 51 Kevin Na 67-70-66—203 -10 Calgary 3, Nashville 1 Friday’s Games Jeffries 1-3 0-0 2, Richardson 5-11 0-0 15, 6-14 3-8 17, Hassell 4-8 0-0 8, Hayes 4-8 1-2 0-0 4, Nocioni 4-9 0-0 10, Gray 2-2 0-2 4, Georgia Tech 76, Wake Forest 74 Brian Gay 68-68-67—203 -10 Saturday’s Games Indiana 114, Miami 103 Duhon 4-8 3-4 13, Chandler 6-13 3-4 16, 11, Dooling 3-8 5-5 11, Boone 0-3 0-0 0, Hunter 0-0 0-0 0, Simmons 2-2 1-2 5. Totals Jackson St. 64, MVSU 58 Charley Hoffman 66-68-69—203 -10 Washington 4, Detroit 2 Milwaukee 96, Toronto 85 Robinson 5-10 2-4 14, Thomas 1-3 0-0 2, Douglas-Roberts 1-1 0-0 2, Najera 0-0 0-0 0. 45-81 15-27 109. James Madison 79, UNC Wilmington 73 Geoff Ogilvy 70-69-65—204 -9 Boston 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 Boston 86, Detroit 78 Gallinari 2-5 0-0 6. Totals 46-94 15-21 122. Totals 33-81 14-20 85. SACRAMENTO (88) LSU 79, Arkansas 69 Ted Purdy 71-68-65—204 -9 Montreal 4, Los Angeles 3 Philadelphia 104, Washington 94 INDIANA (113) PHILADELPHIA (83) Salmons 7-14 1-2 16, Thompson 5-9 5-7 15, Liberty 78, UNC Asheville 66 Jeff Maggert 70-68-66—204 -9 Anaheim 4, Colorado 3 Atlanta 105, New Jersey 88 Granger 6-17 3-3 19, Murphy 2-6 2-2 6, Iguodala 4-11 9-10 18, Young 4-12 3-5 11, Miller 2-5 5-5 9, Udrih 2-6 0-0 4, Martin 8-19 Longwood 106, Columbia Union 46 David Toms 69-68-67—204 -9 Dallas 7, Columbus 3 Cleveland 112, L.A. Clippers 95 Dalembert 1-2 0-0 2, Green 3-5 1-2 8, Miller Louisville 69, West Virginia 63 Ryan Moore 69-67-68—204 -9 L.A. Lakers 132, Minnesota 119 Foster 2-5 3-4 7, Dunleavy 6-18 0-0 14, Ford 8-9 27, Hawes 2-7 4-4 8, Brown 1-7 0-0 2, Maryland 73, Miami 68 N.Y. Islanders 3, Florida 1 14-23 8-10 36, Jack 5-15 0-0 10, Nesterovic 7-17 5-6 19, Ratliff 1-1 0-0 2, L.Williams 3-9 Garcia 1-4 3-4 5, Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 0- Memphis 83, Houston 68 James Nitties 65-69-70—204 -9 Toronto 5, Pittsburgh 4 Denver 110, Charlotte 99 1-2 9, Brand 2-10 1-3 5, Ivey 1-3 2-2 5, Matt Kuchar 67-67-70—204 -9 Utah 110, Oklahoma City 90 2-4 0-0 4, Baston 1-1 0-0 2, Diener 0-1 0-0 0, 0 0-0 0, Williams 0-2 0-0 0, Greene 0-2 2-2 2. Middle Tennessee 77, Louisiana-Monroe 54 Carolina 2, Atlanta 0 Hibbert 0-2 1-2 1, Graham 4-8 4-4 14. Totals Speights 1-4 2-2 4, Evans 0-4 0-0 0. Totals Totals 28-76 28-33 88. Mississippi 67, Mississippi St. 63 Rocco Mediate 68-70-67—205 -8 St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 0 Golden State 91, New Orleans 87 27-78 24-32 83. Cliff Kresge 68-69-68—205 -8 Chicago 109, Sacramento 88 42-100 21-25 113. Chicago 34 20 29 26 — 109 Morehead St. 81, Austin Peay 63 Zach Johnson 71-66-68—205 -8 Buffalo 2, Phoenix 0 New York 29 38 32 23 — 122 New Jersey 31 19 15 20 — 85 Sacramento 22 21 20 25 — 88 Morgan St. 87, Md.-Eastern Shore 52 Minnesota at Vancouver, late Saturday’s Games Indiana 28 27 32 26 — 113 Philadelphia 31 27 17 8 — 83 3-Point Goals—Chicago 4-11 (Nocioni 2-6, N. Carolina A&T 67, Howard 49 Nick Watney 70-63-72—205 -8 New York 122, Indiana 113 Nicholls St. 68, SE Louisiana 65 Michael Letzig 70-67-69—206 -7 Chicago at San Jose, 8late 3-Point Goals—New York 15-34 (Richardson 5- 3-Point Goals—New Jersey 5-14 (Harris 2-3, Gordon 1-1, Hinrich 1-3, Sefolosha 0-1), Rory Sabbatini 72-65-69—206 -7 Sunday’s Games New Jersey 85, Philadelphia 83 8, Harrington 3-10, Duhon 2-4, Gallinari 2-4, Hayes 2-4, Simmons 1-1, Dooling 0-2, Carter Sacramento 4-16 (Martin 3-5, Salmons 1-5, Norfolk St. 68, Hampton 62 Dallas 111, Miami 96 0-2, Anderson 0-2), Philadelphia 5-17 North Carolina 93, N.C. State 76 Brendon De Jonge 71-67-69—207 -6 Ottawa at Washington, 10:30 a.m. L.A. Lakers 115, Memphis 98 Robinson 2-4, Chandler 1-3, Jeffries 0-1), Udrih 0-1, Garcia 0-2, Brown 0-3). Fouled Northwestern St. 80, Cent. Arkansas 64 Bubba Watson 68-70-69—207 -6 Boston at Montreal, Noon Indiana 8-25 (Granger 4-9, Graham 2-2, (L.Williams 2-5, Green 1-2, Ivey 1-3, Iguodala Out—None. Rebounds—Chicago 48 (T.Thomas Old Dominion 73, George Mason 71 Sean O’hair 69-69-69—207 -6 Washington 106, L.A. Clippers 94 Dunleavy 2-7, Ford 0-1, Diener 0-1, Murphy 0- 1-4, Young 0-3). Fouled Out—None. 10), Sacramento 53 (Thompson 12). Assists— Nashville at Edmonton, Noon Milwaukee 110, Atlanta 107 Oral Roberts 84, Centenary 71 Troy Matteson 70-68-69—207 -6 Monday’s Games 2, Jack 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Rebounds—New Jersey 56 (Lopez 17), Chicago 27 (Rose 11), Sacramento 10 Presbyterian 71, High Point 63 Carl Pettersson 71-68-69—208 -5 Houston 110, Golden State 93 Philadelphia 57 (Brand 9). Assists—New St. Louis at Detroit, 5 p.m. San Antonio 106, New Orleans 93 New York 61 (Lee 17), Indiana 55 (Murphy (Martin, Hawes 3). Total Fouls—Chicago 24, Radford 76, Gardner-Webb 57 Ryan Palmer 73-67-68—208 -5 11). Assists—New York 29 (Duhon 7), Indiana Jersey 20 (Harris 6), Philadelphia 17 (Miller Sacramento 24. Technicals—Nocioni, Chicago S. Carolina St. 59, Bethune-Cookman 51 J.J. Henry 69-71-68—208 -5 Calgary at Colorado, 7:30 p.m. Chicago 122, Phoenix 111 7). Total Fouls—New Jersey 27, Philadelphia Buffalo at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Utah at Portland, late 16 (Ford 5). Total Fouls—New York 21, Indiana defensive three second. A—13,356 (17,317). San Jose St. 53, Louisiana Tech 51 Parker Mclachlin 68-71-69—208 -5 18. A—15,067 (18,165). 25. Technicals—Carter, Philadelphia defensive Savannah St. 67, N.C. Central 51 Kevin Sutherland 68-71-69—208 -5 Sunday’s Games three second. A—17,783 (20,318). South Alabama 56, New Orleans 53 Orlando at Toronto, 10 a.m. Warriors 91, Hornets 87 Jonathan Kaye 68-71-69—208 -5 Lakers 115, Grizzlies 98 South Carolina 78, Kentucky 77 Jonathan Byrd 72-69-67—208 -5 TENNIS Minnesota at Boston, 10 a.m. Rockets 110, Warriors 93 GOLDEN STATE (91) Southern U. 86, Alcorn St. 83, OT Cleveland at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. L.A. LAKERS (115) Azubuike 3-10 0-1 6, Jackson 6-17 2-2 15, Stetson 85, Lipscomb 81, OT Gary Woodland 70-71-67—208 -5 Australian Open GOLDEN STATE (93) Scott Mccarron 70-72-66—208 -5 Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 1 p.m. Walton 2-5 2-4 6, P.Gasol 9-14 6-6 24, Bynum Biedrins 6-7 0-0 12, Ellis 6-12 3-4 15, Tennessee 79, Florida 63 Aaron Baddeley 69-73-66—208 -5 Saturday Monday’s Games 2-3 3-3 7, Bryant 10-20 5-7 25, Fisher 6-7 0-0 Turiaf 2-8 0-0 4, Jackson 5-13 5-6 16, Crawford 4-13 7-7 17, Maggette 6-16 7-8 19, The Citadel 66, UNC Greensboro 60 Hunter Mahan 73-67-69—209 -4 At Melbourne Park Dallas at Orlando, 5 p.m. 14, Odom 5-6 3-4 13, Ariza 5-10 1-1 11, Biedrins 4-5 0-0 8, Crawford 6-12 0-0 14, Ellis Turiaf 2-4 0-0 4, Watson 0-2 0-0 0, Morrow 1- UAB 75, Marshall 73, OT Melbourne, Australia UCF 79, Tulane 74, OT Jarrod Lyle 71-69-69—209 -4 Memphis at Washington, 5 p.m. Farmar 1-4 1-1 3, Vujacic 2-5 2-2 7, Mihm 1-5 4-12 2-2 10, Kurz 0-2 2-2 2, Maggette 6-13 5- 2 0-0 3. Totals 34-83 19-22 91. Luke Donald 76-65-68—209 -4 Purse: $15.44 million (Grand Slam) L.A. Clippers at Miami, 5:30 p.m. 0-0 2, Radmanovic 1-3 0-0 3. Totals 44-82 8 17, Morrow 2-8 0-0 5, Watson 4-6 2-2 12, NEW ORLEANS (87) Vanderbilt 82, Auburn 75 W. Carolina 77, Wofford 65 Steve Flesch 69-72-68—209 -4 Surface: Hard-OOutdoor L.A. Lakers at New York, 5:30 p.m. 23-28 115. Randolph 1-2 3-3 5, Davidson 0-0 0-0 0. Stojakovic 3-11 4-4 11, West 5-16 2-2 12, David Berganio, Jr. 66-71-72—209 -4 Singles Totals 34-81 19-23 93. W. Kentucky 71, North Texas 67 Portland at New Orleans, 6 p.m. MEMPHIS (98) Armstrong 2-5 0-0 4, Paul 9-18 11-13 31, Winston-Salem 80, Florida A&M 66 Nathan Green 73-69-67—209 -4 Women Sacramento at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Gay 9-18 4-5 23, Arthur 5-11 1-2 11, M.Gasol HOUSTON (110) Butler 2-6 2-4 7, Marks 2-4 0-0 4, Posey 0-2 East John Senden 68-70-72—210 -3 Championship Charlotte at Utah, 7 p.m. 5-6 3-5 13, Mayo 8-12 3-3 21, Conley 5-9 0-2 Battier 0-3 0-0 0, Scola 4-7 1-2 9, Yao 9-14 7- 2-4 2, J.Wright 3-6 1-2 7, Brown 1-5 4-4 6, American U. 78, Lafayette 65 Steve Elkington 70-69-71—210 -3 10 25, Artest 10-17 3-6 27, Alston 1-8 0-0 2, Serena Williams (2), U.S., def. Dinara Safina San Antonio at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. 13, Lowry 1-4 0-0 2, Miles 0-1 0-0 0, Warrick Daniels 1-5 0-0 3. Totals 28-78 26-33 87. Army 76, Bucknell 65 Kirk Triplett 70-70-70—210 -3 (3), Russia, 6-0, 6-3. 5-10 1-2 11, Ross 1-4 2-2 4, Jaric 0-1 0-0 0. Brooks 8-19 5-6 22, Wafer 2-8 3-4 8, Landry Golden State 19 28 18 26 — 91 Binghamton 83, Maine 77 Rod Pampling 72-69-69—210 -3 Totals 39-76 14-21 98. 6-8 4-4 17, Hayes 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-84 23- New Orleans 27 17 21 22 — 87 Boston College 67, Virginia Tech 66 Doubles NBA Boxes Woody Austin 69-72-69—210 -3 Men Wizards 106, Clippers 94 L.A. Lakers 26 29 36 24 — 115 32 110. 3-Point Goals—Golden State 4-17 (Crawford 2- Boston U. 72, Hartford 47 Brandt Jobe 72-69-69—210 -3 Memphis 29 32 21 16 — 98 Golden State 20 31 24 18 — 93 5, Morrow 1-1, Jackson 1-5, Maggette 0-1, Bryant 65, St. Francis, Pa. 60 Jeff Overton 70-72-68—210 -3 Championship L.A. CLIPPERS (94) 3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 4-16 (Fisher 2-3, Houston 25 28 28 29 — 110 Ellis 0-1, Watson 0-2, Azubuike 0-2), New Buffalo 56, Toledo 43 Cameron Beckman 68-67-75—210 -3 Bob/Mike Bryan (2), U.S., def. Mahesh Thornton 2-10 1-1 5, Skinner 7-11 0-0 14, Radmanovic 1-3, Vujacic 1-3, Bryant 0-1, 3-Point Goals—Golden State 6-15 (Watson 2- Orleans 5-21 (Paul 2-4, Daniels 1-2, Butler 1- Columbia 65, Brown 59 Rickie Fowler 73-66-72—211 -2 Bhupathi, India/Mark Knowles (3), Bahamas, Camby 2-5 2-2 6, Gordon 8-15 6-6 25, Jones Farmar 0-1, Walton 0-2, Ariza 0-3), Memphis 3, Crawford 2-4, Morrow 1-2, Jackson 1-4, 4, Stojakovic 1-6, West 0-1, Brown 0-2, Marks Connecticut 94, Providence 61 Vaughn Taylor 69-69-73—211 -2 2-6, 7-5, 6-0. Maggette 0-2), Houston 7-18 (Artest 4-6, Cornell 64, Yale 36 1-2 0-2 2, Jordan 0-1 0-0 0, B.Davis 5-10 5-6 6-11 (Conley 3-3, Mayo 2-3, Gay 1-3, Ross 0- 0-2). Fouled Out—Stojakovic. Rebounds— Dartmouth 63, Penn 60 Fredrik Jacobson 72-65-74—211 -2 17, Novak 6-12 0-0 17, R.Davis 3-8 1-1 8. 1, Lowry 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Landry 1-1, Wafer 1-2, Brooks 1-4, Alston 0-2, Golden State 54 (Turiaf 11), New Orleans 55 Drexel 60, Towson 53 D.J. Trahan 68-74-69—211 -2 Totals 34-74 15-18 94. L.A. Lakers 45 (P.Gasol 8), Memphis 42 Battier 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— (West 15). Assists—Golden State 15 (Jackson Duquesne 74, St. Bonaventure 68 Bob Tway 71-71-69—211 -2 TRANSACTIONS WASHINGTON (106) (Warrick, Arthur 7). Assists—L.A. Lakers 18 Golden State 43 (Turiaf 10), Houston 61 (Yao 7), New Orleans 15 (Paul 8). Total Fouls— Holy Cross 67, Lehigh 52 Kevin Streelman 73-69-69—211 -2 BASKETBALL McGuire 0-3 2-2 2, Jamison 8-16 7-9 25, (Bryant 7), Memphis 21 (Conley 7). Total 11). Assists—Golden State 17 (Jackson 5), Golden State 27, New Orleans 17. Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 65, Wagner 51 Chad Campbell 70-70-72—212 -1 National Basketball Association Songaila 4-10 0-0 8, Butler 6-22 4-5 16, Fouls—L.A. Lakers 19, Memphis 22. Houston 21 (Brooks 9). Total Fouls—Golden Technicals—Posey. A—17,738 (17,188). Navy 75, Colgate 64 Jeff Klauk 74-66-72—212 -1 Charlie Wi 73-68-71—212 -1 SAN ANTONIO SPURS—Recalled G Malik James 3-8 0-0 9, McGee 8-15 2-3 18, Technical—L.A. Lakers defensive three sec- State 27, Houston 22. Technicals—Biedrins, Niagara 68, Manhattan 49 Hairston from Austin (NBADL). Crittenton 0-3 4-6 4, Young 8-11 5-6 22, ond. A—18,119 (18,119). Jackson. A—16,702 (18,043). Northeastern 73, Delaware 59 Lucas Glover 65-72-75—212 -1 Men’s College Scores Pittsburgh 93, Notre Dame 80 Webb Simpson 68-67-77—212 -1 FOOTBALL Stevenson 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 38-90 24-31 106. Far West Canadian Football League L.A. Clippers 22 25 28 19 — 94 Mavericks 111, Heat 96 Bulls 122, Suns 111 Arizona 66, Washington St. 56 Princeton 77, Harvard 71 Chris Dimarco 73-69-70—212 -1 Washington 26 32 23 25 — 106 BYU 84, Wyoming 60 Quinnipiac 69, Long Island U. 63 Pat Perez 69-73-70—212 -1 WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Released OL 3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 11-26 (Novak 5- DALLAS (111) CHICAGO (122) CS Bakersfield 69, Utah Valley St. 60 Rhode Island 98, La Salle 88, OT John Merrick 72-70-70—212 -1 Matt Sheridan. 10, Gordon 3-7, B.Davis 2-2, R.Davis 1-5, Howard 7-13 0-0 15, Nowitzki 12-14 5-5 30, Deng 7-16 3-3 17, Thomas 4-9 2-2 10, Noah CS Northridge 79, Cal Poly 68 Robert Morris 75, Monmouth, N.J. 62 Dudley Hart 71-71-70—212 -1 HOCKEY Dampier 1-3 2-2 4, A.Wright 2-5 2-2 6, Kidd 2-4 0-0 4, Gordon 8-14 5-5 26, Rose 12-19 2- Cal St.-Fullerton 58, UC Riverside 52 Rutgers 75, DePaul 56 Brad Adamonis 68-70-75—213 E National Hockey League Thornton 0-1, Jones 0-1), Washington 6-11 Sacred Heart 77, Cent. Connecticut St. 69 (James 3-5, Jamison 2-3, Young 1-2, 3-5 0-0 7, George 2-3 0-0 5, Terry 9-17 0-0 2 26, Nocioni 4-10 2-3 11, Gray 0-2 2-2 2, Gonzaga 64, San Diego 47 Briny Baird 67-74-72—213 E DALLAS STARS—Recalled LW Fabian 20, Bass 5-8 1-3 11, Barea 5-7 0-0 11, Hinrich 6-14 2-3 15, Sefolosha 4-6 2-2 11. Montana 60, E. Washington 52 Saint Louis 88, Fordham 58 Mark Wilson 70-72-71—213 E Stevenson 0-1). Fouled Out—None. St. Francis, NY 73, Fairleigh Dickinson 62 Brunnstrom from Manitoba (AHL). Rebounds—L.A. Clippers 44 (Skinner 10), Singleton 1-3 0-0 2, Hollins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals Totals 47-94 20-22 122. N. Arizona 67, N. Colorado 64 Joe Ogilvie 71-70-73—214 +1 47-78 10-12 111. PHOENIX (111) New Mexico St. 82, Hawaii 72 St. Peter’s 67, Iona 64 Brett Quigley 69-71-75—215 +2 PHOENIX COYOTES—Recalled C Joel Perrault Washington 58 (Butler 13). Assists—L.A. Nevada 69, Idaho 65 Stony Brook 56, UMBC 55 John Rollins 71-71-74—216 +3 from San Antonio (AHL). Clippers 21 (B.Davis, Jones 6), Washington 22 MIAMI (96) Hill 5-9 9-9 19, Stoudemire 4-7 4-7 12, Diawara 0-1 0-0 0, Haslem 3-5 4-8 10, O’Neal 6-11 6-9 18, Richardson 3-8 5-6 12, Oregon St. 57, Oregon 54 Temple 74, Richmond 65 Ben Curtis 71-71-74—216 +3 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS—Recalled D Anton (Butler 7). Total Fouls—L.A. Clippers 22, Portland 84, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 66 Va. Commonwealth 66, Hofstra 62 Jason Bohn 71-71-74—216 +3 Stralman from Toronto (AHL). Washington 17. A—18,227 (20,173). Magloire 1-2 0-0 2, Wade 13-23 2-4 30, Nash 7-14 1-2 15, Amundson 0-0 0-0 0, Vermont 83, New Hampshire 39 Chalmers 4-11 6-7 17, Cook 1-9 0-0 2, Barnes 1-4 0-0 3, Barbosa 11-17 7-7 32. S. Utah 66, W. Illinois 65 Nicholas Thompson 72-68-77—217 +4 SOCCER San Diego St. 78, Colorado St. 59 Dean Wilson 69-73-76—218 +5 Bucks 110, Hawks 107 Beasley 7-15 4-4 18, Quinn 3-6 4-5 10, Jones Totals 37-70 32-40 111. Santa Clara 64, Pepperdine 52 Major League Soccer 1-1 1-2 3, Blount 2-4 0-0 4, Banks 0-0 0-0 0, Chicago 30 32 26 34 — 122 UCLA 97, Stanford 63 BETTING CHIVAS USA—Signed F Ante Razov. ATLANTA (107) Anthony 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-77 21-30 96. Phoenix 25 34 24 28 — 111 UNLV 59, Air Force 38 OCKEY Xtreme Soccer League Williams 1-4 6-6 8, Smith 8-16 2-4 18, Dallas 24 33 28 26 — 111 3-Point Goals—Chicago 8-17 (Gordon 5-7, Utah 69, New Mexico 68 Vegas Line H CHICAGO STORM—Traded F Randi Patterson Pachulia 3-4 5-6 11, Johnson 8-23 4-4 22, Miami 15 34 21 26 — 96 Sefolosha 1-2, Nocioni 1-4, Hinrich 1-4), For Feb. 1 Washington 84, Arizona St. 71 NFL NHL to New Jersey for F Frederico Moojen. Bibby 8-15 4-6 24, S.Jones 0-5 0-0 0, Evans 3-Point Goals—Dallas 7-16 (Terry 2-5, Kidd 1- Phoenix 5-14 (Barbosa 3-5, Barnes 1-2, Weber St. 75, Idaho St. 61 All Times MST COLLEGE 2-3 0-0 6, Murray 7-15 1-1 18, Law 0-0 0-0 0. 