ANOTHER SHOT AT 43 / 33 FRENCH-FRIED PERFECTION STATE You voted, we ate. Find out where to find the best Jerome, Minico face off with trip to fries and fry sauces in the Magic Valley >>> FOOD 1 state on the line >>> SPORTS 1 Snow likely. Business 4 COMMITTEE REACTIVATED >>> T.F. brings back dormant building advisory board, BUSINESS 1 WEDNESDAY 75 CENTS February 24, 2010 Magicvalley.com House committee Twin Falls after-school recommends hunter privacy program losing funds Legislation intends The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, said it’s intended to keep law- to keep hunters’ abiding residents from being harassed by people names under wraps using the information to By Ben Botkin track them down. Times-News writer “It’s my belief that one of the main reasons for gov- BOISE — Some legisla- ernment is to protect its cit- tors believe hunters deserve izens,” she said, citing the a little more privacy than recent case of a wolf hunter what they get in their duck who got some nasty e- blinds and camouflage out- mails. fits. The bill also has a provi- The House Resources and sion that would allow infor- Conservation Committee mation to be released with a approved 13-3 Tuesday a person’s written consent. measure that would allow The proposal drew oppo- hunting and fishing license sition from proponents of records to be open records kept under INSIDE and open gov- wraps. The ernment. Idaho officials make run at proposed leg- Sydney Salla- limiting public information. islation would banks, a lob- make specific byist with the See Main 5 Department Idaho Press of Fish and Game records Club, said the information that identify those holding is vital for reporters to veri- licenses and tags a secret fy claims of trophy catches that can’t be obtained made by hunters and for the through a public records public to check if a possible request. That information is currently a public record. See PRIVACY, Main 2 MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-News Andrea Wilson, 11, right, and Paola Mendoza, 11, take part in a science lesson by making slime Tuesday afternoon in the PaLSTEP program at Lincoln Elementary School in Twin Falls. ‘Basically we’re just trying to give kids a step up in their academic journeys,’said program director Pete Coulsen. Graduates from Federal funding for PaLSTEP to expire this year CWI will get their By Damon Hunzeker The grant was designed to available at Lincoln — and Director Pete Coulsen Times-News writer assist families and students provides them with a way to defined the latter as “a way diplomas from CSI of Lincoln and I.B. Perrine transfer scholastic pursuits for kids to work together and The Perrine and Lincoln elementary schools whose to practical concerns, such make their academic experi- President Jerry Beck said School Team’s Enrichment students qualify for free and as cooking and playing bas- ence practical.” Until new college it’s been considered but no Program is easier to refer to reduced-cost lunch pro- ketball. “Even if they’re playing plans have been formed to as PaLSTEP — and it’s about grams, but it’s not exclusive- Generally, students — 307 basketball, they’re counting. gets accreditation, change fonts or type size. to lose its federal funding. ly available to low-income in the Twin Falls School You may think you’re cook- “CWI is a fine institu- In 2005, the community- families. Parents are asked to District — meet for two ing, but you’re using mathe- CSI insignia will tion, and they’ll be just based project received pay $20 per month — in hours after school and divide matics and reading … It’s a fine,” Beck said. “At the $200,000 from the 21st good faith — for each child in their time between 30 min- way of taking the academic be on diploma same time, we will be real- Century Community the program. utes of snacks and recess, skills and incorporating ly happy in 2013 or 2014 Learning Center Grant The before- and after- 30 minutes of homework them into everyday life,” By Damon Hunzeker when they become accred- through the federal govern- school program serves stu- and tutoring with certified Coulsen said. Times-News writer ited.” ment and the Idaho dents at both schools — the instructors and an hour of Mike Mason, CSI vice Department of Education. morning program is only “enrichment.” See PROGRAM, Main 2 Until the College of president of administra- Western Idaho becomes an tion, expounded Tuesday accredited institution, its on how the partnership graduates will receive between the two commu- diplomas that include the nity colleges works. Legislators weigh slate of URA changes College of Southern Idaho “I don’t think it has insignia. affected student enroll- By Ben Botkin tricts such as school dis- At Monday night’s board ment at all. We’re up Times-News writer Magicvalley.com tricts to have a stronger meeting, CSI trustees and 14 percent this year, but READ a brief description of each of the URA bills, voice in urban