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WHAT IDAHO The sign on a state- owned liquor store set CODE SAYS Photos by DREW NASH/Times-News off some research on Libby Marcotte, 18, performs community service at the Salvation Army in Twin Falls on Monday. Marcotte had been separating boxes of food for storage his part, which led to an ABOUT LIQUOR and doing other chores. e-mail exchange with “The (Idaho State Liquor Jeff Anderson, director Division) shall so exer- of the Idaho State cise its powers as to cur- Liquor Division, which tail the intemperate use Nonprofits’ work lingers after holiday giving subsides manages the liquor of alcoholic beverages. It stores. Andrus pointed shall not attempt to By Amy Huddleston those who ask for help. to a section of Idaho stimulate the normal Times-News writer Salvation Army Maj. Ed Code regarding the demands of temperate Patterson said many people division that reads “it consumers thereof, irre- Christmas spirit seems to end up giving in-kind dona- shall not attempt to spective of the effect on wear off fairly quickly, taking tions after the holidays are stimulate the normal the revenue derived by with it the tug at heart strings Marcotte moves over. He said Monday that demands of temperate the state from the resale to give to those less fortunate. empty totes into canned food items were lining consumers.” of intoxicating liquor.” But nonprofits still have daily storage at the the hallways and are great gifts Andrus argued the (23-203(g)) needs, holiday season or not. Salvation Army if people can’t afford to give neon liquor signs vio- While charities must reckon money. late that code — stimu- in Twin Falls. with the post-holiday lull “We’re here to serve — not lating his desire to buy a “I don’t have this every year as people turn to just to worry about the budget bottle. Anderson said it whole huge ‘Don New Year’s resolutions to — but we do need to keep our merely informs con- tighten belts, local nonprofits lights on,”Patterson said. sumers — the temperate Quixote tilting at are taking a moment to cele- As for other Magic Valley sorts who were on their brate the generosity bestowed nonprofits, many volunteers way into the liquor store windmills’ thing. upon them over the holidays. who helped make Christmas anyway — of the choice But the state does It seems giving abounded possible for so many families of brands. this year and provided a little are still hard at work. Anderson capped off not have to indulge extra cushion for the post- Sister RoseMary Boessen, their e-mail exchange in people’s holiday dip in donations — director of La Posada in Twin by writing,“I appreciate although charities’ needs for Falls, was busy on Monday the dialogue as it’s given temptations.” money and in-kind donations organizing leftover clothing, me something to think — Scott Andrus, who is are still present. Nicki Kroese, Salvation Army budgeted for the reduction. food and toys for people to take about but respectfully The Twin Falls Salvation business manager. “When Money from the kettles, which home. Boessen said she disagree on this one.” trying to change state Army raised $9,000 more than everybody helps a little it adds added up to more than expects a downshift in dona- Since then, Andrus, liquor store policy last year in red kettle dona- up.” $86,000 this year, will be used tions but said many families who also led the charge tions alone. She said the organization to keep the lights on, pay make a practice of donating against the downtown Twin Falls Business “Those wadded-up three expects to see a sizable drop in administration and utility Improvement District, has taken the complaint dollars really help out,” said donations in early 2011 but has costs, and provide services to See NONPROFITS, Main 2 more local,raising the issue with city law enforce- ment. Capt. Brian Pike with the Twin Falls Police Department said it was such an unusual question that he forwarded it to the state Attorney General’s Office for advisement, which the city Police vehicles targeted by arsonist in Hailey attorney also suggested. Attorney general’s spokesman Bob Cooper said By Ariel Hansen taillight, said Hailey Police Gunter said the targeting of who has seen or heard any- the office had not received the request yet Times-News writer Chief Jeff Gunter. officers’ vehicles at their thing about the incidents Wednesday. He wasn’t sure if his office would A marked Ketchum Police homes is worrisome. “It’s a contact the department at even be able to help, since it serves as legal coun- HAILEY — For two nights in Department Chevrolet Sub- small valley, (so the public 788-3531. sel to the state liquor division. a row, marked law-enforce- urban was the target at about knowing officers’ addresses He said he’s concerned Anderson said he is familiar with the law and ment vehicles at officers’ 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, on Third has) always been an issue.” that further incidents could the requirements on the liquor stores, but he just homes in Hailey were targeted Street in Old Hailey. Molotov Hailey police cars are kept at endanger the safety of first doesn’t understand Andrus’ argument. by an arsonist this week. cocktails caused a broken side the department’s downtown responders, bystanders or “If one were to take your position to its com- At about 9:30 p.m.Monday, window, but there was no fire headquarters, rather than at even the person responsi- plete end, the sign on the store front indicating a Blaine County Sheriff’s damage to the vehicle, Gunter officers’ houses. “These that ble. our presence would be unacceptable, too, since Office Dodge Durango in said. were targeted are take-home “Attempted arson is a consumers would then know where to find us,” North Woodside had an “Obviously somebody’s got cars,”he said. felony, and any time you’re Anderson wrote to Andrus. accelerant dumped on it and a vendetta against police or Gunter is awaiting results dealing with that there’s the Andrus said he doesn’t want to eliminate liquor lit. The fire went out quickly, police cars right now. We’ve from lab tests of the materials potential for life lost,”Gunter stores or make them change the name on their with only minor damage to never had this happen before,” left at the scene, and in the said. “We need to find them the vehicle including a melted he said. meantime asks that anyone and stop it.” See LIQUOR, Main 2 Outsourcing discipline: Americans turn to technology to control impulses By Leanne Italie Web access twice a day. hour blocks is one example of how GPS-enabled app that locks down and coach because we can’t man- Associated Press writer “I’m sorry, but try as I might, I Americans are trying to control texting once a car gets rolling and a age our own desires? could never, ever do this on my their impulses using technology program that cuts off credit-card Yep, said Ann Mack, a trend- NEW YORK — Dan Nainan can’t own,’’ said the New York City that steps in to enforce good spending. 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She puter without clicking on distrac- ish a book. “I wish I could, but I With the new year days away, time voice feedback. named “outsourcing self-control’’ tions, so he uses an Internet- just don’t have the discipline.’’ many tools are now available to Have we entered an era in which blocking program to shut down his Nainan’s system of two, two- help people stay in line, including a electronics serve as mother, cop See SELF CONTROL, Main 2 Comics ............Classifieds 7 Crossword ......Classifieds 11 Obituaries ..........Outdoors 6 Commodities ......Business 2 Dear Abby ......Classifieds 10 Opinion ..................Main 4-5 SNOW RESPONSE Community ........Outdoors 4 Movies................Outdoors 5 Sudoku ..........Classifieds 10 Officials feel heat after East Coast blizzard, Business 3 Main 2 Thursday, December 30, 2010 MORNING MIX TN Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho TODAY’S HAPPENINGS U NDER NEW DIRECTION ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT “Moonlight and Magnolias,” presented by Company of Fools, 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 110 N. 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