1, Nowitzki 1-1, George 1-2, Howard 1-3, Richardson 1-4, Nash 0-3). Fouled Out— Southwest Super Bowl At Tampa, Fla. EASTERN CONNECTICUT—Announced sophomore bas- Totals 37-85 22-27 107. Barea 1-3, Singleton 0-1), Miami 5-15 O’Neal. Rebounds—Chicago 47 (Deng 10), Alabama St. 65, Prairie View 53 ATLANTIC W L OT PTS GF GA MILWAUKEE (110) (Chalmers 3-5, Wade 2-4, Beasley 0-1, Quinn Phoenix 43 (O’Neal 8). Assists—Chicago 23 Kansas St. 85, Texas 81, OT FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG ketball C Charles Okwandu has been declared Nebraska 82, Texas Tech 69 academically ineligible. Jefferson 4-10 11-12 20, Villanueva 8-15 7-7 0-1, Blount 0-1, Diawara 0-1, Cook 0-2). (Hinrich, Gordon 6), Phoenix 21 (Nash 10). Pittsburgh 7 6½ (46½) Arizona New Jersey 32 15 3 67 157 125 27, Elson 3-3 0-0 6, Sessions 8-16 4-5 20, Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Dallas 40 Total Fouls—Chicago 27, Phoenix 18. Rice 76, East Carolina 70 N.Y. Rangers 29 18 4 62 132 134 GREENSBORO—Named Jimmy Teague offen- Technicals—Chicago defensive three second, Sam Houston St. 72, Texas A&M-Corpus sive coordinator. Ridnour 4-8 4-4 12, Bogut 4-7 1-2 9, Mbah a (Nowitzki 7), Miami 44 (Beasley 10). Assists— Christi 51 Philadelphia 26 14 9 61 159 145 Florida Atlantic’s Joseph shines as Nation beats Texas EL PASO, Texas — Florida Atlantic’s Frantz FSU receiver arrested on DUI T.F. Parks and Rec Joseph returned an interception 26 yards Sports Shorts offers youth wrestling and a fumble 32 yards to set up scores TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State receiv- and the national team won the Texas vs. er Preston Parker was arrested Saturday and Note: Send Magic Valley briefs to [email protected] TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls Parks and The Nation All-Star Game 27-24 on charged with driving under the influence of Recreation will offer registration for youth Saturday. alcohol or drugs. wrestling beginning Monday through Feb. 20. Texas trailed 20-17 after a 27-yard field goal It’s the third arrest for the 21-year-old Parker M AGIC V ALLEY The program is for children in grades K-6. The from UTEP’s Jose Martinez on the first play of since 2006 and second in less than a year. season will begin on March 3 and run through the fourth quarter. But Joseph returned an Tallahassee police arrested Parker, of Jerome Club Volleyball holds sign-ups April 2. Practices will be held on Tuesday and interception to the Texas 31 on the next Texas Delray Beach, early Saturday after officers JEROME — Jerome Club Volleyball is hold- Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for grades K-2 possession. Purdue’s Curtis Painter then threw found him passed out in his car in a ing sign-ups through Friday. The club is for and from 6:30 to 7:30 for grades 3-6 at the Twin a 9-yard scoring pass to San Jose State’s Yonus McDonald’s drive-thru lane. A witness stated girls in grades 5-11 and the cost is $30. The Falls High School wrestling room. The cost is $18 Davis for a 27-17 lead. that Parker’s red Dodge Charger had been club will participate in tournaments in the for those in city limits and $21 for those outside. With 37,054 watching at the Sun Bowl, the stopped for 20 minutes. Magic Valley, with grades 5-6 competing A $10 late fee will be added if registering after Nation scored two touchdowns and a field goal According to police, Parker’s blood alcohol March 28, April 4, April 11 and April 18. Feb. 20. Participants will receive a Bruins T-shirt. off three Texas turnovers in the third annual content was 0.054 percent when tested at the Grades 7-11 will compete Feb. 28, March 7 Information: Twin Falls Parks and Recreation game, which pits collegiate players with Texas Leon County jail. Florida’s drunk-driving limit and March 28. office at 736-2265. ties against the rest of the U.S. and Canada. is 0.08 percent. Parker’s urine sample was pre- Practices will be held once a week in the Tulsa’s David Johnson threw two touchdown sumptive positive for marijuana. A police evening, beginning two weeks before the first T.F. Parks and Rec offer youth soccer passes for the Texas team. news release states that Parker admitted to tournament. Additional coaches are needed. Texas closed to 27-24 with 1:08 left on a 22- drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. Contact: Coach Hannah Bitzenburg at 404- TWIN FALLS — Twin Falls Parks and yard pass from Johnson to Northwestern (La.) Parker was arrested on gun and drug 9292. Recreation will offer registration for spring State’s Dudley Guice, but the Nation recovered charges in April 2008. He pleaded guilty a youth soccer from Feb. 9 through Feb. 27. The the onside kick. month later to a reduced misdemeanor Idaho Youth Soccer holds course program is for boys and girls in grades K-7. The Joseph’s fumble return helped give the charge of carrying a concealed weapon and season will begin on April 6, with teams playing Nation a 6-0 lead when UAB’s Swayze Waters performed community service as part of the TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Youth Soccer twice per week for five weeks. Game times are made the second of his two field goals on the plea, according to court records. Association will hold an E-License 5:30 p.m., 5:45 and 7. Volunteer coaches are first play of the second quarter. According to Leon County records, Parker course from Feb. 21-23 at Twin Falls High needed. The cost is $15 for those in the city limit Florida Atlantic’s Howard Schnellenberger was arrested in 2006 after police said he tried School. and $25 for those outside, with a $10 late charge coached the winning team, and his player, to steal a DVD from Best Buy. The charge was The cost is $65 for members and $95 for if registering after Feb. 27. Jerseys are $10. Joseph, was the defensive MVP. dismissed after Parker entered a diversionary nonmembers. Information: Chris Clark at Information: 736-2265. program and paid $200 in court costs. 316-7005 or [email protected]. — Staff and wire reports Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Sunday, February 1, 2009 Sports 5 Y OUTH C HEERLEADING Planet Cheer sweeps titles Filer’s Jones to at Cheer Explosion event play Down Under Times-News second in duo best). Kiyanna Cox and Keely Davis were sec- Planet Cheer’s Tiny, Mini, ond and third, respectively, in Let us Filer High School varsity foot- Youth and Senior Co-ed youth division jumps, while ball player Mat Jones was teams took first-place honors Grady Carlton took first in selected to represent Idaho in Jan. 17 at the Cheer Explosion senior male division jumps. competition in the Idaho Jailyn Gartner, Autum Burdick the 21st annual Down Under Center in Nampa. The Senior and Kori Gartner took second Bowl this summer. 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Photo courtesy of JANIE JONES Your Sports BOWLING Prudent 264, Denny O’Brien Hicks 198, Adam Mings 93. PIONEER 257, Rick Morrow 244. BOYS’ GAMES: Rick Stoltenburg SERIES: Amber Blackwell 587, BOWLADROME, TWIN FALLS M.V. SENIORS 148, Joe Stroltenburg 92, Chaz Julie Shaffer 584, Cindy SUN. EARLY MIXED MEN’S SERIES: Ed Dutry 529, Hicks 74, Adam Mings 47. Morrison 583, Georgia Ranall Senior Co-ed team MEN’S SERIES: Cobey Magee Jim Vining 525, Gerald Leis GIRLS’ SERIES: Julie Anne 574. 656, Bob Leazer 563, Doug 519, Myron Schroeder 509. Nejezchleba 224, Sarah GAMES: Amber Blackwell 222, Members of the Planet Cheer Senior Co-ed team include Gabbi Cutrer, Sirucek 561, Ward Westburg MEN’S GAMES: Ed Dutry 195, Thompson 212, Alexis Breck Julie Shaffer 218, Julie Shull Clara Comer, McKayla Luper, Jessica Child, Ryley Hazen, Kelsey Schutz, 531. Steve Hall 194, Darryl Cameron 157. 217, Shirley Brill 211. 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Diana Brady 190, Barbara Kim Ward 175, Judy MaClean McCallister 541, Lois Tomlinson LADIES GAMES: Edie Barkley Robinson, Leah Stewart, Bailee Price, Alexis Kiesig, Royce Moreno, Sage Reynolds 179. Swan, Lyndsey Stoneberg, McKynlee Bingham, Jane Petruzzelli, Patricia 162, Anita Nowak 154. 528, Claudene Stricklan 505, 199, Dani Sue Irish178, Kathy MID MORN. MIXED FRI. P.M. SENIORS Jeri Quaintance 495. McClure 170, Danita Johnson Devries, McKaylah Nielson, Kynlee Stevenson, Autumn Burdick and MEN’S SERIES: Matt Baysinger MEN’S SERIES: Tom Smith 659, LADIES GAMES: Stephanie 165. Anthony Carr. 679, Dick DeRoche 599, Ed Bill Boren 612, Ed Dutry 607, Leitch 211, Darla McCallister EARLY FRI. MIXED Dutry 589, Tom Glass 578. 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A.M. TRIOS Hanson 185, Shirley Kunsman 580, Diana Griffin 554, Dorothy 592, Julie Capurro 554, Glenda SERIES: Ella Mae Jorgenson 184, Anita Merrick 184. Moon 547, Debbie Graham 489. Barrutia 544. 506, Gail McAllister 494, MOOSE LADIES GAMES: Mandi Olson LADIES GAMES: Bobbie Barbara Frith 482, Evelyn SERIES: Todd Fiscus 582, Jim 214, Dorothy Moon 211, Diana Thompson 223, Tawnia Bryant Haslam 478. Bails 666, Kerry Klassen 659, Griffin 208, Teresa Boehm 197. 215, Alyce Wasko 205, Julie GAMES: Evelyn Haslam 189, Zach Black 652. MAGIC BOWL, TWIN FALLS Capurro 205. Barbara Frith 187, Charm GAMES: Zach Black 268, Cory SUN. ROLLERS SAT. YABA Petersen 181, Kathy Salisbury Moore 267, Jim Bails 267, Todd MEN’S SERIES: Rick Frederiksen BOYS’ SERIES: Anthony Brady 179. Fiscus 267. 701, Dave Wilson 615, RD 600, Dominic Curtis 599, Kyle LATECOMERS MOONSHINERS Adema 603, Steve Hart 593. Mason 565, Rhett Bryant 508. SERIES: Lisa Allen 603, Terry SERIES: Deanna Heil 535, Tana MEN’S GAMES: Rick Frederiksen BOYS’ GAMES: Anthony Brady Keegan 536, Charm Petersen Beehler 521, Hilarie Smith 450, 266, RD Adema 234, Stan 235, Dominic Curtis 228, Rhett 511, Gail McAllister 501. Jackie Webb 424. Visser 233, Dave Wilson 230. Bryant 216, Kyle Mason 193. Tiny team GAMES: Lisa Allen 229, Terry GAMES: Deanna Heil 192, Tana LADIES SERIES: Amanda Crider GIRLS’ SERIES: Jessica Jenkins Keegan 187, Helen McCord Beehler 189, Beth Mason 155, 566, Ashlee Rackham 555, Ann 603, Marissa Eggleston 495, Ali Members of the Planet Cheer Tiny team include Hannah Aguirre, Alexis 186, Sherry Blass 186. Hilarie Smith 154. Shepherd 548, Ida Countryman Churchman 432, Chelsey Brady TUES. MAJORS Mendoza, Karlee Long, Jadyn Baker, Breanna Abram, Aubrie Ellison, SUNSET BOWL, BUHL 543. 407. BOYS’ SERIES: Tyler Black 711, Savannah Slagel, Carson Hazen, Paige Fields, Kaydence Poulson, Gabie SUNSET SENIORS LADIES GAMES: Amanda Crider GIRLS’ GAMES: Jessica Jenkins Anthony Vest 527. MEN’S SERIES: Ed Hanna 518, 232, Ann Shepherd 204, Nicole 249, Ali Churchman 183, Carter and McKenna Stallones. BOYS’ GAMES: Tyler Black 258, Al Kooiman 508, Gene Trump 199, Stephanie Debaeke Marissa Eggleston 173, Chelsey Anthony Vest 202, Adam Craig Schroeder 507, Tom Kinnett 191. Brady 157. 179. 482. COMMERCIAL TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SERIES: Miranda Curtis MEN’S GAMES: Gene Schroeder SERIES: Tony Brass 681, Leon BOYS’ SERIES: Anthony Vest 462, Koti Jo Moses 447, Erica 197, Ron Fugate 187, Jim Klimes 650, Zack Black 644, 592, Tyler Black 558. Reeves 437, Megan McAllister Kodesh 183, Al Kooiman 183. Matt Olson 643. BOYS’ GAMES: Anthony Vest 327. LADIES SERIES: Verna Kodesh GAMES: Tony Brass 246, Trevor 225, Tyler Black 215. GIRLS’ GAMES: Miranda Curtis 502, Lois Tomlinson 436, Carol Wakley 242, Dirk McCallister GIRLS’ SERIES: Jessica Jenkins 193, Koti Jo Moses 164, Erica Ruhter 408, Bonne Sligar 388. 233, Rick Frederiksen 233. 542, Kaitlynn Simpson 510, Reeves 154, Megan McAllister LADIES GAMES: Verna Kodesh MASON Marissa Eggleston 508. 129. 172, Phyllis Callen 162, Lois SERIES: Skeet Donaldson 543, GIRLS’ GAMES: Jessica Jenkins CONSOLIDATED Tomlinson 157, Bonne Sligar Kathy Gray 530, Marie Bruce 232, Marissa Eggleston 205, SERIES: Jene Prudent 685, Neil 157. 524, Rosie Pope 511. Kaitlynn Simpson 189, Kelsie Welsh 684, Denny O’Brien 683, MON. YABA GAMES: Jean Stokesberry 213, Bryant 75. Daniel Wade 651. BOYS’ SERIES: Rick Stoltenburg Skeet Donaldson 206, Kathy SNAKE RIVER BOWL GAMES: Tony Everts 266, Jene 400, Joe Stroltenburg 257, Chaz Gray 201, Rosie Pope 197. NO INFORMATION SUBMITTED. 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S UPER B OWL XLIII: INSIDE THE M ATCHUP