renewal. administration officials they (CWI) aren’t accred- BOISE — Urban renewal and read Capitol Confidential, a blog about politics. “The overall perception discussed the process of ited, so we have to do a cer- agencies face potentially out there is there is not CWI functioning on its tain amount of adminis- sweeping changes under enough public participation own. Jeff Fox, CSI’s chief trative work. They can’t seven different pieces of rily by tax-increment developers. But some critics with urban renewal,” said academic officer, said that give out financial aid, for proposed legislation, which financing, which allows say they lack the same over- Rep. Phil Hart, R-Hayden, won’t happen until at least example,”Mason said. are primarily aimed at urban renewal agencies to sight as other government and a sponsor of four of the fall 2013 or possibly a year Fox talked about the boosting public involve- collect any increase in agencies while also taking in bills.“I think the public feels later. process of functioning as ment and fixing the percep- assessed property tax value funds that would otherwise somewhat excluded from “Have we discussed the oversight institution tion that urban renewal after the agency is imple- go to school districts and the urban renewal process, putting our name small until CWI has accredita- agencies lack accountabili- mented. other taxing bodies within so this is an attempt to and ‘College of Western tion, emphasizing that it’s ty. Typically initiated by an urban renewal agency’s involve them.” Idaho’ big on the diplomas, far more detailed and com- The House Urban cities, but technically free- district. Hart said that his propos- just for parents who have plex than it appears. Renewal Subcommittee standing entities, the pur- If the measures go al allowing other tax entities paid for their kids to attend “In order for CWI to get heard a presentation about pose of the agencies is to through, there would be to opt out of a proposed CWI?” asked LeRoy Craig, accredited, it has to go the bills on Tuesday. The provide a source of revenue more opportunities for both chairman of the CSI Board agencies are funded prima- that will give incentives to residents and taxing dis- See URAS, Main 2 of Trustees. See DIPLOMAS, Main 2 Forest Service considers opening elk closure; studying new migration By Nate Poppino Couch Summit to Fleck ago — several generations Times-News writer Summit and west to Magicvalley.com later — that the elk began Featherville has been closed VIEW a map of the closure area and read instruc- migrating to areas with more The Sawtooth National to motorized use each year tions for submitting public comment. Also, read accessible food and shallow- Forest is considering between Dec. 1 and April 30. Snake River Dispatches, an environmental blog. er snow,relying less on feed- reopening an area north of The closure was intended ing areas, she said. Fairfield to snowmobiles and to shelter wintering elk, and west in flatter areas. buttressed with elk from Now, elk that Fish and other motorized vehicles, as which need to conserve their “There’s a lot going on in Yellowstone National Park in Game collared at the feed elk the agency intended to energy over the cold season there right now,”said Regan the early part of last century, sites have moved out to the protect seem to be moving and are easily spooked by Berkley, regional wildlife and winter feeding stations Camas Prairie and west on. engines. But, in a develop- biologist for the Idaho were set up shortly after to toward Mayfield. The move For two decades, the area ment state biologists are Department of Fish and help out the new, confused could be in response to along the Upper South Fork researching, the elk appear Game. animals, Berkley said. But it of the Boise River from to be wintering farther south A dwindling herd was wasn’t until four to six years See ELK, Main 2 Bridge ..............Classifieds 4 Crossword ......Classifieds 5 Obituaries ..............Food 7-8 Comics ......................Food 6 Dear Abby........Classifieds 5 Opinion ..................Main 6-7 ZIP LINE PROPONENTS WANT DIFFERENT DESIGNATION Commodities ......Business 2 Jumble ............Classifieds 9 Sudoku ..........Classifieds 10 P&Z affirms city’s classification of ‘ride’ > Main 4 MORNINGMORNINGMain 2 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 BRIEFINGBRIEF- Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Pat’s Picks TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Three things to do today ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT improve speaking and leadership skills in Medicare beneficiaries’ unique health and Pat Marcantonio Master class for string players for all ages, supportive atmosphere, 7 p.m., Wayne physical needs, 11 a.m., Twin Falls YMCA, conducted by violinist Andrew Sords, Gentry building, 214 Main St., Filer, $20 1751 Elizabeth Blvd., no cost for Humana- • If you love the Snoopy 4 p.m.