Facts and Figures Steelers vs. Cardinals AT STAKE — National Football League Championship for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. PARTICIPANTS: Arizona Cardinals (NFC) and Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC). This is the first appearance for the Cardinals and the 4 p.m., NBC seventh appearance for the Steelers. SITE: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. This is the fourth Super Bowl played in Tampa and the second at this Stadium. SEATING CAPACITY: 70,500. DATE: Feb. 1, 2009. GAMETIME: 4 p.m. MST. NETWORK COVERAGE: By NBC-TV to more than 200 stations throughout the United States. Westwood One Radio to 500 stations within the United States. The Armed Forces Television will also provide broadcast to 180 countries throughout the world. The game will be distributed internationally by the NFL and NFL International to more than 220 countries and broadcast in 30 different languages. PLAYERS SHARE: Winners: $78,000 per man. Losers: $40,000 per man. PLAYER UNIFORMS: Arizona will be the home team and use the Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlsiberger Cardinals defensive ends Antonio Smith (94) and Bertrand Berry West bench. The Cardinals have their choice of wearing its col- ored or white jersey. SUDDEN DEATH: If the game is tied at regulation time 60 min- When the Steelers have the ball utes, it will continue in sudden death overtime. The team scor- Just as the Steelers of the 1970s evolved catch and run TD was the major offensive Antrel Rolle (21) and Aaron Francisco (41), ing first (by safety, field goal, or touchdown) will win. from a run-it-down-your-throat offense to a play in the AFC title game, and his contribu- plus the linebackers, might be telling. At the end of regulation playing time, the referee will immediately more versatile mode, this group has bal- tions would be even more vital should fel- Arizona’s LBs have been very active in the toss a coin at the center of the field, in accordance with rules anced its attack. Indeed, when RB Willie low wideout Hines Ward (86) be limited or playoffs, notably Karlos Dansby (58) and pertaining to the usual pre-game toss. The captain of NFC team Parker (39) couldn’t find much room against out with a knee injury. Gerald Hayes (54). Again, though, they (the visiting team) will call the toss. Following a three-minute Baltimore in the AFC championship game, More likely, the warrior Ward will play — aren’t in Baltimore’s class. intermission after the end of the regular game, play will contin- QB Ben Roethlisberger (7) took control. And and play well. He was the MVP of Pittsburgh Roethlisberger often holds the ball too ue by 15-minute periods with a two-minute intermission the Cardinals’ defense, while quite stout for 2006 Super Bowl win. long, and he was sacked four times by the between each such overtime period with no halftime intermis- most of three postseason victories, hardly Arizona’s secondary has performed incon- Ravens. Arizona has seven sacks in its sion. The teams will change goals between each period, there is on the level of the Ravens. sistently in the playoffs, but has made three playoff games, with DEs Bertrand will be a two-minute warning at the end of each period. Pittsburgh will turn to Parker early, particu- seven interceptions, led by two each from Berry (92) and Antonio Smith (94) providing OFFICIAL TIME: The scoreboard clock will be official. larly seeking to draw Arizona’s standout Rod Hood (26) and rookie Dominique the best pass rush and DT Darnell Dockett OFFICIALS: There will be seven officials and two alternates safety, Adrian Wilson (24) closer to the line. Rodgers-Cromartie (29). ARC could wind up (90) being disruptive in all phases. They appointed by the Commissioner’s office. If successful, the Steelers will keep pound- with lots of solo coverage on Holmes, par- should find ways of pressuring Big Ben TROPHY: The winning team receives permanent possession of ing Parker, Mewelde Moore (21) and Gary ticularly if Ward is hobbled. against an inconsistent offensive line that the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a sterling silver trophy created by Russell (33), but also will mix in some Steelers TE Heath Miller (83) has been a includes tackles Willie Colon (74) and Max Tiffany & Company and presented annually to the winner of the medium-range and deep throws to playmak- clutch performer and favorite target for Starks (78), guards Darnell Stapleton (72) Super Bowl. The trophy was named after the late coach Vince er Santonio Holmes (10). Holmes’ 65-yard Roethlisberger. His matchups with Wilson, and Chris Kemoeatu (68). Lombardi of the two-time Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers before the 1971 Super Bowl. The trophy is a regulation silver football mounted in a kicking position on a pyramid-like stand of three concave sides. The trophy stands 20¾ inches tall, weighs 6.7 pounds and is valued more than $25,000. The words “Vince Lombardi” and “Super Bowl XLIII” are engraved on the base along with the NFL shield. ATTENDANCE: To date, 3,276,834 have attended Super Bowl games. The largest crowd was 103,985 at the 14th Super Bowl at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Super Bowl Lineups

Steelers linebacker James Harrison Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner VS. When the Cardinals have the ball First priority: Keep Kurt Warner (13) league since the Ravens of eight years ago support from hard-hitting Ryan Clark (25) Arizona Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers upright. is dreaming. That doesn’t mean Arizona has and All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu (43), who Offense Offense While their running game has been revived no chance, because Warner remains a has been sensational in the playoffs. WR — 11 Larry Fitzgerald, WR — 86 Hines Ward, 85 behind veteran Edgerrin James (32) and superb, clutch player with excellent touch. If Limiting Fitzgerald somewhat is critical, and 85 Jerheme Urban, 87 Sean Nate Washington rookie Tim Hightower (34) — both key con- tackles Mike Gandy (69) and Levi Brown even then Anquan Boldin (81) and Steve Morey LT — 78 Max Starks, 79 Trai tributors to the win over Philadelphia for the (75) and guard Reggie Wells (74) give him Breaston (15) are dangerous. Both joined LT — 69 Mike Gandy, 72 Essex, 69 Jason Capizzi, 66 NFC crown — the Cardinals won’t survive if time, he will produce. Fitz as 1,000-yard receivers this season. Brandon Keith Tony Hills Warner doesn’t get time to pass. Arizona certainly has the edge in receivers The best way for “Blitzburgh” to keep the LG — 74 Reggie Wells, 61 LG — 68 Chris Kemoeatu, Warner heads to his third Super Bowl own- with the uncoverable Larry Fitzgerald (11), Cardinals from soaring is with a strong pass Elton Brown 65 Jeremy Parquet ing the two most prolific passing days in the who already has set a record for postsea- rush. Defensive Player of the Year James C — 63 Lyle Sendlein, 70 game’s history. He had 414 yards in the son yards receiving (419) and has five play- Harrison (92) is complemented in the line- C — 62 Justin Hartwig Pat Ross RG — 72 Darnell Stapleton, 2000 win over Tennessee when he was with off touchdowns, three against Philly. Even if backing corps by James Farrior (51), LaMarr RG — 76 Deuce Lutui, 61 the Rams, and 365 when St. Louis lost to Fitzgerald is double-teamed, he will find Woodley (56) and Larry Foote (50). Up front, 79 Trai Essex Elton Brown RT — 74 Willie Colon, 78 New England two years later. ways to be productive, so cornerbacks Ike Aaron Smith (91) and Casey Hampton (98) RT — 75 Levi Brown, 68 Expecting that many yards against the Taylor (24), Deshea Townsend (26) and are formidable against the pass and the Max Starks Elliot Vallejo best, most intimidating defense in the Bryant McFadden (20) will need plenty of run. TE — 83 Heath Miller, 89 TE — 82 Leonard Pope, 89 Matt Spaeth, 49 Sean Ben Patrick, 84 Jerame McHugh Tuman RB — 39 Willie Parker, 21 WR — 81 Anquan Boldin, 15 Mewelde Moore, 33 Gary Steve Breaston, 80 Early Russell Doucet FB — 38 Carey Davis QB — 13 Kurt Warner, 7 Matt QB — 7 Ben Roethlisberger, Leinart, 2 Brian St. Pierre 4 Byron Leftwich, 2 Dennis RB — 32 Edgerrin James, 34 Dixon Tim Hightower, 28 J.J. WR — 10 Santonio Holmes, Arrington 14 Limas Sweed FB — 45 Terrelle Smith, 46 Defense Tim Castille Defense LDE — 91 Aaron Smith, 90 LDE — 94 Antonio Smith, 91 Travis Kirschke, 96 Orpheus Kenny Iwebema Roye NT — 98 Casey Hampton, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt NT — 97 Bryan Robinson, 98 Gabe Watson, 78 Alan 76 Chris Hoke, 71 Scott Branch Paxson Coaching UT — 90 Darnell Dockett, 93 RDE — 99 Brett Keisel, 93 Calais Campbell Nick Eason A pair of second-year coaches who com- scheme for the talent on hand, and it’s management and took the job in Arizona, RDE — 55 Travis LaBoy, 92 LOLB — 56 LaMarr Woodley, peted for the Steelers job after Bill Cowher paid off. bringing another ‘06 candidate, Russ Bertrand Berry 53 Bruce Davis, 55 Patrick retired in early 2007. Tomlin wants to be physical in all aspects Grimm, with him. SLB Bailey Mike Tomlin got the Pittsburgh gig, has and has the right roster for it. He gives Whisenhunt’s best work has been erasing — 56 Chike Okeafor, 57 Victor Hobson LILB — 51 James Farrior, 57 led the Steelers to two AFC North titles Roethlisberger just enough freedom for Big a losing culture in the Valley of the Sun — Keyaron Fox and now to their second Super Bowl in Ben to display why he’s a big winner. helped, of course, by veteran leaders such MLB — 54 Gerald Hayes, 52 Monty Beisel RILB — 50 Larry Foote, 94 four years. A disciple of the 4-3 defense, Ken Whisenhunt was Cowher’s offensive as Warner, Wilson and James. His game- Lawrence Timmons he stood behind coordinator Dick LeBeau coordinator when Pittsburgh won the 2006 planning, particularly on offense, is strong. WLB — 58 Karlos Dansby, ROLB — 92 James Harrison, and the 3-4 because that’s the best Super Bowl. He was bypassed by Steelers And, like Tomlin, he delegates well. 51 Pago Togafau LCB — 26 Rod Hood, 20 54 Andre Frazier Ralph Brown, 25 Eric Green LCB — 24 Ike Taylor, 22 RCB — 29 D. Rodgers- William Gay 37, Anthony Special teams Intangibles Cromartie, 27 Michael Madison Adams FS — 25 Ryan Clark, 27 Arizona’s kicking game is exactly brilliant in this area The Cardinals are in their first Curtain is among its most SS — 24 Adrian Wilson, 47 Anthony Smith solid. Neil Rackers (1) made last weekend. Super Bowl — they’ve never impressive, and this team SS — 43 Troy Polamalu, 23 25 of 28 field goals, which is Pittsburgh always seems to Aaron Francisco even come close before and won’t ever back down. Tyrone Carter excellent, but Pittsburgh’s Jeff get a huge play from Holmes, already have surpassed their It wants a rugged, field-posi- FS — 21 Antrel Rolle, 22 RCB — 26 Deshea Reed (3) is the superior place- whose punt return for a score all-time victory total in the post- tion type of game featuring Matt Ware kicker and one of the best got the Steelers back into season (2) with their three wins tough play on every down. Special Teams Townsend, 20 Bryant clutch kickers around. their divisional round win over this year. They have not gotten Rarely does it get away from K — 1 Neil Rackers McFadden, 31 Fernando Ben Graham (5) fared well San Diego. He can be hit or tight because they have been the style that been so defining P — 5 Ben Graham Bryant since he took over the punting miss, though, and prone to underdogs throughout, as they in Steel City since the invention LS — 48 Nathan Hodel, 84 Special Teams duties late in the season for bad decisions. are for this game. of football. Jerame Tuman P — 17 Mitch Berger Arizona, while J.J. Arrington The Steelers are decent on Their strong leadership and The Steelers could become H — 5 Ben Graham, 87 Sean PK — 3 Jeff Reed (28) and Breaston are danger- kickoff returns, but their spe- experience in key positions has the first franchise with six Morey LS — 61 Jared Retkofsky ous on kick runbacks. cial teams strength is in cov- served them well in the play- Super Bowl titles, a strong KR — 28 J.J. Arrington, 15 H — 17 Mitch Berger But the Cardinals weren’t erage. offs, never more so than in the motivator. Steve Breaston, 87 Sean KR — 33 Gary Russell, 21 72-yard drive to winning TD Then again, winning it for a Morey Mewelde Moore against Philadelphia. first time is just as energizing PR — 15 Steve Breaston, 21 PR — 10 Santonio Holmes, Capsule information by Barry Wilner Associated Press writer Pittsburgh’s latest Steel for Arizona. Antrel Rolle, 26 Rod Hood 21 Mewelde Moore Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SPORTS Sunday, February 1, 2009 Sports 7 W HY THE C ARDINALS W ILL W IN W HY T HE S TEELERS W ILL W IN Cards will at least cover spread Easier to break it than build it AMPA, Fla. (AP) — It’s “If we execute our AMPA, Fla. (AP) — Obama jumped on the T not easy being red. T Even Rod bandwagon and Mike Ask any Arizona game plan a little bit Blagojevich would Fincke, who grew up in a Cardinals fan here for the TIM have a tough time explain- JIM suburb of Pittsburgh and is Super Bowl, if you can find better than they do, ing away what’s going to commander of the NASA one. Rumor is some are sup- DAHLBERG happen to the Arizona LITKE expedition en route to the posed to be here, but if so, then I feel we have Cardinals in the Super international space station, they’re apparently mas- Bowl come Sunday. recently took advantage of querading as Terrible Towels. just as good a shot One reason even smart the gravity-free atmosphere Hard to blame them if they people believe the old saw to unfurl his Terrible Towel. don’t show up. The economy walk off the field with a win as anybody of about defense winning They knocked out three If Fincke can only break is terrible, and for the last 61 most of the time. championships is because Baltimore Ravens, widely away from his duties for a years the Cardinals have But Kurt Warner isn’t going winning this.” it’s always been easier to considered the second-nas- few minutes, we’d recom- been, too. to complete every pass to — Arizona defensive end break something than build tiest team in pro football, in mend tuning in for the Their pitiful history is by Larry Fitzgerald, and Bertrand Berry it. And that’s never been the AFC Championship third-quarter. If the game now well documented. So is Edgerrin James may find more true about the NFL game, beginning with the isn’t over by halftime, it will the improbable story of the nowhere to go running up the perfect way to go into a than during this decade. It opening kickoff. The reason be soon. past few weeks that put them the middle against the Super Bowl, as the New York began with ravenous the NFL’s “greatest-hits” The blueprint for the in this game. Steelers. And while the Giants certainly proved. Baltimore defense orches- highlight reels could be Cardinals’ offense during They entered the playoffs Arizona defense has played Give Warner just a few sec- trated by maestro Ray mistaken for Steelers game the regular season was to as the worst surviving team well lately, it may get worn onds of protection and he’s Lewis in 2000 and segued film begins with guys start slow and gradually and, though they may not be out in the second half purs- got an uncanny way of find- almost seamlessly to the named Jack Lambert and pick up steam. They were the worst to make the Super ing Ben Roethlisberger and ing an open receiver. Get ferocious New York Giant Joe Greene and continues the league’s deadliest unit Bowl, they’re certainly in the Willie Parker. Fitzgerald isolated one-on- front four anchored by today with James Farrior in the third quarter. One top five. Meanwhile, there are a one enough and he’ll not Michael Strahan. and Troy Polamalu. big reason for their playoff Las Vegas bookies seemed hundred reasons why the only find a way to catch any The only team that suc- Small wonder, then, that success, however, is starting to take pity on the Cardinals Steelers should win their ball within 20 yards of him, cessfully bucked that trend just seconds after the games hot instead of finish- by making them only a sixth Super Bowl, most of but will end up in the end was the 2006 Indianapolis Steelers drafted cornerback ing that way. touchdown underdog to the them revolving around a zone once or twice, too. Colts. And while Arizona William Gay from Louisville But if Arizona doesn’t Pittsburgh Steelers. The new defensive line that makes You want physical? Sure quarterback Kurt Warner last year, he answered his load up on points early president of the United quarterbacks tremble and Ryan Clark can knock people was at the controls of the phone only to hear his against the Steelers, pick- States is openly rooting two safeties who seem to get out and Troy Polamalu likes last team to turn the trick uncle screaming, “You got ings will be slimmer the against them. a little extra kick from knock- to launch himself like a mis- before that, the 1999 St. to start hitting now!” longer the game goes on. Who in their right mind ing guys silly. Pittsburgh is sile at a ball carrier. But Louis Rams, he’s not Peyton Pittsburgh has been The Steelers were the thinks they’re going to be allowing less than two touch- Anquan Boldin could flatten Manning nor as young as called “a drinking town league’s stingiest defense Super Bowl champions? downs a game, and only two either one if they try to meet he used to be. By the time with a football problem,” so over 60 minutes, but never None of the hundreds of of its last seven opponents him head-first flying down the Steelers get through it’s no coincidence it boasts more miserly than during writers and television types have scored more than 10. the field. Boldin is so tough pummeling Warner, he’ll be a Super Bowl tradition sec- the third quarter. By then, who interviewed Arizona Not only that, they’ve got he missed only two games happy to feel his age. ond to none. The Steelers the Cardinals will have defensive end Bertrand Berry 20 players who won Super after having seven plates and Pittsburgh’s defense was have brought the Lombardi abandoned any hopes of this week, apparently. They Bowl rings three years ago, so 40 screws installed on his ranked No. 1 overall, allow- Trophy back home five running. The more pre- quizzed him on everything it’s not like they’re going to fractured face this year, and ing the fewest points, total times, the last time in 2006 dictable the passing situa- from what he ate in the freeze on the big stage. he likes nothing better than yards and passing yards. So — tying them with the tion, the more likely the morning to whether he What the Steelers don’t running over safeties trying while Larry Fitzgerald may Dallas Cowboys and San Steelers’ blitzes — different prayed at night, but until have is destiny on their side. to tackle him. be enjoying one of the Francisco 49ers. And as combinations coming from Thursday they had not That belongs squarely to the The Cardinals can hold finest postseason runs of quarterback Ben different angles on every popped the most obvious long-downtrodden their own in a slugfest, and any wide receiver in NFL Roethlisberger said earlier play — will find their mark. question of all. Cardinals, who stumbled can strike quick with finesse. history and almost impos- this week, fans who have The hits won’t stop coming. “No one has asked me if into the playoffs after losing They’ve already scored two sible to cover one-on-one, taken to yelling “Six-Pack” “We try to play football we can win this game,” Berry four of their last six regular touchdowns in the playoffs there isn’t a quarterback at him aren’t simply order- the way it is meant to be said. season games — three of on trick plays so if all else alive who can consistently ing the local brew. played,” defensive end Tell ‘em, Bertrand. Tell ‘em. them in blowouts. fails they might even dust off complete passes lying flat They want — make that Aaron Smith said. “It’s a tra- “If we execute our game Somehow, a franchise with the old Statue-of-Liberty on his back. demand — another title. dition when you come in plan a little bit better than no real pedigree to draw on play. It’s true the Steelers Contrast that with the here. Since I got here, a few they do, then I feel we have managed to beat Atlanta at No, the Cardinals aren’t slipped to No. 2 against the Cardinals, whose laid-back teams we played have just as good a shot as any- home, crush Carolina on the supposed to win this game. run, but don’t expect the fans haven’t seen a champi- taken it to us, but I don’t body of winning this.” road, and edge Philadelphia But they weren’t supposed to Cardinals to exploit that lit- onship in 61 years and did- know if I’ve come off the Execution, of course, is after blowing a big lead. They be here to begin with. tle sliver of daylight, either. n’t expect to anytime soon. field and felt like we got what all football coaches were the underdog each They’re a team of destiny. They finished dead last in They aren’t just happy to be outhit — outplayed, but not preach from the moment time, and by now they’re And right now destiny awaits. rushing during the regular here, but downright sur- outhit.” they wake up until they turn used to the idea of playing as season. Plus, dominating as prised. off game film for the last time if they have nothing to lose. Tim Dahlberg is a national those numbers look, what That isn’t an option for Jim Litke is a national at night. Follow the game No one expected them to sports columnist for The they don’t reveal is how the Steelers. As if expecta- sports columnist for The plan, do the things you’re get this far, and not many Associated Press.Write to him hard Pittsburgh’s defenders tions weren’t sky-high Associated Press. Write to supposed to do, and you’ll expect them to win now. It’s at [email protected] hit people. already, President Barack him at [email protected] Title What’s bigger than Sunday’s Continued from Sports 1 franchise’s second postseason against Pittsburgh’s league- carried for decades. victory. Ever. leading defense come with a “Well, there are really a lot The other came in the 1947 price. The Steelers allowed the “Big Game”? of reasons. Success has had NFL championship game, fewest points (223) and something to do with it,” and the Cardinals didn’t even ranked first in nearly every Steelers owner Dan Rooney host a playoff contest again defensive category, led by said. “The fact that they have until last month’s wild-card Defensive Player of the Year had difficult times ... in win over Atlanta. James Harrison and James Pittsburgh and we sort of They followed with victo- Farrior at linebacker, filled the void — they could ries over Carolina and Polamalu in the secondary, have something for their Philadelphia, all as under- and the brilliant coordinating pride.” dogs, to surpass their all-time of Dick LeBeau. When Tomlin, YOU’RE The Steelers could have postseason victory total — steeped in the 4-3 defensive YOU’RE something for the ring finger and shockingly get into the alignment, was hired, he on the other hand after filling Super Bowl. wisely didn’t toy with up five fingers following the A wonderful story, with only Pittsburgh’s 3-4 setup, and he 1974, ‘75, ‘78, ‘79 and 2005 one acceptable ending for the gave LeBeau all kinds of lee- seasons. They currently are Cardinals (12-7). way. tied with Dallas and San “Nobody remembers the The result is a unit as fear- Francisco at five Super Bowl Super Bowl loser,” defensive some as any previous Steel READING IT! titles, but unlike the Cowboys tackle Darnell Dockett said. “I Curtain, even if LeBeau down- and 49ers of late, the Steelers don’t believe in losing. plays the dominance. Did you know… (14-4) have been regulars in “We are definitely the “We try to level the field a the postseason. underdogs. We all play with little bit for your guys, that’s · 41% of adults in the U.S. watch the Big Game. Which is something the the underdog mentality. Once all,” he said. “We’re always Cardinals could only have we got in the playoffs and we going to be a stimulus- · 54% of adults in our market read the dreamed of. 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Serena 10th Slam moves her to No. 1 Serena Williams embraces the MELBOURNE, Australia back-to-back majors for the ed her career earnings above trophy after (AP) — Serena Williams Men’s final first time since winning the $23.5 million. defeating always selects a special outfit The Australian Open men’s Australian title in 2003 to She planned to spend a lit- Dinara Safina to bring to Australia for a vic- final between Rafael Nadal complete her “Serena Slam” tle of it in a double celebra- to win the tory celebration. Every sec- and Roger Federer took place of four consecutive majors. tion with men’s doubles women’s sin- ond year, she gets to wear it. The only other woman since champions Bob and Mike at 1:30 a.m. (MST) this morn- gles final Williams’ 6-0, 6-3 rout of ing. For a full story, visit then to win back-to-back Bryan. She and sister Venus match at the Dinara Safina on Saturday Magicvalley.com/sports or majors was now-retired won the women’s doubles earned her a 10th Grand Slam check out Monday’s print edi- Justine Henin, who won the final Friday — their eighth Australian title, a fourth Australian title tion of the Times-News. 2003 U.S. Open and 2004 Grand Slam doubles title. Open Tennis — coming each odd-num- Australian title. American twins Bob and Championship bered year since 2003 — and be surprised or worried about By making the singles and Mike Bryan won their seventh in Melbourne, the No. 1-ranking. a 6-0 set in a final. doubles finals, she already Saturday, beating Mahesh Australia, “I actually forgot until the “Uhm, hmm. I don’t know had become the all-time Bhupathi of India and Mark end when I was saying hi to ... You should never be sur- leading money winner in Knowles of the Bahamas 2-6, Saturday. my box. They’re like, ‘Hey, prised by anything that I do.” women’s sports. 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Photo illustration by ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Stargazing indoors or out

Is your love as endless as the universe? Then cross your fingers for clear skies and spend Valentine’s Day celebrating space. At 3 p.m., head to The Herrett Center for Arts and Science, at 315 Falls Ave. in Twin Falls, for the unveiling of the new “Great Observatories” display, which will show off views from the Hubble, Spitzer and Chandra space telescopes. Or, if you’d rather, save the trip to the Herrett for after sunset — the pictures will still be there. Catch the new “Bad Astronomy” Faulkner Planetarium show at 7 p.m., then head upstairs to the Star Party in the Centennial Observatory for an up-close look at the stars. Planetarium tickets are $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for seniors 60 and up. The Star Party is free and goes from an hour after sunset until midnight. MEAGAN THOMSPON/Times-News Feel like being alone? For some good views of the sky, drive south toward Jackpot, Nev., said Chris Anderson, the planetarium’s production specialist and observatory coordinator. Photo courtesy NASA “Most of the really good stuff tends to be in the southern skies, so you want to put the Downtown date on foot light pollution to the north,” he said. This time of year, the planet Venus is especially prominent — which is appropriate, considering Bundle up, because this date is snag some of the sinfully delicious that Venus is the Roman goddess of love. It should be the second brightest object in the sky, after the going to take you outside on chocolate-covered cherries. Eat a moon. Valentine’s Day. couple now, then save the rest for If you’re really serious about stargazing, you’ll have to get far away from the light-filled city for the Start at Twin Falls City Park and later. A sack of cherries is $12.70, best view — think City of Rocks, or Craters of the Moon. Then again, if you’re spending that much stroll hand-in-hand to the Twin and a box is $14.15. time looking at the sky, you’re missing the point of the date. Falls Public Library, at 201 Fourth Make your way up Main Avenue — Melissa Davlin Ave. E. The library is open from and stop by Rudy’s — A Cook’s 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Paradise for a bottle of wine to take Browse the stacks together and home. The staff at Rudy’s know pick up some cheesy romance nov- their wine — they have tasted els in the second-floor fiction sec- every variety in stock — so feel free tion. If you’re feeling especially to ask for recommendations. intellectual, seek out some Rudy’s, 147 Main Ave. W., is open Act like teenagers in Burley Shakespeare sonnets, which can be from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. found at call number 822.33. (Pay Saturdays. Who says kids get to have all the 11 p.m. that day. While you’re special attention to Sonnet 116 if If all this romantic nonsense is fun? waiting for your lanes you really want to impress.) making you feel a little frisky, pick Pay tribute to your high school, ($3.95 per person, per Walk down the street to up some lingerie at adult shop pre-bar-scene days and act like a game), grab your shoes Frederickson’s Candy, at 209 Enchantress and take the fun teenager with a crush. Make it a (rentals are $2.95) and Hansen St. E. Frederickson’s isn’t home. Enchantress, at 622 Main group date, or keep the fun between challenge your date to usually open on Saturdays, but it’s Ave. N., is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. you and your sweetie. a game of pool. There making an exception for V-Day Saturdays. To start, split a pizza at Papa are three pool tables, (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Make sure you — Melissa Davlin Kelsey’s Pizza & Subs, at 1061 and games are only 75 Overland Ave. Why Papa Kelsey’s? cents apiece. This Idaho-based company makes its After bowling, head dough fresh every day, resulting in to the arcade and play amazing pizza crust and sandwich some video games with bread. Make sure to grab an order of your main squeeze. the delish Garlic Cheese Bread — Compete in air hockey and $2.39 for a half order and $3.99 for a make the loser buy a pitcher whole. Papa Kelsey’s in Burley is open of soda at the snack bar. from 9:30 a.m to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s The best part about this date? You Day. don’t have to call your mom to pick Then it’s off to Snake River Bowl, at you up at the end of the night. 725 Minidoka Ave., open 11 a.m. to — Melissa Davlin The solitude of a yurt If you’d like to see the stars with Or, you could rent a night in a stoke the fire, your love isn’t busy your lover, you could step outside yurt. There, the snowy quiet of the doing laundry or checking e-mail. and look up. But then a cell phone forest is interrupted only by the “It’s incredibly quiet and rings, you remember your favorite hoot of an owl. With no lights remote, and it’s an opportunity to Courtesy photo TV show is about to come on, and around, the stars look brighter get away from all the electronic James Foster, right, carries his new bride, Wendy Pabich, into the Honeymoon yurt near the kids holler for you from the than you’ve seen them in years. Galena Summit. The Hailey pair married on the mountain in December, then housed them- kitchen. And when you go back inside to See YURT, Family Life 3 selves and their guests in yurts that night. Family Life 2 Sunday, February 1, 2009 FAMILY LIFE Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho SENIOR CALENDAR Twin Falls Senior 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Citizen Center Fit and Fall-proof, 1 p.m. Butch Duplicate bridge, 7 p.m. 530 Shoshone St. W., Twin Tuesday: Caregivers meeting, Falls. Lunch at noon. Stolzman of Gooding, 10:30 a.m. Suggested donation: $4.50, Blood pressure, 11:30 a.m. accompanied seniors; $5.50, under 60; Bingo, 1 p.m. by grandson $2.50, under 12. Center Wednesday: Fit and Fall-proof, Brandon hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1 p.m. lounge and pool rooms; bar- Zeltner, 4, Yoga, 5:30 p.m. gain center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. takes pictures Win on Wednesday Daily lunches are available for of mule deer Friday: Table tennis, 9 a.m. take-out from 11 a.m. to near King Fit and Fall-proof, 1 p.m. noon; seniors 59 and under, Hill. ‘I like to Silver jewelry party, 5 to 7 $5.50; seniors 60 and older, take Brandon p.m. $4.50. 734-5084. along just to MENUS: have someone Carey Senior Center Monday: Wet burrito along to talk Tuesday: Creamed chicken Main Street. Lunch at noon. to, and Suggested donation: $3, sen- Wednesday: Ham believe me he Thursday: Beef stroganoff iors; $5, non-seniors. can talk,’ Friday: Roast chicken MENU: ACTIVITIES: Stolzman Thursday: Turkey dinner Monday: Quilting, 8 a.m. says. ‘The Monday bridge, 1 p.m. time together Minidoka County Senior is priceless.’ Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 Citizens Center Tuesday: Ticket Tuesday Photo courtesy of 702 11th St., Rupert. Lunch at Blood pressure, 10 a.m. to BUTCH STOLZMAN noon. Suggested donation: noon $5, seniors; $6, non-seniors; Exercise class, 1 p.m. MENUS: Bingo, 12:30 p.m. $3, under 12; $4.50, home Let’s Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday: Puzzles, 11:30 Share your best shots of active seniors Tuesday: Cheese sandwich delivery. Gift shop: 9 a.m. to Wednesday: Cinnamon rolls a.m. and soup 3 p.m. Center hours: 9 a.m. for sale, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Thursday: Puzzles, 11:30 a.m. On this page, the Times-News showcases some of our readers’ Thursday: Salmon patty best photographs of south-central Idaho’s senior citizens lead- to 3 p.m. $1.50 each; coffee and roll, Bingo, 1 p.m. ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES: $2 ing active lives. So round up your great shot of Grandpa feeding the calves, or Wednesday: Bingo, 7 p.m. Monday: Quilting, 8 a.m. Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. Ageless Senior that picture of your buddies from the senior center laughing it Pool, 1 p.m. Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 up over a game of pool. We aren’t offering payment, but we’ll Golden Years Senior Elks Card Club, 7:30 p.m. Citizens Inc. Tuesday: Pool, 9 a.m. to 3 share our favorite photos here each week. p.m. Thursday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. 310 Main St. N., Kimberly. The guidelines: Citizens Inc. Exercise class, 1 p.m. Lunch and full-serve salad • Photos must be taken in Magic Valley, Mini-Cassia or the 218 N. Rail St. W., Shoshone. Walking, 9 a.m. Friday: Quilting, 8 a.m. bar, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wood River Valley. Lunch at noon. Suggested Wednesday: Pool, 1 p.m. Texas Hold’em, 1 p.m. take-out; home delivery. • Stick to recent photos, please. Nothing older than approxi- donation: $3.50, seniors; Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. Tai chi, 1 p.m., $1 Suggested donation: $4, sen- mately one year. $5.50, under 60. Center Thursday: Pool, 9 a.m. to 3 iors; $5, under 60; $2.50, • Submit prints (they can be plain-paper printouts or standard hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. under 12. Center hours: 9 photo prints) for our ease of handling. Then after we choose Monday; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Walking, 9 a.m. West End Senior a.m. to 3 p.m. photos for publication, we’ll ask the photographers to e-mail p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, SHIBA and Medicare assis- Citizens Inc. MENUS: high-resolution digital versions. Friday. tance, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 1010 Main St., Buhl. Lunch at Today: Roast pork • Identify the people in your photograph, their ages and where MENUS: George Schwindeman at 436- noon. Suggested donation: and when the picture was taken. And, of course, tell us who 9107 or Kitty Andrews at Monday: Cook’s choice shot the photo. (If you aren’t the photographer, you must Tuesday: Sausage pizza $4, seniors; $5, under 60. Wednesday: Sweet-and-sour include the photographer’s written permission for publication in Wednesday: Chicken patty 677-4872 for appointments Sunday buffet: 1 p.m.; $5, pork the Times-News.) If you like, include a few extra comments. sandwich Friday: Pool, 1 p.m. seniors; $6, under 60; $4, Friday: Roast beef • Include your address, phone number and e-mail address. Friday: Chicken alfredo Pinochle, 1 to 4 p.m. under 12. Center hours: 11 ACTIVITIES: • Mail prints to: Virginia Hutchins, Features Editor, Times-News, ACTIVITIES: Bingo, 7 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; 8 Monday: Nu-2-U Thrift Store P.O. Box 548, Twin Falls, ID 83303. Monday: Exercise, 9 a.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee, 9:30 a.m. Golden Heritage Tuesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Wild one, 5 p.m. Tuesday: Ham Quilting, 10:30 a.m. Senior Center 1 p.m. Wednesday. AA meeting, 8 p.m. Tuesday: Pool, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Barbecue riblets Tuesday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. MENUS: 2421 Overland Ave., Burley. Al-Anon meeting, 8 p.m. Hand and foot, 6 p.m. Thursday: Meatloaf Bingo Monday: Potato soup and Tuesday: Bingo, 7 p.m.; every- Wednesday: Black Out Bingo, Lunch at noon. Suggested Wednesday: Pool, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Tater Tot casserole donation: $4.50, seniors and sandwich one over 18 welcome ACTIVITIES: 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard, 5 p.m. children under 12; $6, non- Tuesday: Fried fish Wednesday: Nu-2-U open 9 Thursday: Quilt social, 9 a.m. Monday: SilverSneakers exer- Friday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Wednesday: Cook’s choice a.m. to 3 p.m. Bingo seniors. Center hours: 8:30 Pool, 9:30 a.m. cise, 10:30 a.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday: Sweet-and-sour pork Exercise, 10:30 a.m. Pinochle, 7 p.m. Bridge, 12:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES: Thursday: NA meeting, 7 p.m. Friday: Bridge and duplicate Tuesday: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Camas County Today: Pork chop dinner, 1 Friday: Nu-2-U open 9 a.m. to Monday: Pool bridge, 1 p.m. Snack bar, 6 p.m. Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m. p.m. 3 p.m. Saturday: Breakfast, 7:30 to Bingo, 7 p.m.; early bird, 6:45 Haak’s Band Exercise, 10:30 a.m. 127 Willow Ave. W., Fairfield. Exercise 10:30 a.m. p.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested Tuesday: Pool Monday: SilverSneakers exer- Gem State Fiddlers, 11:30 Wednesday: SilverSneakers, donation: $3, seniors; $4, Wood carving, 8:30 a.m. cise program, 10:30 a.m. a.m. 10:30 a.m. Hagerman Valley Senior and under 60; $2, under 10. Radio show, 9:06 a.m. Tuesday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to 3 Bingo, 11:50 a.m. Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Quilting, pool, table games, Exercise p.m. Pinochle, 1 p.m. Community Center Dick and John puzzles, TV, videos. Center Community bingo, 7 p.m. Bus runs for lunch pickup, call 140 E. Lake, Hagerman. Lunch Threads of Time, 1 to 4 p.m. hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday: Pool 543-4577 by 10:30 a.m. Wendell Senior Meal Site at noon. Suggested donation: Pinochle, 7 p.m. MENUS: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Bingo, 7 p.m. 105 W. Ave. A. Lunch served at $4, seniors; $5, under 60; Thursday: Free Will Baptist Tuesday: Soup and sandwich Exercise Wednesday: SilverSneakers, noon Mondays. Hours, 11 $2, under 12. Center hours: Church luncheon Wednesday: Sloppy Joe Thursday: Pool 10:30 a.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; thrift shop, Friday: SilverSneakers, 10:30 Friday: Chicken fried steak Exercise Thursday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free high- a.m. ACTIVITIES: Movie, 9:30 a.m. p.m. speed Internet. Fiddlers, 12:30 p.m. Bus runs for lunch pickup, call Gooding County Senior MENUS: Thursday: Art class, 9 a.m. to Community pinochle, 6 p.m. Pinochle, 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 543-4577 by 10:30 a.m. Citizen Center Monday: Ribs and sauerkraut AARP, 1 to 4 p.m. Woodcarving, 6 p.m. Blood pressure check, 11:45 308 Senior Ave., Gooding. Wednesday: Chicken Kids Club, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday: Pool a.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested Friday: Meatloaf Saturday: Youth Club meeting, Blaine County Exercise Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m. donation: $3.50 for seniors. 9 a.m. to noon Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m. Bingo, 7 p.m. Center hours: 8 a.m. to 3 Jerome Senior Center 721 Third Ave. S., Hailey. Lunch Bingo, 1 p.m. Friday: SilverSneakers, 10:30 p.m. 212 First Ave. E., Jerome. at noon. Suggested donation: MENUS: Silver and Gold a.m. Lunch at noon. Suggested $3, seniors; $5, non-seniors. Richfield Senior Center Monday: Chicken a la king donation: $3.50, seniors; $5, Senior Center Center hours: 9 a.m. to 3 130 S. Main, Richfield. Lunch Filer Senior Haven Tuesday: Sausage stir-fry non-seniors. Center hours: 8 210 E. Wilson, Eden. Lunch at p.m. Monday through Friday. at noon. Suggested donation: 222 Main St., Filer. Lunch at Wednesday: Soup and salad a.m. to 4 p.m. Free trans- noon. Suggested donation: MENUS: $3.50, seniors; $5.50, under noon. Suggested donation: bar portation to and from center $3.50, seniors; $5, non-sen- Tuesday: Meatloaf 60. $4. Center hours: 8 a.m. to Thursday: Meatloaf Wednesdays through Fridays, iors. Center hours: 7 a.m. to Wednesday: Chicken enchi- MENUS: Friday: Soup and sandwich call center for information at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and ladas Monday: Sausage gravy and 2:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES: 324-5642. Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday: Turkey dinner biscuits Monday: Bingo, 7 p.m. Monday: Pool, 9:30 a.m. MENUS: Monday, Wednesday and ACTIVITIES: Thursday: Ham sandwich and Tuesday: Puzzles, 11:30 a.m. Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Monday: Salisbury steak Friday. Monday: Salad and soup bar, lentil soup A generation stands ready to get us back on track By Abigail Trafford As a result, a dark angst At the annual meeting of longer to find jobs and usually jobs in a major initiative of ment they need a paycheck, Special to The Washington Post spreads among us. My friend the Gerontological Society of face a substantial pay cut. public service aimed at peo- even if it’s a small, supple- tells me about her sister, who America a few months ago, One reason is ageism. The ple over 50 to build America’s mental one to add to their My friend and I sit on the went to the doctor for a repeat the title of a symposium plight of the older worker was social infrastructure. A Peace Social Security income. sofa and catch up after the mammogram because she warned: “New Economic dire even before this melt- Corps-type program to har- These men and women holidays. We are two healthy, had a suspicious lump: She Woes Hit Boomers, Seniors down. In 2006, a 62-year-old ness the talents of older peo- belong to the grandparent 60-something women; we talk was half hoping for a cancer Hardest.’’ More recently, a man in Ohio chose an ple to upgrade the nation’s generation: those who have about our children and grand- diagnosis so she could say to conference at the Intern- unorthodox financial plan: He schools, improve services for paid their dues, raised their children, we share our herself, “Finally it will be ational Longevity Center in robbed a bank, waited for the the needy, support families families, worked all their adult dreams. And then I say: “I over.’’ New York explored the police to arrest him, then raising children and enhance lives. Call them the Grand think more about death now.’’ What a dangerous mind “Impact of Economic Crisis asked the judge for a three- a culture of creativity. Generation. They may not “You, too?’’ she replies, at game of desperation! The on Older Adults.’’ year prison term (a wish that Many excellent programs have the muscle to build first surprised and then reas- lump proved benign. The There is an effective treat- was granted) because he had- already exist, such as bridges in a public works pro- sured. “I think about it all the woman has moved on. But ment, the experts agree: Keep n’t been able to find a real job Experience Corps and Senior gram. But they have the wis- time.’’ the global epidemic of finan- working, put off “retirement.’’ with benefits in several years Corps, but they make up a rel- dom to help others in a public Not just because we’re cial illness has prompted a If unemployed, get a new job. and he could no longer sup- atively small proportion of service program. aging. It’s because of the toxic common complaint: I cannot But that’s like telling a port himself on the outside. opportunities. The new initia- As C. Eugene Steuerle, vice economy. Like many afford to live too long. I can- patient there is a cure but it’s “There is age discrimina- tive alone could not wipe out president of the Peter G. Americans, we are suffering not afford to live out my nor- probably out of reach. In the tion out there,’’ Timothy J. all financial ills, but it would Peterson Foundation, pointed from a strain of financial ill- mal life expectancy. current crisis, there are few Bowers told the judge, accord- enable older people to partic- out at the gerontological sym- ness that targets older men This is crazy, given that jobs for anyone, and even ing to news reports. ipate in the reconstruction of posium: Older men and and women. We are too old to older people are healthier and fewer for older people. “We’re How much worse is it now the economy. women are the “largest start over and rebuild a nest more active and have more seeing an increase (in unem- that companies are shedding Studies show that most under-used resource’’ in the egg; we are too young to options than in previous gen- ployment) at older ages,’’ hundreds, thousands of work- people plan to work at least U.S. depend on what is left in our erations. My friend and I Richard W. Johnson of the ers at a time? part time in their retirement Mr. President: Remember retirement savings to sustain ought to be excited about Urban Institute said at the We voted for change. years. Many want to “give what your grandparents did us for the nearly 30 years that being longevity pioneers. Gerontological Society meet- President Obama has called back’’ and do community for you. Ask now what the statisticians estimate we are But we’re not dancing. We’re ing. Studies also show that for an era of responsibility. So service. And now more than Grand Generation can do for likely to live. scared. older men and women take I have a dream: the creation of ever, to have dignity in retire- the country. Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FAMILY LIFE Sunday, February 1, 2009 Family Life 3 How to raise kids based on Chinese zodiac e’re looking at what could be an ugly year in W 2009. Recession, job losses, bad weather, natural calamities. That’s not me talking, either. It’s the Chinese, and what they’re predicting for the Year of the Ox, which officially arrived Monday. Perhaps you don’t believe in the Chinese zodiac, the 12-year cycle in which each year is named after an animal that imparts characteristics to that year. That’s not my description; it comes from the placemat commonly found at your favorite Chinese cafe. For my kids, these rudimentary lessons of culture and cuisine lead to a thousand questions, not only about their birth year, but also their birth traits. I don’t know why my daughter was born in the Year of the Monkey, but maybe it could explain her antic behavior and love of bananas. First a disclaimer: Our study of the Chinese zodiac is by no means thor- ough. The Chinese lunar calendar is AP photos/Chorion centuries old and was used by kings and Olivia the little girl pig is stepping out of her picture book world into a much more colorful life. dynasties to divide and conquer most of SPILT Asia. So while the ancient Chinese believed the calendar reveals the fate of MILK nations and individuals, for our family David it’s just a conversation topic until the Olivia, spunky girl pig, gets her crab Rangoon arrives. Cooper One of the boys is a Snake, and Snakes are wise with a tendency toward physical beauty. They’re also vain, high-tempered and intense, which doesn’t fit, considering he’s as laid-back as an old basset hound. own Nickelodeon series As for my Monkey daughter, the zodiac says she’s “very intelligent and able to influence people.” I’d have to By Leanne Italie ters, agree, since she’s just 4 and basically runs the household. Associated Press writer and to Another daughter is a Dragon, which is eccentric and pop complex and has a passionate nature. I do not see this NEW YORK — Olivia, the lit- them off melancholy side of my sweet girl — but I expect some tle girl pig with the big imagi- the back- kind of creature to erupt when she becomes a teenager. nation, is stepping out of her ground and The oldest child was born an Ox, which will be the picture book world into a not have it be dis- label for all children born in the rest of 2009. They are bold, new and much more tracting,” Laughton said. bright, patient and make great parents. I’m going to colorful life on Nickelodeon. Falconer did no inter- remind him of that the next time he tries to stick his The twirly drama queen and views leading up to the brother in the laundry dryer. fashionista seems more launch of the show, but My wife is a Rabbit, meaning she is lucky, talented and mature at the ripe old age of 6 Laughton said he consid- a peacekeeper. As for myself, I come from the Year of the 3/4 in the eye-popping ani- ers Olivia’s essence both Rat. Rats are ambitious yet honest. They also are prone mated series that preserves on screen and off “just to spend freely, a trait my wife is urging me to demon- her can-do spirit and love of this little girl who has strate. red stripes while broadening this huge Most intriguing about rats is that they “seldom make her social life. imagina- lasting friendships.” I find it hard to believe that such a Gone is a bit of Olivia’s tion and label would stick to everyone born in a single year. But squirm in Ian Falconer’s turns the maybe it explains why nobody ever goes to the high award-winning, huge-selling everyday school reunion. books. The large-headed goings on of One peculiar thing about the Chinese zodiac is how it piglet still wants what she life into this matches compatible animals for companionship. If wants — and wants it yester- incredibly big you’re a Monkey (born in 1956, 1968 or 1980), you’re day — but there’s a touch adventure. But most compatible with a Dragon (born in ’52, ’64, ’76) or more patience as she navi- it’s not for accolades. a Rat (’60, ’72 or ’84). In other words, your best mate is gates the day-to-day with It’s not for stardom. It’s someone born four years prior to, or after, your birth friends and family. just how she is.” year. Those who are least compatible are animals six The babyish voice of Olivia Brown Johnson, pres- years apart — in other words, someone on the opposite — with just a hint of whine — ident of Nickelodeon’s side of the 12-year cycle. is pitch-perfect thanks to 12- animation unit, said the The exception appears to be those born in the Year of year-old Emily Gray, a sixth- series is different from the Boar, and Boars are advised to avoid other Boars. But grade newcomer from San the heavy educational then again, the zodiac says Boars “are prone to marital Diego, Calif. Emily vaguely hand of “Blue’s Clues,” strife” anyway. So regardless of whom you marry, be pre- remembers reading the books “Dora the Explorer” pared for nights sleeping on the couch. in her preschool days but said and other popular Nick Do I believe in these lunar signs and characteristics? she grew fond of the popular shows. Olivia, she said, is Not on your life. Although I did enjoy this bit of wisdom porcine after voicing 26 half- “really about storytelling” from my fortune cookie: “An unexpected visitor will hour episodes for the weekday without being too “story- Olivia, front right, with bring you good blessings.” show that premiered Monday. booky.” Some visitor. Two weeks later, the flu arrived in our “I like how outgoing she is The show’s creators her family. house, laying me out for at least five days. and how she tries new things wanted the TV characters Consider this your warning for the rest of the Year of and doesn’t worry about what to look like the characters 1 million copies its the Ox, and skip the fortune cookie. everyone else thinks about her from the books. But Nick lost first year and earning a and just wants to be happy the white background of the Caldecott Honor in 2001. Five David Cooper is the Times-News’ city editor and a with herself,” Emily said. books to avoid the show look- books followed for more than father of five. Reach him at [email protected] Falconer, who based the ing “like she lived in a gulag,” 6 million more in worldwide character on a real Olivia — Johnson said. sales, accompanied by spin- his niece — worked closely There were lengthy discus- offs and lots of merch. The with creators of the series, said sions about Olivia’s voice, she books are now published in 40 Megan Laughton, the super- said. The creators decided to countries and translated into YOUTHFUL DECOR vising producer in New York use a girl rather than a grown- 20 languages. for a London-based brand up to help keep the character In 2006, Olivia even got her management firm, Chorion. funny and opinionated with a own U.S. postage stamp in a Cheerful choices for your The production company child’s capacity to imagine in series honoring favorite chil- Brown Bag Films in Ireland sequences that briefly land dren’s book animals. children’s rooms. was chosen to expand Olivia’s her in Egypt, the Wild West Olivia is a girly-girl in basic look beyond red, white and outer space. Falconer’s books. On TV, she T UESDAY IN H OME & GARDEN and black but preserve her Falconer, 49, wrote and acquires some boys as friends spunk and physical humor. drew the books with an illus- and classmates, including the Animated Olivia remains as trator’s eye that he has also sweatsuit-wearing Julian, a pig The babyish voice of Olivia is pitch- she looks in the books — with lent to 30 covers of The New with a darker skin tone. perfect thanks to 12-year-old Emily red jumper or red sweater Yorker magazine. He has “Diversity in general is real- Gray, a sixth-grader from San with her signature stripes — designed costumes and sets ly important to us,” Johnson

Diego, Calif. CORNER but she’s set against a subdued for the New York City Ballet, said. “Pigs do come in lots of CLEANING color palette that grows richer San Francisco Opera and the colors.” “You never really know until when she’s daydreaming — Royal Opera House in While the books might you put it in front of the uestion: something she still loves to do. London, but Olivia made him appeal more to girls, Laughton intended audience,” she said. I have a front-loading “Really more than anything a star. said kids of both genders have “They’re been really engaged Qwashing machine. h e it was how to best showcase His first Olivia book was an responded positively to the with it and really, really con- rubber gasket inside our little girl and these charac- instant hit in 2000, selling series. nected to Olivia.” the door retains moisture, creating standing water and a musty, mildew odor. Every- time I open the door I get a Lori Chandler foul whiﬀ of stale pew! It also Cleaning Center owner lingers in my laundry Lori, 734-2404 Yurt The yurt facts stinking up my towels, linens Continued from Family Life 1 and clothing! Help! Where: Three companies in the Wood River don’t mind sharing your yurt with others, but leashes we all own, to have some time - “Smelly Nelly” Valley area rent yurts: Galena Lodge, Sun the company requires that anyone who has with the significant person in your life,” Singing the Laundry Room Blues! Valley Trekking and Sawtooth Mountain never stayed at a yurt before engage the said James Foster, who spent his hon- Guides. Their yurts are between Ketchum services of a guide for $100-$150). nswer: eymoon night in a yurt with his wife, and Stanley, and vary in their distance from Sawtooth Mountain Guides’ two yurts rent Take a deep breath Nelly and enjoy the Wendy Pabich, after they were married a road. Other yurts may be available for $35 per person per day, with an 8-per- Arefreshing fragrance of NILIUM, a great near Galena Summit in December. throughout south-central Idaho. son minimum (a guide may be required, smelling water soluble odor neutralizer. Just The companies that rent yurts cau- When: All these companies’ yurts are rent- depending on the group’s experience). pour a small amount of this concentrated deodorizer tion that they aren’t accessible from a ed for Valentine’s Day, so if you and your Galena Lodge’s yurts are $125-$145. into your wash and you will be amazed how fresh your road, so visitors must be ready to hike washing machine and your laundry will be! lover find the idea of a yurt appealing, Information: Galena Lodge, 726-4010 or in carrying their belongings, usually by choose a different night. Operators recom- galenalodge.com; Sun Valley Trekking, 788- snowshoe or cross-country ski. For out- mend making reservations a few weeks 1966 or svtrek.com/huts.php; Sawtooth Frustrated with a stubborn cleaning door enthusiasts like Foster and Pabich, before you’d like to stay, and more than a Mountain Guides, 774-3324 or saw- problem? Write or e-mail your questions to: that’s an advantage — not only do they month before a weekend stay. toothguides.com (click “winter” and [email protected] get away from civilization, they get their Cost: Each company has different fees. “Williams Peak yurt“). The various yurts blood moving. And what’s more attrac- Sun Valley Trekking’s range from $175 to have different amenities available — some tive than pink in the cheeks? 483 Washington St. N. Twin Falls, ID $350 for private rentals (fees are less if you have hot tubs, others have kitchens. (Corner of Washington St. N. and Filer Ave.) 004 — Ariel Hansen Family Life 4 Sunday, February 1, 2009 FAMILY LIFE Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Unhappy development: The death of the Polaroid

By Neely Tucker camera manufacturer and its instant film writes that she The Washington Post were synonymous — became part of the began using a fabric of every family gathering, holiday, Polaroid after her Scientists tell us that about 90 percent vacation and, er, other kinds of interper- husband was mur- of all organisms that have ever lived on sonal documentation. (In writing “The dered in 2004. “My Earth are now extinct, so it should not be Joy of Sex,’’ Alex Comfort took Polaroids biggest fear by far was surprising that the laws of nature also of himself and a lady friend in various that I would forget. apply to technology. positions for artists to then sketch for Not the big things, but But we are still sad. publication.) all those little Polaroid instant film, the little white- But it’s the childhood moments that moments that go bordered photo shards of our American became universal. A late summer after- toward the building of a lives for half a century, ceased produc- noon, cooling, the shadows coming on; life. I was the sole care- tion in December, according to the com- tanned, you feel the heat emanating taker of a decade of pany. The fabled 10-packs of film already from your body — a good feeling, safe, memories. What if I lost on shelves might take six months, per- happy. Your dad comes over, puts that them? What had I already haps a year, to sell out. Then, it’s the way boxy camera to his face, the soft ringed forgotten?’’ of the dodo bird. rubber over the extended body, and he Artists still use Polaroid Sigh. presses the red button — gadjiiitttt — photos. You woke up one day and Polaroids and the film emerges. Lemmee do it, “You cannot digitally were just there, like they had been wait- Dad! Lemmee! The white plastic cardlike alter it later. You can’t work it ing for some doofus to get around to thing in the hand, kind of wet, you shake in a darkroom. You have to inventing them — like television, like it — thacka thacka thack — peel it apart get your image in the cam- Google. (And just like those, nobody at and see an image of your goofy face era. No lenses. Your tool set is the dinner table can ever explain, really, emerge from the blackness. very small. You really have to how the contraptions actually work.) Sure, the colors were off as often as not. learn to compose,’’ says Los In 1948 Polaroid unveiled its Model 95 Sure, there were streaks. That was the Angeles photographer Tod camera and Type 40 film. For the first beauty of the thing. It produced an Brilliant, who works almost time in history, you could take a picture instant artifact. They were the most solely with the medium. and have it in your hand a minute later. spontaneous images ever recorded. You Today, is there anybody in this More than a million packs of film were on were never sure how it was going to turn great land who has not held a the shelves in the first two years; more out. Polaroid instant print? Shoe than a million cameras in six years. By the early 1970s, the Polaroid was boxes in a closet, pictures By 1963 there were 5 million cameras ubiquitous. Andy Warhol and others spilling out, faces from a forgot- and who knows how much film. There used them for art. Cops discovered they ten Christmas, an awkward were a gazillion variations of both. The were of great help at crime scenes. birthday party, the day you Model 80 Highlander, the Winklight 250, Casting directors found them indispen- pulled your first tooth, your the Model 900m, the Automatic 100, 101, sable. mother at Easter — a month 102 — and we haven’t even gotten to the There was the SX-70, the instant cam- before she died, you remem- Swinger yet. era. No more wet film. The camera just ber. The Swinger! Who can forget, man, spit out a print, right in front of you. You Yes, we know Fuji is still 1965! “The Sound of Music,’’ Malcolm X, didn’t have to shake it dry, though people making some instant film. the first U.S. combat troops in ‘Nam, would continue to do so for years. James Yes, we know that “Like a Rolling Stone.’’ The Swinger sold 4 Garner and Mariette Hartley, those witty Polaroid has a new gizmo, million units in two years. It was the hip television commercials, she was always the PoGo, that can instant- new thing. It was photography’s “White giggling. “The simplest ly print pictures from a Album.’’ camera you ever used,’’ cellphone. “Two hundred The Polaroid — the Garner assured us. billion images a year cap- “It’s just iconic,’’ says tured on cellphones,’’ Dave Bias, a graphic says Jon Pollock, designer in New York who Polaroid’s vice president co-founded Save of digital imaging. What Polaroid.com early last a market that would be, year when the company he’s saying, if the com- announced it was going pany could capture to phase out instant even a fraction of film. (The name of the those. site is a reference to And yes, we know that digital cameras instant film, not the show a picture the instant you take it. manufacturer.) The But you can’t hold that photo. You site has registered don’t watch it develop right before more than 250,000 your eyes, a bit of chemical magic. unique visitors, he Polaroid’s instant film was not says. More than 500 the photographic equivalent of people have taken the eight-track, or vinyl records, Polaroid pictures or the Hula Hoop, for that mat- of themselves and ter. It was not technology that sent in stories of got outdated. It was part of why they love the who we were in the second film. half of the 20th century, A woman who something we had that got identifies her- left behind. Something to self as “Cait’’ be missed.

Photos courtesy Tod Brilliant

Polaroid instant film, the little white-bordered photo shards of our American lives for half a century, has ceased production. Artists such as Tod Brilliant still use Polaroid photos. ‘You cannot digitally alter it later,’ Brilliant says. ‘You really have to learn to compose.’ A mom’s proud moment: Internet dating sites flourish in winter By Ellen McCarthy the time the year is through. My son has ‘bagel manners!’ The Washington Post People cutting back on big nights out means spending Gyms aren’t the only insti- more time at home on the By Beth J. Harpaz prise that a teenage boy a family therapist in way to increase the likeli- tutions to see membership Internet perusing the pro- Associated Press writer would have such good man- Norwalk, Conn., and mother hood of getting kids to do spikes in January. files. Twenty-degree temper- ners, and to tell you the of four ages 16-23. “They what we want is to “be a Internet dating sites flour- atures have the same effect. NEW YORK — A friend truth, it surprised me too, internalize these lessons consistent role model. They ish in these dark days of win- “It’s the perfect storm,’’ recently gave me the ulti- because like a lot of parents, even if they don’t acknowl- are taking everything in. Use ter, too. New Year’s resolu- says Sam Yagan, founder and mate compliment about my I don’t always see good man- edge what we are teaching good manners when dealing tions and the echo of chief executive of OkCupid, kid. She said he has good ners at home. them. When they are in the with your children.” needling questions from an online dating site that bagel manners. I could only respond that comfort of their own home My mom, who grew up in well-meaning relatives impel doesn’t charge fees. Since I was as thrilled about this I’ve basically spent the last they relax and act as they rural Maine, was not a par- thousands of singles to fill the early fall the site’s traffic has as I am about a good report 16 years walking around my wish. When they are with ticularly religious person, post-holiday lull with a little risen steadily, even through card. house mumbling about the others, they want to be but whenever we did some- online love. the holidays, when numbers What are bagel manners, selfish, ungrateful, inconsid- accepted and impress, so thing she was proud of, she’d And this year, maybe more normally flatten. exactly? erate nature of the average they use all the skills they smile and nod and quietly than ever. In September, fewer than Well, a variety of bagels child, and maybe some of have learned.” say to herself a line from The bad economy had 400,000 users a day conduct- were being served — that actually sunk into my I wonder if the selfish Ecclesiastes: “Cast your already started having a posi- ed searches for potential sesame, poppy, cinnamon children’s immature brains behavior parents sometimes bread upon the waters.” tive effect on the Internet partners on OkCupid. By last raisin and the like. But to the point where they can witness in their children has Which I always took to romance industry. In month the average number instead of just grabbing the sometimes pretend to be an evolutionary component. mean that when it comes to November, Match.com had of searches surged to more one he wanted, my son civilized — at least in other Maybe the only way children raising kids, you give them its biggest one-month jump than 600,000. Messages sent asked my friend which was people’s houses if not always ever survived to adulthood your all, then you send them in membership numbers in between interested parties her favorite, to make sure he their own. among cavemen and wan- out into the world. And if the past seven years. rose from 100,000 in didn’t take the last of the “Our children learn a great dering tribes was by whining you did your job right, To some extent, it’s a secu- September to 120,000 at the type she liked. deal from what they see us so much that somebody maybe some day they will rity thing: An eHarmony- beginning of January. And My friend expressed sur- say and do,” said Paula Levy, finally threw them some repay your love by behaving sponsored study found that just in the first few weeks of food or gave them a warm in ways that make you 57 percent of all Americans January that number sky- place to sleep by the fire. proud. are stressed about their love rocketed to 150,000. And maybe that hard- Like, for example, bagel lives because of their finan- All of which is to say: If wired instinct is what manners. cial situation. you’re going to do it, now’s surfaces when they And folks who are stressed the time. When better to start bugging us Beth J. Harpaz is author of were 14 percent more likely wade into the online waters for something. several books, including “13 to say they intend to be in a than when the pool of candi- It’s our job, of Is the New 18.” committed relationship by dates is at its peak? course, to mit- igate the animal instinct by teaching manners, FINANCIAL RESCUE MISSION but it’s just so hard to know why our A Filer family gets household budgeting help. lessons sometimes stick and sometimes don’t. N EXT WEEK IN F AMILY L IFE Levy said one Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho FAMILY LIFE Sunday, February 1, 2009 Family Life 5 ENGAGEMENT CRIDER-ZYLSTRA Tricks to transforming old Mark and Darla Crider of Eden announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Noel Crider, to Steven Paul Zylstra, son of Len and sweaters into new treasures Sue Zylstra of Longview, Wash. By Jennifer Forker Crider will graduate from Steven Zylstra and Sarah Crider For The Associated Press University of Idaho in May with a double major. at the city of Pullman, Wash. A favorite sweater is like She works at the U of I as a The wedding is planned an old friend — warm and tutor. for 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, cozy. But when it’s worn to Zylstra graduated from at Lighthouse Christian tatters, then what? U of I in December with a Fellowship in Twin Falls. A You can’t simply throw it major in English. He works reception will follow. away. (You wouldn’t toss out an old friend, right?) Designer Stefanie WEDDINGS Girard, 39, of Burbank, Calif., works with many CAPPS-GREENWOOD materials — beads, fabric, yarn, to name a few — but Leah Danielle Capps and her current passion is Benjamin Hartley Greenwood turning old wool sweaters were married Oct. 11 at The into fun new clothing and Linen Building in Boise. home accessories. As a The bride is the daughter of designer of crafts for Brad and Marsha Capps of books, television and the Jerome. The groom is the son Web, she is a woman bitten of B.H. and Annette by the crafting world’s Greenwood of Boise. recycling bug. Officiating was Dr. John H. “Cutting up a sweater, Livaudais of Dallas, uncle of you can have instant satis- the bride. faction,” she says. Becca Keller, friend of the Benjamin and Leah Greenwood Girard proves there are bride, was maid of honor; many ways to slice a Kimber Morley, friend of the Stewart, friends of the groom, sweater. Her book, bride, was matron of honor. and Ryan Capps, brother of “Sweater Surgery: How to Bridesmaids were Carrie the bride. Braden Greenwood, Make New Things with Old Hickerson, Jamie Ramsay, nephew of the groom, was Sweaters” (Quarry Books, McKenzie Arnold, Nichole ring bearer. 2008), has instructions for Ganguet and Julie Carcamo, A reception followed with 35 projects, including friends of the bride, and music by Clint Harris, cousin purses and pillows, mit- Amber Capps, sister-in-law of to the bride. tens, scarves, hats and the bride. Amelia Sisk and The bride is a graduate of stuffed animals. The proj- Evie Sisk, cousins of the bride, Boise State University and ects include two whose and Taylor Morley, friend of works for United Heritage of no-sew instructions are the bride, were flower girls. Boise. The groom is a gradu- below: a tissue-box cozy B.H. Greenwood, brother of ate of BSU and is a certified and felted beads. the groom, was best man. public accountant for Eide Don’t stop at these two, Groomsmen were Auston Bailly. simple projects. Hit the Holmes, Jeremiah Long, After a honeymoon in Fiji, thrift stores for wool Manny Salazar and Paul the couple resides in Boise. sweaters, no matter how outdated, because this book will beckon you back KIDD-KIRKHAM to try another craft. Martha Stewart Living’s AP photos/Quarry Books Liz Kidd and JW Kirkham Web site also includes sev- ABOVE: The Swirl Necklace project were married at a private eral recycled-sweater proj- from ‘Sweater Surgery,’ by Stefanie ceremony Sept. 2 at ects. Girard. Christian Cowboy Fellow- ship in Cleveland, Texas. TISSUE-BOX The bride is the daughter LEFT: The Tissue Box Turtleneck of Royden and Shellie Eaton TURTLENECK COZIES Cozies project from Stefanie of May and John Kidd of This project requires no Girard’s ‘Sweater Surgery.’ Twin Falls. The groom is the sewing. The stretchy fabric’s son of David Kirkham and cut edges are not likely to David and Debbie Young, all unravel. It’s As of Cleveland, Texas. Liz and JW Kirkham The couple will reaffirm Supplies: Simple As... their vows Feb. 12 with fami- with Whilhelmina Models in Small, square tissue box ly and friends in a beach cer- South Beach Miami, Fla. Knit turtleneck (thin and Black & White emony in Onemana, New The groom is a 2004 grad- super-stretchy works best) Zealand. uate of Sam Houston State Sharp scissors A reception will be held at University in Huntsville, 3 p.m. March 21 in Conroe, Texas, with a bachelor’s of Assembly: Texas, followed by a crawfish business administration in From cuff, measure 12 to boil and dance at 7 p.m. at accounting. 14 inches and cut off the the Kirkham ranch in He is a Professional Rodeo entire sleeve. Slip this Cleveland, Texas. Cowboys Association calf stretchy tube, cuff up, over The bride is a 2005 gradu- roper and is a senior auditor the tissue box. Roll the cuff ate of Challis High School at Hereford, Lynch, Sellars & down about 1½ inches to and attended College of Kirkham. create a turtleneck at the Southern Idaho, majoring in The couple resides in top of the tissue box. Keep equine business. She models Cleveland, Texas. fabric beneath the tissue box to a minimum, and it ought to stretch flat. TORK REPORT Notes: If the preferred S design element is else- B & W Fine Art St. Luke’s Magic Valley and Angel Canchola-Solorio where on the sleeve, you Children’s Portraits Medical Center of Buhl, was born Jan. 20, can omit the cuff. Simply machine with plenty of hot inches long. 2009. roll the fabric twice, as in water, one or more clean 3. To form the swirl, wrap February 5th, 6th & 7th Cooper Jaymes Gier and Fisher LaRue Robinson, instructions above, to cre- towels and some laundry the end of one strip over the Olivia Jentri Gier, twin son son of Tashina May and ate the new “turtleneck.” detergent (the towels help edge of the second strip and 5 pose session $20 and daughter of Kari Anne Walter LaRue Robinson of Also, if the turtleneck has a speed the felting process). coil it until the swirl is the and Terry Alan Gier of Buhl, Jerome, was born Jan. 20, seam, place it along a cor- The longer the sweaters are desired size. Cut the outside 10 pose session $30 were born Dec. 21, 2008. 2009. ner or back edge of the tis- in the wash, the more com- strip 3/8 inch longer than the Aurelia Renee James, Marah Michelle Estep, sue box. pact the wool fibers will underside strip. Use a Special Packages daughter of Kindy Ann daughter of Sumer Ann become, and the stiffer the straight pin to hold the swirl starting at $69.99 Combe of Twin Falls, was Krauskopf of Jerome, was SWIRL BEADS sweaters will be. Check the closed. Repeat, making as born Jan. 12, 2009. born Jan. 21, 2009. sweaters after a few minutes. many swirls as you want. Aunika Jane Zamora, Jose Alfredo Jimenez- Note:You will need to felt If you like what you see, 4. Using the needle, insert a daughter of Andrea Aileen Guerrero, son of Alejandra the wool sweaters, a process remove them and air dry length of wire and crimp it Vollmer of Twin Falls, was Jimenez-Guerrero and Victor that may take several them flat on dry towels, onto the needle. Insert the born Jan. 16, 2009. Alfonso Jimenez-Hernandez hours. blocking (or smoothing) needle and wire into the top Iaancarlo Lopez, son of of Jerome, was born Jan. 21, them out. Otherwise, wash of a swirl bead and pull it Elizabeth Gonzalez and Julio 2009. Supplies: them longer, until they felt to through, leaving wire at each Alberto Lopez of Wendell, Davion McKade Spang, Wool sweaters in differ- your desired thickness. end of the bead. Use the pli- was born Jan. 17, 2009. son of Amber Rose Shields of ent thicknesses and coor- (Note: The zippered bag or ers to form a loop at each end 119 2nd Ave. West Elsie Maurice Nebeker, Twin Falls, was born Jan. 21, dinating colors pinned pillowcase helps keep of the wire and cut the wire. Downtown Twin Falls daughter of Simone Sylevt 2009. Zippered pillow protec- wool fibers from clogging (Note: It helps to spin the Nebeker and Thane Spencer Perla Cortes, daughter of tor (or use a pillowcase your washing machine.) needle as you poke it through 734-9969 Nebeker of Twin Falls, was Ana Luisa Navarro and and safety pins) 2. Cut strips of felted the swirl bead.) www.pomerelleportraits.com born Jan. 18, 2009. Santiago Cortes Orosco of Straight pins sweaters about 1/2-inch 5. Use swirl beads in jewel- Alexander Mason Brown, Gooding, was born Jan. 22, 20-gauge wire wide and as long as possible. ry-making or other crafting son of Lorena Mureene and 2009. Needle with eye large For swirl beads about 1 inch projects. Try alternating them David W. Brown of Twin Falls, Ty Johnson DeFord, son of enough to thread the wire in diameter, you’ll need strips with glass beads and chain magicvalley.com was born Jan. 19, 2009. Jenny Lynn and Edward Needle-nose pliers 4 to 5 inches long. links to make a necklace. Lucy Rose Christensen, Johnson DeFord of Filer, was Wire cutters For larger swirls, about 2 daughter of Lindy Marie and born Jan. 22, 2009. inches in diameter, you’ll Neil Dustin Christensen of Chloe Dawn Pearson, Assembly: need strips that are 11 to 13 Locally and Independently Twin Falls, was born Jan. 19, daughter of Amber Dawn 1. First, the sweaters Owned. 2009. and James Michael Pearson must be felted: Place them Edward Omar Paramo- of Wendell, was born Jan. 22, in a zippered bag or pil- Hernandez, son of Rosalia 2009. lowcase (depending on the Weekly deadline Hernandez-Garcia and London May Rodriguez, size of the sweaters, you To submit an announcement, Raudel Paramo of Wendell, daughter of Lisa Marie and may need more than one e-mail it to ramona@magicval- was born Jan. 19, 2009. Vincent James Rodriguez of pillowcase) in a washing ley.com. The photo needs to Luis Eduardo Quiroz- Twin Falls, was born Jan. 23, be sent in jpeg format as an Rosas, son of Liliana Rosas 2009. attachment. and Luis Antonio Quiroz of Braelyn Dawn Duffy, Bridal The deadline is 5 p.m. Shoshone, was born Jan. 19, daughter of Dana Marie and Registry Tuesday for publication the www.desertsuntravelonline.com 2009. Jeremiah Patrick Duffy of New Brides following Sunday. 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By Valerie Strauss Sabrina said she doesn’t ask her par The Washington Post Homework history ents to help her much at all — and that’s For parts of the 20th century, many educators the way her teacher wants it. Backpack bulging, worksheets galore, in the U.S. thought homework was bad for “We are not allowed to ask our par read this, study that ... all after seven children, and some school systems even ents’’ for help, Sabrina said, “unless it is hours in school already. banned it! a challenge. She wants to see what we Homework. Source: www.family-homework-answers.com/ can do by ourselves.’’ If you think kids are the only ones who history-of-homework.html One of the big homework issues is disagree with teachers about the need for exactly how much makes sense homework, you may be surprised to to help kids learn. learn that many parents don’t like home Harris Cooper is a professor of educa Researcher Cooper says work any more than their kids do. tion and psychology at Duke University studies show that up until A new survey shows that parents and who is an expert on homework. He said fifth grade, homework teachers don’t always agree on why there is very little evidence that most should be very limited. homework is assigned — or how homework in elementary school helps Kids in middle school involved parents should be in helping kids learn. shouldn’t be spending their kids get it done. Reading is important, he said. There more than 90 minutes Ask kids about the dreaded “H’’ word are some studies showing that kids in a night on home and you’ll hear something similar to grades 2 through 5 do better on tests work. what Sabrina Martin, a thirdgrader at when they complete short assignments In high school, Wood Acres Elementary School in that practice basic skills that will be on the limit is two Bethesda, Md., told us. the test, he said. hours, Cooper “I’d rather not do it, but I know I have Those skills can be in any subject, he says. to,’’ said Sabrina, 8. said, including math and spelling. Young Cooper also Teachers say homework is important kids should not get homework in areas has a little advice in the learning process and can help kids that haven’t been completely explained for elementary develop study and organizational skills. in school. school teachers They say kids need to practice what But a survey of parents and teachers doling out home they’ve learned in school so that the showed that many parents believe teach work to kids: material sticks in their brain. ers give homework to kids on subjects Make the assignments Some teachers say they give homework they haven’t learned well in school. fun. Teacher Gleason to get parents involved in the learning In fact, 68 percent of the parents sur agrees. process. “My hope is that they will have a veyed said that teachers use homework “The best homework conversation with their kids about the to cover material they haven’t had time is when I choose a homework so it is not just a drill,’’ said to teach in class. piece of literature for Sue Ann Gleason, a firstgrade teacher at Only 17 percent of teachers said that is a particular child Cedar Lane Elementary School in why they assign homework. because it will tickle Ashburn, Va. The survey also showed that a lot of his or her funny There is a big debate among educators parents wish they were less involved in bone,’’ she said. about how much homework, and what homework. But most teachers don’t think “Learning should be kind, really helps kids learn. parents are involved enough. fun.’’

The homework disconnect Some of the results of an online survey of school study clubs or tutoring) (Sylvan Learning is the leading U.S. parents and teachers show they provider of in-center and live, have different views of homework: TEACHERS online tutoring at home to stu- 62 percent: Teachers who say that par- dents of all ages, grades and skill PARENTS ents should be more involved in home- levels. The National Education 35 percent: Parents who wish they did not work. Association is the nation’s largest profes- have to be involved in homework as 19 percent: Teachers who said that their sional employee organization, representing much as they are. schools did not offer homework help. 3.2 million elementary and secondary 31 percent: Parents who said that their teachers, higher education faculty, edu- school did not offer any type of home- Sources: Sylvan Learning, National cation support professionals and work help (informal, formal, free, after- Education Association school administrators. )

Things to do before age Talking with WWE star Rey Mysterio By Tyrell Feaster, Malika does not include eating. I Khelawan and Diresh Sukhram have to eat about every three Kidsday reporters, Newsday hours. If I don’t, I get grumpy. Q: Do you perform all your We interviewed WWE star moves on the video game? Rey Mysterio at the Toys ‘R’ A: Yes. I think it is close to Us store in Manhattan. His what you would get on TV. video game “Smackdown vs. The only thing is, you get to do Raw 08’’ was one of the best the moves that you want. That games we had played. is pretty cool. Question: After your knee Q: Do you play the video surgery were you worried game “Smackdown’’ with your about hurting your knee children?

when you returned to Photo courtesy WWE.com A: Why did you have to ask wrestling? done by a wrestler named thing special about Rey me that? I play against my The Washington10 Post 10-year-olds trivia Answer: Yes. I think I am Tigermas who is a Japanese Mysterio, and that came with son! We have a PSP, always afraid to get hurt. wrestler. I am talking about the mask. PlayStation2 at home. We Are you hitting the big 10 Ten-year-olds like to know how This knee surgery that I had almost 25 years ago. Q: How many hours do you have the Xbox and the Wii. It this year? Reaching double and why things work and are is just one. I will show you Sometimes you see some practice before a big match? seems that my son spends digits is a time for any self critical of themselves, child my scar. Every time I step thing and you just want to A: I try to train my body at more time playing than I do, respecting kid to look at his development experts say. into the ring I pray that I learn it. I don’t want to say least an hour and a half a day. because every time I sit down life and say, “What have I And when their parents ask don’t get hurt; for myself and that I stole it, I just wanted to That is running or on a bicycle and play with him he always done with my first decade?’’ them if they have done their for my opponents. I just do a variation of that. The for a halfhour and I try to do beats me. It is frustrating and Here are suggestions of homework, they like to say, want to go out there and per next thing I know I was put an hour of weightlifting. That it gets me mad! things all kids should have “Leave me alone.’’ form and make the audience ting opponents on the rope tried before their 10th birth feel good. When they walk and I was doing the 619. I day. How many have you out of the building and have named it after the area code done? How much time do them say, “Wow, that was for San Diego, which is you have to get the rest done? Make breakfast in bed for really good. Rey Mysterio where I grew up. If you’re looking for more your parents. really tore it up tonight.’’ Q: Why did you want to ideas, check out two great Create an obstacle course Q: Besides yourself, who is cover your face with a mask? books: “The Dangerous Book in your garden. your favorite wrestler? A: The mask has a lot of for Boys’’ and “The Daring Roll on your side down a A: Growing up I had many. history. Growing up south of Book for Girls.’’ And remem grassy bank. My uncle. I am a second San Diego and in Tijuana, ber, have fun: That’s what Make your own modeling generation wrestler, you Mexico, I got to see a lot of being a kid is really all about. dough. have Rey Mysterio Sr. He has Mucho Libre, that is what I Feed a farm animal. Make perfume from always been an inspiration grew up with. I have to say Pick strawberries. flower petals. to me. I love watching WWE. that 98 percent of the Recognize five bird Make a papiermache I used to love watching wrestlers in Mexico wear species. mask. Shawn Michaels. Shawn masks. They cover their Find worms. Make a painting using Michaels has always been identity because it is a tradi Ride a bike through a your hands and feet. one of my favorites. tion. It is because the Aztec puddle. Organize your own teddy Q: How did you learn to do warriors used to wear them Make and fly a kite. bear picnic. the move 619? in battle. When I first came Plant a tree. Bury a friend in the sand. A: That is the move I have to the United States, the fans Build a nest out of grass Bake bread. been practicing for almost thought it was really cool and twigs. Make snow angels. 10 years now. I have been with my style, my size and Find 10 different leaves in Camp out. wrestling for 18 years, and my physique — I wasn’t real the park. Source: KOL that move I think was first ly big, but there was some